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takoma metro public art – deadline 8/14/09

In Uncategorized on July 11, 2009 at 10:10 pm

Public Art Calls:
 
Takoma Metro Public Art Project
Deadline: Friday, August 14, 2009 at 5:30 pm
Budget: $250,000
 
The DC Creates! Public Art Program at the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (DCCAH), in collaboration with the Washington Area Metropolitan Transit Authority, Art in Transit Program (WMATA) and the Takoma community, seek an artist or art team to design, create, and install artwork that will be located within the Takoma Metro underpass. The goal of this project is to create a vibrant and inviting gateway to the Takoma DC community. The colorful artwork will provide an “avenue” for residents, commuters and visitors to enjoy, admire and revitalize the community as well as express the unique story of historic Takoma.
 
 
For more information, email rachel.dickerson@dc.gov or call (202) 724-5613.  To download the applications please go to www.dcarts.dc.gov (Public Art – Current Calls for Entries).  Artists wishing to collaborate, needing assistance with submission proposals, or needing organization assistance can contact Shauna Lee Lange Arts Advisory.
 
 
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Rachel Dickerson
DC Creates Public Art Manager
DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities
1371 Harvard Street, NW
Washington DC 20009
(202) 724-5617 direct
(202) 213-9943 cell
(202) 724-5613 main
(202) 727-4135 fax
www.dcarts.dc.gov

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wolf trap's 39th annual international children's festival – arts opportunity

In Uncategorized on July 11, 2009 at 9:06 pm

The Arts Council of Fairfax County invites the arts community to participate in the 39th annual International Children’s Festival at Wolf Trap on September 19 & 20, 2009 from 10 am – 4pm. This is a brand new initiative and a great opportunity for our local artists!  The deadline for applications is August 1, 2009. 
 
Participate in the Arts & Crafts Village!  We are looking for artists to give educational demonstrations in their disciplines, once a day.  Artists are welcome to sell their work as well. It is a great opportunity to expand your audience and take part in a global arts festival.

The International Children’s Festival at Wolf Trap is the premier international arts education experience in the United States.  Arts & Crafts Village 
We can accept up to 30 individual artists or artist groups. Artist applications will be reviewed by a panel of art professionals. 

You can download the Word document at: http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=wq6ys7cab.0.0.ccasrsbab.0&ts=S0400&p=http%3A%2F%2Finternationalchildrensfestival.org%2Fdownloads%2FArts%26CraftsVillage_Application.doc&id=preview 
and e-mail us at artsandcrafts@artsfairfax.org 

For more information on the call-out, please visit http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=wq6ys7cab.0.0.ccasrsbab.0&ts=S0400&p=http%3A%2F%2Finternationalchildrensfestival.org%2Ffestival%2Fapplications%2Fvisual-artist-application&id=preview.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Jamel McKelvia, International Children´s Festival Intern, at jamel.mckelvia@artsfairfax.org 
or by phone at (703) 642-0862 x5.  If you are a metropolitan DC artist and need help submitting to this event or organizing for it, call Shauna Lee Lange Arts Advisory.

 

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workhouse arts center in lorton

In Uncategorized on July 11, 2009 at 4:58 pm
 
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

2nd Saturday Art Walks At the Workhouse, beginning July 11

Beginning July 11 the Workhouse studio artists will keep their doors open after hours on the 2nd Saturday of each month, and they invite you to join them for the 2nd Saturday Art Walks at the Workhouse. The 2ndSaturday art walks are the perfect time to explore the Workhouse and experience the vitality, creativity and diversity of the artists who make up this unique arts community.

As you stroll around the campus during these monthly art walks, you can take in the latest Workhouse artist exhibitions, learn about each buildings’ featured artist-of-the-month, participate in artist talks and demos and enjoy music and light refreshments. Pick up a summer arts passport from any of the galleries beginning July 11 and have your passport stamped in each of the studio buildings as you visit with the artists. Visitors who gather stamps from each of the studio buildings and Gallery W-16 throughout the summer can enter to win an exciting prize! More details about the summer arts passport program is coming soon!  

Peruse the Artist Directory online to get a glimpse of the talent and creativity that the Workhouse campus holds, then mark your calendars and plan to spend some artsy Saturday evenings at the Workhouse! The art walks will run from 6PM until 9PM each month.

2nd Saturday art walk dates for 2009: July 11, August 8, September 12, October 10, November 14, December 12.

In conjunction with each of the monthly art walks, the Association of Interior Design Professionals (AIDP) will present Art, Wine and Design receptions from 6PM to 7PM in Gallery W-16. AIDP and LAF are partnering to bring together artists, interior design professionals and the public to highlight the creative incorporation of original art into interior design settings. All are invited to talk art and design with these creative design professionals.

We finally got to explore the site on July 11th, 2009.  Here’s some photos from our visit.

 

ceramics work studio

ceramics work studio

glimpse into private studio

glimpse into private studio

ceramic glaze board

ceramic glaze board

the band (old hard rock)

the band (old hard rock)

studio 7 entrance

studio 7 entrance

wreath in glassworks studios

wreath in glassworks studios

painter's studio

painter's studio

assorted pastels (the artist recommends sennelier)

assorted pastels (the artist recommends sennelier)