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LaCrosse Community Theatre is seeking an artist to display work during
their first show this coming season. The show is West Side Story. They
prefer work that relates to the show. About 2000 people attend the
performances so this is good exposure. the theater takes a 25%
commission on sales.
Work is to be hung last week of august and remain through september.
Contact Joan Nee if interested:artistjoan@gmail.com
* It is that time of year already! It is time for me to publish information about our fall workshop, as La Crosse Society of Arts and Craft's members receive the information before the workshop is advertised to the public. Because there is a limit to the amount of people that can attend, this early publishing gives each of you time to make a decision if you want to attend. The dates of the workshop October 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st, and 22nd, 2010.
La Crosse Society of Arts & Crafts offers three $100 member scholarships to the fall workshop. Our purpose is to encourage our members in their pursuit of artistic excellence. Members may apply for any reason: artistic goals,financial reasons, personal circumstances, etc. Applications are considered for any and all reasons. Be assured that all applications/ statements will remain confidential. Applications are available on this website
or by contacting the workshop chair, Margaret Kastel Carlson at: paintedwings
Applications on the Downloads/Application page
Sparta, Wisconsin, Artists from Monroe County and the surrounding area who would like to learn about a Sparta-based art and fine crafts center are encouraged to attend a meeting at 5 p.m. on Monday, August 16 at the Sparta Chamber Depot. The vision is to establish a gallery space owned and controlled by artists so that they have a storefront, control over how art is presented, and creative support. To enable this, a group is working to establish an art & fine craft co-op gallery in downtown Sparta. Space permitting, the group may also offer classes for the community and studio space for artists. “This next meeting is quite important,” says Holly Grady, Director of the Sparta Area Chamber of Commerce. “We’ve got workable spaces identified and a small group committed to making the gallery happen but, in order for the art center to become reality, we need others to commit to the cooperative dream.” The co-op is currently looking for artists interested in become founding members. The fledgling Sparta Art and Fine Craft Co-op is one of many initiatives inspired by Create It!, an effort launched this spring by Monroe County Economic Development & Tourism Committee to spotlight local artists, musicians and other creative entrepreneurs. The initiative is a counterpart to the iBuyMoCo Campaign, which encourages county residents to support Monroe County businesses. Interested artists who cannot attend the Sparta co-op meeting or would like further information on becoming involved can contact the volunteer coordinators: Deb Severson [deb@whispirit.com 608-269-6218] or Debbie Kemper [debjkemper@yahoo.com 608-366-1959 or 608-633-1464]. Debbie Kemper 712 Habhegger Avenue, Sparta, WI 54656 608-633-1464 debjkemper@yahoo.com
A Season of Art:
It's our third Season. We are looking for high quality artists - fine art or fine craft. Applications on the Downloads/Application page Valley Ridge Art Studio: is a facility that conducts retreats, workshops, and her activities with a year-round schedule. Cheryl Keefe brings it to our attention with a strong recommendation for this rural location about two hours' drive from La Crosse in eastern Grant County. Check it out at: w.valleyridgeartstudio.com/
Would you like to hang your art work in the offices of Senator Dan Kapanke or Representative Jennifer Schilling? Contact Dolores Marusarz for more information. Artists are needed! contact her at doloresmarusarz@gmail.com
Pam Lee is teaching classes at Hobby Lobby. Look up Pam's website click here for more information.
Ellen Roles is teaching classes in her home. Call her at 608-782-1153 for more information.
Pump House Regional Art Center: There are many wonderful classes scheduled with great instructors. For more information call the Pump House or check out their website for more details. click here
Linda Steine will be teaching to courses at Western Technical College. Fall offerings include; Beginning Acrylic and Drawing classes, each with an open studio opportunity. New this year, 2 1 day workshops; Painting the Landscape, and Water Based Oils.
Contact Linda at 608-386-9457 for more information.
Hey, where are you exhibiting your art? I would love to enter it here! Contact Linda at: linda steine
AWARDS
Sister Margaret Slosser Award 2010: Anne Gronbeck Peterson
Member of the Year 2010: Connie Helgerson
People Choice Award 2010: Suzanne Merkl - Necklace
WORKSHOP SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
WRAP: AWARDS 2010
WRAP is an outreach of UW-Madison and has been operating since 1940.