BRIGHT NIGHT PHOTO CONTEST-- April 7th

(2010 1st Place Winner by Jeffrey Crane
BRIGHT NIGHT PHOTO CONTEST

Thursday, April 7, 2011
Deadline for submission is April 14, 2011

It's that time again! The 'Bright Night' photo contest aims to create an occasion for photographers to showcase the vibrancy of downtown Fort Wayne on Opening Night of the TinCaps 2011 season.

Bring your camera and photographic vision downtown on the evening of Thursday, April 7th. We ask for images that feature downtown's unique character including: cityscapes, architectural beauty, nightlife and atmosphere of Parkview Field or anywhere within the central city. All images must be taken on the night of April 7th, 2011.

Submit your best image to the Downtown Improvement District by 9 PM on April 14th; email to didsubmissions@gmail.com.

Important: Downtown building owners and businesses are encouraged to keep their lights on until 11 p.m. on the evening of the contest, April 7th to add to the metropolitan appearance. There can only be a "Bright Night" photo contest if downtown is lit up, so please join in.

The 'Bright Night' photo contest is open to everyone, irrespective of professional or amateur status.

'Bright Night' downtown photo contest is brought to you by the Downtown Improvement District, Fort Wayne Newspapers, the Fort Wayne TinCaps and Sunny Schick Camera Shop located at 407 W. Washington Boulevard.

How To Enter:

Send digital submissions by email to didsubmissions@gmail.com by 9 p.m. EST April 14th, one week after opening night. Photographs must be in digital format. Only online entries will be eligible. No print or film submissions will be accepted for entry into this Contest. The photograph need not be taken with a digital camera; scans of negatives, transparencies, or photographic prints are acceptable.

CONTEST PRIZE & TERMS

Prize Details: Publication of winning images in Fort Wayne Newspapers and (1st Place): $500, (2nd Place): $300, (3rd Place): $200 Gift Certificate for Sunny Schick Camera Shop, (4th Place): $100 Gift Certificate for Sunny Schick.

Usage Rights: By submitting an entry, you agree to have any of your winning photos displayed at City locations and used in print and electronic communication materials, advertising and promotional materials and on contest sponsor websites, for any purpose and at any time in the future, without any fee or other form of compensation. A legal agreement governing the use of the images will be signed when prizes are awarded.

Judging: This is a skill based contest and chance plays no part in the determination of winners. Entries will be evaluated based on content, image quality, creativity, uniqueness, relevance to the contest theme and overall visual appeal. A panel of three people will judge the entries and all judges' decisions are final.

3 Artists Exhibit at Orchard Gallery in April

Raku Clay Vessels by Steve Vachon


The sculptural clay vessels are inspired by ancient artifacts and architecture. The artwork is created using slab construction and wheel methods and has been fired using raku along with other ceramic firing techniques.

Images of Steve’s ceramics have been in three books published by Lark Books: 500 Tiles, 500 Vases & 500 raku. His work has also been selected to be included in the upcoming book, 21st Century Ceramics.


Breakthrough Abstract Pantings by Becka Strachan


Becka, who is best known for her art clothing, "eye4dtale", will exhibit her original breakthrough paintngs. Becka says, "I like to start with acrylic paint and add unusual items such as cloth, newspaper, thread and modeling paste. My subject matter is usually abstract and many times loosely defined. Color is my favorite element for my work and I usually include lots of vibrant hues. Seeing how people react to my work is a thrill!


Pillows, Purses Jewelry by Suzi Emley

Suzi uses many fabrics found during her travels to Paris in her purses & pillows. Exciting new jewelry designs will also be unveiled. Get ready for Spring!

FROM SUZI: When I sit down to design a piece of jewelry I never know how it will
look until it is finished. I may have an idea of what I'd like to do, but that can change during the process. Inspiration comes from everywhere--sometimes just having many beads lying around on the table together will lend itself to creativity-- ideas I would not have thought of if the beads were not just scattered here and there.

