| | News and Opportunities for Artists of Fairfield County August 31, 2019 |
| | The Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County is a nonprofit membership service organization that supports its members through unified marketing, capacity building, professional development, and advocacy services. This newsletter is sent to all who request it - but we ask that, if you are not a member, you explore membership benefits and consider joining this community of more than 600 individuals and organizations. See member benefits here. Join here.
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| | | SEPTEMBER SPOTLIGHT: PETER VAN HEERDEN |
| | The next program in our live interview series on WPKN 89.5FM, Spotlight on Arts & Culture, will bring the director of Fairfield University's Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts, Peter van Heerden, into the spotlight. Approaching his fifth anniversary leading the region's flagship performing arts center, Peter has brought an unprecedented international flair and perspective to this institution. A South African performance artist, with a Master's in Performing Arts from the University of Cape Town, he created the ERF 81 Cultural Collective, focusing on the culture and heritage of contemporary South Africa, before moving with his wife to Westport, where he then ran the Westport Arts Center for 4 years. What difference has his international perspective brought to the arts of Fairfield County? How is the Quick's program impacting the community, and issues - from gun violence to the health and wellbeing of our veterans to wealth disparity among our population? Get to know Peter, and the answers to some of these questions by tuning in Mon. Sept 9 to WPKN 89.5FM, noon till 1pm. |
| | FINANCIAL FUNDAMENTALS FOR ARTISTS |
| | Register for a free, two-part evening workshop on Financial Fundamentals for Artists. The Cultural Alliance is partnering with the CT Office of the Arts in assisting with its Arts & Economic Impact Professional Development series of workshops developed with the Community Economic Development Fund (CEDF). The workshop in our region is hosted by the Housatonic Museum of Art and will take place on two evenings, Tues. Oct. 29 and Wed. Oct. 30, 6pm-8:30pm. CEDF's Frederick Welk is the presenter. More information is available here and below. Registration here. |
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| | JENNIFER MONÉ HILL
Jennifer Moné Hill was born and raised in White Plains, New York, and now lives and works in Danbury. She studied Visual Arts at SUNY Purchase, and then began working as a commercial photographer, which she has now done for over twenty years. Jennifer’s curiosity has led her to simultaneously pursue many creative outlets including furniture making, hand dying fiber, and of course painting, which is now her greatest passion. Continuously learning technical processes, inventing new ways, and using old and new to conceive something beautiful is the common thread in all of her pursuits. Working primarily with acrylic paint, Jennifer explores viscosity, motion, vibration, and the interaction of color, to provoke emotion, spark curiosity, and visual delight. Her signature cell details and drips down the canvas sides are evidence of the movement and spontaneity of her process. Jen comes to painting with great enthusiasm, curiosity, love of color, nature, and positive energy. You may have seen Jennifer’s work on exhibit on the monumental screens at the Oculus World Trade Center, her solo show on LinkNYC across from Lincoln Center, at Viridian Gallery in Chelsea, and closer to home in recent exhibitions at the Mattatuck Museum, Rene Soto Gallery, Carriage Barn Arts Center, and Ridgefield Guild of Artists. See Jennifer's website, Facebook and Instagram pages. Catch a short video of her painting a work from her Fascination series. |
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| JOSEPH MALFETTONE
Joseph Malfettone was born in Bridgeport and lives in Fairfield. He holds a BFA from the College of Fine Arts, Boston University, studied at La Scuola Internazionale Di Grafica in Venice, Italy, and has been privately trained in Venetian Renaissance Portraiture since the age of 16. His work deploys techniques of perception and psychology as a means to elevate an awareness of what lies beneath. His media include oil paintings, sculptures, prints and installations. He is currently launching a large series, Beyond The Veil, blending classical technique and state-of-the-art technologies through large-format paintings. It features opposing elements throughout history, geography, cosmology and human physiology. Designed to open the senses to qualities beyond everyday life, the series blends references across art history with current technologies, such as NASA multi-wavelength imagery. The series will also give the opportunity to view behind-the-scenes of the entire creative process and the ability to visit live. Aligned with this work is a message about the possibilities of being, perception and beauty - which has been developed in his podcast, Beyond the Veil. Joseph is exclusively represented by Isabella Garrucho Fine Art, Greenwich. See his website, Facebook and Instagram pages.
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| | | Those artists who have posted their profiles onto our new website, that launched Nov. 2, 2018 have their names in green (to see their page, go to culturalalliancefc.org and type their name into the search box at the top of any page). Please join them.
