Audition for Bas Bleu Theatre

CALLING ALL ACTORS AND TECHNICIANS: We invite you to be part of our 2015-16 season! AUDITIONS FOR MAINSTAGE:  "Good People"  on stage 5/26/16 thru 6/26/16 by David Lindsay-Abaire, directed by Cheryl King  (4 Females/2 Males) WHEN:  Saturday, Sep 12, 2015 - 10:00am to 2:00pm Sunday, Sep 13, 2015 - 11:00am to 1:00pm  Call 970-498-8949 to sign up for 5-minute audition slot The play is set in Boston, and all but Kate need to have (or develop) Boston accents  FOR READERS' THEATRE:  "The Sunshine Boys"  on stage December 13, 14 and 19  by Neil Simon, directed by Jim McCauley  (2 females/4 males, 1 TBD) WHEN:  Saturday, 19 September 2015 - 1:30 PM - 4 PM  NO MONOLOGUES. Actors auditioning should be prepared to read from the script and to stay long enough to allow the director to pair them with different reading partners.  MAIN STAGE AUDITION DETAILS  READERS' THEATRE AUDITION DETAILS  Bas Bleu is always seeking Technical Personnel! Designers: Sets, Costumes, Lights, Props, Sound, and Make-up/Hair  Crew: Asst. Director, Stage Manager, Sound Operators, Stagehand, House Manager Volunteer positions: Include set construction, light hang, docents, administrative assistance, etc. Call 970-498-8949 or email tricia@basbleu.org to set up a tech interview with Production Manager Tricia Navarre SIGN UP FOR OUR FALL ACTING CLASSES

Get yourself a custom Skateboard Made by Local Artists

Join us for the 4th Annual "All Hands On Deck" artshow/fundraiser for Launch. Original artwork including custom skateboards, prints and photos will be available for bidding on Saturday, September 12th at New Belgium Brewing.

Artists featured in this years show:
RUSS POPE
JAY CROFT
BRYCE KANIGHTS
TODD FRANCIS
LINDSAY KUHN
MICHAEL SIEBEN
TAYLOR DEHART
COBURN HUFF
JIM GOODRICH
GRANT BRITTAIN
MIKE GALLEGOS
REN BURKE
AMELIA CARUSO
ALI OGG
SARA WADE
AARON REID
ROGER SELINER
DIEGO GRIEGO
RICH JACOBS
TIM KERR
MIKHEIL MOUCHARRAFIE
NORA MCCOMBS
BENJAMIN BUTTICE
ANNE BOSSERT
SARA HARRIS
ALLISON ALTER
CHRIS WITMAN
PHIL GUZY
AMANDA MARIE
EARL SNYDER
HYLAND MATHER
JESS MUDGETT
JASON HARDUNG
JEREMY HARDUNG
HUGO HOGUIN
CHRIS BATES
CURTIS BURGESS
BEN MERREL
JACK PENLEY
RACHAEL WEISS
CLYDE CANINO
RACHEL HERRERA
CHRIS JONES

This years show is hosted by New Belgium Brewing

If you are bored this weekend, it is your own fault.

Decidedly unconventional theatre is returning to Fort Collins this weekend for the third year in a row! Featuring 72 original performances over three days, the Fort Collins Fringe Festival starts tomorrow, August 27 and runs through Saturday, August 29. Located at the Museum of Discovery (FCMoD) Dome Theatre, Library Park and the Community Creative Center/Carnegie Building on 200 Mathews Street. There will be a cash bar at the OtterBox Digital Dome Theater Fringe performances during all three nights!

Zentangle Workshop

Sunday let's Zentangle 

Learn the relaxing art form of Zentangle!

Instructor:  Holly Williams

Fee:  $35, all materials are provided

Date:  This Sunday, August 30th

Time:  1:00P to 3:30P

                        

      Location:  Jerry's Artarama, Fort Collins, 3524 South Mason Street

                        To Register contact Holly directly at (303) 810-6218

                        

 more information at:

www.TangleYourBliss.blogspot.com

Saturday Workshop Gelli Plate Printing with Golden Acrylics

Instructor:  Mary Morrison, Golden Paints Working Artist

Fee:  $75 includes all Golden Paints and Mediums

Date:  This Saturday, August 29th

Time:  10:30A to 3:00P

     

    Location:  Jerry's Artarama, Fort Collins, 3524 South Mason Street

                                

This workshop is great for beginners and professional artists alike! We will work with the Gelli Plates and Golden's acrylic paints...specifically OPEN, for it's long easy open time, and with the High Flow ink like acrylics that brings some  beautiful color and delicate washes to our prints. Multiple simple and accessible techniques will be demoed.....including registration, masking, stencils, stamping and multiple printing. For years artist have found monoprinting to be a springboard for new ideas, working in a series and getting an abstract start.  This is a great way to create collage papers as we will also work on thin deli papers that are great for layered images and transfers.

