Greater Augusta Arts Council News and Updates

The Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History Offers Free Admission on Smithsonian Magazine’s 6th Annual Museum Day

Sat, 4 Sep 2010 19:49:41 -0400

Saturday, September 25, 2010

On Saturday, September 25, 2010, the Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History will participate in the sixth annual Museum Day, presented by Toyota on behalf of the redesigned 2011 Avalon. The Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History will join participating museums and cultural institutions nationwide to open their doors free of charge to all visitors who download the Museum Day Ticket from Smithsonian.com. A journey to celebrate our world’s dynamic heritage and cultural life, participating Museum Day venues emulate the free admission policy of the Smithsonian Institution’s Washington, D.C.-based facilities.

Museum Day 2010 is poised to be the largest to date, outdoing last year’s record-breaking event. Over 300,000 museum-goers and 1,300 venues in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico participated in Museum Day 2009. Last year, two million visitors logged on to www.smithsonian.com/museumday to learn more about the program.

The Museum Day Ticket is available to download at www.smithsonian.com/museumday. Visitors who present the official pass will gain free admission for two people to the Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History. One ticket is permitted per household, per email address. Listings and links to participating museums’ and sponsors’ sites can be found at www.smithsonian.com/museumday.

For more information and museum hours please visit LucyCraftLaneyMuseum.com!

Summer Book Signing at Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History

Sat, 4 Sep 2010 19:48:11 -0400

Saturday, September 18, 2010, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Please join us as we feature outstanding authors who will be on hand to sign books and discuss their works. Among the authors featured:

Brandi Cummings, author of Straight to the Heart: Life and Love

Karen Jenkins, "Nobody Told Me! The Path to Financial Empowerment"

David K. Drew, II, author of Augusta Nights

Jean Embry, author of The Second Piece of the Puzzle: Poetry and Short Stories

Sylvester Ramsey, author of Just This Side of Slavery

D. K. Bhaskar, author of The Fragile Forest: Inside Brazilian Amazonia

(authors subject to change)

Refreshments will be available.

Admission: $5 for adults $3 for seniors and military $2 for children. Admission will include a tour of the museum ( if desired.)

For more information please call 706-724-3576. For more information and museum hours please visit LucyCraftLaneyMuseum.com or call 706-724-3576!

Arts Weekly Podcast

Sat, 4 Sep 2010 09:23:37 -0400

Arts Weekly Host Brenda Durant of the Greater Augusta Arts Council continues her Westobou Festival coverage along with arts events for the week of August 28, 2010.

This week includes Karen Gordon’s UNCOMMON JAZZ, a classic jazz festival on September 5, 2010 at the Augusta Common.

Westobou coverage continues as Mike Deas talks about An Intimate Evening with Jazz Great Earl Klugh, the Grammy Award winning musician performing at Ft. Discovery on September 18, 2010.

Finally local Art Consultant Molly McDowell brings us up to date on The Augusta-Columbia Connection, six artists from "if art": Jeff Donovan, Edward Rice, Philip Morsberger, Laura Spong, Mike Williams, & David Yaghjian.

Learn more about the Westobou Festival at WestobouFestival.com!!

Westobou Festival tickets may be purchased at AugustaArts.com

Fort Gordon Dinner Theatre Auditions

Fri, 3 Sep 2010 10:10:42 -0400

Audition Dates: September 27 - 28, 2010

The Fort Gordon Dinner Theatre holding auditions for their hilarious new holiday comedy "DEAR SANTA" by Norm Foster.

It is the time of year to peek into the magical and timeless world of the North Pole, bustling workshops, cheerful elves and the jolly old leader himself, Santa Claus. Santa's efficient, yet frenzied Chief of Staff, the ditzy housekeeper with a secret crush, the high-pressure sleigh salesman and the workshop foreman who does not quite command the English language all combine to keep the place running like clock -work, with the exception of a few mishaps. Soon, a request from one child's letter throws everything off course and the answer lies in rediscovering the Christmas spirit.

Show Dates: Nov 12, 13, 18,19, 20, Dec 3, 4, 2010

Audition Dates: September 27 - 28, 2010

Elves, Ages 9 to 16 . 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM. You must arrive by 6:00 to audition.

All other parts: 7:30 PM

Email steven.walpert@us.army.mil for more info or call 706 793 8552.

The Augusta Opera is Holding Auditions: 13 Female Singers Needed for Puccini's Suor Angelica!

Fri, 3 Sep 2010 10:08:17 -0400

Thursday, September 16, 2010, from 3:30 - 5:30 pm

The Augusta Opera has scheduled auditions for Suor Angelica an opera in one act for Thursday, September 16, 2010, from 3:30 - 5:30 pm at Aldersgate United method Church at 3185 Wheeler Road. They will be casting for all roles except Angelica. Roles include: the Princess(Principessa), the Abbess, Sister Monitor, Mistress of the novices, Sister Genovieffa, Sister Osmina, Sister Dolcina, Infirmary sister, two almoner sisters, two lay sisters and a novice. The production will be February 25-27, 2011.

Please bring at least two contrasting works; one must be an operatic aria. Please direct questions and matrials to Tonya Currier via email at vocetc@comcast.net or 706-495-1005.

Arts Center Expands Home School Art Program

Fri, 3 Sep 2010 10:04:28 -0400

The Aiken Center for the Arts will begin their fall semester of home school art classes the week of Sept. 7. Classes for children ages 5K-8th grade have been held at the Arts Center on Tuesday mornings for several years. Last year Monday classes were added and this year a class for high school students has been added.

Gretchen Hash Heffner and Nanette Langner teach the classes on Mondays and Tuesdays from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. for grades K5-8. Classes are offered in four week sessions throughout the school year. Each four week session covers different material. Art lessons in the first fall session will be based on the work of major artists including Monet and will include a variety of mediums.

New this fall will be a high school class offered on Tuesday mornings. Also offered from 10:00 - 11:30 am in four week sessions, these classes will be taught by Amy Dobbs. The classes will begin with drawing and move into water media.

Each four week session is self-contained. Students may register for as many four week sessions as they wish during the semester. Pre-registration is required. Supplies are included.

Details:
Home School Art Classes Open grades 5K- High School
Monday classes begin Sept. 13
Tuesday Classes begin Sept. 7
10:00-11:30 am
Aiken Center for the Arts
Cost for a four week session: $50 for non-members/ $45 for Arts Center members
Contact Cathy Rumble (803) 641-9094.

ArtFest 2010

Sat, 28 Aug 2010 10:00:03 -0400

Application Deadline October 1, 2010

The Washington Wilkes Arts Foundation is issuing a "Call for Artists" for its ArtFest 2010 taking place November 5 - 7, 2010. Over $1000 will be awarded to winning artists in this juried exhibit and sale. The event will take place on the Town Green in the charming community of Washington GA.

Download Application

For more information visit WashingtonWilkesArts.org!

Arts in the Heart of Augusta Festival Update

Sat, 28 Aug 2010 09:31:58 -0400

September 17 - 19, 2010

Volunteers Needed
We are still looking for volunteers for the Arts in the Heart of Augusta festival. The festival is September 17-19 in downtown Augusta. Volunteers receive a t-shirt as well as access to the festival the day of their shift.

Download Volunteer Application

For more information visit ArtsintheHeart.com!

Arts Weekly Podcast

Sat, 28 Aug 2010 08:47:24 -0400

Arts Weekly Host Brenda Durant of the Greater Augusta Arts Council continues her Westobou Festival coverage along with arts events for the week of August 28, 2010. Special guest interview with Joe Stevenson. Mr. Stevenson is known for his work with 12 Bands, a concert series created to raise money for pediatric cancer.

Joe is bringing Charlie Daniels to the 9th Street Amphitheatre September 17 for the Westobou Festival. Changing gears, Joe will perform a reunion concert of "People Who Must" on September 18 on the Global Stage of Arts in the Heart of Augusta Festival.

Brenda also reintroduces Parson’s Dance "Remember Me" on September 23 and "Drift" presented by the Liz Lerman Dance Exchange.

Learn more about the Westobou Festival at WestobouFestival.com!!

Westobou Festival tickets may be purchased at AugustaArts.com!

Arts Weekly Podcast

Sat, 21 Aug 2010 09:54:07 -0400

Arts Weekly Host Brenda Durant of the Greater Augusta Arts Council continues Westobou Festival coverage along with arts events for the week of August 21, 2010 with Special Guests Jennifer Franks, Executive Director of the Augusta Ballet and Tom Supensky and Betsy Borgati representing the Clay Artists of the Southeast.

Jennifer previews the Westobou Festival presentation of Parson's Dance "Remember Me." scheduled for Thursday, 23 September, 2010. Jennifer will also discuss the balance of the Augusta Ballet season.

Tom and Betsy introduce "Clay in a Can" and "Clay, Form and Color: A Hands-On Workshop with Eva Kwong." scheduled for the Westobou Festival, September 16 - 25, 2010.

About Parson's Dance "Remember Me"
Commissioned largely by the Ellsworth Kelly Foundation and Dr. and Mrs. Edward J. Prostic, in honor and memory of their daughter Elizabeth Anne Prostic, Remember Me is the awe-inspiring performance dedicated to Elizabeth's unassailable spirit, her passion for life, and her love of Parsons Dance. In collaboration with the East Village Opera Company, Parsons Dance seamlessly braids David Parsons' contemporary choreography with re-imagined classical arias; in the modern re-telling of a tragic love story. Remember Me combines the unlikely union of rock music, classical opera, and contemporary dance into an ambitious theatrical experience. Back by popular demand, the cast of Remember Me is poised to enthrall Augusta one last time before the show is retired from the touring circuit.

To learn more about Parson's Dance "Remember Me" and The Augusta Ballet visit AugustaBallet.org!!

"About Clay in a Can" and "Clay, Form and Color: A Hands-On Workshop with Eva Kwong"
The ''Clay In A Can'' art exhibition features works by CASE members and nationally-known clay and ceramic artists. All the works to be shown must fit in a one-gallon can; thus the theme ''Clay In A Can!' CASE also provides an opportunity to have fun as you play with shape, form and color with a fast-paced and exciting workshop with Eva Kwong of Kent State University. Eva focuses on the development of forms from concepts in nature. The day will be spent on the development of the sculptural form.

To learn more about The Clay Artists of the Southeast (CASE) visit ClayArtistsoftheSoutheast.com!!

Westobou Festival tickets can be purchased at AugustaArts.com!

Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History Featured Artist Silbert Dyer Webcasts from Mississippi

Sat, 14 Aug 2010 13:07:43 -0400

The Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History Featured Artist for September is Silbert Dyer.