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| Elizabeth Agresta, Painter
Valerie Ahneman, Musician Peter Alexander, Landscape Architect Leslee Asch, Curator, Writer Frances Ashforth, Painter/
Printmaker
Judith Bacal, Designer
Anna Badini, Painter
Louise Baranger, Musician
Daniel Wade Barrett, Painter Patrice Barrett, Painter
Jan Bassin, Writer Nina Bentley, Mixed Media/ Sculptor Sue Benton, Photographer
Susanne Benton, Mixed Media. Lisa Berger, Visual Artist
Paul R. Berger, Photographer Karla Bernstein, Photographer
Thomas Berntsen, Photographer/ Sculptor Tara Blackwell, Painter
Christina Blais, Quilter
Ziggy Bober, Sculptor
Amy Bock, Painter
Andrea Bonfils, Mixed Media Artist Carolyn Brady, Photographer
Nancy Breakstone, Photographer
Michael Brennecke, Painter Janine Brown, Multidisciplinary Lucienne Buckner, Sculptor Bevi Bullwinkel, Painter
Miggs Burroughs, Graphic Artist Trace Burroughs, New Media Louise Cadoux, Painter/Sculptor Bob Callahan, Painter
Vincent Calenzo, Painter Donna Callighan, Photographer
Patricia Campbell, Dance Caller Lynn Carlson, Painter
Linn Cassetta, Printmaker
Alan Chapell, Musician
Ann Chernow, Painter/Printmaker Eric Chiang, Painter
Frederic Chiu, Pianist
Yvonne Claveloux, Painter
Lauren Clayton, Painter
Gabi Coatsworth, Writer
Alicia Cobb, Painter
Heidi Lewis Coleman, Mixed Media Linda Colletta, Painter
Rosa Colòn, Painter, Mixed Media
Tom Comerford, Photographer
Penrhyn Cook, Photographer
Rod Cook, PhotographerAdger Cowans, Photographer &
Painter
Naomi Cruz, Painter
Dolly Curtis, Curator
Lisa Cuscuna, Painter
Dawn Dahl, Painter
Cris Dam, Painter/Muralist
Holly Danger, Video Artist
Betsy Davidson, Painter
Carlos Davila, Painter, Sculptor
Jane Davila, Fiber Artist/ Mixed Media
Cortney Davis, Writer
John Deakins, Sculptor Joseph Dermody, Painter/
Sculptor/Furniture Maker/Violist Emily Derr, Illustrator/ Designer
Joyce DiCamillo, Musician
Barbara Kunin Dierolf, Painter Eugenie Diserio, Painter Media
Carol Nipomnich Dixon, Painter, Fiber Artist Afsaneh Djabbari-Aslani, Painter Erin Dolan, Painter
Ganga Duleep, Painter
David Dunlop, Painter
Philip Eliasoph, Writer
Jeanine Esposito, Mixed Media
Katherine Evans, Painter
Susan Fehlinger, Painter
Kathy Fitzgerald, Painter Louise Flax, Mixed Media Sally Frank,Painter
Heide Follin, Painter
Rose-Marie Fox, Painter
Cecilia Moy Fradet, Painter/ Printmaker Herm Freeman, Painter
Rebeca Fuchs, Painter
Rebecca Fretty (Pink Imperfection) Fiber Artist |
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| Liz Gabriel, Musician
Megan Garbe, Painter
Rhonda Gentry, Painter
Robin Jopp Gilmore, Mixed Media and Upcycled Jewelry
Joe Gitterman, Sculptor
Scott Glaser, Painter
Lori Glavin, Visual Artist
Joanna Gleason, Actor Gayle Gleckler, Painter Ellen Gordon, Painter; Mixed Media Ellen Gould, Photographer
Michele Gramesty, Jeweler Joyce Grasso, Painter/Photographer Jen Greely, Painter/ Printmaker
Carolina Guimarey, Multi-Media Artist
Barry Guthertz, Photographer
Dorothy Hafner, Sculptor Mary Harold, Photographer
Mike Harris, Photographer Holly Hawthorn, Sculptor, Printmaker, Ceramacist Kerry Gale Heftman, Painter Adair W. Heitmann, Printmaker
Kate Henderson, Mixed Media MaryEllen Hendricks, Photographer Gwen Hendrix, Fiber/Mixed Media
Lenore Eggleston Herbst, Dancer Jennifer Moné Hill, Painter Tracy Hoffman, Photographer & Printmaker
Veronica Hofstetter, Painter
Sonya Huber, Writer
Yuko Ike, Painter
Jana Ireijo, Painter
Jahmane, MultiMedia
Sholeh Janati, Painter
Vasken Kalayjian, Painter
Karen Kalkstein, Graphic Artist
Amy Kaplan, Painter
Wayne Keeley, Writer, Producer Emily Kelting, PhotographerKaren Kent, Painter
Niki Ketchman, Sculptor/
Multimedia Jin Hi Kim, Musician
Lesley Koenig, Painter
Moki Kokoris, Visual Artist
Dawn Kubie, Photographer
Joanie Landau, Jewelry designer/ Printmaker Emily Hamilton Laux, Photographer Julie Leff, Painter
Liz Leggett, PainterSusan Leggitt, Painter
Henry Lepetit, Painter
Rachel Linnett, Painter Julia-Rose Liptack, Painter
Barbara Loss, Photographer
Shelley Lowell, Painter/Sculptor/ Poet
