Public Art Discussion Series - free

Public Art Discussion Series: The Business of Being a Public Artist

Wednesday, February 6, 2013, 10:00AM-2:00PM
http://www.nefa.org/

Back by popular demand! Jim Grace, Executive Director of the Arts & Business Council of Greater Boston, will lead a workshop to help you with the multifaceted business of being a public artist. The day will focus on contracts, budgets, insurance, and incorporation. Sessions will be lead by a lawyer, insurance broker, a public art studio manager, and a practicing public artist. Bring your notepad and lots of questions!   NEFA, 145 Tremont St., 7th Floor, Boston, MA 02111
Website to Register Today (http://padsthebusinessofbeingapublicartist.eventbrite.com/#)

Who should attend: Working public artists; artists looking to build a practice in public art.
Cost: FREE

RSVP at register today (above link)
Become more familiar with contracts and the language of state and private commissions. Gain the ins and outs of insurance from an insurance broker. Get budget advice from a public art studio manager and a public artist. Hear about incorporation from an attourney specializing in intellectual property & internet law. REFRESHMENTS: Coffee and bagels will be available at 9:30 am. Please bring a bagged lunch. QUESTIONS? Contact Elysian McNiff emcniff@nefa.org

Individuals with disabilities desiring accommodations should contact NEFA staff above.

Call for film atists

Inviting the community to participate in "WPKN SHORTS"

To be presented during the spring series of "MUSIC ON FILM"


WPKN and City Lights Gallery are inviting artists and filmmakers to submit short films for consideration to screen before the scheduled feature film. Submissions should be in DVD format to exceed no more than 30 minutes. Documentaries, comedy, fiction, commentary, animation and music videos welcome.

For more info or inquiries: clgallerybpt@gmail.com Please use, "Music on Film" in the subject title.


Please send submissions to:
WPKN RADIO
224 University Ave.
Bridgeport, CT. 06604
"WPKN SHORTS"

Job Opportunities

Westport Arts Center has three positions open. Click link for details:
https://westportartscenter.org/about/opportunties/employment

Marketing and Communications Director

The Westport Arts Center seeks an individual with proven marketing and communication management skills. The successful candidate will manage the development, implementation and output of the annual marketing and communications action plan across all departments. Primary responsibilities include the management and execution of a comprehensive marketing, communications and public relations program that will articulate WAC’s mission, enhance the organizations image and increase its reach within the community. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to work well independently, as well as be a collaborative member of a team-oriented environment. Excellent written and verbal skills with proficiency in Microsoft office, Adobe Creative Suite, social media platforms, HTML, Joomla, Mac and PC.

Film and Media Director

The Film and Media Director will be responsible for running all aspects of Film and Media Programming at the Westport Arts Center.  Responsibilities include managing four Film related events to ensure an annual cycle of Film programming that can nurture a local audience.
Directing and overseeing WYFF (The Westport Youth Film Festival), now in its 9^th year; the world’s largest high school student film festival.
Manage and oversee courses in the New Media Lab education program.
We are looking for a candidate who can provide the continuity and vision necessary to foster sustained growth over several years, with the aim of developing Film and Media programs at WAC.

Art Therapist/Teaching Artist

Westport Arts Center seeks a skilled and innovative part-time art educator to deliver art classes and, specifically, therapeutic arts experiences to a wide range of special populations, including children with special needs, seniors, military veterans and hospital patients. This teaching artist will report to the Director of Education, and collaborate with the Westport Arts Center's education department to design, manage, and implement a variety of dynamic art programs and workshops in various settings.

Polly Messer '98

Polly invites you to:
Keep Valentine's Day Going With A Concert!

GRAYSON HUGH with POLLY MESSER

Live at Towne Crier, Pawling, NY

Friday February 15, 2013 - 8:30 showtime

For tickets & details: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/319460

Aline Marie '01

Aline writes, "Sneak peak of a yoga mat Lynda from Yoga Dimensions asked me to paint for Rolf Gates tomorrow to thank him for coming to Newtown and teaching a donation workshop (his idea!) to benefit The Sandy Hook Promise. If you're around it's from 6-8pm at Reed Intermediate school in Newtown. We have about 170 folks signed up, please come Om and bless the Newtown geographics with your decadent good vibes. We need you ♥"

Rick Villodas '84

Art & Frame Of Danbury LLC.

60 Newtown Rd, Route 6 Plaza, Danbury, Connecticut

Close Knit: a group fiber art show 

Featuring local artist Liz Alpert Fay, Nancy Chapman, June B Myles, Paula Renee, Ellen Schiffman, Norma Schlager, Arle' Sklar-Weinstein, Rick Villodas, and Joy Wofse

Margaret Grimes Retrospective

A retrospective exhibition featuring a body of work spanning more than 40 years by landscape painter Margaret Grimes will run from Thursday, Feb. 14, through Thursday, March 14, 2013, at The Gallery at Higgins Hall on the WCSU Midtown campus, 181 White St. in Danbury. An opening reception will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Feb. 14 in the gallery. The public is invited to the reception and to view Grimes’ work. Gallery hours are Monday through Thursday from noon to 4 p.m.


Grimes also will discuss her work in an art slide lecture at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 5. The talk will be in Viewing Room 1 of White Hall on the WCSU Midtown campus. The public is invited.

Call for Photographers

Juried Photography Exhibition at Hygienic Art

The f-stops Here: In Color and Black & White
Show Dates: February 23 - March 16, 2013

Opening Night: Saturday, February 23, 7 to 10 pm

All photographers are invited to submit up to three works for consideration in this year’s juried photography exhibition at the Hygienic Art Galleries. This will be third iteration of The f-Stops Here. We have two talented artists lending their eyes and expertise for the exhibition. Co-founder/associate curator of the Alexy von Schlippe Gallery of Art and visual artist David Madasci will serve as our guest juror. Photographer and Associate Professor of Art at Connecticut College Ted Hendrickson will curate the selected pieces.
Cash Prizes will be awarded.
Submission info:
Artists may submit up to 3 pieces of black & white or color photography for consideration. All work must be for sale. No works previously shown at Hygienic will be accepted. All works must be suitably framed with wires and ready for hanging. All metal frames must have hangers and wire, NO CLIPS. Work submitted must not exceed 48” in either direction. All work must remain for the duration of the show. Hygienic will retain 30% of sales and collect 6% CT state sales tax. Hygienic will not be responsible for unclaimed work.

Receiving Dates: Friday, February 15, 11am - 4pm and
Saturday, February 16, 11am to 4pm

Entry fees: $15 for single entry, $25 for two entries, $30 for three entries

Unselected Pick-up: Thursday, February 23, 11am to 4pm; Sunday, February 26, Noon to 3pm
Selected Pick Up: Sunday, March 17, Noon to 3pm

Artists looking for more information, should visit hygienic.org or call 860-443-8001.

JD Richey MFA '11

http://www.twocoatsofpaint.com/2012/12/thouroughly-observed-q-with-jd-richey.html

Interview December 14, 2012


Thoroughly observed: Q&A with J.D. Richey
by joe bun keo 2

JD Richey, Boston Ave., 2010, oil on paper, 6 x15 inches.



opening tonight

City Lights Gallery
37 Markle Court
Downtown Bridgeport, CT. 06604
(203)334-7748, clgallerybpt@gmail.com
Support the Arts in Bridgeport.
www.citylightsgallery.org
Regular Gallery Hours:
W-F 11:30-5 Sat. 12-4Second Thursdays open 'til 7 p.m.


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