ART UPDATE

Artists Assembled TONIGHT:6:00pm @ 125 N Washington Ave (in between laporte & mountain) Fort Collins, CO 80521 Call maggie (970) 419-1176 with any questions.

Dear artists and friends,

If you or anyone you know are interested in learning how to make an old-fashioned memory jug, inspired by the Victorian American folk art tradition, please read or pass on the following workshop information.

More information on the August 2-3 weekend-long workshop in Old Town Fort Collins can be found at:

http://lauriezuckerman.blogspot.com/ For information and reservations call or email: 970-482-5589

Please join us Friday evening from 6-9 for a fun “Night on the Town” We have a great National Pastel art show and sale that is being hosted by Independence Gallery, Art of the Rockies, Sage Moon Originals and The Master’s Fine Art of Loveland. See attachment and pass it on to who ever you think might be interested.
Thanks,
Billie Colson

If you do not have a website, please forward any pictures of recent artwork or drop off you portfolio at MayaBleu 706 S College, 2nd Floor, Ft Collins, 80524 (SE corner of S College & Laurel) 221-2027. Shows run two months with a reception on the second Friday of the first month. We are looking for artists for June, July & August and Nov & Dec. We show single artists and sometimes 2 artists, so don't worry if you don't think you have enough art to fill the space.

Its another awesome show at the Bellvue Store Friday May 9th 5pm to 8pm oh & by the way we will be dancing in the streets of Bellvue with the Fort Collins Blue Grass Band, they will start at 6pm so wear your dancing shoes..... the store will also be open on Saturday & Sunday May 10th & 11th from 10am to 5pm. AND extending our opening to the NEXT Saturday & Sunday May 17th and 18th from 10am to 5pm because there is just so darn many AWESOME things in the store & something new next door..... you just have to come and see. This months featured artists are painters Pam Furumo and Julie Gillian, jewelry by Jody Deschenes, Kerrianne Thompson, Kevin Ohldeman and Bev Perina, WAY cool Adirondack chairs made with wood and skis by the artists Terry & Marty Perry ..... OH YEA BABY.... also fabulous & fun handmade summer straw hats by Mona Thornton & Karen Caninos always great recycled art See ya all there Bev 556-0887

Friends -- I know you receive these requests often, but give this one a look over and see if it matches your area/s of interest. Also -- please share this with others who might have interest. My email list is incomplete.

Lincoln Junior High wants sixteen students to have the opportunity of a lifetime incorporating learning across all disciplines as they tour Spain during Spring Break 2009. The cost for each student is $2000 and each student is responsible for raising his/her individual amount. As a group, they are hosting fundraisers; as individuals they are being most creative. And, as the note below explains, about half of the students are truly needy. I was most impressed as I visited with Kathy Hix, assistant principal and coordinator of the trip, by the way students are working together to help one another; and, I liked what Kathy explained about the educational parts of the tour.

That’s why I agreed to see if any of my artist friends might like to donate an artwork for a silent auction to be held at Lincoln Junior High on May 22 from 5 to 7. It’s their annual showcase of student music groups featuring a BBQ for
parents, students, staff, and friends. If you have something you would like to donate, I will be happy to pick it up or
you can drop it off at Hixon Interiors, 226 W. Magnolia. Kathy asks that you indicate the value and the opening bid. We are looking for all types of work sculpture, ceramic, painting, jewelry . . .) as the audience is quite diverse both economically and culturally.

Let me know if you would like to contribute a piece or if you have questions. Click here for more info!
You can contact me via email most easily – cannhixon@comcast.net Telephone – 223-9084, Thank you for being an artist – you help the rest of us dream.

Colorado Coalition of Artists Presents:

Annual Members Art Show May 2 - 24th.

