Jamison Odone MFA '10

Jamison writes, "Hey folks--

Made this yesterday during my "Hurricane Day" off from teaching at Frostburg State U.

Enjoy!

J"

Ron Lawlor '93

Ron is offering a spot on the Danbury Whalers Place-Mat

Ron writes, "Hello Friends,

Danbury Whalers' season has begun.

As I type this email we are producing their promotional Place-Mat.

25,000 Place-Mats = $290    2 tickets to a regular season home game included.

If you have advertised on their Place-Mat in the past you will receive an additional 2 tickets to a second home game.

 

R.E. LAWLOR Graphics & Printing
Design • Print • Direct Mail • Marketing • Advertising • Web Services  
233 Greenwood Avenue, Bethel, Connecticut
Phone: 203-748-4144
relawlorcompany@yahoo.com

Joel Spector MFA '05

Joel sent the following news!!!!
Greetings!


I am delighted to share some good news!

And Still They Bloom: A Family’s Journey of Loss and Healing recently received the following honors:

A Gold Medal in the Juvenile Level 2 Books (Ages 9–12): Body, Mind & Spirit Category for the 2012 Mom’s Choice Awards! http://www.momschoiceawards.com/search-winners/1/?p_search=and%20still%20they%20bloom&cat=all&scat=all

A Bronze Medal in the Mind-Body-Spirit/Self-Esteem category of the 2012 Moonbeam Children's Book Awards!http://www.independentpublisher.com/article.php?page=1593


To read recent book reviews, click on the following links:
http://www.readerkidz.com/2012/10/09/and-still-they-bloom-by-amy-rovere/

http://www.jumpintoabook.com/2012/09/and-still-they-bloom/
Audio podcast interviews will air in November 2012 on the following Web sites: www.opentohope.com andwww.jumpintoabook.com.

All proceeds from the sale of the book benefit the American Cancer Society.

Place your book order here: http://acs.bookstore.ipgbook.com/and-still-they-bloom-products-9781604430363.php?page_id=32&pid=ACN or email trade.sales@cancer.org for bulk pricing.

Thanks for your support!

Phyllis Boger MFA '02

Phyllis writes,

Memphis Botanic Garden
"Handmade Silk Scarf Workshops with Phyllis Boger"
Handmade Silk Scarf workshop. November 7, 10, OR 12. 10:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. with ½ hour lunch break.
Join Phyllis Boger to make a scarf for gift giving or for keeping. All supplies will be provided to complete one scarf in this one day workshop. Extra scarves will be available for a minimal fee.
Students will learn how to stretch, color (tray dyeing/resist,) and steam silk. All skill levels welcome.

MBG members $85/non-members $99.
Pre-payment due 10 days prior to class.
Call 636-4128 to register.

Jeff Buckholz '10

‘Crown of Clowns’ Illustration Exhibit Opens November 3 at The Mercurial

By Amanda Bloom

‘Crown of Clowns’, a tag team, artistic extravaganza by illustrative painters Andrew Werner and Jeff Buckholz, will be underway at The Mercurial Gallery in downtown Danbury, Connecticut from November 3 through December 14. The gallery and artists welcome you into an archaic abyss that would knock the cigarette filter from Hunter S. Thompson’s lips were he with us today. Werner and Buckholz’s illustrations will lead you into a world of emotion, narrative, and psychedelia that will, without a doubt, incite deep notions of wonder and excitement. Both artists’ originality compliment their shared love for immediacy and line.

An opening reception for ‘Crown of Clowns’ will take place at the gallery on Saturday, November 3 from 7 to 9pm. An artist talk will take place mid-exhibit on Wednesday, November 21 at 6pm, and Ben Simon, a Brooklyn-based musician who makes his own guitars stocked with keyboards, drum machines, and even microphones will perform at ‘Crown of Clowns’ on Saturday, December 8 at 7pm.

Joan Polzin MFA '05

Joan writes, "A few new paintings. I'm posting on www.dailypaintworks.com, if you would like to see some more. It's a fun site to browse; many outstanding artists selling work at reasonable prices."