Diane Lowman, Writer Jane Lubin, Mixed Media
Lauri MacLean, Choreographer, Dancer
Mark Macrides, Painter,
Collagist Steve Magee, Painter
Dan Makara, Painter Jessica Makin, Painter/ Photographer Joseph Malfettone, Visual Artist Jim Malloy, Painter Connie Manna, Painter
Mary Manning, Painter Elizabeth Marks, Painter
Joel Martin, "Jazzical" Musician Nadia Martinez, MultiMedia
Sooo-z Mastropietro, Multimedia Fruma Markowitz, Photographer Barbara Mathis, Painter Megan Bonneau McCool,
Choreographer
Grace S. McEnaney, Painter Ann McRae, Painter
Nancy McTague-Stock, MixedMedia
Peter Mendelson, Photographer Kristin Merrill, Jeweler/Sculptor Toby Michaels, Painter
Annamari Mikkola, Photographer, Designer, Curator Jay Misencik, Photographer
Duvian Montoya, Painter Day Moore, Painter
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| Nancy Moore, Painter Brechin Morgan, Painter
Lina Morielli, Multi-Media
Meighan Morrison, Painter Carol Mueller, Painter/PrintmakerCynthia Mullins, PainterSusan Murray, PainterDale Najarian, Painter
Erin Nazzaro, Painter
Karen Neems, Photographer/ Mixed Media Susan Newbold, Painter
Mary Newcomb, Painter
Jill Nichols, Painter
Tim Nighswander, Photographer Julie O'Connor, Photographer Amy Oestreicher, Performing/ Visual Artist Farnosh Olamai, Painter Melissa Orme, Painter
Rose Palmiero, Painter
Eileen Panepinto, Mixed Media
Harvey Paris, Carver Steve Parton, Painter
Rich Patton IV, Painter Judy Peknik, Painter
Justin Perlman, Sculptor
Chris Perry, Book Artist
Jay Petrow, Painter
Laura Pflug, Painter
Igor Pikayzen, Violinist Diane Pollack, Mixed Media
Karen Ponelli, Painter Jennifer Prat, PhotographerPenny Putnam, Painter Elizabeth Quesada, Painter
Ben Quesnel, Sculptor, Videographer
Gwen North Reiss, Poet
Barbara Ringer, Photographer Mariya Rivera, Painter
Dorothy Robertshaw, Mixed Media
Lizzy Rockwell, Painter,
Illustrator, Author
Katherine Ross, Painter Kelly Rossetti, Painter Richard Sadlon, Musicians Anthony Santomauro, Painter
Jill Sarver, Painter
Ellen Schiffman, Fiber Artist
Marianne R. Schmidt, Painter
Guy Sealey, Multimedia Eric Seplowitz, Photographer Katie Settel, Photographer
Rick Shaefer, Visual Artist
Rosalind Shaffer, Ceramist
Barbara Shea, Writer
Alissa Siegal, Painter
Norm Siegel, Painter
Lisa P. Silberman, Photographer Nomi Silverman, Printmaker Lisa Small, Painter
Vicki French Smith, Painter Rene Soto, Painter
Carole Southall, Painter
Liz Squillace, Painter/Printmaker Connie Stancell, Painter
Barbara Stewart, Painter
Pam Stoddart, Painter
Florence Suerig, Visual Artist
Denise Susalka, Painter
Susan Tabachnick, Sculptor
Julliette Tehrani, Painter
Alicia Thompson, Actress/ Playwright
Kris D. Toohey, Painter
Andrea Towey, Musician
Ruth Kalla Ungerer, Printmaker
Vincent Verrillo, Painter
Karen Vogel, Painter
Lee Walther, Mixed Media
Liz Ward, Multi-Media
Ann Weiner, Multi-Media, Painter
Gregg Welz, Paper Artist
Cynthia Whalen, Painter
Joan B. Wheeler, Painter Jarvis Wilcox, Painter
Bruce Williams, Painter
Jen Williams, Painter
Jonah Wilner, Painter
Tammy Winser, Mixed Media
Sherri Wolfgang, Painter Nancy Woodward, Photographer/ Mixed Media
Dmitri Wright, Painter
Gregg Ziebell, Painter |
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| | ❦ – Latest List by Town of Organization and Creative Business Members: here
❦ – Latest List by Town of Artist Members: here |
| | | | | Ana Badini, Daniel Wade Barrett, Lisa Berger, Paul Berger, Christina Blais, Nancy Breakstone, Michael Brennecke, Lucienne Buckner, Bevi Bullwinkel, Miggs Burroughs, Trace Burroughs, Eric Chiang, Yvonne Claveloux, Alicia Cobb, Heidi Lewis Coleman, Joseph Dermody, Afsaneh Djabbari-Aslani, Ellen Gould, Joyce Grasso, Judith lambertson, Joanie landau, Susan leggitt, Barbara Loss,Jim Malloy, Fruma Markowitz, Erin nazzaro, Eric Seplowitz, Norm Siegel, Lisa Silberman, Chris Toohey, Lee Walther, Joan Wheeler, Jarvis Wilcox, Nancy Woodward have work selected for the 42nd Annual Members Show at Carriage Barn Arts Center, running Sept. 8 to Oct. 11, with an opening reception on Sun. Sept. 8, 3-5pm.
