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Arts News July 2-8

03 Jul Arts News July 2-8

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Remembering Ann Johnson

“There is an art to community-building and good citizenship.

Annie Johnson was a virtuoso.”
 
Augusta Chronicle Editorial Staff, June 29
Yesterday, the funeral for Ann Johnson, retired executive assistant to the President of Paine College,  was held at Paine College’s Gilbert-Lambuth Memorial Chapel. Ann Johnson, one of Augusta’s most enthusiastic supporters of the arts, passed away June 29. She made quite an impact in the community, as evidenced by the standing-room only service filled with loved ones, artists, community members and city officials. She will be greatly missed in Augusta.
Her family has asked that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Jessye Norman School of the Arts, Paine College, the Augusta Chapter of The Links, Inc. or the transportation ministry of Elim Baptist Church.  Click here to read more at Chronicle.augusta.com
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Westobou announces 2018 Lineup, new festival pass

Westobou Festival has announced its 2018 lineup, and a brand new feature for festival ticket-buyers – the festival pass!  For a limited time, festival go-ers can buy a pass that gives them entry to all the events offered by Westobou for $50. Early-bird prices end on July 9.
View the 2018 lineup and buy tickets at westoboufestival.com –  Click here.

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Congratulations Mary S. Byrd Gallery of Art on winning Ellsworth Kelly Award from the Foundation for Contemporary Arts!

The Mary S. Byrd Gallery of Art, located on the campus of Augusta University, has garnered national attention with the recent announcement that it has been selected as the winner of the third annual Ellsworth Kelly Award from the Foundation for Contemporary Arts. Congratulations to the Gallery team!

The $40,000 award, which is given to galleries by the Foundation to support exhibitions by emerging, mid-career artists, will go to producing a solo exhibition by Atlanta-based artist Bojana Ginn, slated for Fall 2019.

Insurance for Artists – Aspirations Workshop next Tuesday!

Don’t miss the next session of Aspirations for artists – July 10! Learn the benefits of insuring yourself and your artwork to protect your personal finances, with speaker Preston Moss.

Expert speakers will present on each topic and answer any questions attendees may have.  See below for the workshop schedule and descriptions of each session. Free for members of the Greater Augusta Arts Council, $5 for non-members (cash or card at the door)

Upcoming sessions

July 10 – Insurance for Artists with Preston Moss

August 14 – Navigating Taxes as an Artist with Summer Bell

Learn more and RSVP at AugustaArts.com

Got an idea for a session you would like to see in the Fall? Let us know!

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City Arts Grants Applications Open Now – Deadline August 2

Applications for FY19 grants through the City Arts Grants program are open now! This program distributes funds from the City of Augusta to arts-focused nonprofits based in Richmond County. The deadline for all application materials will be due by August 2.

 
New this year
  • Answers to narrative questions are requested in Microsoft Word Document format
  • Project grants have returned to a $5,000 maximum
  • The grading rubric used by panelists will be viewable by applicants
 
 
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AND ONE LAST THING…
HAVE A FUN AND SAFE FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION!! 🙂