Artist Newsletter: OCT 2023

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News & Opportunities for Individual Creatives in

Fairfield County CT

October 2023

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

Emily Kelting is an award-winning photographer specializing in travel photography, portraits, nature, and iPhone photography. She has taught iPhone photography at the New Canaan Carriage Barn, Rowayton Arts Center, and the Stamford Loft Artists Association. Most recently, her collection of Myanmar photos is on display at the “Masters” show at the Rowayton Arts Center, and she was the subject of a front-page feature story in The Norwalk Hour on September 12, 2023. WEBSITE

Michael Stark is a contemporary jazz musician (Solo, Duo, Trio). Born in Rochester, New York, Guitarist Michael Stark attended Eastman School of Music and Berklee College of Music before graduating from Musicians Institute. Michael Stark has been creating music professionally for over 30 years. Michael Stark has shared the stage with world class musicians like Kenny Kirkland, John Patitucci, Jeff Tain Watts, Ronnie Burrage, Wallace Roney, Frank Lacy, Essiet Okon Essiet, and many more. His original music was featured in "Guitar Player" magazine. Michael currently works in multiple ensembles, performing originals as well as covers from all genres, with emphasis on Jazz, Blues, Soul, and Funk. WEBSITE

Becca Stoll is a theatrical audio engineer specializing in mixing musicals and is especially passionate about mixing new works. She made her Broadway debut in 2022 as a substitute A2 at Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Prior to working in NYC, she spent 3 years as the Production Audio Engineer for the Goodspeed Opera House in East Haddam, CT. Becca is a Carnegie Mellon School of Drama graduate and a former Northwestern “theatre cherub” (IYKYK). Becca is involved in numerous arts organizations, including serving on the executive board of TSDCA, mentoring high school students through Sound Thinking NYC, and blogging for soundgirls.org. She is a member of IATSE 74. WEBSITE

CAFC NEWS

ARTIST WORKLAB

Wednesday Nov 1

5:30 - 7:00 PM

Have you ever wondered how to curate an exhibition? Interested in exploring the possibilities? Registration is open for November 1st Artist WorkLab! Guests include Sandy Pelletier, Owner of Sorelle Gallery of Westport and Duvian Montoya LLC, Artistic Director of The Norwalk Art Space. The series is free and open to any artist working in any medium. Produced in collaboration with Metro Art Studios and with the support of Connecticut Humanities, Artist WorkLab brings you panels and discussions to help your art career thrive!

HAVE YOU HEARD?

NEW: Arts & Economic Prosperity 6 Report (AEP6)

Thank you and Congratulations, CAFC Creatives!

Fairfield County's nonprofit arts and culture industry generated $255.3 million in economic activity in 2022, according to the newly released Arts & Economic Prosperity 6 (AEP6), an economic and social impact study conducted by Americans for the Arts. That economic activity–$179.7 million in spending by nonprofit arts and culture organizations and $75.6 million in event-related expenditures by their audiences supported 4,015 jobs and generated $62.6 million in local, state, and federal government revenue. Nationally, the Arts & Economic Prosperity 6 (AEP6) study reveals that America's nonprofit arts and culture sector is a $151.7 billion industry—one that supports 2.6 million jobs and generates $29.1 billion in government revenue. AEP6 demonstrates the significant economic and social benefits that arts and culture brings to their communities, states, and the nation.

MEMBER NEWS

Miggs Burroughs has a new installation (with Mark Yurkiw) at the United Nations in NYC. "Signs of Compassion" is comprised of 30 photographs depicting people of all ages and backgrounds reciting Emily Dickinson's poem "If I Can Stop One Heart From Breaking" using American Sign Language (ASL). It's a celebration of power and poetry of Diversity, and Compassion expressed through the visual beauty of ASL and Braille. Miggs used a technique called lenticular transition to show movement throughout the work of art, on view through Nov 20th. WEBSITE

Nancy Breakstone’s photograph “Then, Out Of The Blue” (iphone, 24” x 24”) will be showing in the Rowayton Arts Center’s “Autumn Juried Show 2023,” Oct. 15 - Nov. 4. One of her photographs received an Honorable Mention in the New York Center for Photographic Art “Abstract 2023” exhibit and is being displayed through the end of October. Another photograph received Best Of Show in the Stein Ward Studio’s “The Absence Of Color” exhibit for the month of October. Nancy also has a photograph showing in the Pequot Library’s 23rd Juried Art Show, through Oct 24 and another in the Art Masters “Fall Showcase 2023” exhibition where her photo received a Finalist Award. WEBSITE

Janine Brown is honored to have two pieces selected by the juror, Amy Smith-Steward, Chief Curator at The Aldrich, for the Rowayton Arts Center’s Autumn Juried Show. The pieces are both from her thesis exhibition and include a homemade flexible bioplastic and U.S. currency residue, among other elements. Janine's thesis research explored the history of the Home Economics Movement, which was started by the first female chemist to attend MIT, Ellen Swallow Richards. The movement was based on science and promoted making the world better through the household. Exhibit on view through Nov 4. WEBSITE

