Posted July 8, 2008

United Arts Council of Greater Greensboro Announces Call to Artist for Corporate Project at American Express   The Project  The American Express Service Center- Greensboro is working on an executive boardroom enhancement.  As a part of this project, they are seeking a North Carolina artist to create a dynamic, abstract piece of art that has representation of or involvement from employees (or a population of employees) who work in the Greensboro phone-based customer service center. The abstract piece will represent the employees, who deliver extraordinary customer care to our customers, and will provide inspiration and creativity to those who meet in this boardroom.  The space where the artwork will be displayed is above a buffet; the area is 15' in width and 5' in height. The Budget: The budget includes consultation, employee interaction (as needed), project design and installation:  up to $8,500    For eligibility requirements and information on the application process, click here.

About United Arts Council of Greater Greensboro Our mission is to inspire growth of creative expression in our community by providing strategic and financial leadership to arts organizations, artists and educators that enhances quality of life and cultivates economic vitality and educational engagement with the Arts.

 

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Posted May 30, 2008

Sent by: Durham Arts Council Reply to the sender

CenterFest 2008, Sept. 20 & 21, 2008, now accepting applications! In 2008, the Durham Arts Council celebrates the 35th Annual CenterFest Arts Festival.  CenterFest is the longest running juried outdoor arts festival in North Carolina and the largest arts and community festival in Durham.  Showcasing the arts, the festival boasts over 150 juried visual and performing artists from across the country and provides visitors with great food, diverse entertainment, and educational activities for families. This year an expanded marketing campaign, support from the Durham Convention and Visitors Bureau, and additional sponsors will all help deliver an estimated 25,000 visitors and targeted art buyers!  There will also be expanded programming, collaboration with the Bull Durham Blues Festival, and artist demonstrations to attract visitors from a broad regional market.   Visual Artists CenterFest is a juried festival that showcases the work of over 100 visual artists each year in fine arts and fine craft. Visual Artist Applications are due on June 12, 2008. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD VISUAL ARTIST APPLICATION 2008 Artist Awards $1,000     Best of Show $   600     First Place $   500     Second Place $   400     Third Place New features that are being considered for CenterFest 2008: * Best of CenterFest awards selected by Durham Luminaries * Citizens' Choice Awards * Special publicity for all award winners * Corporate purchase awards * CenterFest Buyers Club with incentives to art buyers * Providing E-cards to Visual Artists to forward to client email lists But first, we'd like your feedback.  Please take a moment to fill out this brief Art Sales and Marketing Survey.  Your feedback is very important to us!  CLICK HERE TO TAKE ART SALES & MARKETING SURVEY   VISUAL ARTIST APPLICATIONS DUE JUNE 12TH Jewelry - Roberta Marasca - Pittsboro, NC CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD VISUAL ARTIST APPLICATION   "DAC staff and volunteer treatment of artists always makes this show a pleasure.  Thank you for being so kind!" - Lee Chesson, Artist "A well put together show" - Letitia Lee, Artist "Good artist support. Easy move in/out" - Stan Cheren, Artist   Performing Artists DAC encourages diverse performing artists to participate in CenterFest 2008.  This year we will continue our three-stage format featuring regional and local bands, singer/songwriters, jazz ensembles, dance groups, choirs, and more!  This year CenterFest will share the weekend with the great Bull Durham Blues Festival and the two festivals are working together along with the Durham Convention & Visitors Bureau to attract a greatly expanded audience to experience this amazing weekend in downtown Durham!  Selected performers from the Blues Fest will be showcased on CenterFest stages along with our great line-up of local and regional performers. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD PERFORMING ARTIST APPLICATION Click Here to see a list of last year's performers     PERFORMING ARTIST APPLICATIONS DUE JULY 18TH   CLICK HERE FOR PERFORMING ARTIST APPLICATION   Non-Profit and Civic Groups Organizations can benefit from many different opportunities for exposure at CenterFest 2008. Non-profit and Civic Group Applications are due on July 18, 2008. CLICK HERE FOR NONPROFIT, GOVERNMENT SERVICES, POLITICAL BOOTH APPLICATION     Volunteers We need volunteers to help in all aspects of the festival.  Join us as one of over 300 volunteers for September 20th and 21st! CLICK HERE TO FILL OUT ON-LINE VOLUNTEER APPLICATION FORM                   YOU CAN HELP MAKE CENTERFEST HAPPEN! JOIN 200 COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS AT CENTERFEST -- MAKE NEW FRIENDS AND HAVE FUN! VOLUNTEERS RECEIVE A FREE CENTERFEST 2008 T-SHIRT AND VOLUNTEER VIP BADGE. CLICK HERE TO FILL OUT ON-LINE VOLUNTEER APPLICATION FORM   Food Vendors CENTERFEST OFFERS A WIDE VARIETY OF FAVORITE FESTIVAL FOODS TO SERVE VISITORS OF ALL AGES. FOOD VENDOR APPLICATIONS ARE DUE JULY 3, 2008   CLICK HERE FOR FOOD VENDOR APPLICATION   For more information on CenterFest please visit http://centerfest.durhamarts.org or contact us at centerfest@durhamarts.org or (919) 560-2722.       This e-mail was sent from Durham Arts Council Immediate removal with PatronMail® SecureUnsubscribe. To forward this e-mail to a friend or colleague, use this link. To change your e-mail address or update preferences, use this link.

 

Dara P. Silver

Artist Services Coordinator

Durham Arts Council

120 Morris St.

Durham, NC 27701

 

dsilver@durhamarts.org

(919) 560-2719

 

Posted April 30, 2008

Turchin Center's Community Art School Announces Summer 2008 Program Schedule

Appalachian State University's Turchin Center for the Visual Arts announces its schedule for children's, teen and adult programs at The Community Art School. Offered in the Community Art School studio classroom housed on the top floor of the Turchin Center's Arnold P. Rosen Family Education wing, children can try their hands at anything from drawing, to weaving or painting. Pre-registration and payment are required. Enrollment is limited. Call (828) 262-3017 to register or for more information.

Children's Programs

Crocodile Puppet Theatre (ages 7 - 13)
Monday - Friday, June 2 - 6, 2008
10am - 12noon
With Dr. Vicky Grube's ART 3021 students.

Annual Puppet Festival (ages 7 - 13)
Saturday, June 14, 2008
10am - 12noon
With Dr. Vicky Grube's ART 3021 students.

