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Magnolia dance events and fiddle lessons!

Wednesday, October 31st, 2007

 

Happy Halloween!
 

Put your dancing shoes on!
 

It’s time for the November Magnolia Dance!!!
Come on over!
 

This Saturday, November 3rd at the American Legion Hall in
Seekonk, MA
 

7:30 Dance Instruction
Directions from Providence:
 

I 195 E to exit 1 in MA (route 114a) Turn left onto 114A for about 1.3 miles.
Just before the Gristmill Restaurant,
Bear left and the hall will be on the left 1/4 mile down.
 

From Fall River;  Same as above EXECPT turn right onto Route 114A

 

ALSO:
 

FIDDLE CLASS STARTING IN NOVEMBER!
A few folks have asked about fiddle lessons; 
 I’ll be teaching a beginning group class for adults starting in November, on Thursday evenings at 7:30. 
 

If you  would like to know more, let me know, and I can tell you more about it. 
mkfiddle@earthlink.net

 

Upcoming: Magnolia Dance Dec 1st! 
AND:
 

The Fourth Annual Magnolia New Year’s Eve Party!!
  American Legion Post 311 Seekonk MA 
      (same place as our regular dances)
 We’ll start with dancing at 9PM  with an intermission of
         delectable desserts make by Magnolia.
 There will be Zydeco CDs playing during the break 
so you can keep on dancing!
 There’ll be a New Year’s toast and the return of the  
       wonderful ‘Waltz in the New Year’ Mixer.  
Music till 12:30 AM   
$17
 

Tickets available at the door!!!

Organizational Support for Pawtucket Non-Profits

Wednesday, October 31st, 2007

City of Pawtucket
Organizational Support Program
for Pawtucket-based Non-Profit Arts Organizations
  Purpose
 Pawtucket’s arts organizations attract thousands of patrons to venues throughout the City each year. While the exact collective economic development impacts derived from these activities are difficult to quantify, it is abundantly clear that the City’s overall creative economy and visitor industry are greatly enhanced by the presence of these groups in the community.  In recognition of these continuing contributions and the desire of the City to promote the long-term sustainability of these institutions, the City is offering an organizational support funding program for Pawtucket based non-profit arts organizations.
 

Program Eligibility Requirements
 

Applicants must meet all of the following requirements:
 

  • Provide evidence of being a 501 c (3) non profit arts and/or cultural producing or presenting organization that has been in operation at least one year.
  • Provide evidence of having an active volunteer Board of Directors that meets a minimum of three times a year.
  • Provide year-round (at least nine months out of the year) public arts programming, including performances, exhibitions, or other ongoing arts activities at the Pawtucket venue.
  • Provide documentation of a 12-month or long-term programming and operations plan that covers the period for which operating support assistance is sought.
  • Provide an independent audited financial statement, prepared by a certified public accountant for the most recently completed fiscal year.

*Note: This program is not designed for festivals, single events, or individuals.
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Hera at One Capitol Hill - Opening Reception Wednesday November 7th

Wednesday, October 31st, 2007

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Hera Gallery Presents,


Hera at One Capitol Hill

At the Atrium Gallery

November 1st November 30th , 2007

Opening Reception: Wednesday, November 7th, 5:00 7:00pm

Hera Gallery is pleased to announce the upcoming show, Hera at One Capitol Hill, hosted by the Atrium Gallery. This show features the work of Hera Gallery members Alexandra Broches, Linda Denosky-Smart, Jeannette Jacobs, John Kotula, Jill McLaughlin, Maureen Murray, Barbara Pagh, Roberta Richman, and Myron Rubenstein. The artists of Hera Gallery represent an identity of dedicated, passionate, contemporary artists located within our community.

