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| Ten Towns | | Perhaps it's a sign that spring is coming (or perhaps I just really want it to be). This week's newsletter has event listings from ten towns and cities throughout the region as well as a robust offering of artist opportunities. Scroll on down to see what's up in arts and entertainment this week in the Pioneer Valley.
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Amherst Exhibits/Events
| George Wardlaw Returns To UMass! |
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Artist: George Wardlaw
Event: George Wardlaw: Recent Works - Windows 1
Start Date: Sunday March 2nd, 2008
Reception: Sunday March 2nd, 2008 @ 3:00 PM
End Date: Sunday March 30th, 2008
Location Name: Hampden Gallery UMASS Amherst
Address: Soutwest Residential Area of Campus
City, ST: Amherst, MA
Website: www.umass.edu/fac/hampden
Fee: free |
My latest series of paintings and drawings are collectively titled Windows. Windows are openings that frame both the outside and inside world. The glass is a transparent curtain to the world stage, which has become a setting for the real, the unreal, and the surreal nature of my work. Windows are openings to vicarious adventure, the imaginative, flights of fantasy, invention, mystery, and contemplation. They are the object of daydreams and nightmares. There are two sides to windows: one side looks out, the other looks in; they, like art, are both private and public.
The eye is a window to both the external and internal world. The mind's eye gives form and meaning to our experiences. My windows are your windows to my vision and my experience.
George Wardlaw |
Contact: Anne Laprade Seuthe
413.545.0680
a.faithlaprade@acad.umass.edu |
| The Collision Of Cultures Throughout Eastern Europe. |
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Artist: Laura Holland
Event: UNFOLDING IMAGES: Accordion Books by Laura Holland
Start Date: Tuesday February 12th, 2008
End Date: Wednesday March 12th, 2008
Location Name: Central Gallery University of Massachusetts Amherst
Address: Wheeler House Infirmary Way
City, ST: Amherst, MA
Website: www.umass.edu/fac/central
Fee: Free |
UNFOLDING IMAGES
Accordion Books by Laura Holland
Artist Statement
Intriguing juxtapositions emerge when the formerly elegant, often dilapidated, history-laden architecture of Eastern Europe crushes up against the hustle, rush, and bustle of life today. Sometimes these buildings reel out of the collision covered in graffiti and stencil art; other times they are lovingly restored or elegantly remodeled; still other times they are razed to the ground and replaced by a completely new structure. In the fragments of these old buildings, I look for the eloquent details that, piece by piece, combine to convey some vital sense of the larger scene.
To suggest my impression of cultures colliding, I layered photographs taken in East Berlin between 1987 and 2006, in a series of photomontages. Next, I bundled images of old and new buildings stretching along one street in Berlin, to make books with Japanese stab bindings. But neither format could effectively tell the story the way I saw it: as a progression. Accordion books, with the images unfolding across connected pages, gave me the structure I needed. Berlin, Prague, Presov, Kosice, Cluj, and other Eastern European cities provided the subject matter.
Circles, squares, right angles, and diagonal lines - these formal elements are important both in composing individual photographs and in creating integrated sequences. I use Adobe Photoshop to adjust color and light for a unified effect within each series, and I print with matte ink to enhance the depth of tonal values. |
Contact: Anne LaPrade
413.545.0680
a.faithlaprade@acad.umass.edu |
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Ashfield Exhibits/Events
| Doubt, A Parable By John Patrick Shanley |
Event: Doubt, A Parable
Start Date: Friday February 29th, 2008
End Date: Sunday March 2nd, 2008
Location Name: The First Congregational Church of Ashfield
Address: Main Street
City, ST: Ashfield, MA
Website: PaulineLive.com
Fee: $18/$22 |
Doubt: A Parable by John Patrick Shanley: The year is 1964. The country is on the verge of revolution, the loss of innocence, upheaval in many of its institutions and the determination to do what's right at any cost. Set in a parochial school in the Bronx, Doubt addresses the battle of wills between the "old school" Sister Aloysius and the young, charismatic and more progressive Father Flynn. Their conflict goes beyond the question of whether Father Flynn has been sexually inappropriate with the only Black student in the school. It touches upon a multitude of complicated issues: the inequities in the hierarchy of the Church, issues of silence, faith, change, trust, protection, certainty, and doubt.
Playwright John Patrick Shanley says in the preface to his script:
"There's something silent under every person, under every play. There is something unsaid under any given society, as well...You may come out of my play uncertain. You may want to be sure. Look down on that feeling. We've got to learn to live with a full measure of uncertainty. There is no last word. That is the silence underneath the chatter of our time."
Doubt won the 2005 Pulitizer Prize and Tony Award for Drama.
"Well-written roles that crackle with intelligence and rhythm"
John Lahr, NEW YORKER
This production is a benefit for The Sugarloaf Adult Day Program (a non-profit), that assists caregivers by providing a day program for those with Alzheimers and others with aging issues. |
Contact: Jeannine Haas
413-268-3850
haashooven@comcast.net |
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Easthampton Exhibits/Events
| Second Annual Fundraising Art Exhibit |
Event: Art as Witness / Capturing Community Values
Start Date: Saturday February 16th, 2008
Reception: Saturday February 23rd, 2008 @ 5:00 PM
End Date: Saturday March 22nd, 2008
Location Name: Elusie Gallery
Address: 43 Main Street, Old Town Hall
City, ST: Easthampton, MA
Website: www.eastmontgallery.net
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The theme of this year's juried exhibit is "Art as Witness, Capturing Community Values." Proceeds will be used to hire local artists to teach cultural workshops at the 2008 Family Gathering, a community-building program organized by the Easthampton-based Rosenberg Fund for Children.
The public is invited to attend the catered reception and meet the artists. The winner of the Juried Competition will be announced during the Artists' Reception on Saturday, February 23rd, from 5-8. The winning artist will sign limited edition prints of the selected work, and all original pieces will be for sale.
Judging by the applications already returned, Art as Witness promises to be an eclectic and thought-provoking exhibition. In styles including expressionism, realism, symbolism and even abstraction, artists have created pieces that depict the "Community Values" that are close to their hearts, while others have chosen to show their concerns or opinions about social, environmental or political issues.
The Eastmont Art Fund's mission is to involve LOCAL artists in fundraising for LOCAL organizations to their MUTUAL benefit. In this unique project, artists receive commissions on all sales of original artwork, and the remaining proceeds benefit the designated community organization. Additionally, the jury–selected winning artwork will be published in a limited edition, archival print and both the artist and beneficiary group will receive income from the sale of these prints. |
Contact: Jean-Pierre Pasche
413-529-9265
info@eastmontgallery.net |
| An Evening Of Poetry And Music To Celebrate |
Artist: Jose Ayerve, Martin Espada
Start Date: Thursday March 6th, 2008
Reception: Thursday March 6th, 2008 @ 6:30 PM
End Date: Thursday March 6th, 2008
Location Name: The Elusie Gallery
Address: 43 Main Street / The Old Town Hall
City, ST: Easthampton, MA
Website: www.eastmontgallery.net
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As part of "Art as Witness," the Eastmont Art Fund's second annual Fundraising to benefit the Rosenberg Fund for Children's 2008 Family Gathering Program, a second public event entitled "Gathering Community Voices" will take place at the Elusie Gallery in Easthampton's Old Town Hall, featuring poetry reading by Martín Espada and music by José Ayerve.
Both Martín and José have participated in past Rosenberg Fund for Children Family Gatherings and served on the organization's Board of Directors. Their performances will "give voice" to the themes of the exhibit and provide another aspect of the "community-building through art" that is at the core of the Rosenberg Fund for Children's Gatherings program.
Light refreshments will be served.
