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Art Competition - We have several artist's packets at our office from the Adirondack Chair Auction in September. We are trying to figure out the best way to get these packets to the artists. If you will be in Hot Springs at any time this month, and can stop by to pick it up, please let us know. Otherwise, we will mail them to you. If your address has changed since the auction, please send us the correct one, so that we can get these out. Thanks! Arts Cooperative Team
620-G Central Avenue PO Box 1286 Hot Springs, AR 71902 501-625-3992 www.artscooperativeteam.org YouthCAN!, a non-profit prevention organization in Springdale is looking for a very special person to be the Creative Director at our Art Explosions Community Imagination Studio. The Creative Director is part of the administration team and works directly under the Executive Director handling most of the creative activities and programming at the studio. This position will begin in sometime in May, 2006. We are looking for someone with varied knowledge in multiple art mediums, teaching experience helpful. Applicant must have basic computer skills, good interpersonal skills, and be willing and able to work closely with the public. For more information about YouthCAN! or the Art Explosions Community Imagination Studio, visit: www.artexplosions.org and www.youthcaninc.org . If interested, please send resume and cover letter to: YouthCAN!, 3480 N. Thompson Suite 3, Springdale, AR 72764 or email th em to bdavis@youthcaninc.org. *********************************
June 9-11 Little Rock Producer of the 48 Hour Film Project. Tthe 48 Hour Film Project will take place here in Little Rock on the weekend of June 9-11. The sign-up will start April 9th . The 48 Hour Film Project is the largest timed filmmaking competition in the world, and Little Rock is the smallest city by FAR to compete. Last year was the first year. We had 31 teams sign up, 27 make it to the "kick off" and 23 make it through the weekend. Please visit the website at www.48hourfilm.com. Its alot of fun, and after 48 hours, you have a finished movie that hundreds of people will see. Last year's winner, "Tidbits of Joy" screened last weekend at Cinequest, and has actually made it into several film festivals, including Tribeca, where it will screen at the end of April. The grand prizes are fantastic, and I plan to have local prizes as well this year. Call 501-247-0125. weirdsunitego@hotmail.com **************************************************** ************************************* Graduate Certificate in Documentary StudiesThe New School Department of Media Studies and Film (New York) introduces a Graduate Certificate in Documentary Studies beginning Fall 2006. Students may complete the certificate in one year of full-time study (18 credits) or choose to apply credits for continued study toward a Master of Arts degree in Media Studies. Fall 2006 Application deadline: March 15, 2006 For more information: www.newschool.edu/mediastudies Mar 26 - Classical Youth Ballet Auditions Classical Youth Ballet (CYB) will hold open company auditions for placement as an apprentice, junior or senior company member. Auditions will be held Sunday, March 26 th at Classical Ballet Academy, 204 West Walnut. All area ballet dancers are invited to audition. Dancers selected as members of CYB will perform with the company in “Ballet in May” on Saturday, May 20, 2006 at Arend Arts Center as well as Nutcracker 2006. Who should audition: Any ballet dancer that has developed an interest in classical ballet either for the performance aspect or the pure joy of dancing should audition. . When are the auditions: Sunday, March 26th, 20062:45 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. ages 8 to 11, male or female dancers with 3 years of classical ballet technique. Registration for this group will begin at 1:30 p.m. (All dancers may use the studio to warm-up from 1:30 to 2:30) 4:15 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. 12 years of age and up, male or female dancers with 3 years of classical ballet techniqueand/or female dancers of any age that are currently dancing en pointe. Registration for this group will begin at 3:00 p.m. (All dancers may use the studio to warm-up from 1:30 to 2:30) Where are the auditions: Auditions will be held at Classical Ballet Academy at 204 West Walnut, Rogers, 479-636-7665. (Please use the back door entrance for registration and waiting prior to auditions, enter from alley behind Oftedahl Photography.) What is the audition attire: Girls – black leotard of any modest style, pink ballet tights, pink ballet shoes (split soles preferred), pointe shoes if needed, hair in a secured bun, no skirts or warmers. Boys – black or white tights, white t-shirt or dance shirt, black or white ballet shoes. What will happen during the audition: The audition will follow an abbreviated class format – simple barre exercises followed by center with petit allegro, adagio, and grand allegro. The dancers will begin by demonstrating 3 rd or 5 th position and first arabesque before starting the barre. Dancers are expected to be warm and fully stretched since a full class will not be given. Dancers with pointe shoes should bring them into the class to change at the appointed time. Is there an audition fee or form: There is an audition fee of $10 as well as an audition form to be handed in at registration. Please call (479) 636-7665 or www.classicalballetacademy.net for the audition form under Youth Ballet. If selected, what is the commitment (expectations) for a member of CYB: 1. Apprentices are required to take at least two ballet technique classes a week and junior/senior members are required to attend at least three ballet technique classes a week either at their own studio or with the company. All company members are required to take Floor Barre in addition to their ballet technique classes. Company members will be required to attend two company classes (Tuesday or Thursday evening and Saturday morning) and all scheduled rehearsals. Company members will be expected to take some ballet classes during the summer (no rehearsal until August). 2. Company Members will attend all rehearsals (if cast for a part or as an understudy) and performances unless excused by the Director. 