Silbert's opening was scheduled for Sunday, August 8 but Silbert had to be in Mississippi on that day. Undeterred, Silbert arranged with the museum to Webcast live to the museum from his hotel in Mississippi. Patrons were able to see and listen to Silbert as he expressed his appreciation to his friends, familiy and fans. Silbert gave a brief presentation of his art exhibition and wrapped up with a question/answer period. Museum patrons were very appreciative and excited about the entire event.

Plans are for the museum to incorporate webcasting into more programs and events in the future. Webcasting is part of the Lucy Craft Laney Museum's long range plan to incoporate new media to introduce and enlighten as many people as possible to our African-American heritage and history...so stay tuned...we are on the move!

To learn more visit LucyCraftLaneyMuseum.com!

Jessye Norman lends talent to benefit

Sat, 14 Aug 2010 12:11:07 -0400

Concert raised funds for Jessye Norman School for the Arts

(LaTina Emerson, Augusta Chronicle 07/02/09)
Stellar musical performances of all genres filled the halls of the Sacred Heart Cultural Center on Sunday afternoon. The benefit concert for the Jessye Norman School of the Arts included selections by trombonist Wycliffe Gordon, pianist Damien Sneed, opera singer Laquita Mitchell, vocalist D.L. Barksdale, the Sounds Unlimited Band, Eleventhe Hour and even Norman herself. The international opera star sang, played piano and led the crowd in the hymn Amazing Grace.

Designed to raise money for the arts school named in Norman’s honor, the concert named Augusta’s Greatest for Augusta’s Youth drew a crowd of 450 people from the local area.

The event also featured a contemporary gospel medley by the Mount Calvary Children and Youth Choir, where Norman was a member during her childhood in Augusta.

The Rachel Longstreet Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, opened the Jessye Norman School of the Arts in 2003 as part of its mission to bring the arts to children who otherwise wouldn’t be able to experience them.

Joshua Torran, a third-year student at the Jessye Norman School of the Arts, said the school “has been a great inspiration” in his life and has provided the opportunity to learn about drama, dance, vocals and the guitar.

"The Jessye Norman School of the Arts means more to me than just the arts. It has given me a chance to meet others who have the same interests as I do. When the Jessye Norman School of the Arts comes to mind, I think of a place of happiness where students like me can dream of a future career in the arts," Torran said.

For the complete story visit AugustaChronicle.com! To learn more about The Jessye Normal School for the Arts visit JessyeNormanSchool.org!

Arts in the Heart of Augusta Festival Update

Sat, 14 Aug 2010 10:53:16 -0400

September 17 - 19, 2010

Meet the Artists
The festival artists provide examples of their art and a short bio...visit ArtsintheHeart.com to learn more!

Arts & Culture Alliance National Juried Exhibition of 2010

Sat, 14 Aug 2010 10:36:57 -0400

Receipt deadline: September 25, 2010

The Arts & Culture Alliance of Greater Knoxville announces a call for entries for its National Juried Exhibition of 2010. The National Juried Exhibition was developed to provide a forum for artists to compete on a national scale and display their work. Approximately 40-50 traditional and non-traditional works will comprise the exhibition in the main gallery of the Emporium Center in downtown Knoxville from December 13, 2010 - January 26, 2011. The deadline for entries to be postmarked is Saturday, September 25, 2010.

The call for entries is open to all artists. Entries must be original works completed within the last two years in the following categories: Painting, Graphic Arts, 3-D, and Photography. The nonrefundable entry fee is $40 for up to three works ($25 for Arts & Culture Alliance members). Up to three additional entries may be submitted for $7/each ($5 for members).

Download a prospectus and application at KnoxAlliance.com (under Calls & Press Releases), or send an SASE to Suzanne Cada, Arts & Culture Alliance, PO Box 2506, Knoxville, TN 37901. Juror: Susan Shockley, Curator at the Parthenon Museum in Nashville, TN. Prizes include $1,000 in cash awards as well as future exhibition opportunities.

Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art presents 30th annual Juried Fine Art Competition and Exhibition A Sense of Place 2010

Sat, 14 Aug 2010 09:56:46 -0400

September 17 - October 15, 2010

The Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art in Augusta, Georgia is pleased to present the opening of the 30th annual A Sense of Place Juried Fine Art Competition and Exhibition on Friday, September 17, 2010. A Sense of Place seeks to recognize the outstanding quality and diversity of work being generated by contemporary American artists.

This year’s juror is Ms. Betsy Cain, Savannah, Georgia-based artist. Ms. Cain reviewed a total of 669 entries from 36 states, selecting 57 works from throughout the United States for inclusion in this year’s exhibition. Cain will select three particularly outstanding works of art for receipt of cash merit awards, to be announced at the opening reception on September 17, and will conduct a gallery talk on the juried exhibition for guests. A Sense of Place 2010 will remain on view through October 15, 2010.

"The Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art is committed to showing the best contemporary work, and part of that commitment is reflected in the Institute’s advocacy for displaying some of the finest examples of modern art. A Sense of Place has earned a reputation as a superior juried competition and exhibition, thanks in large part to the quality of entries received and the repute of jurors used", said Rebekah Henry, Executive Director.

This annual national juried fine art competition and exhibition reinforces the Institute’s seventy-three year legacy, providing professional exhibition opportunities for emerging and professional artists alike, and reveals a provocative glimpse of the state of art today.

Learn more at GHIA.org!

Arts Weekly Podcast

Sat, 14 Aug 2010 09:54:48 -0400

Arts Weekly Host Brenda Durant of the Greater Augusta Arts Council continues her Westobou Festival coverage along with arts events for the week of August 14, 2010. Special guest interviews with CoCo Rubio and Matthew Buzzell. CoCo and Matthew preview the "13 Most Beautiful...Songs for Andy Warhol's Screen Test's with Live Musical Accompaniment by Dean & Britta!" scheduled for Saturday, September 18 at the Westobou Festival!

About "13 Most Beautiful...Songs for Andy Warhol's Screen Test's with Live Musical Accompaniment by Dean & Britta"
Andy Warhol is widely regarded as the most important artist of the second half of the 20th century, and he brought the vision of a successful artist to his filmmaking activities. Andy Warhol's Screen Tests are beautiful and revealing portraits of different individuals, shot between 1963 and 1966. The subjects-both famous and anonymous- were visitors to his studio, the Factory. They were asked to pose, lit with a strong keylight, and filmed by Warhol with his stationary 16mm Bolex camera on silent, black and white, 100-foot rolls of film. Each screen test lasted only as long as the roll of film. The resulting 2¾ minute films were projected in slow motion so that each lasted four minutes.

13 Most Beautiful...Songs for Andy Warhol's Screen Tests is a project jointly commissioned by the Andy Warhol Museum and Pittsburgh Cultural Trust. Indie rock luminaries Dean Wareham & Britta Phillips have composed music for thirteen of Warhol's four-minute, silent film portraits, the Screen Tests, which takes the form of a multimedia performance featuring large scale video projection of the Screen Tests above the musicians performing live on stage.

The first performances took place at the Byham Theatre in Pittsburgh in September, 2008. Dean & Britta have now performed the Warhol Screen Test show over fifty times around the world, from Lincoln Center in New York to the Barbican in London to the Sydney Opera House. The Augusta premiere of 13 Most Beautiful is made possible by a generous grant from The Porter Fleming Foundation.

Semi-Precious Productions is a joint venture between Matthew Buzzell, Coco Rubio, and Kristi and Eric Kinlaw. Their mission is to host arts events in unique spaces that combine and celebrate cinema, music, and cuisine.

Learn more about Dean and Britta visit DeanandBritta.com!!

Westobou Festival tickets can be purchased at AugustaArts.com!

Terra Cognita: Baker Overstreet After Party

Sat, 7 Aug 2010 15:23:05 -0400

August 26, 2010

Join fellow art lovers on August 26 at artist Chad Downard's (backyard) studio as we welcome back Augusta native son, Baker Overstreet, and celebrate his Terra Cognita lecture. This CONTEMPORARIES ONLY event includes drinks and hors d'oeuvres and time to get up close and personal with this unique artist.

Terra Cognita: Baker Overstreet is the third in a series of four lectures on contemporary art in which Overstreet will discuss his abstract paintings. The reception will be held at 5:00 p.m. and lecture at 6:00 p.m., at the Morris Museum of Art. Cost is FREE.

After Party will follow immediately after the Lecture. The After Party is for Contemporaries Members only. Call 706-828-3803 to RSVP. Not a member of Contemporaries? Click Here to Join!

Arts in the Heart of Augusta Festival Update

Sat, 7 Aug 2010 15:17:27 -0400

September 17 - 19, 2010

Brazil is the featured country for 2010. Brazil has expanded their culinary display and will be bringing in the Brazilian Dance Group Capoeira Cordao de Ouro. Capoeira is a martial arts/dance form that originated from African slaves brought to Brazil during the Colonial period. Photographer D.K. Bhaskar will also be discussing his book featuring photography from the Brazilian Amazon.

Learn more at ArtsInTheHeart.com!

Augusta State University Lessons, Classes and Ensembles in Fall Semester 2010

Sat, 7 Aug 2010 13:58:35 -0400

The ASU Conservatory Program offers a wide variety of music-related classes, ensembles, and, of course, private music lessons, all taught by experienced music teachers. For detailed course descriptions visit ced.aug.edu/Conservatory

Augusta Choral Society Seeks New Members

Sat, 7 Aug 2010 12:38:52 -0400

First Rehersal August 10, 2010, 7:30 PM

The Augusta Choral Society (ACS) is seeking new members for its 2010-2011 season. This fall will open the 60th season for the ACS! We invite singers in all voice parts to join us for this exciting season under the direction of Dr. J. Porter Stokes. Interested singers are invited to join us for our first rehearsal of the season on Tuesday, August 10th at 7:30 PM in the choir room of First Baptist Church of Augusta. Our opening concert on October 23rd will feature choral highlights from our past 59 years of bringing great choral/orchestral music to the CSRA. For more information about the ACS and our upcoming season, visit AugustaChoralSociety.org or call 706-826-4713.

Call for Artists: The Road to Equality: The 1961 Freedom Rides

Sat, 7 Aug 2010 12:21:21 -0400

Submission deadline: September 1, 2010

For the 50th anniversary of the Freedom Rides in May 2011, the Alabama Historical Commission and the Alabama State Council on the Arts seek to select artists to create works of art that will commemorate, tell the story, and/or inform viewers about the history and importance of the 1961 Freedom Rides and the power of non-violent protest. We seek artists who are native to or working in areas along the Freedom Rides route - from Washington, D.C. and Nashville, Tenn. to Jackson, Miss.- or whose body of work addresses the struggle for equal rights in America.

The Historical Commission tells the story of the Freedom Rides at the historic Montgomery Greyhound Bus Station (MontgomeryBusStation.org), a site of violence against the Riders. There will be an honorarium for selected artists, whose work will be on exhibit in the building for a year.

