| Arts Council of Southeast Missouri Newsletter. Volume 4: Issue 6 February 10, 2016. |
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Arts Council of Southeast Missouri
Vol. 4: Issue 6
In this Issue:
First Friday with the Arts Recap
Red Light Night Acting Out!
February Fundraiser for Charlie Brown
Arts Out & About
Calls for Artists |
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| Thank you to our Sponsors! |
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| Thank you to everyone who came out to the First Friday with the Arts Cookie Spree! Both artwork and sweets could be found in abundance throughout Downtown Cape Girardeau fro the special stamp card event. And if you didn’t get your fill, you can still visit Chocolate Works! If your favorite cookie of the evening was an Anzac Cookie from The Glenn House, you are in luck – Click Here to get the recipe and read about the history of this yummy treat. |
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| We are filled with excitement and gratefulness at the reception for the Children’s Arts Festival during First Friday. Thank you so much to the over 1,000 individuals who came to see the show, display their artwork, and support arts education in Southeast Missouri! Hundreds of votes were tallied for the title of ‘People’s Choice Award,’ and the young artist with the most votes was Nora Craft for her drawing “Colorful Tree.” This piece was also selected to be presented to Representative Kathy Swan today during our trip to the Capitol Building in Jefferson City as part of Citizen’s Day at the Legislature! Congratulations Nora! The Children’s Arts Festival will be on display throughout the month of February. Come on by! We are open Tuesday – Saturday, 10 am – 4 pm. |
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| This spring, the Arts Council brings back the Red Light Night Series. Red Light Night is a series of after-hours discussions on controversial and taboo topics within the arts. This semester will bring us a well-rounded discussion on race in the arts, with guest lecturers and panelists from across the artist spectrum. Join the Arts Council of Southeast Missouri in Downtown Cape Girardeau on select Thursdays at 7:00 p.m.
Presenter: Tyler Harris February 18, 2016 at 7:00 pm Join the Facebook Event> Presenters: Diversity Peer Educators March 24, 2016 at 7:00 pm “Ask A…” Panel & Discussion. Presenter: Malcolm McCrae April 7, 2016 at 7:00 pm Art to Inspire At-Risk Youth Presenters: Jimmie & Ashley Miller May 12, 2016 at 7:00 pm Hip Hop Dance, Music, and Culture
www.capearts.org/RedLightNight |
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| Acting Out! is raising funds for the 2016 Season. The goal of the fundraiser is to cover the rights to perform their upcoming musical, “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.” Rights for the show will cost $1500. To help secure the funds by early March, consider making a tax-deductible donation for as little as $5 during February! Live theatre is a wonderful experience, both on the stage and in the audience. By bringing professional-level theatre to Cape Girardeau, Acting Out is hoping to provide memorable, enjoyable entertainment for the whole family!
