2nd Annual Fine Art & Fine Craft Clearance

May 11-12, 2007
Friday 10-6 &
Saturday 10-3
119 W Columbia Street






Local and regional artists will sell early work, proofs, overstock, and old art supplies at rock bottom prices! Paintings, Pottery, Jewelry, Photography and more.....just in time for Mother's Day! This is basically an art fair, without the art fair prices....the perfect event for any art lover on a budget. The second annual event will feature work by over 20 artists! Refreshments will be available for purchase by Zia's Italian Coffee House.

Contact kristyjo52@comcast.net with questions or for more information.

Artist Forum and Artist Opportunities

ARTIST FORUM at Fort Wayne Museum of Art

May 2, 2007
FREE Wednesday!

6-7 PM Discussion
7-8:00 PM Munchies, Mingling and a cash bar

Recognizing the need for artists to get out of the studio and convene with creative colleagues, ARTIST FORUM gives artists, of all media, an opportunity to discuss issues important to them with Charles Shepard, FWMoA Executive Director, as well as attend concise informational sessions. All area artists are welcome and encouraged to participate in the lively discussion.

May 2, 2007
Safety & Art Materials--- Are you using protection??
Small spills can lead to big problems! Poor studio hygiene and dangerous art materials can lead to diminished quality of life or even tragedy. Obvious and not-so-obvious tips to avoid potential hazards in your studio.


ARTIST OPPORTUNITIES

"show your stuff" at Minnetrista

Minnetrista in Muncie has several upcoming calls for entry, including the 18th Annual Juried Art Show and Sale. Please click here or call (765) 213-3540, ext 120 to be added to the prospectus mailing list.

14th Annual Juried Art Exhibit: Jasper Arts Center, Krempp Gallery

This annual competition is open to any artist resident in Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, or Ohio. This year's juror is Billy Hertz, Artist and Owner of Hertz Gallery in Louisville. $2,000 in prizes will be awarded. Deadline is June 28. Please contact Amy Laakman, Visual Arts Coordinator, with any questions or for an entry form at: 812.482.3070 or alaakman@ci.jasper.in.us.

Requiem: By the Photographers Who Died in Vietnam and Indochina
At the Fort Wayne Museum of Art
April 28 -- July 22, 2007

FREE Opening Reception this Friday, April 27, 2007
Opening Reception & Lecture

5:30PM-- Doors Open

6PM- Lecture (Seating is limited to 150 people) by FMF Paul "Buzz" Baviello

7PM- Reception

FREE

Catering by Deli 620

The Opening & Reception are free and open to the public, but reservations are required. Please contact Brian Wagner at 422-6467, ext 338 or wagner@fwmoa.org today.

about the exhibition...

Requiem: By the Photographers Who Died in Vietnam & Indochina

The Fort Wayne Museum of Art presents moving and powerful images of the Vietnam War in a memorial titled Requiem: By the Photographers Who Died in Vietnam and Indochina. This exhibition features more than 150 photographs taken by photojournalists who were killed or reported missing while covering the conflict. The exhibition encompasses photographs taken by the men and women on both sides who gave their lives while on the job, during the conflict which began with the French Indochina War of the 1950s, and culminated with the fall of Phnom Penh and Saigon in 1975.
Photojournalists in Vietnam and Indochina sent out to the world unforgettable images of what they encountered. Hundreds of those photographers never came home. Requiem pays tribute to over 50 of those who did not survive. The power of the exhibition lies not only in the extraordinary photographs, but also in the viewer’s knowledge that the man or woman behind the lens would die—in some cases within minutes after capturing that image.
Requiem brings together photographers from both sides of the war — not only Americans, Europeans, Cambodians, and South Vietnamese, but also North Vietnamese and Vietcong, many whose images have never before been in the West. Curators Horst Faas and Tim Page searched through many archives, as well as accessing private collections of the families of the deceased photographers, to create this moving exhibition.


about the lecturer...

FMF Corpsman Paul “Buzz” Baviello will give a FREE lecture at the Requiem opening reception beginning at 6PM. Seating is limited to 150 on a first-come basis. Please contact Brian Wagner at 422-6467, ext 338 or wagner@fwmoa.org today to make your reservation.
FMF Corpsman Paul “Buzz” Baviello is a Vietnam Veteran who served as a U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman with a Marine Infantry unit at An Hoa during 1969-70. His numerous awards include the Bronze Star medal with V, Navy Commendation Medal with V, Combat Action Ribbon, Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Palm, Vietnamese Civil Action Medal with Palm, and the Navy Unit Commendation.