Exploring China (ages 4 - 6)
Saturday, July 19, 2008
10am - 12noon
With Dee Pecillio and special Chinese guests.

TCVA Family Day! (All ages)
Saturday, July 19, 2008
11am - 3pm

Paper-Mache Dragons (ages 6 - 12)
Monday - Friday, July 28 - August 1, 2008
1 - 3pm
With Dr. Gayle Marie Weitz's ART 3021 students.

For Teens and Adults

Art-I-Facts: Art and the Enchanted Object
Monday - Wednesday, June 30 - July 1, 2008
10am - 4pm
With Melissa C. Ball-Martin and Rebekah King.

Cloisonné: Colorful Copper
Monday - Friday, July 7 - 11, 2008
9am - 4pm
With Elissa Graff.

Figure Drawing
Monday - Friday, July 14 - 18, 2008
9am - 4pm
With Tim Ford.

Glass Beads
Monday - Friday, July 14 - 18, 2008
10am - 12:30pm
With Grace Hall.

Bojagi: The Art of Traditional Korean Quilting
Tuesday - Friday, July 21 - 24, 2008
9am - 4pm
With Hee-Suk Chung.

Papers and Inks: Collage and Writing Workshop
Wednesday - Friday, July 23 - 25, 2008
9am - 4pm
With Vae Hamilton and Lissa Hamilton.

Watercolor and Gouache
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
9am - 4pm
With Kate Worm.

Dyed and Gone to Heaven
Thursday, August 21, 2008
10am - 4pm
With Dr. Janet Montgomery.

The Turchin Center offers workshops and classes for art enthusiasts of all ages and artist levels beginning in late January. These exciting educational opportunities are designed around the multi-faceted exhibitions that are offered and are designed to stimulate the imagination, encourage creativity, develop perceptual awareness, and nurture a global perspective of visual culture.

To request or view a complete schedule of programs for children, teenagers, adults, seniors, and special populations, or for additional details about the Turchin Center and its upcoming exhibition programs, please call (828) 262-3017 or visit www.tcva.org. Fees for the workshops vary, and pre-registration and payment are required.

The Turchin Center is located at 423 West King St., in Boone. Hours are 10am - 6pm, Tuesday - Thursday and Saturday, and 12noon - 8pm, Friday. The Center is closed Sunday and Monday and observes all university holidays. There is no admission charge, although donations are gratefully accepted.

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Turchin Center for the Visual Arts
423 West King Street
ASU Box 32139
Boone, North Carolina 28608
Telephone (828) 262-3017
http://www.turchincenter.org

Posted April 27, 2008

Information from the Appalachian Pastel Society:
APS 2008 Exhibition Prospectus (pdf)
APS 2008 Exhibition Workshop Registration (pdf)

Posted April 15, 2008

Blowing Rock Stage Company Announces a Scenic Art Contest

The Blowing Rock Stage Company has announced that it will be conducting an art contest in conjunction with its October 2008 production of Shakespeare’s The Tempest.

First prize is $250 and the winner will have their work incorporated into the final design of the play. The competition is open to all high school and college students in Watauga County. Students from surrounding counties (Avery, Ashe, Wilkes, Caldwell, Catawba, Burke) are also encouraged to apply.

“The Tempest is our annual Theatre-for-Schools play and this year it is going to be a multi-media production,” said Kenneth Kay, Producing Artistic Director of the Stage Company. “That means we plan to incorporate traditional scenic elements with visual projections that will give the play a fresh look and create some real excitement for our audiences.”

“Stylistically, we want the illustrations we use to resemble the kind drawings that can be seen in such comics as “Star Wars Legacy” or “Captain America,” Kay explained.

Entrants will first be asked to submit a drawing in the requested style. Several finalists will then be chosen and asked to illustrate specific parts of The Tempest. The winner will be chosen by members of BRSC’s production staff.

“This is a rare opportunity for a young regional artist,” said Kay. “The winner will work alongside a professional designer and ultimately see their artwork projected into the overall design of the play.”

The deadline for submissions is May 1, 2008. The winner will be announced later in the summer.

All suitable artwork from the non-winning entrants will be displayed in the lobby of the Hayes Performing Arts Center during the run of The Tempest.

For complete contest details and an official entry application please contact Kenneth Kay at 828-295-9168, ext 2.

Posted April 14, 2008

Dear Art Council Members,

Please share this information with your constituents in an email  about the NC Writers’ Network 2008 Spring Conference, April 26th, at UNC-Greensboro. Likewise, you can send information about writing events or contests and we can post this information on our literary calendar at www.ncwriters.org.

Posted April 2, 2008

Spring 2008 Workshops at Black Bear Books

Class 1: Simply Surprising: Single-Sheet Books
Date & Time:  April 26, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Fee per person:  $24 (all supplies will be provided)
Sharp Handmade Books, Sharon A. Sharp  

You’ll create a set of books from 4 sheets of paper: a hidden-message book, a pop-up book, an accordion book, and a meander book. In addition, you’ll get tips on using basic bookmaking tools, selecting appropriate papers for this type of book, and adding special touches to your books.

All materials will be supplied, but if you have any favorite rubber stamps you’d like to use on your books, please bring those.

Class 2: Pamphlet-Stitched Books: The Basics
Date & Time: May 3, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Fee per person: $30 (all supplies will be provided)
Sharp Handmade Books, Sharon A. Sharp  

With pamphlet stitching, you can create simple, elegant books suitable for writing and drawing. In this introductory class, you’ll learn 3 different pamphlet-stitching patterns and make 3 books. You’ll also get tips on how to tear paper for softly feathered page edges, select appropriate papers for this type of book, use various bookmaking tools, and add special touches to your books.

All materials will be supplied, but if you have any decorative papers (such as origami papers) or favorite rubber stamps you might like to use in decorating your books’ covers, please bring those.

To register for the classes, please call Black Bear Books (264-4636) to reserve your place, and then drop off a check, made payable to Sharon A. Sharp, at the store by April 19 for the first workshop and by April 29 for the second workshop. If you want to take both classes, you may pay with one check and register by April 19 for both. Each class is limited to 10 people. If you have any questions before registering, contact Sharon at sharphandmadebooks@boone.net or 264-6870. Here’s Black Bear’s mailing address, in case you’d prefer to mail your payment(s): 2146 Blowing Rock Rd., Boone, NC 28607. Thanks!