Alissa DeGregorio '12

Alissa writes, "So honored that my painting was used to decorate the program handed out at the Dalai Lama's speech today..."

The Dalai Lama was at WCSU 10/18 & 10/19

Bridget Grady MFA '04 of Blue Horse Arts Studio

Bridget writes, "Please do pass this on to anyone interested in learning stained glass. Thanks for your support. "

Derek Leka MFA '07

Derek writes, "Hello All,
I will be New Haven's City Wide Open Studios, Alternative Space this weekend with my new work.

It is located at the New Haven Register Building, 40 Sargent Drive, New Haven, Connecticut 06511.

Hope to see you there."

Call for Artists - Art & Frame

PHOTO SHOW!

On Display November 3 through December 2
Calling all photographers!

Get your entries in for our first ever Photo Show at Art & Frame of Danbury.

Due date for submissions is October 29th.
Max size is 24"x24" including frame with a limit of 2 entries per artist.
A $10 submission fee per piece will be collected at time of drop-off.

Opening reception will be held on November 3 from 5-7pm with very special musical guest Bri Hiltz on the piano. Hors d'oeuvres and refreshments will be served.

Artists breakfast request

Good morning!  

I co-chair the upcoming Business Supports the Arts Breakfast, hosted by The Cultural Alliance (HVCA).  I am a fine artist, own an arts school, and as well, create public art.  I write to you, artist-to-artist, with news of funding possibilities for artistic endeavors by all of us.  I'd like to inform you that the breakfast this year will be of specific interest to individual artists that now have newly developed opportunities to partner with cities, towns and corporations to create art motivated by us, the artists. 

Response to The Cultural Alliance's invitation to attend the breakfast has been astounding this year, in big part due to the key note speaker, Kip Bergstrom, the Deputy Commissioner of our state's  Commission on the Arts.  Not only his commission, but Kip himself, deeply believe in and recognize the importance of the individual artist in the big picture of Placemaking, and Economic Development.  His keynote address at the October 29, 2012 breakfast is sure to spark the imagination and feed the motivation of all of us with regard to the funding opportunities being made available directly to artists.

My partner Bruce and I received one of 7 grants made available to artists by the Commission on the Arts this year, partnering with  municipalities, in the City Canvases initiative.  It has been a phenomenal, creative, innovative experience to work with the state on this project.  I urge all of you as artists to make a point of attending this breakfast to gain a full understanding of the back story of the opportunities that await motivated artists that pursue the many new avenues being presented to our creative community!  As well, you will hear firsthand the definition of creative placemaking and economic development with respect to the arts.

The cost per ticket is $30.  There will be entertainment, music, an impressive raffle, a most unique, delicious breakfast menu and the chance to not only be inspired by Kip Bergstrom's comments but also more knowledgeable with regard to your own artistic success.  You can email me for further information if you have any questions!

Don't hesitate!  You must reserve your place by visiting http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07e69kmr7w876b8301

The breakfast is right round the corner and at this point seating is limited.  I know personally how vital being informed of these opportunities is, so I hope to see many of you, my fellow artists, at this event!

--
Joanne Hunter
Eileen adds, Dan Goble will be one of the speakers.

Call for Artists

The Connecticut Office of the Arts, Arts Catalyze Placemaking ACP-4 Sustaining Support online application is now available (http://www.cultureandtourism.org/cct/cwp/view.asp?a=3933&q=507176). Direct link https://coa.myreviewroom.com/

If you have any questions regarding ACP, please email to: acp.questions@ct.gov.


Thank you.


DECD/CT Office of the Arts

David Boyajian at the Sculpture Barn

Come to The Sculpture Barn and view new works from David Boyajian, Richard Pitts, Dave Gerlach and Denis Folz. In the gallery you will see painting and sculpture. Outdoors in the sculpture field their will also be new work.
Rain or shine Saturday Oct. 20, 2012 at 2PM-6PM. Bring your friends.