A Gelli plate looks and feels like DIY gelatin plate, but is durable, reusable and stores at room temperature. Plus making your own can be hit or miss.  Gelli brand plates are easy to clean and always ready for printing. Monoprinting on a Gelli plate is simple and fun. The gratification is immediate, and the prints are too cool! And you can print on fabric too!
All Golden paints and mediums are provided, as well as brayer and Catalyst tools for mark making, and Deli papers.  Participants will need to bring a 5" x 7" to 8" x 10" (in that range....there are also square sizes) Gelli plate.

What to do with the Trolley Barn?

The City of Fort Collins will host a neighborhood meeting September 9 to gather input on future use of the historic Trolley Barn. The meeting will be 5-6 p.m. at 215 N. Mason St., Community Room.

The Trolley Barn, at 330 N. Howes St., served as a depot for the Fort Collins Municipal Railway street car system from 1907 – 1951. It was designated as a Historic Landmark in the 1990s, and is used by City of Fort Collins Operations Services to store vehicles and equipment.

Several proposals have been made for the future use of the Trolley Barn. These include a community marketplace, a brewery, a museum and other uses.

Have thoughts on the Trolley Barn? Take a brief questionnaire atwww.fcgov.com/trolleybarn .

ReTree Call for Entry

ReTree 

Call for Entry

Each year, the Yampa Valley Sustainability Council plants and cares for thousands of trees through their community “ReTree” program. Inspired by this program, YVSC and the Steamboat Springs Arts Council are teaming up to celebrate the natural beauty of our surroundings and artwork that is so often inspired by it. ReTree encompasses: community, collaboration, giving, repurposing, nature, natural beauty, and more.

The Steamboat Springs Arts Council and the Yampa Valley Sustainability Council invite artists to be inspired by ReTree and submit work for a group exhibition. The two-month show will be displayed in October and November as the Aspen trees turn our valley gold. Two- and three-dimensional work is accepted.

Trees, branches, planting, recycling, forests, reforest, paper, roots, leaves, Cedar knees, renewal…  

How does ReTree inspire you?

ReTree Call for Entry Details:
•Application fee: $25 for non-members, $20 for SSAC members
• SIZE LIMITATIONS:
   2D maximum dimensions: 30” x 30” framed
   3D maximum footprint: 30” x 30”
•Artists may submit THREE pieces of original artwork. The Visual Arts Jury will determine which piece(s) are accepted.
•Exhibit will be displayed in the Main Gallery at the Depot Art Center
•Artist is responsible for shipping to and from Steamboat Springs Arts Council
•Work must be artist’s original composition, made within the last 24 months
•All work must be wired and ready for hanging or display
•Work shown in prior exhibitions in the galleries at SSAC may not be entered
•Artist statement and/or bio must be provided with entries
•All works will be insured while on the premises for 70% of the stated price
•Entries may not be removed before the end of the show
•The SSAC reserves the right to final curatorial, educational, publicity and installation decisions
•RETREE EXHIBITION APPLICATION DEADLINE IS SEPTEMBER 7, 2015, 11:59PM MST


Entry Fee: $25.
For complete details and entry: www.callforentry.org
Keyword: Steamboat

Important Dates:
Deadline for Entry: September 7, 2015
Notice of Acceptance: September 9, 2015
Installation: September 29, 2015
Gallery Sale for Finalists: September 2 - November 29, 2015
Artwork pickup or shipping: November 30, 2015

Awards:
People’s Choice Award
 

Rock Garden Concert at Fort Collins Nursery

Fort Collins Nursery and KRFC 88.9 FM present northern Colorado music legend Liz Barnez in the Rock Garden! Liz brings her unique style of music, described by some as "acoustic swamp-rock" to our beautiful outdoor stage in the Rock Garden for our final concert of the summer. Liz's music bears the marks of her diverse musical journey, from her native New Orleans through funk, gospel, soul, and dixieland. Her friendship with Steve Amedee of the Subdudes paved her eventual transition to Colorado, where she has become a quintessential star in the NoCo music scene.

Join us for an evening of music along the banks of Dry Creek and the Poudre River. Enjoy cold beer, fresh food, and good all ages fun in our beautiful outdoor venue! 

Try Syncronized Swimming!

DENVER MODERNISM GALLERY Call for Artists

Curated by Sarah Quinlan, www.sarahquinlan.net 

Juror: Dana Cain

Dana is not just the owner/operator of the Denver Modernism Show. She’s also an art collector, with an amazing collection of modern, contemporary and pop art – all from local Colorado artists!

NEW:  $200 Cash Prize for Best in Show!

Call for Artists:  Are you MODERN?

How do you interpret Modernism? Is your work an homage to the past or a continuation of those ideas? Do you gain inspiration from the googie styles of the 1950s, or the sleek lines of Le Courbousier?  All genres, styles, and mediums will be considered, as long as they relate to the theme of “modernism”.

