Lift Ev'ry Voice

A Tribute to the Elders – Recognizing the Past and Present

Part of Berkshire County’s first Lift Ev’ry Voice Festival

Great Barrington, MA – A Tribute to the Elders ceremony honors and recognizes African-American residents of Berkshire County age 70 and above who have paved the way for present and future generations with their contributions. The July 9 program at the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center in Great Barrington, Mass. will pay homage to their struggles and deep commitment to family and community, as well as their enduring legacy of courage and inspiration.
Honorees will first be celebrated at an invitation only luncheon at 11:30 a.m. at the Castle Street Café in Great Barrington. The public is invited to attend a 2 p.m. program filled with music, dance, poetry and an awards presentation at Mahaiwe.
The ceremony will feature performance by Paradox Jazz Trio, Youth Alive, and the Olga Dunn Dance Company. The keynote speaker is Dr. Frances Jones-Sneed; the master of ceremony is Minister Warren Dews Jr.
Ticket prices range from $5 to $25; $5 for seniors, $10 for individuals and $25 for a family of four. Tickets are available online at Mahaiwe, 413-528-0100, or at Mahaiwe’s box office.

About The Lift Ev’ry Voice Festival
Lift Ev’ry Voice Festival celebrates the diverse traditions of African-American community, arts and culture, history and heritage in Berkshire County and across the nation. The festival includes a wide variety of programming throughout the Berkshires by participating arts and heritage organizations and groups, including Barrington Stage Company, Tanglewood, the Sterling & Francine Clark Art Institute, the Du Bois Center, Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival, Multicultural BRIDGE, the Colonial Theatre, the Upper Housatonic Valley African-American Heritage Trail, Mass MoCA, and many others. For more information visit Lift Ev'ry Voice Festival

Artsy Shark & Art in New York City

Artsy Shark & Art in New York City Websites The work on Robin Antar has been proudly featured on the Artsy Shark and Art in New York City websites. Enjoy her fascinating story and her portfolio, and visit her website for more information.

My passion as a sculptor involves a technique I uncovered more than 20 years ago — the precise art of creating “virtual records” of contemporary culture — capturing common, everyday items in stone, from Milano cookies to Heinz ketchup. Essentially, I replicate these items on a real life-scale, complete with meticulous detail. I achieve this absolute realism by incorporating parts of the actual object, as well as custom-made stains, paints, plastics and gold leaf. It’s more than art imitating life, it’s art mirroring life.

In addition to my ‘Realism in Stone,’ I have many abstract works in my collection. My abstract work is a reflection of my experiences combined with emotion. Each abstract creation is one-of-a-kind, and has a unique significance, which emanates an essence and an aura of its own. The life-like creations from various types of stone are chiseled meticulously to form a visual extravaganza as well as an intellectual playground of wonderment. Each time the viewer looks at a piece , they see something different, allowing one to draw in its beauty through an individual perspective. The true beauty of abstract art is not just what appears to the naked eye, but what lies beneath the surface.

My work has been featured in exhibitions and museums across the U.S. as well as in private and corporate collections. They include: Sotheby’s, NY; the National Art Club, NY; Nabisco Gallery, NJ; Fine Art Management Enterprises, Miami, FL; the City Museum of St. Louis, Mo.; the Provincetown Art Museum, Provincetown, MA; the MGM Grand Hotel, Las Vegas, NV, and others.

Recent commissions include Dr. Marten Boots, England; Skechers Boots USA; California and Chateau Haut-Brion wines, France.

My work has garnered publicity coverage in print and broadcast nationwide, including the New York Post, New York Daily News, Las Vegas Tribune, Fashion Manuscript, Art Business News and Sportswear International, and NY Home, to name a few. Broadcast coverage includes Today in New York, Fox News in Las Vegas, NY, HGTV’s “That Clever”, and 1010 Wins radio in New York.

I have received many accolades and recognition for my work. I have been awarded the Allied Artists of America (Gold Medal of Honor and asked to become a full member), Match Up (first prize) in sculpture, work selected to be in Best of America artists and artisans, Best of New York Artists Books (second place) in sculpture, United Creators, (second place), Sculptural Pursuit (4th place in their national annual competition). My professional memberships include Pen and Brush, NYC; National Association of Women Artists and the National Sculpture Society.