Donate online today> |
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| Honoring St. Vincent Seminary
Southeast Missouri State University is hosting a 10th year celebration of the opening of its River Campus, located at the historic St. Vincent Seminary during the 2016-17 academic year. More than $80 million has been spent renovating the seminary grounds including world class performance venues for theater and dance, art, music, and a regional museum. The Congregation of the Mission established one of the first institutions of higher learning west of the Mississippi River at Cape Girardeau, Missouri in 1843. The seminal event honoring Vincentians will be the world premier of a commissioned piece for orchestra and chorus by Dr. Gordon (“Dick”) Goodwin, professor emeritus at the University of South Carolina. This work will be performed by the combined forces of the Southeast Missouri Symphony, University Choir and Choral Union, and will be presented by the symphony on its March 7, 2017 Symphony Series concert (“A Tribute to the River Campus”) in the Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall. Mark your calendars now and plan to attend this once in a lifetime event. Symphony Series season ticket renewal sales begin April 18. New season ticket purchases begin June 4. Individual concert tickets go on sale July 11. Group rates for 10 or more are available. Order by phone at 573-651-2265 or visit RiverCampusEvents.com
– The Honoring Committee
For additional information go to: St. Vincent’s Seminary/The Cape or phone Denis Rigdon at (573) 335-8708 For making gifts to benefit students, contact Angie Wilson, Director of Development, Southeast Missouri University Foundation at (573) 576-8877 or awilson@semo.edu |
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| Nature Art: What’s a fauxdori? Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center
A fauxdori is our take on the popular Japanese travel folio by Midori. We will make a take-along journal that has a couple of inserts to record our upcoming adventures. It’s also good for listing all the places we visit or plan to visit this year. Reservations begin February 2. Thursday, February 11 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm
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| 25th Annual Jazz Fest Tinnin Fine Arts Center, Poplar Bluff
Following a day of clinics by jazz experts, area Junior High, High School and College Jazz Bands will show off their talents. Tickets are $3 general admission, $2 students. Thursday, February 11 at 7:00 pm
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| Henry Lee McCoy, Jr. Sikeston Depot Museum
Come celebrate Blake History Month, presented by The Sikeston Daughters of the Sunset. Henry Lee McCoy, Jr. is an award winning local black artist who has exhibited in New Orleans and local art galleries. Following the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, McCoy and his family relocated to Dexter, MO where he continued to excel with charcoal, pastels, oil and pencil mediums. Reception during the Downtown Sikeston Gallery Walk: Friday, February 12 from 5:00 – 7:30 pm
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| Monthly Downtown Sikeston Gallery Walk Sikeston Depot Museum
Enjoy an evening of Arts in Downtown Sikeston, MO from 5-7:30pm. Visit the Sikeston Depot Museum and the Front Street Studio and Gallery to view their featured artist of the month and enjoy light refreshments. Enjoy some Parengo Coffee and special offers from Sweetgum Custom Picture Framing. Friday, February 12 from 5:00 – 7:30 pm
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| Graves County District Elementary Schools Exhibit The Icehouse Gallery, 120 North 8th Street in Mayfield, KY
An exhibit of works by students from the Graves County Elementary School District will be on display at the Icehouse Gallery from Tuesday, February 2 through Friday, February 12. Represented are Central, Lowes, Sedalia, Farmington, Wingo, Simsonia and Fancy Farm Elementary Schools. All works will be on sale to the public for $10 each with proceeds going to the Icehouse. Patrons will be able to take artwork home during the reception that will be held from 6:00pm until 8:00pm on Friday, February 12. The public is cordially invited to attend the reception at the Gallery.
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| Family Days at the Museum: Civil War Times Rosemary Berkel & Harry L. Crisp Museum
Local historic events and family life during Civil War times is presented with music, food, period clothing, firearms displays, activities and presentations. Saturday, February 13 from 1:00 – 4:00 pm
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| All-District Jazz Band Tinnin Fine Arts Center, Poplar Bluff
The Southeast Missouri All District High School Jazz Band, comprised of the top high school jazz players in the area, and Three River College Jazz Band perform an evening of jazz. Admission is Free. Saturday, February 13 at 7:00 pm
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| Contra Dance Christ Episcopal Church
All moves are taught and the dances walked through. Free beginner’s workshop will be held at 6:45 to 7 pm on the day of the dance. The Cornlickers will provide the music. Saturday, February 13 at 7:00 pm
For more information, call John Coffman at 573-334-4706 |
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| Crowdfunding School VLAA, St. Louis
Learn how to bring your creative idea to life. First, Jamey Stegmaier, president and founding partner, Stonemaier Games, and author of A Crowdfunders Strategy Guide: How I Kickstarted My Dream Company, will share helpful tips. Next, we’ll take a more detailed look at the anatomy of a successful campaign with Alvaro Aro (filmmaker), Eric Christensen (STL Up Late), Mike McCubbins (graphic novel author) and Susan Stang (photographer). Finally, Attorney Benjamin Siders, Lewis Rice, will discuss crowdfunding legal issues. Monday, February 15 from 7:00 – 9:30 pm
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| More upcoming events can be found on our website here> |
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| – CALLS FOR ARTISTS: Upcoming Deadlines – |
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| 23rd Annual Women in the Arts Gallery Show Deadline for Entries: February 11, 2016
The Craft Studio is now taking submissions for the 23rd annual Women in the Arts Gallery Show. The Women in the Arts show highlights the recent work of talented women artists. In conjunction with Women’s History Month at the University of Missouri, the Craft Studio presents this exhibit as a tribute to women, past, present, and future whose artistic creations are often overlooked and forgotten. We are honored to have Missouri native, artist, professor, and Bingham Gallery Director, Hannah Reeves as our 2016 juror. She will be selecting both professional and student work as well as a mix of two and three-dimensional works for exhibit. All women, 18 years of age and older are eligible to submit their work for consideration.