This is your chance to have your work seen by over 4000 art and culture lovers, who will be coming ready to shop at the Denver Modernism Show! The show is held at the Denver National Western Complex Expo Hall.

Enter as many works as you like, each entry is only $10.00! Entry fees do not guarantee acceptance  into the show, which will be determined by our juror. All entries should be made electronically, as emailed jpegs; if you need an alternative submission method please contact  us for instructions. Accepted artists are responsible for delivery and pick-up of  their artwork to and from the Expo Hall. If you  need to ship work, please contact art@denvermodernism.com for more  information. 

Happy Heart Farm Serves Dinner!

Don't Forget....This Friday!

Fort Collins art lovers: This Friday is a big deal at the Lincoln Center and a huge congrats needs to go to Jeanne Shoaff -director of the Lincoln Center Galleries for asking Dean Sobel-director of the phenomanal Clyfford Stil Museum to jury the Annual Contemporary Art Survey-a national show highlighting contemporary art in America. It was a blind jury process and EIGHT Fort Collins artists will be in this show! Dean will be speaking this Friday at 5pm at the Lincoln Center with reception to follow. Congratulations Fort Collins artists: Anne Bossert, Joe Coca, Nanci Erskine, Jennie Kiessling, Kimberly Noel, Bill Zaun, Jennifer Davey and Laurie Zuckerman! I will see you there!

Is this like the "Caddy Swim"?

Box Clowns at the Fringe Festival

Lots of Artsy Stuff going on in Estes park over Labor Day

If Tour de Fat is not for you, escape to the lovely village of Estes park.  Some events include, the re-dedication of RMNP, an Arts and Crafts show, and (my personal favorite) The 12th Annual John Denver Tribute Concert.  Check out all of the info here.

Calling Young Muscians!

Pre- College Studio Art Offered at Loveland Museum

Saturdays, 12 – 3 pm
Grades 9 – 12
$20 per 4-class session, supplies included
Registration begins August 20th at 10 am. Please call the Museum (970) 962-2410 or come by the front desk to register.
Session 1: September 5, 12, 19, 26
Session 2: October 3, 10, 17, 24
Session 3: November 7, 14, 21, December 5
Attention high school students! Are you looking for a way to pump up your resume with some out-of-class experience? Interested in exploring a career in art while getting in some studio time? Then this is the workshop for you!
Each 4-class session is designed to dovetail with art exhibitions at the Loveland Museum and Artworks Loveland. Students will have a lot of hands-on studio time, but they will also partake in gallery visits, tours, career exploration, and art critiques. Additionally, students will get a chance to network with artists, curators, and Front Range Community College (FRCC) faculty with the intention of creating a community network of arts professionals with whom students can begin to build a career foundation.
Classes are held at the Museum and taught by FRCC faculty and will take some walking trips to Artworks Loveland on select days. FRCC’s Department of Creative Arts Design and Humanities will be presented to students as an option for continuing their education in the arts as they move toward their college experience.
This program is a collaborative project of Front Range Community College: Community Studio Project, Front Range Community College’s Department of Creative Arts Design and Humanities, Artworks Loveland, and the Loveland Museum/Gallery.

House with Pottery Studio for sale

I have the inside scoop on a house for sale near CSU with a large basement pottery studio facing the mountains.  The owner is interested in selling to a family and hopefully avoiding a realtor.  It is in the 500-600 range, so it is pricey....but beautiful.  Email me if you want to know more specifics.

Changes (for the better) for the MOA Masks exhibit

Changes for 2016 entries will be capped at 175 and juried.

Due to the incredible creativity of Masks artist participants and the enduring interest in the Masksproject, the numbers of exhibited masks has consistently grown each year. For 2014, the gallery space was at capacity at 199 masks exhibited. For 2016, FCMOA would like to cap the number of exhibited masks at 175 to enhance the curation of the exhibition and to display the masks at their best.

This would mean a jury selection process depending on the number of masks entries received for 2016. The juror will be a Northern Colorado arts professional who is not directly tied to the museum in any staff, Board or volunteer capacity past or present. The criteria for the jury selection is: originality, use of materials and imagination. There is a chance that some mask entries will not be chosen for the exhibition and silent auction.

This is great news.  A juried show will bring out the best in everyone.  They are also planning a 'thank You party for the artists that donate a mask.  Count me in! How about you?  Visit their website for more info.

Fort Collins Reads presents TEA WITH EMILY! Featuring Denise Burson Freestone as Emily Dickinson

August 23, 2015- 1pm
The Park at Columbine Health Systems
947 Worthington Circle
Tickets: $15, available at Old Firehouse Books (232 Walnut Street)

Join Fort Collins Reads at a special event to celebrate the love of Emily Dickinson in this year's featured book, Close Your Eyes, Hold Hands by Chris Bohjalian.

Featuring OpenStage Co-Founder and Artistic Director Denise Burson Freestone in her role as Emily Dickinson, which she first performed in 1980, and also toured for 22 years with the Colorado Humanities Chautauqua program.