Be on the Fort Collins Studio Tour

Applications are now being accepted to participate in the Fort Collins Studio Tour.  Apply Here

NEA Chairman visits Colorado for Town Hall Meeting

Jane Chu, chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts, will visit Colorado on Wednesday, March 9, 2016. As part of her visit, Chairman Chu will participate in a Town Hall, where she'll speak about the NEA's 50th anniversary and why arts matter and take questions from the audience. This event is open to the public.

Follow @NEAJaneChu on Twitter for updates and photos of her trip to Colorado.

TOWN HALL
4-5pm: Town Hall with Jane Chu

RECEPTION
5-6pm: Following the Town Hall join us for a reception. Light refreshments provided.

What: Town Hall and reception with NEA chairman Jane Chu, presented by Colorado Creative Industries, CBCA,  Denver Arts & Venues and the Bonfils-Stanton Foundation.

Where: The Studio Loft, Ellie Caulkins Opera House, 1101 13th St., Denver, CO 80204

When: 4pm-6pm, Wednesday, March 9

Cost: This event is free and open to the public! We hope to see you there!


RSVP here

Call for Artist Teachers

Wondering if your creativity camp idea would be a good fit? Give us a call or write and we will help you cultivate your class proposal.

It's time to start thinking about Summer plans. Steamboat Springs Arts Council is looking for teachers and artists to design and teach a week-long creativity camp. This is a great way to earn a little something while sharing your passion with students. Submit your proposal to teach a week-long creativity class for this Summer’s Young at Art Creativity Camps. Weekly sessions running June 13 – August 19, 2016.

Proposals due March 10th

Young at Art is one of the Steamboat Springs Arts Council’s longest running programs. Since the inception we have served thousands of children ages 4 -18, while providing support and sustenance to hundreds of artists/teachers in the valley.  This year’s programming will focus on the theme of Creative Problem Solving.

Children who can effectively problem solve are better prepared for this ever-changing world in which they will soon become leaders. Creativity is a fundamental tool in teaching children the importance of problem solving. Through creative projects, a problem or objective can be identified and solutions looked at from all angles. Often times there is more than one solution. Weaving this in our creativity camps will positively impact students by boosting their confidence, challenging their critical thinking skills, and stimulating their imagination. Young at Art students will walk away feeling accomplished as creative problem solvers.

Young at Art teachers are provided lots of Arts Council support:
We do the marketing
We take care of registrations and liability forms
We provide a dedicated assistant to help with your project, and to help with the logistics of gathering the students
We have a resource room called Create Space full of up-cycled supplies available for you
We can help you flesh out your idea if you haven’t taught it before
We provide a budget for material costs
You receive 50% of all of the registration fees (including scholarships)
Your creative guidance will make an impact on the lives of children in our community
Each session students meet Monday-Friday, daily from 8:30 – 12:00 for morning sessions and 1:00 – 4:30 for afternoon sessions. Half day and full day sessions are offered. We ask that teachers maximize the student’s class time by allowing 30 minutes before class to prepare and 30 minutes after class to pack up. Teachers receive half of registration fees.

Past classes have featured dance, photography, creative writing, painting, fashion design, music, robotics and theater. We are looking for programming for youth ages 4 and up.

Please contact Terese Coco, Education Program Manager at the Steamboat Arts Council and let us know how you’d like to share your treasure.

Download proposal form here.

Little Shop of Physics Hosts Open House

Free and open to the public. Hands-On Science Fun for All Ages. With over 300 experiments, liquid nitrogen ice cream, the million volt tesla coil, science partners and presentations!

For our 25th Anniversary we're pulling out all the stops. If you've been thinking of coming to Open House, 2016 is the year to do it! Please spread the word and help make this year's Open House the best ever!