	Sincerely, Robin Antar Sculptor Antar Studios Inc. email: info@rantar.com web: www.rantar.com blog: www.stonesculptures.org

Nassau County Museum of Art

September & October 2011


Closed for Show Change September 5— 16
Reopening September 17

 

EXHIBITIONS

MAIN GALLERIES
Through September 4, 2011 (opened on May 21)
RICHARD AVEDON: PHOTOGRAPHER OF INFLUENCE
American photographer Richard Avedon worked in New York from the 1950s through to the 21st century. He is highly regarded for revolutionizing the genre of portraiture and is known for his depictions of politicians, artists, models, and Hollywood stars, among them Audrey Hepburn, Bob Dylan, Marilyn Monroe, and Andy Warhol. Avedon created some of the most iconic works of the 20th century. His influence in the world of fashion photography created the transition to the emotionally compelling images we see today.

SECOND FLOOR GALLERIES
Through September 4, 2011 (opened on May 21)
JOSEF ALBERS
FORMULATION: ARTICULATION
Formulation: Articulation includes 127 silk-screened prints based on geometric designs and complex relationships of color. In these prints, Josef Albers (1888-1976) explores different effects of perception, such as the illusion of movement and the interaction of adjacent colors. His color research extended into such series as Treble Clef, Variations on a Theme, and Homage to the Square, all represented in this portfolio. An overview of Albers’ life work, this series of prints was published in 1972 by Harry N. Abrams, New York. The images were selected and arranged in specific order by Albers himself.

CONTEMPORARY GALLERY & ART SPACE FOR CHILDREN
Through September 4, 2011 (opened on May 21)
ROBERT HITE: IMAGINED HISTORIES
Sculptures sited among Hudson Valley landscapes will be seen in Robert Hite: Imagined Histories. Hite is a sculptor, painter and photographer whose work reflects nature and the surrounding landscape. From 2006 to 2010, he installed and photographed a series of mixed/media architectural sculptures called Imagined Histories: Hudson Valley Landscapes. The exhibitions in the Contemporary Gallery and Art Space for Children include sculpture from this series and black and white photographs of works from the series. The works of the exhibitions have been selected by Elaine Berger for the museum’s Contemporary Collectors Circle and by Museum Director Karl E. Willers, Ph.D.
 

Opening September 17 in the Main Galleries

MAIN GALLERIES
September 17, 2011 through November 27, 2011
FRANCISCO GOYA: LOS CAPRICHOS
This exhibition features an early first edition of Los Caprichos, a set of 80 etchings by Spanish artist Francisco de Goya y Lucientes that was published in 1799. It is one of the most influential series of graphic images in the history of Western art.
 

Opening September 17 in the Second Floor Galleries

SECOND FLOOR GALLERIES
September 17, 2011 through November 27, 2011
RIMER CARDILLO
Rimer Cardillo of Uruguay is one of the most prominent South American artists working today and a preeminent printmaker who is well known for his pioneering technical innovations. He creates major outdoor pieces that he refers to as “cupi” (from the native Guarani word for anthill), as well as photo and film based documentaries.


ON THE GROUNDS
Ongoing

Sculpture Park
More than 50 works, many of them monumental in size, by renowned artists including Fernando Botero, Tom Otterness, George Rickey and Mark DiSuvero among others are situated to interact with nature on the museum’s magnificent 145-acre property.

Walking Trails
The museum’s 145 acres include many marked nature trails through the woods, perfect for family hikes or independent exploration.

Gardens
From restored Formal Gardens of historic importance to quiet little nooks for dreaming away an afternoon, the museum’s 145 acre property features many lush examples of horticultural arts. Come view our expanded gardens and beautiful new path to the museum.



EVENTS

FOR THE FAMILY
Sundays from 1 p.m.
September 4. 18 & 25
October 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30
FAMILY SUNDAYS AT THE MUSEUM
Now there's even more reason for families to plan the weekend around a visit to Nassau County Museum of Art. Each Sunday the museum offers a 1 p.m. docent-led family walk-through of the exhibition and, beginning at 1:30 p.m., supervised art activities for the whole family. Special family guides of the main exhibition are available in the galleries. Family Sundays at the Museum are free with museum admission. Weekend parking fee is $2 (members free). Family Sundays are held in the museum’s main building, the Arnold & Joan Saltzman Fine Art Building.