Please RSVP at 413-529-0063 |
Contact: Amber Black
413-529-0063
amber@rfc.org |
| Williston Students Present The Rain King |
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Artist: Sydney Sainte, Maxx Crowl, Nick Brady, Jasper Hellweg, Brianna Cameron, Evan Davis, Chantal Deaton, Gretchen Devine, Christina Djossa, Doug Duseau, Hannah Fiske, Kate Glowatsky, Jenny Hall, Stephanie Hall, Bryan Klepacki, Lizzie Kumar, Bryan Perley, Dani Shin, David Simm, Lily Smith, Emily McHugh, Caroline Richter
Event: The Williston T
heatre presents The Rain King
Start Date: Monday February 18th, 2008
End Date: Saturday February 23rd, 2008
Location Name: The Williston Northampton School
Address: 19 Payson Avenue
City, ST: Easthampton, MA
Website: www.williston.com/home/news_item.asp?id=323
Fee: $5.00 |
The Rain King is the latest production in the Williston Northampton School's popular children's theater series that brings hundreds of children to campus each year during local elementary schools' winter vacation. Based on Mexican folktales, The Rain King, written and directed by Williston Theatre director David Nields, promises to be a magnificent experience with large puppets, video projections, Brazilian music, and colorful costumes. Nields returns to Williston from a semester-long sabbatical at Disney World and says "the show will be a big spectacle!"
The play is the tale about a couple named Puma and Jaguar who give their children mutating powers. The sons have many adventures transforming themselves into fish, snakes and birds. They must also withstand the trials of a flood created by the Rain King's beard of rain.
The performances, which are open to everyone, take place from February 18-23 at 3:00 p.m. in the Williston Theatre. Tickets cost $5.00, available through the Box Office at (413) 529-3434.
illustration by Amy Cha'08 |
Contact: David Nields
(413) 529-3434
bmaxey@williston.com |
| The Man Show |
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Artist: Carl Calvano, Peter Dellert, Jimmy Rhea, Eric Ruegg, Michael Tillyer, Unique Frederick
Event: The Man Show
Start Date: Thursday February 7th, 2008
End Date: Saturday March 1st, 2008
Location Name: The Nashawannuck Gallery
Address: 40 Cottage Street
City, ST: Easthampton, MA
Website: www.nashawannuckgallery.com
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| The Man Show exhibits the creative side of 6 talented men. Carl Calvano, a professor of art at Smith College will be exhibiting his lyrical steel sculptures, next Peter Dellert will be exhibiting his organic shaped pods of wood/steel. Also Jimmy Rhea, another sculptor will display his heroic steel angels. Eric Ruegg, a painter will show his large (6') landscapes and dreamscapes. Michael Tillyer carved male figures just for this exhibit and last but not least Unique Frederick will feature his manly mixed media pieces and reworked paint by number paintings for this testosterone show(of force). |
Contact: Marlies
413 529 9393
trooney51@comcast.net |
| Ed Kashi Begins The 2008 Photographers' Lecture Series At The Williston Northampton School |
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Artist: Ed Kashi
Event: 2008 Photographers' Lecture Series at The Williston Northampton School
Start Date: Thursday February 21st, 2008
Reception: Thursday February 21st, 2008 @ 6:30 PM
End Date: Thursday February 21st, 2008
Location Name: The Dodge Room of the Reed Campus Center at The Williston Northampton School
Address: 19 Payson Avenue
City, ST: Easthampton, MA
Website: www.williston.com/home/news_item.asp?id=334
Fee: 0 |
| An award-winning multimedia journalist, Ed Kashi documents current social and political issues using cutting-edge media. Known for his comprehensive approach to his subjects’ histories, he has pioneered new ways of storytelling by using still-shots in a moving image format with audio, creating a captivating and innovative approach to photography. Since 1991, National Geographic has published 11 major stories by him including: "Curse of the Black Gold, Hope and Betrayal in the Niger Delta" which recounts the lives of the impoverished people in the Niger Delta and the consequences of the oil industry's presence on that community in February 2007. Kashi's images have appeared in National Geographic, Aperture, The New York Times Magazine, Time, Newsweek, MSNBC.COM, MediaStorm, and many other publications and online locations. His book Aging in America: The Years Ahead, was named one of the best photo books of 2003 by American Photo Magazine. |
Contact: Andrew Shelffo
413-529-3237
bmaxey@williston.com |
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Florence Exhibits/Events
| Novelist Kevin Patterson And Writer John Hanson Mitchell Interviewed |
Artist: Kevin Patterson, John Hanson Mitchell
Event: Writers Voice on Radio
Start Date: Thursday February 21st, 2008
Reception: Thursday February 21st, 2008 @ 8:00 AM
End Date: Thursday February 21st, 2008
Location Name: 93.3FM WXOJ FM Valley Free Radio
City, ST: Florence, MA
Website: www.writersvoice.net
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Host Francesca Rheannon talks with novelist Kevin Patterson about his wonderful novel of the Arctic North and the Inuit, CONSUMPTION.
As a physician, Kevin Patterson treats Inuit communities of the Canadian Arctic. As a novelist, he explores the collision between the old and the new in that region. CONSUMPTION richly details the life of the Inuit as they transition from traditional nomadic life to settlement in towns built for them by the Canadian government. It tells the story of one family across three generations as its members make this transition, the uneasy peace they make with modern society, and the connections and tensions between them and the Kablunuks or whites who come to work in the Arctic.
Also, John Hanson Mitchell tells us about his search to solve the mystery surrounding the African American servant of a famous 19th century ornithologist. It's the subject of his 2005 book, LOOKING FOR MR. GILBERT.
When author John Hanson Mitchell found more than two thousand antique glass plate negatives in the attic of an old estate in Massachusetts, he thought at first they had been created by ornithologist William Brewster, a Boston Brahmin of the highest rank. But then, Mitchell began to have questions. They led him on a journey to uncover the history of the man who may very well have been the first major wildlife photographer, a little-known African American named Robert Alexander Gilbert. |
Contact: Michael Pollitt
413 774-5153
pollitt.m@gmail.com |
| Dance Generators 11th Year! |
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Artist: Dance Generators, Stephen Katz, Tanya Rubins, John Sheldon, Prakash Laufer, Chaya Grossberg
Event: Dance Generators Benefit: Performance & Open Mic
Start Date: Saturday February 23rd, 2008
Reception: Saturday February 23rd, 2008 @ 6:30 PM
End Date: Saturday February 23rd, 2008
Location Name: Rock Hill Co-Housing, Common House
Address: End of Black Birch Trail
City, ST: Florence, MA
Fee: $5-$15 donation |
The Do Gooders club will host a potluck and open mic performance to benefit the Dance Generators. Featured performers include Dance Generators (movement/improvisation), Stephen Katz (cello), Tanya Rubins (spoken word), John Sheldon (songs), Prakash Laufer & Chaya Grossberg (improv, poetry).
The Dance Generators are a Northampton-based intergenerational performing company with an 11-year history in the Pioneer Valley. Consisting of 19 men and women who range in age from 23 to 89, the company comes together through a shared commitment to expressive movement and innovative art making. Their work challenges audiences' ideas about dance and shatters stereotypes about aging.
The Do Gooders are a group of folks who get together to support each other and make good deeds happen. We have open mic/performance benefit nights, bimonthly. All money goes to support the person or non-for-profit organizations intended. If you would like to learn more or have us sponsor an event for you, contact Amy Dawn Kotel at adkdance@yahoo.com
The suggested donation for this event is $5-$15, and all proceeds benefit the Dance Generators. No reservations are necessary. Performers and audience members are requested to carpool and to park on the road. Potluck 5:30. Performances 6:30-9:30. |
Contact: Amy Dawn Kotel
(845) 401-7602
spiritportraits@yahoo.com |
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Haydenville Exhibits/Events
| Bag Sew / Sew-cial |
Event: Bag Sew / Sew-cial
Start Date: Wednesday February 20th, 2008
Reception: Wednesday February 20th, 2008 @ 6:00 PM
End Date: Wednesday February 20th, 2008
Location Name: LuckyStitches::A Sewing Lounge
Address: 132 Main Street
City, ST: Haydenville, MA
Website: www.Luckystitches.com
Fee: FREE |
Drop in with your stitching project (sewing, knitting, crochet, embroidery, etc) and hang out with other stitchers who are working on their projects. Chip in and sew a few bags for the Bag Share (we need lots and lots and lots of bags...). Bring your sewing machine and fabric and thread donations are available.