Art Opening Friday May 2nd 6 pm- 9 pm

Over 25 artists displaying works of acrylics, oil, pastels, watercolor and photography

Gallery hours are Thursday - Saturday 10 am - 6 pm

CoCOA
402 N College Ave
Fort Collins
(970) 221-3019
www.cocoaart.com

Toolbox Creative presents the
art of Phil Guzy.
Please join us for eats, drinks and some fine, fine art.
This Friday, May 9, from 5p to 8p
325 Cherry Street, No 104
Fort Collins, CO 80521
Please call 970.493.5755 or email for more information.

I don't know if people are aware, but there is a new bill coming up for legislation that would effectively deny us our copyright on our artwork. Under this new bill, the Orphan Works Bill, companies can use any art on their products they like without paying the artists for it unless they get caught. If they do get caught, they only have to pay a token fee, rather than damages. So art could be lifted off your website and used without your knowledge. It doesn't matter if you sign it or register the copyright to it. It is the same as a shoplifter stealing from a store and only have to pay the price of the item if they get caught. Your rights to your art are in real danger.

If everyone could please fax or e-mail our representatives it would really help.
Our reps are:
Senate: Ken Salazar fax #202-228-5036
Wayne Allard fax# 202-224-6471

Congress: Marilyn Musgrave fax # 202-225-5870

The Bill numbers are: Senate: S.2913
House: H.R. 5889

1. Just a reminder that my retrospect at the University of Northern Colorado will continue through May 10 th. It's a large show filled with nonobjective paintings covering a span of fifteen years. If anyone wants direction they can call me at 472-1108 or 988-0001.

2, I am starting up new workshops this spring and summer. They were very popular when I was working in LL. See attached file.

Let me know if you need more information on the above.
Thanks a lot, Pat

I hope you can come to my art opening this Friday May 2nd at Cafe Ardour (255 Linden Street)
from 6-8pm. (see attached flyer) I have all new paintings that I am very excited about. If you can't make it this Friday, the paintings will be up through May 31st and Cafe Ardour is a great place to have a cup of coffee!

This months ARTISTS ASSEMBLED meeting
I wont be able to have the artists assembled meeting for May. I think I should be back on track for the June meeting. I would like to have a pot luck party for that meeting. A sort of getting back into the swing of things kinda party. If any one has any ideas on how to make it fun and where to have it, please let me know. ALSO, I know we are a little out of wack because of not meeting, but just know I update the webpage even though I might not get a email to everyone, I do update the page with calls for entry and other important information. www.artistsassembled.com

The Bellvue Store Garage Sale Sunday May 4th
First off its time to clean out the studio and Bev Perina has a way to help! The Bellvue Store is having an Art Garage Sale next Sunday May 4th from 9am-3pm. You can bring any art related stuff for sale to the store on Friday the 2nd from 4pm-6pm for labeling, pricing and placement. IF YOU CANT COME FRIDAY and still want to participate, you can call Bev and make an appointment with her for another time (556-0887).

So be sure to come up on Sunday and do a little shopping for great deals. There will be porcelain dolls, metals, found objects, paints, papers, stamps and more. If you have any questions please feel free to call Bev and feel free to let all your friends know about the sale!!!

On exhibit, a photographic essay on water, and the issues of irrigation, conservation, and beauty. The exhibit includes 15 black and white photographs, by Laura Brent, a local Fort Collins artist, recently included in the Emerging Aritsts Show at the Fort Collins Museum of Contemporary Art. The exhibit is on display at Valhall Arts, 201 S. College Ave., PL2, Fort Collins, CO 80524(in the FCMOCA), a new studio gallery. Exhibit will continue all month, with a closing reception on May 2, 2008, from 6-9 pm.
Laura is an active supporter and volunteer in several community arts organization, and has been making photographs for several years.

Gallery hours are Tues., Wed. & Thurs., 10-2, and the first Friday of each month 6-9 pm, or by appointment, please call 303-589-7372.