Posted March 20, 2008:

Artists!  Help Bring Public Art to Boone….Apply Today!!
Special Courses, Summer – 2008
August 24th -30th

FOR MORE INFORMATION: http://www.penland.org/classes/summer/special.html Or - Contact the DBDA @ 262-4532

Jim Gallucci--Public Art: Making It Happen
This class will help artists develop the skills needed to apply for and develop public art projects. We will cover finding projects; submitting proposals; developing the proposal with detailed drawings, budget information, and models; communicating with clients; planning for contingencies; and managing the production, budget, and timelines of the project. This class is for artists working in any medium who are interested in moving into the realm of public art. It will take place in the iron studio. All levels. Code 07i

Studio artist; public art commissions: First Union Commons (Charlotte, NC), North Carolina Botanical Garden, Town of Cary (NC), Rockville Center Park (MD), North Carolina Zoological Park, The Green (Charlotte, NC), North Carolina Art in Public Buildings Program. jimgalluccisculptor.com

Posted March 19, 2008:

Applications are Available for 5th Annual Art on Easy Street Art Festival

 

The Rowan Arts Council is seeking artists and craftspeople for the 5th annual summer arts festival, Art on Easy Street, to be held Saturday, June 21, 2008 in downtown Salisbury at the Easy Street Plaza. A cash prize and purchase awards are being offered this year. Applications can be found online at www.rowanarts.org or by calling the Rowan Arts Council at 704-638-9887. Shirl Hull is chairing this year's festival. Registration deadline is April 25, 2008.  This event is being sponsored in part by funds from the North Carolina Arts Council, Rowan Investment Company and F&M Bank.

 

Posted March 2, 2008 from ncwriters.org:

BOONE

New!!!

June 12, 10:00
The Worst Things Ever": Metaphors, Similes, and Beautiful Dangerous Images workshop
w/ Joseph Mills (Angels, Thieves, and Winemakers/Press 53). Metaphors, similes, and figurative language can be an efficient, powerful, way to pack multiple meanings and connotations into a single image. In this workshop, we’ll discuss this key writing technique. High Country Writers' Group. Watauga Public Library, Boone, NC. Contact: Marcia Cham (828) 295-4448/chamrev@earthlink.net.

New!!!
May 8, 10:00 am
Martians on Main Street: How to Bring the Historic, the Scientific, and the Just Plain Weird onto the Pages of Realistic Fiction with Susan Woodring (Springtime on Mars/Press 53). Often, an odd fact or strange occurrence cropping up in a piece of realistic fiction adds depth, interest, and nuance to the story. Short-story writer and novelist Susan Woodring will lead a discussion on how such devices work, when to use them, and how to incorporate them in fiction. She will also discuss how to scope out and begin to accumulate your own magic bag of story-ready oddities and
little-known-facts. High Country Writers' Group. Watauga Public Library, Boone, NC.
Contact: Marcia Cham (828) 295-4448 chamrev@earthlink.net.

Appalachian State University’s Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series:

Spring 2008

Table Rock Room, Plemmons Student Union, ASU

Thursday, March 20, 7:30 pm same location

Playwright, Poet, and Fiction Writer, JO CARSON

NCPS Poetry Workshop with Carolyne Wright
Saturday March 15, 2008, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Black Bear Books
2146 Blowing Rock Road Boone, NC
Workshop cost is $15.00 for NCPS members/ $25.00 for non-NCPS members. Poets are encouraged to bring poems with them or submit them in advance of the workshop. Participants should bring a bag lunch with them to the workshop. Carolyne Wright has published 8 chapbooks and teaches in a MFA program in Washington State and also in Seattle. This semester she is the poet-in-residence at Lynchburg College in Va.
***For more information and to register, call workshop organizer Sue Spirit at 336-385-1640 or e-mail her at <mailto:degreesoffreedom@verizon.net>
degreesoffreedom@verizon.net.

Posted February 23, 2008:

DRAFT #2- FTA – For Art in Transit Committee Review
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
AppalCART: FTA ART IN TRANSIT
AppalCART
Director Christopher Turner
PO Box 2357
Boone, NC 28607-2357
828-264-2278 phone
828-264-0107 fax
www.appalcart.com
PROJECT BUDGET: $45,000
PROPOSAL DEADLINE: Friday March 28, 2008
BACKGROUND
AppalCART is the Transportation Authority serving all of Watauga County. The Watauga County Transportation Authority (WCTA) was established in January 1980 by resolution to consolidate and coordinate the transportation being provided by different agencies in the county. The County adopted a Transportation Development Plan in August of 1980, which planned for the consolidation of existing public transportation services and made the county eligible to receive state and federal funding to match local funding of the authority.

More info ....

Posted February 23, 2008:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 22, 2008

Contact:            Jenny Moore, Associate Director and Program Coordinator
Telephone:        (828) 252-0121

 

HandMade in America and A-B Tech Partner to Present
Second Craft in the Building Industry Certification Program:

First Workshop Sold-Out –
 Second Workshop Limited to 30 Participants

 

ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA – As part of Handmade in America’s Craft, Architecture, and Design program, HandMade and A-B Tech are collaborating to offer a certification workshop for craft artists who want to expand their businesses by producing custom work for the construction and design industries. The upcoming workshop will accept a maximum of 30 students, and those interested are advised to register early as the October session sold out in advance.  The first session on Friday, March 7 will be from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm at HandMade’s Craft Design Lab at 125 S. Lexington Avenue.  The second session on Saturday, March 8 will be from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm at the A-B Tech Asheville campus. Pre-Registration is required, and may be done in one of three ways: (1) Online, using a Visa or MasterCard at www.abtech.edu/ce/registration/default.asp; (2) by downloading a copy of the registration form and faxing or mailing it in along with the registration fee, or (3) in person by visiting the Continuing Education Business office at A-B Tech’s Asheville, Madison or Enka campus. The course ID# is MKT-7376-204. Cost of the workshop is $55.  

Course Descriptions

Friday, March 7:

A-B Tech Resources for Small Business:  Learn about the A-B Tech Small Business Center/Business Incubator and the many FREE business resources that are available within our community.     Instructor, Jill Sparks.

Anything You Want to Know About Business:  Participate in an open business forum.  Facilitator, Tim Barrett, founding partner of Blue Prints for Business.