Check the web site for directions or call if you get lost. 413.296.4314 |
Contact: Zanne Blair
413.695.3092
info@luckystitches.com |
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Holyoke Exhibits/Events
| Stuff Art Made From Discarded And Rediscovered Found Objects |
Artist: B.Z. Reily, Ethel Poindexter, Anita Licis Ribak, Rebecca Muller, Sue Katz, Christine Diani, Candace Bradbury-Carlin
Event: STUFF art made from discarded and rediscovered found objects
Start Date: Thursday March 20th, 2008
Reception: Friday March 21st, 2008 @ 5:00 PM
End Date: Sunday April 20th, 2008
Location Name: Open Square Gallery
Address: 4 Open Square Way, 4th floor
City, ST: Holyoke, MA
Website: www.opensquare.com
Fee: none |
STUFF: An exhibition by seven artists, who are drawn together by their use of discarded objects and reclaimed materials. Materials are transformed from the diurnal, by the artists’ attraction to object, color, and texture; decay, ambiguity and possibility for reuse to create meaning - or a being - in a new context.
The show opens with with a reception on March 21 from 5-8 p.m. Live music will feature the Low Country Messiahs, a band that plays acoustic blues with instruments made from found objects.
Featured artists include: Candace Bradbury-Carlin, who uses mainly kitchen material that would normally be discarded. Christine Diani's material, technique and themes select her, and she begins a conversation with the material until the work is complete. Sue Katz converts 3-dimensional objects into two dimension surfaces through compositions of texture, color, paint and pattern. Rebecca Muller combines organic and inorganic matter-detritus discarded, lost eroded by weather. Mesh and metal form ambiguous space that record moments in time. Ethel Poindexter uses material with its own history,with respect for its unique character - lathe, shake shingles, screen bark. Anita Licis Ribak explores borderline states the grey area between conflict/harmony, silence/sound, light/dark, open/enclosed; solid and void using paper, steel, fabric or wire. B.Z. Reily puzzles together mtural and man-made found objects with hand built clay elements to create sculptural figures. |
Contact: Candace Bradbury-Carlin
413.230.3386
rebmuller@comcast.net |
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Indian Orchard Exhibits/Events
| An Exhibit Of Contemporary Fiber Art |
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Artist: Barbara Stroup, Linda Rogers, Mary Lawler, Valley Vogue
Event: Uncommon Threads
Start Date: Saturday February 2nd, 2008
End Date: Saturday March 15th, 2008
Location Name: Gallery 137
Address: 137 Main Street
City, ST: Indian Orchard, MA
Website: www.gallery137.org
Fee: free |
| Uncommon Threads features the exceptional contemporary fiber work of area artists Barbara Stroup, Linda Rogers, Mary Lawler and Valley Vogue in a must-see combination display of quilting, collage, wearable art and other stitchery in between! |
Contact: Heidi M. Coutu
413-543-6994
info@gallery137.org |
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Leyden Exhibits/Events
| Member-run Slate Roof Press Presents Night Of Poetry |
Artist: Susie Patlove, Paula Sayword, Ann McNelly
Event: Member-Run Slate Roof Press Poetry Reading
Start Date: Wednesday February 27th, 2008
Reception: Wednesday February 27th, 2008 @ 7:00 PM
End Date: Wednesday February 27th, 2008
Location Name: Leyden Town Hall
Address: 16 West Leyden Rd
City, ST: Leyden, MA
Website: www.slateroofpress.com
Fee: free |
Slate Roof poets Susie Patlove and Paula Sayword, along with guest poet Ann McNelly, will read from their work Wednesday, February 27, at the Leyden Town Hall. Slate Roof Press is a member-run press committed to publishing Pioneer Valley poets. Designed by the poets themselves, Slate Roof chapbooks feature letterpress covers, special papers, and hand-sewn bindings. There will be time to inquire about Slate Roof membership and to learn about small press publishing, chapbook design, and promotion.
Charlemont resident Susie Patlove will read from her book, Quickening, published by Slate Roof (2007). She has had poems in The Atlanta Review and Monkscript, among other places. Paula Sayword's first book of poems, Stories from the Sky, is forthcoming from Slate Roof. A Leyden resident, she has been published in Sanctuary and was a finalist in the 2006 Poet Seat Poetry Contest. Also from Leyden, Ann McNelly will read from her work; her poems have appeared in The Berkshire Review, Drive-By Poets, and Sanctuary
The program is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served, and Slate Roof Press books will be on display for sale. The recently renovated Town Hall is now wheelchair accessible.
This program is supported in part by grants from the Local Cultural Councils of Ashfield, Bernardston, Conway, Leverett, Leyden, Northfield, and Shelburne, local agencies supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency. We thank them for their generosity. |
Contact: Susie Patlove
413-625-938
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Northampton Exhibits/Events
| Come Find Yout Heart's Desire! |
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Artist: Invitational
Event: HEART's DESIRE
Start Date: Friday February 8th, 2008
End Date: Thursday February 28th, 2008
Location Name: Nothampton Center for the Arts
Address: 15 South St.
City, ST: Northampton, MA
Website: www.nohoarts.org
Fee: 0 |
According to George Bernard Shaw,
"There are two tragedies in life: One is not to get your heart's desire.
the other is to get it."
This non juried Invitational organized by Jane Lund on the theme of "Heart's Desire" is full of heartwarming surprises in all media and within two specific sizes.
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Contact: Penny Burke
413 584 7327
ncfa@nohoarts.org |
| Healing Hearts With Handmade Art |
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Event: Hand and Heart Art Exhibit and Reception
Start Date: Monday February 16th, 2009
Reception: Saturday March 1st, 2008 @ 5:00 PM
End Date: Monday March 31st, 2008
Location Name: Hampshire Regional YMCA
Address: 286 Prospect St.
City, ST: Northampton, MA
Website: www.garden-cgc.org
Fee: Free |
For ten years, The Garde: A Center for Grieving Children and Teens has been providing support groups and grief education to young children, teens and their families whose lives have been disrupted by death.
Typically participants come together to share memories and emotions, complete projects, and participate in activities and games. Our goals are to provide a safe place to express one’s emotions as well as provide opportunities for learning effective coping skills. Art can be a powerful medium for children to express themselves. Grieving children can use art to help them further understand their experiences, give visual form to their fears and gain a sense of mastery and confidence while serving as a container for the intense feelings associated with grief.
In February, 4 local artists, Carol Belliveau, Dennis Caraher, Beth Fischer and Marjorie Latham served as our "artist in residence" and volunteered to teach their craft. Using the mediums of collage, mask making, fabric art and song, the artists guided all Garden participants--child and parent--in the creation of unique pieces of art. The theme that some participants focused their work on was "dreams, nightmares and worries". While others made commemorative pieces.
Come check it out! Hand & Heart Art Exhibit and Reception is March 1st from 5-7pm. |
Contact: Shelly Bathe Lenn
413 584 7086 ext 124
slbathe@yahoo.com |
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Springfield Exhibits/Events
| Art Gallery At Western New England College To Feature Work Of Shawn Farley |
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Artist: Shawn Farley
Event: Curious and Curiouser: Assemblages
Start Date: Sunday February 24th, 2008
Reception: Sunday February 24th, 2008 @ 1:00 PM
End Date: Thursday March 27th, 2008
Location Name: Western New England College Art Gallery
Address: 1215 Wilbraham Road
City, ST: Springfield, MA
Fee: Free |
The Western New England College Art Gallery presents "Curious and Curiouser: Assemblages," an exhibit by Shawn Farley, from February 24 through March 27. The Gallery, located on the ground floor of the St. Germain Campus Center, will host an opening reception Sunday, February 24 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Farley will offer insight into her work during a special gallery talk on Thursday, February 28 at 7:00 p.m. General Art Gallery hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Monday through Saturday, and 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday. All events are free and open to the public.