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ZAF622
ZAF622 has moved into the age of moving pictures. By that I mean I am now doing video interviews with artists. Today I posted the second one, my interview with oil painter Kirsten Savage. The first one was with artist Bryan Collins.
I know you want to check them out. Just go to http://www.zaf622.com/ to see them both. Don't worry, like this email, they are short and to the point.
Thanks for your support,
Daryle

Roundhouse Gallery
We are hosting a special event for Alzheimer's Association on May 2nd & would like to ask you to post or print this information in your events page. Thank you from Roundhouse Gallery.

Palette Show& Silent Auction a benefit show for the Alzheimer's Association Roundhouse Gallery will have on display 30 original art palettes created & donated for the silent auction by local professional artists. 100% of the proceeds from the silent auction will go to the Alzheimer's Association. This show is in conjunction with Memories in the Making® Art Auction, Thursday, June 5, 2008 from 6:30 pm
at Dan Ostermiller Studio, Emcee Mike Hooker.

May 2nd – May 30th, Come join us for a special opening, May 2nd from 5:00pm – 9:00pm
www.RoundhouseArtGallery.com, (970) 689-3290
116 North College Ave., Suite 3, Fort Collins, CO 80524, Three doors north of Beau Jo's, upstairs.

Lincoln Center
Fort Collins, CO - There are only two weeks left for you to catch The Artists Association of Northern Colorado's 17th National Art Exhibition and Sale at the Lincoln Center Galleries. The exhibition and sale, described as the finest in the Northern Rocky Mountain region, runs through May 9, 2008. The show features over 102 artists hailing from 16 states and includes works from many local Front Range artists. 130 works presented in all types of media; including painting, photography, sculpture, and more are on display. Desmond O*Hagan of Denver, nationally acclaimed oil and pastel artist, served as this year's guest juror. The shows award winners can be viewed at the Lincoln Center website at www.lctix.com.
Gallery Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Saturdays, 12:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., and evenings of performances. Gallery Location: 417 West Magnolia, Fort Collins. Admission is free. Gallery design by Jack Curfman.

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Colorado Council on the Arts
There is a great source of info regarding Colorado Art. Be sure to sign up for their newsletter at http://www.state.co.us/oed/e-subscribe-inlineform.cfm
There is info about projects, grants and shows!

CITY OF FT COLLINS ART IN PUBLIC PLACES, TRANSFORMER BOX CALL FOR ENTRY 2008, INDIVIDUAL ARTISTS AND NON PROFIT COMMUNITY GROUPS

How are your pledges coming?????

COCOA CREATES/ ART-A-THON
April 19th!

THIS SATURDAY!!

Saturday, April 19th: CoCOA Creates/ Art-A-Thon fundraiser

8:30am Artists arrive at COCOA to set up. Please bring whatever furniture you will need for the duration of the event. COCOA can provide some folding chairs and cheap easels, but if you want a bit more comfort or need a flat table surface, I suggest bringing your own.

9:00am Art-A-Thon begins!
12:00pm Free BBQ in front of COCOA
2:00pm - ? Live acoustic music by local band
9:00pm End of CoCOA Creates and group photo of survivors

Pat Cashin, an Abstract-nonobjective painter, is having a Fifteen-year Retrospect Exhibition at Northern University of Colorado, Greeley, Colorado.

The Exhibition is located in the Mari Michener Gallery at the James A. Michener Library. The reception is Friday, April 4 at 4-6 PM and will hang through to May 10, 2008.

For directions call Colette Pitcher, Gallery Coordinator at 970.356.8593 or email her at Colette@colettepitcher.com or call Michener Library at 970.351.2601.

Opening Reception for First Annual Dream Art show
Friday, May 2nd, 6-9pm
Music and refreshments
No Charge
Exhibit runs April 30 to May 14
Poudre River Arts Center
406 North College Avenue
Fort Collins Colorado
http://www.PoudreRiverArtsCenter.org