Introduction to Working in the Building Industry:  Learn the basic tools craft artists need to work in the field: reading blueprints, interpreting construction documents, OSHA safety regulations, and researching building codes. Artists will learn which of these skills they need to develop thoroughly to be successful in their potential niche in the building industry.     Instructor, John Gernandt, a woodworker and gallery owner who has worked in the building industry for much of his career.

Working with Interior Designers:  Learn how a designer is trained and professionally certified, how to approach a designer, what are typical design projects, and Top 10 Lies told to Naïve Artists and Designers.     Instructor, interior designer Lish Helgeson, whose work has been featured on HGTV.

Marketing to the Industry: Learn what architects, builders, developers, and interior designers are looking for and how to best present their work to each segment of the industry.  While an interior designer may be seeking a one-of-a-kind piece for a client, developers may be looking for an artist who can produce 20 similar bar sinks. Artists will learn how to direct their marketing efforts to get the results they want.  Instructor, Lynette Miller

Professional Practices in Architecture and Construction:  Participation in the design and construction of a building is a team effort, requiring cooperative and professional interactions.  Many craft artists are used to working in an isolated environment in which their work and communication idiosyncrasies do not significantly affect other people.  For successful participation in an architectural project, craft artists must understand and play by the professional codes of conduct that are commonly accepted in the design and construction worlds.     Instructor, architect Ken Czarnomski, Chair of the Construction Management program at A­­-B Tech.

Saturday, March 8:

Hands-On Computer Lab Session, using software for business and design that is either free or inexpensive.

Hands-On Construction Activities Session, taught by Tim Hanlon, head of the Decorative Restoration Program at A-B Tech.

For more information, contact Jenny Moore, Associate Director of HandMade in America, and program coordinator, (828) 252-0121, jennymoore@handmadeinamerica.org.

 

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Posted February 23, 2008:

Art Safari

Watauga County Project on Aging is hosting an Art safari to recognize the creative talents of local citizens age sixty and older through a self-guided tour to view their art.

The Art Safari will take place in Watauga County on Friday, April 25, 2008 during the hours of  1 – 5 p.m.

Combined works to be featured at the three locations include; mixed media paintings, hand-built pottery, handmade jewelry, old-fashioned rug hooking, spinning, weaving, and quilts. Demonstrations will also be included at some locations and light refreshments will be served.  The three safari stops to view displayed art are:

1. v    Lois E. Harrill Senior Center

132 Poplar Grove Connector, Suite A in Boone.

1. v    Jones House Community Center “Senior Gallery”

Watauga County Arts Council, 604 W. King St. in Boone.

1. v    Western Watauga Community/Senior Center

1081 Old U.S. Highway 421in Sugar Grove.

Seven Western North Carolina counties are staging the art tours in each of their areas.

Reservations are not required and the general public is invited to tour.

Posted February 16, 2008:

ART MARKETING SEMINAR (February 23rd)

Learn how to market and promote your artwork on Saturday, February 23rd. Sara Lee marketing expert Deanna Leonard will lead a two-hour seminar/question & answer session from 12:00 until 2:00 here at the FAC. For the small fee of $15 you will gain an advanced understanding of how to best share your creative talents with the world. Call now to reserve your spot!

COOKS IN THE KITCHEN - D & F CATERING (February 23rd)

Foothills Arts Council presents another Cooks In The Kitchen on Saturday, February 23rd. Beth Charles and Debbi Hoover of East Bend's D and F Catering will provide an experience in "slow food." A caterer of over 25 years, Hoover is an expert on comfort food. Talented chef Beth Charles will assist Debbi in preparing a meal of chicken pie, vegetables and more. There will be wine to accompany the meal, and even dessert! The cost is $25 and the dinner will start at 6:00 at The Meeting Place (1800 N. Bridge St., Elkin). Contact the FAC (835-2025) to make a reservation. Don't miss this delicious opportunity for something different!

THE ART CAFÉ (February 26th)

The FAC presents The Art Café. Bring your bag lunch and get a side of art on Tuesday, February 26th from 12 noon to 1 pm. February's menu special is Paper Applique. This technique can be used to create one-of-a-kind cards, sewing patterns & quilting patterns. All materials are included for a $10 fee. Our café seats 10 people, so call now for a reservation (835-2025)!

THE FOOTHILLS THEATER presents "Radio T.B.S." (February 29, March 1 & 2)

The Foothills Theatre is embarking on its 40th year of bringing live theatrical entertainment to the Elkin community. To celebrate, they will be presenting a dessert theater performance of “Radio T.B.S.” Under the direction of Brack Llewellyn, the group will be offering the comedic play as well as dessert on February 29 & March 1 at 7:00 pm and March 2 at 2:30 pm at First Baptist Church (110 Gwyn Ave., Elkin).  Plan to attend the laugh-a-second show written by Mark Landon Smith.  Tickets are on sale now at the Foothills Arts Council (129 Church St.) for $10. For more information, call Leighanne Wright, 527-1546. 

 

FILM SERIES: "The Ground Truth" (March 3rd)

Come to the Foothills Arts Council Monday, March 3 at 7:00 pm for an exclusive showing of "The Ground Truth." A documentary about the men and women who heeded the call for military service in Iraq, "The Ground Truth" investigates the experiences of recruitment and training, combat, homecoming, and the struggle to reintegrate with families and communities. This is a compelling and controversial film. We encourage all interested to see the film and decide for yourself what the "truth" is.

MARCH WATERCOLOR SHOW (March 7th)

Welcome spring with the Yadkin Valley Watercolor Show at the Foothills Arts Council. This exhibit will feature original watercolor paintings from a variety of regional artists. Plan to attend the opening reception on Friday, March 7th from 7:00 to 9:00.

 SOUPER BOWL (March 8th)

Come out of the cold on Saturday, March 8th for the Foothills Arts Council's Souper Bowl. Twenty-five dollars will get you a soup bowl, hand-crafted by one of our many talented local potters, to be filled with a variety of delicious homemade soups and breads.  The evening will commence at 7:00 here at the FAC (129 Church St., Elkin) and will include a great meal, some good music, and more. Call now to reserve your spot (336-835-2025)!