The founding director of the Northampton Center for the Arts, Farley currently works out of the Arts & Industry building in Florence. Inspired by the Surrealist movement, Farley specializes in assemblages of found objects. "I recycle the discarded items of our existence; things found in the street, at flea markets and tag sales, or in nature. To me they are treasures - objects with a soul," says Farley. "Removed from their familiar surroundings and thrown together by chances, these objects take on new identities and arrive at an unintended destiny."
Farley holds a BFA from the University of Nebraska and a MFA in Arts Administration from the University of Iowa. Her work has been featured in galleries throughout the northeast and can be found in private collection as far away as Paris, France. |
Contact: Patricia Jenks
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Call for Artists
| Open Call For Visual, Music, Performance Artists |
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Sponsoring Group Name: Art Walk Easthampton
Show Name: On-going monthly art walk
Submission Due Date: Wednesday December 31st, 2008
Submission Fees: None
Website: www.ArtWalkEasthampton.org
City, ST: Easthampton, MA
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Art Walk Easthampton has an open call for visual, music and performance artists who would like to showcase their talents during the monthly Art Walk. Each of the venues that participate in the Walk independently select the artist or performer to feature. Visual shows typically last 3-4 weeks while performance and music are for the evening of the event.
You can submit an "Artist Proposal" online by visiting www.ArtWalkEasthampton.org and following the "Call for Artists" link at the bottom of the page. Once you have subscribed to the newsletter and confirmed your subscription, you can submit your proposal.
The process is a 3-page form with a series of questions: types of venues interested in, available dates, number of pieces proposed or length of performance, etc. Your answers form the proposal which is then made available to each of the venues. The venues make the selections. Your proposal is available to them for up to one year.
There are no fees to submit or participate. All Art Walk-related events are non-paid opportunities. |
Contact: Michael
michael@crawfordhanus.com |
| Call For Artists |
Sponsoring Group Name: Northampton Center for the Arts
Show Name: Northampton Center for the Arts
Submission Due Date: Tuesday April 15th, 2008
Submission Fees: None
Website: www.nohoarts.org
City, ST: Northampton, MA
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| The Northampton Center for the Arts is accepting proposals for upcoming monthly exhibits in our East Gallery. Submissions for individuals and group shows will be considered for exhibitions to be scheduled from September 2008 through June 2009. Please mail or deliver approximately 10 slides or digital images on CD (more accepted for groups), a resume, and any other appropriate supporting material. Include a stamped, self-addressed envelope if you wish to have your work returned. Our mailing address is Northampton Center for the Arts, 17 New South Street, Third Floor, Northampton MA 01060. Regular office hours are 11am-4pm, Tuesday through Friday. The Center for the Arts is committed to showing the works of community artists from the greater Pioneer Valley area. |
Contact: Penny Burke
413 584 7327
ncfa@nohoarts.org |
| All Women Photographers...Feb 29...new Deadline... |
Sponsoring Group Name: Robert Floyd Photo Gallery and Learning Center
Show Name: Seventh Annual Women in History Month Photo Exhibit
Submission Due Date: Sunday February 24th, 2008
Submission Fees: $20 per artwork.
Website: www.robertfloydphoto.com
City, ST: Southampton, MA
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What: Juried Photo Contest for March - Theme: Environmental Portraiture
"An environmental portrait supplies enough details with props and choice of background to share with and present to the viewer something about the lifestyle of the person. In an environmental portrait, the subject is photographed at home, at the office, or on location, whichever best portrays the person's story. Far from the posed safe studio portrait with a seamless background, an environmental portrait positions the subject amid everyday objects of her life." Tell her story! She can live anywhere!
Why: $350 cash prize for first place. Cash and merchant awards for second and third place. 21 images selected for exhibit. Also, the 3 winning entries will remain on exhibit, another month, through April 29. Exhibit heavily publicized with name of exhibitors to all media outlets.
How: Entries must be created by the photographer in the 21st century. Image sizes will be 11" X 14"ish, mounted, matted, framed with wire/cord for hanging. Artwork may be available or sale providing model releases are available. Photographer, Melissa Incampo, juror. Maximum 4 entries per participant.
NEW Deadline is February 29, 5 pm. |
Contact: Robert Floyd
413-529-2635
floydphoto@charter.net |
| Call For Entries: 21st Annual National Juried Photography Exhibition |
Sponsoring Group Name: Barrett Art Center
Show Name: PHOTOWORK 08
Submission Due Date: Saturday March 1st, 2008
Submission Fees: $30 for up to 4 entries
Website: www.barrettartcenter.org
City, ST: Poughkeepsie, NY
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CALL FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS
PHOTOWORK '08
21st Annual National Juried Photography Exhibition, April 5-May 10th 2008.
Juror: Donna Ruskin, International Center of Photography (ICP), New York.
Entry Deadline, Saturday, March 1st.
Cash awards/exhibitions opportunities. Photography and photo/mixed media. Submissions are accepted by slide or CD. Download your prospectus at www.barrettartcenter.org
Barrett Art Center
55 Noxon Street
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 |
Contact: Gallery
(845) 471-2550
info@barrettartcenter.org |
| Call For Exhibition Proposals; Solo And Group Shows |
Sponsoring Group Name: LynnArts
Show Name: LynnArts Call for Proposals
Submission Due Date: Saturday March 1st, 2008
Submission Fees: None
Website: www.lynnarts.org/proposals.html
City, ST: Lynn, MA
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LynnArts is accepting proposals for group and solo shows for 2009.
Our community art center houses three gallery spaces. Details at www.lynnarts.org/proposals.html
Accepted artists are required to install their show, produce show cards and provide an opening reception, though no fee is charged for the space. LynnArts sends out press releases, but encourages artists to send promotional materials as well.
We accept proposals for all mediums and installations, though film/video artists must supply their own equipment. The deadline is March 1. The process for submitting a proposal is described below.
1. Description of proposed exhibit and use of space, including: concept or theme, number of artists, media and installation requirements.
2. 10-20 photographs, or slides in slide sheet; each slide numbered to match slide list AND numbered slide list (numbers must match slides) with title, size, medium, date of completion. Please indicate if the slides or photos are actual work proposed for this show or are representative of your work. Include a self-addressed, stamped envelope (SASE) for the return of photos or slides.
3. Resume or exhibition history. Be sure to include the following: name, address, telephone number, e-mail address and best way to contact you, college/school/art school and gallery affiliations if applicable.
4. Send all materials to: Susan Halter, Associate Director, LynnArts, Inc., 25 Exchange Street, Lynn, MA. 01901 |
Contact: Susan Halter, Associate Director
781-598-5244
swhalter@lynnarts.org |
| Call For Proposals: Art In The Public Sphere: Singular Works, Plural Possibilities |
Sponsoring Group Name: The University Gallery
Show Name: Singular Works, Plural Possibilities
Submission Due Date: Saturday March 1st, 2008
Submission Fees: None
Website: www.umass.edu/fac/universitygallery
City, ST: Amherst, MA
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The University Gallery will hold a day-long symposium, Art in The Public Sphere: Singular Works, Plural Possibilities, on April 25, 2008 to examine the complexities and challenges of producing work in and about the public domain.
In conjunction with the symposium the University Gallery will present a juried exhibition of realized and unrealized public art projects. The exhibition will open with a reception from 5:00-7:00 PM at the conclusion of the symposium and will remain on view through May 18, 2008.
We welcome proposals for the exhibition from artists, landscape designers, and architects to submit entries. The jury will review submissions and the selected works will be presented with video projectors or on flat screen monitors.
For detailed information for the call for proposals, please visit the University Gallery web site at www.umass.edu/fac/universitygallery
Submission of work for review should be sent via email to: publart@umass.edu.
Please submit your work in one of the following formats:
• Option #1: a PDF file with up to 10 images (maximum 4 MB) as an attachment.
• Option #2: for video files and web-based work only: a url link to a web site where the material can be viewed and downloaded.