Chloe Castro - the owner of Sage Art Conservation - was recently featured in the October issue of Fairfield Lifestyle Magazine. The brief interview with the publisher was both easy and thoughtful. Chloe is looking forward to working with more print mediums in the future and speaking more about conservation to the general public. WEBSITE

Eugenie Deserio's painting, Sacred Geometry (acrylic, glitter, crystals on canvas, 30 x 40”) was selected for the 43rd Annual Faber Birren National Color Show juried by Joseph Henry (Art History Ph.D. Candidate CUNY Graduate Center, Florence B. Selden Fellow, Yale University Art Gallery) The opening is on Oct. 26, 5:30 to 7:30, and the show will be on view in the Stamford Art Association Townhouse Gallery and online through Dec. 15. WEBSITE

Diana Gubbay's seriesThe Energy Within Matter is on view at The Gallery La Zingara Bar in Bethel. The opening reception is on Sunday October 22, 5-7pm, and the exhibition runs through January 15. The limited edition archival prints showcase Gubbay’s cutting edge exploration of layered photography, painting, and digital brush work using advanced iPad techniques. Still Waters (seen here) invites the viewer into a lush forest vista that has morphed into a dream-like world full of slanting light and pulsating vitality. A percentage from all sales goes to support Bethel Arts in View which sponsors these exhibits. WEBSITE

Joanie Landau will participate in Open Studios at the American Fabrics (AMFAB) Building on November 11 and 12, 10-5 pm. Joanie is in Studio 206. The AMFAB Building is located at 1069 Connecticut Avenue in Bridgeport. Note cards, velvet POP pillows, and new prints all available. WEBSITE

Arlene Markoya Lawrence was accepted into the

Stamford Art Association exhibit with Connecting Nature and People. On view through January 18. Her painting, Planting Seeds (Oil on panel seen here) was awarded First Prize at the Ridgefield Guild of Artists 46th Annual Juried Exhibition. At Ferguson Library, Grandma’s Love is Gold (oil on panel) is displayed.

Meighan Morrison - At a masked-up studio visit with celebrity designer Christian Siriano in 2020, Meighan was as tickled as she was fortunate that he left with two paintings for his new Westport home. Since then, he has collected several more for projects with his design company Siriano Interiors. Most recently he commissioned a painting for a Tribeca project which is currently featured in November’s issue of Elle Decor magazine. Join Meighan and Christian at her show at The Collective West gallery on November 16th, 6-9 pm, 940 Post Rd. East, Westport. WEBSITE

Clarice Shirvell is part of The G and B Cultural Center exhibit of over 100 original pieces art, paintings, drawings and sculptures at the Wilton Library Gallery. The show is expertly hung by Ed McEwen who leads the curating and hanging of artwork for the library gallery. WEBSITE

Brian Whelan's has just completed his latest Commission Wild West Star Lulu Bell Parr. Ms. Parr was a wild west performer known for her bronc and buffalo riding. She was called the ‘Champion Lady Bucking Horse Rider of the World’ and was inducted in the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame in Texas. Stay tuned for more information once our esteemed client publishes the book on Ms. Parr. Brian’s international exhibition on Rev. Dr. John Roberts continues at the Fremont Count Pioneer Museum in Wyoming. WEBSITE

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OTHER NEWS

HOW TO CREATE AN ARTIST RESUME

Your resume is only one part of a grant or project proposal. It works together with your work samples and your project narrative to showcase your art and ideas. Think of how these elements can work together to tell a story and connect the dots for a reader or panelist, leaving them with a clear idea of who you are as an artist. Learn about all the elements of an effective resume in this NYFA blog post.

IDEA SWAP REGISTRATION OPEN

Idea Swap is the annual event for New England-based nonprofit cultural organizations and touring artists to network and share ideas for touring projects. This year, the Idea Swap will happen at a new location, the Nashua Center for the Arts.

LLCs, S-Corps, Sole-Proprietor, & Other Business Entities for Artists

Rus Garofalo and Eric Stoddard of Brass Taxes break down the common types of business entities artists use. Review questions to consider when you earn income from your creative work, and understand the common types of business entities artists use.

ARTISTS SUNDAY TOOLKIT 2023

Create buzz and excitement about your work as Artists Sunday approaches on November 26. The toolkit contains templates, graphics, checklists, and advice to help you promote and market your organization and artists between now and then. Together, with fellow artists and organizations across the country, the mission is to encourage everyone to shop with their favorite local artists, creators & performers during the holidays.

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FIVE BEST PRACTICES FOR SELLING ART ONLINE

The online art market keeps on growing—and with it are new rules, expectations, and behaviors that might not be familiar if you’re used to selling art in person.To make it simple, Artsy created a list with five tips to set your gallery up for online success, featuring research from their newest art industry trends report.

