Thursday, April 30, 2015
Help C4FAP Find the Light(s)
Wednesday, April 29, 2015
Bike Fort Collins Helmet design Contest
Support Bicycle Safety with your Art! The winner’s design will be screen printed on 100 helmets that will be sold and shown off around town. Interested artists will receive a helmet to decorate with a design of their choice. The helmet will need to be returned, complete with design, to Bike Fort Collins by June 15, 2015.
All artist entries will receive exposure in a number of ways: designs will be featured in Bike Fort Collins’s monthly newsletter, on their website and Facebook page, and at their Bike Art Show, a fundraiser that will be held at the Downtown Artery on July 3rd. Winner will be determined by number of Facebook “likes” as well as a vote tally at the Bike Art Show. For more information, contact kellylynn.mcdonnell@
All artist entries will receive exposure in a number of ways: designs will be featured in Bike Fort Collins’s monthly newsletter, on their website and Facebook page, and at their Bike Art Show, a fundraiser that will be held at the Downtown Artery on July 3rd. Winner will be determined by number of Facebook “likes” as well as a vote tally at the Bike Art Show. For more information, contact kellylynn.mcdonnell@
A review of "The Hobbit" at UCA
Adam, age 5 y 10 mos - review - The Hobbit review
It was great! You should have seen it! There were only a few spooky parts. Bilbo Baggins was the first character we saw. He was eating real bread that looked like a whole bunch of muffins that were stuck together. The second character was Gandalf. He was wearing some stilts so he looked a lot like the real Gandalf in the movie, because the real Gandalf in the real movie was really tall. I haven't seen the movie, but my Dad told me how tall he was in the movie. Thorin Oakenshield, one of the dwarves, whacked the dragon named Smaug with a humongous fake sword. Galdalf gave the sword to Thorin Oakenshield from the elves. At the end of the play, they poured more than one hundred fake coins down. After the play, I got to take a picture with some of the characters. Taking pictures with the characters was really fun and I also got to keep one of the coins! It was much better than The Little Mermaid play, I think!
Annie age 3 y 1 mos - review - The Hobbit review
I thought it was spooky a lot, but I liked it. I liked the Queen [Elven Queen]. I liked that silly guy who pretended it was breakfast, but it was already morning outside. Bilbo Baggins! He ate breakfast, but it was fake morning on the TV [the video monitor used as a backdrop]. I want to come to a show with goblins at the end. I liked it.
Jennie Milner takes awesome notes
Grand Opening of Summit Studios
Come celebrate the Grand Opening of
Summit Studios new home, and two brand new businesses in the heart of
Old Town. First Friday, May 1st!. To help make the rent more affordable in
Old Town They have come up with a creative solution that benefits 3 different
businesses.
Partnering up with Bare Bones Haircuts and Red Root Yoga we will share the space at 237 Linden, previously Opiate Gallery.
There will still be a wall to support local guest artists that rotate out each month. This month's guest artist is Sarah Neubert.
More info on Summit Studios businesses-
Darren Mahuron opened Summit Studios Photography in 2005 and has been pushing the creative edge of commercial photography and video in Northern Colorado for 10 years.
Marie has been a licensed hairstylist in Fort Collins since 2008. She graduated from Hair Dynamics Education Center and continued her education and training at The Parlour salon in Old Town. In 2010 she started working at Scissors and Sinners Barbershop. She spent 4 years there specializing in Mens Barbering, including haircuts, fades, straight razoring, beard and mustache grooming, and styling. She has furthered her education with mens classes in both Denver and New York City. Marie cuts hair 11am-7pm Tuesday through Saturday
Nicole Hussain, owner and instructor at Red Root Yoga & Movement Arts, holds a BFA in Dance and is designated E-RYT (experienced registered yoga teacher) with Yoga Alliance. Nicole has been teaching dance since her early teens and teaching yoga since January 2009. She offers an artful practice that challenges students to dig deep on all levels, emphasizing authenticity and fearless exploration and expression of self. Her class schedule can be found at www.facebook.com/
Sarah Neubert has worked with yarn since the fourth grade, picking up fiber crafts here and there and eventually teaching herself to weave. Her approach to weaving is simple and meditative. She uses natural fibers in forms and colors that evoke the wild world. She lives in Fort Collins.
Partnering up with Bare Bones Haircuts and Red Root Yoga we will share the space at 237 Linden, previously Opiate Gallery.
There will still be a wall to support local guest artists that rotate out each month. This month's guest artist is Sarah Neubert.
More info on Summit Studios businesses-
Darren Mahuron opened Summit Studios Photography in 2005 and has been pushing the creative edge of commercial photography and video in Northern Colorado for 10 years.
Marie has been a licensed hairstylist in Fort Collins since 2008. She graduated from Hair Dynamics Education Center and continued her education and training at The Parlour salon in Old Town. In 2010 she started working at Scissors and Sinners Barbershop. She spent 4 years there specializing in Mens Barbering, including haircuts, fades, straight razoring, beard and mustache grooming, and styling. She has furthered her education with mens classes in both Denver and New York City. Marie cuts hair 11am-7pm Tuesday through Saturday
Nicole Hussain, owner and instructor at Red Root Yoga & Movement Arts, holds a BFA in Dance and is designated E-RYT (experienced registered yoga teacher) with Yoga Alliance. Nicole has been teaching dance since her early teens and teaching yoga since January 2009. She offers an artful practice that challenges students to dig deep on all levels, emphasizing authenticity and fearless exploration and expression of self. Her class schedule can be found at www.facebook.com/
Sarah Neubert has worked with yarn since the fourth grade, picking up fiber crafts here and there and eventually teaching herself to weave. Her approach to weaving is simple and meditative. She uses natural fibers in forms and colors that evoke the wild world. She lives in Fort Collins.
Buy some pot(s)!
Forty-plus
members of the Boulder Potters Guild are exhibiting and selling their
recent work at the Boulder County Fairgrounds in Longmont, CO. This sale
is a great opportunity for the public to see and touch beautiful
ceramics and to speak with the artists and potters. This sale also helps
raise money to support the facilities, outreach, and educational
activities of the Boulder Potters Guild
Support Fort Collins Children's Theatre, tonight....
Join the Fort Collins Children's Theatre at Pour Brothers Community Tavern on Wednesday, April 29th, 2015 from 6pm-8pm for a fun, happy hour, benefit for our organization.
Jennifer Lauren Varner, our Marketing Director, will be the guest bartender and all the "tips" she makes will benefit FCCT and our mission to provide quality live theatre at an affordable price to families in Northern Colorado.
We will also feature live music, a raffle, and a silent auction! The Pour Brothers Photo Booth will be available for all of our guests- because everyone deserves to be the star of the show. Plus, don't miss the BIG ANNOUNCEMENT regarding our Fall Show!
Please RSVP using this event page and SHARE to help us spread the word. 100% of donations received will benefit local families through the provision of quality arts education, outreach, and experiences in Northern Colorado.
Jennifer Lauren Varner, our Marketing Director, will be the guest bartender and all the "tips" she makes will benefit FCCT and our mission to provide quality live theatre at an affordable price to families in Northern Colorado.
We will also feature live music, a raffle, and a silent auction! The Pour Brothers Photo Booth will be available for all of our guests- because everyone deserves to be the star of the show. Plus, don't miss the BIG ANNOUNCEMENT regarding our Fall Show!
Please RSVP using this event page and SHARE to help us spread the word. 100% of donations received will benefit local families through the provision of quality arts education, outreach, and experiences in Northern Colorado.