Colorado State University Lory Student Center
February 27, 2016 from 10am to 5pm

For maps, schedules and the most up to date information, please visit our website.
http://lsop.colostate.edu/open-house/

Presentations
Interactive presentations will held in the Lory Student Center North Ballroom every hour during the day. Our presenters are visiting science educators from near and far, including the Jærmuseet Science Circus in Norway, Xraise in Cornell and the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley. Here’s the complete schedule for the day:

10:30: Jærmuseet Science Circus
11:30: Xraise Electron Interactions
12:30: UNC Science Demos
1:30: Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream
2:30: UNC Science Demos
3:30: Xraise Electron Interactions
4:30: Jærmuseet Science Circus

Science Spectacles
Designed to be big and fun, with lots of science and not much talking. Some of these are so big that we have to do them outside!
11:00:Million Volt Tesla Coil in the Dark Room
12:00: Giant Fog Rings at the West Balcony
1:00: Plush Projectiles at the West Balcony
2:00: Million Volt Tesla Coil in the Dark Room
3:00: Giant Fog Rings at the West Balcony
4:00:Plush Projectiles at the West Balcony
5:00: Grand Finale on the Plaza

The Physics Bus
The Physics Bus is based out of Ithaca, NY, and is currently touring the country sharing their hands-on science awesomeness with folks near and far. They will be set up at the Lory Student Center Plaza from 12:30-2:30.

Lakota Star Lab
We are lucky to be joined by some folks from Oglala Lakota College on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. They will be bringing their inflatable star lab and giving several unique presentations which meld traditional Lakota star knowledge with modern astronomy. They will be set up in the LSC Theatre. Space is extremely limited, and this experience is only open to the first 20 people during each presentation.
Presentations are at: 10:00, 11:00, 12:30, 1:30, and 2:30.

Science Partners
We are lucky to be joined by some amazing partners who are as passionate as we are about teaching science as we are!

Exploring Our Atmosphere with CMMAP
Bubbletopia with the CSU STEM Educators Club
Explorations of Human Anatomy withCSU Department of Biomedical Sciences
Wind Tunnel and Sonde Construction with NCAR
Microscope Exploration with CSU Department of Microbiology
Muscles Alive

SummerFest Music Workshop A Five Day Summer Music and Arts Camp for Kids

Off the Hook Arts Academy presents
SummerFest Music Workshop
A Five Day Summer Music and Arts Camp for Kids
June 28 – July 2, 2016

Do you study an instrument? Wondering what this “music thing” is all about? Whether you have been playing for years, are just a beginner or have not yet found your musical soul mate, this is the summer music and arts program for you!

Off the Hook Arts Academy brings inspiration, intuition and imagination to kids this summer by offering a fun and educational way to learn more about themselves and the Arts.
¤ Five days of enriching musical experiences with          outstanding instructors devoted to keeping you  musically well-nourished and inspired.

¤ Find the division that works best for you:

Faculty:
Justin Lader:         Violin and viola, world music and traditional Suzuki method
Aaron Butler:         Dalcroze instructor
Kelly McAllister:  Theatre instructor
Vi Wickam:             Fiddle instructor

Who:                Music Explorers, 5 – 10 yr. olds.  String Players, 8 – 18 yr. olds.
When:                 June 28 – July 2, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm daily
Where:               Ridgeview Classical Charter School, 1800 Lemay Avenue, Fort Collins, CO
Register:             Register here!
Cost:                 Tuition $260 —- Scholarships available!
                               email: director@projectchambermusic.org or call 970-305-2261

February Hot Dish!

This month, we will be hosted by Dawn and Tom at Toolbox Creative on Tuesday February 23rd at 6:00.  Dawn has promised to bring her Famous Minnesota Tater Tot Hotdish. Please bring your own dish (hot or cold) to share. Also don't forget to bring your own reuseable plates and silverware to keep this a trash-free event. Everyone, artists, musicians, thespians, or creative cheerleaders are welcome! See you then.....

If you want to become a member of the Hotdish group on facebook, visit the page and make a request.

Build an Art Cart!

Registration is open!
Register at: http://www.artlabfortcollins.org/artbiz/

Pass the word! Please forward this info to anyone who has expressed an interest in participating in the Art Cart Movement.

Attend the morning sessions for free and get essential information about participation, application, and meet other artists (and their carts). Afternoons are for cart building.

Ayn Hanna is on Fire!

