Monday, November 28, 2011

Call to Artists for 2012 Accessible Art Project Arts and Music - News

From the Mecurial
Monday, 28 November 2011 13:48

THE HOUSATONIC VALLEY CULTURAL ALLIANCE invites area artists to submit entries for the 2012 Accessible Art Project, designed to increase opportunity for art in public spaces. The Project functions as a partnership with HVCA, participating venue(s), and selected artists. Entries will be juried and selected for 2012 exhibitions at four locations: the Danbury City Hall Exhibit, CityCenter Danbury, Danbury Museum & Historical Society for a special Genealogy exhibit to run Jan - March, and FrameWorks in Newtown CT, which will host exhibits for several months during the year. The new venues also open the doors for 3D artists to participate in the project. Electronic submissions will only be accepted and deadline for entries is December 9th.

According to a recent study by the Americans for the Arts indicates as of January 2011, Connecticut is home to 11, 248 arts related businesses that employ 37,638 people. These arts-centric businesses play an important role in building and sustaining economic vibrancy. They employ a creative workforce, spend money locally, and generate government revenue, and are a cornerstone of tourism and economic development. Danbury and its environs is ranked in the top ten of artists in the workforce according to a study prepared by the National Endowment for the Arts.

“We are excited to expand options for art exhibits in the Danbury community. Artists in the area look for opportunities for their work to be showcased and supported,” says Lisa Scails. “Adding new venues to the project is a benefit to the community and we hope this trend continues.”

All artwork is available for sale and exhibits rotate approximately every six (6) weeks throughout the year. The public is welcome to the 3rd floor display anytime during city hall hours, which are: City Hall -Monday – Wednesday: 7:30am to 6pm; Thursday: 7:30am to 6:30pm. CityCenter Danbury –Monday-Friday: 9:00am to 5:00pm. Exhibit hours for the Museum and for Frameworks will be announced.

For a full prospectus and more information on how to submit entries please visit www.hvculturalarts.org. For questions about the prospectus artists can call 203-798-0760 or email info@hvcultuaralarts.org.

HVCA - Housatonic Valley Cultural Alliance is a regional service organization for creative and cultural resources that serves the 10 Housatonic Valley towns of Danbury, Bethel, Bridgewater, Brookfield, New Fairfield, New Milford, Newtown, Redding, Ridgefield, and Sherman. Its mission is to support and strengthen the arts, historical and cultural organizations, and individuals through collaboration and coordination to further economic development in the region. For more information about HVCA visit www.hvculturalarts.org.

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