Is Art Criticism Dead?

Or are we just too damn nice in Colorado?  Chloe Veltman, former Arts Director for CPR news left her position because of the inability to be a critic of the Arts Scene in Colorado.  I have spoken to many Creative folks in Northern Colorado that are STARVING for input, good or bad.   That is one reason I started this blog, to get the conversation going....it hasn't worked as well as I had hoped.

What is the answer?  How do we connect and help one another grow in an atmosphere I have heard described as a "giant marshmallow"?

Streetmosphere is gone, and no one is raising a fuss, least of which the Fort Collins City Council.  Comfort is a good thing, but maybe not the most inspiring thing for an Artist.  What do you think?

Fear no Art ( Boulder Edition)

Interesting circumstances regarding rock stacking art and City Law enforcement.  Read the story here

CSU's LEAP Program featured on KUNC

Check out the story by Stacey Nick here.

"Servant of Two Masters" Opens this Weekend!

A THEATRE STREET CARNIVAL COMPLETE WITH FOOD TRUCKS AND ENTERTAINMENT!

PREVIEW FROM KATE FORGACH AT THE COLORADOAN HERE!  

STAY FOR AN AFTER PARTY ON THE 30TH!


THE FESTIVITIES BEGIN AT 6PM WEEKENDS STARTING MAY 30TH! THE SHOW BEGINS AT 7 PM.

BRING YOUR OWN PICNIC OR ENJOY ONSITE FOOD TRUCK VENDORS INCLUDING DELECTABLE DELIGHTS FROM DIVINE ICE CREAM!

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MAY 30 - JUNE 27
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First Friday at the Center for Fine Art Photography

The Center for Fine Art Photography First Friday Talks and Reception June 5 | Join Us
 
Littoral Drift No. 5 (Recto_Verso, Rodeo Beach, CA 08.01.13) © Meghann Ripenhoff
Landscapes
Exhibition Dates | June 5 - July 18, 2015
Friday at Five Gallery Talk 5pm June 5
Public and Artists' Reception | Friday June 5 from 6-9 pm

Exhibiting Artists: Geoffrey Agrons, Steve Babbitt, Lee Bass, Curran Broderick, Mark Cohen, Janet Cole, Pierre Cook, Peter Croteau, Ann Cutting,
Daniel Duarte, John DuBois, Yorgos Efthymiadis, Nicholas Fedak II,
Teri Fullerton, David Gardner, Anne Hall, Andrea Hamilton, Shreepad Joglekar, Katie Kalkstein, Yoichi Kawamura, Michael Kirchoff,
Karen Kirkpatrick, Melissa Lazuka, Tom Lindboe, Nancy Locke, Lynette Miller, Sue Montoya, Ivan Ng, Jim Nickelson, Jim Riche, Meghann Riepenhoff, Nicole Robinson, Carla Royal, Maureen Ruddy Burkhart, Lee Saloutos,
Nicolo Sertorio, Tristan Spinski, Evan Stanfield, Stephen Strom,
Leonard Sussman, Kathleen Taylor, David Underwood, Ira Wagner,
Phil Waters, Ariel Wilson, David Wolf, Qian Zhao, and Frank Zurey.      

Portfolio ShowCase Volume 8
Exhibition Dates | May 1 - June 27, 2015
Reception Date | June 5, 2015 from 6-9 pm
 
Exhibiting Artists | Thomas Alleman, Anne Berry, Larry Chait, Daniel Coburn, Michael Donnor, Jackie Heitchue, Jaime Erin Johnson, Peter Leighton,
Clark James Mishler, Wendy Simmons, Michal Solarski, Liz Steketee,
Paul Thulin, Alison Turner, and Zhe Zhu.

Melanie Walker| Househead Chronicles
Exhibition Dates | May 12 - June 27, 2015
Artist Talk and Reception | June 5 at 5pm

Eat Chocolate, Drink Beer to Support Happy Heart Farms

Werner Elementary - Is looking for a Lego Robotics coach for the 2015-2016 Year.

We are in need of 1 possibly 2 coaches would love to get the teams started right in September of this coming school year! 

Lego Coach Description:

Lego Robotics coordinator(s) needs to organize teams, recruit coaches, support coaches, organize and gather needed materials, coordinate with coaches, parents, school and FLL directors. Needs a proficiency in researching on the internet and using the computer.