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| | | | | | Lisa Berger currently has work in three shows. At the Kent Art Association Members’ Show (through Sept. 8) she is exhibiting Golden Crown (ecoprint, 21x25); Rise and Shine (color photograph, 24x32); and Railcar Repose (digital photograph on archival paper, 24x32). In the Loft Artist Association's The Shape of Memories exhibition (through Sept 22) her digital photograph Well Travelled (25x34; image at right, click for larger version) was juried into the show. This shows an old truck at Orval’s Used Cars in Delta, CO. And in the 42nd Annual Members Show at Carriage Barn Arts Center (opening with a reception Sun. Sept. 8, 3-5pm) she had her mixed-media painting Transcending Boundaries (acrylics, pastel, pencil, mono-type printing and other mark making tools on archival printmaking paper, 23x19) selected. |
| | | | | | Bevi Bullwinkel had her Dancing (2018, acrylic and rice paper collage on canvas, 24x24; click on image for larger version) accepted for the 42nd Annual Members Show at Carriage Barn Arts Center, opening with a reception on Sun. Sept. 8, 3-5pm. Bevi comments that this piece exemplifies her belief that music and art help unite our divided and appreciate other cultures. Dancing won the Hu Lindsay Award and First Place in the 2018 Rowayton Art Center's Abstraction exhibition. |
| | Miggs Burroughs is exhibiting his lenticular piece, Signscape in the 42nd Annual Members Show at Carriage Barn Arts Center, running Sept. 8 to Oct. 11, and opening with a reception, Sun. Sept. 8, 3-5pm. Miggs explains that Signscape is a grid of 16 little signs measuring 6x6. "Using the black and yellow motif of street signs, each one displays two words that change from one to another in some whimsical or ironic way, giving the common street sign something different to shout about." |
| | | | Eric Chiang retouched a 2013 painting of his to create a new painting Transcending? (oil on linen, 36x30, detail at right) to make more explicit the aspects of transcendence for including it in the 42nd Annual Members Show at Carriage Barn Arts Center, opening Sun. Sept. 8, 3-5pm. This piece is a reference to the series of paintings he was doing 2012-2013 such as "Are We Born Connected?" He writes that when he saw how his painting had been evolving into a new stage, he asked: "Am I really transcending?" Then he remembered his painting "Transcending" from 2013 and he went back and re-touched the painting, bringing it back to be more in line with his recent developments. He sees the cello (himself) pulled away from its link (to the past) in order to "transcend" over various planets with its wounded body. Of course, the wound came from breaking loose from its comfort zone. |
| | Heidi Lewis Coleman is exhibiting her Beginnings (2019, acrylic on canvas, 36x36; click image at right for larger version) in the Carriage Barn Arts Center's 42nd Annual Members Show, opening with a reception on Sun. Sept. 8, 3-5pm. Beginnings is part of Heidi's Dreamscape Series which reflects an exploration of imaginary landscapes inspired by the ancient lands of mythology and cultural lore, whether historical, fictional or fantastical. |
| | | | Eugenie Diserio’s Shadow Dance (acrylic and gold leaf on paper, 25x31; detail at right, click for complete painting) was included in in the Carriage Barn Arts Center's 42nd Annual Members Show, that opens with a reception on Sun. Sept. 8, 3-5pm. Eugenie says, "I haven’t shown a painting on paper in a while. Excited to see Shadow Dance in this fun, fall season kick-off with my Fairfield County artist peeps!"
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| | Afsaneh Djabbari-Aslani is showing her Le Jardin #2 (acrylic on canvas, 40x30) in the Carriage Barn Arts Center's 42nd Annual Members Show, opening Sun. Sept. 8, 3-5pm. Compare her acrylic Le Jardin #2 with her oil Le Jardin. She says she enjoys experimenting with traditional fine art oil painting and with the more contemporary acrylic approach. Oil paints give a luscious depth and texture that is sometimes missing from acrylic paintings. Acrylics however offer a freedom to manipulate, which is missing in oil. See more of her paintings on her website. |
| | Joyce Grasso had her The Visit (acrylic on canvas, 30x30; detail at right; click for complete image) selected for the Carriage Barn Arts Center's 42nd Annual Members Show, opening with a reception Sun. Sept. 8, 3-5pm. Joyce also has a solo show, Coastal Expressions, at The Pequot Library, Sept 6 - Oct. 6, opening with a reception, Thurs. Sept. 5, 6:30-8pm, during which Joyce will give a short talk about her work. Joyce was the "Best in Show" winner of Pequot Library’s 2018 Art Show, Wet Paint: Art Fresh from the Studio. Grasso describes her acrylic paintings as creating a “feeling of place” with “bold colors, multiple layers and varied textures.” This exhibition also highlights Grasso’s mixed media collages with hand-painted acrylic papers on cradleboard.
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| | New member Jennifer Moné Hill has her Iceland (acrylic on canvas, 12x36, detail at right; click for complete image) included in the 42nd Annual Members Show at Carriage Barn Arts Center, running Sept. 8 to Oct. 11, with an opening reception on Sun. Sept. 8, 3-5pm. Jennifer comments that she takes much of her inspiration for her abstractions from nature and these cool colors are inspired by the beauty of Iceland. |
| | Joanie Landau has her digital collage Paparazzi (30x30) will be on view in the 42nd Annual Members Show at Carriage Barn Arts Center, opening with a reception on Sun. Sept. 8, 3-5pm. Paparazzi is a digital collagraph of multiple photographs from a day in Brooklyn, NY. This is part of Joanie's Unplugged series, born from her love of rock and roll music. She comments that the round-over-square print gives the intentional vibe of a record album. |
| | Susan Leggitt is showing her Fire Tree 2 (2014, oil on canvas, 36x24, detail at right) at the 42nd Annual Members Show at Carriage Barn Arts Center, opening with a reception on Sun. Sept. 8, 3-5pm. Susan tells us this was part of a series she did five years ago, where she created texture, and built up the color using several layers of glazes, to create a translucent effect.