Margaret Griffin

Assistant Program Director

Foothills Arts Council

129 Church Street

Elkin, NC 28621

336.835.2025

Bill Colvard

Program Director

Foothills Arts Council

129 Church Street

Elkin, NC 28621

336.835.2025

 

Posted February 14, 2008:

REAL TO REEL FILM FESTIVAL
Kings Mountain, North Carolina - USA
July 23 to 26, 2008

The 9th Annual Real to Reel Film Festival celebrates the talent of home-grown, North Carolina filmmakers, as well as that of filmmakers from around the world. Held in the charming town of Kings Mountain, North Carolina - and with the beautiful mountains of North Carolina in its backyard – R2R takes place in a restored historic theater in Kings Mountain.

UPCOMING DEADLINES
Early bird deadline is February 28th, 2008 (*postmarked by).
Final deadline is March 31st, 2008 (*postmarked by).
Professional: $40 - Early Bird / $50 - Final Deadline
Student / Amateur: $20 - Early Bird / $25 - Final Deadline

MISSION AND OBJECTIVE
The mission of the Real to Reel Film and Video Festival is to offer a forum for independent - film, video and multimedia artists to showcase their talents and expose the works of these artists to our region. Original formats can be shot on 8mm, 16mm, 35mm, all formats of video as well as all formats of digital and computer multimedia. However, all entries must be on VHS or DVD.

MORE ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
Once again the “People’s Choice Award” will allow audience members to vote on their favorite film each night with one winner receiving a cash award at the end of the festival.

"I want to thank you for the opportunity to show our film, the “Raccoon and Crawfish”, at this years event. The Real to Reel Festival experience was terrific and I really enjoyed the wide selection of films that were presented. We were all provided with a first rate festival, from the comfortable and relaxing environment of the theater to the warm and welcoming friendliness shown by everyone involved. It was a pleasure meeting you and thank you once again for a great event. I also want to wish you and the Cleveland County Arts Council much success on your remaining summer activities." Terrance Fredrick "Raccoon and Crawfish" (2007)

Experience the film, the fun, and the hospitality of this event.
Submit to the R2R Film Festival today!

SUBMIT
www.realtoreelfest.com or http://www.withoutabox.com/login/4767

Posted January 27, 2008: Zebulon Boys & Girls Club

On March 8th Parrish Realty of Zebulon, NC is hosting a benefit to assist the Zebulon Boys & Girls Club with our building fund.  The event will consist a tour of two of their local high end showcase homes.  Whitleys Gallery, A local furniture company will be bringing in some small decorative pieces of furniture to set the homes, which will then be use to display art that has been donated by artists from all across the state. 

Our guests will have the opportunity to tour the homes, and bid on the art with all of the proceeds going to help the children of Eastern Wake County.

Cattails, a local 4 star restaurant will provide the catering and local musicians will be playing in each house.

This event, “Parrish Cares” is designed to not only showcase the new homes but to familiarize people from across Wake County with the work of artists from our state.  The artists will have an opportunity to reach a new potential market.  A catalog is being printed for the art which will give the guests all of the contact information, as well as a brief bio, of the artist

We would greatly appreciate it if you would share this information with the artists in your group as well as donate a piece or two of your work to the event.  All art work not sold will be returned to the artist.  All donations are tax deductable.

If you are interested in participating in this event please contact Cara Keys.  Her contact information is

Email: cara_keys@parrishrealty.com 

Direct Line: (919) 375-1021

Phone 1: (919) 269-7439

Cell Phone: (919) 422-1894

We would appreciate any information that you can give us.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Cindy Privette

Volunteer Liaison

Zebulon Buys & Girls Club

Posted January 27, 2008: Yadkin Valley Watercolor Show:

Posted January 20, 2008: The Entrepreneurial Artist Workshop

Posted October 18, 2007: 2008 Economic Impact Study of the Craft Industry

Attachments: Survey (in PDF)   ConsumerCraft Survey (in PDF)   Study Overview

For Crafts Artists

Posted October 6, 2007: THE NORTH CAROLINA SHAKESPEARE FESTIVALTO HOLD NON-EQUITY AUDITIONS FOR GLOBEWORKS 2008

    HIGH POINT, N.C., Oct. 4, 2007 — The North Carolina Shakespeare Festival (NCSF) will hold non-Equity auditions for GlobeWorks 2008, an outreach program that brings the world of Shakespeare into classrooms, libraries and community centers across North Carolina and surrounding states.      Auditions for non-Equity actors will be by appointment only on Friday, October 26, Saturday, October 27 and Monday, October 29.  Auditions will be held at NCSF’s Spirit Center facility located at 807 Ward Ave., at the corner of Green St. in downtown High Point.          NCSF will be casting a company of four actors to perform an hour-long program of scenes, soliloquies, and demonstrations.  Both men and women, and actors of all ethnicities are encouraged to audition.  Actors will be contracted for the 14 to 15 week rehearsal and tour; rehearsal begins January 7, 2008.  Actors must be available full-time to work out of NCSF’s Spirit Center facility in High Point, N.C.     Actors should be prepared to perform two monologues from Shakespeare, and each selection should be under two minutes long.         NCSF is looking for actors with a strong interest in Shakespeare and have previous experience in Shakespeare productions. Actors will also be involved in workshops with middle and high school students, and should have an interest in theatre education.  NCSF is an equal opportunity employer.     To make an appointment to audition, please call Joan Andrews at 336-841-2273, ext. 226, on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays only, between 9:00 a.m. and noon.

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    For more than 30 years, the North Carolina Shakespeare Festival (NCSF) has set the standard for creative excellence in theatre and arts education in North Carolina. What started as a small, resident professional Shakespeare theatre company has become one of North Carolina’s greatest artistic treasures.         NCSF attracts professional actors, directors, designers and technicians from across the United States. Programming includes classical MainStage productions in High Point, the Twin City Season series in downtown Winston-Salem, and its yearly production of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, now in its 29th year. Since its inception, NCSF has reached nearly two million theatergoers and students.         The Festival offers many specialized outreach programs, including the Nancy Lyles Classics in Context seminars, the Sunday AfterWords post-theatre discussions and the engaging Elizabeth’s Bard Weekend program. Through its GlobeWorks, ShakeSpirit and SchoolFest education programs, NCSF has brought Shakespeare to nearly half-a-million students of all ages across North Carolina, while its Hands-On Shakespeare workshops give teachers the tools to bring Shakespeare alive in today’s classrooms.         For information, visit the NCSF Web site at www.ncshakes.org.