Tuesday, April 28, 2015
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR LE CIRQUE ROUGE
MAY 9TH | 7 TO 11 PM | LINCOLN CENTER
We will have PERKS-O-PLENTY for you, including FREE DRAFT BEER FROM ODELL'S JUST FOR YOU, food, special surprises, gifts, show tickets, and more. YOU ARE ALSO ELIGIBLE TO BUY RAFFLE TICKETS TO WIN 2 ROUND-TRIP TICKETS TO PARIS, FRANCE! It is our mission to make sure you have an amazing time while giving to the cause. We want you to enjoy your time at the event just as much as anyone! You will also receive 2 half priced tickets ($25) for any guests of your choice.
PLEASE EMAIL IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN HELPING.
THANK YOU!
WHAT WE ARE IN SEARCH OF:
Registration Table (Need 1 More!)
Before Event: There will be 1 training before May 9 on the handbid event software. Login credentials and user manuals will be sent out before event.
At the Event: Run checkin table starting at 7pm. There will be 4 separate lines (VIP, Pre-Registered, and 2 lines for At-Event-Registration). Pre-capture their credit card information and assign everyone a silent auction number. After registration, the registration table will be the main point of information for people, so generally answering questions will be the job. Ashley, our operations manager, will hang out a lot around registration to make sure everyone has the answers they need. At checkout, they will do final checkout and send silent auction runners to pick up the items they've won.
Breaker for Registration Table (Need 1 out of 1 Volunteers)
Before Event: There will be 1 training before May 9 on the handbid event software. Login credentials and user manuals will be sent out before event.
At the Event: Extra Registration Person to Help at Registration. If answers are needed at registration booth, this person can run to find Ashley to get them. Give each of 4 registration people a 30 minute break during event & then take a 30 min break yourself. At checkout, be the main person sending Silent Auction runners to get the items at the needed tables.
Silent Auction Table (Need 3 out of 5 Volunteers)
Before Event: There will be 1 training before May 9 on how to help the patrons bid on silent auction items on their apps or how you can help them with the iPads at the tables. There will be one silent auction run through also prior to May 9th, so everyone understands the items, where they are set up and what is at your table. May be able to combine these into 1 evening.
At the Event: Be in charge of 1 of the 5 silent auction tables. Answer questions from patrons, help anyone who needs help with the online bidding process, mention items from your table to those looking. Each Silent Auction Person will get a 30 minute Break before 10pm when the auction closes. Then during the last hour, will stay at your tables to distribute the items to "runners" who will collect items for the winning bidder.
Breaker for Silent Auction Tables (Need 1 out of 1 Volunteers)
Before Event: There will be 1 training before May 9 on how to help the patrons bid on silent auction items on their apps or how you can help them with the iPads at the tables. There will be one silent auction run through also prior to May 9th, so everyone understands the items, where they are set up and what is at your table. May be able to combine these into 1 evening.
At the Event: Help with greeting guests for first hour, give 30 minute breaks to all silent auction table volunteers, take 30 minute break yourself and then help out with assigning runners to items since you'll be more familiar with what is where.
Food Runners/Bussers (Need 4 out of 6 Volunteers)
OST will not be responsible for washing bar glasses this year, so already that cuts down the workload from last year.
Before the Event: No training is needed. Might need to do food prep the day ahead of time if required. We'll no after donations are finalized.
At the Event: Food Prep & Plating, Keep Buffet Table Full, Bussing Around the Room (plates, cups, etc). Each person will get a 30 minute break during the event.
Breakers for Food Runners/Bussers (Need 1 out of 1)
Before the Event: No training is needed.
At the Event: Give 30 minute breaks to all food runner/bussers & take 30 minute break yourself.
Card Dealers (Need 4 out of 9)
Before the Event: Training on Dealing the Games and how the chip count papers & buy-back ins will work, also how the chip count winner will be calculated.
At Event: Deal Poker or Blackjack. Dealers will Rotate at Tables. When someone comes to the table with a chip count ticket, exchange that for chips, when they leave the table, count their chips and send them away with a chip count ticket. If someone needs buy-back in, flag down the Pit Boss to make transaction. At certain time, collect all chip counts at your table & turn into Pit Boss for calculation. Every dealer gets a 30 minute break.
We will have PERKS-O-PLENTY for you, including FREE DRAFT BEER FROM ODELL'S JUST FOR YOU, food, special surprises, gifts, show tickets, and more. YOU ARE ALSO ELIGIBLE TO BUY RAFFLE TICKETS TO WIN 2 ROUND-TRIP TICKETS TO PARIS, FRANCE! It is our mission to make sure you have an amazing time while giving to the cause. We want you to enjoy your time at the event just as much as anyone! You will also receive 2 half priced tickets ($25) for any guests of your choice.
PLEASE EMAIL IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN HELPING.
THANK YOU!
WHAT WE ARE IN SEARCH OF:
Registration Table (Need 1 More!)
Before Event: There will be 1 training before May 9 on the handbid event software. Login credentials and user manuals will be sent out before event.
At the Event: Run checkin table starting at 7pm. There will be 4 separate lines (VIP, Pre-Registered, and 2 lines for At-Event-Registration). Pre-capture their credit card information and assign everyone a silent auction number. After registration, the registration table will be the main point of information for people, so generally answering questions will be the job. Ashley, our operations manager, will hang out a lot around registration to make sure everyone has the answers they need. At checkout, they will do final checkout and send silent auction runners to pick up the items they've won.
Breaker for Registration Table (Need 1 out of 1 Volunteers)
Before Event: There will be 1 training before May 9 on the handbid event software. Login credentials and user manuals will be sent out before event.
At the Event: Extra Registration Person to Help at Registration. If answers are needed at registration booth, this person can run to find Ashley to get them. Give each of 4 registration people a 30 minute break during event & then take a 30 min break yourself. At checkout, be the main person sending Silent Auction runners to get the items at the needed tables.
Silent Auction Table (Need 3 out of 5 Volunteers)
Before Event: There will be 1 training before May 9 on how to help the patrons bid on silent auction items on their apps or how you can help them with the iPads at the tables. There will be one silent auction run through also prior to May 9th, so everyone understands the items, where they are set up and what is at your table. May be able to combine these into 1 evening.
At the Event: Be in charge of 1 of the 5 silent auction tables. Answer questions from patrons, help anyone who needs help with the online bidding process, mention items from your table to those looking. Each Silent Auction Person will get a 30 minute Break before 10pm when the auction closes. Then during the last hour, will stay at your tables to distribute the items to "runners" who will collect items for the winning bidder.
Breaker for Silent Auction Tables (Need 1 out of 1 Volunteers)
Before Event: There will be 1 training before May 9 on how to help the patrons bid on silent auction items on their apps or how you can help them with the iPads at the tables. There will be one silent auction run through also prior to May 9th, so everyone understands the items, where they are set up and what is at your table. May be able to combine these into 1 evening.
At the Event: Help with greeting guests for first hour, give 30 minute breaks to all silent auction table volunteers, take 30 minute break yourself and then help out with assigning runners to items since you'll be more familiar with what is where.
Food Runners/Bussers (Need 4 out of 6 Volunteers)
OST will not be responsible for washing bar glasses this year, so already that cuts down the workload from last year.
Before the Event: No training is needed. Might need to do food prep the day ahead of time if required. We'll no after donations are finalized.