Juror: Georgine Clarke, Visual Arts Program Manager, Alabama State Council on the Arts. Submission deadline: September 1, 2010.

Click Here for a complete prospectus.

Fellowship Announced

Sat, 7 Aug 2010 12:11:48 -0400

Deadline for submission of applications: August 30, 2010

Fellowship Announced: Recent graduates with undergraduate and graduate degrees in arts administration, fine arts and arts education are encouraged to apply to the Virginia Voss Pope Fellowship with the Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County, Inc., a small local arts council located in a suburban community 20 miles west of Atlanta (www.artsdouglas.org). The ideal candidate must demonstrate knowledge of an artistic discipline (s), an aptitude for management skills, proven organizational and communication skills, and the ability to work independently as well as with diverse groups. Participating fellows will receive cross-training in many aspects of the community arts field including cultural non-profit administration, board development, committee coordination and strategic planning; arts education and other program development and implementation; gallery management, permanent collection maintenance and exhibition planning; marketing, volunteer management and community outreach; and fund development, grantsmanship and special event coordination.

The 2010-2011 Virginia Voss Pope Fellow will receive an annual stipend of $18,000 (paid biweekly) to help defray housing and transportation costs. Candidates are encouraged to send current resumes (photo optional), official transcripts, 2-3 current letters of recommendation, and a cover letter describing their interest and commitment to the field of community arts development, addressing their relevant skills and experience, and their goals for the fellowship to: culturedirector@earthlink.net. Telephone interviews will be conducted as part of the selection process.

Arts Weekly Podcast

Sat, 7 Aug 2010 09:49:35 -0400

Arts Weekly Host Brenda Durant of the Greater Augusta Arts Council continues her Westobou Festival coverage along with arts events for the week of August 7, 2010. Subscribe now!

Special guest interview with Cindy O’Brien, Executive Director of the Art Factory. Cindy previews the Art Factory's upcoming Westobou Festival premier of "Drift" by the Liz Lerman Dance Company!

About "Drift"
Drift, the feature performance, is a choreographic work by Augusta native, Cassie Meador. Cassie is an Augusta native who grew up on the National Hills area of Augusta and chronicles, in dance, the progression from farmland to strip center to church.

Drift is a visual enactment portraying the transformation of a local 40 acre tract of land located off Washington Road - from rich farmland, to a successful grocery store, and finally to a house of worship. Drift was commissioned by the John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts Local Dance Commissioning Project and premiered at the Kennedy Center's Millennium Sate in the fall of 2008. The choreographer, Cassie Meador, is a graduate of Davidson Fine Arts, and has been dancing with the Liz Lerman Dance Exchange since 2003. The Company will also be performing a second number by Cassie Meador entitled How to Lose a Mountain, as well as a number choreographed by company member Keith Thompson entitled Blueprints of Relentless Nature.

More About The Art Factory
The Art Factory has become a center for arts education aligning its arts curriculums in dance, theatre, music, and the visual arts with the National Standards for Arts Education. Working with a professional faculty, The Art Factory offers classes through partnerships throughout the area. Learn more about the Art Factory at ArtFactoryInc.org!!

Westobou Festival tickets can be purchased at AugustaArts.com!

Arts Weekly Podcast

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 08:23:17 -0400

Arts Weekly Host Brenda Durant of the Greater Augusta Arts Council covers arts events for the week of July 31, 2010. Subscribe now!

Special guest interviews with Debi Ballas, Executive and Artistic Director for the Augusta Players and Michael Ray, Director forf the Jessye Norman School of the Arts!

Debi introduces the upcoming Augusta Players production "Miss Saigon" featured for the 2010 Westobou Festival . Michael discusses the upcoming Friends of Jessye Normal Concert, "Augusta's Greatest for Augusta's Youth!"

About "Miss Saigon"
In Miss Saigon, the creators of Les Misérables bring Puccini's Madame Butterfly to the modern world in a moving testament to the human spirit. Amidst the turmoil of the Vietnam War, an American soldier and a Vietnamese girl fall in love, only to be separated during the fall of Saigon. Miss Saigon is an epic musical masterpiece with a thrilling score and promises to be a spectacular event you won’t want to miss! Buy Tickets at AugustaPlayers.org/!

More About The Augusta Players
The Augusta Players has been Augusta’s premier theatre company since 1945. As the oldest and certainly among the finest performing arts groups in Augusta, the Augusta Players has become a cultural fixture in the community. Over the years, the organization has experienced remarkable growth in the size and quality of its productions. The Main Stage productions have become more lavish and spectacular, providing our community with the opportunity to enjoy Broadway caliber productions on Augusta’s Imperial Theatre stage. Our continued growth has been due in no small part to members of our community who believe that quality performing arts are an essential part of our community. The Augusta Players’ programming provides an environment where all citizens can create, experience and appreciate theatre as well as create the cultural infrastructure that allows the community of Augusta to flourish.

Learn more about the Augusta Players at AugustaPlayers.org/!

About the Friends of Jessye Norman Concert, "Augusta's Greatest for Augusta's Youth"
Performances featuring Laquita Mitchell, Damien Sneed, Wycliffe Gordon, Lynwood Holmes Group, Joel Cruz Group, Mt. Calvary Children and Youth Choir, D.L. Barksdale, the Spoken Word with jazz, Joe Collier, jazz trumpet, Michael Ray & Eleventhe Hour. The concert will be held at the At Sacred Heart Cultural Center. Tickets: $50 - Adults; $25 - Students under 21 (w/ID). Tickets may be ordered at jessyenormanschool.org or call 706-877-0411!

More About The Jessye Norman School of the Arts
The Mission of the Jessye Norman School of Arts is to provide talented and interested youth, who may be economically disadvantaged, with a broad-ranged, professional quality fine arts education. It is the goal of the School of the Arts to nurture and develop young citizens to respect and appreciate art in its myriad forms and to recognize the role and value of the arts in their own lives and in society.
Learn more about Jessye Norman and the Jessye Norman School of the Arts at JessyeNormanSchool.org!

Call for Artists: Arts & Culture Alliance of Greater Knoxville

Sat, 24 Jul 2010 12:31:24 -0400

Knoxville’s Arts District Banner Competition. Receipt deadline: August 20, 2010
The winning design will be printed on 26 banners to be hung from street poles in the Arts District (primarily along the 100 & 200 Blocks of Gay Street). Banners will hang indefinitely. Enter up to three designs, no entry fee. Downoad application

Arts & Culture Alliance Consignment Sale. Delivery deadline: July 27-30, 2010
This is an annual sale of artwork, handmade items, bric-a-brac, fine crafts, jewelry, antiques, arts supplies, and more handled entirely by the Alliance. Bring your items to sell! 40% commission donated to the Alliance (30% for members)...More Information

Arts in the Airport. Receipt deadline: September 17, 2010
This is a biannual juried exhibition showcasing work at McGhee Tyson Airport in Knoxville for a six-month period. Enter up to five pieces of work, no entry fee. Up to $1,000 in awards are given...Download application

Emporium Artist-in-Residence. Receipt deadline: September 17, 2010
This is a biannual opportunity for college students and other young, emerging artists providing free studio space at the Emporium in downtown Knoxville as well as a solo exhibition at the end of the six-month residency. Free membership in the Alliance for one year. No application fee...Download application

National Juried Exhibition. Postmark deadline: September 26, 2010
This is an annual juried exhibition showcasing work at the Emporium in downtown Knoxville from mid-December through end of January. Enter up to three pieces of work for $40 ($25 for members) and three additional works for $7/each ($5/each for members). Up to $1,000 in awards are given...Download application

Arts Weekly Podcast

Sat, 24 Jul 2010 11:37:33 -0400

Arts Weekly Host Brenda Durant of the Greater Augusta Arts Council covers arts events for the week of July 24, 2010. Subscribe now!

Special guest interviews with Lou Ann Zimmerman of Zimmerman Gallery and Tricia Hughes representing Artists' Row!

Lou Ann introduces the Whiskey Painters exhibitions and events coming to this years Westobou Festival. Tricia introduces the Arts Spectacular brought to the Westobou Festival by Artists' Row which includes exhibitions and events featuring Margaret Peterson, Barbara Dunham, Charles Young Walls and much more,

More About The Whiskey Painters of America
W.P.A. was founded in the mid 50’s by industrial designer Joe Ferriot. His hectic traveling and business demands frustrated him with the lack of time to paint. So he came up with an idea. He created a small palette the size of an aspirin box with a tiny brush and cut small pocket sized pieces of watercolor paper that would fit in his shirt pocket. He would use these materials when he was in airport lounges or waiting areas throughout the country. To entertain and amaze the people around him he would dip his brush in whatever he was drinking at the time and create miniature masterpieces. He never had to buy a drink after that and his paintings became very sought after commodities. In a bar in New York City in the early 60’s he was having a drink with John Pike and some of New York’s top artists when he pulled his newly invented miniature equipment out of his pocket, dipped his brush into a martini, and created what was then dubbed an official "Whiskey Painting".

Learn more about the Whiskey Painters at ZimmermanGalleryAugusta.com!

More About Artists' Row
Artists’ Row was started in 1994 as part of Augusta’s revitalization project in the historic buildings along Broad Street. It has become a vital part of Augusta’s thriving creative community and a favorite destination of visitors. Galleries, working Art Studios, specialty shops, restaurants and coffee houses have flourished in the beautiful historic district.

Learn more about Artists' Row at AugustaArtistsRow.com!

Call for Artists: City of Duluth"Living Honorarium" A Tribute to Duluth's Firefighters, Police Force and Veterans

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 10:12:33 -0400

Request for Proposal (RFP), Entry deadline: September 15, 2010

The City of Duluth desires to recognize and pay tribute to the living members of its Firefighter and Police forces, as well as Veterans who have served its citizens. The Duluth Fine Arts League (DFAL), on behalf of the City of Duluth, is seeking qualifications from professional artists and/or artist teams for the design, execution and installation of original artwork embodying the aforementioned project. Response to this Artist Call is open to professional artists residing in the Southeast United States, (defined as: N.C., S.C., Va., Tenn., Ky., W. Va., Ga., Al., Miss., and Fl). Artists working in any media are eligible to apply. Preference will be given to artists or teams that have demonstrated experience in creating, executing and installing works of comparable scale and importance to this project.

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Le Chat Noir - Open Auditions

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 09:56:16 -0400

July 22 - 23, 2010

Le Chat has picked dates for open auditions for their '10-'11 season!