3. Company Members will attend a lower level class as a demonstrator (teacher’s aide) at least 8 (eight) times during the school year. 4. Company Members will represent CBA and CYB in an appropriate manner with integrity, discipline and professionalism. Company Members will follow the directions given by the Director, Assistant Director, or Rehearsal Mistress/Master. How are dancers notified of acceptance: By email on Monday, March 27 th and posting of the list on the front door of CBA, 204 West Walnut. The list will also be posted on the web page www.classicalballetacademy.net If you are unable to attend this audition, video audition will be accepted. An audition video must be received prior to Sunday, March 26 th to be considered for judging (please give to Catherine Kyle at Classical Ballet Academy, 636-7665). The video, at least 15 minutes in length, can be VHS or DVD and should be delivered with the dancer’s audition form and $10 fee. The video will take the place of the actual audition class and should begin with the dancer showing 1 st position and 5 th position in the center and 1 st arabesque and include excerpts from the barre and center work. please contact Catherine Kyle at rickkyle@swbell.net. Yippppeeeeee! Today we started recording our FIRST Toucan Jam CD for kids! As you know we have been performing all over our state and beyond for 11 years now and are finally getting around to making a CD. We are so excited that the Fayetteville Public Library is in Kahoots with us on this and we are hosting a art event/contest. We are awarding $50 to the student (3rd-5th grade) that designs the winning cover for this CD. The Library is giving us a room on MAY 23rd at 6:30 to host a CD release concert and honoring of all the wonderful young artists. Will display all the entries but only one will be chosen for the cover art. SO IF YOU HAVE KIDS, GRANDKIDS OR FRIENDS with KIDs....send them to the library to pick up their entry form to color....we want LOTS of offerings to choose from. What a challenge....we LOVE kids art. Spread the word....as the contest deadline is April 8th....which is just a month away....it goes quickly. HAPPY SPRING Donna and Kelly - Still on The Hill Hollywood Gateway Screenwriting Contest This contest offers writers the opportunity to have your screenplay judged by a Hollywood development executive. Prizes include cash, an initial 12-month option agreement against a $100,000 purchase price, and one-on-one coaching on how to pitch a script. An entry fee is required. Contest deadline: April 30. Rules and submission information is available at www.hollywoodgateway.com ************************************* Belly Dance Classes with Lena Regina
Sunday evenings 5-6 pm at Elite Boxing Club ~ Fayetteville. Call Lena for more info 479-313-5933
www.lenaregina.com $40 per month
********************************* The Dance Coalition is always looking for new choreographers and guest artists to take part in our annual concerts and performance opportunities throughout the year. For consideration, simply submit a VHS or DVD video sample of your choreography, at least one minute, along with a written explanation of your submission to the Dance Coalition at the address below: Attn: Programming Committee , Dance Coalition, P.O. Box 10962, Fayetteville, AR 72703 ******************************************* CAT’s NEW Class Schedule - We have added some new classes, and swapped some of the old ones, this year. We will now have the Weds. Night field class on the second Weds of the month, and Edit the following week. We also are offering Adobe Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro classes every Friday! If you would like to register for any class, just give us a call at 444-3433 ******************************************* Classes for Children & Adults now at Walton Arts Center's Nadine Baum Studios. Explore the arts thtough drawing, painting, photography, clay, music, movement and theater. Call 443-5600 for a Free Class Guide or visit www.waltonartscenter.org ******************************************* To book one of the ASO Ensembles contact Scott Bassham, Outreach Services Coordinator, at (501) 666-1761, extension 112 or email to sbassham@ArkansasSymphony.org. ******************************************* Swing Dance Group in West Coast Style at Dance Formations on Sycamore Street in Fayetteville. Call 236-7833 ******************************************* Country Dance Club informal dance lessons and open dance lessons for two-step, double two-step, waltz and line dancing. 8pm at 1400 Young St, Springdale. All ages welcome. Call 751-9845. ******************************************* My Community Project Student filmmakers are encouraged to submit digital videos (2-10 minutes in length) about their communities. Contact Pam Christie at pchristie@1800arkansas.com or visit http://www.1800arkansas.com/MyCommunity for more information. ******************************************* After School Art at Kathy Thompson's Studio, 3 East Mountain STreet, Downtown Fayetteville square. CAll 521-1502 ******************************************* See Website for Audition Info: Arts Center of the Ozarks P.O. Box 725, Springdale,AR 72765 or emailing to acozark6@swbell.net Call Harry Blundell 751-5441. ******************************************* Auditions for Sager Creek Arts Center. Call 479-524-4000 or visit website at ww.sagercreekartscenter.com ******************************************* Arkansas Kids Competition American Kids.com Regional Event for Ark. Kids ******************************************* CASTING CALLS: Theater & Dance Plays Bella Vista Village Players Email: info@bvvillageplayers.org ******************************************* POESIA a literary quarterly of poetry and poetry review is accepting submissions ******************************************* Barnes & Noble Bookings 261 N. 46 St. Bentonville 36-2002 ******************************************* Let C.A.T. document your event shoot & edit $100Meetings, Programs, Lectures, Shows, Events Call 444-3433 CommunityAccess Television ******************************************* Planning a small Private Party? A great place to have it is in our "Bordino's Boardroom" upstairs. Located upstairs overlooking Dickson Street in Fayetteville, it features a private balcony and seating for up to 16. Call 527-6795 and ask for Adam regarding reservations and pricing. ******************************************* If you have information to share about video or film resources, please contact Cheri Leffew, Special Projects/Events Manager, Arkansas Arts Council at cheri@arkansasheritage.org or call (501) 324-9349 ******************************************* Become a Film Scout! Have a film you think we need to show, or just one you heard about that aroused your curiosity? Send