At the Event: Food Prep & Plating, Keep Buffet Table Full, Bussing Around the Room (plates, cups, etc). Each person will get a 30 minute break during the event.
Breakers for Food Runners/Bussers (Need 1 out of 1)
Before the Event: No training is needed.
At the Event: Give 30 minute breaks to all food runner/bussers & take 30 minute break yourself.
Card Dealers (Need 4 out of 9)
Before the Event: Training on Dealing the Games and how the chip count papers & buy-back ins will work, also how the chip count winner will be calculated.
At Event: Deal Poker or Blackjack. Dealers will Rotate at Tables. When someone comes to the table with a chip count ticket, exchange that for chips, when they leave the table, count their chips and send them away with a chip count ticket. If someone needs buy-back in, flag down the Pit Boss to make transaction. At certain time, collect all chip counts at your table & turn into Pit Boss for calculation. Every dealer gets a 30 minute break.
Local Surreal Artist Opportunity
Are you a Northern Colorado Artist who focuses on surreal, otherworldly, and beautiful narrative? I might has a show opportunity for you. Please send me links to your website ASAP! elmorisette@gmail.com
Monday, April 27, 2015
Workshops at Jerry's
Upcoming Workshops at Jerry's Art-o-Rama by local artist Jan Patton
The Power of Paper - Saturday, May 30, 2015
Mixed Media Collage - Saturday, June 13, 2015
Visit their website for more info
on these great offerings!
Darin Atteberry Supports the Arts! (or so he says....)
Ahhh, politics. Here is a video of Fort Collins City Manager, Darin Atteberry addressing the Colorado Creative Industries Summit last week in Fort Collins.
Here are some selected quotes...
"Your work is very, very relevant."
"The creatives in Fort Collins are a huge part of what makes this place."
"Go talk to your mayors and you officials and ask what you can do."
Let's remember this when Arts Funding comes up for debate, again.
Check it out, and tell me what you think.
Here are some selected quotes...
"Your work is very, very relevant."
"The creatives in Fort Collins are a huge part of what makes this place."
"Go talk to your mayors and you officials and ask what you can do."
Let's remember this when Arts Funding comes up for debate, again.
Check it out, and tell me what you think.
Guest Speaker Series with David Siegel
TOMORROW, April 28 from
5 - 6:30 p.m. in the Morgan Library Event Hall, CSU, Fort Collins
In addition to his performance career, David Siegel is the Executive Director of the Bee Vradenburg Foundation, a private foundation dedicated to supporting artists and arts organizations in the Pikes Peak region through grant making and public advocacy.
Join LEAP students on Tuesday for Siegel's Guest Speaker Series lecture!
Acoustic Treatment with Michael Kirkpatrick In the OtterBox Digital Dome
Enjoy a 360° music experience unlike any other! Hear stories – and ask questions – as local musicians share tales from their song-writing experience, intermixed with an intimate acoustic set and amazing visualizations in our OtterBox Digital Dome Theater. Join in on the conversation! Pre-registration required. $10 per person, $8 for museum members. Space is limited
Get your tickets!
Friday, May 8
Doors open at 7:30 pm, performance
starts at 8:00 pm
Sunday, April 26, 2015
PEANUT BUTTER and JAM REVUE
SAVE THE DATE!
The Peanut Butter & Jam Revue (PBJR for short!) presents Beauty and The Beast JR. at the Lincoln Center's Magnolia Theatre, June 19th-21st, 2015. Tickets aren't on sale yet, but when they are, our email subscribers will hear the news first!
The workshop begins on June 1st and is specifically designed for children ages 10-14. For three weeks the children learn and grow under professional supervision and instruction. Then, in one fabulous weekend, they put their new skills on show in a weekend extravaganza that includes 5 shows on a professionally managed stage. The workshop for this year is full, but if you would like your child to be considered for a future year, please email Heather Beller at hbeller@live.com. If you use Facebook and would like to follow us there for announcements, please click HERE.
The workshop begins on June 1st and is specifically designed for children ages 10-14. For three weeks the children learn and grow under professional supervision and instruction. Then, in one fabulous weekend, they put their new skills on show in a weekend extravaganza that includes 5 shows on a professionally managed stage. The workshop for this year is full, but if you would like your child to be considered for a future year, please email Heather Beller at hbeller@live.com. If you use Facebook and would like to follow us there for announcements, please click HERE.
Saturday, April 25, 2015
See "The Hobbit" for free
Hi folks. I have complamentary tickets to see "The Hobbit" at CSU's UCA this weekend or next. just email me and let me know if you want the tix....we can work out the rest. elmorisette@gmail.com
Wednesday, April 22, 2015
Going to CCI?
Let me know your impressions of speakers, workshops, or the conference in general. Either comment on this link or send a email to elmorisette@gmail.com for me to post.
Amadeus! Amadeus!
TODAY is the DAY for Amadeus! A ticket includes performances by the Fort Collins Chamber Music Society,
Jonathan Farwell, Stetson Weddle, and a screening of the film! Show
starts at 6:30, FCCMS will be playing beforehand. Tickets are available
online or at The Lyric box office!
Jan Brett is Coming to FCMOA!
"Behold the Sea" This Weekend
On Friday, May 1 and Saturday, May 2, the Colorado State University
Symphony Orchestra and combined choirs are proud to present “Behold the
Sea,” one of the last and largest concerts of the spring semester. The
concert will be performed in honor of the memory of CSU friend, Bea
Griffin through the performance of British composer Ralph Vaughan
Williams’ Symphony No. 1, the monumental “Sea Symphony.”
The performance features the University Symphony Orchestra; combined choirs of Chamber Choir, Men’s Chorus, Women's Choruses, Concert Choir, and University Chorus; along with the talents of CSU faculty members, Tiffany Blake, soprano and John Seesholtz, baritone, under the direction of Wes Kenney.
The performance features the University Symphony Orchestra; combined choirs of Chamber Choir, Men’s Chorus, Women's Choruses, Concert Choir, and University Chorus; along with the talents of CSU faculty members, Tiffany Blake, soprano and John Seesholtz, baritone, under the direction of Wes Kenney.
Vaughan
Williams’ “Sea Symphony,” his first and longest piece for orchestra and
choir, was written between 1903 and 1909 at the young age of 30.
Considered ground-breaking for its extensive use of the choir throughout
the piece, the symphony created the framework for choral and symphonic
music in Britain during the first part of the 20th century. The text of
the piece comes from Walt Whitman's “Leaves of Grass,” a favorite of the
composer’s.
“There is a constant thick texture in orchestration, use of short motives, and a strong emphasis on text,” said Seesholtz. “Listeners should try to enjoy this music from a macro-scale perspective – Williams takes you on a long journey that doesn’t let you fully relax until the very end.”
The concert, takes place both nights at 7:30 p.m. in the Edna Rizley Griffin Concert Hall at the University Center for the Arts, located at 1400 Remington St. Tickets available at www.CSUArtsTickets.com.
“There is a constant thick texture in orchestration, use of short motives, and a strong emphasis on text,” said Seesholtz. “Listeners should try to enjoy this music from a macro-scale perspective – Williams takes you on a long journey that doesn’t let you fully relax until the very end.”
The concert, takes place both nights at 7:30 p.m. in the Edna Rizley Griffin Concert Hall at the University Center for the Arts, located at 1400 Remington St. Tickets available at www.CSUArtsTickets.com.