Thursday, July 22 and Friday, July 23 from 5pm-7pm at Le Chat Noir. You must call for an appointment: at 706.722.3322

Greater Augusta Arts Council Announces People Who Must Reunion at Arts in the Heart of Augusta Festival

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 09:48:34 -0400

September 18, 2010, 8pm

Greater Augusta Arts Council is pleased to announce that there will be a People Who Must reunion concert Saturday September 18th, 8pm at the Arts in the Heart of Augusta Festival.

People Who Must hasn’t performed live in 8 years. The band which was formed by Joe Stevenson in 1989 played more than 1000 shows in at least 65 cities across 18 states. They released 4 EPs and four-full length albums, two that were distributed nationally by Los Angeles based label Creativeman Disc.

The band was comprised of a number of musicians over the years, but Stevenson was the one constant. From the inception of the band right up to this most current incarnation, Stevenson has remained the group’s only front man. In addition to lead vocals, Stevenson also plays guitar and harmonica. During the band’s heyday in the mid to late 1990’s the group has also included John Kolbeck on guitar, Tim Arbisi on bass, David Plunkett on bass, and Russell Jarrett on drums. All still play music but only Kolbeck will be able to participate in the 2010 reunion. To complete the four person band Stevenson called on long-time friends Ruskin Yeargain, who still regularly covers People Who Must music at his gigs to play bass and Ryan Henderson, who’s band 420 Outback had planned to cover People Who Must’s first album- "The Road You Travel" in its entirety.

Admittance to the People Who Must Reunion Concert will be included in the price of an Arts in the Heart of Augusta weekend badge. Badges cost $7 at the gate and children under 10 are free.

For more information about the Arts in the Heart of Augusta Festival visit ArtsInTheHeart.com!

For more information about People Who Must visit PeopleWhoMust.com!

Arts Weekly Podcast

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 08:15:04 -0400

Arts Weekly Host Brenda Durant of the Greater Augusta Arts Council covers arts events for the week of July 17, 2010. Subscribe now!

Special guest interviews with Judy Evans, Art Hall Manager, Sacred Heart Cultural Center and Jezebel Anat representing the Misfit Theatre Company.

Judy introduces the upcoming WoodBine Women Exhibit:
In the Fall of 2004 this group of women participated in a drawing workshop in Aiken, S.C. conducted by Bea Kuhlke. They continued taking various art classes and workshops together and have met weekly at their Woodbine Road Studio to pursue the various art interests of the group and for discussion, encouragement, and to just enjoy each other's company
Learn more about the Sacred Heart Cultural Center and upcoming exhibits at SacredHeartAugusta.org.

Jezebel from the Eastern Star Dance Theatre introduces the upcoming Misfit Theatre production "Twisted Wonderland."
Learn more about the Misfit Theatre Company and upcoming productions at www.myspace.com/misfittheatregroup

Arts Weekly Podcast

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 08:14:31 -0400

Arts Weekly Host Brenda Durant of the Greater Augusta Arts Council covers arts events for the week of July 10, 2010. Subscribe now!

Special guest interview with Kevin Grogan, Director of the Morris Museum of Art. Kevin introduces the current and upcoming Museum exhibitions, Southern Soul and Song productions and Westobou Festival events.

More about the Morris Museum of Art
The Morris Museum of Art, located on the Riverwalk in downtown Augusta, Georgia, is the first museum dedicated to the art and artists of the American South. The collection includes holdings of nearly 5,000 paintings, works on paper, photographs, and sculptures dating from the late-eighteenth century to the present. In addition to the permanent collection galleries, the museum hosts eight to ten temporary special exhibitions every year.

The museum also houses the Center for the Study of Southern Art, a reference and research library that includes archives pertaining to artists working in the South.

To learn more about The Morris Museum of Art please visit TheMorris.org!

One Summer Class Remains

Sat, 3 Jul 2010 10:13:50 -0400

Belly Dancing

Swirling veils, sensuous body undulation, shimmy hips, scintillating finger cymbals, and svelte tummy rolls--BELLY DANCING is a world-renowned art form celebrating women's creative freedoms. This fun, exotic dance tones ALL your body and is great for strengthening back muscles, thwarting arthritis aches, and promoting weight loss. Your instructor is a former Cruise Ship Director who enjoyed trading dance steps all around the Mediterranean.

Thursdays, July 8-29, 5:30-7 PM. ASU Christenberry Fieldhouse Rm 117 -- $49
Instructor: Christine Mangelly Meimarides

You have several more days to register for the following very popular class. Call the Continuing Education Office at 706.737.1636 for more information.

Best Festival

Sat, 3 Jul 2010 10:10:35 -0400

Steven Uhles, Augusta Chronicle 6/23/2010

Now in its 30th year, the Arts in the Heart of Augusta festival has evolved from a small gathering of local arts and cultural organizations in the Municipal Building parking lot to a multiday festival focusing on the cultural and artistic communities of the region as a whole.

Regular features include a family, community and global stage; more than 100 artists in the fine arts and crafts market; a children's area; and a multinational food village. This year's event takes place Sept. 17-19 and will feature a focus on Brazil, The Augusta Chronicle Singer-Songwriter contest and a People Who Must reunion concert.

Arts Weekly Podcast

Sat, 3 Jul 2010 09:35:57 -0400

Arts Weekly Host Brenda Durant of the Greater Augusta Arts Council covers arts events for the week of July 3, 2010. Subscribe now!

Special guest interviews with Mike Deas of Augusta Amusements and Maestro Shizuo Z Kuwahara, Music Director of Symphony Orchestra Augusta. Mike introduces the upcoming screening of "the Wizard of Oz" scheduled for July 17, 2010 at Fort Discovery's Paul Simon Theatre. Maestro Z introduces tonight's production at Lake Oconee and the other upcoming SOA events.

More about the Augusta Amusements
Augusta Amusements was created in 1931. The company owned and operated downtown theatres which included, most notably, the Miller, Modjeska, Imperial, Dreamland and Rialto along with several drive-ins. Their mission was to bring family entertainment to our community. Unfortunately, the company dissolved in 1967 after a thirty-six year stellar history.

The new Augusta Amusements intends to return to the company's roots, bringing live entertainment to Augusta's performance venues, exhibiting classic films, and supporting aspiring young entertainers in the attainment of their dreams.

For more information please visit Augusta Amusements!

More about Symphony Orchestra Augusta
2008-09 marked a pivotal time in the Symphony’s history. After 18 seasons as Music Director, and only the second since the Symphony’s founding, Donald Portnoy retired. The Music Director Search Committee, chaired by Peter Klacsmann, invited guest candidates to conduct the first four Masterworks: Susan Haig, Benjamin Loeb, Shizuo Z Kuwahara, and Diane Wittry. Maestro Portnoy conducted the final two Masterworks; his accomplishments were honored throughout the season. Concertmaster for 19 years, Ryan Kho, retired and was recognized at the final concerts. In tribute to Mr. Kho, The Ryan Kho Concertmaster Chair was initiated in August 2009 by W. Charles & Patricia Moye.

2009-2010 brings A New Era with the appointment of Shizuo Z Kuwahara as our new Music Director. In that vein, the Board, with his encouragement, adopted a new name and logo. SOA has refined its mission statement, redefined its objectives, and rededicated itself to the spirit of the orchestra. The Symphony Series (formerly Masterworks) features music of John Williams, Hindemith, Rachmaninoff, Kernis, Shostakovich, Beethoven, Saint-Saëns, Bruckner, Handel, Bach, Mozart, Sibelius, Nielson, Bizet, Mahler, and, the Georgia premier of Schwantner’s Chasing the Light...Maestro Kuwahara especially showcases our principals and the orchestra, and his programming for Pops and Family Fun concerts shares the art form in unique ways. Principal musicians are featured in the Columbia County Music Series. In May, the 6th annual Pops! Under the Stars, a free outdoor concert in Evans is presented, thanks to University Health Care System & Columbia County Community & Leisure Services. Symphony Orchestra Augusta annually touches over 100,000 individuals through its diversified programming. The SOA reaches thousands more through Georgia Public Radio broadcasts of concert selections throughout each season. To learn more about the Augusta Symphony please visit SOAugusta.org!

Update on the return of the Wet Paint Party

Sat, 26 Jun 2010 10:34:58 -0400

December 4, 2010: Seeking Artists"

In an effort to expose the Augusta Community to our amazing local artistic talent, the Greater Augusta Arts Council presents its Annual Wet Paint Party & Exhibit to be held on Saturday December 4, 2010 at Sky City.

Local Artists who are members of the Greater Augusta Arts Council will be invited to show and sell a recent work. This unique silent auction will promise the Artist will receive their set selling price while any bids above and beyond will go towards Arts Council projects and programming. This year we will also be having a Vintage Fashion show by Vintage Ooollee and Modish!

If you are interested in participating or need more information email Grace.

Ticketing Solution

Sat, 26 Jun 2010 10:33:51 -0400

Through the efforts of volunteer, Patti Ann Smith, the Greater Augusta Arts Council has been hard at work getting the "Augustaartstickets" site ready for Westobou Festival 2010 sales. Live sales are already happening for the August 7th Corey Smith Concert, and some of you may have purchased tickets on-line for the Par 3 Party and Annual Meeting & Awards Party. Twenty-Two ticketed Westobou Festival events are ready for live launch as of July 1st! More events will be posted as the information trickles in from the event coordinators. This adjunct to our home site offers the round the clock, one-stop-shopping for all ticketed arts events for not only the Westbou Festival, but other user groups we're working to acquire... such as Julliard in Aiken!

Creative Impressions 8th Annual Summer Music Workshop

Sat, 26 Jun 2010 10:25:44 -0400

July 12 - 16, 2010

St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 2321 Lumpkin Road
$60.00 per child (space is limited – register early)

Barefoot Productions, Inc./Creative Impressions is hosting a Summer Music Workshop for youth ages 13-18. If you can sing, or dance, and like to perform, then Creative Impressions is looking for you. All classes will be taught by professional teachers, musicians, dancers, as well as Creative Impressions’ alumni. For more information contact Carol Eunice at 706.951.4239.

Arts in the Heart of Augusta Cafe Stage Application

Sat, 26 Jun 2010 10:13:21 -0400

The Cafe Stage Application for the 2010 Arts in the Heart of Augusta Festival is now available. Download Now!

Arts in the Heart Fine Arts and Craft, Performers, Volunteers, & Member Booth Applications are available! Click Here to download the forms!

The deadline for Fine Arts & Crafts applications is JULY 1 so send in your form today!

Arts Weekly Podcast

Sat, 26 Jun 2010 08:51:26 -0400

Arts Weekly Host Brenda Durant of the Greater Augusta Arts Council covers arts events for the week of June 26, 2010. Subscribe now!

This week Brenda talks about the recent passing of Larry Jon Wilson and the People’s Choice Award won by the Arts in the Heart Festival for Best Event! Brenda also covers events taking place this week-end with a special report of "What’s Hanging’ in town" - a gallery and exhibit update.