Ayn Hanna: Textile, Print, and Adventures in Mapping

February 13 – April 10, 2016

Opening Reception: Friday February 12, 6 – 8 pm
Gallery Talk with Ayn Hanna: Friday, March 11, 5 – 6 pm
Trained as a printmaker, Colorado artist Ayn Hanna creates richly drawn active surfaces, exploring drawing and mark-making.  In her textile work, Hanna uses her own hand-dyed fabrics combined with multiple surface design techniques including painting, discharging, and deconstructed screen printing to create abstract mixed media textile paintings and art cloth.  Her textile paintings include layers of fabric combined with thread “drawing” to develop texture and line.
Included in the exhibit are works from Hanna’s LineScape Series which are inspired by maps of real and imagined places.  Drawing and the drawn/stitched line quality is an important element of this series.
Also included are a selection of Dye Drawings – pieces that combine deconstructed screen printing, direct dye drawing and stitching on fabric.  This deconstructed screen printing process is a remarkable synthesis of printing, painting, and drawing, allowing for a wholly unique approach to mark-making.
Ayn Hanna earned her MFA in printmaking and sculpture from Colorado State University in 1990 and has been working with textiles since 2005.
I am inspired by our many systems for mapping and organizing ideas, stories, data and place.  I enjoy the overlaps that exist between art and science – shapes, models, diagrams, formulas, patterns, etc. I am fascinated by connectors and connections, both physical and spiritual.  My work is a mapping of my inner and outer world, combining imagery and personal symbols to convey my feelings of places and experiences.~ Ayn Hanna

Call for Cabinet Mural Artists

Lectures and Classes coming up at the Fort Collins Museum of Art

Upcoming Lecture

Thursday, Feb 18, 6:00-7:00pm
ART & NATURE LECTURE
Spend an Evening with Master Naturalists.  Explore and discuss how nature and art are interrelated in this engaging hands-on lecture.  FREE admission sponsored by the Natural Areas Department.

Art.Edu.Osity Guided Events

Saturday, Feb 13, 1:00-3:00pm
EDIBLE SCULPTURE
Use delicious food to make an Edible Sculpture. This is a free, drop-in event for all ages in the Art.Edu.Osity Creative Center at the museum.

Saturday, Feb 20, 1:00-3:00pm
NATURE MANDALA
Create beautiful Nature Mandalas inspired by natural materials.This is a free, drop-in event for all ages in the Art.Edu.Osity Creative Center at the museum.

Workshops

Sunday, Feb 21, 1:00-4:00pm
FORAGING WORKSHOP
Work with local foraging artist Toby Baker as you collect natural materials and transform them into your own piece of art. For ages 13+. $15 Adults, $12 Students/Seniors 65+, $10 Members. Register by Fri, Feb 19.

Sunday, Feb 28, 1:00-4:00pm
SCULPTURE WORKSHOP
Get creative with balloons and string as you make a fun and whimsical sculpture. Great for all ages, but children under 10 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. $10 Adults, $5 Members, $8 Students/Seniors 65+, $3 kids 7-17, kids 6 and under free.
Register by Fri, Feb 26.

To learn more about what's coming up, click here.

Fort Collins Follicles at the Museum of Discovery

New Photo Exhibit open in the Griffin Piano Cafe!
Fort Collins Follicles explores 100 years of hairstyles, from the classic Pageboy to the more radical Liberty Spikes. Check it out in the Griffin Piano Cafe, across from Flat Hat Coffee in the Museum's Free Zone.

Call for Artists

Off the Hook Arts' SummerFest 2016 presents a collaborative Arts Event of classical chamber music performance and juried professional Art Show with the goal of presenting multiple art forms for children and families that instill a deeper level of understanding and appreciation of the Arts by experiencing the close relationship among the multiple art forms of chamber music, woodturning, and visual arts.
Theme:
Local artists are welcome to submit smaller pieces that reflect their impressions of how visual art and music interconnect in a relevant and meaningful way even in our culture and time.
How to Apply:

Entry Deadline: April 4, 2016 - $30 registration fee required for up to 5 images.
                           Early entries are more likely to be featured in show promotion.
Details:              OfftheHookArts.org
When:                June 22 - 25 and June 28 - July 2
                           Grand Opening -- June 23, 5:30 - 7:00 pm
                 All artists receive two free tickets for this opening, featuring the Miami String Quartet.

Where:               Community Creative Center, 200 Matthews Street.
To Register:      to register please submit entries by filling out this Registration Form, and emailing your                            images to ArtShow@offthehookarts.org.
        