Upon completing his service, Baviello returned to college to finish his teaching degree. In 1974 he was hired as a History teacher in Montebello, Ca where he continues teaching today. He has served for multiple terms as the Social Studies Department Chair and several years ago created a class entitled "Lessons of the Vietnam War." In 2002, Baviello was selected by the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund as one of two teachers from each state to be part of the inaugural class for the now annual Teachers Teach Vietnam Seminar.

Baviello is also the author of the 1994 novel “Corpsman Up” which pulls from his experience as a medical specialist in a combat platoon; assigned the task of saving lives in the midst of war. It is the only book written solely about Navy Corpsmen serving with Marines in combat and as a result of it he has spoken at numerous Corpsmen and Marine functions.



The exhibition was organized at George Eastman House by Marianne Fulton, senior scholar. Major support for the George Eastman House exhibition is provided by ESL.

Senior Art Exhibit at Huntington University

Daron Short and Gregory Wardwell, visual arts majors at Huntington University, will show their capstone achievements in graphic design during their senior exhibit.

The exhibition will take place at the Robert E. Wilson Gallery from April 30 through May 11 with a reception May 5 from 6 to 8 pm. Each senior will show two pieces that are a visual representation of what they have learned during their time at Huntington University.

For more information, visit http://www.huntington.edu/news/0607/graduating-seniors-art-exhibit.htm.

Zia’s Coffee Sweets and More Presents “All Things Coffee”

Artist,
Zia’s Coffee Sweets and more is enjoying your art work! Please keep bringing it in! We have been able to sell several pieces! The 2-D art show at Zia’s Coffee, Sweets, and More will be hung on May 12, 2007 and hang until June 30th, 2007. The title of the show is “All Things Coffee”. I will be accepting art Monday, May 7th from 5-7pm and Wednesday, May 9th from 10am-12pm. We do reserve the right to refuse any work due to quality and subject. Please have your work wired for hanging. The artist is responsible for all insurance of their art work. The cost of the show is $5 per entry. Zia’s does take a commission of 30%. Checks will be mailed at the end of the show.

Pick-up of your art work will be on Saturday June 30th, 2007 from 10am-7pm.
If you have further questions please contact:

Holly Heath, Art Coordinator
260.627.8600 or HHMagnolia@aol.com
Sincerely,
Holly Heath, Art Coordinator

Pamela de Marris Photography at Artlink

Through May 16, 2007

Artlink, Inc., 437 E. Berry Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 424-7195

GALLERY HOURS:

Tuesday - Saturday noon-5:00 p.m., Sunday 1-5:00p.m.
Friday and Saturday evenings 6-9:00 p.m.


COST: Free for Artlink members, non-members $2 suggested donation

CONTACT: Deb Washler, Executive Director, deb@artlinkfw.com


The photographs of nationally-known artist Pamela de Marris are on display
at Artlink now through May 16. The majority of the 24 pieces in the exhibit
are very large format color photos which depict her husband, James Meadows.
This is a very personal pictorial diary documenting almost 30 years of his
life with the artist. While computer-generated images are commonplace
today, de Marris's photos have been printed from unaltered negatives. The
only manipulation has been the splicing together of original negatives. The
richness of a real negative print is evident in the quality of the artist's
prints.


De Marris attended Ball State University and was an MFA candidate in
Photography, Video, Film and Digital Art at the Rhode Island School of
Design in Providence, Rhode Island. She received her MFA in Photography
from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Her selected resume lists
46 solo exhibitions in galleries throughout the world. De Marris's work is
represented by Ken Damy Galleries in Brescia, Italy, Galerie Viviane Esders
in Paris, France, Dennis/Schlesinger/Stetz Galleries in New York City,
Schneider Gallery in Chicago and 4 Star Gallery in Indianapolis.

Several Artist Opportunities
See each in green (like the green, green grass of spring) below.


IMPORTANT ARTS ADVOCACY WORKSHOP
To: Artists, arts organizations and those interested in the arts
From: Jan Shupert-Arick, Director of Regional Services at Arts United of Greater Fort Wayne
Re: Arts Advocacy Opportunity for Region 3

It is my pleasure to announce that Region 3 will have a unique opportunity to attend and participate in an Arts Advocacy Work Shop on June 5th. Across the State of Indiana, we have been working hard to increase funding for the arts and to learn how to leverage dollars for the arts that are so important to our communities. We have much to learn and much to gain by coming together for a training session and discussion on arts advocacy. I urge you to attend on June 5th.

To register, simply complete the registration form and send it in with the $15 fee.