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
Westward Unbound: An Inclusive Exhibition of Western American Art
Posted by: Center for the Arts Evergreen
Deadline: 05/18/15
CAE is inviting artists of all cultures, ethnicities, and backgrounds to submit up to three artworks that were made in the American West, about the American West, or for the American West. Pieces submitted can be of any visual art media and are not limited to a specific subject matter as long as a connection to Western America can be ascertained or explained by the artist. It is recommended that an attached document with a short description of the artist’s background and the meaning or importance of the piece be included with the basic entry form.
Details and downloadable entry form at http://www.evergreenarts.org/pdfs/CAE_exhibit_31.pdf
Volunteer!
Putnam Elementary needs volunteers to help with the Book Fair Wednesday Apr 29, 12:00-4:00 (2), Thursday, April 30, 12:00-4:00 (2), Friday, May 1, 12:00-4:00 (3), 5:00-7:00 Friday during the Cinco de Mayo celebration (1).
Thursday, May 14 we need lots of volunteers to help with the Jog –a-Thon and Field day 8:00-11:30 and 1:00-3:00. We would love it if you can help an hour or two or more.
If you are interested, please contact Jeri Neely, jeri.neely@gmail.com
Thursday, May 14 we need lots of volunteers to help with the Jog –a-Thon and Field day 8:00-11:30 and 1:00-3:00. We would love it if you can help an hour or two or more.
If you are interested, please contact Jeri Neely, jeri.neely@gmail.com
When Art Goes Wrong: A Graduate Discourse on the Collision Between Culture and the Law
Friday, April 24 from 4:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Runyan Rehearsal Hall
Colorado State University Center for the Arts
Graduate students will present their research in three panels:
Who Owns Hopi Culture?
Many indigenous peoples allege that sacred cultural artifacts have been stolen, improperly used and displayed, or other- wise compromised. This panel looks at the specific case of Hopi cultural artifacts recently placed for auction at Sotheby’s in France. Panelists take a closer look at the legal issues relating to cultural artifacts, cultural ownership and cultural property, as well as the cultural rights of indigenous peoples.
The Fall and Rise of Marion True and the Getty Museum
Pillaging of archeological sites, the taking of antique treasures, and the growth of a black market for antiquities in past centuries has led many nations to seek international legal remedy for return of cultural property. This panel looks at the case of the Getty Museum and curator Marion True, accused by the Italian government of stealing priceless Italian antiq- uities. This panel offers insight into: the Italian legal system, the internal policies of wealthy American museums and the foundations that guide them, the social and political aspects of antiquities collection, and the creation of a thriving antiquities black market.
Is Freedom of Expression Dead? The Aftermath of Charlie Hebdo
On January 7 of this year gunmen in Paris massacred cartoonists in the offices of the French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo. The incident sparked heated discussions about freedom of expression, hate speech, cultural rights, and other issues. This panel looks at the evolving ideals of freedom of speech and expression against the backdrop of social, cultural, and legal issues.
Each panel is followed by a Q&A with the audience. This event includes a reception, networking opportunities, and a showcase of graduate student works.
Monday, April 20, 2015
Support Community Radio That Supports the Arts!
KRFC, home of "Studio Culture" and "Support Local Culture" is in the middle of their Spring Membership Drive. If you have enjoyed listening to these new, innovative programs that help support the Arts in Northern Colorado, please give and make sure you tell them that you are giving because of this support. I think it is important to acknowledge the organizations who are committed to local artists. If you agree, click here and donate to KRFC.
Swashbuckling Doctors Celebrate with Runners after the Horsetooth Half
My husband ran the Horsetooth Half Yesterday and as a supportive and loving wife, I went to cheer him into the finish line. Well, also for the free beer. As we were enjoying said beer, we were blown away by the "Swashbuckling Doctors". This local Ska Band was wonderful! The best part was how much fun they seemed to be having during the performance. I also want to give a shout out to the fiber artist who created their quilted flags and doctor coats. Nice work guys! Make sure you check them out at FoCoMX! They will be performaing at the Fort Collins Museum of Discovery 9-10:00 on Friday night.
Dino-Light at Lincoln Center
Sat, Apr 25 at 2:00 and 6:00 PM
TICKETS STARTING AT $12
BUY TICKETS TODAY!
Sunday, April 19, 2015
Looking for a House with a studio space?
This home, that once housed Amelia Caruso's studio can be yours!
Friday, April 17, 2015
Central City Opera Director Talk at CSU
Special guest Karen Federing, Director of Production at Central City Opera, will give a talk on Friday, May 1, at 11 a.m. in the Small Acting
Lab at the UCA at CSU. Come hear about Karen's experience working with
signers, production design, and more!
Day:One - "No Day But Today"
The IB DP Theatre
class presents a devised performance piece, dedicated to the themes of
urgency, creativity, and fully exploring life! Join us for a performance
unlike any other! Theatre, music, dance, and more combine in this
powerful exploration of the preciousness and exuberance of time, life,
and art!
Day:One - "No Day But Today" - Saturday May 2, 2015 @ 7PM (ONE NIGHT ONLY!)
Poudre High School Auditorium Fort Collins, CO
Visiting Artist Talk: Laura Foster Nicholson
Laura Foster Nicholson is a textile artist known for her handwoven
tapestries (two were on view last spring at the CSU Art Museum). With a
BFA from Kansas City Art Institute and and MFA from Cranbrook Academy of
Art, Laura has lectured, taught, and exhibited in the US, Canada, and
Italy. Her work is in the collections of the Art Institute of Chicago,
The Minneapolis Institute of Art, and
the Denver Art Museum, among others. Grants & awards include an NEA
fellowship, the Leone di Pietra prize at the Venice Biennale of
Architecture, three Illinois Arts Council fellowships, and a grant from
the Graham Foundation for Research in the Fine Arts.
Laura owns LFN Textiles, designing ribbons and household textiles, for
companies such as Renaissance Ribbons, Crate & Barrel, Land of Nod,
Monticello, and Larsen, Inc. She writes about color and color trending
for Shuttle, Spindle and Dyepot, and for Pantoneview.com.
1PM, Monday, April 20, Fibers Studio, N101, Visual Arts Building
1PM, Monday, April 20, Fibers Studio, N101, Visual Arts Building
New Work by Nanci Erskine
Chinese Dragon Takes Over CSU Fine Arts Building
Dance Marathon!
Poudre High School and Fort Collins High School have collaborated with CSU students to host a dance marathon supporting Children's Miracle Network and Children's Hospital. All proceeds with go to local families in need of our support.
The event will be held at Poudre High School on April 25th from 4:00 to 8:00 in the small gym. All ages welcome! Tickets can be purchased online at the link below.
There will be a variety of dance genres, a live DJ, and we will end the event with former Poudre students' up-and-coming band, Shatterproof.
We hope you will join us for this event and become part of an exciting cause!
http://events.dancemarathon.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=745&hc_location=ufi
The event will be held at Poudre High School on April 25th from 4:00 to 8:00 in the small gym. All ages welcome! Tickets can be purchased online at the link below.
There will be a variety of dance genres, a live DJ, and we will end the event with former Poudre students' up-and-coming band, Shatterproof.
We hope you will join us for this event and become part of an exciting cause!
http://events.dancemarathon.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=745&hc_location=ufi
Fort Collins Fringe Festival Application Deadline - May 1st!
We are open to all sorts of performance types - movement theatre, dance, devised, clowning, improv, playback, slam poetry... If you call it performance art, it's Fringe-worthy!