•  Email: ArtShow@offthehookarts.org for details or questions
•  Mail Entries: Off the Hook Arts, 1001-A E. Harmony Rd. #260, Fort Collins, CO  80525
•  Hand Delivered: Juror Jeanne Shoaff, Lincoln Center, 417 W. Magnolia Street.
Awards: Sponsored Gift Baskets and Awards for top three People’s Choice Awards.

All proceeds from art sales support Off the Hook Arts Academy and entering artists.
Purchased works can be donated to Art in Public Spaces project for the Poudre School District, encouraging the appreciation of the Visual Arts by children in their daily environment, and to local non-profit organizations.

Please contact Off the Hook Arts, ArtShow@offthehookarts.org
for more details or visit our website.

PleinAir Painting in Boulder

With plein air pastel painting, Sandra Haberkorn has discovered a medium through which to share the captivating beauty of the world around her.  From sweeping landscapes to intricate details, she is continually inspired by the beauty of nature. Haberkorns work will be on exhibit in UCAR Gallery II of the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) February 1, 2016 to April 1, 2016. Art reception Sunday February 21st from 3:00 to 5:00 pm in the Mesa Lab cafeteria.

Preview both artists' work on the UCAR Community Art Calendar at:

http://scied.ucar.edu/exhibits/community-art-program

 NCAR's Mesa Laboratory is located at 1850 Table Mesa Drive in Boulder. Its galleries and Visitor Center are open to the public on weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and on weekends from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  There is no charge for admission.

Contact: Audrey Lewis (303) 497-2570, Email: alewis@ucar.edu



With plein air pastel painting, Sandra Haberkorn has discovered a medium through which to share the captivating beauty of the world around her.  From sweeping landscapes to intricate details, she is continually inspired by the beauty of nature. Haberkorns work will be on exhibit in UCAR Gallery II of the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) February 1, 2016 to April 1, 2016. Art reception Sunday February 21st from 3:00 to 5:00 pm in the Mesa Lab cafeteria.

Preview both artists' work on the UCAR Community Art Calendar at:

http://scied.ucar.edu/exhibits/community-art-program

 NCAR's Mesa Laboratory is located at 1850 Table Mesa Drive in Boulder. Its galleries and Visitor Center are open to the public on weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and on weekends from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  There is no charge for admission.

Contact: Audrey Lewis (303) 497-2570, Email: alewis@ucar.edu

Dance this Summer at DAM

The Denver Art Museum (DAM) is looking for dancers! The museum is planning a summer full of dance-related exhibitions and programming in 2016. To showcase Denver’s vast and diverse dance community we are creating a Plaza-wide dance spectacular on the First Free Saturdays in July and August. We are looking for professional individuals and/or representatives from dance companies to share a ten minute sample of their craft. The DAM is putting out an open call to find dancers interested in this event, and we particularly wanted to reach out to the wonderful creative community that attends our annual Meet Here event.

Please see the attached call for more details. Submissions are due electronically to Lindsey Truswell, ltruswell@denverartmuseum.org, by 5pm on Friday, March 11, 2016.

Thank you,

Lindsey Miller Truswell
Special Projects Assistant, Adult Programs
Denver Art Museum
100 W. 14th Avenue Parkway
Denver, CO 80204
Office: (720) 913-0051

Visit www.denverartmuseum.org and sign up for our e-mail updates. The Denver Art Museum salutes the citizens of metro Denver for helping fund arts, culture and science through their support of the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD).

Artspace Loveland Grand Opening!

Local Artist Hosts a Card Swap

This is soooo Community Art....I can't stand it!

Here are the details:

1. After I hear from everyone who wants to participate and I give you the signal, you'll have 7 weeks to make ten (10) greeting cards, most often somewhat identical in design (although this is not required).  These cards can be any shape or size, blank on the inside, themed... wherever your whimsy takes you. Every medium is welcome: fabric, stamping, painting, beads, collage, photography, papercraft.... Most important is that whatever you make fits into an envelope that can be mailed either domestically or abroad.

THEME:  This year's theme can be either "surprise" or "text." By "surprise," you can be literal if you'd like, but my idea for this theme is based on wanting to surprise the recipient with some aspect of the card. For "text" I mean something that integrates text into your design. You could pick one alphabet letter or word and build a design around it, or do like you may have seen me do several times and have words embedded in the background. Be creative! Interpret as loosely as you need to. (And if you're totally uninspired, just throw the theme out the window and do what you want!)

