Printmaking Classes at Red Delicious Press

Red Delicious Press is pleased to offer printmaking classes to the Aurora/ Denver Metro area.  These classes are meant to introduce techniques that will allow novice to advanced artists to learn and develop their knowledge of traditional print techniques as well as experiment with new approaches to the medium. We are having an open house/ party for those interested in classes and membership this Thursday February 4 from 6:30 – 8 pm. The winter class schedule follows:

Feb 4- Open House Party for prospective Students and members
Feb 9 -Monoprint
Feb 11- Intro to Print
Mar 9- Intros to Print
Mar 11- Cross Process: Intaglio & Monoprint
Apr 13- Cross Process: Linoleum Cut and Monoprint
Apr 15- Intro to Print

All classes cost $150 with supplies included and meet weekly for four weeks from 6-8pm.
For more information about specific classes please email the
Instructor Lisa Hardegree at reddeliciouspress@gmail.com

more info on these classes can be fine on http://www.reddeliciouspress.com

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Save the Date: Artist Inc. training for artists

Announcing the Artist, Inc. professional development program for artists, starting in April, 2010.

Did you resolve to “do something about your career” in 2010? Artist, Inc. may be just what you are looking for!

A recent study conducted by the Colorado Council on the Arts indicates that the “Creative Sector” accounts for the 5^th largest employment sector statewide, and that Colorado ranks 5^th among all states for largest concentration of artists. That’s a lot of artists for a state ranked 22^nd in the US for overall population!

Though artists are generally more educated than the overall workforce, artists typically earn 26% less than the average among other workers and 67% of artists must supplement their incomes by working at other jobs. TOSA’s Artist, Inc. program wants to help change those statistics and help you to elevate your art career.

Through this unique ten-week program (April—June, 2010), participants will learn from artists and business professionals about relevant and timely topics that will help and inspire you to move your artwork and career to the next level.

Interested in learning more about the program or interested in applying? Please send an email with you name and phone number to mlaz@theothersidearts.org

True Colors Collection by Noami Foster at Shadow Theatre Comapny

Artists, move to the East End!

Did you miss the opportunity to own a home or property in Lodo, Santa Fe Arts District, Rino and the Golden Triangle? Don’t make the same mistake in the East End Arts District. On June 12th, at our Summer Art Walk, the east end arts district, in collaboration with the city of Aurora and Thriving Artist Alliance, artists will be able to see how easy it is to relocate to the East End Arts District. Find out about federal and city programs designed to assist you in buying a house. Meet realtors from Thriving Artists who know about your needs and Lenders that understand how artists make money. Stop by the booths at the Martin Luther King Library on June 12^th from 5-9 p.m to find out about the following:

• Aurora Down payment assistance programs (HOAP)
• Aurora Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) $4.5 million for buying, renovating and selling HUD Homes.
• Aurora Single Family Rehabilitation Loan Programion Loan Progr
• $8,000 tax credit for first time home buyers that can now be used for down payment and closing costs
• Arts District Revolving Loan Fund (arts businesses)
• Aurora Commercial Renovation Program
• The “opportunity triangle” between Stapleton, Lowery and Fitzsimmons
• East End Arts District Membership

Now is a great time to buy a home! Prices and interest rates are down and the government will pay your down payment and closing costs! Don’t miss this great opportunity.

Call for Artists “Sound”

TOSA/ Aurora

Please create art which communicates what “Sound” conjures up for you.
The Other Side Arts’ Outreach Shows are open for everyone to enter artwork.

The show runs from June 12- July 3, 2009.

The opening reception is Friday June 12 4-8PM.

Art Drop-Off: June 5 and 6, 2009 12-5PM at TOSA/ Aurora 1400 Dallas Street Aurora

All mediums are welcomed, including performance and music.  All 2-D work must be fitted with picture wire and ready to hang.  Please limit number of entries to 3-5 pieces.  There is a hanging fee of $10 for the first piece and $5 for each additional piece.

TOSA does not judge or jury artwork to be entered.  Artist statements are encouraged, but not required.

Please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have:

www.theothersidearts.org

nwalker@theothersidearts.org

Mail Art call for entry: ‘Where RU coming from?”

Fe-Mail Box would like to invite you to:

participate in a mail art exhibition themed “Where are you coming from?”  We are looking for regional and international artists to submit 4” x 6” original work on paper for exhibition and sale.  Each work will be sold for $10, with proceeds funding this project and future Fe-Mail Box events. Painting, drawing, photography, printmaking and mixed media are all welcome.  The exhibition will be hosted by East End Applied Arts and anderson’s art box which are both located at 1556 Florence Street in Aurora, Colorado.