a message with the subject: Film Scout" to filmfest@direcway.com. Tell us the title of he film, what you know about it, and why you think we should show it. We’ll reply to all suggestions. ******************************************* Eureka Springs Artists Registry, Inc. 479-981-0573 steve@eurekaspringsartists.com http://eurekaspringsartists.com ******************************************* The Seven Hills Homeless Shelter is accepting donations for sweaters, coats, art supplies, musical instruments, & garden seeds/plants. Seven Hills is located at 1561 W. 6th St., Fayetteville or call 479-251-7776 or email: director@sevenhillscenter.org ******************************************* KTPV is interested in ways to showcase local musical talent on the radio. KTPV needs a source of product (cd's) and we will look for sponsors for programming. Joe Hart >KTPV 96.9 FM >P.O. Box#1111 Farmington, AR 72730 >466-2448 or 846-7737 ******************************************* The 2005 Craft Guide for Arkansas and surrounding States will provide you with all the information you need to know about opportunities to market your craft product through fairs and festivals. Call Betsey Martin at (501) 324-9043 for more information. You can purchase your own Craft Guide for $10.00 by contacting Bob and Beverly Liveoak at (870) 286-2549. Arts Programs for Business-Minded Artists Featured in The Crafts Report The May issue of The Crafts Report magazine is a good resource for any business-minded visual artists looking to invest in an arts education or those looking for workshops or craft fairs. www.craftsreport.com ******************************************* NEW DANCE CLASSES! WEDNESDAY NIGHTS INTRO TO LATIN DANCE 6 WEEK WORKSHOP $60 WHEN? 7:30 PM-8:30 PM WHERE? ELITE SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS MUST BE PRE-REGISTERED AND PRE-PAYED CONTACT KATHY AT 870-480-6066 OR BARBIE SUNDAY NIGHTS INTERMEDIATE SALSA $10 WHEN? 7:30 PM-8:30 PM WHERE? ZABANAS MUST HAVE BASIC PATTERNS BEGINNER SALSA $5 WHEN? 8:30-9:00 LEARN BASIC STEPS!! PRE-REGISTER NOW CALL OR EMAIL FOR MORE INFORMATION Barbie Bell Professional Dance Instructor http://www.ucandance.com barbie@ucandance.com Cell 479.283.2095 ******************************************* ARTS LIVE THEATRE CLASSES: Playmakers I (Grades K-1) Playmakers II (Grades 2-4) THE GROUNDLINGS: Introduction to Acting (Grades 5-6) INTRODUCTION TO COMEDY IMPROV (Grades 5-8) THE APPRENTICES: Acting I (Grades 7-8) The PLAYERS: Acting II (Grades 9-12) THEATRE LAB ACTING FOR FILM (Grades 9-12) Can You Hear Me Now? Theatre Lab Voice and Diction (Grades 9-12) Theatre Lab Advanced Acting (Grades 9-12) THEATRE LAB ADVANCED COMEDY IMPROV (Grades 9-12) SPECIAL Audition Techniques Workshop New SATURDAY Program FOR BABIES AND TODDLERS! Shaky Bugs I & II Broadway Babies (ages 4 & 5 years) ******************************************* Announcing A "Desperate" Measure For The Frustrated Family History Researcher (Springdale, AR - February 2006) ? With ancestral sleuthing being one of the most popular online activities, DeadFred Genealogy Photo Archive http://www.deadfred.com/ and a talented team of eminent genealogists have created a one-of-a-kind collection to help family history researchers, amateurs and professionals alike, overcome some of the frustrating challenges involved with hunting elusive ancestors. For additional information, contact Jeannette Balleza at jeannette@deadfred.com or 479.200.3089. ******************************************* Host a Soar with Eagles Class in Your Conference Room If you have a conference room, we've got a deal you should consider. We offer organizations the chance to host our classes in their conference room. It costs nothing and it gives you a chance to display your company name every place we promote the program. Class attendees come to your location that further promotes your company. In addition, you get five minutes in front of the group to tell them about your company. For more information, go to: http://www.soarhigher.com/LocationSponsorship.htm ******************************************* A Site for NWA Motorcycle Enthusiasts If you love motorcycle events but don't know how to find out about them, there is now a website for you. It is in its infancy but it is a free place to post your motorcycle events and your motorcycle club information. Check out www.nwabiker.com for a poker runs this weekend at the future site of the new Razorback Harley Davidson in Bentonville. It benefits the Northwest Arkansas Children's Shelter. ******************************************* ***International
Crew, Castings, Competitions**Enter the INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARY CHALLENGE Attention Documentary Filmmakers! Announcing something new--the International Documentary Challenge (IDC)! The IDC is a new timed filmmaking competition developed by KDHX (Saint Louis Community Media) in cooperation with the International Documentary Association, the Documentary Organisation of Canada and the creators of the 48 Hour Film Project. The Premise: Filmmaking teams from around the globe have just 5 days to make a short non-fiction film (4-8 min.) The winning films will screen this July at a theatrical event presented in association with SILVERDOCS, hosted by AFI Silver Theatre. A traveling showcase of the winners will play festivals and film series’ across the country, a DVD will be released, and television distribution will be pursued. The IDC takes place this March 22-27, 2006. http://www.documentarychallenge.org/ ************************ Hello Lisa, Last year you visited our site and requested info about casting for movies and TV shows. Currently we are accepting new talent for casting season 2006. Contact one of our creative directors: Mr.David Kuzia or Mr.Jeff Carson Toll Free: (800)827-2830 Call during the next few days: 03-06-06 to 03-11-06 9:00 am - 6:00 pm (Pacific Time) Casting information available to members this month: VANCOUVER CREW WORKSHOP - Firearms-For-Film/Action-Acting Workshops
Monday & Wednesday February 13 & 15, 2006 at 6:00 pm - Learn skills that can help you get the audition. Gain the confidence to do an action acting scene. The Roy W. Dean Film and Writing Grants What Not To Wear to Work Special Trying to Mend Your Marriage? Share the Shame! Calling All Moms and Dads Want to Climb the Property Ladder? Be sure to check out Done Deal's new writers' Job Board for recent listings for material and writers needed. And if you are a producer, agent, manager, etc. please feel free to post your requests. It's easy to do.