Posted October 4,, 2007: Bald Head Island Photography Workshop Explores Natural Treasures

(Greenville, NC) After a long, hot summer, a weekend on the North Carolina coast with crisp fall weather is just what the doctor ordered, especially if you're a photographer and love the outdoors. Bald Head Island is a special place, filled with many natural treasures to explore and photograph.

The 1st Annual Bald Head Island Photography Workshop will feature presentations such as Shooting the Sweet Light, Lens Selection and the Creative Process, Basic Image Editing Tips & Techniques and Composition for Stronger Images by freelance nature photographers Jamie Konarski Davidson and Skip Pudney. Participants will learn how to make their equipment work better for them, improve photography skills, such as exposure and composition, and flex their creative wings whether their artistic tools are film or digital.

Davidson and Skip Pudney, a local Cape Fear photographer, will team up on November 9-11, 2007, to share their passion for nature, art and embrace the changes that digital technology brings to photography. With over 25 years of combined experience, their knowledge and styles provide answers and approaches to dozens of photographic challenges and opportunities. On Friday evening a Bald Head Island Conservancy representative will present a special program about the exciting work of the Conservancy, its history and role in protecting critical habitats and fragile ecosystems through conservation, education and community support.

On deck for exploration in the field are the marshes and tidal creeks along the Kent Mitchell Nature Trail as well as the Maritime Forest Preserve, home to a 300-year old oak. Special arrangements with the Conservancy will provide an opportunity to tour the Middle Island Ibis Lake Sanctuary. Participants are sure to uncover their own photographic treasures.

Home base for the workshop is the Bald Head Island Conservancy. Space is limited. For Workshop schedule and registration information, contact Jamie Konarski Davidson at 252.327.4567 or visit www.newlifephotos.com/calendar1.htm.

Posted September 26, 2007: Certification Workshop for Craft Artists

HandMade in America and A-B Tech Partner to Present
Craft in the Building Industry Certification Program

ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA – As part of Handmade in America’s new Craft, Architecture, and Design program, HandMade and A-B Tech are collaborating to offer a certification workshop for craft artists who want to expand their businesses by producing custom work for the construction and design industries. The first 6-hour course will be taught on Wednesday, October 3, from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM at HandMade’s Craft Design Lab at 125 S. Lexington Avenue in Asheville.   Pre-Registration is required, and may be done in one of three ways: (1) Online, using a Visa or MasterCard at www.abtech.edu/ce/registration/default.asp; (2) by downloading a copy of the registration form and faxing or mailing it in along with the registration fee, or (3) in person by visiting the Continuing Education Business office at A-B Tech’s Asheville, Madison or Enka campus. The course ID# is MKT-3425-203. Cost of the workshop is $50.   

Quote from Jenny Moore: “This workshop grew out of interviews HandMade conducted with artists, architects, interior designers, and builders. Artists wanted to know how to navigate a market that was new to them. Building and design practitioners wanted to know that the artists they commissioned understood the basics of building codes, reading blueprints, and the demands of a construction schedule. And they all felt that the course needed to be taught by individuals who had worked in the field. We are delighted that A-B Tech has been able to provide what we needed at such a reasonable cost.”

Quote from Nancy Troxler, Coordinator, Technical and Industrial Training Programs, A-B Tech Community College: "A-B Tech welcomes the opportunity to partner with HandMade in America to design and deliver certificate programs that will enhance and expand craft in our region's building industry."

Course description:

Best Business Practices: Participants will learn about the A-B Tech Small Business Center/Business Incubator and the many free business resources that are available within our community.  The seminar will address the fundamentals of a business plan and why this is critical to any business.

Architecture, Building, and Interior Design Basics: An introduction to the basic tools craft artists need to work in the field: reading blueprints, interpreting construction documents, OSHA safety regulations, and researching building codes. Artists will learn which of these skills they need to learn more thoroughly for their potential niche in the industry.

Marketing to the Industry: Craft artists will discover what architects, builders, developers, and interior designers are looking for and how to best present their work to each segment of the industry.  While an interior designer may be seeking a one-of-a-kind piece for a client, developers may be looking for an artist who can produce 20 similar bar sinks. Artists will learn how to direct their marketing efforts to get the results they want.

Professional Practices:  Participation in the design and construction of a building is a team effort, requiring cooperative and professional interactions.  Many craft artists are used to working in an isolated environment in which their work and communication idiosyncrasies do not significantly affect other people.  To successfully participate in an architectural project, craft artists must understand and play by the professional codes of conduct that are commonly accepted in the design and construction worlds.

For more information, contact Jenny Moore, Associate Director of HandMade in America, and program coordinator, (828) 252-0121, jennymoore@handmadeinamerica.org.

Posted September 24, 2007: Caswell Council for the Arts Juried Art Show

The Caswell Council for the Arts invites adult artists (18 or over) from throughout NC and VA to enter the 29TH ANNUAL JURIED ART SHOW.  Deadline for entries is WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10TH AT 5 PM, with an Opening Reception on Sunday, October 14th from 2-4 PM.   Juror for this year's show is JACK STRATTON, long-time Preparator at the Weatherspoon Art Museum at UNC-G, and a locally and nationally known artist in his own right.  The show offers $1,500 in cash awards and an additional $1,000 in 'Purchase Awards'.

For details, please see the attached prospectus, avail in either PDF or Word Format.

Please call 336 694-4591 for additional info, or contact the CASWELL COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS at ccarts@caswell.k12.nc.us

Posted September 18, 2007: Fellowships for N.C. Artists Jump to $10,000, Application Deadline Nov. 1, 2007

RALEIGH, N.C. (September 18, 2007) — The North Carolina Arts Council will accept applications for the 2008–09 artist fellowship awards in visual arts, craft, film and video, and choreography until November 1, 2007. Fellowship awards have increased from $8,000 to $10,000 and include a new category for craft artists.

With support from the North Carolina General Assembly, the North Carolina Arts Council’s fellowship stipend will increase from $8,000 to $10,000 beginning with the grants awarded for the 2007–08 cycle. This is the first increase in the fellowship award in more than 15 years.

This year, for the first time, craft artists will be able to apply for the award in their own category. Interested applicants should visit www.ncarts.org for requirements. All applicants will go through an online application process.