Hera at One Capitol Hill will offer a unique opportunity for Hera Gallery artists to be represented together in a conglomerate environment. The artists that are affiliated with the Hera Gallery are as unique and varied as the artwork that they create. Photography, printmaking, painting, and mixed media works on paper will come together to create a synchronicity of artworks referencing the individual artists and the ideals that Hera Gallery has been founded on. This exhibition will also give Hera Gallery members a specific opportunity to present their explorations in contemporary cultural, social, and aesthetic issues to a new audience.will offer a unique opportunity for Hera Gallery artists to be represented together in a conglomerate environment. The artists that are affiliated with the Hera Gallery are as unique and varied as the artwork that they create. Photography, printmaking, painting, and mixed media works on paper will come together to create a synchronicity of artworks referencing the individual artists and the ideals that Hera Gallery has been founded on. This exhibition will also give Hera Gallery members a specific opportunity to present their explorations in contemporary cultural, social, and aesthetic issues to a new audience.Located at 327 Main Street in Wakefield, Hera Gallery was founded in 1974 and has been a pioneer in the genesis of artist-run exhibitions spaces. Originally conceptualized as a venue for women artists, often under-represented at the time in commercial galleries, Hera has broadened its mission to include the work of regionally and nationally recognized artists of both genders who are at all stage of their careers. Today, Hera is the place to go to see innovative contemporary art in Rhode Island. Hera features eleven months of programming, with gallery artist exhibitions as well as topical exhibitions featuring outside artists. Heras programs have expanded to include open mic and spoken word evenings, concerts, performance, film presentations and programming by local high school students. Heras programs continue to gain support of the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts, Rhode Island Council for the Humanities, the Rhode Island Foundation and the local community. will offer a unique opportunity for Hera Gallery artists to be represented together in a conglomerate environment. The artists that are affiliated with the Hera Gallery are as unique and varied as the artwork that they create. Photography, printmaking, painting, and mixed media works on paper will come together to create a synchronicity of artworks referencing the individual artists and the ideals that Hera Gallery has been founded on. This exhibition will also give Hera Gallery members a specific opportunity to present their explorations in contemporary cultural, social, and aesthetic issues to a new audience.Located at 327 Main Street in Wakefield, Hera Gallery was founded in 1974 and has been a pioneer in the genesis of artist-run exhibitions spaces. Originally conceptualized as a venue for women artists, often under-represented at the time in commercial galleries, Hera has broadened its mission to include the work of regionally and nationally recognized artists of both genders who are at all stage of their careers. Today, Hera is the place to go to see innovative contemporary art in Rhode Island. Hera features eleven months of programming, with gallery artist exhibitions as well as topical exhibitions featuring outside artists.  Hera At One Capitol Hill will offer a unique opportunity for Hera Gallery artists to be represented together in a conglomerate environment. The artists that are affiliated with the Hera Gallery are as unique and varied as the artwork that they create. Photography, printmaking, painting, and mixed media works on paper will come together to create a synchronicity of artworks referencing the individual artists and the ideals that Hera Gallery has been founded on. This exhibition will also give Hera Gallery members a specific opportunity to present their explorations in contemporary cultural, social, and aesthetic issues to a new audience.Located at 327 Main Street in Wakefield, Hera Gallery was founded in 1974 and has been a pioneer in the genesis of artist-run exhibitions spaces. Originally conceptualized as a venue for women artists, often under-represented at the time in commercial galleries, Hera has broadened its mission to include the work of regionally and nationally recognized artists of both genders who are at all stage of their careers. Today, Hera is the place to go to see innovative contemporary art in Rhode Island. Hera features eleven months of programming, with gallery artist exhibitions as well as topical exhibitions featuring outside artists.Hera At One Capitol Hill will offer a unique opportunity for Hera Gallery artists to be represented together in a conglomerate environment. The artists that are affiliated with the Hera Gallery are as unique and varied as the artwork that they create. Photography, printmaking, painting, and mixed media works on paper will come together to create a synchronicity of artworks referencing the individual artists and the ideals that Hera Gallery has been founded on. This exhibition will also give Hera Gallery members a specific opportunity to present their explorations in contemporary cultural, social, and aesthetic issues to a new audience.Located at 327 Main Street in Wakefield, Hera Gallery was founded in 1974 and has been a pioneer in the genesis of artist-run exhibitions spaces. Originally conceptualized as a venue for women artists, often under-represented at the time in commercial galleries, Hera has broadened its mission to include the work of regionally and nationally recognized artists of both genders who are at all stage of their careers. Today, Hera is the place to go to see innovative contemporary art in Rhode Island. Hera features eleven months of programming, with gallery artist exhibitions as well as topical exhibitions featuring outside artists. Hera At One Capitol Hill will offer a unique opportunity for Hera Gallery artists to be represented together in a conglomerate environment. The artists that are affiliated with the Hera Gallery are as unique and varied as the artwork that they create. Photography, printmaking, painting, and mixed media works on paper will come together to create a synchronicity of artworks referencing the individual artists and the ideals that Hera Gallery has been founded on. This exhibition will also give Hera Gallery members a specific opportunity to present their explorations in contemporary cultural, social, and aesthetic issues to a new audience.Located at 327 Main Street in Wakefield, Hera Gallery was founded in 1974 and has been a pioneer in the genesis of artist-run exhibitions spaces. Originally conceptualized as a venue for women artists, often under-represented at the time in commercial galleries, Hera has broadened its mission to include the work of regionally and nationally recognized artists of both genders who are at all stage of their careers. Today, Hera is the place to go to see innovative contemporary art in Rhode Island. Hera features eleven months of programming, with gallery artist exhibitions as well as topical exhibitions featuring outside artists. 