******************************************* Showcase your scripts on www.InkTip.com, the easiest way to get exposure for scripts. For the scripts and writers that have been acquired through our network, 18 have been made in the last 24 months. We have helped numerous writers gain representation and writing work. Film and Video Arts FVA Institute is a non-profit media arts organization that has been around for 33 years providing production and post-production equipment, fiscal sponsorship and mentorship programs for members. For more information and guidelines visit http://www.fva.com. Ford Foundation Media, Arts & Culture Grants Foundation funds independent film, video, radio and digital media that meets the foundation’s goals. Visit http://fordfound.org. Creative Capital , A New York City-based nonprofit organization which supports artists who pursue innovation in form and/or content in the performing and visual arts, film and video, and emerging fields. . http://www.creative-capital.org . |
***March 2006*** Mar 2 - P'NOSH presents "March Mardi Gras " Mar 3 - Small Works on Paper 2006 Exhibition Moves to Texarkana Mar 4 - Triumph Awards 2006 - This event will recognize and appreciate the success of Professional Women and Outstanding Female youth in this area and surrounding areas. Location Northwest Arkansas Convention Center, March 4. VOTE NOW! www.nwaminorityawards.com Mar 4 - Children of Uganda Walton Arts Center Mar 4 - The House on Mango Street; Real Women Have Curves at the Jones Center for Families in Springdale Mar 4-11 Art Embroidery. 2 weeks/Saturdays. Materials Provided. Class fee $95 Time 10am-4pm Walton Arts Center Mar 4 - Miss Lakes of the Northwest Pageant - Special Events at the Rogers Little Theater. Time: 2/7pm Mar 4 - Reese Neal to perform at Arsaga's on Mission and Crossover in Fayetteville 9-11pm. Mar 7 - Art Explosions Community Imagination Studio is Celebrating its First Birthday! Tues. Mar 7 from 5:30-8:30pm at the studio, 3480 N. Thompson Ste 3 in Springdale. Live dance music, pinata, art projects, food & drinks. Gift certificates for birthday parties, classes. Call 479-927-2020 for more info. Mar 7 - Rapid Prototypes has moved to Suite 11 at 1211 SE 28th Street (same building, different suite). We'd like to invite you to our official grand re-opening at the new location... If you haven't already been by to see the new digs, stop by after work on Tuesday March 7th. Mar 7 - Celebrate Arkansas Music. Please join us for two evenings celebrating the music of Arkansas sponsored by the Washington County Historical Society at the Fayetteville Public Library. On Tuesday, March 7 at 6 p.m., Professor Bob Cochran, author of Our Own Sweet Sounds: A Celebration of Music in Arkansas, will discuss the music and lives of artists who have created the unique sounds of Arkansas music. Join us again next week on Tuesday, March 14 at 6 p.m. to sample some of these sweet sounds with a live music performance. Both events will be held in the Library Walker Community Room. For more information, please call the Reference Desk at 571-2222 ext. 4450. Mar 9 - Free Art Talk with Sarah Joy Jones: Pop Culture Fashion & Feminity at the McCoy Gallery at Nadine Baum Studios(505 W. Spring St) in Fayetteville on March 9 at 5:55. Mar 9 - Michael McDonald Walton Arts Center Mar 9 - Arts Center of the Ozarks Passport to Adventure Travel Film Series "Exploration of the Colorado River " All films are preceded by a 1pm social hour, followed by screenings at 2pm. Admission is $7-8. Mar 10, 11, 12 - How To Eat Like A Child will be performed at the Ozark Mountain Smokehouse. March 10, 11 & 12. With limited seating available, advance ticket purchase is strongly advised. Tickets may be purchased on-line at www.artslivetheatre.com or by e-mailing tickets@www.artslivetheatre.com. Mar 10 - Art Resources Art Exhibit with local abstract artist Erica Daniel from 5-8pm located at 3291 S. Thompson, Suite H101in The Business Centre, Springdale (south of U-Haul), 725-2100. Refreshments will be served. Mar 10 - 3rd Annual Women in IT Conference Did you know that March 8th is International Women's Day? It is! We are celebrating International Women's Day with WorldWIT by hosting ArkWIT's third annual Women In IT Conference! Please join us in during this uniquely Arkansas celebration of women on Friday, March 10th. This all day conference features Rosalyn Wesley, Human Resources Director for Fortune Brands and motivational speaker. She will present "Focusing on Growing Grass.Not on Killing Weeds" and will stimulate you to design the life you want and to create dynamic changes in your life so you work out of passion, and not out of a need for a pension. The day will consist of valuable professional and personal development break-out sessions, lunch, panel discussion and networking time. The closing panel discussion is titled "Where You Are Going, Where You Have Been" and will feature successful business women from across the country to discuss their observations on the progression women in the workplace over the years and their personal career experiences and decisions. Find complete conference information and registration go to http://itrc.uark.edu/events/wit/. Mar 10 - Second Friday Art Night Celebrates its One Year Anniversary Mar 10 -18 South By Southwest (SXSW) Film Conference & Festival March 10-18Austin, TexasFeaturing premiere screenings and educational panels on the art and business of independent filmmaking. www.sxsw.com Mar 11 - Toggle Top Box one day workshop. Materials included. Sat Mar 11 from 10am-4pm Walton Arts Center Mar 11 Barbara Mashburn Scholarship Foundation Singers - FAmily Fun at the Rogers Little Theater. Time: 8pm Mar 11, 2006 - 8:00 PM Red, Hot & Blue, Straight from the Branson stage, this outstanding song and dance revue will keep the ACO jumpin'. This six-preformer troupe takes audiences on a nostalgic musical journey through the decades from the Raucous Ragtime Era tothe Roaring 20's, from the Classic Jazz Era of the 1930's to the Swingin' Sounds of the 40's and the Big Band Era, and from the Hilarious 50's to the Rockin' 60's and Disco 70's. Arts Center of the Ozarks 479-751-5441 Mar 11 - North Arkansas Symphony Concert IV Walton Arts Center Mar 14 - Celebrate Arkansas Music. Please join us for an evening celebrating the music of Arkansas sponsored by the Washington County Historical Society at the Fayetteville Public Library. Professor Bob Cochran, author of Our Own Sweet Sounds: A Celebration of Music in Arkansas, will discuss the music and lives of artists who have created the unique sounds of Arkansas music. Join us on Tuesday, March 14 at 6 p.m. to sample some of these sweet sounds with a live music performance. Library Walker Community Room. 571-2222 ext. 4450. Mar 16 - Northwest Arkansas Community Foundation's 3rd Annual Gala The Northwest Arkansas Community Foundation will hold its 3rd annual gala on March 16, 2006 at Embassy Suites in Rogers. The goal is to raise $175,000 for scholarships to the NorthWest Arkansas Community College. The Foundation is currently looking for silent auction items. If you have items available for this auction please or if you would like to purchase tickets or a table please contact Ed Clifford 479-273-2842 or email eclifford@bbvchamber.com Mar 16 - The Trinty Irish Dance Company will perform at the Alma Performing Arts Center in Alma AR. at 7:30pm Tickets $20-30. Call 479-632-2129 Mar 16 -Art Director's Club presents Hillman Curtis - Professional Videographer < >Dickson Street Theater Mar 17 - Joy Caffrey Artist Reception at Julie Wait Designs in Rogers, 318 S. First Street. Joy's oil pastels and Gicleee prints will be featured in the art gallery throughout April. Joy's Artist Reception will start a 4pm thru 8pm. See more of Joy's artwork on NWAtalent! Mar 19 - Tim Conway & Harvey Korman - Together Again Walton Arts Center Mar 20-23 Batik & Tie Dye Classes for kids. ages 7-9 classes - 9-11:30am Mon- Mar 20-23 Bedford Camera & Video Photo Studio. ages 13-17 classes 12:30-3pm . Class fee $69 Walton Arts Center Mar 20-23 Acting: Like Professionals for teens . ages 7-12. Time 12:30-3pm. Class fee $69 Walton Arts Center Mar 20-23 Acting: My Life as a Mounse. grades 1st thru 4th. 9-11:30am Class fee $89 Walton Arts Center Mar 20-24 - Art Camp Spring Break has arrived, so why not dive into a little paint, a little clay, and a little paper mache’ and let your creativity blossom! Art Explosions Community Imagination Studio will offer a Spring Break Mini-Camp for youth 10 and up, March 20-24, 2006 at the Art Explosions Studio located at 3480 N. Thompson, Suite 3, Springdale, AR. The session is from 8am-3pm at a very low cost of $45 for a full week of FUN. Participants will have the opportunity to work with professional artists who will engage them in creativity and imagination. Each day will be filled with stimulating new projects and they will be encouraged to try new approaches and experiment with new materials. The sessions will include sculpture, painting, mask making, mosaic, puppetry, book making, and many other exciting mediums.Art Explosions Community Imagination Studio is a component of YouthCAN!, a nonprofit prevention organization, which provides creative experiences to thousands of children living in the Northwest Arkansas community, through art programs in schools, summer art camps, The Art Mentor Club, and DUDE, a creative youth activism team which promotes drug prevention initiatives. As part of a comprehensive substance abuse and delinquency prevention strategy, the mission of YouthCAN! is to provide and sponsor creative activities and programs that empower youth and families to make responsible choices. For more information about other Art Explosions classes and programs, visit www.artexplosions.org or www.youthcaninc.org . To register or for more information please contact Art Explosions at 479-927-2020, 479-725-2456, or visit the Art Explosions Studio at 3480 N. Thompson, Suite 3, Springdale, AR 72764. Please note that parents will need to provide transportation, and kids must bring a sack lunch. If you would like more information or to schedule an interview with Barbara Price Davis, please contact her at 479.725.2456-ph., 479.466.3024-cell or bdavis@youthcaninc.org . Mar 20-23 Keen Observers . ages 7-9. Time 12:30-3pm. Class fee $69 Walton Arts Center Mar 23 Photography Studio Lighting. Basic lighting equipment, exposure, background, use of gels. Instructors John Baltz & Patrick Ward. Class Cost $29 Walton Arts Center Mar 23-26 - 7th Annual Memphis International Film Festival March 23 - 26, 2006Malco's Paradiso and Studio on the SquareMemphis, Tennesseehttp://www.memphisfilmforum.org Mar 24 - NWA Art Director's Club 'meet and greet" at Uncle Gaylord's in Fayetteville on Friday, March 24th.We'll be showing a short 20 minute film "Pollinate 2005: The Common Desk" by Belief, Inc. and have several other activities going on including the hilarious category clips from our 2006 Outlet Awards this year. Plus, we'll have a spread of appetizers and a cash bar for those who are so inclined.We'll also be revealing what the rest of the year has in store and share our goals, aspirations and inspiration for the future of the Northwest Arkansas Art Directors Club. It's time to make your voice count, get inspired and meet your fellow commercial creatives in the community.This is a FREE event and we encourage you to bring others interested in inspiration. Our organization isn't just for Art Directors! We have members that include photographers, copywriters, illustrators, designers, typesetters, videographers, film makers, web designers, multimedia creators and more.Doors open at 6:30 and we'll go as long as we all feel like schmoozing. Come get inspired at "Your Creative Outlet!"Ask about becoming a member. Joining the NWAADC will help support future speakers.For more information contact Eric Huber, President, by e-mail or at 479.790.7388. March 24 – April 9, 2006. 5th Annual Ozark Foothills FilmFest. Locations in Batesville (Independence Hall at UACCB), Heber Springs (The Gem), and Little Rock (UALR and Market Street Cinema). Highlights include filmmaker Anne Lewis with a new documentary about immigration, globalization, and the working class, Morristown; a Mexican movie poster exhibit; and a focus on Recent Mexican Cinema. Mar 25 - Los Cenzontles will perform in concert at Independence Hall of the campus of the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville on Saturday evening, March 25. Tickets will go on sale in early 2006, priced at $10/ $8 for adults 55 and over/$6 for students and children. Pasajero will be shown on Saturday afternoon, March 25, at 2 p.m. at Independence Hall. Admission to the film is free for children 12 and under and all high school, college, or ESL students. Regular admission to the film is $4/$3 for adults 55 and over. Mar 24 - April 9 - 2006 Ozark Foothills FilmFest "Celebrating Mexico" Mar 25 - Stateline Woodturners Club Meeting. Club meetings are held at the workshop of Ramey Junior High School in Fayetteville at 9am. Call 443-7229 for more info. Guests are welcome. Mar 26 - Classical Youth Ballet Auditions Classical Youth Ballet (CYB) will hold open company auditions for placement as an apprentice, junior or senior company member. Auditions will be held Sunday, March 26 th at Classical Ballet Academy, 204 West Walnut. All area ballet dancers are invited to audition. As the Northwest Arkansas region continues to grow in size and cultural awareness, a youth ballet company provides more intense classical ballet training in a safe and caring environment as well as providing public performance opportunities for talented youth dancers. Dancers selected as members of CYB will perform with the company in “Ballet in May” on Saturday, May 20, 2006 at Arend Arts Center as well as Nutcracker 2006. March 30 - Art Amiss 4at the Dickson St. TheaterDoors open at 8pm $5 Admission
Musical guests: Big Jake, Lucio and Rasmey from Fayetteville; 607 of Trauma Team and Conduit Family (Suga City, DK, and Epiphany) from Little Rock.Featuring: Large scale and film installations and the work of Golsa Rahamatabdi, Kyle Carpenter, Jeff McCollum, Allison Hess, Peter Etges, Alison Cantrell, Elizabeth Post, Julian Santa-Rita, Lacy Love, Hunter Mack, Valerie Duncan, Suedee Hall, Jori Costello, Dawn Garrett, Michelle Underwood, Henry Turner, Lily Kuonen, Becca Nisbet, Rob Andes, Amber Harris, Jane Peoples, Alannah Massey, Martha Guirl, Pearle Zebert, Ginny Sims, Richard Cutshall, Dan Griffith, Jake Aslin, Jason Barnes and Mindy Clark
As always, a compilation cd of local music and chapbook of local writing will be complimentary at the door. Other Art Amiss merchandise will be available. ArtAmiss.org or artamiss@gmail.com for more information.