The same concept applies to the design of my pillows and purses. The juxtaposition of fabrics inspires the creation and design of my pieces. I usually do not know what a purse or pillow will look like until it is completely finished.

My travels in the U.S. and Europe give me new ideas for creating jewelry and purses and I acquire most of my fabrics while traveling.



April 2-30, 2011

The Orchard Gallery of Fine Art
6312-A Covington Road
Fort Wayne, IN
260-436-0927
www.theorchardgallery.com

OPEN:
Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat: 10-5
Tues & Thurs: 10-7
Cost: No Charge

Jury of Professional Artists saught for Fort Wayne Arts Festival

Jefferson Pointe hosts the Fort Wayne Arts Festival each year featuring over 30 artists and their work. The artists must submit an application with a portfolio of work as well as a booth layout. Once applications are compiled after the April 30th deadline, a jury panel of professional artists review the applications and decide which artist will be able to host a booth at the event. (If you are interested in participating as an artist, go to http://www.jeffersonshopping.com/info/festival.cfm and complete the application by April 30.)

We are reaching out the Fort Wayne community in order to find professional artists interested in participating as jurors for the Fort Wayne Arts Festival.

Please contact me at Jefferson Pointe via email or by phone for additional information in regard to the jury. We would love to have your participation in our arts festival. I look forward to your response.


Sincerely,

Maria Didier
Guest Services Coordinator
mdidier@ucrassetservices.com

Jefferson Pointe
4110 W. Jefferson Blvd Suite D-5
Fort Wayne, Indiana 46804
Tel. 260.459.1160
Fax. 260.459.9260
www.jeffersonshopping.com

David MacLean Photos at Artlink through April 6

David MacLean Photos at Artlink

Artlink invites the public to view Photography by David MacLean presently showing in Artlink’s Push Pin Gallery through April 6, 2011.

Exhibiting 18 photos comprised of mainly straight reportage, MacLean also shows a strong sense of humor in a few of the composite pieces. The work will make you look again and bring a smile to your face. The strongest work can be seen in his “King of the Hill”; and the “Self Portrait” is a charmer.

David MacLean was a self-taught freelance photojournalist in the 1950's and '60s and a publisher and distributor of color postcards for 20 years before changing markets forced a change in profession. A second career as an antiquarian bookseller lasted 35 years. Retiring in 2002, he returned to photography with the intention of traveling the winter art circuit in the South and Southwest before medical problems forced the curtailment of those plans and limited travel to local art shows. Much of his current work consists of images taken in the past and, through advances in digital technology, are now being printed for the first time.

Gallery hours:
Tuesday - Thursday: noon to 5 p.m.
Friday – Saturday: noon to 9 p.m.
Sunday: 1 to 5 p.m.

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

COST: Free for Artlink members; $2 suggested donation for public

Juried Student Art Exhibit to open at Huntington University March 28

The Huntington University Visual Arts department invites the community to come see the 21st Annual Juried Student Art Exhibit beginning March 28 through April 9 in the Robert E. Wilson Gallery on campus.

This is a juried exhibit of works created by Huntington University visual art students during this academic year.

An award reception will take place at 6 p.m. on April 2, 2011 in the gallery.

The Wilson Gallery is open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., before and after all Merillat Centre for the Arts performances and by appointment. The gallery is free and open to the public.

Robert E. Wilson Gallery
Huntington University

Bookbinding on display in North Manchester

Marianne Kelsey has an exhibit of her bookbinding at Art Center at 111 N. Walnut St., North Manchester, IN. If you are interested, please feel free to stop by during regular center hours (Tuesdays 1-4, Fridays 1-6 and Saturdays 11-5.)

Artist’s Background and Statement:

Marianne Kelsey has been involved in the field of Book Arts for thirteen years. She earned her B.A. in Art with a focus in Papermaking at Earlham College in 2001. In 2006, she completed a two-year apprenticeship in traditional Japanese & European-style papermaking at the University of Iowa Center for the Book Arts Paper Research Facility. She is one of only four people to complete an apprenticeship with world-renowned handpapermaking master & Macarthur Genius Timothy Barrett. It was during this apprenticeship that she became interested in book restoration. She has worked as an Assistant Conservator for ECS Midwest/The HF Group since 2007.