Summer coverage includes popular outdoor concerts - Sunday, Candlelight Jazz, Monday at Hopeland Gardens, Tuesday at the Applebee Gardens and Thursday in North Augusta’s Maude Endenfield Park (a camp chair is a wise investment!)

For More events visit AugustaArts.com!

More About the Greater Augusta Arts Council
The Greater Augusta Arts Council advances the arts and thus, enrich the quality of life in Augusta and the Central Savannah River Area. From the youngest child to their great, great grandparents and every socioeconomic and ethnic background they touch lives everyday. The smallest events are those that make us them most proud. The smiles of the children in the ArtScape Camp, the joy from the performers on the ethnic stage at Arts in the Heart or the elderly man taking his first painting lesson he has wished for since childhood. The community is built one by one in diverse individuals making up the incredible region Augusta calls home. The GAAC has been in Augusta for 35 years weaving the arts into lives.

For more information about the Greater Augusta Arts Council please visit AugustaArts.com!

Call for Entries: Knoxville Station Transit Center Grand Opening Ceremonies Exhibition

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 06:24:24 -0400

Postmark deadline: Friday, July 2, 2010

Presented by Knoxville Area Transit (KAT). Submit only work completed within the five years that has not been previously displayed in Knoxville. Entries must be original 2-D works. Media categories include, but are not limited to: painting (oil, watercolor, acrylic, pastel, digital, and mixed media); graphic arts (pencil, charcoal, pen and ink, conte, colored pencil, and printmaking; photography (color, black and white, digital); and fiber arts.

No entry fee. Work submitted on CD will be juried by representatives from KAT and members of the local artist community. For more information contact bbrill@katbus.com or (865) 215-7828.

Call for Entries: Top Choice 2010 Exhibition

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 06:21:02 -0400

RECEIPT deadline: Friday, June 25, 2010 (entries may be e-mailed).

Presented by the Arts & Culture Alliance. Works will be juried through a unique process: all works submitted (digital images only) will be posted anonymously on a public Web site with the title, size, and medium of the submitted work. Three sectors of people will be asked to vote for their top five selections from among all of the entries:

1) a panel of five jurors from outside of the Greater Knoxville
2) individual members of the Arts & Culture Alliance (approximately 300 people)
3) the general public.

The 15 works receiving the most number of votes from EACH sector will be displayed at the Emporium Center from August 6-27, 2010. Entries must be original works completed within the last two years in the following categories: Painting, Graphic Arts, 3-D, and Photography. Entry fees are $7 per piece for unlimited entries.

Panel of Jurors: Mark Hall (Maryville College Art Department); Nandini Makrandi (Curator of Contemporary Art, Hunter Museum); Jeff Morton (Covenant College Art Department); Elizabeth Snipes (Missouri State University Department of Art + Design); and Jennifer Stoneking-Stewart (Belmont University Department of Art).

Download application or call (865) 523-7543.

Craft Emergency Relief Fund Co -founder, Carol Sedestrom Ross has Died.

Sat, 19 Jun 2010 09:03:33 -0400

July 14, 2010

Dear Friends,

We are very sad to announce that CERF+ co-founder, Carol Sedestrom Ross, died unexpectedly of a heart attack on Monday in Houston, Texas.

Carol was THE mover and shaker in the craft field. Anytime she took something on, that “something” happened. Whether it was an economic survey of the impact of craft on our economy or starting an art school in Mexico, those of us who had her involved in a project were truly fortunate to have her energy, commitment, intelligence, and fearlessness.

In 1985, Carol decided that there was a clear need to institutionalize the passing of the hat she witnessed at almost every show to help exhibiting craft artists who were dealing with emergencies in their lives. She recognized that too often this gesture was the only safety-net that self-employed artists had. By creating the Craft Emergency Relief Fund, she ensured that craft artists would always have funds and other help to count on when their careers were threatened with events such as fire, theft, natural disaster, accident, and illness. Twenty-five years later, CERF+ has helped hundreds of artists with over $1 million in grants, loans, and other services.

With CERF+ in the midst of celebrating its 25th anniversary, the news of Carol’s death has hit us all very hard. Clearly CERF+ would not have happened without Carol. We extend our heartfelt condolences to Adrian, her two daughters and three grandchildren.

Sincerely,

Josh Simpson CERF+ Co-Founder

Arts Weekly Podcast

Sat, 19 Jun 2010 08:56:39 -0400

Arts Weekly Host Brenda Durant of the Greater Augusta Arts Council covers arts events for the week of June 19, 2010. Subscribe now!

Special guest interview with Keith Schafer, Artistic Director for the Riverwalk Series. Keith introduces the July 4th celebration "Star Spangled Concert "!

About the "Star Spangled Concert"
The Star Spangled Concert features the Independence Day Chorus and Orchestra under the musical direction of Keith Shafer. The program features popular patriotic arrangements performed by a chorus and orchestra of 75 musicians often supplemented by guest artists and held in the air-conditioned comfort of historic Saint Paul's Church in downtown Augusta.

More About the Riverwalk Series
The Riverwalk Series, Inc. is a 501-c-3 arts organization established in 1998 with a mission "to present concerts in downtown Augusta for the benefit of the public." The organization has sponsored numerous nationally and internationally acclaimed musicians, has presented the Star Spangled Concert that precedes Augusta, Georgia's downtown fireworks show on the 4th of July, and is a sponsor of Westobou Festival events. Concerts are held in the nave of historic Saint Paul's Church, established in 1751 and the site of the founding of the city of Augusta.

For more information and tickets visit RiverwalkSeries.com!

Sing, Clap, Wiggle, Shake: Jazz for Kids

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 13:19:55 -0400

July 5 - 9, 2010

This introduction to jazz encompasses music, style, and culture. We'll infuse language arts, social studies, & math in the interactive lessons. Campers will compose a song of their own. All jazz campers receive a family pass to a Sunday night Candlelight Jazz concert at Riverwalk Augusta. Ages 5-10. Limit 15.

Call 706.228.3636 to register. Visit AugustaJCC.org for camp brochure. Click Here!

Arts Weekly Podcasts

Sun, 13 Jun 2010 14:40:02 -0400

Arts Weekly Host Brenda Durant of the Greater Augusta Arts Council covers arts events for the week of June 12, 2010. Subscribe now!

Arts Weekly Host Brenda Durant of the Greater Augusta Arts Council covers arts events for the week of June 12, 2010. Special guest interview with photographic artist Dwain Shaw . Dwain introduces his show for the Augusta Photography Festival on June 11 - 20, 2010!

More about Dwain Shaw
Dwain is the Director of Information Technology for a large academic medical center. By vocation, he is a producer of fine art through the magic of digital photography. Dwain has an undergraduate degree in art, and a graduate degree in technology and as he has had a hard time getting the image in his head out of to his hand, Dwain set aside art for many years until digital photography was introduced. Dwain suddenly found that "...the left and right sides of my brain are finally in harmony and now work together to help me produce the beauty that I see in nature."

To learn more about Dwain Shaw please visit ArtistGuildCC.org!

About the Augusta Photography Festival Photography fans will enjoy exhibitions around the community at both expected and unexpected locations including the Morris Museum of Art, Lucy Craft Laney Museum, Sacred Heart Cultural Center as well as, MCG, ASU, and Augusta Prep. An exhibit is traveling from France for the festival and will be on view at Augusta Canal at Enterprise Mill.

The Festival committee has planned an impressive array of more than 20 workshops, expert review panels and field trips for photographers from beginners to advanced . Topics range from using Tips & Techniques for Better Family Photos to advanced High Dynamic Range Photography. Field workshops include sunrise at Phinizy Swamp and a sundown photo safari on Augusta Canal.

The Festival officially kicked-off Friday, June 11 with a Summer Solstice Photography Stroll through downtown Augusta and wraps up with party Sunday, June 20 at the North Augusta Cultural and Heritage Center presenting the winners of the Photo Festival’s official competiton and the outcome of the Augusta 24 project. .

To learn more please visit AugustaPhotoFestival.org!

Wet Paint Party Returns

Sat, 29 May 2010 08:32:15 -0400

December 2, 2010: Seeking Artists"

After much discussion we have decided to bring back the Wet Paint Party for 2010. The event will take place December 2, 2010 at Sky City. We are currently seeking artists to sell their items - you set the minimum bid and recieve the minimum bid if it sells. We are also seeking individuals to be part of the planning committee. If you are interested or need more information email Grace.

Arts Weekly Podcasts

Sat, 29 May 2010 07:43:01 -0400

Arts Weekly Host Brenda Durant of the Greater Augusta Arts Council covers arts events for the week of May 29, 2010. Subscribe now!

Arts Weekly Host Brenda Durant of the Greater Augusta Arts Council covers arts events for the week of May 29, 2010.
Special guest interview with Nancy Glaser, Executive Director for the Augusta Museum of History . Nancy introduces the upcoming "Brown Bag" series and the current exhibitions!

South Arts offers professional development travel subsidies to presenters in our nine-state region

Sat, 22 May 2010 07:44:52 -0400

Applications must be received by Tuesday, June 1, 2010

Never attended the Performing Arts Exchange, or haven’t been able to attend in the past several years? Need help getting there? South Arts offers professional development travel subsidies to presenters in our nine-state region. These grants help enhance Southern presenters’ capacity through technical assistance and resources. Presenters can request up to $950 (up to $450 for registration and up to $500 for travel expenses). Click for Details!

Arts winners to be honored June 10

Sat, 22 May 2010 07:39:03 -0400

Augusta Chronicle, 5/19/2010

The Greater Augusta Arts Council has announced the recipients of its 2010 Arts Recognition awards. The annual awards recognize outstanding contribution to the fine and performing arts in the Augusta area.

Musician James Nord was named arts professional of the year, musician Ed Turner received the award for individual artist of the year, and WFXG-TV was the recipient of the media award. Design and marketing firm Wierhouse won the sponsor award. Rich Borgatti won the volunteer award.

The awards will be presented at the arts council's annual meeting and awards dinner at 6:30 p.m. June 10, featuring music by Pat Blanchard. Tickets are $20.

Augusta Photo Festival 2010 launches in June with the Augusta-24 shooting challenge

Sat, 22 May 2010 07:25:17 -0400

Augusta Photography Festival 2010 kicks off June 4-5 with a warm-up special event, "Augusta-24."

This exciting shooting challenge will send teams of photographers to locations throughout the community to capture life in Augusta during a 24 hour period. The results of their work will be revealed at the grand finale of the Photo Festival on June 20.