Studio Space Available at The Poudre River Arts Center
Poudre River Arts Center is the Art Hub in Fort Collins. The building has: Arts Alive, Colorado Coalition of Artists, The Artists' Nook, Center of Fine Art Photography, OpenStage Theatre's offices & F/Stop Coffee Cafe.
Last First Friday, we had 400 people through the building!
Here is the studios that are available:
Studio #203 109 sq ft for $109- This Studio has a window to the hall but no exterior window
Studio #205 109 sq ft for $109- This Studio has a window to the hall but no exterior window
Studio #213 199 sq ft for $199- This Studio has a window to the hall but no exterior window
Studio #217 98 sq ft for $98-This Studio No window to hall or exterior. A window door can be put in by new tenant.
Studio #207-209 270 sq ft for $270- This Studio has large windows to the hall but no exterior window
Please pass this information on.
For more information call Christine at (970) 416-1148 email: artistsnook@comcast.net or
stop by 406 N. College Ave Wed- Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
www.poudreriverartscenter.com

It is First Friday & so much is going on ......

CoCOA Gallery- Art Opening with artist Frank Stanley "Motors, Moustaches & Masterpieces"
Bring your own Moustache... Don't Have one? No worries......Moustaches will be provided.

The Artists' Nook Gallery- Art Opening with fiber artist Aneesha Parrone .... Aneesha will be giving a weaving demonstration and her wonderful woven art pieces adorn the walls!

Plus, Book Signing at 7 pm with found object jewelry artitst/author Susan Lenart Kazmer from Ohio.

Poudre River Arts Center Gallery - Upstairs Gallery- "Getting All Doll-ed Up" Art Exhibit A call to artists to create an art piece with a Barbie Type doll! See what the artists came up with.

Center of Fine Art Photography Gallery- A lot of hardwork went into transforming the old day care center into the Center of Fine Art Photography's new location!
And they did a fabulous job! Check it out and the Opening of their Macro exhibit. PLUS, the F/Stop Cafe Coffee Shop!

DREAM ART SHOW & SALE
A wild and wonderful art show is in the works to showcase creations inspired by dreams. Go to http://www.dreammosaics.com/Dream_Art_Show.htm for all of the information.
Entry deadline: April 5th
Show dates: Poudre River Arts Center, May 1-14th

NOT JUST YOUR KITCHEN SINK: POUDRE RIVER ART SHOW & BENEFIT
Show us your best work inspired by the beautiful river that flows through our town. Go to the Arts Alive website for more info: http://www.fctix.com/static.php?page=callforentries
Entry deadline: Extended to March 20th
Show dates: Poudre River Arts Center, April 11th- 17th

Mark Your Calendars for an Artists Book Party!
The studio is a place where magic happens—but not enough magic that you can afford to stay there all of the time. In I’d Rather Be in the Studio! Alyson Stanfield, the art-marketing guru behind ArtBizCoach.com, shares self-promotion tools that have enhanced the careers of thousands of artists. She offers practical advice to help you sell more art and build an art career that lasts. Alyson will be at Moon Lily Art Gallery in Fort Collins on Wednesday, March 26th from 5-8pm to share her new book I’d Rather Be In the Studio! Drop by, bring a friend, meet Alyson, have a cup of coffee, and ask questions about your art career. Click here for more details.
Moon Lily Art Gallery is located at 4032 S. College Ave- Suite 7 (next to Mt. Fuji Japanese restaurant). A portion of the book sales will benefit Arts Alive.

Save the Date: Saturday, March 8 from 10:00am – 4:00pm.

Event: The Building Creative Businesses Expo

Where: The Wellington E. Webb Municipal Office Building
201 W. Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO

Details: The Building Creative Businesses Expo offers the creative community (writers, artists, filmmakers, dancers, graphic designers, musicians, etc.)
a “one-stop” opportunity to learn about the various city, non-profit, and for-profit resources available and skill-building workshops to help grow and
stabilize creative businesses. Arts Alive and the CSU Art Department will be chartering a bus from Fort Collins to Denver for this incredible opportunity
to learn valuable skills and network with other professionals. Anyone involved with creative business in Fort Collins is strongly encouraged to attend this
event.