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| | Barbara Loss entered her Antoinette, Cannes (black-and-white photograph; detail at right, click for complete image) in the 42nd Annual Members Show at Carriage Barn Arts Center, opening with a reception on Sun. Sept. 8, 3-5pm. Barbara says "This black-and-white photo taken in 1977 with my old Minolta camera is called Antoinette, Cannes. It’s from a series of people I photographed while sitting on a bench at the beach. This passerby looked like a friend of mine by the same name, I thought the name was fitting." |
| | | Jim Malloy’s abstract painting, Pinot Noir, (at right) will be on display in the 42nd Annual Members Show at Carriage Barn Arts Center, Sept. 8 to Oct. 11, with an opening reception on Sept. 8, 3-5pm. A resident artist at the Ridgefield Pride Art Center (RPAC), will have three works on display at the RPAC Gallery Grand Opening on Sept. 17, featuring guest artist Leslie Cober-Gentry. Jim’s paintings will include Every Breath, Moon Dancers, and Like Jagger. A festive Opening Reception will be held on Thursday, September 19th from 6-9pm. |
| | Fruma Markowitz is showing a piece called Tikkun Olam: Winter Sparks III in the 42nd Annual Members Show at Carriage Barn Arts Center, opening Sept. 8, 3-5pm. Fruma tells us that this piece is made out of photographic prints that for one reason or another were not perfect enough to present as final works. She decided to recycle them by tearing them up and recombining them in new formats and shapes, using machine stitching with golden thread. “Tikkun Olam” is the Jewish Mystic concept of repairing the world. "In reusing materials that would normally be discarded and possibly added to a landfill, I’m doing my part in preserving our environment, repairing it if you will, while creating work that through its visual representation of details from nature, communicates the urgency of doing so."
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| | | | | | Jay Petrow is finishing up his month at Weir Farms National Historic Park as the artist in residence for the month of August. Jay reports: "given a beautiful studio to paint in and an historic cottage to live in, my time here has been very productive. Influenced by the multitude of shades of green from the forest and nearby meadows and the reds of the historic houses, my abstract paintings naturally picked up on these colors. Left alone to work on my craft, I feel like the concentrated time here has accelerated my progress and I look forward to my two new residencies in January. I am returning to VCCA in Virginia and also have a two week stint at the Vermont Studio Center." At right, Jay's Supernova (acrylic on canvas, 60x36; detail, click for complete painting). |
| | Rick Shaeffer's The Refugee Trilogy continues its tour of the country. Currently, through Oct. 14, it is at the Hand Art Center, Stetson University. In this show the three large 96"x165" charcoal triptychs are accompanying by almost two dozen preparatory drawings. Finished in 2016, the work is meant to address the long history of forced migration, displacement, and population upheaval that has plagued mankind almost from the very start. As Rick comments: "This has certainly has come home to roost on our southern border in the last couple of years and the contentious dialogue, over what is a meaningful and appropriate reaction, is indicative of the complexity of the underlying issues and prejudices that have historically surrounded these upheavals." |
| | Eric Seplowitz has a solo photography exhibition, UnEarthed at the UConn Stamford Art Gallery, Aug. 28-Oct. 5, with an artist's reception Mon. Sept. 9, 5:30-8:30pm. In this, his latest series, Eric examines the direct connection between the larger, or macro-environment and the micro-environment. As the first phase of the Micro-Landscapes: Small on a Large Scale series, UnEarthed features rocks and minerals as the subject of the investigation. Eric also has Survival (black-and-white digital photograph, 12x18 [20x26 framed], detail at right; click for complete image), in the 42nd Annual Members Show at Carriage Barn Arts Center (Sept. 8-Oct. 11) opening with a reception, Sun. Sept. 8, 3-5pm. As Eric puts it: "The high elevation and tough weather in the Rocky Mountains make survival a challenge, but these roots anchor and nourish the trees." |
| | | | Norm Siegelwill be showing work in the 42nd Annual Members Show at Carriage Barn Arts Center, opening Sun. Sept. 8, 3-5pm. He'll be exhibiting one of his awesome trompe l’oeil dimensional paintings of a classic 1955 Life magazine coffee table book with its time-worn dust cover: The World We Live In (oil on canvas, 24x18; detail at right; click for complete image). Norm essentially created the genre of “Coffee Table Book Paintings:” famous rare book editions and magazines that interest him, realistically rendered so you display them on a coffee table or on your wall. He comments: "I must confess in deriving pleasure from watching people attempt to turn the pages." |
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Thurs. Sept. 5: Joyce Grasso, Coastal Expressions, The Pequot Library. Opening Reception and Artist's Talk, 6:30-8pm. Sun. Sept. 8: 42nd Annual Members Show, Carriage Barn Arts Center. Opening Reception, 3-5pm. (Ana Badini, Daniel Wade Barrett, Lisa Berger, Paul Berger, Christina Blais, Nancy Breakstone, Michael Brennecke, Lucienne Buckner, Bevi Bullwinkel, Miggs Burroughs, Trace Burroughs, Eric Chiang, Yvonne Claveloux, Alicia Cobb, Heidi Lewis Coleman, Joseph Dermody, Afsaneh Djabbari-Aslani, Ellen Gould, Joyce Grasso, Judith lambertson, Joanie landau, Susan leggitt, Barbara Loss,Jim Malloy, Fruma Markowitz, Erin nazzaro, Eric Seplowitz, Norm Siegel, Lisa Silberman, Chris Toohey, Lee Walther, Joan Wheeler, Jarvis Wilcox, Nancy Woodward) Mon. Sept. 9: Eric Seplowitz, Unearthed, UConn Stamford Art Gallery. Opening Reception 5:30-8:30pm. |
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ONE NIGHT ONLY FALL SALON SHOW
GREENPOINT GALLERY, NYC
SEPTEMBER 12Established in 2004 by artist and musician Shawn James, The Greenpoint Gallery is a non-profit arts organization focused on emerging artists and offering classes, lectures, career counseling and affordable exhibition space. By fostering both creativity and business skills, the gallery's mission is to empower artists and help them navigate the art market as well as establish a path towards achieving their career goals. Applications now open for the first in a season of weekly one-night-only Fall Salon shows where you can win $200 and a solo show. These juried shows are always well attended and boast record art sales and a large community of fellow artists and art lovers. All mediums accepted; size limit 24x36. There is no application fee; only a $5 registration fee per work accepted into the show. Submit jpegs or a link to your website to greenpointgallery@gmail.com. Accepted work must be delivered in person to the gallery ready to hang. Deadline for registration and drop-off is Sept 12, 11pm |