2. On or before the given postmark deadline, you'll send all the cards you make to me with enough envelopes for each card and five dollars. When you sign up, there is also a way to pay electronically if you prefer.

3. Once I receive everyone's cards, I'll divvy them up so that every person receives ten cards from other swap participants. Using your moola, I'll send them back to you.

4. You'll receive a set of handmade greeting cards to use over the next year in the mail for a limited cost and a ton of fun.

Here are the dates you need to know:

·   RSVP to participate in the card swap by clicking HERE.

·   Start thinking about/making your design as soon as you can.  You'll be surprised how quickly that deadline will be here.

·   I'll host a Work Party at my studio in Fort Collins, CO one weekend in March--anyone who participates in the swap is welcome to join us.

·   Monday, April 4 is the postmark date for getting those cards, enough corresponding envelopes, and cash (if you didn't pay electronically) in the mail to me. (If you're local, you obviously don't have to bother with the sending business--we'll just rendezvous!)  

·   I'll send out a reminder about 4 weeks through.

·   Around May 1 is when I will hopefully send your cards back to you. 

Please DO forward this invitation to any of your crafty or arty friends and have them sign up here if they'd like to participate.  Anyone is welcome (even if card-making is not your main means of artistic expression!).  My only request is that everyone who signs up follows through to make/swap their cards.

Artist Opportunities at the Firehouse Art Center

ARTIST OCCUPIED SOUTH GALLERY

The Artist Occupied program at the Firehouse Art Center is intended as a professional development opportunity for emerging and experienced visual artists, and to expose visitors to a working artist environment.

Residency begins: May 23/24, 2016
Residency ends: Aug 14, 2016
2 week exhibition of work created: Aug 3-14, 2016
Opportunity posted: Feb 5
Submission deadline: March 18 (6 weeks posted)
Artist confirmed: March 21 (9 weeks before start date)

Application Requirements:
Site specific artist proposal for work to be completed during residency
Why you are interested in the residency
8-10 Images of recent work, showing style and technical skills
Artist statement; who you are and what you do
Artist resume
3 References
Contact details

Details:
350 sq ft studio space with natural light and tall ceilings
Private bathroom
Full sink with disposal
Trash & recycling
Basement storage available
24-hour access to the building
Wi-fi access
Benefits/Community engagement:
2 week solo exhibition in the main gallery
3 permanent studio artists working upstairs
50+ artist members
Studio visits with curators, artists and business owners
Peer oriented critiques; developed with artist after acceptance
Exposure at monthly events including; Film Night/2nd Fridays/Poetry + ARTWALK
Sponsorship/Stipend potential

ELIGIBILITY:
Working professional
Priority given to those with a solid housing situation in the area/Housing is not provided

SELECTION CRITERIA:
Merit of past work
Readiness to engage with and benefit from the residency
Potential to further develop an innovative creative practice and impact the community
Primary criteria for selection are conceptual innovation and technical proficiency of artwork
Site visit required for final round of selection

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS:
Statement of intent to be developed after site visit & acceptance
Studio access for events; not required to attend
Outreach component - Public reading, workshop, performance, etc.
15 Open hours a week (Weds-Fri 12-5 pm)/attendance negotiable - Visitors are invited and welcomed into artists' studios to enjoy the art, watch artist at work, ask questions, and purchase original artwork. Allowing the public an extraordinary opportunity to share in the excitement and fascination of the creative process is an essential part of the residency.

