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.


ART/BPT/2013/DETAILS1/25/13 - 2/22/13

MFA Visiting Artist series continues

February 5 in White Hall, Viewing Room 1 at 11 am

Gulgun Aliriza MFA '07

Gulgun invites you to an opening reception next weekend.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 27, 2013
5-7pm
OPENING RECEPTION: "The Power of Place" at HVCCA
I am delighted to be participating in this group show.
Come to see the show!

summer and fall fellowships in visual arts, writing and music

The Lighthouse Works is now accepting applications for summer and fall fellowships in visual arts, writing and music! Fellowships last six weeks, and The Lighthouse Works provides studio space, housing, meals, a travel allowance and a stipend to defray expenses. Fellows enjoy the beauty and relative solitude of Fishers Island, NY. Apply by Feb. 1.

http://www.thelighthouseworks.com/

Elizabeth L. Mahaffey Arts Administration Fellowship

Applications are being accepted.


The deadline for FY2013 is by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, February 1, 2013.



The Elizabeth L. Mahaffey Arts Administration Fellowship annually recognizes one exceptionally accomplished Connecticut arts administrator with a $2,500 award to be used for professional development activities. To be eligible, administrators must be state residents employed by Connecticut nonprofit arts organizations (or involved in ongoing arts programs of nonprofit organizations, colleges and universities). Applicants must have at least seven years of professional arts administration experience, including three with their current organization. Individuals must be full-time residents of the state. Administrators employed as consultants, contractors or subcontractors are not eligible to apply. Unpaid and volunteer staff members are also ineligible.

http://www.ct.gov/cct/cwp/view.asp?a=3933&q=293768

Art Quotes

The job of the artist is always to deepen the mystery.


::: Francis Bacon :::

Call to Photographic Artists - Guilford Art Center

IMAGES 2013
This annual, juried photography competition is open to all residents of Connecticut and is highly regarded for excellence statewide. IMAGES 2013 is the 32nd annual competition and exhibition. IMAGES celebrates the art of photography in its many aspects, formats and technologies and encourages excellence among photographic artists. IMAGES is the only annual, statewide, professionally juried competition and exhibition open to all Connecticut photographers. All photographers with a passion and dedication to photography as an art form are invited to submit work for consideration by a distinguished panel of professionals. Judges for this annual competition bring varying areas of expertise to the review of photographs and have included educators, curators, photographers, critics and gallery owners.

IMAGES 2013 Dates:
Submissions @ Guilford Art Center, 411 Church Street, Guilford CT.

Friday, March 15, 4pm - 8pm
Saturday, March 16, 10am - 4pm
Sunday, March 17, 10am - 4pm

2013 Submission guidelines and entry forms will be coming in January.

All events take place at the Guilford Art Center, 411 Church Street, Guilford, CT.
Collectors' Night: Friday, March 22, 6pm - 8pm
Artists' Award Reception: Sunday, March 24, 3pm - 5pm (Awards presented at 4pm)

Exhibition: Monday, March 25 through Saturday, April 13, Noon - 4pm daily, Thursdays until 8pm.

Tiffany Johnson MFA '12

Tiffany will be a participating artists in the Accessible Art 2013! Look for her at one or more locations: CityCenter Danbury, City of Danbury, Regional YMCA - Escape to the Arts, Danbury Museum & Historical Society, The Upstairs Gallery Molten Java

Opening Night at Danbury Museum & Historical Society is Saturday, January 26, 2013, 4:00pm until 6:00pm. as part of 2013 Accessible Art Exhibit, in cooperation with The Cultural Alliance of Western CT (formerly known as HVCA)

This juried exhibit will run through March 22, 2013 and will be open for viewing Tuesday through Saturday from 10am to 4pm in Huntington Hall.

Call for Artists!

Job opportunities

Mattatuck Museum

Two positions open and accepting resumes through 02/28/2013. The Mattatuck Museum seeks full-time:

DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION with extensive experience in program development, administration and staff supervision.

DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR to lead efforts to expand and diversify the Museum’s funding sources and donor base.

For full job descriptions and information on how to apply, visit www.mattatuckmuseum.org/employment.