“Since the inception of the program in 1980, craft artists have applied in the visual arts category,” explained Jeff Pettus, Visual Arts Director. “With the growing strength and numbers of craft artists in North Carolina, we felt it was time to recognize craft specifically in the fellowship awards.”

Film, craft, and visual artists and choreographers are eligible to apply this year through the online application, which is currently available and due November 1.

The new online application will allow artists to store digital images and work samples, save user profile information and streamline the application process. The information stored in N.C. Culture Grants Online can be updated as changes occur and retrieved for various Arts Council applications and opportunities. Artists may also save a work-in-progress application, accessible through any Web browser.

Arts Council staff will work closely with applicants during their process to ensure a smooth transition from written to online applications. For the application and requirements, visit www.ncarts.org. For information or questions about changes in the upcoming fellowship cycle, please contact Visual Arts Director, Jeff Pettus, at Jeff.Pettus@ncmail.net or (919) 807-6513 or Performing Arts Director, Andrea Lawson, at Andrea.Lawson@ncmail.net or (919) 807-6511.

Posted September 13, 2007: The Arts & Culture Alliance National Juried Exhibition of 2007 - Call for Entries

**Postmark/submission deadline: Saturday, September 29**

The Arts & Culture Alliance of Greater Knoxville announces a call for entries for its National Juried Exhibition of 2007.  The Arts & Culture Alliance National Juried Exhibition was developed to provide a forum for artists to compete and display their work on a national scale.  The selected art features both traditional and non-traditional work and will be exhibited at the Emporium Center in Knoxville from December 14, 2007 - January 11, 2008.  The call for entries is open to all artists 18 years and older living within the continental United States.  Entries must be original works completed within the last two years in the following categories: Painting, Graphic Arts, 3-D, and Photography.  Download a prospectus and application at www.knoxalliance.com/news/news.html#juried.

Juror: Nandini Makrandi Jestice, Curator of Contemporary Art at the Hunter Museum of American Art in Chattanooga, TN and Assistant Professor of Art History at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.  Prizes include $1,400 in cash awards as well as future exhibition opportunities. For more information, contact: Suzanne Cada, PO Box 2506, Knoxville, TN 37901, (865) 523-7543 or sc@knoxalliance.com

Posted September 7, 2007: Nellie Allen Smith Commemorative Juried Pottery Competition

Posted September 7, 2007: Mooresville Artist Guild Judged Fall Show

Posted September 7, 2007: Who Knows Art Artists Workshop

Posted August 31, 2007: North Carolina Writers' Fall Writing and Publishing Conference

The Fall Conference runs from Friday, Nov. 16 through Sunday, Nov. 18 in Winston-Salem at the Hawthorne Inn. The registration deadline is November 1. Register at our website, www.ncwriters.org. The very economical hotel rate of $72/night is available through Oct. 16. (Mention the NCWN Fall Conference.)

Posted August 29, 2007: Blue Ridge Wine Festival Art Competition

Visit the Blue Ridge Wine Festival website at www.blueridgefestival.com.

Wine Festival Art Competition Application Form in PDF

Posted August 15, 2007: Request for Public Art Proposals for Jones House Fences

The Jones House Community Center is issuing a “Request for Public Art Proposals” for the design of an “artistic fence” which will be incorporated as a part of its landscaping design and serve as both a functional and a beautiful protective barrier surrounding the two large sugar maple trees marking the edge of the front lawn of the property. The selected artist will be expected to work in conjunction with the Committee and with the Town of Boone’s Department of Public Works to implement and install the design. Expected completion date for the project is May 30, 2008. Visit www.joneshousecommunitycenter.org for application information.

Posted August 8, 2007: "Individuals in Focus": Portrait Photography Exhibit

“Individuals in Focus” is open to all living artists. A maximum of four works of 2-D still photography may be submitted. Moving images, videos, installations and freestanding forms are not eligible. Images created via any form of photography will be accepted for consideration, i.e. shot on film, shot digitally, unaltered shots, alternative processes, digital manipulation, montages, etc., so long as part of the image is photographically created.

Visit http://www.ccartscouncil.org/Events-2.htm for more information.

Posted July 25, 2007: ArtsMarket Showcase

Just a reminder that the deadline for artists to apply to be considered for a performance showcase at ArtsMarket 2007 in November in High Point is next Wednesday, August 1. If you haven't already done so, we hope you will share this message with exceptionally talented performers in your community who might be good candidates for this opportunity. The application guidelines and form may be found at http://www.ncarts.org/freeform_scrn_template.cfm?ffscrn_id=308.

Posted July 2, 2007: Art for the Health of It: Expressive Arts Program Open to all Breast Cancer Survivors

Through music, visual arts, movement, poetry and storytelling, we feel emotional release, inspiration, a sense of community and a remembering of the beauty of life even in the midst of our darkest hours. We somehow know that all is not lost, and are rejoined to hope. Each class will explore a new expressive arts opportunity. You do not need to ‘be an artist’ to participate. Seby B. Jones Regional Cancer Center was awarded a grant from the Tri-Cities Affiliate Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Inc. to provide funding for this program. Program meets the 4th Monday of each month Doors open at 5:00 p.m. for informal sharing and opportunities to explore books and tapes in the Resource Room. Group lasts from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Location: Cancer Resource Center at the Seby B. Jones Cancer Center For more information about any of these programs, call the Seby B. Jones Regional Cancer Center at (828) 262-4332.

Posted June 23, 2007: Watauga History Society Cover Design

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Posted June 21, 2007: Attention High Country Water Media Society members

Appalachian Summer has contracted with the High Country Water Media Society to fill the second floor of the Catherine Smith Gallery in Farthing Auditorium. The exhibit will be hung July 3rd for the month's show. For further information call Bette Bond at (828) 264 4275

Posted June 7, 2007: Showcase Artists Sought for ArtsMarket, Premiere Performing Arts Showcase

Jessica Orr
Communications Manager N.C. Arts Council
Telephone (919) 807-6520
Jessica.A.Orr@ncmail.net www.ncarts.org

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Showcase Artists Sought for ArtsMarket, Premiere Performing Arts Showcase

Raleigh, N.C. (May 30, 2007) —

The North Carolina Arts Council is accepting showcase applications for ArtsMarket, one of the top performing arts showcase and booking conferences in the nation. Applications should be received in the Arts Council office no later than 5 p.m. on Wednesday, August 1, 2007.