Thru March - U of A Art Exhibit of Barnet Drawings "Putting the World Together: The Drawings of Will Barnet" a traveling exhibit at the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center. The artist's 75 drawings range from 1929 to 1990.Gallery Hours 8-4:30pm M-Th and 8-6 on Fridays. Call 788-7300
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***April 2006*** April 1 - 2006 NWA Baby Pageant & Fair - Awards will be given to boy and girl in each age category including 1st, 2nd & 3rd place winners. Baby Pageant & Fair will be Saturday April 1 at the NWA Convention Center in Springdale. Call Lori Krie 479-872-5149. April 1 - IAAP Luncheon Seminar Door prizes galore at the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) Benton County Chapter seminar and luncheon April 1 featuring noted corporate trainer Willie Johnson and keynote speaker IAAP International President, Kay Enlow, CPS/CAP. Only $12.50! Come join us for food, fun, networking, great door prizes, and special guest speakers! The International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) Benton County Chapter presents a luncheon seminar featuring noted corporate trainer and professional speaker Willie Johnson and keynote speaker IAAP International President Kay Enlow. Saturday, April 1, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Shewmaker Center Wal-Mart Auditorium $12.50 per person. For local contacts, chapter information and upcoming programs go to
<http://www.iaap-hq.org/> and click on Chapter Locater. Contact BCC Public Relations Chairperson, Donna Gilzow at donna.gilzow@symbol.com April 1 - African Night for this
year has been Marked for April 1 at 3.00PM.
There will be booths set up by several
individuals,groups
and organisations. They will have food, Merchandise
and
general information about all kinds of things
including
ministry, tours, music, etc.
The entertainment will be kicked off by the African
Gospel Musicians then Zambian Acapella who are coming
all the way from Texas then the Afrique Aya Drumming
and dance Club will finish.
The will also be a music Presentation and competition
by different groups from around the community who will
win prizes in three categories. A.)Best Dancer B.)
Best
Presentation by a group C.) Yet to be decided.
Sometime betweem 4.00pm and 5.00pm they will have a
fashion show. African Experience presentation to be
done at the Jones Center for families.
There will be booths with different African stuff that
include mission opportunities and charities that do
their work in Africa. Food and Merchandise from
diffrent countries. Drums of all sizes. Fashion Show.
Then later in the day. There will be African Music
Presented by the African Gospel Musicians, Zambian
Vocal Group and the Afrique Aya drumming and dance
troop. The events will start from 3.00pm upto 9.30pm
on Saturday 1st of April 2006.
There will be an African Music competition which will
have prices to be won but for more information call
Kathy Birkhead at 479-756-8090 Ext 160. April 1 - Bobby Poe productions presents B.J. Thomas singer/songwriter, 5 time Grammy, 11 Gold Awardswill perform at the Alma Performing Arts Center in Alma AR. at 8pm Tickets $20-28. Call 479-632-2129 April 1 - Ukrainian Eggs . Class fee $59 Time 10am-4pm Walton Arts Center April 1 "Jack and the Beanstalk" Kidworks at Rogers Little Theatre at 2pm. April 3 Michael W. Dean author and documentary producer speaks at the University of Arkansas Monday, April 3, at 10:30 to Broadcast II students, and again at 6:00 p.m., Room 102, Kimpel Hall, to Larry Foley’s documentary film students as well as other students invited to the event. Since 2000 Dean has published a total of six books. Tuesday, Dean’s presentation at the university will focus on fundraising, distribution, networking and marketing for the no-budget or non-profit artist. Dean’s first film, DIE or DIY, will be screened Tuesday night. University events are for U of A students only. Students of other universities or high schools may contact Cynthia VanBibber at cvanbib@uark.edu or 582-4663 for complementary tickets to the Town Center event Tuesday night. April 4 - Michael W. Dean film DIE or DIY will be screened at the Town Center, Tuesday, April 4 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $7.00 and available at Sound Warehouse, Arsaga’s and Jammin’ Java on the square. Proceeds go to Turpentine Creek. Dean will speak on his brand of marketing – how deviating from the traditional strategy made a huge difference in his success. Although D.I.Y. or DIE: How To Survive as an Independent Artist is Dean’s first feature-length documentary, it screened in 45 cities in the U.S. in 2002 and in 37 cities on a 45-day tour in Europe. Dean’s interviews included one with the BBC. Sponsors of the events – NWATalent, Nightbird Books and Educe Productions will have tables at the show. Dean’s books will be available for purchase.People who want to volunteer for the Town Center event may contact Aimée Papazian at m80m80@hotmail.com. Dean will be interviewed on Community Access Television’s Ozarks Live with Maureen Mullen, on April 4 at 5:30. Limited seats are available. Contact CAT at 444-3433 to attend. Tanya from Turpentine Cre ek will also be making a short presentation on the show about the Eureka Springs refuge for large cats. Dean is a big fan of cats. He has encouraged people who wanted to show his film to charge for the event: keeping half for themselves and donating the other half to the local animal shelter. For this reason, proceeds from the Town Center event will be donated to Turpentine Creek in Dean’s honor. To learn more about Dean’s books, visit: http://www.michaelwdean.com/ April 7, 8- Ballet Hispanico at the Walton Arts Center Established in 1970 by Artistic Director Tina Ramirez, the company has become the leading Latin dance company in the United States, working with internationally known choreographers on over 70 commissioned pieces to create a theatrical, contemporary vision that appeals to audiences everywhere. April 7,8,9 - JUGGLE FEST, Jones Center for Families April 8 - The Harlem Blues & Jazz Band will perform at the Alma Performing Arts Center in Alma AR. at 8 pm Tickets $15-25. Call 479-632-2129 April 7-8 - The Arkansas Arts Council will present its annual two-day Arts in Education professional development Retreat Friday and Saturday, April 7-8, 2006. The theme for the 2006 Retreat is "Arts and Culture of the Latino/Hispanic Community."