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FRESH 2016
CALL FOR ARTISTS
The Firehouse Art Center & Arts Longmont are proud to once again partner in a joint exhibition based on local farms, fresh food, Longmont’s agricultural history and our talented local artists. Applications are being accepted for an exhibition taking place in both locations August 17-September 25, 2016. The exhibition will consist of collaborative works of art from local artists. Artists are encouraged to think big and outside of the box when developing their collaborative concept. Absolutely all forms of creation are acceptable; painting, sculpture, illustration, mixed media, photography, video, printmaking, installation, storytelling, poetry, etc.
WHO: Colorado artists interesting in participating in one of the largest collaborative projects on the Front Range. Artists will collaborate with each other, with their farm and with both arts organizations.
WHAT: Form a team of 2 or more artists to collaborate on an art project/work. Collaboration is key – we want to see artists forming groups to push their boundaries of creation, to learn from each other and to utilize their individual skills to create something large in scope and concept. Look for artists with similar aesthetics and working styles. We are happy to help form a group with you, if you need it. We have created a Facebook group of last year’s FRESH artists, Arts Longmont artist members and Firehouse artist members to jump start conversations.
WHEN/Milestones:
(12 PM) March 14: Collaborative project ideas due
March 14-21: Collaborative project ideas confirmed and partnered with a farm
March 28: Farm visits scheduled and artists get to work
May 9: Exhibitions committee meeting check-in/progress report
June 20: Exhibitions committee meeting check-in/progress report
August 1: Final exhibitions committee meeting check-in/progress report
August 13-14-15: Artwork delivered to designated exhibition space
WHERE: Artwork will be on display at the Firehouse Art Center & Arts Longmont. Additional exhibition opportunities are in the works, ideally the exhibition will travel throughout the Front Range.
HOW: Once a group is formed, you will submit a document outlining your collaborative creation.
Requirements include:
-names and contact details of all artists in your group
-work style samples from each artist
-sketch or sketches of project
-description of project and implementation plans
Projects will be discussed with the exhibitions committee to determine readiness to move forward. The exhibitions committee will give you the green light and pair you with a local farm to begin working. You may request a certain farm in your proposal.

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EXHIBITION PROPOSALS
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Rolling

Our beautiful National Historic Landmark building features two exhibitions spaces and over 1,000 square feet of space. We are looking for established and emerging artists in all mediums are welcome including film, music and installation. Multidisciplinary artists work encouraged. Group exhibitions and curatorial proposals are welcomed, as well as solo exhibition proposals. We may combine several artists into one exhibition.
Jurors will be looking for submissions that are culturally relevant with a unique perspective and the ability to provide a diverse art experience. Contemporary work is encouraged. Incomplete submissions will not be considered.

**REQUIREMENTS**
$30 Entry fee, 6 Images (300 dpi, jpeg images) Artist Bio and Statement, Proposal for Exhibition, Documentation of artwork submitted (title, dimension, media & price)
The artist agrees to the following terms and conditions for showing at The Firehouse Art Center:
1) To pay $30 entry fee
2) To ship/deliver artwork at artists expense
3) To become an Artist member for a $45 fee
4) To assume full liability for the work displayed at The Firehouse
5) To allow The Firehouse the right to photograph artwork to be used for publicity purposes.

MEMBERSHIP & SUBMISSION SPECIFICATIONS

• Submit Work Only: $30, one-time fee to submit work only, or if you’re already an Artist Member.
• Artist Submission Membership: $60, open submission fee to submit work and become an Artist Member.

Artist Submission Member benefits are as follows:

• Exclusive Artist Appreciation event & Quarterly Artist Gatherings
• Promoted and featured on our website
• Eligible for an “Artist of the Month” designation
• First in line for openings the gallery may have due to cancellations
• Local merchant discounts
• Reduced fees for art classes
• Preview exhibitions and meet the artists

Criteria for Exhibitions

The following criteria are based on broad goals relating to the Firehouse Art Center mission which includes enriching the community through quality visual art exhibits. These criteria allow the artist to determine the appropriateness of the exhibit in meeting this mission. Any exhibit that the committee develops will be done so with these criteria in mind.

• The exhibit provides a unique and diverse art experience for the community.
• The exhibit has potential to attract a regional audience that ultimately expands the Art Center's audience base and increases awareness of the Art Center.
• The exhibit meets expectations based both on artistic excellence and the material's relationship to the audience of Longmont and Boulder County.
• The exhibit positively promotes area artists both professional and emerging.
• The exhibit appropriately uses the gallery space.

Call for Mishawaka Art

Help celebrate #mish100 with the Mishawaka Ampitheatre! On March 25th they will be unveiling a commemorative piece by Chris Bates' Mighty Fine Art at the Downtown Artery, and they have put out a call for fan art to fill out the show. All media welcome, pieces can not exceed 24 inches in any dimension.  Send your submissions to art@themishawaka.com by midnight on March 15 for consideration.