Cosponsored by the North Carolina Arts Council and the North Carolina Presenters Consortium, the biennial ArtsMarket will bring more than 500 performing artists, agents and booking coordinators to High Point November 5–7, 2007.

The showcase and booking conference features exceptional performances by state and national musicians, dancers and other performers, an exciting exhibit hall and an opportunity to network with representatives of presenting organizations, performing artists, agents and artist managers. More than 35 juried showcases and 150 exhibitors will be featured.

“ArtsMarket is a national model for a successful performing arts showcase,” said Mary B. Regan, executive director of the North Carolina Arts Council. “We are delighted to be able to showcase so many talented touring artists from North Carolina and across the country.”

Intended for organizations that book all types of performers for regular season programming and special events like street festivals and fairs, the conference draws representatives from arts centers, colleges and universities, schools, local arts councils, civic groups and other organizations from across North Carolina and beyond.

Artists selected to showcase their work will have fifteen minutes of performance time. Artistic quality and professional touring capability are the primary factors determining the selection of showcase artists. Beyond these essential ingredients, the selection panel will take into consideration the following criteria to create the overall showcase programs: diversity of art forms; racial, ethnic and geographic diversity; range of fees to accommodate presenters of varying budgets and venue sizes; mix of North Carolina and out-of-state performers; and a mix of artistic representation and management. The selection panel will also give preference to artists who did not showcase at the 2005 ArtsMarket.

Artists applying for showcase time should submit a narrative, work sample and nonrefundable registration fee of $10. Applications should be received in the Arts Council office no later than 5 p.m. on Wednesday, August 1, 2007. Notification of selection decisions will be mailed by September 5, 2007.

For more information and an application, artists should visit www.ncarts.org or www.ncpresenters.org.

The mission of the North Carolina Arts Council is to make North Carolina a better state through the arts. The Arts Council is a division of the North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources, www.ncculture.com, and celebrates those who create and enjoy art in all 100 counties. For more information, visit www.ncarts.org. -- North Carolina Arts Council Department of Cultural Resources mailing address: 4632 Mail Service Center Raleigh NC 27699-4632 street address: 109 E Jones St Raleigh NC 27601 (919)807-6500 ncarts@ncmail.net http://www.ncarts.org

Posted May 7, 2007: Rowan Arts Council Call for Artists & Craftsmen

For our 4th Annual Art on Easy Street Celebration

Saturday June 16, 10AM to 6PM, Easy Street, Downtown Salisbury

Booth Size 10 feet by 10 feet $50; Set up Saturday at 7AM; Rain or Shine

For an Application call 704-638-9887 or 704-279-8542 or log onto www.rowanarts.org, click on Calendar, then Art on Easy Street

Application Deadline June 10. This is a Street Fair – and most art is in the $20-$100 range -- although have sold some $300 - $500 pieces. There are 56 spaces each year, and more than half of artists are returning artists. Asphalt is hot – wear appropriate shoes and bring foot pad, tent and chair.

Artist Application in PDF
Event Rules in PDF

Posted April 20, 2007: Call for Artists’ Entries for “Apples” a juried exhibition

The Arts Council of Henderson County
Hendersonville, NC

Contact: George Alexsovich
828.693.8504
acofhc@bellsouth.net

HENDERSONVILLE: For Immediate Release

Call for Artists’ Entries for “Apples” a juried exhibition.

The Arts Council of Henderson County announces a call for artists to submit works for the juried exhibition “Apples”, sponsored by HomeTrust Bank. The exhibit opens with an evening reception on Friday, May 18 and runs for six weeks. This competition charges artists to submit art, original to the entrant, which somehow depicts an apple! The competition is open to works of art in any medium. Artists may enter a maximum of two pieces of work. Best of Show Award is $425 and first place for 2-D, 3-D and Photography $250.

Artists who intend to participate must notify the Arts Council by April 25th by phone or email and a completed application and a $20 entry fee per work must be received no later than April 27th. Art work must be received no later than May 9th. For information, applications and intent to enter please contact The Arts Council at acofhc@bellsouth.net or by phone at 828-693-8504.

D. Samuel Neill Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Friday from 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm and on Saturday from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Address: 538 North Main Street, 2nd Floor, Hendersonville, NC 28792.

About The Arts Council of Henderson County
The Arts Council of Henderson County is a community organization that advocates for the arts and provides opportunities to enrich the lives of our children and adults through the arts by offering exhibits and art education.

Posted April 20, 2007: 48th Annual “Art on Main” Fine Art and Fine Craft Show in Hendersonville, NC

The Arts Council of Henderson County
Hendersonville, NC 28739

Contacts:
George Alexsovich, Executive Director - 828/693-8504
Kim Adams - 828/280-3944
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

“ART ON MAIN” APPLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE
Artist applications are now available for the 48th Annual “Art on Main” Fine Art and Fine Craft Show in Hendersonville, NC. Dates for this year’s show are Saturday, August 4th and Sunday, August, 5th. The show is sponsored by the Arts Council of Henderson County. Artists may request an application by calling 828.693.8504 or by mailing acofhc@bellsouth.net. DEADLINE: Applications must be postmarked no later than May 4th to be accepted. There is a $20.00 jury fee and booth fees are $200.00.

Each year this high quality show has grown to include many of the finest artists and craftspeople from the southeastern U.S. There have been great efforts made by the show’s Chairperson, Kimberley Adams and her volunteers to not only make the show enjoyable for artists each year, but profitable as well. “We’re hearing from artists that traffic is increasing, the patrons are very interested and the ease of set-up/teardown and amenities just keep getting better and better”, says Adams. The beautiful location in historic downtown Hendersonville is another great draw.

For further information about “Art on Main” or other arts-related programs, please call The Arts Council of Henderson County at 828/693-8504.

Posted April 10, 2007: ARTSfest in historic West End of Winston-Salem, NC

Dear Artists,

Attached you’ll find the Call for Entries for the 3rd biennial ARTSfest in historic West End of Winston-Salem, NC. More details will be posted soon on our website (www.artsfestwinstonsalem.com). We look forward to an artistic and joyous event and encourage you to consider submitting an entry.

ARTSfest is a not-for-profit endeavor with goals of providing artists a supportive venue to sell their work and the community an opportunity to enjoy a quality experience in the arts with friends and family.

We hope you’ll consider being a part of this year’s ARTSfest!

Sincerely,
The ARTSfest Staff