2013 MFA Thesis opens Apr 4 in Higgins Hall

The Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) Thesis Exhibition, featuring the paintings and illustrations of WCSU M.F.A. students, will be on display from noon to 4 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays from Thursday, April 4, through Monday, April 15, in The Higgins Gallery in Room 101 of the Higgins Hall Annex on the university's Midtown campus, 181 White St. in Danbury. There will be an artist reception from 4:30 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 4. The exhibition and reception will be free and open to the public.

Joel Spector MFa '05 opening postponed

Rowena Spector writes, "Hello everyone,
The reception for Joel Spector's work will be rescheduled. Joel is unable to attend tonight due to illness. We will advise you of the new date as soon as we know and hope you will be able to attend."
Sincerely, Rowena Spector

Nathen Meyer '04

Nathan Meyer: "Exploring Motion: Wood Sculpture"
April 4 - 25


Canterbury School, 101 Aspetuck Avenue,
New Milford, CT 06776
(860) 210-3800

Artist Reception: Thursday, April 4

7:00pm until 8:30pm

Gallery Hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri: 9 - 3,
Wed & Sat: 9-12...or by appt
http://www.facebook.com/marsha.doran.7#!/events/462193127185701/

Heather White Rodgers '02

Heather writes, "We are opening this Saturday from 11-3! Stop in and see our brand new retail shop! We will have Grand Opening Specials and prizes! See our ad in section 2 of the Voices."

Jamison Odone MFA '10

Hey folks--
I'll be in the area (up from Maryland)as a guest artist at The Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art this Sunday, 3/24 from 2-5pm, basically making a big drawing for the launch of their Extreme Draw On program. I'm attaching an EXTREMELY rough draft of what I'll be making but it's supposed to be something like 20' long to cover some wall-sized paper and dedicated to a dear departed friend. So--please come out and draw, watch me sink/fail/succeed, see the opening that will be happening inside the museum at the same time, bring Oliver some sort of Spiderman toy, etc.
All best, J

Here's the info for the opening and what I'll be doing from the museum's facebook page:
Extreme Drawing Opening Reception Featuring Six New Exhibitions

Please join us at a reception for Extreme Drawing, a series of exhibitions and programs that investigate the vast creative potential of this universal means of expression. Explore solo projects by Amelie Chabannes, Harry Dodge, Robert Longo, and Jane South; Creative Growth, featuring work by Dan Miller and Judith Scott; and Ballpoint Pen Drawing Since 1950, a group presentation examining the use of an ubiquitous everyday writing tool for art making featuring work by Rita Ackermann, Bill Adams, Alighiero Boetti, Dawn Clements, Russell Crotty, Jan Fabre, Alberto Giacometti, Joanne Greenbaum, Martin Kippenberger, Il Lee, and Toyin Odutola. Meet the artists, join docent-led tours, participate in creative family activities, and enjoy some of Fairfield County's favorite food trucks!

Extreme Draw On! Program Launch

Featuring A Special Tribute to Maurice Sendak. Get ready to draw on! the walls of The Aldrich and kick off this six-week program that celebrates every aspect of drawing. Team up with artist Jamison Odone and add your artistic mark on a collaborative mural inspired by your favorite Maurice Sendak characters. From March 24 through May 4, Extreme Draw On! offers workshops, classes, events, and activities for all ages at the Museum and in the community.

Admission $10 adults; $5 seniors and students; FREE for members, pre-K–12 teachers, and children 18 and under.

Information and Reservations Visit aldrichart.org; call 203.438.4519.

For Art Students

http://connecticut.aiga.org/scholarship/

Deadline: March 31, 2013 / Notification: April 30, 2013


The $1,000 AIGA Connecticut Creative Scholarship program rewards students who produce exceptional work at university art and design programs across Connecticut. Each year one scholarship recipient is selected for their creative ability combined with their demonstrated commitment to their field of study.

CRITERIA

Applicant must be enrolled in a Connecticut college or University

Applicant must be a Freshman, Sophomore or Junior

Applicant must be an AIGA CT member or join AIGA during the application process before submission

(visit http://aiga.org/join for details on membership)

AREAS OF STUDY
Advertising (art direction only)
Fine Arts
Graphic Design
Illustration
Interactive Design/Motion Graphics
Photography

REQUIREMENTS

All applicants for the 2013 AIGA CT Creative Scholarship program must submit the following to ‘scholarship@connecticut.aiga.org’:

5 pieces of original work (submissions must be digital in pdf format, each under 2 megabytes)

An essay on why you have chosen the field you are majoring in as a profession

One letter of reference from a professor

Submission form (AIGA-CT_ScholarshipApplication)



SELECTION AND NOTIFICATION PROCESS

Entries will be carefully evaluated by a jury of Connecticut creative professionals, including Pamela WIlliams, Alexander Isley, Sean Kernan, Richard Hollant, and John Gibson. Submissions will be reviewed and a final group vote will determine the winner. The winner will be notified by April 30, 2013. Winners will be formally awarded at the AIGA Connecticut Fellows event in May 2013.