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| | CRAFT BOSTON HOLIDAY + CRAFT BOSTON 2020 SEPTEMBER 16
CraftBoston is a biannual show and sale of fine contemporary craft and design. Both CraftBoston Spring and CraftBoston Holiday unite talented makers with passionate and knowledgeable shoppers throughout weekend-long events. The shows are produced by the Society of Arts + Crafts. There is only one application, deadline, and fee ($40) for both CraftBoston Spring 2020 and CraftBoston Holiday 2019. 175 exhibitors are included in CraftBoston Holiday, presented at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston’s Back Bay. Special programming creates a sophisticated atmosphere for shoppers to learn about contemporary craft. Show dates: Dec. 13-15, 2019. Applications welcomed from established and emerging artists making original work that shows exemplary execution of design, quality craftsmanship, creative use of materials, and superb aesthetic qualities. Accepted media categories include: baskets, ceramics, decorative fiber, wearable fiber, furniture, glass, jewelry, leather, metal, mixed media, paper, and wood. To apply: submit five high-quality professional digital images to juriedartservices.com by midnight Sept. 16. Include the $40 fee for one or both shows. CraftBoston 2020 jurors are: Jean McLaughlin, former Executive Director at Penland School of Craft; Jillian Moore, a maker of art jewelry and a writer; and Sarah Turner, president of North Bennet Street School in Boston. Prospectus here. |
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- Cafe.org CallforEntry.org: Run by WESTAF (Western States Arts Federation) this is a registry of opportunities, as well as an application management system. Registration required.
- ArtSake: Archive of Calls for Artists, run by the Massachusetts Arts Council
- ArtDeadline.com "the art world's first and most accessed resource of its kind"
- The ArtGuide.com: Calls for Artists (can be indexed by state and deadline)
- Scoop.It: Public Art RFPs and RFQs
- NYFA Opportunities: Calls, Residencies and other opportunities. Can be indexed by date, location and type
- NEW: No Film School recently released its list of opportunities for documentary, narrative, screenwriting, and new media projects with Summer 2019 deadlines
- Poets & Writers - the most trusted resource for legitimate writing contests grants and awards available anywhere. See the P&W Grants Database
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| | | | NATIONAL PARKS ARTS FOUNDATION HAWAII ALL MEDIA RESIDENCY SEPTEMBER 7 The National Parks Arts Foundation offers $2,000 stipend for successful applicants for its Winter Holiday Artist in Residence on the island of Hawaii. Artists working in all media are welcome to apply. "The epic volcanic explosion has subsided, the park is open again and NOW is the time to artistically interpret this magnificent world wonder." Residencies are for a one-month term in December 2019 - Early January 2020. The residency includes a $2000 stipend, a studio, housing, events, a Dolphin & Manta Ray Excursion and more. Artists will stay at a spacious house just outside the park boundaries, a two-story 3-bedroom, 3-bath home, with a recording booth, meditation area and art studio conversion with panoramic views of the ocean. The Park boundaries include two legendary and sacred volcanoes, Kīlauea and Mauna Loa, as well as rainforests and mysterious and ever-changing active lava flows. Application fee: $55. Apply with relevant material: 3-7 images, 3 min video; 3-7 3-min audio pieces; unto 20-page pdf; a project proposal summary, CV and personal bio (700 words or less). Apply here. |
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| | WHITE PLAINS, NY PUBLIC SCULPTURE COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 13
ArtsWestchester, in partnership with Ginsburg Development Companies (GDC) and the City of White Plains seeks proposals for a permanent site-responsive work of public sculpture for the City Square Development and the City of White Plains. It is located at 50 Main Street at the corner of Main and Bank Street and is the Gateway to Downtown White Plains. City Square is a luxury mixed-used complex centrally located at the business and transportation heart of White Plains, NY. The free-standing, site specific exterior sculpture will enhance and enliven the streetscape. It will adjoin the entrance to 50 Main Street, the city’s premier Office Building and adjoining an outdoor dining plaza. The jury will consist of representatives of Ginsburg Development, ArtsWestchester and White Plains. Commissions must be completed by May 2020, in preparation for installation on-site in June, 2020. The $120,000 commission will cover all services from final design through installation including artist fee, final design documents, fabrication, insurance, artwork transportation to the site and installation of the sculpture at the site. Full details with site images and renderings here. |
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| | | TONI BEAUCHAMP PRIZE IN CRITICAL ART WRITING SEPTEMBER 30
Recognizing the significant lack of venues and support for young and mid-career writers working across the United States, Gulf Coast Magazine established The Toni Beauchamp Prize in Critical Art Writing to bring exposure to writers who are dealing with the spirit of the age and unafraid to ask difficult questions. The 2019 Beauchamp Prize will be judged by Jessica Lynne, art critic and a founding editor of Arts.Black. Grounded in both scholarship and journal-ism, critical art writing occupies a specific niche. The best examples appeal to a diverse readership through an accessible approach and maintain a unique voice and literary excellence. The Beauchamp Prize will consider submissions of work that has been written (or published) within the last year. A variety of creative approaches and formats to writing on the visual arts are encouraged, and can include thematic essays, exhibition reviews and scholarly essays. There will be one first place prize of $3,000 and two runners-up awarded $1,000 each. Entries for should be a single piece of prose, written in English, not exceeding 1,500 words. We will accept submissions both via Submittable and via postal mail. Click here for online submissions via Gulf Coast’s Submittable. Submit your work as a single .doc, .docx, or .pdf file. All work submitted must have been written or published within the last year. The contest will be judged blindly, so do not include your bio, your name, or any contact information in the uploaded document. There is no entry fee for online submissions. Details here. |