Workshops:

Marianne Kelsey will also be offering bookbinding workshops at Manchester Center for the Arts on April 2nd & 16th. Both of these binding structures are lovely & easy to create at home with a minimal number of tools. Contact Jeanine for more info JMWine@manchester.edu.

Art Center
111 N. Walnut St.
North Manchester, IN 46962
260-416-9597

Fred Doloresco demonstration at Castle Gallery

"AN EVENING WITH THE ARTIST, FRED DOLORESCO"

Friday, March 25, 2011
6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Artist's demonstration will begin at 7:00 p.m.

Fred Doloresco is one of Indiana's premier impressionist artists. He will share his award winning talent in a painting demonstration at Castle Gallery.
Pictured: Lilies by Fred Doloresco

Part of Castle Gallery's "Impressions Of . . ." Exhibition, March 15th - April 30th

Castle Gallery
1202 West Wayne Street
Fort Wayne, IN 46802

Phone: 260.426.6568
Website: www.castlegallery.com

Paul Rodriguez at LOTUS

Paul Rodriguez: New Acrylic Paintings at Lotus Gallery

Local artist Paul Rodriguez presents his new acrylic works in a premiere solo show.

Opening Reception: March 18th from 6-9pm

Entire installment: March 18- April 27, 2011

Lotus Gallery
1301 Lafayette Street Suite 205
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
260.420.YOGA
info@lotusfw.com

GermanFest Call for Artists

"Prost" - GermanFest public art project seeks Fort Wayne area artists

Germanfest in Fort Wayne, IN announces an exciting new public art project : “Prost!”. We paraded with the Mastodons in the “Mastodons on Parade” project in 2005, when the colorful mastodons brought visitors and residents to downtown Fort Wayne. Now let’s celebrate 30th Anniversary Germanfest by bringing the people back downtown to see Germanfest’s “Prost!” German Stein Public Art Project.

During the Germanfest’s 30th Anniversary festival in 2011, four foot tall, bare fiberglass German steins have been created. Each stein will be sponsored by local business’, organizations, groups and individuals and decorated by local artists, and then displayed for duration of the festival.

Interested artists need to visit the "Prost!" website and download an artist information form, fill it out, and return the info sheet and artist rendering by hitting the email button on the "Prost!" website. Steins will be delivered in early April and will need to be completed by the middle of May.

http://prostfortwayne.com/Home.html

Artist Opportunities in Wabash

Charley Creek Arts Fest in Wabash - Seeking Artists

The Charley Creek ArtsFest Fine Art Show is scheduled for Saturday, June 25, 2011 at the lovely Charley Creek Gardens in Wabash, Indiana. This one day ArtsFest is a juried show and sale and grows each year. Please contact Beth Driscoll at 260.563.6356 ext 2 or bethd@richardeford.com or info@charleycreekfoundation.org for more information.

The ArtsFest Show and Sale is part of a three day weekend of activities. Entertainment, food vendors, and a wine tasting will all take place during the show which not only adds to the excitement of the day, but also provides greater traffic for you. We look forward to working with you.


Farmers' Market in Wabash - Seeking artisans and craftsmen

Homemade, Homegrown! is the new tag phrase of the Wabash Marketplace - Farmers’ Market. This year we are inviting and encouraging individuals and organizations that create, craft, and hand make items, to sign up and be a part of our venue. Possible participates could include:

• Artists• Crafters• Artisans

• Individuals with handmade items like, soaps lotions, candles, needlepoint, leather work, etc…

The benefits of setting up at the Farmers’ Market are immense. The market bears witness to thousands of individuals over the season and it is located directly on a state highway. Wabash Marketplace, Inc. heavily promotes the venue though print, radio and the internet. Also, this year we are adding entertainment which in turn will increase foot traffic and attendance.