On the day of the show there will be a 10% discount on outdoor sculptures.
David writes, "Hope to see you Saturday."

WCSU Faculty Exhibition

Join us tonight!!!
Creativity & Compassion
A Faculty Exhibition at The Gallery at Higgins Hall

Opening Reception: October 11, 2012 from 5 - 7 pm
    October 11 - November 29

Eileen Coladarci is doing a workshop for Escape to the Arts

 

Regional YMCA of Western Connecticut

ESCAPE to the Arts

Artists Workshops

Writing an Artist’s Statement & Bio

October 16, 2012

6:00 – 7:30 pm

Ages 15 – adult

Free (reservations required)

What is the difference between an Artist's Statement and an Artists Bio? This 90 minute workshop will provide you with the guidelines on how to present yourself in print. Eileen Coladarci, with many years of experience in artist promotion, will guide the attending artists in successful media presentation.

coming soon...... 

Watercolor Workshop

December 5 – 7, 2012

9:00 am – 12:00 pm

$120   ($110 full YMCA members)

Three-day intensive watercolor workshop with artist Victoria Lange. Supplies not included.

For questions or to register, call 203.794.1413.

293 Main St., Danbury, CT  06810     www.regionalymca.org

Call for Photographers - Art & Frame

CALLING ALL PHOTOGRAPHERS!

Art & Frame of Danbury will be hosting a PHOTO SHOW!

Due date for submissions is Monday, October 29

Limit of 2 pieces per artist

Max size 24"x24"

A $10 submission fee per piece will be collected at time of drop off

All pieces must be framed and ready to hang on the due date. If you need framing or matting, please bring your pieces a minimum of one week early.

Opening reception will be held on Saturday, November 3 from 5-7pm

Hors d'oeuvres and refreshments will be served.

have a question? call Art & Frame at (203)748-0197
or email artandframeofdanbury@gmail.com

Jill Sarver MFA '10

Patte Corcoran '85

Monroe Arts Council Annual Membership Show

The Monroe Arts Council (MAC) is hosting their annual membership show with an opening on October 5th, 7-8:30pm in the downstairs gallery of the Edith Wheeler Memorial Library in Monroe, CT, (733 Monroe Tnpk, Monroe CT 06468), with food, drink and music to celebrate!  The Library is open during the day for anyone who wants to go earlier. The Monroe Arts Council is a non-profit organization engaged in the encouragement of  participation in creative & artistic endeavors in and around the Monroe community. Please come enjoy!

Hope to see you there!

Patte & Andy

 Find us on Facebook, search “Monroe Arts Council”, “like”!

Bridget Grady MFA '05

JFoster Music Studio and Blue Horse Arts Studio are excited to announce a new series Stop Motion Animation courses beginning in November of this year. Stop Motion animation is a technique used in films such as “A Nightmare Before Christmas”, “Corpse Bride”, and “Frankenweenie” by Tim Burton as well as “Chicken Run”, “Wallace and Gromit”, and more recently “ParaNorman.”


The first module will cover the techniques, materials, and concepts behind creating a stop motion animation using found objects. Students will have fun learning how to bring any object to life by photographing a series of small movements of the object to give the illusion of motion and to tell a story that stirs the imagination.

The Stop Motion Short-Course is a series of four, one hour and a half lessons that will be held on Wednesdays from 4:30pm until 6:00pm starting on November 7. The age group for this module ranges 9-13 years of age. Materials will be provided for the course. We are pleased to offer this short-course at an introductory fee of $75 for the 4 lesson module.

Alissa DeGregorio '12

Alissa writes, "My children's illustration portfolio is officially up on the Story Book Arts website. Yay!
http://www.storybookartsinc.com/artists/degregorio.html

Storybook Arts, Inc.

www.storybookartsinc.com

Jill Sarver MFA '10

Jill invites WAC supporters,

"We are proud to announce the Round II of our Adult Education pilot series: Autumn Expressions/Plein Air Painting with Judy Katz. WAC launched Plein Air Seascape painting over the summer and the response was extremely positive with feedback to continue to offer more adult art programs.