“Where are you coming from?” was inspired by the fact we are ‘stuck’ in the middle of America. We want to know ‘where you are coming from’ not only in the physical sense but psychological, spiritual, philosophical, theoretical (art) whatever.  We want to engage our viewers in an international dialogue and need your help. So, in the spirit of ‘mail art’ we request your submissions and if this is a new art form for you please check out the following websites:  www.mail-art.de; www.spareroom.org; www.zyarts.com

We will accept entries until the week of June 8th, the date we hang the show.  We have been eagerly awaiting the daily post and have received some great entries from regional, national, and international artists thus far.  Okay- we are hooked!

“Where are you coming from?” will open during the East End Arts District summer art walk, Friday, June 12^th from 5-9 pm.  We will post video and images from the opening on our websites. 

Show Dates:  Thursday, June 12^th – Wednesday, July 8th

If you would like to participate, please see the attached submission forms.

Instructions:

1. Create or attach your artwork to any 4”x6” heavy weight paper (140lb or above).  No more than three entries per artist.
2. Sign and print name on the BACK only – and indicate the top with an arrow.  The collector will have a list of participating artists but will only find out the artist upon purchase. 
3. Package your artwork carefully.
4. Please complete BOTH forms in the pdf below.
5. All unsold artwork will not be returned unless a 6”x9” self addressed and stamped envelope is included.  Please attach the appropriate amount of post for the return of the work. For international participants, your work will not be returned unless you are able to attach American postage stamps. Fe-Mail Box is not responsible for any lost or damaged artwork in the mail.

 Click here for the prospectus on pdf.  pros00011.

“Where are you coming from?”

c/o Fe-Mail Box

1556 Florence Street

Aurora, CO 80010

USA

We appreciate your participation in this mail art project and will post all entries on the blogspot as well as mail you a piece of art in the true spirit of mail art!

Fe-Mail Box is comprised of artists Theresa A. Anderson and Kim Harrell.  You can visit the mail art blog at http://www.fe-mailbox.blogspot.com.  For information about the artists please visit their individual sites http://theresaaanderson.blogspot.com; www.eastendarts.com; www.kimharrell.blogspot.com.  To learn more about Aurora, CO: www.auroragov.org. 

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Looking for Artists for Summer Art Walk 2009

“George and Alma’s Thrift Store” located at 9709 E. Colfax is looking for funky, creative, spontaneous artists to display their work, in the store, during the evening of the June 12th Art Walk.

Think of the possibilities:

•  Paintings displayed in odd locations?
• Juxtaposed art next to reclaimed urban possessions?
• Performance artists?
• Paintings in the windows?
• A light show of neon signs?

What would your Art Presentation look like?

For more information contact Sharon at 720-635-9499

New Artist Group Forming

The Other Side Arts is forming a group of artists to participate in a peer to peer learning group. We would like to involve 6-10 artists in the group. The artists will set agendas and learning objectives including development in areas from internet marketing to peer critiques. The artists will meet as often as the group feels is appropriate and TOSA will assist the group in learning sessions. This is a great way to get motivated and stay focused on your art career with the help of people who understand what you’re going through.

Our first meeting will be on January 15th at 6:30 p.m. at TOSA Aurora 1400 Dallas St. This is an initial meeting to discuss how this group will work. Times, dates and subjects are open to discussion by the group and guided by TOSA. 

Please contact Jeff Ball at jball@theothersidearts.com prior to the meeting to confirm or with any questions.

Thursday, January 15th
6:30 p.m.
TOSA Aurora
1400 Dallas St.

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“Community” art show call for entries

              The Other Side Arts presents: Community,
                             an open entry art show

 Theme: Work should communicate what community means to you. Is it is a person, place, or thing? Interpretation is open. Bring your visual ideas together to form Community

 Mediums: All mediums are welcomed, including performance pieces and music. 2-D work MUST be fitted with a picture wire and ready to hang.  Please limit number of entries to 3-5 pieces. 

 Art Due: The show runs February 13-March 6   Please submit your entries on Friday, February 6 and Saturday, February 7 from 12-5 PM at 1400 Dallas Street in Aurora. TOSA does not judge or jury work to be entered.  Artist statements are welcomed, but not required. 

 Entry Fee: There is a $10 entry fee for the first piece and $5 for each additional piece. 

 Contact:If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Noel Walker at (303) 561-3000 or nwalker@theothersidearts.com

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Relocate to Aurora

Are you thinking about joining us in the East End Arts District?
Check out the Aurora Economic Development Council for details
on available properties and city programs.  Click Here