No other formats will be accepted. In addition, please be sure to include your contact information and a written summary (maximum of 500 words) of your project within your email message. Entries should be sent no later than March 1st, 2008. |
Contact: Eva C. Fierst
413-545-3670
efierst@art.umass.edu |
| Applications For 2008 Awards In Theater, Playwriting, Dance, Choreography, And Film |
Sponsoring Group Name: Princess Grace Foundation-USA
Show Name: 2008 Princess Grace Awards
Submission Due Date: Monday March 31st, 2008
Submission Fees: None
Website: www.pgfusa.org
City, ST: Regional,
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The Princess Grace Foundation-USA has announced the availability of applications for the 2008 Princess Grace Awards in Theater, Playwriting, Dance Performance, Choreography, and Film for artists in the USA.
The Playwriting Award includes a residency at New Dramatists, Inc. in New York City. Individuals may submit an unproduced, unpublished full-length play for consideration. (Deadline: March 31, 2008)
Choreography Fellowships offer emerging choreographers the opportunity to create a new work with a company with which they have little experience. (Deadline: April 30, 2008) Some theater and dance companies who host apprenticeship and fellowship recipients receive an additional grant to be used for general operating expenses.
Film Scholarships, awarded to both undergraduate and graduate students, are by invitation only. Universities, colleges, and schools are invited to submit applicants via their department chairs, deans, or professors. Film scholarships provide funding toward the filmmakers thesis film. A complete list of accepted schools is on the foundation's Web site. (Deadline: June 2,
2008)
All Princess Grace Awards applicants must be U.S. citizens or have permanent resident status. In addition, all applicants (except playwriting) must be nominated by a nonprofit organization (school or company) with which they will be affiliated during the grant period (September 2008-August 2009).
More information at: www.pgfusa.org |
Contact: Kathleen Richards
212/317-1470
grants@pgfusa.org |
| Exhibition Opportunities At John Slade Ely House Center For Contemporary Visual Arts |
Sponsoring Group Name: The John Slade Ely House Center for Contemporary Visual Arts
Show Name: Ongoing Exhibition Opportunities
Submission Due Date: Friday February 29th, 2008
Submission Fees: None
Website: www.elyhouse.org
City, ST: New Haven, CT
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Announcing exhibition opportunities at The John Slade Ely House Center for Contemporary Visual Arts in New Haven, CT.
Slides are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Selections are made based on the quality of the work, the relevance of the work to planned thematic exhibitions, and an interest in exhibiting new work which has not been previously shown in the region.
Artists are required to submit between ten and twenty slides, (anything over this amount will not be reviewed). Slides submitted must represent works which are available for exhibition. A numbered slide identification sheet, an artist's statement and a resume must accompany the slides. All slides must be labeled with your name. Should we express an interest in your work you may be asked to submit additional materials. It is not necessary to send announcement cards, catalogs or reviews for an initial screening.
If you would like to have your materials returned it is necessary that you include a stamped, self-addressed envelope with your submission.
Attn: Paul Clabby
John Slade Ely House
51 Trumbull Street
New Haven, CT 06510 |
Contact: Paul Clabby
(203) 624-8055
info@elyhouse.org |
| Griffin Museum Of Photography Call For Works |
Sponsoring Group Name: Griffin Museum of Photography
Show Name: 14th Juried Exhibition Prospectus
Submission Due Date: Sunday March 30th, 2008
Submission Fees: Varies by Type
Website: www.griffinmuseum.org
City, ST: Winchester, MA
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Griffin Museum of Photography 14th Juried Exhibition
Juror: Katherine Ware, Curator of Photography at the Philadelphia Museum of Art
Exhibition Dates: June 5 through August 31, 2008
Eligibility: Entrants must be or become members of the Griffin Museum of Photography at the time of submission. Membership applications can be found at griffinmuseum.org or by mailing a SASE to the Griffin Museum of Photography.
Submissions: Each photographer can submit up to 5 images in print format only (not matted or framed), for judging purposes (minimum size 8” x 10” up to 11” x 14” maximum). All photographic mediums are eligible for submission. Family level members and above may submit up to 3 additional images.
All entries must be received between February 28 and March 30, 2008.
Please download the submission form at: http://www.griffinmuseum.org/downloads/workshop%20formalt.pdf
Please see website for more information about membership levels, background of the Museum and location: www.griffinmuseum.org |
Contact: 781-729-1158
photos@griffinmuseum.org |
| Be In The "Eye Of The Storm" - A Show For Sculptors |
Sponsoring Group Name: 2nd Annual Block Island Sculpture Show
Show Name: Eye of the Storm
Submission Due Date: Friday February 29th, 2008
Submission Fees: None
Website: www.suburbanartists.com
City, ST: Block Island, RI
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Call to Sculptures - Block Island Show 2008
Just an early heads up on the 2nd annual Block Island, RI Sculpture Show this spring / summer. "Eye of the Storm" - it will be a NO ENTRY FEE show.
See www.suburbanartists.com for pics of last years show and link to group site for more info. Block Island is a smaller version of Nantucket or Martha's Vineyard. Its Stone Wall lined landscapes and endless Ocean Views and Beaches makes it a great place to see and spend time. It is extremely busy with Summer
Visitors.
Our Site is 1/2 way between the ferry docks in the center of town and the South East Lighthouse, one of the island's biggest draws. (It's about 2 minutes by car from town) Walkers, joggers, bikers, mopeders, and cars pass by our site on their way to and from town / lighthouse / beaches / fishing / 150 ft. tall oceanfront clay cliffs / home. Lots and lots of people will see our Show each time they pass it. Everytime I was there last year at least 1 passerby stopped and thanked us for bringing the sculptures to Block Island. They love the arts on Block Island. |
Contact: Eric
suburbanartists@googlegroups.com |
| Call For Plays, Musicals & Multimedia For New Jewish Theater Projects |
Sponsoring Group Name: The Foundation for Jewish Culture
Show Name: New Jewish Theater Projects
Submission Due Date: Monday March 24th, 2008
Submission Fees: None
Website: www.jewishculture.org
City, ST: National,
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The Foundation for Jewish Culture is accepting applications for the New Jewish Theater Projects program.
The program provides grants of up to $5,000 each to national nonprofit theater companies for the commissioning of new plays, musicals, or multimedia works of Jewish significance. Grant funds supports play or performance development, which can include commissioning fees, playwright¹s residency expenses, and research or workshop costs. Unless special arrangements are made in advance, awards are distributed directly to the venue where the work is to be presented.
Applicants must be a nonprofit organization with federal tax-exempt status; have completed at least two seasons of public performances (student productions are not eligible); and commit to presenting the proposed play to the public within one year of receiving the commission. A workshop production, staged reading, or first production is acceptable, and must include a forum for public discussion.
Each application is reviewed according to the following criteria: clarity of artistic vision; qualifications of the playwright/creative team; significance of the play to Jewish history, life, or culture; and feasibility of the theater company to manage the commission and produce the proposed work.
Complete program information and the application form at: http://www2.jewishculture.org/ |
Contact: Janice L. Shapiro, Director of Grants & Strategy
212/629-0500, ext. 209
jshapiro@jewishculture.org |
| Monson Arts Council Calls For Entries: 15th Annual Juried Show |
Sponsoring Group Name: Monson Arts Council
Show Name: The Dance of Texture, Light & Color
Submission Due Date: Sunday March 23rd, 2008
Submission Fees: $25 for 2 pieces, $40 for three pieces
Website: www.monsonartscouncil.com
City, ST: Monson, MA
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The Monson Arts Council 15th Annual Spring Art Exhibition & Sale will open on April 12 through April 27, 2008 at the House of Art, 200 Main Street, Monson, MA. The theme is "The Dance of Texture, Light & Color". Art is accepted in all media. Must be completed within last 3 years, must be for sale.
Jurors are: Robert Floyd, Photojournalist, Owner, Robert Floyd Photo Gallery; Douglas Gillette, Instructor, Drawing & painting, Springfield Museum, President, Connecticut Academy of Fine Art; Patricia Jenks, Curator, Art Gallery, Western New England College, Art Instructor, WNEC.