More than 50 organizations will be participating as exhibitors and over 45 workshops catering to your needs will be offered. Titles of some of the
workshops include:
“Your Writing Career: Publishing, Marketing, and Honing the Craft”
“Grassroots Marketing Tactics for Small Arts Organizations”
“How to Start Your Own Business Doing What You Love”
“Independent Music Production, Distribution, and Promotion for Today's Market”
“Generating Hoopla and Buzz for Exposure and Brand Reinforcement”
“Financing Your Creativity”
“Developing Corporate and Other Nonprofit In-kind Partnerships”

DO NOT MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY!

Step 1: Go to the Arts Alive website www.FCtix.com and reserve your seat on the chartered bus to get you to this event.
Spare the hassle and cost of gas and parking- Cost is only $20 for a roundtrip ticket and benefits the CSU Art Department.
Click here to sign up now: Arts Alive Bus to Denver.

Step 2: Register for your workshops at the Building Creative Businesses Expo. Cost for workshop registration is $5.
Workshops are available on a first come first serve basis, so get registered ASAP! Click here to sign up: www.regonline.com/BCBE

Questions? Call Kirsten at Arts Alive at 970.482.2232 or email at Kirsten @ArtsAliveFC.org.

Artist Demonstration:
"Intro to Mixed Media"
Cory Celaya from Arizona
Thursday March 13, 2008 at 6:30 pm at The Artists' Nook 402 N. College Ave Fort Collins (970) 416-1148

For Arizona artist Cory Celaya, Art with Moxie are words she lives by when creating her works of art. Cory paints in all mediums, mixed media being her current choice. “Never say, Never.” says Cory. “When I first started using photo images in my work, I felt as if I wasn’t creating “real art”. The words of one of my mentors came to me as if pointing his finger…"you must always draw from real life, NEVER, use a photo."
Well, 300 drawings later, Cory began using her own photo images, telling herself that if she took the picture, it makes it o.k. to use. After using over 130 photos, Cory discovered the art of Robert Rauschenberg. He used images from magazines and newspapers, plus found objects to create his art pieces. Now, Cory uses images from magazines and text from newspapers. By doing so, she felt free! The images are hidden beyond recognition, yet the layers of paint and papers allowed some parts of the images to peek through demanding attention. “I am happy that “Bob” gave me permission to express myself.”
Cory gets bags of “stuff” that normal people would toss in the trash. Images from magazines, newspapers, printed text, numbers, letters, bills, receipts, sheet music, wallpaper, envelopes, junk mail, catalogs, tickets, menus, announcements, invitations, documents, are all fair game when it comes to art! “All this stuff makes me happy and happy is what “moxie art” is made of. Yes, be mindful of copyrights, if you plan to show, sell, teach, or publish, but…if you crave the rush of creating for yourself, go for it, and learn to love what you do.” Cory says.
Cory teaches nationally and internationally for 25 years, offering classes in watercolor, mixed media collage, encaustics, faux resin techniques for art objects, jewelry, and much more.
She is passionate about teaching and about creating art, whether a large painting or a small piece of art to wear or display.
Cory will be giving a Free Demonstration “Intro to Mixed Media Painting” Thursday March 13th 6:30 pm at The Artists’ Nook 402 N. College Ave Fort Collins. She will be teaching workshops Friday April 27-29th. For more details call (970) 416-1148 or www.theartistsnook.netTake Care,
Christine Webb
The Artists' Nook
402 N. College Ave
Fort Collins, CO 80524 (970) 416-1148
Michael deMeng & The Artists' Nook presents:
An Assemblage Emporium Shop online at: www.theartistsnook.net/shop
www.theartistsnook.net
Blog: www.artistsnook.blogspot.com

I would like to extend a special invitation to you as a valued artist of our community to participate in the 5th Annual Palette of Plates at the 2008 TASTE event.

The 2008 TASTE event will take place on Thursday, April 17th at The Fort Collins Hilton. The event features the community’s premiere restaurants, wineries and breweries, jazz music (by Mark Sloniker) and a Silent Auction. 100% of the proceeds go directly to the Food Bank for Larimer County and Neighbor to Neighbor.

