Subject: Artists Newsletter March 2022

News & Opportunities for Artists and Creatives of Fairfield County

March 2022

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

Sonia Bombart is an abstract artist, painter and a ceramist. She creates 2-dimensional paintings in which she captures ethereal moments that she calls dreamscapes. They convey an emotional response to color palette and intensity. She also works with sprays and airbrush to achieve the results of combined graffiti ad brushstroke. The marks that she imprints in her canvases or paper are frequently lyrical and freeform with a juxtaposition of some controlled moves. WEBSITE

Ruben Marroquin studied weaving at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York and at the National Textile Workshop in Paris. He started his career as an artist while studying painting at the Reverón Fine Arts School in Caracas, Venezuela. Marroquin works with textiles to make wall art. His process has evolved over 2 decades from traditional hand embroidery to large scale installations, and collaborations with interior designers. Currently working as a professor's assistant at F.I.T., Marroquin lives between New York and Bridgeport.

Judy Pancoast is a Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter. She is perhaps most well-known for her creative and clever original music for children and has performed at fairs, festivals, libraries, and anywhere children and families gather across the country. Judy has also released two Christmas albums that feature originals and traditional holiday tunes. In recent years she has ventured into the world of Musical Theater and is now working on her third show. Her current project is titled "Coming Out Party." WEBSITE

Marc Zaref is a contemporary American artist, known to some as a sculptor, others as a painter or designer. Drawing is the foundation of his processes, and is apparent in his works on paper, through playful assemblages of forged and welded steel. A graduate of Rhode Island School of Design, Zaref's lifelong explorations in sculpture and site-specific installations have flourished in recent years. His work covers a broad range of methods, materials and fabrication techniques, and he dedicates his time to his two and three-dimensional work in his studio and shop in Norwalk. WEBSITE

OUR NEWS


NOMINATION DEADLINE: MARCH 21

SAVE THE DATE: JUNE 15


Make your nominations for the 2022 Daniel E. Offutt III Arts & Cultural Empowerment (ACE) Awards before Monday's deadline (3/21). Awards are made in five categories. Nominate those that you most admire for their dedication, perseverance and achievements in serving the arts and culture in coastal Fairfield County. Submit as many nominations as you like - each on a separate form.

NOMINATE HERE

This month's "Spotlight" radio show on WPKN Independent Community Radio 89.5 FM featured Bridgeport artist extraordinaire, Liz Squillace, portraitist, muralist, cityscape artist, owner of Paradox Ink, and arguably the best translator of the spirit and imagery of this city that Bridgeport has. What brought Liz to Bridgeport, what drives her, and what does she see in its future? Listen to the Podcast here:

LISTEN HERE

YOUR NEWS

CAFC Member Artists Tom Berntsen, Michael Brennecke, Bevi Bullwinkel, Karen Kent and Norm Siegel have work in the Artist's Collective of Westport's Pop Up Art Show at Westport Country Playhouse, March 24-27. Meet the artists at an opening reception on Wed, March 23 at 6pm. LEARN MORE

Bevi Bullwinkel recently received news that she won the Hu Lindsay Award for her Mixed Media painting "Composition 3" (20 X 16 Water-Mixable Oil/Mixed) in the Rowayton Abstraction Exhibition which is on view through April 9th. The work represents "the world divided in tatters." WEBSITE

Frederic Chiu, internationally acclaimed pianist and choreographer Sandra Shih Parks come together in Romeo and Juliet – The Choice. This live, immersive performance of solo piano and dance by Frederic Chiu re-imagines one of the world's favorite classical ballets, composed by Sergei Prokofiev. This is the only production that presents the music in its original form, for solo piano. It also allows the audience to vote on which ending will be performed: either the revised “happy ending” that Prokofiev originally composed, or the more commonly performed version of this score. LEARN MORE

CAFC Member Artists Alicia Cobb, Jane Davila, Carlos Davila, Susan Fehlinger, Gwen Hendrix, Lucienne Buckner, Kristin Merrill, Susan Taylor Murray, Rick Shaefer, Denise Susalka each have artwork in the Metro Art Studios online auction that will raise money to allow Metro to continue to serve the community through experiences and events throughout the year. Image credit: Jane Davila LEARN MORE

Eugenie Diserio’s painting, "Sand & Fog" (acrylic, glitter on paper, 5 x 7”) is in “Shine The Light.” The small works, virtual exhibit features various interpretations of light and is hosted by Inside Small. On view through April 28th. LEARN MORE  WEBSITE

Diana Gubbay is exhibiting “Still Waters in Winter” as part of the juried art exhibition “Seasons,” sponsored by the Stamford Art Association at the Ferguson Library in Stamford. Describing her motivation, she states, “All matter pulses with unseen energy. The deeper we delve into the subatomic world, the more we find vast spaces that mirror expanses in our infinite cosmos. The mystery of the energy infused within these spaces -- and within all life -- inspires me to make art.“