Prizes:Best of Show - $1200, First Place - $500, 2nd Place - $400, President's Choice - $300, Committee Favorite - $200, Emerging Artist - Giclee Print.
Application and Entry Requirements are available at www.monsonartscouncil.com under "Art Shows." Entries must be delivered to the House of Art, 200 Main Street, Monson, on Saturday, March 29, between 9 & 11 a.m. |
Contact: Nancy Bryant
413-267-4429
macartshow@earthlink.net |
| New York Gallery Seeking New, Multi-artist Shows |
Sponsoring Group Name: apex art, New York
Show Name: Unsolicited Proposal Program
Submission Due Date: Friday February 29th, 2008
Submission Fees: None
Website: www.apexart.org/unsolicited.htm
City, ST: New York City, NY
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Unsolicited Proposal Program - apex art, New York
Proposals accepted online until February 29.
Each season, apexart accepts proposals for two exhibitions. This program is designed to give people with interesting curatorial concepts an opportunity to have them considered and possibly presented in a professional, recognized venue based on the quality of idea rather than past experience.
We are currently accepting one-page, idea-based proposals for evaluation by an international panel of apexart associates (curators, artists, writers, philosophers). Submissions are reviewed independently, anonymously and without visual support material, evaluated solely on the strength of the idea. The two proposals with the highest ratings will be presented at apexart in the 2008/09 season (September 2008 to August 2009).
Please note we do not accept proposals for one person shows and discourage artists who are acting as curators from including their own work in their proposal. For the selected proposal, apexart will provide a $5,000 budget for travel (curator/artists), transportation of artwork, and general expenses. We will also provide a $2,000 curatorial honorarium for organization and brochure essay (approx. 1400 words).
Visit the site for more info, guidelines and to apply:
http://www.apexart.org/unsolicited.htm
apexart 291 Church Street, NYC, 10013 t. 212 431 5270 www.apexart.org |
Contact: Steven Rand, Executive Director and Founder
info@apexart.org |
| N*des-of-the-month March 2008 -- Communicate Your Personal Reality |
Sponsoring Group Name: barebrush.com
Show Name: March 2008 N*des-of-the-Month
Submission Due Date: Friday February 22nd, 2008
Submission Fees: $1 per artwork
Website: www.barebrush.com
City, ST: New York, NY
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Deadline Friday, February 22. All visual artists are encouraged to submit art of the nude to the BAREBRUSH.com for selection by Zoran Crnkovic, artist and instructor for the March 2008 N*des-of-the-Month exhibition.
New York, NY – Feb. 4, 2008. BAREBRUSH.com announces today that Zoran Crnkovic, artist, and instructor at the Salmagundi Club, Greenwich Village, will select and curate the March 2008 N*des-of-the-Month virtual exhibition. The entry deadline for the March 2008 calendar is Friday, February 22. Art must be uploaded to BAREBRUSH.com on or before Friday, February 22 to be eligible for the March exhibition.
About Zoran Crnkovic
Zoran Crnkovic is a painter and sculptor. He is an art instructor of figure drawing at the Salmagundi Club in New York. His studio is in Long Island City.
When asked what he will be looking for when he selects the artwork for BAREBRUSH, Zoran said,
I'm looking for sense of rhythm and use of medium to communicate personal reality. The act of seeing translated to art. Not necessarily skill, but its use. Most important is the inner life of the artwork and its truthfulness, sprouting from intimate experience that is revealing the artist naked to its core. I'm looking for the courage to let pencil, brush, and pen ...reveal the one who is holding it.
To see the complete Call for Entries, including a link to Zoran's website, go to http://www.barebrush.com |
Contact: Ilene Skeen
917-806-7992
iskeen@barebrush.com |
| Apply For A Creative Capital Grant - February 4 To March 4, 2008 |
Sponsoring Group Name: Creative Capital
Show Name: Apply for a Creative Capital grant - February 4 to March 4, 2008
Submission Due Date: Tuesday March 4th, 2008
Submission Fees: 0
Website: creative-capital.org/application/
City, ST: All, MA
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Grants in Emerging Fields, Innovative Literature and Performing Arts
NOW OPEN FOR SUBMISSION: FEBRUARY 4 THROUGH MARCH 4, 2008
Please forward widely!
If you are working on an exciting emerging fields, literature, or performing arts project we encourage you to apply in our current grant round. For general information and guidelines, please visit: http://creative-capital.org/application/
To apply for a Creative Capital grant, you must first submit an Inquiry Form regarding your project. Tell us about your project and how, in conjunction with a Creative Capital grant, it will be catalytic for your artistic and professional growth. In addition, you will need to describe the influences that inform your work and how your work takes an inventive and original approach to form and content. Be prepared to present a basic budget and to identify the audience(s) for your project and any possible presenting venues.
The Guidelines and Inquiry Form are available on the Creative Capital website from February 4 to March 4, 2008. It is available at http://creative-capital.org/application/ |
Contact: Creative Capital
mo@fridgequeen.com |
| Call For Entires At America's Oldest Art Colony |
Sponsoring Group Name: Rocky Neck Art Colony
Show Name: Shapes of Emotion
Submission Due Date: Wednesday April 2nd, 2008
Submission Fees: $25 for three
Website: www.rockyneckartcolony.org
City, ST: Andover, MA
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"Shapes of Emotion": Rocky Neck Art Colony's fourth national competition.
See www.rockyneckartcolony.org for application form.
JUROR: Brian Allen, Director, Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA.
ELIGIBILITY: All two- and three-dimensional art is eligible including painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, printmaking, mixed media, and assemblage. You do not have to be a Rocky Neck Art Colony member to apply.
AWARDS: Three cash prizes will be awarded.
SPECIFICATIONS: All work must be recent (2006 or later) and must reflect the “Shapes of Emotion” theme. Maximum size is 48” on any side, and under 50 lbs. Two-dimensional work must be suitably framed and firmly wired. No sawtooth hangers or sandwich frames permitted.
ENTRY PROCEDURE: Entries must arrive by April 2, 2008. Applicants will be notified of acceptance by April 30. Please follow the guidelines specified on the application form. Up to three works may be submitted.
FEES: There is no fee for RNAC members. Non-members pay $25 for up to three entries. In lieu of fee, artists may join the Rocky Neck Art Colony, enclosing the $100 membership fee with the application form. A 30% commission will be collected for any work sold during the exhibition.
DELIVERY AND RETURN OF ACCEPTED WORK: Work must be hand-delivered or sent by courier to arrive on May 14, 2008. Delivery and pick-up instructions will be mailed to all applicants who are accepted. |
Contact: John Mullen
RockyNeckArts@yahoo.com |
| Exhibition Opportunities At Eagle Hill School Cultural Center, 2008 - 2009 |
Sponsoring Group Name: Eagle Hill School Cultural Center
Show Name: "Environment"
Submission Due Date: Tuesday April 1st, 2008
Submission Fees: free
City, ST: Hardwick,
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"Environment"
The Eagle Hill School Cultural Center, opening in Fall 2008, is home to Gallery 102 and several additional exhibit zones. Eagle Hill School is a private co-educational college preparatory boarding school for students with learning disabilities in grades 8 – 12. The galleries will be open to the campus community and the public daily.
The first exhibit season's theme will be "Environment". As we take possession of our new educational/arts environment, how will these new spaces touch us? How will our actions define these spaces? Beyond the walls of the EHS Cultural Center, what effects do environment have on our perceptions and decisions? What effects do our perceptions and decisions have on environment? What does environment look like? How do our environments shape and define us?
For the several 2008 - 2009 exhibit season opportunities, we seek submissions that interpret "Environment" in a wide variety of media: painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, paper, textile, and installation. Because we are an educational institution, all accepted artists must be willing to interact with our students and faculty through participation in a mutually agreed upon activity.