Hera At One Capitol Hill will offer a unique opportunity for Hera Gallery artists to be represented together in a conglomerate environment. The artists that are affiliated with the Hera Gallery are as unique and varied as the artwork that they create. Photography, printmaking, painting, and mixed media works on paper will come together to create a synchronicity of artworks referencing the individual artists and the ideals that Hera Gallery has been founded on. This exhibition will also give Hera Gallery members a specific opportunity to present their explorations in contemporary cultural, social, and aesthetic issues to a new audience.Located at 327 Main Street in Wakefield, Hera Gallery was founded in 1974 and has been a pioneer in the genesis of artist-run exhibitions spaces. Originally conceptualized as a venue for women artists, often under-represented at the time in commercial galleries, Hera has broadened its mission to include the work of regionally and nationally recognized artists of both genders who are at all stage of their careers. Today, Hera is the place to go to see innovative contemporary art in Rhode Island. Hera features eleven months of programming, with gallery artist exhibitions as well as topical exhibitions featuring outside artists. 

The atrium gallery is a project of the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts and the Rhode Island Department of Administration. Free & open to the public, the Atrium gallery is located at One Capitol Hill in the first floor lobby of the William E. Powers Administration Building on Smith Street in Providence, across from the Rhode Island State House.  Hours are 8:30-4:30, Monday-Friday. 

These programs are presented with partial support from The Rhode Island State Council on the Arts, Hera Educational Foundation, and The Friends of Hera. Hera Gallery is free and open to the public and is accessible to persons with disabilities. Parking is available... ........  

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2008 Residency Season at the Artists’ Enclave at I-Park

Wednesday, October 31st, 2007

Application Deadline: December 31, 2007

I-Park announces its eighth season hosting The Artists’ Enclave.  Artists’ residencies, self-directed/project oriented, will be offered from May through November 2008.  Most sessions are four weeks in duration.  Residencies will be offered to visual (including digital) artists, music composers, environmental artists, landscape and garden designers, creative writers and architects.  Work samples will be evaluated through a competitive, juried process. 

There is a $20 application processing fee required and artists are responsible for their own transportation to and from the area.  They also provide for their own food and work materials.  The facility is otherwise offered at no cost to accepted artists. 

I-Park is a 450-acre natural woodland retreat in rural East Haddam, Connecticut.  Accommodations include comfortable private living quarters in an 1850’s farmhouse, shared bathroom facilities and a private studio on the grounds.  An electric kiln, music equipment, wireless internet and library facilities are provided. 

International applicants welcome.  To defray the cost of travel, a $1,000 grant will be offered in 2008 to two international artists whose work is held in particularly high regard by the selection committee (details to follow). 

For additional project information, go to our website: http://www.i-park.org   Application materials for 2008, including an in depth FAQ, will be available in early October 2007 and will be available for direct download from the website (Residency Program section).

E-mail: ipark2002@ureach.com.  Phone: 860-873-2468.

Mark Freedman at Didi Suydam Contemporary in Newport

Wednesday, October 31st, 2007

FreedmanNew paintings and oil pastels by Mark Freedman are now on view at Didi Suydam Contemporary in Newport. The collection of work ,entitled “Bold Points”,is primarily focussed on the industrial landscapes surrounding New York City and Providence. The show runs thru mid- November. Call gallery for hours. 848 -9414.