"Fast Track Furies" at the Lory Student Center

Moriah Hummer is a local artist inspired by female empowerment. As the title “From Comics to Canvas” alludes, Moriah is the author of the comic “Flat Track Furies”, a comic about a monster/crime fighting roller derby team. In a world dominated by male superheroes Moriah is striving to create a comic and a form of art that empowers women. Since the creation of Flat Track Furies Moriah has begun creating portait style sketches of women from all different backgrounds. Using a combination of digital painting and a comic style Moriah creates strong women, she combines the fun and light-hearted nature of comics with fine art and feminism to tell the story of the woman she creates. Exhibition is located in the Hallery of the LSC and will run from 1/15 to 3/15 A Reception will be held 2/10 from 4:30 to 6:30 in the Hallery.

Want to work at the Garbage Garage?

More information about this position

Overview

Provides tours and information for visitors at the Solid Waste's Garbage Garage Education Center at the Landfill relating to waste disposal and reducing, reusing, recycling, landfills, and household hazardous wastes. Position reports to the Solid Waste Environmental Educator.

Hours: Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Occasional additional hours and Saturday hours for special events.

Responsibilities

The following statements are illustrative of the duties and responsibilities of the job. The organization retains the right to modify or change the duties and responsibilities of the job at any time.

• Present information to tour groups and visitors of all ages.
• Supervise tour groups and visitors. Adhere to all safety guidelines and procedures.
• Assist drop-in visitors.
• Set up and close down the Education Center following set guidelines.
• Keep the Education Center clean and safe.
• Perform customer service and reception duties for the Education Center; direct callers and visitors to appropriate department or person; take written messages.
• Conduct tours of the recycling center, household hazardous waste facility, and landfill.
• Assist with special events both on-site and off-site.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Speak publicly.
• Learn about waste management.
• Supervise the Education Center alone while waiting for the occasional drop-in visitor.
• Work with a variety of age groups, especially children, and people of different backgrounds.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other County employees, representatives of other agencies and organizations, and members of the community.

Qualifications:

• One year of experience, preferably in customer service and/or equivalent education.
• Prefer some experience with public speaking or teaching.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Colorado Driver's license

For more info visit the Larimer a County Employment website

How is your Radio Voice?

All Things Considered Host

KUNC - Community Radio for Northern Colorado

KUNC invites you to join our team as our All Things Considered Host.  This is a great opportunity to work with an award winning Colorado media organization that covers northern Colorado, mountain and resort towns, and areas along the eastern plains. We are looking for a person with an engaging and conversational hosting style as well as credible news delivery and judgment.  KUNC’s All Things Considered Host is responsible for writing and delivering on-air newscasts and other show elements within the body of All Things Considered. This position also creates digital news content and Morning Edition newscast material.  You will be working with a dedicated and creative news team committed to providing relevant and engaging news coverage for the Northern Colorado community.A complete job description is available at kunc.org/employment-internships. 

Send application materials to:

The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor’s degree and at least two years of relevant experience in hosting and public radio experience, knowledge of journalism ethics and principles, strong interview and production skills, and a flair for creativity with excellent communication skills.  Bilingual in Spanish is strongly preferred.  Please submit a resume and audio examples to KUNC, Human Resources, 1901 56th Ave, Ste 200, Greeley, CO 80634 or email to hr@kunc.org.  KUNC is an equal opportunity employer and encourages workplace diversity.  Position is open until filled.

Email
hr@kunc.org

Only $40.... less than a csu football ticket

The Clara Hatton Gallery, Department of Art and Art History at Colorado State University is accepting proposals for solo, themed and group exhibitions to be presented in our gallery space in 2016- 2017. Visual artists, curators, and coordinators of artist groups are encouraged to submit proposals. The Hatton Gallery hosts exhibitions of contemporary art by emerging and mid-career artist working in all media, to include site-specific installations, video and other time-based media, performance, new technologies and experimental forms.
Open to all U.S. artists, citizens and residents who are 18 years of age and older and who are not students currently enrolled in an art program
All entries are to be done online, via http://slideroom.com
There is a non-refundable fee of $40 payable by credit card online.
Full prospectus and floor plan of the gallery available at http://hatton.colostate.edu
Deadline: May 1, 2016.