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Due to space limitations, reservations are needed for all events at
Nassau County Museum of Art. Log onto nassaumuseum.org/events
for details on events and reservations.
 

Docent Led Tours of the Main Galleries Exhibition, Tuesday-Sunday at 2 p.m.
Docent Led Family Tours, Sundays at 1 p.m.
Tours are free with museum admission
There is a $2 per car parking fee on weekends (members free)
 

Nassau County Museum of Art is located at One Museum Drive (just off Northern Boulevard, Route 25A, two traffic lights west of Glen Cove Road) in Roslyn Harbor. Hours are 11 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Docent-led tours of the exhibition are offered at 2 p.m. each day. Admission to the galleries in the Arnold & Joan Saltzman Fine Art Building is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors (62+) and $4 for students and children (4-12). Admission includes entrance to the Art Space for Children. Hours for the Art Space for Children are Tuesday through Sunday 12 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission for the Art Space only is $5 for adults, $4 for children 4-12. Members are admitted free. There is a $2 parking fee on weekends (no charge to members). The Museum Gift Shop is open during museum hours.

Nassau County Museum of Art and its activities are made possible through the support of Nassau County, under County Executive Edward P. Mangano and the Nassau County Legislature, the museum’s board of trustees, memberships, corporate memberships, event and exhibition sponsors, admissions, special events, private and corporate donations, and government and foundation grants. The museum is chartered and accredited by New York State as a not-for-profit private educational institution that is governed by a privately elected board of trustees.


Call (516) 484-9337 for current exhibitions, events, hours and directions or log onto nassaumuseum.org.

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Media Contact: Doris Meadows, (516) 609-9696, dorismeadows@optonline.net
Public Information: Nassau County Museum of Art, (516) 484-9337; nassaumuseum.org

Wine Dinner @ The Living Room

	‘Taste the Evolution’, on Sunday, July 17th at 6pm,  Featuring Wölffer Estate Vineyard.
	THE MENU
	_______________________________________________________________________________________________ COCKTAIL HOUR 2007 ‘Noblesse Oblige’, a sparkling rosé Passed hors d'œuvres       Home made gravlax with Swedish mustard sauce       Västerbotten cheese tartlet with herring       Toast Skagen with caviar FIRST 1997 Estate Selection Chardonnay and 2008 ‘Perle’ Chardonnay Chilled local corn soup with lobster panna cotta and fresh chives from our own Chef’s garden SECOND 2000 Cabernet Franc and 2008 ‘Caya’  Cabernet Franc Slow braised Berkshire pork belly with local shitake mushrooms and dark syrup gastrique THIRD 2000 Estate Selection Merlot and 2005 ‘Lombardo’ Merlot Grilled Black Angus rib eye steak with green garlic butter, bordelaise sauce,  Balsam Farm baby arugula and heirloom cherry tomatoes       FOURTH Mormors Tasting Trio 2006 “Descencia”, Botrytis Chardonnay – Sticky toffee date cake 2008 “Diosa”, Late Harvest (Ice Wine) Chardonnay – Chocolate peanut butter truffle 2009 “Laica”, Late Harvest (Ice Wine) Vignoles and Riesling  - Elderberry flower custard

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Summer Kaleidoscope

La Quinta Arts Festival

La Quinta Arts Festival 

Call to Artists  

What: Fine Art Festival

Where: La Quinta, CA

When: March 8-11, 2012 (Thursday - Sunday) from 10 am to 5 pm daily

NOTEWORTHY:

*Consistently ranked among the Top Ten Fine Art Festivals in the Nation by both Artists and Festival Patrons.

*Juried Online by 5 respected authorities from across the country in each  of the 11 media categories.

*Dedicated 24/7 Artist Hotline.

*24 Hour Private Security and Police.

*Leisurely 2 day set-up and tear-down. Also Paid Labor Assistance with flatbed golf carts.

*Artist Hospitality includes morning and afternoon snacks, chilled bottled water throughout the day, a gourmet lunch box delivered daily to each booth. (Artist selects lunch order).

*Impressive Artist Award Reception.  