Please contact Veronica Kochenower VP of Enrichments at:vkochenower@gmail.com or 970-819-7955

Free Admission Tonight at the Colorado Model Railroad Museum

Great Blog about Fort Collins Architectural History

Have you checked out Forgotten Fort Collins?  It is a great blog that focuses on the history of Fort Collins through its Architecture.  I especially love her historic vs contemporary pictures of Fort Collins buildings. 

Musique Concrete at New Belgium Brewery

Join us for a night of Musique Concrète with the star of our latest #zagging film series, Johnny Random. He'll discuss his process of composing music with found objects including Fermentare — the New Belgium Beer Concierto.

Tickets are $5, and include a beer of your choice. Watch the video to get a better sense of Mr. Random (because this is going to be 100% amazing awesomeness). http://www.newbelgium.com/zagging/stories/15-05-17/Johnnyrandom_s_New_Belgium_concerto.aspx

DEBUT THEATRE AUDITIONS

Debut Players is the signature youth troupe of Debut Theatre Company. This troupe is for the experienced, confident and committed student. Debut Players presents public performances of classic literature by young actors for family audiences. They are a regionally-based auditioned group of 17 young actors between the ages of 11 and 17 years brought together by their love for the stage.
Auditions: June 13th, 9:30-12:30
Learn More

Help H20 Putnam Elementary's Garden this Summer

The Putnam Elementary School Garden needs some volunteers to water and care for it, starting May 31. It takes about an hour each time to do all tasks. You may bring family and friends to help and to enjoy this beautiful space created near the playground.

For more information and to choose dates to sign up, please contact Melissa Rivera, mrivera@psdschools.org. Many dates are still available!

Apply for the Loveland Studio Tour

Have an art studio in Loveland?
One week to get in on Loveland Artist Studio Tour 2015!
Applications close May 27, 2015 at midnight.

https://www.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php…

Fremont Art Center Call for Artists

The Fremont Center for the Arts in Canon City is recruiting artists to fill our East Lobby Gallery for 2016.  For a minimal fee($40), you or someone you know can apply to rent our East Lobby Gallery for one month.  All artists are included in our advertising and monthly Gallery Receptions held on the First Friday of each month.

As long as the artist has not exhibited in any solo shows in any of the galleries at Fremont Center for the Arts in the past 23 months, he or she is welcomed to complete an application for approval. All work will be considered for professionalism in execution and subject matter.

For the months of January thru June 2016,
Deadline to submit is September 1, 2015

For the months of July thru December 2016,
Deadline to submit is January 15, 2016

If you have any questions, please send an email to fca@fremontarts.org or call 719-275-2790.

TO APPLY, PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR AN APPLICATION

Sales Leader Wanted at Local Toymaker

BeginAgain is an innovator of infant and pre school products for children—> www.beginagaintoys.com

 

We believe-

- children are the true noisemakers, no batteries required.

- children should unplug and play, toys are the tools of analog play.

- toys should engage and enable creative minds, never provide a passive experience.

- toys should be made from the safest materials possible, unquestionable safety.

- in reducing the use of oil based plastics in toys, use renewable natural resources.

- in reducing packaging and materials, reduce waste.

- in providing a fun and flexible work environment, work/life must balance.

- in giving back, we donate 1% of our time and resources to our communities.

 

We're looking for a Sales Leader to help us grow our growing business-

- Our ideal candidate is a true team player looking for senior level opportunity (and responsibility) within a small, growing company. 

- Our ideal candidate is experienced in selling products based on their value proposition rather than relying solely on incentives and discounts.

- Our ideal candidate is seeking work/life balance and appreciates our high quality, small town Colorado lifestyle.

- Our ideal candidate shares our passion, values and philosophy for children products.

- Our ideal candidate is as interested in employee ownership and profit sharing as much as commissions and bonuses.

 

BeginAgain is a 4 year old company with a very entrepreneurial spirit. Our team is small, energetic, enthusiastic, and flexible in our approach to work and business. We’re very passionate about the products we create, and try to bring innovation into everything that we do… including sales.

 

For more information, visit their website.

Hot Dish Tomorrow Night!

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!

This Thursday Night we will be meeting in the gallery space at the Community Creative Center (Old Carnagie library) 200 Mathews St. Fort Collins. There will be an exhibit of FRCC’s CADHu (Communications, Art and Humanities) Dept work on display, so it will be a nice spot to gather. As always, please bring a (hot or cold) dish to share and reuseable utensils, plates, cups, to keep it a trash-free event.