We hope you will join us in our fight against hunger and homelessness in our community by creating a plate for our Palette of Plates Silent Auction. Color Your World and Aunt Bea’s Pottery Painting (details below) welcome you as an artist to select the style of plate you would like to paint and will provide all the materials. All you need to do is show up and do what you do best – create a tour de force for the auction! Each pottery studio will take care of firing and packaging the plates after they are completed.

If you are available to help this year, please complete the “Palette of Plates Response Form” on the following page and return it to me at rene@fortcollinsre.com or mail to René Wyndham, Palette of Plates Co-Chair, 1220 S. College Avenue, Fort Collins, Colorado 80524.

Thank you for considering support of the Palette of Plates. For more information, please visit the TASTE website at www.tastebenefit.org or feel free to contact me via e-mail.

Amelia, can you post information about 2 upcoming crops that I am
going to do in support of Epilipsy?

Info is here:

http://www.walkforepilepsy.org/site/TR/?pg=personal&fr_id=1040&px=1116902

http://www.walkforepilepsy.org/site/TR/?pg=personal&fr_id=1040&px=1116902

http://jen-lowe-designs.blogspot.com/2008/02/crop-for-walk.html

If a person will donate $35 to Rachel Chiecuto's National Walk for Epilepsy, then they can come crop in my studio for 12 hours on 3/8 or 3/29. I have sponsor's who are donating door prizes and raffle prizes.....free make and takes....it should be totally fun!!!

Post whatever you think is appropriate and whatever links you like.

Thank you so much!

Jen Lowe
www.jenlowedesigns.com
www.jen-lowe-designs.blogspot.com
www.web.mac.com/jen_lowe

Hi All-I just wanted to get a note out to my friends about my new venture! My last day at Fort Collins Nursery will be Saturday March 1! After 8 years I am taking the opportunity to take over the management for the Grant Farms gardenshop in Cheyenne. No-I am not moving-I will be commuting. Andy Grant has owned Grant Farms gardenshop in Cheyenne since 1980. It is a cute, funky little gardenshop at 2120 East Lincolnway. They do a tremendous business out of this little store which is a complete garden shop with greenhouse and gifts. I am so pleased to be able to take what I have learned when I had my own retail shop & what I've learned at Fort Collins Nursery & be able to apply this to such a great little gem of a store in Cheyenne-watch out Wyoming!! they will soon now what Maggie can do and what "farkling" is! We are doing a big renovation and spruce-up and I will be inviting you all to our grand re-opening!
The store number is (307)635-2676 or (888)805-2676 and my cell number will start up next week and will be(970)566-3571. You can still reach me at farklemaggie@yahoo.com I have had a great time at Fort Collins Nursery & am leaving them with a bit of sadness as they are my family! But I truly am excited about the posibilities of this new part of my life & I know it will be a very rewarding challenge! Kathy Bauer of Mantooth Co will be handling the events and marketing for Fort Collins Nursery & you can reach her at kmb8804@yahhoo.com
Happy Spring to you all and I hope you will make a
road trip & come and see me!

Poudre River Arts Center Gallery & Artists Studio have change their hours to: Wednesdays - Saturdays 10 am - 5 pm and Every First Friday until 9 pm. The Poudre River Arts Center has 16 Artist Studios and a Main Gallery that hosts a variety of Art Exhibits! For More information about The Poudre River Arts Center, check out our website at: www.poudreriverartscenter.com

The Poudre River Arts Center Welcomes - The Center of Fine Art Photography, the F/Stop Cafe Coffee shop & Colorado Coalition of Artists to the building.

The Center of Fine Art Photography, previously on the 3rd floor of the MOCA building, has a photography gallery, workshop space, digital & wet darkrooms. The Center of Fine Art Photography is open Tuesday-Fridays 10 am - 5 pm, Saturdays 10 am - 2 pm and Every First Friday until 9 pm.