The Augusta Photo Festival officially beings June 11 with a Downtown Photo and Art Stroll presented by DA2, Augusta’s downtown merchant’s organization. Several exciting exhibitions also open that day, including the Faux de Verzy at the Augusta Canal Interpretive Center, an exhibit of black and white nature photography on loan from France, and the Festival’s competition finalists exhibition at the Arts and Heritage Center of North Augusta. Events, exhibitions and workshops continue for the next ten days, culminating in a "Grand Finale" celebration on Sunday, June 20 when competition winners will be announced and results of Augusta-24 will be revealed.

For more information register for workshops please visit AugustaPhotoFestival.org or call 706-550-4790.

The Riverwalk Series: Independence Day Chorus Auditions

Sat, 22 May 2010 07:21:48 -0400

Rehersals begin June 9, 2010.

The Riverwalk Series, Inc. announces auditions for the Independence Day Chorus that will perform with orchestra at the July 4th Star Spangled Concert at 8:00 pm in downtown Augusta, followed by the Riverwalk Fireworks display. The chorus is open to the public. Rehearsals begin at 8:00 pm on Wed, 9 June & continue on subsequent Wednesdays until the July 4th concert.

For more information contact Keith Shafer, Artistic Director for The Riverwalk Series, Inc., call 706-724-2485 x 215 or visit RiverwalkSeries.com!

Le Chat Noir now offering theatre instruction to adults (and teenagers with parental consent)

Mon, 17 May 2010 21:35:31 -0400

Acting Workshop Vol 1: Offered 6-8pm Monday Evenings Beginning June 14th 2010

Participants will be introduced to the art of acting through monologue and scene study; incorporating such skills as observation, sense and emotion memory, and concentration. This workshop will familiarize the student with the history and development of acting theories, principles, and approaches. The student will develop his/her performance apparatus through vocal and physical exercises.

Prof : Doug Joiner / Prerequisite: None/ Six-week series / 12 student maximum / Tuition: $200

For more information and to register please visit www.schrodingerscataug.com

Introduction to Improv Vol 1: Offered 6-8pm Tuesday Evenings Beginning June 15th 2010

This a fun and energetic class designed to establish a firm foundation in improv concepts. This class is ideal for those with no experience. It is also a recommended class for those with some exposure or training in improv to reinforce core concepts. The concepts taught in this class will provide the basis for all advanced classes. Students are introduced to the basics of improv through games and exercises in a safe, friendly atmosphere. Concepts include spontaneity, listening, storytelling, status, and making the other guy look great! No prior experience necessary!

Prof: Gary Dennis / Prerequisite: None/ Six-week series / 12 student maximum / Tuition: $200

For more information and to register please visit www.schrodingerscataug.com/Schrodingers_Cat_Home/Workshops.html

Introduction to Improv Vol 2: Dates TBA

Advanced Improv Drop-In - Offered 8-9pm Tuesday Evenings Beginning June 15th 2010

In this class you'll meet and work with members of the Schrodinger's Cat Improv Ensemble as well as other drop-in performers. This class is mandatory for all Schrodinger's Cat ensemble members and is recommended for all those who wish to audition for the company. This class assumes a strong grasp of basic improv concepts and some experience using those skills or an advanced improv class. All the content, none of the commitment. A perfect gift, (or hint), to the non-committal person in your life. (We like to help where we can.)

Prof : Gary Dennis & Schrodinger’s Cat / Prerequisite: Attended a Show/ Ongoing / 10 student maximum / Drop-In Fee: $15 - First Come

For more information and to register please visit www.schrodingerscataug.com/Schrodingers_Cat_Home/Workshops.html

2010 Arts In The Heart of Augusta World Bazaar Application Available.

Sat, 15 May 2010 12:00:41 -0400

Click Here to download 2010 Arts In The Heart of Augusta World Bazaar Application

Small-Budget Charities Face IRS Filing Deadline of May 15th

Sat, 15 May 2010 11:25:29 -0400

Dear SAAN Members,

I wanted to make sure you knew about a new IRS rule that requires non-profits with under $25,000 in income a year to file a 990. See the link below:

http://news.suite101.com/article.cfm/small-budget-charities-face-irs-filing-deadline-of-may-15th-a235639

Basics To Know to Avoid Automatic Loss of Exemption for Not Filing 990 Form with IRS

Here are basics for filing 990 forms if your tax-exempt organization generally has annual revenue of less than $25,000.

Do I need to file? Yes. The law governing smaller non-profits changed in 2006, effective in 2010. In theory, any tax-exempt organization with under $25,000 should have filed in 2007, 2008 and 2009. However, it’s possible to still avoid the dreaded consequences of “three consecutive years” of lapsed filing, which is loss of the tax-exempt status.

When do I need to take action to keep my organization's tax-exempt status? The federal tax law in general has a Saturday/Sunday holiday rule, so that if a deadline falls on the weekend, the requirement moves to the next business day. So while the law says May 15th is the IRS filing date for organizations under $25,000, in 2010 actually you have until Monday 17th.

Is it possible to retrieve federal tax-exempt status after the IRS revokes it on the basis of failing to file for three consecutive years? Yes, but follow the IRS guidelines for reinstatement.

Is it time consuming to file with the IRS if you haven’t done so for three years in a row? The IRS has made it easy to submit electronically. Andrew Burke of the IRS in Washington offers some reassurance to those who might have to scramble at the last minute to file. He said, "The e-post card is very simple. It has just 8 lines that have to be completed." And, he’s right, the e-postcard asks for such basic information as your organization’s name and mailing address, and the EIN number. It takes less than ten minutes to fill out. "It’s not a tax return, its an information return," says Burke.

Is it expensive to file with the IRS if your tax-exempt organization has not done so for three years in a row? No. If you get your paperwork in on time, it’s free.

What else do I need to know? The IRS offers "Guidelines for Using the Online Tax Filing for Non Profits (Epostcard)." They note that you can only use it to file for tax year 2007 (or later); that your organization must normally have gross receipts of $25,000 or less, and that your organization must not be a private foundation. (They also stipulate that if your organization is registered as 509(a)(3) supporting organization, its gross receipts must normally be $5,000 or less and it must only support religious organizations

Another article:
http://news.suite101.com/article.cfm/make-sure-your-favorite-little-nonprofit-stays-afloat-with-irs-a235929

If your organization has under $25,000 in revenue, please make sure you protect your tax exempt status and file!

Jay H. Dick
Director of State and Local Government Affairs
Americans for the Arts
1000 Vermont Ave., NW
6th Floor
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: 202-371-2830 x2076
Fax: 202-371-0424

The Columbia County Youth Orchestra

Sat, 15 May 2010 11:22:27 -0400

The Columbia County Youth Orchestra (CCYO) will be resuming on Thursdays, beginning June 3, from 6-8 PM in the Augusta Christian School Band room.

Rob Nordan will be conducting this summer. Rob will be assisted by ASU music major, Rebekkah Teboe. This group is open to orchestral instrumentalists, 3rd year level through advanced. We will be playing some jazz, some Beatles, Beethoven, Rossini, Haydn, and Grieg.

The cost is $25 which includes 8 rehearsals, a performance (time TBD), and a T-shirt.

Students or parents can go to www.columbiacco.org to pre-register for the CCYO for this summer. We look forward to having a great musical summer together.

Greenbrier High Drama Camp

Sat, 15 May 2010 11:19:21 -0400

June 7 - 11, 2010

Featuring: art, acting, music, dance, film, and many other exciting classes! $75 per child (includes camp t-shirt). Please Pack a Snack Daily for your Child! For more info contact Steve Hansen

The Columbia County Libraries’ Summer Reading will begin May 21st

Sat, 15 May 2010 11:05:38 -0400

The Columbia County Libraries’ Summer Reading will begin May 21st. Programs are available for children ages 0-18 and adults of any age.

A Kick-off Party will be held behind the Columbia County Library Sunday May 23, 2010 1:00pm to 3:00 pm. It will feature a water slide tunnel, rock climbing wall, face painting, sidewalk chalk, Teen activities, games and more. Auggie the Green Jacket mascot will be here to promote Columbia County Friends of the Library Night at the Green Jackets, and tickets will be available for the Library Night game on July 23rd! Come enjoy some summer fun with the Library! All ages are invited!

For more information visit our Facebook page.

Arts Weekly Podcasts

Sat, 15 May 2010 10:46:58 -0400

Arts Weekly Host Brenda Durant of the Greater Augusta Arts Council covers arts events for the week of May 15, 2010. Subscribe now!
Special guest interview with Cathy Vonadore, President of AB Beverage. Cathy introduces Papa Joe’s Banjo-B-Que Bluegrass Festival featuring music by Ricky Skaggs, Old Crow Medicine Show, BBQ cook-off, pig races and more on May 28 - 29, 2010!

To purchase tickets and for more information please visit Papa Joe’s Banjo-B-Que Bluegrass Festival!

Arts Weekly Podcasts

Sat, 8 May 2010 08:45:14 -0400

Arts Weekly Host Brenda Durant of the Greater Augusta Arts Council covers arts events for the week of May 8, 2010. Subscribe now!
Special guest interview with Mike Deas with Augusta Amusements. Mike introduces the upcoming "Classic Movie Night: Screening: From Here to Eternity" scheduled for Saturday, May 29, 2010 at Fort Discovery's Paul Simon Theatre followed by "A Salute to Merle Travis: An Evening with Thom Bresh."

More about Thom Bresh: An Entertainer Who Happens To Play the Guitar
From a Southern California stage at the age of three, with a loosely strung ukulele, to one of the many great concert halls in the world today, armed with his two sided Langejans "Super Dualette" guitar (he refers to it as “My Band”), Thom Bresh, the 2001 inductee into the "Thumbpickers Hall of Fame" and his six string friends have been entertaining people for a lifetime. Whether he is leaning against a wall telling you how his day went or shaking the walls of a concert hall with that famous hard driving thumb, first and foremost, you will be entertained. He is equally at home on stage in a stadium or on a couch in someone's living room. Add to this scenario a deep, witty and gritty singing voice set in the middle of that relentless, powerful groove and you have a genuine force to deal with.

More about the Augusta Amusements
Augusta Amusements was created in 1931. The company owned and operated downtown theatres which included, most notably, the Miller, Modjeska, Imperial, Dreamland and Rialto along with several drive-ins. Their mission was to bring family entertainment to our community. Unfortunately, the company dissolved in 1967 after a thirty-six year stellar history.

The new Augusta Amusements intends to return to the company's roots, bringing live entertainment to Augusta's performance venues, exhibiting classic films, and supporting aspiring young entertainers in the attainment of their dreams.

To purchase tickets and for more information please visit Augusta Amusements!