Traditional arts and customs of Mexico, with influences from other Latin American countries including Guatemala and Brazil, will be the focus of the retreat. Equal emphasis will be on the Latino experience in the United States. Through literature, art, theatre, music, and dance the lives of Latinos in their adopted country will be explored and celebrated.
Presented for artists, classroom teachers, and arts or community organizations, the retreat is designed to explore new ways to bring the vitality of the arts to the classroom and integrate the arts into core curriculum or other program areas. Participating teachers will receive 12 in-service credit hours.
Lanie Keystone will be returning to conduct the series of workshops that will help teachers, artists, sponsors of arts programs, and others discover how music, theater, dance, and visual arts become an integral part of the learning process. Lanie has been the institute director for Foster Educational Systems for eight years, heading a faculty of 15 arts educators and presenting integrated arts institutes to K-university educators nationwide. Also returning is Carla Strott, the fine arts coordinator for Dekalb County Public Schools. Carla is highly trained in discipline-based arts education and is a professional organist and pianist. Lanie and Carla have lived in California for many years and have been steeped in the Hispanic/Latino culture.Click here for a registration form. You must have Adobe Reader which is available for free at www.adobe.comYou may also contact Cynthia Haas, Arts in Education program manager, at 501-324-9769 or by e-mail at cynthia@arkansasheritage.org. The deadline for registration is Friday, March 24, 2006. April 10 Friends of Rogers Little Theater at 5:30 Meeting April 11 -The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Eric Carle Favourites Walton Arts Center April 13 - Arts Center of the Ozarks Passport to Adventure Travel Film Series "Barvaria and the Black Forest " All films are preceded by a 1pm social hour, followed by screenings at 2pm. Admission is $7-8. April 14-15 "A Few Good Men" at the Victory Theater in Rogers. Directed by Rick Pierson. Performances are April 14-15, 20-22, 27-30. Call 631-8988 April 15 - Silk Batik. Materials Provided. Class fee $59 Time 10am-4pm Walton Arts Center April 18 - Stinky Cheese Man- Walton Arts Center April 19 & 20 - Literacy event featuring nationally known author Kathi Appelt, Jones Center for Families April 20 - Printmaking from the French Avant-Garde at the Cynthia H. Coughlin Gallery at 5:55pm April 20 - Los Folkloristas- Walton Arts Center April 21 - Starrlight Jazz: Luciana Souza Quartet- Walton Arts Center April 22 Tile Glazing Workshop. Class Cost $49 Walton Arts Center April 22 - Stateline Woodturners Club Meeting. Club meetings are held at the workshop of Ramey Junior High School in Fayetteville at 9am. Call 443-7229 for more info. Guests are welcome. April 22-29 Handmade Greeting Cards. Class fee $59 Walton Arts Center April 22 - North Arkansas Symphony Concert V- Walton Arts Center April 20-22 "A Few Good Men" at the Victory Theater in Rogers. Directed by Rick Pierson. Performances are April 14-15, 20-22, 27-30. Call 631-8988 April 22 - Clayton Scott, Arts in Education teaching artist and an Arts on Tour award-winning performance and slam poet, conducted the workshop that was designed to prepare high school English, Speech, or Drama teachers to guide students in learning and presenting selected poems for the Poetry Out Loud contest to be held at the Laman Library on Saturday, April 22, 2006, in conjunction with the Arkansas Literary Festival. A state champion will be selected and will represent Arkansas at the national contest held in Washington, DC on May 16, 2006. The National Endowment for the Arts and The Poetry Foundation will award the state champion $200 and an all-expense-paid trip to compete in the national contest. The state champion's school will also receive $500 for the purchase of poetry books. One runner-up will receive $100, with $200 for his or her school library. In addition, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock will be awarding the state champion a $2,000 scholarship following the contest. The William J. Clinton Presidential Library and Museum will be offering two free self-guided tour tickets to each school winner and an accompanying adult. April 27 Digital Macro Photography. Bring your camera and learn great "up close" techniques. Instructors John Baltz & Patrick Ward. Class Cost $29 Walton Arts Center April 27-30 "A Few Good Men" at the Victory Theater in Rogers. Directed by Rick Pierson. Performances are April 14-15, 20-22, 27-30. Call 631-8988 April 28 - Art Director's Club presents
April 29 - CAT will also be hosting the 3rd Annual FAT CAT Awards on Saturday, April 29th. To be eligible for a FAT CAT Award your program must have aired on CAT in 2005. The festival will be held on Saturday, April 29 th at the Radisson Hotel and will be followed by the 3 rd Annual FAT CAT Awards. CAT will also be hosting a Community Talent Show that week and winners will be announced at the awards ceremony. This is CAT’s Spring Fundraiser. Thanks for supporting Community Television in Fayetteville! April 8-31 The 4th annual Sculptors Dominion Invitational in San
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***May 2006*** May 2-7 Dave Gorman's Googlewhack! Adverture - Walton Arts Center May 4 - Essay Contest Awards sponsored by OMNI at Fayetteville Public Library. Essay Topic: "King's Incomplete Legacy". May 5th - Art Director's Club May 6 - Tap Kids- Walton Arts Center May 16-21 The Will Rogers Follies - Walton Arts Center May 23 - Still on The Hill - The Fayetteville Public Library is giving us a room on MAY 23rd at 6:30 to host a CD release concert and honoring of all the wonderful young artists. Will display all the art contest entries but only one will be chosen for the cover art. SO IF YOU HAVE KIDS, GRANDKIDS OR FRIENDS with KIDs....send them to the library to pick up their entry form to color....we want LOTS of offerings to choose from. . Donna and Kelly - Still on The Hill May 25 - Wedding Photography . Learn basics of shooting a wedding from contracts to final printing. Time 7-9pm. Instructors John Baltz & Patrick Ward. Class Cost $29 Walton Arts Center May 27 - Stateline Woodturners Club Meeting. Club meetings are held at the workshop of Ramey Junior High School in Fayetteville at 9am. Call 443-7229 for more info. Guests are welcome. May 30-31 RENT- Walton Arts Center