QUESTIONS AND MORE INFORMATION
Please email ‘scholarship@connecticut.aiga.org’ with any questions.

Jobs sent to me :)

Director, Marketing/Development at The Groden Network (http://www.afpri.org/clientimages/40235/jobpostings/2013/2013%2003%2008%20groden%20network.pdf)


Director of Development at (http://www.afpri.org/clientimages/40235/jobpostings/2013/2013%2003%2014%20TAPA.pdf) Trinity Academy for the Performing Arts

Director, Special Events (http://www.afpri.org/clientimages/40235/jobpostings/2013/2013%2003%2014%20American%20Red%20Cross.pdf) at American Red Cross

Membership Coordinator (http://www.afpri.org/clientimages/40235/jobpostings/2013/2013%2003%2014%20Preserve%20Rhode%20Island.pdf) at Preserve Rhode Island

Artists opportunity

Drop-in Drawing: Creating TexturesPublic · By The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York


Friday, March 15 - 6:30pm until 8:30pm. Join talented art instructors in the galleries for informal sketching fun in this bi-weekly program. Materials are provided, but you may bring your own sketchbook; pencils only. Instruction provided every thirty minutes. Come and go as you like between each session. Open to visitors of all ages.



Free with Museum admission. Details here: http://met.org/11VKado

Nancy White Cassidy MFA '05

Nancy White Cassidy shared Artist Run Website's photo.


For my artist friends....how many of these things have happened to you? For me...I say at least 75%.

Margaret Grimes

RETROSPECTIVE ART EXHIBITION ends this week




The retrospective exhibition featuring a body of work spanning more than 40 years by landscape painter Margaret Grimes. The exhibition ends Thursday, March 14, at The Gallery at Higgins Hall. Gallery hours are Monday through Thursday from noon to 4 p.m. Stop by today or tomorrow if you have not yet seen this beautiful show.  For more information, callx78403 or visit www.wcsu.edu/newsevents/Grimesretrospectiveexhibition.asp.

Joel Spector MFA '05

Joel writes, "The Brookfield Arts Commission has invited me to show my work at the Brookfield Town Hall. We will be having an Artist's Reception on Thursday, March 21, 2013. I hope you could stop in for a few minutes and view the the show. Refreshments will be served. Thank you."

Call to Artists - RGOA

3rd Annual Juried Member Show at the Ridgefield Guild of Artists


April 13 - May 12, 2013

Gallery Hours: Wednesday-Sunday from 12 to 4pm, Opening Reception: Saturday, April 13th - 4 to 6pm
Receiving Dates: Saturday March 30, Monday and Tuesday, April 1st and 2nd from 12-4
For more information visit our website at http://www.rgoa.org

Congratulations!

Catherine Vanaria writes, "Congratulations to some of our current photography students (Alexandra Sweeney, Jamie Woolfe and Antigua Samuelson) and two alumni ( Amanda Emanuel, Mike Macklem) who photographed New York Fashion week."

Ridgefield Arts Council’s 6th Annual “All-Artists Networking Party

Friday, March 22, 2013, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM


The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, 258 Main Street, Ridgefield, CT (map)

Want to meet similar, like-minded people interested in culture and the arts? Connect at the Ridgefield Arts Council’s 6th Annual “All-Artists Networking Party”

Presented in partnership with Ridgefield Arts Council, The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum's Radius program and the Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut.

Special Guest - Clayton Press, Linn Press/ADVISORY

Enjoy complimentary wine and hors d'oeuvres as you mingle with other visual and performing artists.

Admission is FREE • Donations are WELCOMED!

RSVP:
Event Chair: Carolina Fernandez

http://www.meetup.com/WesternConnecticut-Arts-Meetup-Group/events/107367172/

Carmen Lund MFA '06

Carmen Lund posted a photo to LEAP! with Carmen Lund's timeline.

Check out the opportunities to LEAP! into your creativity this Spring! First workshop is A Playdte for Adults on April 10 - Play , Painting and wind!

http://www.silvermineart.org/education/courses.php?s=15&type=All&f=279&d&c=0&browse=1

Ken Scaglia

Professor Ken Scaglia at the Carriage Barn Arts Center, New Canaan, CT. Opening March 17, 4-6pm. On view through April 14th. Check www.carriagebarn.org for gallery hours.