For more info go to the group Facebook Page

Survey of Contemporary Art at Lincoln Center Galleries

The Fort Collins Lincoln Center invites visual artists residing in the US to enter our national juried Annual Contemporary Art Survey with Guest Curator Dean Sobel, Executive Director of the Clyfford Still Museum in Denver, CO. The exhibition is an open call to artists working in all media and reflects the artists’ capacity to consider the wide world of objects and ideas they encounter in creating art. We are seeking works in all media that together will present a survey of contemporary art in America. Representational and conceptual work will be considered. Entry fee: $35 for up to 3 artworks Awards: $1700 in cash awards including a Grand Prize of $1000 VIEW MORE INFO APPLY TO THIS CALL

Learn to Crochet at the Loveland Library

Performing Art Camp this Summer for Ages 5-17

Arts Reach Center offers performing arts opportunities at local schools and independent open-audition productions for elementary through high school aged students.  Year-round classes are  offered in  musical theater, dance, and visual arts to enhance a student's well-rounded education of the performing arts.

​ Summer camps include: Storybook Theatre 

​for ages 5-11; ​Dear Edwina Jr for ages 10-13 and Lady Pirates of Captain Bree for ages 12-17. 

​For more information, visit:​

http://www.artsreachcenter.org/

Party on the Patio at Avogardro's Number

Fort Collins best outdoor patio just got a little better with their "Party on the Patio" Music Series this Summer.  The series kicks off this Wednesday with "Taggart and Silas".  It also happens to be Frankiln's Birthday Celebration so make sure you wish him a happy one.  For more about this Summer series, visit Avo's website.

Liesel Lund Workshop

Local High School Filmmakers Show Their Work

For more information, visit the #Filmfest website.  Buy tickets here

Canyon Concert Ballet Announces Summer Faculty

Canyon Concert Ballet announces the guest faculty that will teach in their studios this Summer, including Mr. Radek Kokoszka, Mr. David Taylor, Ms. Carol Roderick, Ms. Patricia Renzetti, Dr. Monica Lettieri, and Aaron & Katherine Orlowski. It's going to be an exciting 10 weeks - Register for one, two or ALL of our special Master Class events here!

Artist Residency at Carpenter Ranch

 The Nature Conservancy's Carpenter Ranch in Hayden, Colorado is offering a month long residency for Artists.  The residency will run from September 1-30, 2015. Special consideration is given to artists whose work involves land or water.

The ranch, located west of Steamboat Springs, is a working cattle ranch bordered by the Yampa river. Elk visit most nights and sandhill cranes can be heard throughout September. The artists share a three-bedroom house. Everyone gets their own bedroom and the kitchen/bath are shared. The artists have access to the whole ranch and can wander throughout the 900 acres. There are a variety of work spaces available, but if you have concerns please email me.

The application is available on our website. There is a $50 Application fee and the deadline is June 15, 2015. The application is not a difficult one, so don't panic.

For questions, contact Grant Pound, executive director
Email
303.503.1132

Help Create Grassroots Umbrella Arts Organization for Fort Collins

An Open Invitation,
                If you are still interested and available please join the Board of Beet Street at our next regularly scheduled meeting. May 26, 2015 at 6:00pm till 7:30pm at the Community Creative Center 200 Mathews Street. Come to the back door and ring the bell. We meet upstairs in the Idea Lab. Call me if you have any further questions.


Bruce K. Freestone
President
Beet Street
200 Mathews Street
Fort Collins, CO 80524
970-444-2338
970-482-8573  cell

When it Rains, You Quilt!

This weekend, the amazingly talented Jen Kingwell will be in town to teach a quilt workshop! There is one spot left, if you are interested in joining us. She will be teaching us hand piecing, appliqué, template work and hand quilting on her Circle Game pattern. You can sign up here and we'll get the details to you via email. Scrappy goodness, I tell ya!

If you can’t make the workshop, Mama Said Sew is also hosting a Trunk Show Social on Saturday May 23 from 6-9 pm. Food, drink, a gallery of the most amazing quilts, and door prizes! What’s not to love? Tickets are $20.00 each and can be purchased here. All tickets must be pre-purchased!

Volunteer with Food School at Happy Heart Farm!

A group of 3rd graders from Mountain Sage Elementary will be joining The Food School at Happy Heart Farm for a fun filled day of learning!  We would love to have you all join us.  We will need 5 volunteers to assist with small groups for the field trip.  Sign up to volunteer here!