There’s more! At 1 p.m. on June 5th, just prior to the work shop, the School of Creative Arts has invited everyone attending the work shop to an open house. So, come tour the arts galleries, explore the studios and classrooms, and enjoy light summertime refreshments!

Arts Advocacy Workshops to be held in Northern Indiana
Indiana Coalition for the Arts will present Arts Advocacy 101: A Practical Workshop at three locations in northern Indiana this spring. Each three-hour workshop will focus on the essentials of advocacy and lobbying for the arts, and will equip the attendees with the information they will need to begin an effective advocacy campaign with local or state government.

The presenter will be Sally Gaskill, State Captain for Arts Action with Americans for the Arts (Kelly School of Business, I.U. Bloomington) and an experienced advocate and lobbyist. Registration is $15. Contact Jan Shupert-Arick for registration form.

Call if you have questions or comments.

Jan Shupert-Arick
Director of Regional Services
Regional Partner IN Arts Commission Region #3
Arts United of Greater Fort Wayne
114 E. Superior Street/Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Phone: 260-424-0646 Fax: 260-424-2783
Email: jshupert-arick@artsunited.org
www.artsunited.org


Exhibition Opportunity for Artists - TIMELAPSE @ the SoFA Gallery
March 24, 2007 - May 1, 2007
http://www.indiana.edu/~sofa/2005
Location: SoFA Gallery - School of Fine Arts, Indiana University / 1201 E. 7th Street / Bloomington, IN 47405
Phone: (812) 855-8490
The School of Fine Arts (SoFA) Gallery at Indiana University is accepting applications from artists and collaborative artist groups for TIMELAPSE, an exhibit at the SoFA Gallery September 7 – October 5, 2007. TIMELAPSE will feature ambitious works in all media with a focus on sculptural installations, time-based images and static works that push the limits of space, time and progress. A working and changing environment in the gallery space will be the focus over the month-long period, with works that highlight progress and change. To apply, submit the following materials by May 1, 2007: (1) One page proposal. Proposal must include: -artist name(s) and contact information -scope of the project -timeline for production of the work -materials to be used -technical requirements (2) 10 images, submitting in jpeg format on CD. Images should be formatting to no larger than 200 dpi (approx. 1024 – 768 pixels). NO EMAIL SUBMISSIONS PLEASE. (3) Current resume of artist(s). Submit applications to the SoFA Gallery by May 1, 2007. Submissions cannot be returned. Questions about submissions can be sent to sofa@indiana.edu Mail or hand deliver to: TIMELAPSE SoFA Gallery 1201 E. 7th Street Indiana University Bloomington, IN 47405 All proposals must be received by May 1, 2007. No late, emailed or incomplete applications will be reviewed or accepted. Selected artists will be notified by June 1, 2007.

Join the ArtCorps!

Join ArtCorps and use your art-performing and/or visual-to strengthen
international development in Central America in 2008. It's like the
Peace Corps but for artists. Through community arts projects, artists
educate and inspire people to participate actively in improving the
environmental, health, and social conditions in their communities. Each
works for 11 months with a host nonprofit development organization that
is an expert in its field.

Apply now for opportunities in Guatemala and El Salvador that begin in
January 2008. Candidates must be proficient in Spanish. For info and
application, visit http://www.artcorp.org/artist_placements.html.
Deadline for full application is May 7, 2007. Contact Suzanne at
jenkins@nebf.org or +1 978-927-2404 x4 for more info.


Design Professionals Networking Group

Greg R. Miller is organizing a local networking group for design professionals.

The group is aimed at local designers, but local/regional multimedia artists, photographers and artists are also welcome. You can participate in the Discussion Boards or by attending one of the occasional meetings. I-69 Visual Design Meetup:
http://graphicdesign.meetup.com/477/ <----the main page
http://graphicdesign.meetup.com/477/boards/ <----the boards

Artist, professor to present at spring colloquium

HUNTINGTON, IN-Huntington University's RichLyn Library will host Steve Leeper, instructor in digital media arts, for the spring "Focus on Excellence" colloquium. The event will be held at 8 p.m. on April 23 in the Johnson Conference Room of the library.

Admission is free, and parking is available in the lot adjacent to the library. Light refreshments will be served.

Leeper will present "How Picture Books Saved My Soul." A question-and-answer session will follow his lecture.

Leeper is a filmmaker, storyteller and educator. Originally from the Midwest, Leeper studied animation, painting and drawing at the Museum School of Fine Arts in Boston. In 1997, Leeper joined Big Idea Productions. Between 1998 and 2003, he served as layout supervisor for numerous productions including the feature film "Jonah: a VeggieTales Movie."

