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