*Booth Fees from $275 to &775 - all booths located on lush grass.

*Volunteer Booth Sitters - contact by cell phone.

*Limited to 230 Artists.

La Quinta Arts Festival will celebrate its 30^th Anniversary in 2012 on the spectacular grounds of the La Quinta Civic Center Campus, a short drive from legendary Palm Springs, California. The Campus is a life-size picture postcard framed by majestic mountains, lush green lawns, and a lake - a spectacular outdoor gallery extolled by Art Fair SourceBook as "the most stunning festival site in the country."

Hosting 230 of the nation's foremost contemporary artists, this four day show attracts an affluent demographic and many wealthy snowbirds who have second homes in the desert. Art sales consistently exceed $2 million each year. The festival runs concurrent with the BNP Paribas Open, an international tennis event, attended by 350,000 of a highly appealing demographic as well as the polo finals - both located a few miles from the festival.

La Quinta Arts Festival requires the Artist to pay a show fee of 20% of all art sales made at, or as a result of participating in La Quinta Arts Festival.  A low booth fee of $275 for a 12x12 space means minimal up-front investment to participate, and allows LQAF to be successful only if the artists are successful. 

Now Accepting Applications through ZAPPlication^TM 

  

For more information and to apply through ZAPP^TM, click HERE: 

Application Fees:

July 1 - Aug. 31 - $35. From Sep.1 - Oct. 31 - $50

Notification: November 18, 2011

Booth Fee Due: December 30, 2011

Artists may also contact Dedicated Artist Helpline:

Phone: 760-564-1244 ext. 112

Email: Helpline@LQAF.com

Want Your Own Solo Show in NYC?

.art news	July 06, 2011
Artists, want your own Solo Show in New York City?
Well, here's your chance. The 3rd Ward Summer Open Call is a global search for dynamic, inventive and provocative works and proposals in all mediums, offering YOU a solo exhibition in New York City, capital of the world. But wait, it doesn't end there. Be selected and earn a $5,000 grant AND a solo feature at Art Taipei.   Showcase Your Talent at an International Scale. Click Here to Register   Your Deadline to Enter is Next WeekRegister your work by Friday July 15, 2011 11:59pm EST   Introduce your artwork to the world's most vital community of international art world players, including artists, collectors, curators, gallerists, and critics from both sides of the globe. Play Video >>   The Selected Artist Will Receive:   New York City Solo Exhibition in the Capital of the World   TaipeiSolo Feature at Art Taipei, Asia's longest-standing art fair   Airfare + Shipping To and from NYC & Taipei (non-NYC residents)   Worldwide Exposure Online Feature promoting your artwork internationally   AND a $5,000 Cash Grant!   All participants will be considered for the $1,000 People's Choice Award   PLUS: The top 25 runners-up will receive online features, gaining worldwide exposure!   The 3rd Ward Open Call is a global search for dynamic, inventive and provocative work in all mediums: sculpture, painting, photography, illustration, installation, design, performance, video and more. This is your opportunity to be an international art star. Learn more >>

Lots of Events

wednesdayjuly6

Plus 1 opens at Sloan Fine Art, 128 Rivington St, at Norfolk, 6-8pm

Ella Kruglyanskaya & Benjamin Senior at James Fuentes, 55 Delancey St, at Eldridge,11am-5pm

On Shuffle opens at Lehmann Maupin, 540 W 26^th St, btw 10^th and 11^th, 6-8pm

thursdayjuly7

Brian Leo and Don Procella open at Christina Ray, 30 Grand St, btw Thompson and 6^th, 7-9pm

The House Without the Door, curated by Kristine Bell, opens at David Zwirner, 525 W 19^th St, btw 10^th and 11^th, 6-8pm

Laura Ball opens at Morgan Lehman, 535 W 22^nd St, btw 10^th and 11^th, 6-8pm

Take Out, curated by Scott Hug, opens at Andrew Edlin, 134 10^th Ave, btw 18^th and 19^th, 6-8pm

Lydia Anne McCarthy opens at Daniel Cooney, 511 W 25^th St, btw 10^th and 11^th, 6-8pm

Cirprian Muresan opens at David Nolan, 527 W 29^th St, btw 10^th and 11^th, 6-8pm

