ARTS IN SOCIETY GRANTS Project grants for non-profits

Bonfils-Stanton Foundation, Hemera Foundation and Colorado Creative Industries in partnership with RedLine Contemporary Art Center are excited to announce Arts in Society. Through this partnership we seek to build capacity for social practice projects that implement artistic excellence to engage social issues in communities across Colorado.

The grant program replaces former Colorado Creates project grants and eligible applicants include nonprofits and individuals. Average grant sizes will range between $10,000 - $50,000 and will be awarded to 15 - 25 artists, arts organizations, or other nonprofit groups per year during the 2017-2018 two-year pilot period. Learn more.

Timeline:
September 20, 2016: Live Facebook chat 12-1:30 p.m.  www.facebook.com/redlineartdenver
September 26, 2016: Letter of Interest (LOI) due
November: Applicants invited to submit full proposals
January 16, 2017: Full proposals due
April: Award notification

What could you do??

Pianos About Town is looking for artists and organizations who can use piano parts, after they've been decommissioned from the program. Many parts can be creatively re-used for art projects, take apart days, or maker spaces. We have hammers, keys, sound boards, etc.
Come see what we have and pick up parts by appointment.
Let us know if you are interested by emailing Liz Good at lgood@fcgov.com or calling 970-416-2646.

Final Week to Paint!

We need your help!  Help is needed to paint the mural for the windows of the Historic Fort Collins Carnegie Library (Community Creative Center).  Please come to the CCC, 200 Mathews Street, Fort Collins THIS WEEK Wednesday, Sept 21-Saturday, Sept 24 12-6pm daily.  This is simple 'paint-by-numbers kind of work.  We have the whole thing mapped put and now all we need is some helping hands to finish it up.  For more information, visit the "Flowers Lead to Fruit" Facebook page.  See you there!

Learn Dyeing and Printing with Natural Plant Materials with the BEST!

Fort Collins Artists Ayn Hanna and Barbara Gilhooly invite you to a workshop in their home. Experience the magic and surprise of color and mark that can be achieved on cloth through the alchemy of water, plant materials, heat, and metal. While many natural dye workshops teach about either natural plant dyes OR printing with plants, in this workshop you will learn about BOTH dyeing with natural plant dyes AND printing with natural plant materials.

More information can be found here.

September Hot Dish

This month's Hot Dish will be on the shore of beautiful Terry Lake!  Check out the details here

Hot Dish is an opportunity for Creative folks of all types to get together and 'dish' about the arts in Northern Colorado. We meet once a month to eat, connect, and network. Join us!

Panel Discussion: Planning an Exhibit

About the event:
On Thursday, September 22nd, Artworks is holding a discussion with experts about how to plan your art exhibition. The evening will include a Q & A and a casual discussion with a panel of artists and experts.

Some points that will be covered:
- the process of curating artwork
- building a portfolio that appeals to jurors
- reasons why artists should enter a juried, group, or solo show
- reasons applications not accepted
- other helpful tips for artists preparing for gallery exhibits

Panel experts include:
- Johnny Plastini, Art Professor, Colorado State University
- Maureen Corey, Loveland Museum/Gallery Curator
- Joanne Kirves, Executive Director, Longmont Arts
- Dr. Andrew Svedlow, Art Professor, University of Northern Colorado
- Wesley Jessup, Director, Longmont Museum

This event is free and open to the public.

When: September 22; 6pm-8pm

Where:
Artworks Loveland
310 North Railroad Avenue, Loveland, CO 80537
(970) 663-5555


About Artworks Loveland:
Artworks Loveland is a Colorado non-profit corporation and IRS 501 (c) (3) organization funded partially by donor contributions and based in Loveland Colorado. It opened its doors in 2012 under the guidance and support of the Erion Foundation and Artworks Board.  Artworks Loveland is located in the developing Railroad corridor of downtown Loveland Colorado, 3rd Street and Railroad Avenue. Artworks Loveland’s twenty-seven studios, including an artist-in-residence and student artist program, is quickly becoming a hub for contemporary visual arts in northern Colorado.  For additional information please visit www.artworksloveland.org.

Audition for Loveland Opera

Loveland Opera Theatre is looking for men to sing in out upcoming production of The Merry Wives of Windsor.. LOT is also actively seeking kids that sing and dance in the Northern Colorado Area for The Merry Wives of Windsor.  Children will be costumed as insects and moths in the Act III forest scene, and will be featured throughout the opera.
Audition information for The Merry Wives of Windsor by Otto Nicolai
WE WILL ONLY BE AUDITIONING COLORADO SINGERS,

PERFORMANCES
February 24th -26th , 2017 and March 3rd -5th , 2017
at the Rialto Theatre in Loveland CO.

LOCATION AND TIME
Audition- October 1st, 2016 - 9am-5pm & October 8th - 10:30am - 12:30pm
Call Backs- October 2nd, 2016 - 12am-4pm & October 8th - 4:00 -7:00 pm

Location- First Baptist Church in Loveland CO.
1003 W 6th St, Loveland, CO 80537

AUDITION REQUIRMENTS
Please prepare one British or American aria or art song.

PRINCIPLE ROLES (All Principle Roles will Paid)
Sir John Falstaff- Bass
Mrs. Ford (Alice)- Lyric Soprano
Mrs. Page (Meg)- Mezzo- Soprano
Ann Page- Lyric Coloratura Soprano
Fenton- Tenor
Slender- Tenor
Mr. Ford- Baritone
Dr. Cajus- Bass
Mr. Page- Bass

LOT WILL ALSO BE AUDITIONING FOR THE LOVELAND OPERA CHORUS

Please email Lovelandoperatheatre@gmail.com

Music District Grand Opening!

