11 Dec Augusta Arts News, Week of December 11-17
The Arts in Augusta make great gifts!
Still working on that shopping list for perfect holiday gifts? Make sure to choose some Augusta art for your loved ones! There are plenty of opportunities to find just the right artwork or arts experience for the family and friends on your list.
Consider buying tickets to a local concert, picking up some one-of-a-kind crafts and artwork at our artistic businesses, a gift certificate to an arts class, or even making a donation to an arts nonprofits in honor of someone close to you.
Use AugustaArts.com to plan your next holiday shopping stop!
Nominate a Business for the BCA 10: Best Businesses Partnering with the Arts in America
Every year, Americans for the Arts, through its Business Committee for the Arts program, recognizes 10 businesses of all sizes for their exceptional involvement with the arts that enriches the workplace and the community. These companies set the standard for excellence and serve as role models for others to follow. Nominations for the BCA 10 are open now. Click here to learn more.
Upcoming Deadlines – Calls for Artists & Submissions
The Greater Augusta Arts Council maintains a page dedicated to calls for artists and submissions for local and regional arts opportunities. Several listings have deadlines approaching in the coming weeks. VIEW ALL CALLS FOR ARTISTS
Friends of the Augusta Library 2017 Writing Contest, deadline December 15
The Friends of the Augusta Library (“Friends”) is pleased to announce the Friends’ 2017 Writing Contest.The winning entrant(s) will have their manuscript printed in an upcoming edition of the FOAL quarterly newsletter and on the Friends’ website.
Southern Prize and State Fellowships, Deadline December 15
“The South Arts Southern Prize and State Fellowships acknowledge, support and celebrate the highest quality artistic work being created in the American South.
SIDES ROAD WATER TANK ARTWORK, NC, Deadline December 15
“The Winston- Salem/Forsyth County (NC) Public Art Commission is seeking an artist or artist team to design artwork for a water tank in the city of Winston – Salem.
Roswell Arts Fund’s Pre-qualified Mural Artist list, Deadline December 20
Roswell Arts Fund is creating a Local/Regional Registry of Pre-Qualified Public Art Mural Artists, in an effort to streamline the artist selection process for a range of upcoming mural projects in Roswell, GA.
Script Submissions open for Quickies Short Play festival, deadline December 31
“Le Chat Noir is seeking original scripts by local authors for our ninth annual short play festival. Performances are April 13, 14, 19, 20, and 21, at 8 pm. This showcase has become one of our most popular productions.”
Spring Arts Festival, Deadline December 31
Set amid picturesque turn-of-the-century homes in the Northeast Gainesville Historic District, the 49th annual Santa Fe College Spring Arts Festival on Sat.-Sun., April 7-8, offers fun and inspiration for the whole family
Artist Application Open Now for Wet Paint 2018! Deadline Feb. 4
Artwork submissions are now open for the Wet Paint Party & Sale, an annual party presented by the Greater Augusta Arts Council. To be hosted Saturday, February 24, 7-10:30pm at the Sacred Heart Cultural Center, the party offers a platform for local artists to sell their recent work in a one-of-a-kind art auction.
The deadline to submit work for Wet Paint Party & Sale is February 4. Artists who are interested in submitting a piece of recent work to the auction can learn more by clicking this link. Early submissions will be included in promotional materials such as commercials and printed invitations (early deadline to be included: January 10).
Winter Art Sale on Display Now! Art from 14 local artists available
The 2nd annual Winter Art Sale is now hanging at the Municipal Building Gallery located at 535 Telfair St. All work is small scale and affordably priced (under $150), perfect for holiday gift giving.
Purchased artwork will be available to be taken home on the same day as your purchase, call the office at 706-826-4702 or email [email protected]
Featured artists in this year’s Winter Art Sale:
Lea Rigdon, Robert Ryans, and Ana Tamara