More information can be found at http://fringefestivalfortcollins.com/get-involved/apply-for-2015/
Thursday, April 16, 2015
Free Screening of "Carry the Tune" at CSU
A film that explores how across the U.S., students embark on musical journeys toward personal fulfillment as schools and society push them into paths toward financial success and economic growth. Carry the Tune shows that leaving school does not require giving up one’s musical passion.
Free Screening this Sunday April 19 at 4pm in the Griffin Concert Hall, Colorado State University University Center for the Arts, 1400 Remington Street, Fort Collins, CO
Free Admission and a Q&A With Directors of the film.
"Jungle Book" at the Lincoln Center
Debut Theatre presents an original adaptation of Rudyard Kipling’s classic tale of tales, “The
Jungle Book,” May 1 through 9. Raised in the jungles of India by a family of wolves, Mowgli
the man-cub is taught the Law of the Jungle by Baloo the bear, and Bagheera, the black panther.
But will he be strong enough to defeat the sinister tiger, Shere Khan?
For more information about Debut Theatre Company, please visit our website
Jungle Book,” May 1 through 9. Raised in the jungles of India by a family of wolves, Mowgli
the man-cub is taught the Law of the Jungle by Baloo the bear, and Bagheera, the black panther.
But will he be strong enough to defeat the sinister tiger, Shere Khan?
For more information about Debut Theatre Company, please visit our website
Wednesday, April 15, 2015
Tour de Pants in Loveland
Saturday May 2nd at Foote Lagoon in Loveland -
Artisans, food, street performers, Tour De Pants, kids activities
sponsored by the Loveland Library, backyard chickens, bees,
sustainability, bike friendly, henna, live art, music, hula hoops, and
MORE!
Syncro Show and fundraing auction in Loveland
The Northern Colorado Orcas Syncronized Swim Team Water Show is on April 25th at 2:00 pm at Thompson Valley High
School in Loveland! It is FREE and open to the public. They are also
doing a silent auction fundraiser
beginning at 1:00 pm, with have some amazing items including an iPad
mini, jewelry, local spirits, gift cards, a Broncos Jersey, and more!
Don't Starve, Make Art
Free Pdf of a handbook on how to not be a starving artists, be an Artist Entrepreneur instead. Get it here. From the site
Help spread the word and build the movement.
We want 100,000 artists to read this book. (76,615 downloads so far. Nice work, everybody.)
We want you to share the free ebook everywhere. It's free, people. Pass it around. Don't hold back.
(Seriously. There's no catch, no money-making scheme hiding behind the free-ness. It's free because I want tons of artists to read it. And I want us to change the art world and our culture. So please pass the damn thing around.)
We want you to share the free ebook everywhere. It's free, people. Pass it around. Don't hold back.
(Seriously. There's no catch, no money-making scheme hiding behind the free-ness. It's free because I want tons of artists to read it. And I want us to change the art world and our culture. So please pass the damn thing around.)
Tuesday, April 14, 2015
Hot Dish This Thursday!
Call for Western "New American Paintings"
New American Paintings sponsors six juried competitions per year. The forty winners of each competition receive a four-page, full-color spread in New American Paintings.
Five of the annual competitions focus on geographic regions (Northeast,
South, Midwest, West and Pacific Coast), and the sixth is only open to
current Masters of Fine Arts candidates who are attending schools based
in the United States, and current year graduates.
Eligibility: Our competitions are open to all artists working within the United States. We define the activity of painting broadly, and all styles and media are welcome, as long as the work is singular. There are no educational requirements to apply to our regional competitions, only the MFA competition. Artists applying to the MFA competition may also apply to their respective regional competition in the same calendar year.
Regional competitions open 60 days prior to the deadline.
Artist FAQs (Image Requirements)
Eligibility: Our competitions are open to all artists working within the United States. We define the activity of painting broadly, and all styles and media are welcome, as long as the work is singular. There are no educational requirements to apply to our regional competitions, only the MFA competition. Artists applying to the MFA competition may also apply to their respective regional competition in the same calendar year.
Regional competitions open 60 days prior to the deadline.
Artist FAQs (Image Requirements)
West Competition
AZ, CO, ID, MT, NE, NV, KS, ND, NM, OK, SD, TX, UT, WY
Competition Status:
We Are Currently Accepting Submissions
Juror:
, Assistant Curator, Modern and Contemporary Art, Blanton Museum of Art
Deadline:
April 30, 2015
I love Leonard's Downtown Mail!
Artists, do you need a dependable, competent, convenient place to ship your work? Try out Leonard's Downtown Mail in Fort Collins. They just finished helping me ship many boxes of work for a solo show in New Mexico.....they are Awesome! And as a bonus, it is owned by super supportive friends of Fort Collins supergroup, SHEL (they have known them since they were tiny kids). Looking for shipping place in Loveland? Ren Burke swears by Shipper's Supply Custom Pack. So there you go, enter some shows and ship away.
Choose the 'new' name for 'Moulin Rouge"
This from Open Stage Theatre Co's Facebook Page
"Uh oh! Did you know the name “Moulin Rouge” is trademarked? Whoops! That means we have to change the name of our Parisian underground sensuous circus on May 9th. You know, the one where we’re RAFFLING AWAY 2 ROUND TRIP TICKETS TO PARIS, FRANCE! Let’s make this party about YOU! Suggest a name for the event... If your suggestion is chosen, you’ll win 2 VIP tickets and 5 raffle tickets! Submit your ideas on our Facebook page by Friday 4/17 at 12 noon! Must be 18+ to win. You can still buy tickets at lctix.com or 970.221.6730!"
"Uh oh! Did you know the name “Moulin Rouge” is trademarked? Whoops! That means we have to change the name of our Parisian underground sensuous circus on May 9th. You know, the one where we’re RAFFLING AWAY 2 ROUND TRIP TICKETS TO PARIS, FRANCE! Let’s make this party about YOU! Suggest a name for the event... If your suggestion is chosen, you’ll win 2 VIP tickets and 5 raffle tickets! Submit your ideas on our Facebook page by Friday 4/17 at 12 noon! Must be 18+ to win. You can still buy tickets at lctix.com or 970.221.6730!"
Monday, April 13, 2015
Theatre Study Participants Wanted
I am looking for young adults, ages 18-24, to participate in a research study on perceptions of theatre. It's an easy process - they would attend a play for free, participate in a short (30 minute) interview, and then receive a $10 gift card from Target. Preferably looking for those that are not specifically involved in theatre already. Interested?
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Jen Gibson Quilt at the Old Town Library
Tons of Music!
New Gallery Opens in Loveland
The historic Hershman Houe has been brought back to life by the good folks at Uncle Benny's. Check out the site for Gallery 970.
Help Poudre High School Students Start a Food Truck
The Poudre High School Catering II class is asking you to support the purchase of a good Truck. They provide catering services to in-school and out of school events. This food truck can expand their knowledge of business management with real world culinary experiences,and increase their understanding of business practices and entrepreneurship.
Poudre High school has 3 levels of culinary classes; Catering II is the third and most advanced Catering class offered, and this is where the project begins.
They are starting this food truck to bring more real work experience to the students.
"What we need for the food truck to be a success is funding and a lot of support, and if we exceed our goals financially, the additional money will be used to improve and supply the food truck."