Submission Requirements:
1. A current resume.
2. Images of 6 or more work examples that relate to "Environment", presented in jpeg format with a detailed image list.
Notification: Late April, 2008
Mail to: Eagle Hill School, P.O.Box 116, Hardwick, MA attn: Pat Bock |
Contact: Pat Bock
413-477-6000, x245
pbock@ehs1.org |
| Open Call For Artwork For Forty Shades Of Green Show |
Sponsoring Group Name: Lichtenstein Center
Show Name: Forty Shades of Green
Submission Due Date: Sunday March 9th, 2008
Submission Fees: Free
Website: www.pittsfield-ma.org/subpage.asp?ID=561
City, ST: Pittsfiled, MA
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We want YOUR artwork celebrating Ireland's culture land... both traditional and out-of-the-box! Pittsfield's legendary biennial open call art show, Forty Shades of Green (named after the song Johnny Cash wrote about Ireland), promises to be as eclectic and inspiring as it was the first time two years ago! We say, it IS easy being green, and hope you'll think so too. Bring original work, ready to hang to the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts Sunday, March 9 between 12 noon to 3pm. And mark your calendars for the reception, featuring traditional live Irish music and dance, on Sunday, March 16, from 12 noon to 2pm!
Out-of-the-box, contemporary and traditional original artwork on the theme of Ireland are invited, including photography, painting, sculpture, craft, and video or sound installations. The show is open to all artists, and submissions should be brought to the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts on Sunday, March 9 between 12 noon and 3pm in order to be included. Artists planning to submit work are encouraged to contact Marla Robertson, manager of the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts, beforehand at 413-499-9348 or mrobertson@pittsfieldch.com. |
Contact: Marla Robertson
413-499-9348
mrobertson@pittsfieldch.com |
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Classes
| The Rock And Roll School Of Drawing With Lea Donnan (ages 9-17) |
Class Name: The Rock and Roll School of Drawing with Lea Donnan (Ages 9-17)
Class Time: 3:30 PM
Start Date: Tuesday November 6th, 2007
End Date: Tuesday December 11th, 2007
Fee: $125.00
Organization: Northampton Center for the Arts
Location Name: Northampton Center for the Arts
Address: 17 New South Street Third Floor
City, ST: Northampton,
Website: www.nohoarts.org
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Tues afternoons for 6 weeks, Nov 6 - Dec 11, 3:30-5:30 pm,
This mark making class for young adults focuses on unleashing energetic and gestural drawing through music. Using traditional and experimental drawing materials, explore the sepia tones of Led Zeppelin, the delicate marks of Mozart and the white and black slashes of The White Stripes. Use charcoal, glitter, oil pastels and more to release color and movement on paper through the body. Explore mood and materials with electronica, pop, and rock and roll. $125 plus $20 materials |
Contact: Penny Burke
413 584 7327
psburke@gmail.com |
| Guitar Lessons For All Ages. |
Class Name: Guitar Lessons for all ages
Class Time: 3:00 PM
Start Date: Tuesday February 5th, 2008
End Date: Tuesday June 24th, 2008
Fee: call for fees
Organization: Karl Rausch
Location Name: The Holmes Studio
Address: 43 Parsons Street
City, ST: Easthampton,
Website: www.holmesdance.com
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Study guitar with Karl Rausch: jazz, blues, folk, rock and more. All levels, beginner to advanced, and all ages can learn songs and build a repertoire of music to perform.
These private lessons will help you become more expressive on the guitar. Improve your technique and avoid bad habits in a fun, supportive learning environment. Develop your reading skills and ear training, too.
More advanced students will explore improvisation and how scales relate to guitar solos. You'll also learn chord development to gain a greater understanding of harmony and theory.
Karl Rausch has played guitar for more than 40 years. A graduate of the prestigious Berklee College of Music, Karl has 10+ years teaching experience. He is a patient and non-judgemental musical coach. An active performer, Karl has multiple recordings as soloist, leader and side man. He currently plays throughout New England with the Clay Jazz Band.
Call the Holmes Studio today for more information or to schedule your guitar lessons with Karl.
Contact: MaryAnne or Brooks Holmes
(413) 527-5300 |
Contact: 413-527-5300
krausch2@verizon.net |
| Master Class With Madeline Calabrese: Watercolors |
Class Name: Master Class with Madeline Calabrese: Watercolors
Class Time: 6:30 PM
Start Date: Friday February 22nd, 2008
End Date: Friday February 22nd, 2008
Fee: $10
Organization: Madeline Calabrese
Location Name: Wistariahurst Museum
Address: 238 Cabot Street
City, ST: Holyoke, MA
Website: www.wistariahurst.org
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| This class will show the thought process behind a painting and how to set up for a difficult or complex area. The artist will demonstrate the complexity of -- the action wave. Focusing on watercolors because of their liquid, transparent qualities and the surprises they create, Madeline Carnevale Calabrese has been painting steadily since 1986. |
Contact: Marjorie Latham
413 322 5660
lathamm@ci.holyoke.ma.us |
| Drop-in drawing sessions |
Class Name: Open Studio Figure Drawing
Class Time: 9:30 AM
Start Date: Wednesday February 13th, 2008
End Date: Wednesday December 17th, 2008
Fee: $10
Organization: Northampton Center for the Arts
Location Name: Northampton Center for the Arts
Address: 17 New South Street
City, ST: Northampton, MA
Website: www.nohoarts.org
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| Jeff Kinsey organizes/moderates these weekly, drop-in sessions with live models. No instruction is offered, and the studio is open from 9:30am until 12:30 pm. For more information and addition to the group email list, please contact Jeff at northampton.drawing@gmail.com. News of any changes to the schedule or holiday cancellations are communicated via this list. $10 per session. |
Contact: Jeff Kinsey
413 584 6941
northampton.drawing@gmail.com |
| Oil Painting workshop |
Class Name: The Elegance of Oil Painting with Robert Markey
Class Time: 6:00 PM
Start Date: Monday March 3rd, 2008
End Date: Monday March 31st, 2008
Fee: $195
Organization: Northampton Center for the Arts
Location Name: Northampton Center for the Arts
Address: 17 New South Street
City, ST: Northampton, MA
Website: www.nohoarts.org
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Oil paint is one of the richest of all artist media. This class is for beginners and for those who are looking for a new perspective to further develop their painting skills. It is especially for people with experience in other media--watercolor, acrylic, etc.--who want to learn to paint in oil. We will cover all the technical fundamentals of painting mediums and methods of applying paint (under-painting, mixing, glazing, etc.). In the painting process, we will deal with composition and chiaroscuro, working on creating the deep, rich tones and sense of illumination that oil paintings are so well known for. We will work with both abstract and realistic subjects to develop skills, focusing on the ability to look at our work to see how it needs to be developed.
Monday evenings for 5 weeks, 6-9 pm, $195 plus materials |
Contact: Penny Burke
413 584 7327
ncfa@nohoarts.org |
| Sloper workshop |
Class Name: Pattern Drafting: Customize Your Sloper with Cassandra Holden
Class Time: 6:30 PM
Start Date: Thursday March 6th, 2008
End Date: Thursday April 3rd, 2008
Fee: $195
Organization: Northampton Center for the Arts
Location Name: Northampton Center for the Arts
Address: 17 New South Street
City, ST: Northampton, MA
Website: www.nohoarts.org
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A sloper is a flat pattern which represents the three dimensional form. This powerful fitting and design tool can be used to alter commercially available patterns or as the basis for developing your own styles. Beginning with detailed body measurements, we will draft individual slopers specifically tailored to each student's unique body shape. From there we will construct a muslin sample garment to ensure a perfect fit. Some sewing will be required so students are encouraged to bring a sewing machine to class.