The Beach Beneath the Street at ISSUE Project Room, 232 3^rd St, at 3^rd, 3^rd Fl, 7:30pm, Brooklyn, Free

fridayjuly8

The Wake and Weekend perform at South Street Seaport, 7pm, Free

Summer Sampler opens at Front Room, 147 Roebling St, btw Metropolitan and Hope 7-9pm

Lionel Lamy opens at Live With Animals, 210 Kent Ave, at Metropolitan, 7-10pm

Quiet Places, curated by Sunny Soe, opens at BronxArtSpace, 305 E 140^th St, at 3^rd Ave, Bronx, 5-8pm

saturdayjuly9

Kal Spelletich opens at Jack Hanley, 136 Watts St, btw Washington and Greenwich, 6-8pm

You Were There, curated by Thomas Duncan, opens at Rachel Uffner, 47 Orchard St, btw Grand and Hester, 6-8pm

Intuitive Realities, curated by Jeanne Brasile, opens at Chuchifritos, 120 Essex St, btw Rivington and Delancey, 4-6:30pm

Alan Gaynor opens at Viridian Artists, 530 W 25^th St, 407, btw 10^th and 11^th, 4-7pm

sundayjuly10

Gotham Writers’ Workshop: Fiction with Alison Espach at McNally Jackson, 52 Prince St, at Lafayette, 6pm

Cave of Forgotten Dreams 3D screens at IFC Center, 323 6^th Ave, at W 3^rd, 7:15pm

Cheeseburger perform at Beekman Beer Garden, Northside Pier 17, at South St, Brooklyn, 3pm, Free

mondayjuly11

Rachel Mason and Little Band of Sailors perform at Asia Song Society, 45 Canal St, btw Ludlow and Orchard, 8pm, RSVP to asiasongmaggie@gmail.com

Oculus Book Talk: Dickson Despommier at Center for Architecture 536 LaGuardia Pl, btw 3^rd and Bleecker, 6pm

Rebecca Wolff reads at Book Court, 163 Court St, btw Dean and Pacific, Brooklyn, 7pm

tuesdayjuly12

Invaders from Mars screens at BAM Rose Cinema, 30 Lafayette Ave, btw Flatbush and Fulton, 9:15pm

Ritual opens at Causey Contemporary, 92 Wythe Ave, at N 11^th, 6-9pm

Bad Banana, Tacocat, Forever, Little Victory, and Aye Nako perform at Death By Audio, 49 S 2^nd St, btw Wythe and Kent, 8pm, $7

August 1011 Exhibition

Olga Krimon

Congratulations Olga Krimon!

Olga Krimon's Blue  has been selected as a finalist in the Portraits/Figures category of The Artist's Magazine 28th Annual Art Competition.

COLLECTORS' PREVIEW:

June 30, 5-7 pm

OPENING RECEPTION:

July 1, 8-7 pm

CLICK HERE TO VIEW MORE WORK

BY OLGA KRIMON

Enrico Castellani - Retrospective

Georgeton Art in Square

Lynette Wallace Productions

presents:

  

Georgetown Art in Square 

Call to Artists

What: Fine Arts festival

Where: Town Square, Georgetown, TX

When: Saturday and Sunday

           October 15 & 16 2011

NOTEWORTHY:

*Juried show.

*24-hour security.

*Booth sitters.

*Free parking, drive up to booth to load and unload.

* Friday setup

* Limited to 140 juried fine artists.

*Entry fee $35

* Booth fees $425 to $1060, discount for cash.

This charming festival is fast becoming a Georgetown favorite. For two
magic days, the Georgetown's historic downtown square is transformed
into an outdoor art gallery. Art in Square is a juried festival
featuring 130 local, national, and international fine artists. Now in
its third year on the courthouse square, the 2011 Art in Square promises
to be bigger and better than ever in 2011. This Texas Hill Country
community, only 30 miles from Austin, is the perfect setting for an
unforgettable festival. The event is FREE and everyone is invited to enjoy!   

Artist application deadline:  

July 13, 2011 on zapplication.org

Notification date: July 20, 2011

Booth Fee Due: August 15, 2011

For rules, booth fees and other information, please visit:
www.artinsquare.com

Contact:

Sue Latham
Festival manager
sue@bluelotusartshowtour.com
281 222 6820