Sunday, April 12, 2015
33rd Annual New Legacies: Contemporary art Quilts Call for Entry
| VIEW MORE INFO Call Type: Exhibitions Eligibility: Unspecified City: Fort Collins State: Colorado Fee: $30.00 (City of Fort Collins) Entry Deadline: 4/17/15 Days remaining to deadline: 5 |
| $1,000 Best of Show Award presented by Machine Quilting Unlimited; $500 Prize for Creative Artistry – exceptional artistic expression and craftsmanship; $500 Prize for Creative Innovation – exceptional integration of new materials, techniques and design. New Legacies: Contemporary Art Quilts is presented by the Fort Collins Lincoln Center, a Performing and Visual Arts Center owned and operated by the City of Fort Collins, Colorado. This juried exhibition features the current work of the finest national and international contemporary quilt artists. Art quilts accepted for exhibition will exemplify innovation in quilting and surface design techniques as well as excellence in artistic composition and craftsmanship. The goal of the exhibition is to recognize the world’s finest contemporary quilt artists and to advance the art form. The exhibition dates are July 7 through August 22, 2015. Exhibition Jurors: Betty Busby, Louisa Smith, Vicki Carlson, and Ellen Martin Awards Judges: Betty Busby and Louisa Smith |
Foundry Help wanted
MADD Castings is looking for Foundry help in the Wax Dartment. No experience required. apply in person at 110 Turner Avenue, Berthod.
Friday, April 10, 2015
See Congressional Art at the Downtown Artery
Each year, every congressional district across the nation holds an annual art competition in which high school students compete for the opportunity to have their artwork displayed in the U.S. Capitol. The competition is a terrific opportunity to recognize the tremendous artistic talent and creativity of our local high school students.
Congressman Jared Polis is hosting an exhibit tomorrow afternoon at the Downtown Artery, where the creations of our district's high school students will be on display, and where he will be announcing this year's winners. The winning entry will be displayed in Washington D.C. inside the Capitol Building, while the runner-up will be displayed on the wall of Jared Polis' Fort Collins congressional office.
Congressional Art Show Reception
Saturday, April 11th
1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Downtown Artery
252 Linden St.
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Congressman Jared Polis is hosting an exhibit tomorrow afternoon at the Downtown Artery, where the creations of our district's high school students will be on display, and where he will be announcing this year's winners. The winning entry will be displayed in Washington D.C. inside the Capitol Building, while the runner-up will be displayed on the wall of Jared Polis' Fort Collins congressional office.
Congressional Art Show Reception
Saturday, April 11th
1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Downtown Artery
252 Linden St.
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Old Town Sculpture Destroyed
The incident happened on March 27th, the Coloradoan wrote an article about it April 9th.
Thursday, April 9, 2015
STREETMOSPHERE NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT THIS SUMMER!
Streetmosphere still needs sponsorships for its 2015 Summer Season! Your business can reach over 75,000 individuals in the Downtown Fort Collins area as part of 8,000 Streetmosphere Guide Books that will be distributed during the months of June and July. Full season and Location Sponsorships are available for non-profit and for-profit organizations!
New this year - individual artist sponsorship opportunities! Are you an individual artist or part of a small ensemble or band? Advertise through the Streetmosphere Guide Book to expand your reach!
Learn More
Wednesday, April 8, 2015
Are you a VCU alum? Amazon wants your Art
CALL FOR ART: Amazon Web Services Purchase for Permanent Art Collection
Amazon Web Services seeks to purchase a wide range of original artwork in various media for their corporate office in Washington D. C. from artists who are current students, alumni, or faculty of Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts (VCUarts) from all campuses.
VCU Students, Almuni, and Faculty:
The entry deadline for students alumni and faculty is April 17, 2015 at 12:55 p.m. ET. Notification by email of artwork accepted for purchase consideration will be sent by April 25, 2015. Further key dates and information will be supplied to artists with notification of artwork accepted for purchase consideration. Click here for complete details or copy the following link into your browser, http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07eamq825v85fdeb41&llr=uhpd6pcab
Bas Bleu Announces 2015-16 Season
2015-2016 Bas Bleu Main Stage Season
“The Outgoing Tide” 9/10/15 thru 10/11/15
by Bruce Graham, directed by Deb Note-Farwell -All 3 roles pre-cast (2F/1M)
“A Tuna Christmas” 11/21/15 thru 12/27/15
by Jaston Williams, Joe Sears, Ed Howard, directed by Nancy Roy (2M)
“Hide Sky” 1/28/16 thru 2/28/16
by Caridad Svich, directed by Sarah Zwick Tapley (2F/ 1M)
“Love, Loss and What I Wore” 3/31/16 thru 5/1/16
by Nora Ephron and Della Ephron, directed by Graciela Marin (5F)
“Good People” 5/26/16 thru 6/26/16
by David Lindsay-Abaire, directed by Cheryl King (4F/2M)
2015-2016 Bas Bleu Reader’s Theatre Season
Slot #1
Annapurna
By Sharr White
Directed by Peggy Shaughnessy
Slot #2
The Sunshine Boys
By Neil Simon
Directed by Jim McCauley
Slot #3
The Quality of Life
By Jane Anderson
Directed by Lenny Scovel
Slot #4
Peter and Alice
By John Logan
Co-directed by Jonathan and Deb Farwell
Slot #5
The Other Place
By Sharr White
Directed by Peter Anthony
“The Outgoing Tide” 9/10/15 thru 10/11/15
by Bruce Graham, directed by Deb Note-Farwell -All 3 roles pre-cast (2F/1M)
“A Tuna Christmas” 11/21/15 thru 12/27/15
by Jaston Williams, Joe Sears, Ed Howard, directed by Nancy Roy (2M)
“Hide Sky” 1/28/16 thru 2/28/16
by Caridad Svich, directed by Sarah Zwick Tapley (2F/ 1M)
“Love, Loss and What I Wore” 3/31/16 thru 5/1/16
by Nora Ephron and Della Ephron, directed by Graciela Marin (5F)
“Good People” 5/26/16 thru 6/26/16
by David Lindsay-Abaire, directed by Cheryl King (4F/2M)
2015-2016 Bas Bleu Reader’s Theatre Season
Slot #1
Annapurna
By Sharr White
Directed by Peggy Shaughnessy
Slot #2
The Sunshine Boys
By Neil Simon
Directed by Jim McCauley
Slot #3
The Quality of Life
By Jane Anderson
Directed by Lenny Scovel
Slot #4
Peter and Alice
By John Logan
Co-directed by Jonathan and Deb Farwell
Slot #5
The Other Place
By Sharr White
Directed by Peter Anthony
In Conversation: Visual Art and Poetry
Exhibit opens Friday, April 10th, 6 to 9 p.m.
At Artworks, Loveland
Reception, poetry readings and performance Friday, April 17th, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Over the centuries, poets have responded to visual art in poetry, and (less often) the reverse. One well-known poetic response is Rainier Maria Rilke’s “Archaic Torso of Apollo,” which ends with the insight that a powerful work of art looks back at the viewer, who must change his or her life. You are invited to the exhibit “In Conversation: Visual Art and Poetry,” which is part of Loveland’s celebration of National Poetry Month, in April. The idea for this exhibit and event is to capture a dialog between visual art and poetry. It began with each visual artist’s image being sent to a poet. The poet wrote a poem in response. Then each poet’s poem went to a different visual artist, who responded with a new visual piece. The result is an exhibit of visual art and poetry, displayed in conversational groupings. We hope you enjoy discovering the connections made artist to artist.