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| INDEPENDENT FILMMAKER PROJECT FISCAL SPONSORSHIP SEPTEMBER 15
Founded in 1979, The Independent Filmmaker Project (IFP) is the largest and longest running not-for-profit dedicated to independent film. It fosters the develop-ment, production and promotion of thousands of international projects in film, media and beyond. Fiscal Sponsorship: Most funders restrict donations to independent projects to tax-exempt organizations, such as IFP. The Fiscal Sponsorship program is a legal and financial mechanism by which IFP serves as a conduit for financial resources and provides support and oversight for independently produced film projects. Projects Fiscally Sponsored by IFP are able to give donors the incentive of a charitable deduction for income tax purposes, a service individual filmmakers could not otherwise offer. It also enables filmmakers the ability to access foundation and government grant funding that may only be accessible to non-profit organizations or fiscally sponsored projects. IFP’s Fiscal Sponsorship program also offers financial and administrative support, competitive administrative fees, and the reliability of working with an established filmmaker support organization. IFP is dedicated to support independent filmmakers with the strategic planning and releasing of their film projects. Granting organizations carefully examine institutional factors before awarding grants, including whether your project has community support. Submit your project here. |
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| | | RED BULL ARTS DETROIT ARTISTS RESIDENCY SEPTEMBER 30 Red Bull Arts is an experimental, non-commercial arts organization dedicated to the cultivation and advancement of the arts. As one of Red Bull Arts two public-facing spaces, Red Bull Arts Detroit offers dynamic educational and public programming and is the home of our curatorial fellowship, local micro-grant initiative, and artist residency program, which provides housing and studio space each year for 9 emerging artists from diverse backgrounds and disciplines. Residencies are for two months and an $8,000 stipend, a $2,000 budget for production of work during the residency, and access to the local arts community through studio visits, exhibition tours, and personal connections are provided. The Residency is designed for artists at all stages of their careers interested in experimenting with new techniques, developing new work, or focusing on research. Artists should be working actively in the fields of visual, sound, or performance art. Three residency terms are: April 1 – June 1; July 1 – September 1; October 1 – December 1. Applicants submit a portfolio of images documenting their work (up to 10 images max), as well as a CV, an Artist Statement, and Statement of Purpose. Red Bull Arts Detroit’s 2020 Selection Committee comprises artist, writer and curator, Michelle Grabner; writer, artist and Associate Curator of Exhibitions at The Studio Museum in Harlem, Legacy Russell; artist and 2018 Red Bull Arts Detroit Artist-in-Residence Joiri Minaya; and art historian and theorist Michael Stone-Richards. Full details here; apply here. |
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| BLADE OF GRASS FELLOWSHIPS OCTOBER 16
A Blade of Grass (ABOG) is a nonprofit providing resources to artists who demon-strate artistic excellence and serve as innovative conduits for social change. Staff evaluates the quality of work by fostering an inclusive, practical discourse about the aesthetics, function, ethics and meaning of socially engaged art that resonates within and outside the contemporary art dialogue. The A Blade of Grass Fellowship for Socially Engaged Art supports courageous artists in creating exchanges, experiences, and structures to enact social change. ABOG is committed to providing relatively unrestricted funding that incorporates a collaborative research component. Fellows receive: $20,000 in minimally restricted support; compre-hensive written field research reports that use action research methodology; expenses-paid 2-day orientation retreat in NYC to engage a cohort of peer artists and A Blade of Grass staff and board; ongoing invitations to networking events for all ABOG Fellows and alumni twice annually; ongoing promotion of fellows' projects through ABOG social media networks and website. ABOG provides direct financial support to artists. The Fellowship is designed to support artists that are using great art to enact a social change in the world. When reviewing proposals, we look at artistic value, a plan to enact social change, and the quality of the artist’s engagement practice. For POC Emerging Fellows we will also take into account the applicant’s financial need based upon applicant’s explanation of annual income and expenses. Finalists may be asked to provide further financial documentation for clarification. For further information, and to apply, click here. |
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| | | | COMMON FIELD CALL FOR PROPOSALS HOUSTON CONVENING OCTOBER 28
Common Field is a national network of independent visual arts organizations and organizers that connects, supports, and advocates for the artist-centered field. Founded in 2013 and launched in 2015, the Common Field network has 700+ members across 43 states. Programs include national convenings, grants, research, resources, forums, meet-ups and advocacy. For its national convening in Houston, April 23-26, 2020, it has announced an Open Call for session and project proposals. The Common Field Convening brings together 500+ visual arts organizers for a four-day gathering to share resources, ideas, and methods for artist-centered spaces, projects and practices. The Convening is a place for practical and social exchanges exploring the current state of the artist-centered field. Common Field seeks proposals for workshops, conversations, panels, and other forms that facilitate value-driven discussions as well as tool and skill sharing. Current Common Field Members are eligible to apply. If you’re not a member and would like to join, learn more and sign up here. Scholarships are available. Deadline for submitting session and project proposals is Oct. 28, 2019. Propose a session here. |