CALLS FOR ART & AUDITIONS

RIDGEFIELD GUILD OF ARTISTS

CALL FOR ARTISANS & WALL HUNG ART FOR THE FESTIVE HOME SHOW

DEADLINE: OCT 21

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"THROUGH YOUR LOOKING GLASS"

2nd ANNUAL S.T.A.R STUDENT SOCIAL JUSTICE ART SHOWCASE AT THE CARRIAGE BARN

DEADLINE: OCT 23

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EASTBOUND THEATRE AUDITIONS

DEAD MAN'S CELL PHONE

DEADLINE: OCT 23 & 30

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SPECTRUM ART GALLERY EXHIBIT: "CHILDHOOD LET'S NEVER GROW UP!"

DEADLINE: NOV 1

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MARK TWAIN LIBRARY ART SHOW

DEADLINE: NOV 2

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CARRIAGE BARN "DECK THE WALLS" SMALL WORKS EXHIBIT

DEADLINE: NOV 3

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METRO ART STUDIOS 10 X 10 EXHIBIT

DEADLINE: NOV 4

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EASTON ARTS COUNCIL'S PHOTO CONTEST & EXHIBITION

DEADLINE: NOV 4

FILL OUT FORM

ROCKLAND ARTS FESTIVAL

DEADLINE: DEC 1

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CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY PRINTMAKING ANNUAL MEMBERS EXHIBITION

DEADLINE: DEC 3

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OPEN ARTS ALLIANCE 2024 MAINSTAGE MUSICALS AUDITION

DEADLINE: DEC 11-13

LEARN MORE

MIXMASTER 2023 JURIED MEMBERS EXHIBIT

DEADLINE: DEC 15

LEARN MORE

WESTON FINE ARTS FESTIVAL

DEADLINE: MAY 1

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LINKS TO OPPORTUNITIES

JOBS, INTERNSHIPS, & VOLUNTEER POSITIONS

Front of House Patron Services Representative

ACT of CT | Ridgefield

Associate Services Representative

Bruce Museum | Greenwich

Major Gifts Associate

Bruce Museum | Greenwich

Production Manager

Yale College of Art | New Haven

Gallery Assistant

Silvermine | New Canaan

Marketing and Graphics Assistant

Goodspeed Musicals | East Haddam

Gallery Rep

Greenwich Art Society | Greenwich

GRANTS, RESIDENCIES, FELLOWSHIPS, + MORE

Artist Respond Program

Deadline: OCT 25

Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans

Deadline: OCT 26

NEH Public Scholars

Deadline: OCT 29

Smithsonian American Art Museum Research Fellowships

Deadline: NOV 1

Black Mountain Institute Shearing Fellowship for Writers

Deadline: NOV 1

PEN America Dau Short Story Prize for Emerging Writers

Deadline: NOV 1

CT Humanities Quick Grants

Deadline: NOV 3

Metropolitan Museum of Art Fellowship

Deadline: NOV 3 & DEC 1

The Hopper Prize

Deadline: NOV 14

CT Statewide 2024 Cohort

Deadline: NOV 15

Women's Studio Workshop Residency in Hudson Valley

Deadline: NOV 15

Studio 170 Residency

Deadline: NOV 17

NEH Public Scholars

Deadline: NOV 29

Every Child Art Experience

Deadline: NOV 30

New England States Touring (NEST)

Deadline: DEC 1

Center for Contemporary Printmaking Residency

Deadline: JAN 1

Adobe Creative Residency Community Fund

Deadline: JAN 1

Sony Future Filmmakers Awards

Deadline: FEB 15

MASS MoCA Residencies

Deadline: JUN 8

ARTNOIR Jar of Love Micro Grants

Deadline: ROLLING

NEFA Dance Project Travel Fund

Deadline: ROLLING

NEFA National Theater Project Presentation Grant

Deadline: ROLLING

I-Park Residencies

Deadline: ROLLING

The Latinx Project at NYU Residencies & Curatorial Projects

Deadline: ROLLING

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Intellectual Property Basics

OCT 24

Financial Literacy

OCT 24

Moore Marketing Unlock the Secrets of Artful Sales Mastery

NOV 1 & 14

Photographing Your Artwork

NOV 6

IDEA Swap

NOV 13

Planning with Your Whole Self in Your Art Practice

NOV 29, DEC 6 & 14

NYFA Learning Courses

ONGOING

Art Now Management

ONGOING

How to Partner with your Local Chamber of Commerce I & II

ONGOING

Artsy Guide to Social Media in 2022

ONGOING

SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY

Okasana Tanasiv Gallery is offering curated paid exhibition opportunities and rental space for artists, performance artists, public speakers, and pop-up store sales opportunities.

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