DATE: 05/28/2015 (Thu.)

LOCATION: Happy Heart Farm

"On The Land" featured during the Grand Opening of Gallery 970

Gallery 970 1015 Lincoln Avenue, Loveland Colorado

© 2015 by Gallery 970

1015 S Lincoln Ave, Loveland, CO 80537

Exhibit runs May 22-June 26
Opening: June 5, 6-9pm
Regular Gallery Hours (beginning May 22): Thursday-Saturday 11am-6pm

Exhibit Statement:“Until we understand what the land is, we are at odds with everything we touch.”
---Wendell Berry, The Art of Commonplace: The Agrarian Essays

To understand the land we must interact with it. Though our chances to connect with and work on the land have greatly diminished over the last century, there is still a yearning for it. On the Land includes works from local artists that focus on human interaction with our land.

Artists:
Rachael Davis
Laura Grossett
Sandra Hopkins
Suchitra Mattai
Carrie Johansing
Scott Laumann
J. Diane Martonis
Joe Norman
Nikki Pike
Chandler Romeo
Doug Sink
David Young

Does Downtown Fort Collins Need More Affordable Studio Space?

Let your voice be heard during Fort Collins fill out survey about What do you love most about downtown? And what do you think is missing? Help shape the future of downtown by filling out this survey

You can also attend one of several open forums with City Planners

Downtown Plan Open House - Saturday, May 16, Opera Galleria, 123 N. College Ave., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

• Stop by the Opera Galleria at any time to participate in games and activities related to the Downtown Plan. Share your thoughts and learn more about urban design, parking and transportation, arts and culture, downtown management, economic outlook, and environmental topics in the downtown area. Bring the whole family!

Larimer County Farmers' Market - Saturday, May 30, 200 W. Oak St., 8 a.m.-12 p.m.

• Visit the Downtown Plan booth while you do your weekly shopping at the Farmers' Market.

First Friday Event - Friday, June 5, Old Town Square, 4-8 p.m.

• What do you love most about downtown? And what do you think is missing? Stop by for a fun and creative opportunity to share your big ideas.

Stakeholder Interviews - Ongoing

• Would you like to meet with the Downtown Plan team to share your ideas or concerns? Request a stakeholder interview! Contact Seth Lorson at slorson@fcgov.com or 970-224-6189 to set up a meeting.

Fort Collins Symphony Holds Annual Meeting

Supporters of the Fort Collins Symphony Association are invited to attend the Association’s annual meeting on Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at the Women’s Clinic (1100 South Lemay Avenue, 1^st floor conference room) from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. We will review the wonderful 2014-15 season we just concluded  and share our plans for the  2015-16 season. Light refreshments will be served.

Call for Bill Murray Art (I am not kidding)

Totally 80's Pizza in Fort Collins is hosting Bill Murray Day (September 21st). For this event they are planning on having the largest Bill Murray Art Show in the World. Totally 80's Pizza has some Bill Murray art but they are looking for some other NoCo artists who would like to participate in this event.

 A few rules
1. No vulgarity in the art piece. (Must be child appropriate & can not be slanderous to Mr. Murray)
2. Bill Murray must be the central theme but it does not have to be 80s Bill Murray.
3. You will be allowed to sell the piece the day of the show.
4. Totally 80's Pizza is not responsible any loss or damage of the art piece the day of the show.
5. Ideally art pieces would be around 11x14 and no bigger than 16x20.

Local Potter shows in Laramie

Volunteer for the Arts at AANC

 There are positions you can apply for and the vote will be at the next meeting, June 13th at 9:00 at 148 W Oak. Next to Fish and Taj Mahal. There are positions for president, VP, Treasurer and Maintenance. If these aren't filled, AANC will fold by September. They also need a website designer, newsletter person and people to help with an August Show.

David Sedaris returns to The Lincoln Center

In his latest book Let’s Explore Diabetes with Owls, Sedaris writes: “As a child I assumed that when I reached adulthood, I would have grown-up thoughts.” This we know for sure, his thoughts are consistently witty, introspective and packed with sarcastic nuggets of wisdom and hilarious social satire.

Experience the hilarious brilliance that created the national bestsellers: Naked, Me Talk Pretty One Day, Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim, When You Are Engulfed in Flames and Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk.