We invite all potential and interested vendors to a meeting on March, 26th at the Wabash County Historical Museum. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact Wabash Marketplace, Inc. at 260-563-0975 or jp@wabashmarketplace.org

2011 Fort Wayne FAME Festival

2011 Fort Wayne FAME Festival

Saturday, March 12, 2011 & Sunday, March 13, 2011

Grand Wayne Convention Center,
Fort Wayne, Indiana

Festival Hours:

Saturday: 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Sunday: 12:00PM to 5:00PM

Festival Day Admission

$3 Adults
Children free
Suggested donation of two canned food items for the local food bank

Parking (all day)-
Hilton Garage and Harrison Square Garage ($2.00), Anthis Career Center

See great student work and celebrate the arts in our schools!

Impressions at Castle Gallery -- March 15

Castle Gallery "Impressions Of . . ." Exhibition
Beginning March 15, 2011

Castle Gallery represents some of the finest regionally and nationally recognized impressionist artists.



Castle Gallery
1202 West Wayne Street
Fort Wayne, IN 46802

Phone: 260.426.6568
Website: www.castlegallery.com

Artwork images left to right:
"Monhegan Boat" by Beth Forst; "Monet's Garden" by Fred Doloresco; "Venice Light" by Randall Scott Harden

Studio Visit with Joe Pelka

Artlink Studio Visit with Joe Pelka

Friday, March 11, 2011 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
14529 Lima Road, Fort Wayne
COST: $5 for Artlink members, $10 for general public
Tickets available at Artlink Gallery, 437 E. Berry Street, Fort Wayne
260-424-7195

Public invited to tour ceramist’s studio

Artlink invites the public to a Studio Visit with acclaimed Fort Wayne ceramist Joe Pelka on Friday, March 11 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Pelka’s studio located at 14529 Lima Road in Fort Wayne. Food and a cash bar will be provided by Club Soda. Ticket cost is $5 for Artlink members and $10 for the public. Tickets are available at Artlink Gallery, 437 E. Berry Street, Fort Wayne and must be purchased by Wednesday, March 9 to attend. Checks made out to “Artlink” will serve as your reservation.

Pelka’s work is wheel-thrown earthenware with hand-built features and brushed on, layered ceramic glazes. The artist’s very individual designs are exciting and bright and emphasize form, design and color. He studied at Orange Coast College in California and has been in the Fort Wayne area since 2003.

Sponsors for the Artlink Studio Visit series are the Flora Dale Krouse Foundation and the Edward D. and Ione Auer Foundation. The Pelka visit is the first of four studio visits planned this year. Studio visits help support area artists through exposure and art sales outside the normal gallery venue. With the series, artists get a chance to talk with interested visitors, and the public meets area artists in their workplace which helps to de-mystify the creative process.

“It’s a win-win situation for the artist and the public, and it furthers Artlink’s mission of exposing work by mid-career and emerging artists,” said Deb Washler, Artlink executive director. The series also enhances the educational mission of the not-for-profit contemporary art gallery.

Grace College Senior Exhibits

A Sublime Preoccupation: Senior Exhibit I 2011
March 1-18, 2011
Reception: Friday, March 4 from 7-9 PM
Tara Brown, Jaime DeWeerd, Rachel K. Edwards, Kendra Immink, Stephen Mach, Kara Manson, Elisha Ramey, Drew Rochotte, and Zach Schaefer organize an exhibit of their own work.

Down Is the New Up: Senior Exhibit II 2011
March 28-April 15, 2011
Reception: Friday, April 1 from 7-9 PM
C.H. Caron, Rose Dreisbach, Althea Norris, Yoshi Murakawa, Jules Pangborn, Jocelyn Scears, Kathyrn E. Stoll, and Ryan Wenrick organize an exhibit of their own work.

37th Annual Juried Student Art Exhibit
April 26-May 13, 2011
Awards Ceremony: Tuesday, April 26 at 4 PM
A competitive exhibit of student work from the Grace College Art Department.

Mount Memorial Art Gallery
Mount Memorial Hall
Grace College
200 Seminary Drive
Winona Lake, IN 46590