"APAP - On the Road" Comes to Augusta, GA

Sat, 1 May 2010 15:06:10 -0400

Arts Presenting and the New Realities
May 3, 2010 12:30pm - 5:15pm

Join us for this FREE seminar as part of the Georgia Assembly of Community Arts Agencies' (GACAA) "Jump StART" annual conference.

Note: Conference registration is required to attend this special seminar.

The performing arts field is in a time of deep change - what are our new realities? Will things continue to shift or is this the "new normal"? This spring a dynamic set of conversations will launch across the U.S. that address change and how we deal with it in our communities. Arts Presenters kicks off this series with a facilitated professional development session - Arts Presenting and the New Realities - followed by an open forum at state and regional consortia meetings.

The half-day "new realities" dialogue draws upon the thought-provoking paper by leading presenter and author, Ken Foster, Thriving in An Uncertain World: Arts Presenting Change and the New Realities, which was commissioned by Arts Presenters and featured at the 2010 APAP Conference NYC. Participants explore critical change issues and opportunities and identify individual and collective action that can be taken to improve presenting at the local and regional level.

An open forum follows for participants to learn more about Arts Presenters - its programs and services - and the best ways to access the Association's services.

We look forward to seeing you on the road this spring and invite your ideas and input as always! Be sure to bring others who share your passion to bring the best of the performing arts to your community! All are welcome to share in the discussion and membership is not required.

See full Augusta, GA agenda below.
Where: Augusta Marriott Hotel and Suites, Two Tenth Street, Augusta, GA.

What: With this seminar, Arts Presenters provides a unique opportunity for members and their colleagues to work together to more effectively deal with changes that have occurred and will continue to affect the presenting field. Learn more about how the presenting environment has changed, why and how we must think differently, and how you can re-imagine yourself and your organization now. The seminar is based upon the collected input of presenters (like you) from around the country at the APAP conference last January and concepts for thinking differently and how to make practical applications. The day will focus on actions and solutions for you to take away. A follow-up webinar for seminar participants will take place next fall.

Who: Neil Barclay - President and CEO of the National Black Arts Festival (and Founding President and CEO of the August Wilson Center for African American Culture) - will facilitate the day. Kari Ardolino Rudgers, Chief Members Officer; and Scott Stoner, Chief Programs Officer, Association of Performing Arts Presenters will also contribute to the dialogue.

Advance Preparation: Participants are requested to download, read and bring to the session a printed copy of Thriving in an Uncertain World: Presenting Change and the New Realities, by Ken Foster (the paper is freely accessible here.)

Structure of the Afternoon
12:30pm - 3:45pm [we welcome you to bring lunch with you so we can begin promptly at 12:30pm] Neil Barclay will guide participants through large and small group explorations of the following: 1) key stressors (nationally, regionally, and locally) that have brought about change in the way we do business as presenters; 2) why and how to view your organizations as a resilient organization; 3) identify what you are already doing and where change is needed; and, 4) identify what you plan to do that will positively affect your organization’s health and sustainability.

3:45pm - 4:00pm Break

4:00pm - 5:15pm Review individual action plans with peers that include at least one key thing each participant will do (and the timeframe for completion). Kari Rudgers and Scott Stoner will engage participants in an open forum discussion about future professional development, networking, and resources available through APAP programs and services (including APAP’s newly launched web site) and other strategies and opportunities at national, regional and local levels.

Augusta Arts Meet Up

Sat, 1 May 2010 15:03:26 -0400

Our May Augusta Arts Meet Up will be May 6th from 5:30pm-7:30pm at Sacred Heart Cultural Center's opening for Anne Marie Dalis.

The opening is free to the public and GAAC members will be able to enter to win a prize!

Contemporaries Membership Level Announced

Sat, 1 May 2010 15:01:18 -0400

The Morris Contemporaries have teamed up with the Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art and the Greater Augusta Arts Council to form a group for art lovers ages 21-40, called simply, the Contemporaries. Benefits include membership to the Morris, Gertrude Herbert, and Augusta Arts Council; members-only, free, and discounted events; and most importantly, fun and relaxed settings to learn more about local, regional and national art and artists. Membership is $65 for singles and $100 for couples. More information and membership application to follow.

Summer Camps Announced

Sat, 1 May 2010 14:53:39 -0400

Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art Summer Art Camp
June 7 - July 30, 2010

Art Camp provides children ages 5-11 an opportunity to explore a wide range of media in an enjoyable, relaxed setting. Offered both at our downtown Augusta and Columbia County campuses, each one-week camp session offers an exciting new curriculum focused on a different set of art concepts and techniques, including drawing, painting and sculpture. Sign up for any single week, or attend multiple sessions for a more comprehensive introduction to the visual arts! All sessions run Monday - Friday from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Visit Workshops and Classes for more information or call 706.722.5495.

Augusta State University Music Conservatory Program Summer Camps (choir/band/orchestra)
June 14 - July 2, 2010

Summer Music Camps are offered each year during the month of June. They are generally addressed to the interests and activities of middle school and high school students. Each camp is a full-day camp starting on Monday morning and ending with a concert on Friday evening. Certain discounts on Camp fees may apply for Early-Bird registration and for participation in All-State or All-District (All-Region in South Carolina) Ensembles. Visit ASU Conservatory Camps for more information and to register.

Arts Weekly Podcasts

Sat, 1 May 2010 14:50:57 -0400

Arts Weekly Host Brenda Durant of the Greater Augusta Arts Council covers arts events for the week of May 1, 2010. Subscribe now!

Special guest interview with Jezebel of the Eastern Star Dance Theatre. Jezibel introduces the upcoming Medieval Games and Renaissance Festival presented by East Wind Castle, the Augusta Classic Theatre debut and much more!

The Eastern Star Dance Company
Eastern Star Dance Theatre specializes in dramatic interpretations of Middle Eastern dance, encompassing all the sensuality, power, elegance and joy of this ancient art form in styles ranging from traditional to fusion. Artistic Director Jezibell Anat studied, taught and performed for many years in Manhattan before moving to Augusta. The founding members of Eastern Star are Zahara Ahlam, Aria Dantir, Jaden Milan, and Jackie O, and our newest member is Melissa.

To learn more about the Eastern Star Dance Company please visit JoeandJezibell.net/Projects/EasternStar.html!

The Greater Augusta Arts Council Receives a 2009 Constant Contact All-Star Award

Sat, 24 Apr 2010 12:15:27 -0400

Constant Contact recognizes the Greater Augusta Arts Council for commitment to best practices in email marketing

Augusta, GA 4-21-2010- The Greater Augusta Arts Council, today announced that it has received a 2009 All-Star Award from Constant Contact®, Inc., a leading provider of email marketing, event marketing, and online survey tools for small organizations. The Greater Augusta Arts Council was selected for meeting Constant Contact’s best-practice standards for the use of Email Marketing throughout 2009.

"Grace Bowles has done a wonderful job of keeping the community informed about programs, services and events related to the Greater Augusta Arts Council. She has learned how to professionally utilize Constant Contact to make all our communications polished, professional and timely. The Marketing Award is well deserved, Grace takes time to learn new features and I think our Newsletters reflect that effort," says Executive Director Brenda Durant.

GAAC received a 2009 Constant Contact All-Star Award for demonstrating best practices in the effective use of Constant Contact Email Marketing in the following areas:

Frequency of campaigns
Open rates
Bounce rates
Click through rates

"Our customers work hard to build strong relationships with their customers through email marketing and some, such as GAAC, truly excel in this effort," said Gail Goodman, CEO, Constant Contact. "We created our All-Star Awards to highlight those customers who are passionately committed to following our best practices as they work to improve their customer communications. We’re proud of the role we play in helping GAAC be successful and we look forward to continuing to assist the company with its marketing efforts."

Westobou Festival Signature Artist Competition

Sat, 24 Apr 2010 11:58:58 -0400

The Westobou Festival, designed to celebrate excellence in the arts, will showcase a variety of performances and presentations by local, regional, and nationally-recognized artists, primarily in the disciplines of dance, music, theater, and visual arts. The 10-day festival takes place in downtown Augusta, GA, and surrounding areas.

Each year, a visual artist will be selected to "represent" the festival in marketing and promotional materials including - but not limited to - print advertising, billboards, t-shirts, tickets, programs, and press releases.

The 2010 artist is international artist, Philip Morsberger. This application is for the consideration for the 2011 Festival.

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT ENTRIES
Entries must be postmarked by July 15, 2010.

ELIGIBILITY
The juried show is open to any artist living as a full time resident in the United States, age 18 and up. Submissions need to be no larger than 60 in. in any direction and weight cannot exceed 150 pounds. Visual artwork of any medium will be considered. Works previously exhibited at Westobou Festival are ineligible and all work must have been completed within the last two years.

JUROR: Annette Cone-Skelton
Annette Cone-Skelton is one of Georgia’s most influential contemporary art leaders. She is co-founder and director of the Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia (MOCA GA) and has been active in the arts for more than 35 years as an artist, gallery director, and art advisory firm owner.

FEES: $30.00
The entry fee is $30.00 non-refundable, and it entitles each artist to submit up to five entries. Check or money order should be made payable to: Westobou Festival.

AWARD: $500.00 Exhibition opportunity during festival (details to be determined upon selection). Representation as the Signature Artist for 2011.

For more information and an application click here!

Arts Weekly Podcasts

Sat, 24 Apr 2010 11:42:41 -0400

Arts Weekly Host Brenda Durant of the Greater Augusta Arts Council covers arts events for the week of April 24, 2010.

Special guest interview with Bob Kaltenback. Bob introduces the Garden City Chorus's upcoming production "The Melody Lingers on, a Tribute to Irving Berlin."

More about the Garden City Chorus
A cappella music is one of the most highly recognized types of vocal music in the world and barbershop is a prized element. The largest contributor of support for vocal music education in the world, the alliance has formed strong partnerships with school choral groups, music educators, and their organizations. The Society’s successful, enduring resurgence springs directly from our world view and from our commitment to diversity, variety, and quality in all that we do.

We enrich lives through singing...
We perpetuate and celebrate the barbershop harmony style.

We serve each new generation of singers through support of vocal music education.
We serve audiences through an uplifting, wholesome variety of a cappella musical entertainment.
We serve our members by sharing fellowship, performance skills, and leadership development.
We help build better communities and a better world, bonding diverse people through the pure fun of a cappella harmony as we Keep the Whole World Singing!

To learn more about the Garden City Chorus please visit GardenCityChorus.org!

Writers Wanted

Sat, 17 Apr 2010 13:43:56 -0400

Deadlines for entries April 30, 2010

Celebrate Aiken is asking residents to help commemorate the founding of Aiken by writing a poem or short story about Aiken. In celebration of the 175 th Anniversary, the Celebrate Aiken Committee announces a poetry and short story contest to all adults. Each work must include a title and the writer’s name , address, phone, and email address. E-mail entries or deliver to the Aiken Center of the Arts. The deadline for entries is April 30. Click for details!