Thursday evenings for 5 weeks , 6:30-9pm, $195 plus materials listed at www.nohoarts.org |
Contact: Penny Burke
413 584 7327
ncfa@nohoarts.org |
| Beginning Watercolor |
Class Name: Beginning Watercolor Workshop with Paula Gottlieb
Class Time: 10:00 AM
Start Date: Sunday March 16th, 2008
End Date: Sunday March 16th, 2008
Fee: $100
Organization: Northampton Center for the Arts
Location Name: Northampton Center for the Arts
Address: 17 New South Street
City, ST: Northampton, MA
Website: www.nohoarts.org
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Devote a full day to beginning watercolor skills, where you will learn basic principles such as paint application, brushwork, basic color theory, and blending of colors. If time permits, there will be an opportunity to paint from still life and/or landscape. More information about Paula's work with watercolor can be found on her website at www.paulagottlieb.com.
Sunday, March 16, 10am-4pm. $100 plus materials |
Contact: Penny Burke
584-7327
ncfa@nohoarts.org |
| Jump-starting your creativity |
Class Name: Art from Intuition, an evening workshop with Dean Nimmer
Class Time: 6:00 PM
Start Date: Thursday March 27th, 2008
End Date: Thursday March 27th, 2008
Fee: $50
Organization: Northampton Center for the Arts
Location Name: Northampton Center for the Arts
Address: 17 New South Street
City, ST: Northampton, MA
Website: www.nohoarts.org
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This workshop will demonstrate several different techniques for jump-starting your creativity and freeing yourself from the blocks and obstacles that get in the way of your art-making. It is based on the exercises in Dean's new book by the same name that is due out in April. This is a hands-on workshop open to all levels of artistic experience and technical ability. Each participant should bring some of their own simple materials such as charcoal, pencils, brushes and water-based paints. Paper and some basic drawing and painting materials will be provided free of charge.
Thursday, March 27, 6-9 pm. $50 |
Contact: Penny Burke
584-7327
ncfa@nohoarts.org |
| Design Concepting class |
Class Name: Design Before Your Fingers Hit the Keyboard with Margot Zalkind
Class Time: 6:30 PM
Start Date: Thursday April 3rd, 2008
End Date: Thursday April 3rd, 2008
Fee: $85
Organization: Northampton Center for the Arts
Location Name: Northampton Center for the Arts
Address: 17 New South Street
City, ST: Northampton, MA
Website: www.nohoarts.org
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Too often we leap to the computer before the concept is clear. In this series of two workshops, we will cover how to design a page (or multiple pages) BEFORE we go to Photoshop or Illustrator. We'll step back and decide what the piece needs to be. How big? What shape? Should it be color or black and white? What typeface is best? Is the message (and unique selling position) clear? We'll determine how to create the strongest visual communication based on budget and purpose. Margot, who has taught advertising and design at both Cooper Union and the School of Visual Arts in NYC, notes that students do NOT need to be experienced designers.
Thursday evenings for 2 weeks, April 3 and April 10, 6:30-9pm. $85 |
Contact: Penny Burke
584-7327
ncfa@nohoarts.org |
| Drawing Workshop |
Class Name: No Fear of Drawing, a workshop with Paula Gottlieb
Class Time: 10:00 AM
Start Date: Sunday April 6th, 2008
End Date: Sunday April 6th, 2008
Fee: $ 100
Organization: Northampton Center for the Arts
Location Name: Northampton Center for the Arts
Address: 17 New South Street
City, ST: Northampton, MA
Website: www.nohoarts. org
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Have you always wanted to draw but don't know how to begin? Are you convinced you can't be taught? Have you been discouraged from learning to draw? Then this workshop is for you. The fundamentals of drawing will be taught in an atmosphere of encouragement and individual attention. The goals of the class are twofold. First, develop confidence in your ability to learn to draw. Second, develop the foundation needed to draw realistically. An added benefit will be relaxation and stress reduction. Although the learning of these skills can be exacting, treating yourself to the time and space to learn this wonderful art is a gift. Taking the journey together with a friend or family member adds another dimension entirely. More information about Paula's work can be found on her website at www.paulagottlieb.com.
Sunday, April 6, 10am-4pm. $100 plus $10 materials fee payable to the instructor |
Contact: Penny Burke
584-7327
ncfa@nohoarts.org |
| Bookbinding Workshop |
Class Name: Open Bookbinding with Madison Cripps
Class Time: 10:00 AM
Start Date: Sunday April 6th, 2008
End Date: Sunday April 6th, 2008
Fee: $75
Organization: Northampton Center for the Arts
Location Name: Northampton Center for the Arts
Address: 17 New South Street
City, ST: Northampton, MA
Website: www.nohoarts.org
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This workshop is an intensive, open-binding session for those who have had some experience with bookbinding. Come with a project and supplies or an idea, and walk away with a handcrafted book. If you want to deepen your understanding of the book arts in a supportive, creative atmosphere, go no further. Step out on a limb, and make a book in a new form or with unfamiliar materials. Explore aesthetic composition, project design, and material choice.
Sunday, April 6, 10am-4pm. $75 plus materials $30-$50 |
Contact: Penny Burke
584-7327
ncfa@nohoarts.org |
| Watercolor Class |
Class Name: Flower Painting in Watercolor with Deborah Rubin
Class Time: 6:30 PM
Start Date: Monday April 7th, 2008
End Date: Monday April 7th, 2008
Fee: $195
Organization: Northampton Center for the Arts
Location Name: Northampton Center for the Arts
Address: 17 New South Street
City, ST: Northampton, MA
Website: www.nohoarts.org
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This series of classes will consist of creating two finished paintings on paper along with several exercises and experiments. It is designed for beginners and anyone who is interested in acquiring new techniques and skills. We will be using large photographs that will be supplied and will learn about the various ways of working-- from carefully penciled-in, detailed representation to freehand painting using no technical aides. Learning about color and composition will be taught as the painting progresses. Since the emphasis is on "learning by doing", expect to jump in with paint immediately. More information about Deborah's work can be found on her website at www.deborahrubin.com.
Monday evenings for 5 weeks, April 7- May 5, 6:30pm-9:30pm. $195 plus materials listed at www.nohoarts.org |
Contact: Penny Burke
584-7327
ncfa@nohoarts.org |
| Mosaic Workshop |
Class Name: Mosaic Workshop in Smalti with Robert Markey
Class Time: 9:00 AM
Start Date: Sunday April 13th, 2008
End Date: Sunday April 13th, 2008
Fee: $140
Organization: Northampton Center for the Arts
Location Name: Northampton Center for the Arts
Address: 17 New South Street
City, ST: Northampton, MA
Website: www.nohoarts.org
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Smalti is one of the oldest and most original materials of mosaic art. This thick, exquisite glass tile holds light the way no other material can. Is is manufactured at the Orsoni family factory in Venice, Italy using the same ancient techniques and traditions passed down through the generations. The colors of smalti are rich and offer the artist many possibilities to achive dynamic mosaic works of art. In this one day intensive workshop, we will explore this beautiful traditional material by teaching students how to cut and set smalti. Each student will create a 6"x6" mosaic panel. Design, color and composition will also be covered. The class includes tools and a beautiful selection of Orsoni Italian smalti. This workshop is suitable for beginners and more experienced mosaicists who have never worked with smalti.
Sunday, April 13, 9am-3pm. $140 includes all materials |
Contact: Penny Burke
594-7327
ncfa@nohoarts.org |
| Drop-in And Sew |
Class Name: Drop-In and Sew
Class Time: 9:00 AM
Start Date: Saturday February 23rd, 2008
End Date: Saturday February 23rd, 2008
Fee: Suggested Donation $10-$20
Organization: LuckyStitches
Location Name: LuckyStitches::A Sewing Lounge
Address: 132 Main Street
City, ST: Haydenville, MA
Website: www.Luckystitches.com
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Need to stop by and get some help with that zipper? Can't figure out what they mean in the pattern by "stay stitching"? Can't for the life of you get that machine threaded so you can just fix those freakin' curtains?
Bring it on in and get some help. Drop in Sat Am from 9-12 and get some advice or a helping hand. Spread your stuff out, use the cutting tables or a slick iron and get moving on your sewing project.
Please call for more info. |
Contact: Zanne Blair
413.695.3092
info@luckystitches.com |
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