F/Stop Cafe Coffee Shop features organic coffee, coffee drinks & tea. F/Stop's hours are: Monday - Friday 7 am - 2 pm & Sat 9 am - 2 pm

Colorado Coalition of Artists is a non-profit to promote artists of Fort Collins. CoCOA's hours are Thurs-Sat 10 am - 6 pm. CoCOA's website: www.cocoaart.com

Other tenants of The Poudre River Arts Center: OpenStage Theatre Company offices, The Artists' Nook & Arts Alive.

Indigo Gallery, located on the corner of Mountain and Mason in Old Town Fort Collins, is delighted to announce an exceptional “Local Artists” show case February 7th- March 7th 2008. The exhibition will include exclusive premiers of the newest works by: Ugljesa Janjic, Laura Guese, and Ann Richard. On March 7th, 2008 we will be hosting a “Local Artists” show in which Ugljesa Janjic and Laura Guese will be in attendance.

Indigo Gallery would also like to publicize an upcoming Sales Event that will be held during these dates. We are offering up to 75% off stock framing, selected fine art, poster prints, pottery, and pre-framed art.
Please visit us at the web at www.indigogallery.com or for further information; please call us at 970-490-1001

http://www.cafepress.com/artistsassemble Take a look at our little shop! I'm thinking we could maybe have like a T-shirt of the month by the members, with one of your images on a shirt. We'll see how this works out! Let me know what you think!

Call for entries for DREAM ART SHOW & SALE

Poudre River Arts Center
406 N. College Ave., Ft. Collins, CO 80524
Gallery hours: Wednesday-Saturday 11am-5pm

Eligibility: Original art work about dreams or inspired by a dream or dreams. All entries will be subject to approval of P.R.A.C. for appropriateness for show and sale to the general public.

Media: All two-dimensional and three-dimensional media will be considered, including painting, drawing, collage, mosaic, metal, glass, mixed media, sculpture, and installation art. Film, video and digital art will be considered if provision for displaying these media is provided or can be located by art show staff. All works accepted must be suitably framed and/or ready for display. Works on paper must be framed under glass or Plexiglas. All media welcome - no crafts, kits, or production please.

CALENDAR:

April 5th Saturday Entry Deadline - signed forms, fees & submissions due at 406 North College Avenue Fort Collins 80524 by 5pm
April 18, Monday Notifications of accepted – letters, calls or emails sent out
April 28th Monday Dream art received deadline by 5 p.m.
April 30th Dream art show will be installed in the main gallery at Poudre River Arts Center
May 1 to 14th Dream Art show and sale 11 to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday
May 2 Opening Reception, for First Friday Gallery walk from 6 to 9 p.m.
May 15th Unsold work must be picked up between 11am and 5pm. Shipped entries will be return shipped by 5pm on May 16th.

Each entry must include the following:
1. Completed and signed attached entry form, which is also found on www.dreammosaics.com/dreamartshow. Additional information about how the art piece is related to dreams may be included in a separate document.
2. Submission(s): slides or digital images. For slides, list by title; for digital images, list by file name. For each image listed, give title, medium and size of work. The artist's name should appear at the top of the page.
3. A brief artist statement and biographical statement, computer printed or typed on 8 ½ by 11 inch paper.
4. Applicable entry fee made payable to Kat Peters-Midland for shipping to: 406 N. College Ave., Ft. Collins, CO 80524, Attn: Kat Peters-Midland.

Receiving: Work should be hand delivered or shipped to Poudre River Arts Center on or before the entry deadline of April 5, 2008. Artwork must be submitted in reusable containers with enclosed return shipping label. Only submissions with physical street address included will be accepted. If shipper needs phone number for delivery issues, please use 970-310-0906. Please use bubble wrap or foam rubber and rubber bands - no tape or peanuts. No wooden crates except for sculpture. If package weight exceeds $10 shipping fee, it will be shipped C.O.D.. If you wish to have a receipt of delivery, please ship accordingly.