He is the animator/director of a number of short animated films which have enjoyed both national and international exposure. Among various other projects, Leeper is currently in production on his film "Moonboy and Shadow" which he hopes to complete within the year.

In January 2007, Leeper earned a Master of Fine Arts degree through the Art Institute of Boston. He works closely with Masterpiece Ministries helping to create workshop experiences designed to encourage and educate young artists as they grapple with issues surrounding creativity and faith.

For more information:
http://www.huntington.edu/news/0607/spring-colloquium.htm

FORT WAYNE MUSEUM OF ART: VISITOR SURVEY DEADLINE EXTENDED ONE WEEK!

Love the FWMoA? Have a Suggestion or Two?

We Want to hear it all: the Good, the Could be Better and the 'Have you ever thought about..."!! Please take a quick 10 minute survey to help us better serve our community.

Click http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=64723163031 to take a quick (but comprehensive!) survey on how we can better serve you.

Our community is important to us. We need your opinions and ideas to make a difference in your Museum. The survey will take a mere 10 minutes of your time, yet the information will be priceless towards creating a vital and dynamic environment for our visitors.

Deadline to fill out the survey HAS BEEN EXTENDED to April 16, 2007 by 5PM.

Again, your feedback is essential; feel free to express your full opinions and to complete the survey to the best of your ability. Join the Discussion.

Once again, Thank You for your time and valuable input.

Sincerely,

The Fort Wayne Museum of Art

April Showers Bring-- A Great Time to Visit the FWMoA

Art Scene presents:

kat. Rohrbacher
April 11
FREE Wednesday!
6-7PM

Fort Wayne native kat. Rohrbacher is a graduate of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and has shown prolifically in both Fort Wayne and Chicago and beyond! Rohrbacher states of her oeuvre:

“Recently I have been exploring the self portrait, reflecting myself as my young brother, a cow, a fish. I have also continued this concept through portraits of others, their moments of acceptance of self; being placed in front of the viewer, exposing their identity to the viewer and themselves.”

Come hear what’s next for one of Fort Wayne’s hottest young painters!



Art & Espresso: A Quick Shot of Culture!

Keep your eyes open for FWMoA Executive Director Charles Shepard and Curator of Adult Programs Sarah Aubrey at your favorite coffee spot! Join the FWMoA out and about for some hot coffee and cool art. These brief 20 minute chats will stimulate your senses with artwork, history tidbits and of course caffeine!

TOPIC: David Smith: The Workingman's Sculptor
LOCATION:
- Aspen Coffee (Dupont): Friday, April 20th at 12:30 PM

TOPIC: The Sperone Westwater Gallery: A Star is Born
LOCATION:
- Aspen Coffee (Dupont): Thursday, April 26th at 12:30 PM

TOPIC: Basquiat: King for a Decade
(Special Art & Espresso given by FWMoA Intern Alan Kitchen)
LOCATIONS:
- Firefly Coffee House: Wednesday, April 18th at 10am
-Starbucks Downtown (Outdoor Café): Wednesday, April 25th at 10am



AMERICAN STORIES
These light but informative lectures, given by FWMoA Executive Director Charles Shepard, chronicle the evolution of American art by exploring the personal and professional lives of its makers.

April 19: Performance Plus: The Line between Art and Theatre
Everyday actions, scripted drama and active art combine to create Performance Art—join us as we follow this movement’s earliest roots to what’s happening today!

Save the Date for the Final American Stories of the Season: May 24: The 80’s: Post-Modernism Run Amuck

American Stories will begin at 1pm, or come early and meet us for lunch at the FWMoA at 12:30! A limited number of box lunches are available from Deli 620 for only $5; please call or email at least one day ahead to reserve yours with Sarah Aubrey at 422-6467 or Aubrey@fwmoa.org.

American Stories REWIND
Missed an American Stories installment? Want to see your favorite again? Check out Comcast Channel 57 Public Access on Monday, April 16th for SIX episodes of the FWMoA's popular American Stories Series

11 AM—The Rise of Industrialism: The Age of the Robber Barons
4 PM—Dawn of a New Century: The Birth of Modernism
5:02 PM—New York: The New Center of the Art World
6:08 PM—The Beat Generation: From Pop to Performance
7:11 PM—The Next Direction: From Minimal to New Materials
8:01 PM—Environmentalism: From Earthworks to Bio Art

Special Thanks to FWMoA Intern and American Stories Editor Monte Patterson for all his hard work


Visit the MUSEUM SHOP

Stop by the Museum Shop for Great gift ideas for Mother's Day, Graduation, and Weddings. During the month of April -- 30% OFF select Art Books.