Phyllis Boger MFA '02

Artist Phyllis Boger will bring several examples of her work and explain how her art is inspired by the media she is exploring at Munch and Learn at Dixon Gallery and Gardens on Wednesday, January 16, 2013 - 12:00 pm

Painting, Collage and Works on Fabric: Varying Media

Sheri Schwartz MFA '13

Sheri sent the following link so we can enjoy her interview from January 11, 2013


Under pressure: Q&A with Sheri Schwartz by joe bun keo  on Two coats of Paint, an online forum to share reviews, commentary, news, and background information about painting and related subjects. 
http://www.twocoatsofpaint.com/2013/01/under-pressure-q-with-sheri-schwartz.html

Polly Messer '98

Polly Messer & Grayson Hugh


This coming Saturday - Grayson & Polly @ The Cutting Room, NYC.

Grayson Hugh - Tickets - The Cutting Room - New York, NY - January 19th, 2013

Call to Artists - Juried Show

 

"The Melt" a juried exhibition at The Mercurial Gallery in Danbury. Best in show will be awarded a solo exhibition in 2014 at the gallery.

Gallery Exhibition: 'The Melt' Juried Exhibition Featuring various mediums by local artists

February 23, 2013 - March 22, 2013
Opening reception Saturday, February 23, 5-7pm
Regular gallery hours: Wed & Fri 11am-5pm, Sat. 1-5pm, Sun. 1-4pm We are a traditional gallery fostering adventurous and accessible art in downtown Danbury

The Mercurial Gallery, 11 Library Place, Danbury, CT, http://themercurialgallery.com,
info@themercurialgallery.com, (203)744-9179

Icicles dripping. Glaciers fading. Cheese oozing on a hot sandwich. A hinted smile. A choked emotion, seeping out into paint, or steel, or ink. The Mercurial invites artists of all media to capture their concept of “The Melt” in our 2013 juried exhibition.

Drop off dates are Wednesday, 2/6 11-5pm, Friday, 2/8 11-5pm, & Saturday 2/9, 1-5pm. $20 submission fee, 1 piece per artist. For a submission form, visit themercurialgallery.com.
Parking is available directly across the street from the gallery in the Charles A. Bardo Parking Garage. Main Street parking is free on Sundays and after 5:30pm. For more information, call The Mercurial at (203)744-9179, email info@themercurialgallery.com, or visit themercurialgallery.com.

Kevin Dunn MFA '11

Kevin is teaching at Washington Art Association for this season.

Join him at the The Sneak Peek Open House! Let's make art: 11am - 4pm. See you there!

Michael Whelan

Michael writes, "Oh God, I still own half this stuff. Worse, i still use them! Am I destined to be put in the museum as an artifact myself?;-)"
http://www.forgottenartsupplies.com/

call for artists!

Toy Makers II Competition Brochures are going out, and entries are already coming in! Visit https://westportartscenter.org/gallery/calls-for-entry for more information and to download the entry form. Submissions due February 11.

for CT artists

Registration is now open for Make.Art.Work. a new six-month comprehensive professional practice program for Connecticut visual artists presented by the Arts Council of Greater New Haven, Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County, and the Greater Hartford Arts Council with support from the Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation. The first


of 8 workshops titled “Goal Setting and Career Planning” will be presented on 1/28 in New Haven, on 1/29 in Hartford and on 1/30 in Fairfield.

http://makeartwork.org/

ASMP Exhibition

On the blog/at the Gallery at Still River Editions: "Orange" The CT ASMP Members' Exhibition opens this Saturday, Jan. 12 from 4 pm - 6 pm.

http://stillrivereditions.blogspot.com/2013/01/orange-ct-asmp-members-exhibition-at.html

Megan Marden MFA '12

Painter, Megan Marden (http://www.meganmarden.com/) created the site CT ArtList (http://www.ctartlist.com/) to provide visibility and valuable information to working Connecticut visual artists. The website lists information on 155 (and counting) Connecticut galleries and art spaces. Additionally the website provides listings for arts employment, internships, grants and residencies. Calls for artists and exhibition opportunities statewide are updated on a regular basis.

The curated image bank currently features 18 artists from every corner of the state, and in all different stages of their careers. An overwhelming majority of the featured artists are graduates of Connecticut art schools.

CT ArtList (http://www.ctartlist.com/) is presenting it’s first pop-up show of artists from the website’s curated image bank.