Annual Arts Recognition Awards Nominations

Sat, 17 Apr 2010 13:36:27 -0400

This program was established to recognize outstanding artistic talent and exceptional initiative and/or leadership in contributing to the advancement of the arts in the greater augusta area. A community committee representative of arts and business leaders will select winners from among the nominees in five categories. Download Nomination Form.

Nominations deadline: May 15, 2010
If you would like to nominate an individual or organization to receive a 2010 Arts Recognition Award, please Download Nomination Form and mail, fax, or e-mail to: The Greater Augusta Arts Council P.O. Box 1776 Augusta, GA 30903 Office: (706) 826-4702 Fax: (706) 826-4723 E-mail: Arts@Augustaarts.com. Awards will be presented by the Greater Augusta Arts Council at the Arts Council General meeting and Annual Awards Reception in June. Details to be released. General public is welcome. The award winners will be featured in the Fall issue of Augusta Magazine. Click here for a list of Previous Winners.

Arts Weekly Podcasts

Sat, 17 Apr 2010 13:36:05 -0400

Arts Weekly Host Brenda Durant of the Greater Augusta Arts Council covers arts events for the week of April 17, 2010.

Special guest interview with Charles Scavullo. Charles discusses "Day at the Imperial" and the unveiling of the new Imperial Theatre logo.
Click here for details!

Special guest interview with Gould Hagler introduces the Downtown Loft Tour for Historic Augusta. Click here for details!

More about the Imperial Theatre
The Mission of the Imperial Theatre is to:

Develop the Imperial Theatre as an innovative performing arts venue, presenting a wide variety of the arts with an emphasis on community diversity.

Providing quality programming consistent with the theatre’s unique acoustics and historic setting.

Restoring and preserving the historic ambience and beauty of the Imperial Theatre facility, while ensuring patron and performer connectivity.

To learn more about the Imperial Theatre go to ImperialTheatre.com!

More about Historic Augusta
The mission of Historic Augusta, Inc. is to preserve historically or architecturally significant sites in Augusta and Richmond County, Georgia. This mission is accomplished in many ways, including identifying significant historic resources in the community, educating the general public about their importance, and assisting others in preserving historic properties. We work with local, state and federal government to protect historic buildings, sites and districts. In some cases we assist in the sale of historic buildings to preservation minded owners, and in rare instances we take title to endangered historic properties until a plan for their preservation can be secured.

To learn more about Historic Augusta please visit HistoricAugusta.org!

Acrylic Workshop Instructors Needed

Sat, 10 Apr 2010 10:18:35 -0400

Grumbacher paint is looking to hire acrylic painters to teach two hours workshops at a major retailer in locations across the United States and Canada. Artists must be capable of demonstrating a still life, landscape, seascape, and floral. We have developed a flexible curriculum in acrylics for an artist to use or adapt to fit to his or her style. We plan to conduct approximately one to four workshops per store per month and the artist will have flexibility in scheduling. Compensation is $100 per workshop, and teaching materials will be provided to the artist at no cost.

Anyone who is interested please email Ellen Cunningham with examples of yourr work in acrylics, along with a resume and contact information.

The Augusta Photo Festival 2010 Competition

Sat, 10 Apr 2010 10:16:10 -0400

The Augusta Photo Festival 2010 Competition

Deadline EXTENDED TO April 18

$2000 in cash prizes + Awards in 6 categories

Nikon D5000 camera to Best of Show

Open to all non-pro photographers aged 18 and over.

Finalist Exhibition and award ceremony

Complete rules an online entry at Augustaphotofestival.org

The Augusta Photo Festival 2010. June 11-20. A celebration of the photographic arts throughout the Central Savannah River Area and beyond. Featuring exhibitions, workshops, lectures, field trips, gallery strolls and more!

Fort Gordon Teen Talent Show Auditions 2010: Auditions Extended

Sat, 10 Apr 2010 10:13:42 -0400

An additional night of auditions to accommodate Teens who were away on Spring Break this week. If you were unable to attend this week, we'll be able to see your audition at the outdoor stage, 7 PM on Tuesday, April 13 at 7 PM

We have something special coming up soon ... our fifth annual Teen Talent Show with full production. We had fantastic success with event for the past four years, winning First Place in the Army Festival of the Performing Arts each year, and we know there will be a lot of interest this year from participants and patrons! This competition is open to all Teens in the CSRA, and selected acts will be entered into into the 2010 Army Festival.

AUDITIONS will be held April 5 and 6 at 7:30 PM.

LOCATION: Outdoor Special Events Stage by Rice Road, across from Woodworth Library. To access turn right on Brainard Avenue, just past the library, then turn right immediately into the parking area across from the fire station. In case of inclement weather, auditions will be held at the Dinner Theatre, bldg 32100, 3rd Avenue.

Categories
Vocal Soloist (male/female), Instrumental Vocalist ,Instrumental Soloist, Rap ,Spoken Word ,Vocal Group., Instrumental Group, Vocal / Instrumental , Dance ( individual and group), Individual and group specialty, Master of Ceremonies. Auditioners should bring CD accompaniment for their act. Vocalists may use a karaoke-type CD without lead vocals, or music-only CD. A piano will also be available if Auditioners wish to bring an accompanist.

Performance Date
May 2, 2010 , 1:00 pm, ADMISSION FREE at the Ft Gordon Spring Festival

CASH PRIZES for winning contestants
First Place $200.00
Second Place $100.00,
Third Place - $50.00

Please note, visitors to Fort Gordon, 16 yrs and over must have a photo ID to enter the gate. Drivers must have State Registration and Proof of Insurance in vehicle.

For more information, contact Steve Walpert

Arts Weekly Podcasts

Sat, 10 Apr 2010 09:57:40 -0400

Arts Weekly Host Brenda Durant of the Greater Augusta Arts Council covers arts events for the week of April 10, 2010. Special guest interview with Kim Overstreet, Program Director for the Sacred Heart Cultural Center. Kim discusses the upcoming Sacred Heart Garden Festival!

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Historic Sacred Heart Cultural Center in downtown Augusta, Georgia, will be the focus for classic southern gardening during its 19th Annual Garden Festival. Enjoy exhibits, lectures, entertainment, and unique Garden Market vendors. Tour private gardens throughout Augusta including historic Summerville. Join the Augusta community as we celebrate the advent of spring and raise funds to support the magnificent Sacred Heart Cultural Center. Take time to enjoy the beauty of nature in a setting rich in history and be a partner in this preservation effort.

Sacred Heart Cultural Center offers the community a wide range of cultural opportunities. Choral concerts, art exhibits, Christmas events, silent movies and an annual garden festival fill the center with beauty and energy. Tours, both guided and self-led, take place daily, and the courtyard serves as a peaceful place to rest and take in the building’s exterior beauty. Visitors explore the building eager to learn about its history, art and architecture. People from all over the world visit Sacred Heart each year. From the magical moments they spend here, it is easily seen that the rewards of this preservation effort are rich and varied.

To learn more about the Sacred Heart Cultural Center please visit SacredHeartAugusta.org!.

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Greater Augusta Arts Council Holds Official Par 3 Party of Augusta April 7, 2010

Sun, 4 Apr 2010 10:17:43 -0400

A quick reminder that The Greater Augusta Arts Council will be hosting the official Par 3 Party of Augusta Wednesday, April 7, 2010 at the Augusta Commons. The event will feature a concert by The Embers, a popular beach band, as well as a vintage fashion show hosted by Vintage Ooollee and Modish Salon, and a Shag Contest.

Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the gate. You can buy advanced Tickets Online Here or at Vintage Ooollee (1121 Broad Street) and Modish Salon (1018 Broad Street). Gates open at 6pm.

Call for Artists

Sun, 4 Apr 2010 10:08:54 -0400

Local

Fort Gordon Teen Talent Show Auditions 2010
Morris Museum Store Requests 12 - 15 Artisans
Westobou Festival Signature Artist Competition
Art in the Park 2010
Creel-Harison Community Art Gallery
Le Chat Noir Call for Plays

Out of Area

6x6x2010: Huge Exhibition of Small Artwork
Visual Arts Competition and Juried Show (Hudgens)
Third Annual National Juried Show sponsored by the Southern Appalachian Artist Guild

For details please visit Artist Resources at AugustaArts.com!

Call for Qualified Consultants

Sun, 4 Apr 2010 10:04:11 -0400

Submission deadline: April 16, 2010

The Georgia Assembly of Community Arts Agencies (GACAA) seeks individuals with experience and expertise in the community arts field to serve as consultants for its CAN initiative. A minimum of 6 years experience in the field, evidence of successful prior consultancy service, and/or commensurate academic credentials will be required. Consultants must also agree to the GACAA negotiated compensation rates.

Those interested should submit a current resume and short biography, at least three references from consultancies in any of the advisor areas listed, and a cover letter stating s/he will be available for CAN consultancies during the next three years. For more information please visit gaartsnetwork.org.

Arts Weekly Podcasts

Sat, 3 Apr 2010 13:16:24 -0400

Arts Weekly Host Brenda Durant of the Greater Augusta Arts Council covers arts events for the week of April 3, 2009. Special guest interviews with Richard Justice, Executive Director for Le Chat Noir and Ashley Petite. Richard and Ashley preview the upcoming production of Del Shores "Trials and Tribulations of a Trailer Trash Housewife" opening April 9, 2010. Listen Now!

Del Shores' 2003 play explores the hidden emotions, shame, and secrecy of battered women, while also offering hope, healing, and truth. A delicate blend of frightened humor and pain, the three act play delves right into the heart of domestic abuse. From hysterical highs, to the depths of tragic lows, the play sweeps the emotional spectrum. Shores draws the audience into the fire, allowing them to experience the emotion from all sides -- the abuser, the abused, and the powerless bystander.

Del Shores has crafted a superb play grounded in his Southern Baptist background. While his unerring ear for the sounds, the life, the joys and strains of a hard scrabble Texas existence bring laughter and tears, his research on domestic violence brings horror. This is not theater for the faint of heart.

The Trials and Tribulations of a Trailer Trash Housewife is presented through a special arrangement by Samuel French, Inc. 45 West 25th Street New York, N.Y. 10010

More about Le Chat Noir
Le Chat Noir (French for "The Black Cat") was a 19th-century cabaret in the Bohemian Montmartre district of Paris. It was opened on 18 November 1881 at 84 Boulevard Rouchechouart by the artist Rodolphe Salis, and closed in 1897. Its imitators have included cabarets from St. Petersburg (The Stray Dog) to Barcelona (Els Quatre Gats) and us!
For more information about Le Chat Noir and upcoming events please visit lcnaugusta.com!