Susan Fehlinger will teach a one day workshop called THE ART OF THE KNIFE - Oils or Acrylics - March 20, 10:30 am - 3:30 pm. In this one day workshop, students will learn the joys and challenges of using the palette knife.  LEARN MORE

Adair W. Heitmann will present a true story about libraries at Stratford Library's Storytelling Event celebrating its 125th Anniversary on March 24, 7-9pm on Zoom. Adair is an exhibiting artist, published author, and inspiring storyteller. WEBSITE

Jana Ireijo was recently featured in Connecticut Hearst Media newspapers by reporter Joel Lang for her Vanishing Murals project. Jana creates ephemeral "vanishing" murals that illustrate the impacts of climate change on vulnerable species and habitats worldwide. READ MORE WEBSITE

Dan Makara created a Virtual Exhibition called "CRIMEA RIVER" of his recent artwork set to the music of Russian/American composer Serge Rachmaninoff as a meditation on the Ukraine invasion. It's a virtual gallery that reflects his belief that music in a gallery adds to the meditative state required to appreciate abstraction. The 10 minute video of poured paintings and neon assemblages put together with photoshop and iMovie in Dan's basement, was sent to friends in Odessa who viewed it in their basement. Dan's work is focused on the " sound " of Color. WATCH VIDEO

Ruben Marroquin was commissioned by Art In Embassies for a mural size artwork to be installed at the U.S. Consulate in Hermosillo, Mexico. 

Shanna T. Melton, award winning Poet, Painter and Art Consultant from Bridgeport will grace the walls of the upcoming Women's History Month Exhibit, "Persistence of Presence" at Read's Artspace, March 24 - May 19. Her piece, "Praise" is shown here. WEBSITE

Jennifer Moné Hill will be exhibiting two of her paintings, Girl on Fire No. 2 (shown) and Radiant No. 1 at Rowayton Art Center’s Abstraction 2022 exhibition. Jennifer states: “The Girl on Fire series is a call to all my girlfriends of the world. If you’re just simmering, or just have the pilot light going right now, know that you have within you the power to IGNITE at any time you want. It’s never too late.” The exhibition runs through April 9. WEBSITE

Nancy Moore is guest curating a new show with 70 artists over the age of 60 called "Coming of Age." It will open on April 9th at Ridgefield Guild of Artists with a reception from 4:00 - 7:00 pm. This exhibit explores what happens to the passion, vision, and creative drive of visual artists as they age? LEARN MORE

Julie O'Connor has the unique distinction of being exhibited in four different museums this month: Shang Palace, Hong Kong in Mystic Museum of Art, Mystic CT; Fashion in the Year 2020 in Masur Museaum of Art, Monroe LA; Fashion in the Year 2020 in Monmouth Museuam Lincroft NJ; and More Fundamental to Readaing then the Alphabet in TIfton Museum of Arts and Heritage,Tifton GA. Congratulations! WEBSITE

Trish Wend's "All That Glimmers" was accepted into the National Oil and Acrylic Painters Society 2022 Best of America Small Works National Juried Exhibition. The show will be hosted by the Beverly McNeil gallery in Birmingham, AL from April 28 to May 27. WEBSITE

Marc Zaref recently created a project honoring Ukraine solidarity called "Defiance." This series of sculptures symbolize resistance and the support of solidarity. The form, derived from the "Czech Hedgehog," a simple, yet effective wartime structure created as an obstacle for tanks and armored vehicles. The colors of the Ukrainian flag plus white as a symbolic element of international support and world peace. The project is temporarily installed in Norwalk locations with more permanent installation sites to come.LEARN MORE

Please note that in our February issue, Julie Leff's website was not linked. With our sincere apologies, this is her website information: https://www.julieleff.com/

OTHER NEWS

WESTPORT POET LAUREATE SEARCH


The Westport Arts Advisory Committee (WAAC), has announced a search for the town’s second Poet Laureate, whose 2-year term will begin on July 1. The inaugural Laureate, Diane Lowman, will have served a 3-year term on June 30, extended a year due to the pandemic. During her tenure, Diane recited and curated poetry at ceremonies and events, schools, the Center for Senior Activities, the Library, and arts events.

LEARN MORE & APPLY

SMITHSONIAN ANNOUNCES LANDMARK DECISION TO REPATRIATE BENIN BRONZES


The Smithsonian Institution announced its groundbreaking decision to repatriate the majority of the 39 Benin bronzes in its collection, returning any object determined to be linked to the British army’s punitive raid on the Kingdom of Benin in 1897.

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CONGRATULATIONS ARTISTS RESPOND RECIPIENTS ROUND 2 GRANTEES


Congratulations to Cheryl Kemeny, Cynthia Rauschert, and Yolanda Vasquez Petrocelli for receiving Artists Respond Grants. The Artists Respond program provides funding to CT artists to pursue community-based projects that use the arts to respond to social issues, current events, and community needs.