Take a sneak peek

TICKETS - $45-$65

Ceramic Sculpture Demonstration by Brandon Reese

Saturday, May 30, 1–4 p.m.
Fort Collins Pottery Studio, 1541 W. Oak St.

See art in the making! Sculptor Brandon Reese will present a 3-hour demonstration of his ceramic hand-building techniques at the Fort Collins Pottery Studio.

Tickets are $15 at (970) 416-2737 or at the door on the day of the demonstration, if space is available. Seating is limited so reserve your tickets right away.

Brandon Reese is currently exhibiting his sculptures in “Shape Shifters” at the Fort Collins Lincoln Center Art Gallery through May 30. His demonstration will cover his hand-building construction techniques along with a discussion of his current and past work. Reese is an Assistant Professor of Ceramics at Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK.

The Hixons Host a Lovely Time

POSTPONED DUE TO RAIN

Jeanne Schoaff jurors BFA show at CSU

Juried BFA Thesis Exhibition
Opening Reception: Friday, May 15, 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Hatton gallery, CSU
Open: Friday, May 15 to Friday, September 4
As part of their capstone requirement, graduating BFA students submit artwork that is juried into the BFA Thesis Exhibition by an outside juror. This year's juror is Jeanne Schoaff, director of the Lincoln Center Gallery in Fort Collins. This is a diverse exhibition showcasing in a professional format student work from every concentration area of the CSU Art Department including: Drawing, Electronic Art, Fibers, Graphic Design, Metalsmithing, Painting, Photography, Pottery, Printmaking, and Sculpture.

Call for Entry in Steamboat Springs

Need a Lawyer?

Colorado Attorneys for the Arts (CAFTA) enables qualifying creative individuals and groups to receive pro bono legal support through a referral process. Volunteer attorneys are matched with artists to address discrete legal matters by lending their time and expertise.

• Contracts between Musician & Agent
• Copyright, Trademark, Intellectual Property
• Landlord/Tenant concerning Studio Space
• Negotiations between Visual Artist & Gallery
• Licensing Agreements
• Formation of Arts Nonprofit Organization

UNC INterCHANGE program Recieves $35,000 Funding from the NEA

To support Arts Education Leadership Institute: INterCHANGE. The professional development project for classroom teachers will incorporate contemporary and traditional practices in the folk arts in Colorado into their curricula and school culture. The institute will feature artists whose work draws from traditional and contemporary cultural frameworks and highlight Native American artists. Invited speakers and artist-led workshops will demonstrate to teachers how students can combine their own personal tradition and contemporary visual culture in their artmaking and interdisciplinary learning. Teachers who attend as part of a school team will have time to discuss together how to incorporate understandings gained in the institute into their school's curricula and environment 

Learn Some Things You Might Not Know...

About Amelia Caruso.....

Help the Greeley Corale Celebrate their Golden Anniversary

The Greeley Chorale brings their Golden Anniversary season to a crowd-pleasing conclusion with the full chorus, individual/ensemble performances, and several special guests, including the Greeley Children’s Chorale. This concert includes the beautiful “Lux Aeterna” by Morton Lauridson, and also features favorites from the stage (both musical theater and opera). UNC Assistant Professor of Music and pianist extraordinaire Dr. Lei Weng is our special guest, along with the Chorale’s founder, Dr. Howard Skinner, who will wield the baton for several numbers. It’s going to be an evening to remember, and a terrific way to launch the Greeley Chorale’s next 50 years! 

05/09/2015 - 7:30pm

Monfort Concert Hall - Union Colony Civic Center

KRFC Presents "Head for the Hills"

KRFC 88.9fm Presents: Head for the Hills' 11th Annual Pickin' on the Poudre, at the historic Mishawaka Amphitheatre in Bellvue, CO - Saturday May 16th! Special guests Bonnie Paine and Daniel Rodriguez (of Elephant Revival and Friends -and- Caribou Mountain Collective will also perform!

10,000!

A big thanks to all of you who check this blog regularly, contribute items to post, and generally encourage me to 'keep up the good work".  I started this blog in late September.  Since that time,  I have gotten 10,000 views.  Thanks to all who view and use this site, I couldn't do it without you!

Fort Collins welcomes Chinese Kite Artists for Kites in the Park Festival

The City of Fort Collins Recreation Department will host the 8th annual Kites in the Park Festival on Sunday, May 17 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Spring Canyon Park Community Park, 2626 W. Horsetooth Rd., Fort Collins. This free community event welcomes kite attractions from around the world for kite flying, demonstrations, and competitions. There will also be concessions, a free Kite Making Station and giveaways throughout the day. Biking or walking to the festival is encouraged as parking is limited.