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***June 2006*** June 2-June 10 Western Arkansas Ballet’s 15th Annual Lorraine Cranford Summer Dance Workshop Western Arkansas Ballet will be holding it’s annual Lorraine Cranford Summer Dance Workshop (LCSDW) (established in 1991), a one-week residential dance camp open to any student of dance age 12 and up with two years of dance experience. This year’s LCSDW will takes place at Western Arkansas Ballet 4701 Grand, with the ending show Saturday, June 10, 2005 at 1:00 pm at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith’s Breedlove Auditorium. This is a free performance open to the public. This year our staff includes Ms. Beverly Williams, Director of Dance at The Kincaid School, teaching Jazz; Mrs. Jennifer Davis, Ballet Mistress of Western Arkansas Ballet, teaching Ballet; and Ms. Christina Banacos, a graduate student of Modern Dance at the University of Oklahoma, teaching Modern. All three faculty members are leaders in their various fields of dance. Mrs. Melissa Schoenfeld, WAB’s Artistic Director and Ms. Jennifer Woodside, WAB’s Administrator will be coordinating the event. Each student receives three dance classes a day, Ballet, Jazz, and Modern, along with three rehearsals a day. These rehearsals will be for the final demonstration performance offered June 10th at 1:00 pm in Breedlove Auditorium. So even if you aren’t registered, feel free to come out and see our students! Call 479-785-0152 or www.waballet.org or WesternArkansasBallet@msn.com for more information! June 8-Aug 12 Camp War Eagle for Kids for Boys and girls ages 7-17. Call 479-751-8899 June 8-10 Art of Wine Festival - Walton Arts Center June 9-11 Little Rock Producer of the 48 Hour Film Project. Tthe 48 Hour Film Project will take place here in Little Rock on the weekend of June 9-11. The 48 Hour Film Project is the largest timed filmmaking competition in the world, and Little Rock is the smallest city by FAR to compete. Last year was the first year. We had 31 teams sign up, 27 make it to the "kick off" and 23 make it through the weekend. Please visit the website at www.48hourfilm.com. Its alot of fun, and after 48 hours, you have a finished movie that hundreds of people will see. Last year's winner, "Tidbits of Joy" screened last weekend at Cinequest, and has actually made it into several film festivals, including Tribeca, where it will screen at the end of April. The grand prizes are fantastic, and I plan to have local prizes as well this year. Call 501-247-0125. weirdsunitego@hotmail.com June 17 - Dads & Kids Expo & Jamming concert at Jones Center for Families June 20-21 YouthCAN! is pleased to announce that it is now enrolling for the Summer Art Explosion, to run June 20 through July 21, 2006. The Summer Art Explosion is a five week summer camp taught by professional artists. Creative experiences are provided for youth ages 10-18 through exposure to many different mediums including batiking, sculpture, pottery, painting, jewelry making, stained glass, dance, drama, and many others. Youth are encouraged to try new things, experiment with the materials, reach inside th emselves and find that creativity that is present in us all. The program runs Tuesday - Friday at the Art Explosions Community Imagination Studio in Springdale. The program allows youth to experience art in all its messiness, but also provides for other experiences. Field trips this year will include a photography trip to Beaver Lake where we will also have the opportunity to swim, and a yearly trip to Terra Studios to inspire us! This year, we are also having a Family Night weekly. Each Friday, parents are encouraged to come and do art with their child. We will finish the summer on July 22 with the End of Summer Celebration, an art show and sale with performances by the youth, to celebrate our summer accomplishments. This year’s Summer Art Explosion program is being funded through the C ommunity Development Block Grant fr om the City of Fayetteville. The camp runs Tuesdays through Fridays from 1-5pm. Costs are based on income ranging from $25 to $75 for the entire 5 weeks of fun! This includes snacks daily, field trips, t-shirts, and transportation to and fr om the program if needed. To receive more information or to request a registration packet, please call (479) 927-2020 or (479) 725-2456. Or you may email your request to bdavis@youthcaninc.org. June 24 - Jammin' Outdoor Concert Series at Jones Center for Families June 24 - Stateline Woodturners Club Meeting. Club meetings are held at the workshop of Ramey Junior High School in Fayetteville at 9am. Call 443-7229 for more info. Guests are welcome. June 27-Jul 2 Doctor Doolittle- Walton Arts Center
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***July 2006*** July 18-29 - 2nd Annual T Tauri Film Festival and workshops. University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville. Community Filmmaking Workshop, July 18 -22, Arkansas Sheriffs= Youth Ranch, Bethesda. June 27-Jul 2 Doctor Doolittle- Walton Arts Center July 8 - Jammin' Outdoor Concert Series at Jones Center for Families July 15 - Jammin' Outdoor Concert Series at Jones Center for Families July 22 - Stateline Woodturners Club Meeting. Club meetings are held at the workshop of Ramey Junior High School in Fayetteville at 9am. Call 443-7229 for more info. Guests are welcome. July 29 - Jammin' Outdoor Concert Series at Jones Center for Families July 25-29, 2006. 2nd Annual T Tauri Film Festival and workshops. The festival will take place on the campus of the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville www.ttauri.org
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***August 2006*** Aug 5 - Jammin' Outdoor Concert Series at Jones Center for Families Aug 26 - Stateline Woodturners Club Meeting. Club meetings are held at the workshop of Ramey Junior High School in Fayetteville at 9am. Call 443-7229 for more info. Guests are welcome.
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***October 2006*** Oct 20 - 29 - 2006 Hot Springs Documentary Film Festiva October 20-29, 2006Hot Springs www.hsdfi.org Oct 28 - Stateline Woodturners Club Meeting. Club meetings are held at the workshop of Ramey Junior High School in Fayetteville at 9am. Call 443-7229 for more info. Guests are welcome. December 15, 2006. ENTRY DEADLINE for the 2007 Ozark Foothills FilmFest.
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