Participating visual artists:
Bob Campagna, Denny Haskew, Becky Hawley, Angela Canada-Hopkins, Tedi Jensen, Carrie Johansing, Selina Karim, Jennie Kiessling, gmark, Kayo Peeler, Dena Peterson, Abbie R Powers, Michael Ryan, Ronda Stone, Andrew Swedlow, Dion Weichers
Participating poets:
Roger Clark, Doug Erion, Norma Hammond, Denny Haskew, Lynn Kincanon, Robert King, E.A. Lechleitner, Nancy Jakobsson, Jack Martin, Faith McDonald, Evan Oakley, Caroline Orman, Veronica Patterson, Emily Rogers-Ramos, Kathleen Williams, Lisa Zimmerman
Exhibit opens April 10, 6 to 9 p.m., as part of Night on the Town. Special reception, poetry readings and performance April 17, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
At Artworks, Loveland
Reception, poetry readings and performance Friday, April 17th, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Over the centuries, poets have responded to visual art in poetry, and (less often) the reverse. One well-known poetic response is Rainier Maria Rilke’s “Archaic Torso of Apollo,” which ends with the insight that a powerful work of art looks back at the viewer, who must change his or her life. You are invited to the exhibit “In Conversation: Visual Art and Poetry,” which is part of Loveland’s celebration of National Poetry Month, in April. The idea for this exhibit and event is to capture a dialog between visual art and poetry. It began with each visual artist’s image being sent to a poet. The poet wrote a poem in response. Then each poet’s poem went to a different visual artist, who responded with a new visual piece. The result is an exhibit of visual art and poetry, displayed in conversational groupings. We hope you enjoy discovering the connections made artist to artist.
Participating visual artists:
Bob Campagna, Denny Haskew, Becky Hawley, Angela Canada-Hopkins, Tedi Jensen, Carrie Johansing, Selina Karim, Jennie Kiessling, gmark, Kayo Peeler, Dena Peterson, Abbie R Powers, Michael Ryan, Ronda Stone, Andrew Swedlow, Dion Weichers
Participating poets:
Roger Clark, Doug Erion, Norma Hammond, Denny Haskew, Lynn Kincanon, Robert King, E.A. Lechleitner, Nancy Jakobsson, Jack Martin, Faith McDonald, Evan Oakley, Caroline Orman, Veronica Patterson, Emily Rogers-Ramos, Kathleen Williams, Lisa Zimmerman
Exhibit opens April 10, 6 to 9 p.m., as part of Night on the Town. Special reception, poetry readings and performance April 17, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
KUNC's Stacy Nick Discusses Art for Kids for Free.
Read the text for "Front Range Museums Seek Younger Audiences With A New Price Tag – Free" here
Discover the Art of Animal Camouflage – Youth Activity
Apr 11 ♦ 10:30 – 12 pm
Global Village Museum invites you to “Discover the Art of Animal Camouflage,” with 4H STEM Outreach Coordinator, Toby Swaford. This youth activity is for children 4 to 12 years of age. Highlights will focus on exploring the scientific advantages of camouflage through the artistic process. Participants will create crafts and examine examples in the Museum "Wild Kingdom" exhibition for inspiration.
Cost $2 ♦ Snacks & supplies included.
Please call to RSVP – 970.221.4600.
Global Village Museum invites you to “Discover the Art of Animal Camouflage,” with 4H STEM Outreach Coordinator, Toby Swaford. This youth activity is for children 4 to 12 years of age. Highlights will focus on exploring the scientific advantages of camouflage through the artistic process. Participants will create crafts and examine examples in the Museum "Wild Kingdom" exhibition for inspiration.
Cost $2 ♦ Snacks & supplies included.
Please call to RSVP – 970.221.4600.
StART in Greeley
The Introduction to Arts Entrepreneurship class would like to invite
you to StART, the UNC Arts Salon this Thursday, April 9th, 7-9 PM, in
the Bel-Air Room of Zoe's Cafe in downtown Greeley.
This event, conceived and produced by the students of the Arts Entrepreneurship class, will feature visual art, live painting, a jazz ensemble, poets, a classical clarinet ensemble, a vocal music duo, aerial dance performers, sketch comedy, video shorts, and a solo Shakespearean performance. Both the revolving line-up of performers and the visual art exhibit fill the venue for a one-night celebration of the breadth of student talent. Audiences are encouraged to attend for a portion or all of the evening's event. There is no admission fee, and everyone is welcome.
Beverages, snacks and deserts will be available for purchase from Zoe's Cafe.
This event, conceived and produced by the students of the Arts Entrepreneurship class, will feature visual art, live painting, a jazz ensemble, poets, a classical clarinet ensemble, a vocal music duo, aerial dance performers, sketch comedy, video shorts, and a solo Shakespearean performance. Both the revolving line-up of performers and the visual art exhibit fill the venue for a one-night celebration of the breadth of student talent. Audiences are encouraged to attend for a portion or all of the evening's event. There is no admission fee, and everyone is welcome.
Beverages, snacks and deserts will be available for purchase from Zoe's Cafe.
Tuesday, April 7, 2015
Governor's Invitational Art Show Artists Announced
Northern Colorado has a fine contingent, including Amelia Caruso and Mark Leichliter. Find a full list of them here.
This year’s collection is available for purchase at the Opening Night Gala on May 30, 2015, and throughout the duration of the show. Tickets for the Opening Night Gala are $75 and will be available soon.
The show, a fundraiser for the Loveland and Thompson Valley Rotary Clubs, is open to the public May 31 – June 28, 2015 at the Loveland Museum/Gallery in downtown Loveland, Colorado. More information about our gracious hosts visit their sites:
www.lovelandrotary.org
Thompson Valley Rotary Club
www.lovelandmuseumgallery.org
This year’s collection is available for purchase at the Opening Night Gala on May 30, 2015, and throughout the duration of the show. Tickets for the Opening Night Gala are $75 and will be available soon.
The show, a fundraiser for the Loveland and Thompson Valley Rotary Clubs, is open to the public May 31 – June 28, 2015 at the Loveland Museum/Gallery in downtown Loveland, Colorado. More information about our gracious hosts visit their sites:
www.lovelandrotary.org
Thompson Valley Rotary Club
www.lovelandmuseumgallery.org
Pollinator Essentials with Bruce Brown at the Fort Collins Nursery
Saturday, April 11th- 10AM
Bruce Brown presents this course on pollinators which covers a broad range of topics designed to answer questions such as: What are pollinators? Why do we need them? How do we promote good pollinator habitat? What plants are specifically good for what pollinators? What other food or shelter should we provide?
Sign Up Here
Bruce Brown presents this course on pollinators which covers a broad range of topics designed to answer questions such as: What are pollinators? Why do we need them? How do we promote good pollinator habitat? What plants are specifically good for what pollinators? What other food or shelter should we provide?
Sign Up Here
Impact Dance Presents "Ways of Knowing"
"Ways Of Knowing" April 16-27at the Community Creative Center! http://impactdancecompany.com/events/ways-of-knowing/
Corcovado at Jay's Bistro this Thursday
Ahhh, YES!!! CORCOVADO!!! "Corcovado" (known in English as "Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars") is a Bossa Nova written by Antonio Carlos Jobim in 1960 (the English lyric was later written by Gene Lees). In Portuguese the title refers to the Corcovado mountain in Rio de Janeiro. "Corcovado" is a prime example of the positive music that the famous Brazilian singer Caetano Veloso speaks of, the music that takes you to the sea, to the beach, to fall in love, to be happy!