The Music District team invites you to explore our new music hub as we celebrate our opening month.  Please join us on Friday, September 30, any time between 7-11pm.  Capacity is limited, and we ask that you RSVP for no more than 2 guests – so tell your friends now, and we’ll see you soon!

STEAMfest!

FCMOA is Starting a Bookclub! How cool is that?

Did you know FCMOA is going to be starting a book club? Our very first meeting with be on November 10 and we'll discuss The Lacuna by Barbara Kingsolver in connection with our exhibition Frida Kahlo: Through the Lens of Nickolas Muray.

This is how you treat Artists when you ask them to 'donate' work for your charity

This was passed on to me by Bonnie Lebesch.  It is an excellent example of how organizations should approach artists for donations....with respect and something more than "great exposure' (Don't ever, ever say that)

Benefits for donating artists:

· Visibility of artwork, bio, and website to the auction jury and audience, plus social media and email promotion for selected works

· One free artist ticket to attend the auction ($250 value includes seated dinner and all-night drinks) –OR– 20% commission on sold art and $50 artist ticket

· One $100 guest ticket ($250 value)

· Auction orientation and networking workshop and happy hour with Artist Trust staff

· A one-year Artist Trust membership ($45 value), which provides savings on Artist Trust business practice programs and discounts at regional arts businesses and museums

· Infinite gratitude from Artist Trust’s staff and board and the thousands of artists we serve each year

The next time you get asked to donate, send them to this link.....

Last Week!

Call for Proposals

Artworks Loveland’s Gallery Program is reviewing proposals for solo and group exhibitions for 2017 and the beginning of 2018. We have two galleries we are seeking 12-14 exhibition proposals for innovative, contemporary 2D or 3D art in all genres. All media including installation, performance, video and multi-media is accepted. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a cohesive body of work. Proposals may include logistic plans and details, but this is not required. Also, proposals for artistic performances such as dance, music, and poetry readings will be considered.  Groups of artists who would like to exhibit together should consolidate their application materials into one submission.

Artworks Loveland is committed to providing opportunity and space for experimentation, freedom and artistic growth while promoting understanding and appreciation of contemporary art. We support initiatives that generate reflection, exchange, connection, and engagement with diverse audiences. Artworks is an ideal venue for someone who is looking to challenge or redefine the relationship of their work to their audience.

Click here to submit an application. 

Help paint the new window panels for the Historic Carnegie Library

Painting starts TOMORROW on the new panels for the Community Creative Center.  Join us Wed-Sat, Sept 14-17 and Sept 21-24, 12-6pm daily at 200 Mathews Street, Fort Collins.  Make sure to wear clothes that can get messy!

2016 Fort Collins Fringe Festival September 15, 16, & 17, 2016

You never know what you are going to experience at the next Fringe Festival! Because of the open and unjuried structure of Fringe, festival goers can expect to see many original works in everything from theater to dance to film and more. Most pieces are short one-act pieces so festival goers can see several performances over the course of an evening at the festival. Pieces are kept technically simple in most cases, which helps keep the cost of the festival low. And with unique and exciting venues like the Fort Collins Museum of Discovery Otterbox Digital Dome, it’s easy to get involved in the Fort Collins Fringe Festival, either as a performer or as an attendee.

Climate Change Talk

SCREENAGERS: GROWING UP IN THE DIGITAL AGE

A film sponsored by Mountain Sage Community School and CSU School of Education
6:30pm ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28. DOORS OPEN AT 6:00 AT THE CSU LORY STUDENT CENTER THEATER. TICKETS ARE $5.00. THE FILM IS APPROPRIATE FOR FIFTH GRADE STUDENTS AND UP.
The theater can be tricky to find with all of the construction happening on the campus. Plan accordingly. Doors open at 6:00pm. Parking is free after 4pm in specific lots around the theater.
FOLLOW THIS LINK TO PURCHASE TICKETS.
http://www.screenagersmovie.com/mountain-sage-community-school-csu-school-of-education-fort-collins-co

Debut Theatre Company Presents: The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes

What:       The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes

Where:     Magnolia Theatre, 417 West Magnolia | The Lincoln Center | Fort Collins | CO

When:      Fridays October 14, 21 & 28 | 7:00 p.m.

Saturday October 15 | 7:00 p.m.

Saturdays October 22 & 29 | 1:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.

Sunday October 16 | 1:00 p.m.

Cost:        $8 all tickets

Tickets:    Lincoln Center Box Office

                         417 West Magnolia | Fort Collins | CO | 970.221.6730 | lctix.com

Age:          Appropriate for all ages, show is 2 hours in length

Contact:     Artistic Director Lee Osterhout-Kaplan | 970.310.9756 |

 LeeOK@comcast.net | 827 Riverside Avenue | Fort Collins | CO 970.224.5774

Website:     www.debuttheatre.org

Baskets: Anecdotes & Adventures at the Global Village Museum

Baskets:  Anecdotes & Adventures
Sept 14   6 (Tea & Social) – 8 pm
Admission = $5 public; Members Free
The beauty and art of basketry, one of the oldest and most widespread crafts, will be highlighted Wednesday, Sept 14, at the Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures.  Baskets:  Anecdotes & Adventures will feature international basket collectors who will discuss materials and techniques of weavers from around the world.  Admission = $5 public; Members Free