In an effort to showcase this exciting program, we would like to offer the first class gratis to anyone who is interested in participating. The first class will be held on Thursday, October 4 from 12 - 3pm. Space is available on a first-come, first-serve basis; please confirm with me today if you would like to attend! Feel free to forward this invitation.

Call for Artists - SCAN

FALL ART SHOW & SALE:
October 19-21, 2012
Friday-Sunday 
10am - 5pm

Reception:
Friday, October 19 6pm - 8pm

 

Receiving:
Thursday, October 18 3pm - 6pm

End-of-Show Pick Up:
Sunday, October 21
5:00pm - 5:30pm
 

Click here for a Prospectus

 http://www.scanart.org/Documents/2012%20Fall%20Show%20Prospectus%20-%20Oct%2019,%202012%20-%20Letter%20Size.pdf

COA Proposal Application is NOW AVAILABLE

ACP-3 Implementation

·        The Arts Leadership (ACP-2 & 3) Expanded Guidelines are now available. 

·        The Summary Proposal Application is NOW AVAILABLE.

·        The Summary Proposal SUBMISSION DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO OCTOBER 9, 2012.

The full ACP-3 Implementation electronic application is currently NOT available (approximate release date is October 15, 2012) Note: only accepted Summary Proposal applicants may proceed with a full application.  Summary Proposals will be reviewed with notification on or around October 15, 2012. 

 

Dear Arts Constituent,

 

 

E-GRANTING SYSTEM

 

The new E-granting Portal is https://coa.myreviewroom.com/ 

 

Note: only the Summary Proposal application is available at this time.

Applicants can review the ACP program within the front end of the e-granting system before creating an account (review eligibility, etc.). 

 

FOR E-GRANT SYSTEM UPDATES:

APPLICANTS SHOULD CONTINUE TO CHECK THE Submission Process Overview webpage (http://www.cultureandtourism.org/cct/cwp/view.asp?a=4346&Q=510580&PM=1)

 

PROGRAM CATEGORY UPDATES & CONSTITUENT QUESTIONS:

 

NOTE: In the interest of fairness to all constituents, current policy requires arts staff to use the FAQs as our sole support to constituents applying to the ACP programs.  Constituents with questions are encouraged to send their questions to ACP.Questions@ct.gov and COA will continue to review questions and post responses on the FAQ & Resources page:
http://www.cultureandtourism.org/cct/cwp/view.asp?a=4346&Q=510488

 

Please carefully read the following information for the status each grant category and the e-granting application system.

 

EXPANDED GUIDELINES for ALL grant program categories are now available (as attachments) and posted on the ACP program webpage at http://www.cultureandtourism.org/cct/cwp/view.asp?a=3933&q=507176

 

 

ACP-1

·        The Connecticut Artists in Every Community (ACP-1) Expanded Guidelines are available.

·        The electronic Application is currently NOT available (approximate release date is October 10, 2012)

 

ACP-2

·        The Arts Leadership (ACP-2 & 3) Expanded Guidelines are now available. 

·        The electronic Application is currently NOT available (approximate release date is October 15, 2012)

 

ACP-3 Planning

·        The Arts Leadership (ACP-2 & 3) Expanded Guidelines are now available. 

·        The electronic Application is currently NOT available (approximate release date is October 15, 2012)

 

ACP-3 Implementation

·        The Arts Leadership (ACP-2 & 3) Expanded Guidelines are now available. 

·        The Summary Proposal Application is NOW AVAILABLE.

·        The Summary Proposal SUBMISSION DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO OCTOBER 9, 2012.

·        The full ACP-3 Implementation electronic application is currently NOT available (approximate release date is October 15, 2012) Note: only accepted Summary Proposal applicants may proceed with a full application.  Summary Proposals will be reviewed with notification on or around October 15, 2012. 

 

ACP-4

·        The Sustaining Relevance (ACP-4) Expanded Guidelines are now available. 

·        The Application is currently NOT available (approximate release date is October 5, 2012)