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| CEDF WORKSHOP FINANCIAL FUNDAMENTALS FOR ARTISTS OCTOBER 29 & 30
A free, two-part evening workshop on Financial Fundamentals for Artists is being offered by the CT Office of the Arts as part of its Arts & Economic Impact Professional Development series of workshops developed with the Community Economic Development Fund (CEDF). The workshop in our region is hosted by the Housatonic Museum of Art and will take place on two evenings, Tues. Oct. 29 and Wed. Oct. 30, 6pm-8:30pm (networking at 6pm; program from 6:30pm). CEDF's Frederick Welk is the presenter. The path to sustainability involves assembling essential business knowledge and applying the principles when making decisions that impact the work and your livelihood. This two-part introduction lays the groundwork for understanding small business financial fundamentals so you can temper decisions with a balanced eye toward the long term. Whether you are a visual artist, performer or educator hoping to make your passion pay the bills, the truth is you need the same knowledge as the owner of any small business. More information is available here. Registration here. |
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| | | | RE-OPENED: WILTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM EDUCATOR
The Wilton Historical Society seeks a Museum Educator who will lead and implement the Society’s ongoing 1st, 2nd, and 5th grade curriculum-based education programs. In addition, the Museum Educator is responsible for managing a full calendar of education programs for all ages at the Society, of which a key component is Saturday programs for kids. This position provides support for the marketing efforts to promote all programs. Description: Reports to Co-Director, Education. Supports programming and communication between schools, teachers, students, families, and other non-profit organizations to provide a minimum of: continuing existing curriculum-based Colonial education programs; continuing Scout programs and Colonial Summer Camp; Saturday programs for kids, one adult program monthly; Star, Inc. seasonal programs for disabled adults; work with Chair of Volunteers on staffing as needed; plan program activities, provide full program descriptions, procure supplies, and organize materials, set up and clean up the activities; keep accurate and up to date records of program expenses, attendance data; provide Museum Tours as needed; assist with marketing efforts: tasks include posting flyers, posters and signs; sending press releases to media and calendar listings; connecting with local affinity groups to promote programs; assist with Betts Store Museum Shop: check out purchases, help customers. Assist with fundraisers. Other duties as assigned. Job Requirements: Must have genuine desire to educate and bring history to life. High energy team player with strong organizational and communication skills. Good writer with computer skills. Ability to take the initiative, multi-task and work in a fast-paced environ-ment. Ability to maintain clear records and provide goals and other information as requested for grant applications and reports. Saturday work required as well as occasional Sundays and evenings. At least 2 years of experience working in a school or non-profit environment, preferably in programs and/or education. Graduation from an accredited four-year college. Hours: 24 per week, Tuesday-Saturday, with flexibility during the week. Apply for this job: send resume and cover letter; list of three professional references with contact information; contact: Kim Mellin, kmellin@wiltonhistorical.org |
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| | ARTS WESTCHESTER GRAPHICS DESIGNER
ArtsWestchester is looking for a highly talented full-time, in-house graphic designer. The ideal candidate will work to bring the organization’s brand to life in print and on the web with imagination and fresh ideas. The Graphic Designer will join a Communications & Marketing team and will need to have the ability to multi-task, meeting production deadlines and marketing goals. The department works to promote arts programs including: exhibitions, fundraisers, arts advocacy initiatives and also publishes a monthly arts newspaper. We are looking for a designer who can approach the position with creativity, innovation and imagination. The position will collaborate with one in-house graphic designer and report to the Director of Marketing. Major Responsibilities: Work within the ArtsWestchester brand to create promotional materials for all departments. Collaborate with marketing staff to make sure work is completed on schedule. Communicate with print vendors including obtaining quotes, releasing artwork for print. Work with ArtsWestchester departments to conceptualize, plan and schedule work requests for needed marketing materials. Work with our editor to lay out ArtsNews, our monthly publication (10 times per year). Create and edit videos for our social media accounts and website. Occasional need to work at evening and weekend events. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or fine art with 2+ years design experience. Strong graphic design portfolio including logo design & longer publications with flowing text. Must be highly organized and with strong time management skills and have the ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously. Comfortable working with non-designers to conceptualize & brainstorm creative solutions. Visual problem solver with excellent layout skills. Knowledge of pre-press and printing processes (experience as a printer liaison a plus). Experience creating large-format graphics such as signage a plus. Software: Expert in Adobe Creative Cloud: InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator; basic knowledge of Wordpress platform; knowledge of photography and filming; experience with Mailchimp; Adobe Premiere and After Effects desirable. Salary: Mid-$30k's depending on experience. ArtsWestchester offers a competitive benefits package. How to Apply: Send resume and cover letter to Debbie Scates Lasicki, Director of Marketing dscates@ArtsWestchester.org with “GRAPHIC DESIGNER” in subject line. No phone calls. |
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