This year, the City of Fort Collins is partnering with HobbyTown USA and the Confucius Institute at Colorado State University to welcome internationally renowned kite fliers, Yong Yang and Zhanjun Ding, from the Pengcheng Kite Folk Art Center of Weifang, Shandong Province, China. The Center was founded in 1992 and has rich experience in kite design, making and flying. Yang and Ding will fill the skies with a giant dragon kite measuring 50 meters high and large animal kites.

Spectators will be invited to become kite fighters. Kite specialists will offer lessons and interested attendees can battle Rokkaku kites against each other.

Children visiting the Kite Making Station will receive a free kite that they can decorate, attach tails to and fly. In addition, more than 100 kites will be given away throughout the festival to those who win contests or drawings. DJ Lil’ Joe with 99.9 The Point will emcee. Vendors will also be in attendance with summer program information and food and merchandise for sale.

Kites in the Park is made possible by the City of Fort Collins Recreation Department, City of Fort Collins Fort Fund, HobbyTown USA, Confucius Institute at Colorado State University, Townsquare Media, 99.9 The Point, Hewlett-Packard, Clay’s ACE Hardware, Into the Wind and Old Firehouse Books.

For more information about Kites in the Park, visit fcgov.com/kites or contact Jami McMannes at 970.221.6358 or jmcmannes@fcgov.com.

Greeley/Ft. Collins Collaboration!

Fort Collins Artist, Chris Bates created a mural for "Grapes and Hops" a greeley based business and Kind Dub Krew documented it!  Talk about collaboration!  Check out the video here.

Greeley Performance Artist Featured on Web TV Series

Check out the Story about Armando Silva here.

The Loveland Arts Scene Kicks A**

KUNC's Art Reporter, Stacey Nick did a great story today about how the Art Scene continues to grow in Loveland.  My take?  Making affordable studio/rehersal space a priority is the center of all of the new, exciting, Arts activity in Loveland.  So inspirational!  See what can happen when a municipal Government gets behind meeting the needs of a creative community?

Artworks Loveland is Expanding!

 

We are inviting you to an exciting first look of the build out of our new studios. We'll have coffee and pastries; you'll have a chance to connect with other artists and Artworks supporters and see the construction of our new studios. The new studios will connect directly with our current facility in Downtown Loveland, which houses 17 studios.

Please Join Us One of the Following Dates

May 16 - Public Open House - 9:30 am Coffee/Networking & 10 am Tour

May 30 - Public Open House - 9:30 am Coffee/Networking & 10 am Tour

Please RSVP to info@artworksloveland.org.

The new studios will have a decidedly different feel from the current studios. Large sliding doors will serve as the entrance to each studio. To open up the entire space, there will be no drop ceiling, and each studio will feature a skylight.

What won't be different is the community of contemporary artists at Artworks, 24/7 artist access, and the affordable studio rates.

We are accepting applications now for artists interested in having a spot in our new studios. We have an application process, and our studios are first come, first served based on application date

Please consider joining us--whether you are just curious to see what is coming or if you might have interest in one of our new studios for yourself or a friend.

Current Artworks Loveland Artists: 

Bob Campagna, gmark, Denny Haskew, Becky Hawley, Tedi Jensen, Carrie Johansing, Selina Karim, Veronica Patterson, Dena Peterson, Kayo Peeler, Brian Peterson, Abbie R Powers, Michael Ryan, Ronda Stone, Andrew Svedlow, and Dion Weichers

Help Wanted at Loveland Opera Theatre

Loveland Opera Theatre is looking for an Administrative Assistant - If you are interested in applying please send a letter of interest and a resume to Dr. Juliana Bishop Hoch at www.lovelandoperatheatre@gmail.com Here is the Job Description. Please look over it carefully before responding. Thank you so much!

Organization: Loveland Opera Theatre
Title: Administrative Assistant
Categories: Nonprofit Jobs
Region: Loveland, CO
Subcategory: Administrative
Org Type: 501(c)(3)

About LOT
Loveland Opera Theatre was founded in 2005 by Dr. Juliana Bishop Hoch, for the purpose of “bringing opera to the hearts and minds of all”. LOT is a 501c3 not-for-profit opera company based in Loveland, Colorado. Dr. Hoch founded LOT to give opportunities to many talented “community” singers and “emerging young artists” in Colorado needing a venue in which to perform. LOT has provided a nurturing environment in which these local talents could learn and grow and bring the performing arts to the community of Northern Colorado.