Liability:Kat Peters-Midland will take all precautions to ensure the safety of all artwork. All entries will be handled with care. The gallery will be staffed during all open hours of the show. However, Kat Peters-Midland and/or Poudre River Arts Center will not be responsible for any loss, damage or stolen artwork, and any insurance is the responsibility of the exhibiting artist.

Entry fees:
1 item - $10
2 items - $18
3 items - $25
4 items - $31 (limit 4 items)

PRAC artists receive 20% discount on entry fee.
Entry fees are to be made payable to Kat Peters-Midland. Kat accepts checks and credit card payments via Paypal. Contact Kat for the email address to send paypal to. All fees are non-refundable.
If shipping to PRAC: Entry fee plus return packing, shipping & insurance to cover the value of the art piece.
Sales: Entries do not have to be for sale. There is a 20% commission on sales.
Judging: Peoples’Choice award will be determined by a vote of visitors, which will be determined at the end of the show on May 14th. First, second and third places will be awarded prizes to be announced.
If there are any questions, please call Kat Peters-Midland at 970-310-0906 or email dreamartshow@gmail.com

FCMOCA

Jennifer Scott McLaughlin
MEZZANINE GALLERY Above and Below the Surface
Opening Reception January 4th 2008
Jennifer Scott McLaughlin first presented her paintings at the Fort Collins Museum of Contemporary Art as a participant in the Rocky Mountain Biennial exhibition. Juried by artist William Wiley, McLaughlin was awarded First Place from a field of 23 artists culled from nearly 300 applicants to the juried exhibition from the seven Rocky Mountain states. 'Above and Below the Surface' is a compilation of her new work, all completed within 2007. Jennifer is a graduate of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. She has had multiple solo exhibitions in New York City, Chicago, Santa Fe, Miami, and Denver.

Insights: Art & Science
December 18 - March 22, 2008
Opening Reception: Friday, January 4, 7 p.m
SpeakEasy: an informal conversation about the art
in the galleries with Jen Davey
Tuesday, Jan. 15, 7 p.m., at FCMOCA

LOVELAND ART ACADEMY
Hello,
My name is Lynn Wrigley and I'm the director of the Loveland Art Academy. I began the Academy after the"old" Academy shut it's doors in 2005. My mission, with the Academy, is to offer high quality, professional fine art instruction through workshops and classes. I also offer a drop-in, life
drawing session on Saturday mornings from 9am-12 noon. The Saturday morning session is very well attended by professionals and students and has become a gathering of people with the passion for art.

I don't want to be another bothersome email in your inbox, unless, of course, you would like to receive my weekly email broadcasts. If so, please reply to this and I'll add your address. The weekly email let's everyone know of newly scheduled workshops and classes before they get posted to the website.

Felipe Echevarria has given me permission to use your email address to introduce the Academy....but don't shoot the essenger. Felipe is one of the good guys, don't you know !

Please visit the Academy's website *www.lovelandartacademy.org* If you have any questions, please contact me:(970) 663-1915 or
Lynn@lovelandartacademy.org

Greetings!
Wilds Art Center has just released the early 08 class and workshop schedule. We have made every attempt to make this as complete as possible, but there is still the probability that more classes/workshops will be added so keep checking the website. Feel free to contact us for more information or a brochure. We'd love to see you here!
Lanette Wild    www.wildsartcenter.com      wildlane@lpbroadband.net
5445 Wild Lane,    Loveland, CO 80538   970.663.5393

for those of you that are interested in Art in Public Places this is a great place to start!

Issue #19 has finally been published. I know it has been a while since we had a new issue of ZAF622, sorry about that. ArtPalaver.com added to the work load a bit, but now I am back on track.

So click on over to ZAF622.com and read the new interview with Felipe Echevarria

Entry Form for Gallery 101: Local Emerging Artists attached. This exhibition opportunity is open to all artists who have little or no experience with gallery or museum exhibitions. Fort Collins Museum of Contemporary Art www.fcmoca.org 970.482.2787