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| Equality Matters – Conversations on Gender and Race Deadline for Entries: February 15, 2016
The exhibition will take place during WWU’s Equality Matters-Conversations on Gender and Race Symposium, which premieres in March 2016. Artists are invited to submit art that explores their understanding on how issues of gender and race influence contemporary culture. Open to artists and art students in the Midwest (Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin). Jurors: Dion Dion, Sharon Kilfoyle, and Kenny Green. Entry Fee: $10 (one entry) $20 (two entries) $25 (three entries. Please direct questions to Nicole Petrescu at Nicole.petrescu@williamwoods.edu For More Information, visit http://www.williamwoods.edu/coxartgallery |
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| Art is Ageless Deadline for Entries: February 15, 2016
Paper Entry Forms are currently available at the Arts Council of Southeast Missouri. Exhibit: February 17-19, 2016 at the Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America in Farmington, MO. This exhibition is open to all area artists 65 and older, amateur or professional. For more information, call Heidi Beyer at 573-756-6768, ext. 2111 or visit ArtisAgeless.org to download an entry form. |
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| Art Springs 2016 Deadline for Entries: February 15, 2016
Art Springs is the free 2-day outdoor festival portion of the annual Hot Springs celebration – Arts & The Park. Art Springs is a juried festival bursting with Arkansas artists and artisans. Art Springs is held at the Hill Wheatley Plaza in downtown historic Hot Springs and is open from 10 am to 6 pm on Saturday, May 7 and 11 am – 4 pm on Sunday, May 8, 2016.
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| Mural Program Request for Proposals (Knoxville, TN) Deadline for Proposals: February 15, 2015 at 11:00 am
The City of Knoxville seeks proposals from artists or artist teams for site-specific, two-dimensional murals to enliven Knoxville’s urban landscape. The contracted project will include design, materials, and installation of up to three designs. Artists may submit proposals for individual locations or for all three sites; the City reserves the right to make multiple awards. Three sites have been identified by the Committee for this project; more information about each site is available in the Appendix section of the application. Designs selected for installation will become part of the City’s permanent public art collection. This opportunity is open to all artists or artist teams over the age of 18. The committee encourages applications from artists working in both established and experimental art forms.
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| Mississippi River Photo Shoot Out Deadline for Entries: February 17, 2016
This exhibition is a collaborative effort between the Corps of Engineer’s National Great Rivers Museum, and Jacoby Arts Center in Alton, Il. The exhibit will be displayed at both those venues with the potential to become a traveling exhibit.An exhibition to bring together a collection of outstanding contemporary photographs interpreting, documenting, and celebrating the Mississippi River and life along the Mississippi. Photographs submitted for the juried exhibit may be taken anywhere along the river from its Minnesota headwaters to the Gulf of Mexico. Photographs can be of any subject including, but not limited to, sights and scenes depicting riverscapes, recreation, commerce, wildlife, weather conditions, nature and natural phenomena. Rivers that flow into the Mississippi River will not be considered for the exhibit other than images of their confluence with the Mississippi River. The river itself does not need to appear in every photograph to be eligible for the exhibition, but to be considered the subject matter must have a direct relationship with the river.
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| More upcoming Calls for Artists can be found on our website here> |
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