Education of children is near and dear to the heart of Loveland Opera Theatre. For the past nine years, LOT has produced “What Is Opera?” for elementary school-aged children. LOT has also added Kids programs in our major Spring productions, geared toward teaching kids and families about Opera and theater production.

General Purpose:The Administrative Assistant will perform a wide range of administrative and office support activities for the company. This position serves as a key point of contact for members in a professional, courteous and helpful manner at various events and through a variety of media, including the association’s website, email, and social media platforms. This position also includes fundraising and banking duties, payroll, some taxes, donor and volunteer management, event coordination, detail oriented record keeping as well as some marketing development.

Experience providing confidential administrative support in a high-profile environment with tact and diplomacy is preferred. A proven ability to work across a variety of projects, a proactive personality who is able to initiate needed tasks and the ability to work in a changing environment is needed. Demonstrated interest in working in a non-profit environment and theater environments is preferred.

Skills, Abilities, Requirements:
-Detail oriented
-Organizational skills
-Time management skills
-Excellent oral and written communication skills
-Good problem solving skills
-Management techniques and people skills are essential
-Good customer service skills
-Computer skills are essential
-QuickBooks is preferred, although can be taught.
-Proficient in Microsoft Word, Gmail Google Docs, Excel and Internet Explorer
-Social media including Facebook and Twitter are essential
-Comfortable in theater environment
-Work independently
-Opera and Theater knowledge is a plus
-Ability to demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness and monitor own work to ensure quality

Local Artists Show in Albuquerque

This lovely "Wall of Balls" are by local Artist Barbara Gilhooly.  Her work, along with Ayn Hanna Fine Art will be in Albuquerque at Palette Contemporary Art & Craft the Opening is Saturday, May 16 from 3-6 pm.  Congrats!

All Balls are;  acrylic, ink, drawing on hollow mixed media form. $200. ea

Learn about "Law and the Arts" online this Summer

NEW! Online Summer Course
LEAP 670: Law and the Arts

Collaborate in an on-line environment while learning how laws, past, and present, impact the arts.

Dates: May 18-June 12

Description: What are the laws that affect artists, artistic productions, and participation in the arts? How do arts districts get created? Does copyright law cover the band playing in a local restaurant? What are the rules and regulations that affect fundraising and donations? You'll find out about the principles underlying laws of all kinds and how current laws in the arts came to be. The focus is on how laws affect the day-to-day life of the working arts manger. Click here to register.

Local Ballet Company has Scholarships for Dancers age 13-16

Canyon Concert Ballet has two new scholarship opportunities for ballet dancers ages 13-16 valued at $6000! If you know a talented dancer in this age group, please invite them to "Like" the Canyon Concert Ballet page on Facebook and look for more information soon!

Volunteer & Events Coordinator wanted at Fort Collins MoA

POSITION TITLE:

Volunteer & Events Coordinator

REPORTS TO:

Executive Director

JOB BRIEF:

The Volunteer & Events Coordinator plans, manages, coordinates and evaluates all special events and volunteer initiatives as well as marketing research and implementation.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Manage and schedule special events (on and off-site), receptions, gallery rentals and creates event themes, event budgets, logistics, and pricing.
• Create and maintain an event schedule as well as a timeline and checklist of responsibilities.
• Create and maintain a calendar/timeline and budget for promoting and marketing events.
• Prepare and execute contracts and rental agreements. 
• Create an atmosphere around each event that is appealing to community members, donors, and sponsors.
• Coordinate all set-up, catering, food purchases and cleanup activities for museum events and rentals
• Coordinate with General Manager on preparing special events paperwork for permits
• Attend all special events
• Schedule, train and recruit all volunteers for front desk management, installations, and general museum events
• Create volunteer handbook, training for volunteers and build the program
• Send weekly emails to inform volunteers of opportunities and needs
• Update volunteer schedule book and information as needed
• Attend all Masks committee meetings and other committee and staff meetings as required
• Update visitor log tallies and zip code log tallies
• Research and book artists for lobby exhibition space (with oversight by Executive Director)
• Marketing and Outreach
  • Update all community calendars with exhibition, programming and event information
  • Upkeep of advertising plan and all advertising costs for local, regional and national publications
  • Archiving of all exhibitions and events press and materials
  • Coordinate the purchase of merchandise for exhibitions
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Previous experience developing and working on special events such as receptions, dinners, galas.  Must be a team leader and self-starter.