CT ArtList Pop-Up Exhibition By CT ArtList

Feb 9 at 4:00pm until 7:00pm

703 Kent Road, Gaylordsville, CT

Call for nominations

http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?llr=gehlu7cab&v=001ZWNbY6QNS4zejkqD3zw0SkgeBL_5JVFaWh2sDkPm3oSQpAZVeTK7WU-ll48Q5AZImfDqbzcbLdYQYgnQcFy9iFRuKpBHtUbDQrRGQRJgmJ0pbvMvBSWGIA%3D%3D


The Connecticut League of History Organizations presents Awards of Merit to institutions and individuals who demonstrate the highest of professional standards, and who enhance and further the understanding of Connecticut history. The purpose of the Awards of Merit is to recognize the care, thought and effort invested in these contributions and to inspire and encourage others by acknowledging exceptional contributions to state and local history.



Applications DUE (in office) by February 1, 2013
Follow this link for guidelines, forms and more:
http://clho.org/proj/awardsofmerit/?utm_source=Awards+of+Merit+-+Apply+Now%21&utm_campaign=Awards+of+Merit+announcement+number+1&utm_medium=email

Jennifer Cordon Wyzykowski MFA '12

Jennifer writes, "Debuting my NEW children's book at Harwinton Library. I have written and illustrated and hoping to publish the book, plus some new work. This event runs from January 7 through February 29."

OPENING RECEPTION is January 19, 1-4, with a snow date of January 26, 1:30-4.
The public is welcome to come and meet the artist and enjoy some refreshments. The show, titled "Growing" is a display of mixed media works by the artist.

More of her artwork can be seen at www.wix.com/jwillustration/art.

80 Bentley Drive Harwinton, CT 06791
Phone (860) 485-9113

Jill Sarver MFA '10

Dear Artist/Art Enthusiast,

We are now accepting submissions for SOLOS 2013, juried by MASS MoCA curator, Susan Cross. Please see the attached PDF and Artwork Checklist to include in your submission. You may also download a copy on our website.

As a courtesy to students, we are offering a Student Rate of $40 which includes the entry fee to SOLOS + a one-year Membership to the Westport Arts Center. Students are required to submit a copy of their current student ID along with their application.

Please forward this email to anyone who may be interested in applying to SOLOS 2013. If you have any questions please email me in a new email message at jill@westportartscenter.org or call 203-222-7070.


Sincerely,

--
Jill Sarver
Visual Arts Coordinator
Westport Arts Center
 2013_SOLOS_EntryForm_FINAL.pdf Download File
 Solos_Artwork_Checklist.xlsDownload File

Call for Artists - Art & Frame

Close Knit
A Group Fiber Art Show

On Display January 26 - March 10 

CALL FOR ARTISTS

Submission Drop-Off Jan 20 & 21

Pick-Up for non-selected works Jan 23

$20 Submission Fee per artist

Limit 5 pieces per artist

Max size 4' wide by 5' tall

OPENING RECEPTION

Saturday, January 26 from 5-7pm

hors d'oevres and refreshments will be served

Musical Guest Lisa Furman performing Celtic and Traditional American Music

Call for Artists - SCAN

Coming Shows:  
COLOR IN MARCH ART SHOW:  
  March 5 – 29
Members are invited to display their creative talent in SCAN’s first "Color in March Art Show" at the Municipal Building on Fairfield Campus in Newtown.
Prospectus available in February.  

ANNUAL JURIED ART SHOW:
  June 14 – 23
To be held at the
Cyrenius Booth Library.

Save the dates

Alain Picard '97

Alain writes, "For those who live locally, I'll be giving a portrait demonstration next Wednesday evening, January 9, with SCAN in Newtown, CT. The demo begins at 7:30PM in the Newtown Meeting House. I can't think of a better time to celebrate life, and cherish the beauty of humanity through the art of the portrait. Come join me!"

Studio classes begin in February: Choose your own subject
Four Week Studio Class, Tuesdays 7:00-9:30pm

A) February 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2013

B) May 7, 14, 21 & 28,  2013  

Location: Picard Studio

Cost: $200

Alain J. Picard

12 Hillside Road | Southbury CT 06488 | 203.297.1399 

www.picardstudio.com

Carmen Lund MFA '06

January workshops by Carmen Lund. No experience needed! http://www.silvermineart.org/education/courses.php?s=13&type=All&f=279&d&c=17&browse=1

Take a "right" and see what happens!

Call for Artists! First Street Gallery

Entry for the 2013 National Juried Exhibition is open! You can find the prospectus and link to the entry form here: http://firststreetgallery.net/NJEprospectus13.html.


2013 National Juried Exhibition


June 20 - July 13, 2013

Juror: Donald Kuspit

ENTRY DEADLINE MARCH 31, 2013
Inquiries: NJEinquiries@firststreetgallery.net • 646-336-8053