Fort Wayne Museum of Art
Gallery Hours:
Sunday, noon-5pm
Tuesday – Saturday, 10am-5pm
Closed Mondays and holidays

Admission:
Free to Members · Adults $5
Students (K-College) $3 · Family $10

Free admission first Sunday of the month and every Wednesday.

Urge Members of Congress to Co-Sponsor the Artist Deduction Bill

The U.S. tax system accords unequal treatment to creators and collectors who donate tangible works (e.g., paintings or manuscripts...or pottery) to museums, libraries, educational or other collecting institutions. A collector may take a tax deduction for the fair-market value of the work, but creators may deduct only their "basis"
value-essentially the cost of materials such as paint and canvas.

Click here to help make your voice heard.

(Thanks to Charlie Cummings for bringing this to our attention.)

Calls for Entries: Clay Mechanics II
Charlie Cummings Clay Studio & Gallery


Curatorial statement: Clay Mechanics II will focus on sculptural and functional ceramics inspired by industrial and mechanical imagery, form, and processes.

Entry fee: No Entry Fee.

Entry deadline: April 20th, 2007

Exhibition dates: September 7th-28th, 2007

Click here for a Charlie's web site with a link to the Prospectus

Toy Boxes: The Art of the Plastic Camera
I am pleased to announce the opening of an exciting photography exhibition at the Fort Wayne Museum of Art this Saturday, April 7. The show opens to the public at 10am in the Eckrich Education Gallery.

"Toy Boxes: The Art of the Plastic Camera" features over 70 photographs by 10 area artists, as well as work from students of all ages. All of the works were taken with plastic, or toy, cameras such as the Holga, the Diana, and the Lomo Super Sampler. Subject matter ranges from the human form to urban, rural, and natural imagery.

Exhibiting artists: Josh Evans, Gary Inglese, Katrina V. Kieser, Andy Pauquette, Stephen M. Perfect, Cathie Rowand, Jarrid Spicer, Jason A. Swisher, Cara Lee Wade, and Aaron Walker. Student works from: Carroll High School, Marwen, and the University of St. Francis.

**Photos from a special toy camera outreach workshop with Weisser Park 5th graders will also be on display later this month.

It has been a true pleasure to work with all of these artists and institutions over the past few months -- please come to the museum and enjoy their work this Spring!

"Toy Boxes" will be on display through June 24, 2007.

2nd Annual Art from the Attic

Clearance Art Sale
Bring last years stock, items in storage, seconds, or old art supplies

When:
Friday, May 11th, From 10-6
Saturday, May 12th, From 10-3

Where: 119 West Columbia Street
On the landing next to Columbia Street West

Ceramics/Pottery, Photography, Sculpture, Fiber/Textiles, Mixed Media, Jewelry, Wood Working, Glass work, Drawing, Metal Work, Printmaking, Painting, Functional Art

Important Dates:
April 13th Application Deadline
Email Kristyjo52@comcast.net for an application.
April 16th Jury Panel
April 20th Notification & Contract sent out

Delivery & Set Up:
May 10th from 10-1 & 4-7

May 11th Event from 10-6
May 12th Event from 10-3
Event tear down is immediately following the event


Application for 2nd Annual Art From The Attic

Application Criteria:
• Absolutely no crafts. All work must be professional and original. No kits or patterns
• Please submit 4 images. Slides or CD’s only. Electronic files need to be JPEG and no larger than 300 dpi. For Booth sharing, please use one application with both names and each medium that will be entered. Please send 2 slides from each applicant. API reserves the right to use images for advertisement purposes only.
• $10 Jury Fee and a 2nd check for the booth fee. If you are not accepted, the booth fee check will be returned. Please make checks out to Holly Heath.
• SASE for the return of your slides and final contract information. CD’s will not be returned.

Booth Rental Information:
• No Tents. You must supply your own table and set up. You must also tend your own booth or arrange for it to be tended.
• Electricity will be provided. Please bring your own Lighting.
• Lunch will be provided on Saturday, May 12th, along with complimentary coffee.
• Please plan on marking your items down during the day on Saturday. This is a “Garage” art sale, be prepared to bargain and sell your old inventory at rock bottom prices.


Email Kristyjo52@comcast.net for an application.

Norm and Dixie Bradley show at 1st Presbyterian

Double Vision
Recent Oil Paintings and Collage - Norman and Dixie Bradley.

April 20 - June 3, 2007

First Presbyterian Gallery

Opening reception April 20, 5:30-7 PM.