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Excellent telephone and interpersonal skills.  Ability to delegate, and close attention to detail.

COMPETENCIES/SKILLS:

Advanced verbal and written communication skills, familiarity with various computer applications (PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, Excel). Should be creative with an ability to think outside the box and envision the whole picture as well as the detail work of logistics.

HOURS: 

32.5 hours per week. Additional hours may be required during special events as well as possible weekend hours on occasion.

SALARY/BENEFITS:

Salary: $23,000 a year. Sick time and vacation time included with this position. 

TO APPLY:

Please send a resume, cover letter and three references to: ftcma201@gmail.com by Sunday, May 17^th at 5:00pm. 

Art Opening at Whole Foods

Patti Stickler's work will be on exhibit this Friday at Whole Foods Market 5:30-7:30. Refreshments served!

"destiny, fate, and what's written in the stars"

This weekend, Local Artist Ren Burke Began her month-long project for the Fort Collins Old Town Square Renovation called "Written In the Stars".  Here is an image of the first night of "Written In the Stars" that featured Anaïs Nin.  Ren will be in Old Town (weather permitting) for a few hours every weekend in May adding some artistic astronomy. Way to go!

"Shrek The Musical" comes to the Lincoln Center.

SHREK The Musical is coming to the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, brought to you by Fort Collins Children's Theatre!

Directed by Dulcie Willis, with Musical Direction by Aimee Woods, SHREK will feature a talented cast of local actors singing and dancing to one of the most beloved animated movies of modern time.  If you are interested in auditioning, please save the date for our audition workshop, August 8th, 10am-12pm.  Auditions will be held on August 22nd with callbacks on August 23rd.  Audition registration is not currently open, but when it is we will announce it via this email newsletter and on Facebook HERE.  The show will run in late November in the Grand Performance Hall at The Lincoln Center in Fort Collins.  Stay tuned for more details and information!

Did you miss some Studio Culture?

Have you missed any episodes of "Studio Culture"?  Well, there is a podcast for that!  Visit it here and peruse the varied guests and subjects this Arty Radio Program has covered.

Duckherding 101

Musican Extraordinare, Frankin Taggart is teaching a class on how to ......Get your ducks in a row and make great things happen! We've each got 6 powers. Learn what these powers are and how you can align them to create an amazing impact and meaning filled life! Register at Unity of Fort Collins CO before Thursday, May 7th at noon. Lunch and materials included in cost. $110. more info: franklintaggart@gmail.com

Space is limited to 10. Register soon...

No Streetmosphere for You. or me....

Following a reorganization in late 2014 and after struggling with both staffing and funding issues, the Board of Directors of Beet Street has decided to cease efforts to produce the 2015 season of Streetmosphere.

This would have been the fourth consecutive summer of Beet Street’s signature cultural program which transforms Downtown Fort Collins into a spontaneous, outdoor performing arts festival over an eight week period. With commitments from 47 acts (200 individuals), in-kind partnerships, and numerous special engagements, this season was shaping up to be filled with an exciting selection of our home-grown artistic talent. Regrettably, the volunteer efforts of the Board were unable to secure the funds necessary to fully support our creative talent in the way they deserve.

During the past four years, Streetmosphere has provided high quality, free performances that have employed hundreds of talented individuals, engaged dozens of local businesses and organizations who made financial contributions to support the events and helped to boost civic pride for our local, creative community. It is with a heavy heart that we recognize the 2015 season will be a summer without the presence of jugglers, magicians, dance troupes, brass quartets, balloon artists, opera singers, and painters in downtown Fort Collins.

We look forward to future opportunities with our civic partners and the very talented Northern Colorado community. By suspending Streetmosphere this summer, we are giving ourselves the time needed to put us on a stronger footing in the future.

We would like to thank the artists and performers for their time and dedication to the program and the sponsors who had donated to the 2015 Streetmosphere Season. For further information, contactinfo@beetstreet.org or phone 970-444-2338.

*Update....Arts Reporter Extraordinare Stacey Nick discusses Streetmosphere with Borad President Bruce Firestone here.