Recorded many times by countless well-known artists over the decades, it was recognized early on that "Corcovado" would stand the test of time in both Portuguese and English, and the gentle beauty of this standard would never lose its dreamy, enchanting, uplifting appeal!
If you like irresistible music, you will enjoy ALL the music at Jay's Bistro this Thursday evening, April 9th, beginning with the finest solo Jazz piano of Mark Sloniker at 6:30 pm, joined shortly by the magnificent bass of David B echer! AROUND 8:00 PM OR A LITTLE AFTER, there will be a Bossa Nova cameo, including "Corcovado," featuring the exceptional Brazilian guitar of Monty Hogan and flute and vocals by Judi Lucero. Other guests will sit in as well, and delightful music can be expected all evening until around 10:00 pm!!!
Recorded many times by countless well-known artists over the decades, it was recognized early on that "Corcovado" would stand the test of time in both Portuguese and English, and the gentle beauty of this standard would never lose its dreamy, enchanting, uplifting appeal!
If you like irresistible music, you will enjoy ALL the music at Jay's Bistro this Thursday evening, April 9th, beginning with the finest solo Jazz piano of Mark Sloniker at 6:30 pm, joined shortly by the magnificent bass of David B echer! AROUND 8:00 PM OR A LITTLE AFTER, there will be a Bossa Nova cameo, including "Corcovado," featuring the exceptional Brazilian guitar of Monty Hogan and flute and vocals by Judi Lucero. Other guests will sit in as well, and delightful music can be expected all evening until around 10:00 pm!!!
Monday, April 6, 2015
Call for Entry NoBo Art District invites submissions for Sidewalk Murals
Introduction
NoBo Art District, an artist-member, business and friend-supported art organization in north Boulder, Colorado, seeks to commission Colorado artists or teams of artists to create and install sidewalk paintings on the east and west sides of North Broadway, from the intersections of Rosewood Avenue to Yellow Pine Avenue, centering on the "Village Center" at Yarmouth Avenue and Broadway. Our project, PLACE (PLacemaking by Art and Community Engagement) is one step toward a larger vision that re-imagines north Boulder through streetscapes and public art, making NoBo one of Boulder's premier art destinations. The project goals include: 1) enhancing the visual corridor, a primary thoroughfare into the City of Boulder, with high quality public art, 2) building community among the neighbors and local businesses, 3) creating pedestrian friendly experiences, 4) supporting the local economy and 5) defining north Boulder as an Art District.
Eligibility
This call is open to all Colorado residents 18 years-of-age and over. Extra consideration will be given to Boulder County artists. However, the jury will focus on the excellence of design, the highest consideration in the selection process.
Artists are welcome to collaborate on entries.
(NoBo Art District Board members and those who have helped write or are named in the grant proposal are ineligible to participate.)
Selection
The selection process will be "blind." The jury is comprised of local artists who have shown their work nationally and internationally, an art instructor, art curators and landscape architect. All submitted images must be devoid of any reference to the artist. If your name or reference to your company appears on your images, your submission will not be considered. Artists' names must appear on the file submitted as instructed below.
We are particularly interested in designs emphasizing north Boulder as a place, visually connecting sidewalks across roads and intersections. Note: we are not painting the streets. For example, the head of a fish at one end of the sidewalk and the tail of a fish on the sidewalk across the street thematically would link the two together. Each submission will be judged for its artistic excellence and relevance to the north Boulder neighborhood, uniqueness of the design, and ease of installation.
Please read the following position statement and words defining north Boulder crafted by our community at a recent public meeting:
Position Statement
Boulder's identity as an art destination will be enhanced through the artistic focus on placemaking of this unique neighborhood. NoBo Art District thrives in the middle of a diverse community. New construction on the east side of Broadway contrasts long-established businesses on the west side. Boulder's homeless shelter and affordable housing diverge from the neighborhood's million dollar homes. High-end restaurants market their delicacies along side food trucks. Bicyclists and mountain lions roam the same territory, a place where the plains meet the mountains!
Words Defining North Boulder from Community Members
Alive * First Friday Art * active * bikers * artists' haven * gritty * excitement driving through NoBo * beautiful, radiant, dramatic light * today's light caresses ancient landslides natural beauty * innovative * creative spirit * casual atmosphere * cauldron of opportunities * community * unlit nightscape * out-of-city dwellers * contemporary * crossroads * contrasts in quality, new and old * urban * off beat * potential, developing open opportunities * edge of the rural landscape * scrappy * vintage * good restaurants * inclusive * individualistic * inviting * less crowded * unique to our city * multi-dimensional * old, but so NEW! * new restaurants, shops * old strip mall * quirky * really needs some public ART!
Design Guidelines
Mural design(s) should cover approximately 600 square feet. Up to fifty percent of the sidewalk can be covered.
Sidewalk widths differ on the east and west sides of North Broadway (from 5' to 15'). Therefore, if your design is selected, it may need to be modified to fit the sidewalk location to which it will be assigned. The images below identify the areas where the sidewalks may be painted.
Include a scale drawing, one inch per foot. An example of other sidewalk art from around the country is posted on our Pinterest page: Placemaking
(These examples are for inspiration only and include other public art ideas.)
Murals selected by the jury must be reviewed by the City of Boulder's Transportation Department and NoBo Art District PLACE Project Team to insure pedestrian safety and cohesiveness of overall design.
NoBo Art District will provide painting supplies: brushes, sprayers and low-toxicity, water-based, lead-free paint made for street painting. Non-skid grit will be added to the paint. Artists may only use the paint supplied by NoBo Art District.
Accepted Work
Once selections have been awarded, artists will be working with the NoBo Art District's PLACE Project Team to further refine designs to best fit the location of each painting and to conform to public safety concerns as defined by the Boulder Department of Transportation.
All work submitted must be the sole creation of the artist or artist team. Except for publicity purposes and merchandising for the NoBo Art District, the design remains the property of the artist. Artists or artist teams will be paid a stipend of $1,250. per implemented design at the completion of the installation.
Deadlines and Events
- Entries must be emailed to NoBoPlaceProject@gmail.com by midnight on May 15, 2015.
- E-mail notification of acceptance or denial will be announced by June 7, 2015
- Painting of sidewalks is estimated to begin the week of September 8, 2015. Artists will paint during daylight hours only and have three consecutive days to complete their work.
- Artists' Reception/Block Party is planned on September 19, 2015.
1. Entries must be sent via email to NoBoPlaceProject@gmail.com
2. Work will be juried from digital submissions only. Each artist can submit up to three digital entries and one text file. Images should be in uncompressed JPG form, 125 dpi at a size that can be viewed on screen by the panel. It is best not to submit "web-optimized" images, as they do not translate well.
3. Please name image files with Artist Name, Title of Piece, Entry Letter, and Consecutive Number for each image of the same entry. (For instance, "ArtistName-Title-A1.JPG"). Be sure images are oriented properly for viewing as our jurors will not rotate images to view them.
4. The text file should be a Word, JPG or PDF file and include the information listed on the entry form below. Please name the text file with Artist Name, Title of Piece, Entry Letter, and the word 'text.' (For instance, "ArtistName-Title-A-text.PDF")
If you do not receive an email from the NoBo Art District acknowledging receipt of your entry, your email did not arrive and a follow up call to 301-909-8219 is suggested. Any additional questions you have will be answered via email at: NoBoPlaceProject@gmail.com
5. Copy and paste the entry forms below, for each piece entered and attach the file(s) with your submission.
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