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UKRAINE'S ART COMMUNITY DEFIANT IN FACE OF WAR


In the hours before the Russian invasion, life seemed on track for most Ukrainians. Artists, galleries, and cultural institutions planned schedules for the entire year ahead. Many expected to continue their operations as planned, but now they aim to take Ukrainian art to different corners of the world.

READ MORE

WHY ARE COLLECTORS BUYING NFTS


 NFTs by notable contemporary artists are on the rise, bringing with them an emerging group of young collectors. Learn what drives collectors to acquire NFTs, along with how they’re deciding which pieces to add to their collection. 

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CALLS FOR ARTISTS

ANNUAL IMAGES PHOTO SHOW

DEADLINE MAR 20


The Fairfield Museum presents the 14th annual IMAGES Juried Photography Show, celebrating the exceptional work of talented photographers in the region. Image credit: Allison Minto. Photograph by Alicia Knuppel.

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CURTAIN CALL'S KINKY BOOTS

SUBMISSION MAR 29


Casting for Kinky Boots, book by Harvey Fierstein, Music/Lyrics by Cyndi Lauper, Producer Lou Ursone, and Director George H. Croom. Submit picture/resume and links to performance work for consideration. Performances June 2-25.

LEARN MORE

COAL + ICE

DEADLINE APR 8


Use your voice against the Climate Crisis and create a poster for the Coal and Ice Exhibition and a chance to win $1500. Asia Society is launching this initiative as a global call to respond to a global emergency.

LEARN MORE

PHILADELPHIA MUSEUM OF ART CRAFT SHOW

DEADLINE APR 19


A call is open for the 46th annual Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show. The show will be held at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, PA, Nov 11-13

APPLY HERE

RGOA ANNUAL MEMBER SHOW

DEADLINE APR 30


Call for applications for the 12th Annual Juried Member Show at Ridgefield Guild of Artists, to be held in gallery and online from May 21 through June 19. Juried by Lisa Cooper of Elisa Contemporary Art Gallery. 

APPLY HERE

CARRIAGE BARN "SHE IS RISING"

DEADLINE MAY 1


The Carriage Barn Arts Center is partnering with LiveGirl for the 5th year to host “She Is Rising,” an art exhibit, showcase and celebratory event. A portion of proceeds will benefit LiveGirl, a nonprofit girls leadership organization that provides year-round leadership development and mentoring in CT.

LEARN MORE

2022 Book Awards

DEADLINE MAY 2


Connecticut Center for the Book at Connecticut Humanities is now accepting submissions for the 2022 Connecticut Book Awards. The Connecticut Book Awards recognize the best books by authors and illustrators from or about Connecticut.

LEARN MORE

PAPERWORKS 2022 NYC

DEADLINE MAY 22


A call for artists using paper as their primary medium, as a substrate, or the subject of a video.
 Accepted Media: works made on paper, of paper or about paper: cut paper, folded paper, woven paper, glued paper, drawings, and paintings.

APPLY HERE

THE CT HALL OF CHANGE GREAT 8

DEADLINE JUN 3


The Connecticut Hall of Change is now accepting nominations for the next Great 8 of 2022. This award honors individuals who have been formerly incarcerated who have made significant contributions to their community since their release.

NOMINATE

LINKS TO OPPORTUNITIES

JOBS & INTERNSHIPS

 

FUNDING, GRANTS, & FELLOWSHIPS

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT


TAX PREP FOR ARTISTS

APR 4


A Sustainable Creative Life: Community and Opportunities

Two-Part Online Workshop
Mondays, APR 4 & 11, 7-8PM


Social Media for Social Practice Artists

Online Workshop
Wednesday, MAY 4, 7-8:30PM

Public Art: From Proposal to Installation

Online Workshop
Wednesday, APR 27, 7-8:30PM


RENTALS

Art Studio Sublet

Studio space available at the American Fabrics Building (AmFab) in Bridgeport from April 1 to September 30. The space is about 400 sq. ft. The rent is $500 a month plus utilities. There is a private bathroom with a working sink, air conditioner and a non functioning fireplace. It is on the second floor, 1096 Connecticut Ave, Bridgeport. If anyone is interested or has a friend looking for space, contact Jay at 203-803-0533 or email me at jay.petrow@gmail.com

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RECOMMENDED SOURCES

Alliance of Artists Communities Directory of Artist Residencies
Artworkarchive: Complete guide to Artist Opportunities; Calls for Artists
Call for Entry (Cafe)
Massachusetts Arts Council ArtSake Calls to Artists
Creative Ground (New England's Director of Creative Enterprises and Artists)
Creative Capital
Hyperallergic Opportunities
New York Foundation for the Arts Classifieds. (Opportunities; Jobs)
Springboard for the Arts (Opportunities) 

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