Dave Jordano Talks Detroit at the Center for Fine Art Photgrapohy

Tomorrow night the award winning photographer, Dave Jordano, will be giving an artist talk here at the Center for Fine Art Photography at 5pm. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity. Be here. Oh, drinks and snacks will be served. Dave will be signing books too!For more information visit the website.

Call For Submissions | Deadline: March 4, 2016, at 5:00 pm

The TILT Annual Celebration of Academics in the Arts (TACAA) is pleased to announce its 2016 call for submissions. This is a juried competition open to CSU undergraduates, graduate students, staff, faculty and alumni as well as members of the community.

TACAA believes that fostering the communion between academics and the arts engenders richer opportunities for student success.

The theme for this year is Global Justice: A Frame of Mind.

Winners will be selected based upon artistic and academic merit. Works will be displayed in various places throughout the beautiful TILT building for all to enjoy through the year and until next year’s celebration!

For more information, http://tilt.colostate.edu/learning/art/ or please email artlearningcsu@gmail.com

And now Mozart

IGUDESMAN & JOO - AND NOW MOZART
THU, FEB 25 at 7:30 PM

These brilliantly outrageous musicians, with more than 40 million YouTube views, combine comedy, classical music and pop culture into one utterly unique sidesplitting performance.

SNEAK A PEEK

TICKETS STARTING AT $25
BUY TICKETS TODAY!

Watercolor Workshops Coming Soon!

Beginning Watercolor Workshop
“Watercolor Magic!”
MARCH 5 & 6
Saturday and Sunday
in Fort Collins, CO
9:00 - 4:00 both days (lunch break at noon)
This workshop is designed for beginners, so if you have never painted before you are the perfect student. And don’t worry, you don’t even need to know how to draw. All you need is the desire to learn and be ready to have a great time!  You will amaze yourself with what you'll do during this workshop.  My joy is to share with you the magic of watercolors and to take the mystery out of it.  You'll learn lots of fun techniques and be introduced to materials, color, composition, values and more.  If you’ve ever thought you would like to try painting someday, now is the time!
It’s a great refresher course, too.  Students take this class again and again because they get inspiration and learn more each time. If you've enjoyed doing artwork before but have been away from it, this class will help get you back into your art.


“Watercolor Bliss”
APRIL 12 & 13
Tuesday and Wednesday
in Fort Collins, CO
9:00 - 4:00 both days (lunch break at noon)
All levels are welcome, but some watercolor experience is helpful.  This is my MOST requested workshop as we incorporate the techniques of famed watercolor artist, Nita Engle.  It’s all a magical illusion!  Have fun doing your art as we throw paint and squirt water….. and watch the amazing results develop!   It’s the “Wet and Wild” workshop, so wear your old clothes and bring your towels! Learn new techniques and helpful hints.  I will offer individual help during the two days, as well as do many demos for you. Take your work to the next level as you make a big splash!


Sign up now to hold your spot, as class size is limited.
To Register….. contact me at:  BluePaint7@gmail.com
or by phone or text 530-258-9110
Workshop fee is $135.
Location:  South Fort Collins, classroom in my home
Supplies are available, more info on this later.

For more info
DebGroesserWatercolors.com

Community Arts at its Best: Save the dates for Masks

SAVE THESE DATES
APRIL 1
Masks Exhibition & Gallery Auction Opens
Fierce good bidding ensues for the next 36 days! 195 masks contributed by community artists. Starting on First Friday Gallery Walk Night

APRIL 22
Carnevale di Venezia Masks Gala
Hosted at the Embassy Suites, Loveland
Celebrating Michael Powers, 2016 Masks Honorary Chair. Gala tickets & table reservations are available here.

MAY 6
Masks Exhibition & Gallery Auction Closes
REALLY fierce great bidding ends at 9:00 p.m. On First Friday Gallery Walk Night, May 6
MORE MASKS DETAILS & CARNEVALE DI VENIZIA GALA TICKETS
@ www.ftcma.org

Masks Matters!
The Masks Project contributes a major portion of the Fort Collins Museum of Art's annual operating budget. With gratitude we thank our sponsors, and we thank the more than 200 Artists who commit not only their time and talent but the funds to create the works of art that form the foundation of the Masks Project. Without their generosity there would be no Masks Project.

Well Red show at the Depot