Stalin Estevez '00

Stalin Estevez who will be one of the artists exhibiting at Trailer Box an Arts Project Space @ Jim Felice Studios April 13, 5pm-7pm

The show is called "From The Street To Canvas And Beyond" at Trailer Box Gallery thought you'd be interested in Stalin's great work.

Phyllis Boger MFA '02

Phyllis writes,
"What a surprise my painting at the dixon is in the Memphis magazine."

Call for your young artists

FRIDGE

ART!

Art & Frame of Danbury is hosting a kids art show and fundraiser event to benefit Ann's Place

 

Fridge Art will be on display from March 16 - April 13

 

Opening Reception:

Saturday, March 16, 5-7pm

Hors d'oevres and refreshments will be served

Musical Guest Uncle Zac the Uke Guy

 

 

Submission Info:

-Open to all kids preschool through high school

-Submissions due by March 12

-All art must be unframed

-Limit 2 pieces per artist

-Max size 16x20

-Both 2- and 3-dimensional works will be accepted 

-A $5 submission fee per piece will be collected at time of drop-off**

-50% of all art sales will be donated, the other 50% will go to the artist

-Special prices on framing of any purchased artwork, with 30% to be donated

**Submission fee will cover the cost of the opening reception. Any extra money collected will be donated

Two Great Workshops for Visual Artists This Saturday!!

Saturday, March 9th Make. Art. Work. presents two workshops at the University of New Haven.

Jackie Battenfield will present a Marketing Your Work workshop from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. That afternoon, from 1:30 to 4 pm, the Working with Exhibitors workshop will bring together a panel of arts professionals to teach artists how to work with exhibitors.

Jackie Battenfield is a popular speaker on the challenges of sustaining a career in the visual arts. Author of the best-selling book, The Artist's Guide: How to Make a Living Doing What You Love, she is an artist who has supported herself from art sales for over twenty years. She teaches career development programs for visual artists at the Creative Capital Foundation, and Columbia University. This workshop will identify the essential networking and promotional tools, the steps required to develop a marketing strategy based upon one's art and goals.
The afternoon session, Working with Exhibitors, will bring participating artists face to face with gallery directors and curators. Presenters will include independent curator Deborah Frizzell, Helen Kauder of Artspace, Laura Marsh of the University of New Haven, and Sophia Gevas of Silvermine Arts Center. These experts will share an abundance of information, including what they are look for in the artists they choose to exhibit, and common obstacles that artists create for themselves.

These workshops are part of a professional development series designed to support visual artists in CT who are actively showing and selling artwork in pursuit of a professional career as an artist. Artists may choose to register for one or both workshops. Tickets are $28 each or $56 for the full day. Boxed lunch tickets are an additional $10. Visit www.makeartwork.org for more information and to register. This event is expected to sell-out, so pre-registration is suggested.


Make.Art.Work., Career Strategies for Visual Artists, is presented by the Arts Council of Greater New Haven, Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County, Greater Hartford Arts Council, with support from the Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation. For more information contact Jeanne Thomma, Program Coordinator, at Jeanne@makeartwork.org .

This information was provided by Betsy Davidson MFA '10

Tiffany Johnson mfa '12

Tiffany
writes, "Just got a letter of acceptance for Weir Farm Residency in September. Yay!"

Artists Networking Group

• Friday, March 22, 2013

  6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
• The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum

  258 Main Street, Ridgefield, CT (map)
• Want to meet similar, like-minded people interested in culture and the arts? Connect at the Ridgefield Arts Council’s 6th Annual “All-Artists Networking Party”
  Presented in partnership with Ridgefield Arts Council, The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum's Radius program and the Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut.
  
  Special Guest - Clayton Press, Linn Press/ADVISORY
  
  Enjoy complimentary wine and hors d'oeuvres as you mingle with other visual and performing artists.
  Admission is FREE • Donations are WELCOMED!
  RSVP: [masked] | Event Chair: Carolina Fernandez
  

ShawnaLee Waterbury Kwashnak '97

The Oxford Cultural Arts Commission’s Gallery of Art presents the art of ShawnaLee W. Kwashnak for their March 2013 Exhibit at Town Hall OCAC Gallery of Art.

A collection of portraits rendered in pencils, charcoals, and oils are on display. ShawnaLee’s art work can be viewed at the current exhibit during business hours Monday through Friday from 9AM to 5PM at Oxford Town Hall at 486 Oxford Road Connecticut.  For more information contact the OCAC at artgallery@oxfordculturalarts.org Info@oxfordculturalarts.org www.oxfordculturalarts.org