Shadow Theatre presents, A Song For Coretta

by Pearl Cleage

Fridays: 7:30 pm

Saturdays: 2:00 pm & 7:30 pm

Sundays: 6:30 pm

Directed by Debbie Johnson Lee

February 11 through March 14, 2010

This play addresses many issues in regard to the Civil Rights era and Mrs. Kings’ life fighting injustice with her husband, especially during the Montgomery Bus Boycott and the famed March on Washington D.C. More importantly, it delves into the opinions many of the elders in the Black community that our young people have an emotional disconnect to the movement and do not understand the importance of the freedoms they have today. With Ebenezer Baptist Church as a backdrop, the play also brings relevance to the church and the Black community.

visit the Shadow Theater Website for more info at www.shadowtheatre.com

Tags: aurora, east end arts district, eead, shadow theatre, theater

Studio Practice and Holiday Print Sale at Red Delicious Press

Tags: aurora, east end arts district, red delicious press, winter art walk

$5/Photos at Holiday Portrait Station!

by: Christine Zipps Photography

Venue: East End Arts District’s Winter Art Walk

Venue Address: 9898 East Colfax Avenue

Venue City: Aurora

Event Time: 5-9pm

Event Dates: This event takes place on 11/13/2009.

Cost for Adults: $5

Cost for Children: free with adult

Event Web page: http://denver.yourhub.com/Aurora/Events/Art-Events/Event~683374.aspx

Tags: aurora, chrisine zipps, east end arts district, photography, portrait

5+10=25 for Dava’s future

Tags: arts, aurora, colorado, DAVA, east end arts district, fundraiser, kids

Create, a celebration of light

Start your holiday season at the DAVA Gallery this year.  Join us for Create, our annual holiday show and sale of original art by DAVA (Downtown Aurora Visual Arts) youth and guest artists. DAVA’s gallery is located at 1405 Florence Street, one block south of East Colfax Avenue in Original Aurora. The exhibit opens with a reception from 4 to 9 pm on Friday November 13th, 2009 in conjunction with the East End Arts District Winter Art walk. Works are on display until January 8th, 2010. Proceeds from this exhibit support year round arts programs for youth at DAVA.

DAVA is a wonderful destination for holiday gifts.  This year, young artists have assembled a unique collection of lamps for sale, made of paper, wire, and ceramics.

You will be delighted by the whimsy of youth creation, enchanted by the collection of light filled objects on display, and happy to find new twists on clocks, teapots, soap dishes, sculpted pens and much more.  DAVA youth create quality artwork year round in our after school programs and this year’s selection of youth made artworks is not to be missed!

Works by guest designers and artists include contemporary functional and decorative pieces. Dan Sjogren creates fruit bowls and organizers with wood and metal.  Christiane White and Jill Mustoffa from Tutela Handbags design and assemble slick bags from vintage fabrics and vinyl. Lisa Townley’s pottery is painted with bright colors and science inspired designs. Gretchen Shaeffer’s organic drawings on plywood are intricately tangled with the wood’s patterns.

The exhibit is free and open to the public from 9 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday or by appointment. For more information, e-mail: gallery@davarts.org

Tags: art, Art Walk, aurora, DAVA, east end arts district, event, kids art, opening

Winter Art Walk November 13th

East End Arts District celebrates Denver Arts Week November 13!

lamps by DAVA students

Flock to Aurora’s historic original downtown November 13 from 5 to 9 p.m during Denver Arts Week. Discover the East End Arts District at this semi-annual art walk, a self-guided tour that showcases galleries and artist studios in Aurora’s 16-block arts district.

This eclectic experience includes exhibits of pottery, painting, photography, jewelry, prints, sculpture, fiber arts and performing arts. Member galleries and artist studios have refreshments, demonstrations and artists on site.

Start your art walk adventure at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Library/Municipal Services Center info stop, 9898 E. Colfax Ave. At the art walk info stop, pick up a map and grab a free pedi-cab to guide you through the district.

download a pdf for a map and list of venues.

Click Here for a Map of the District Click Here for the official press release

Tags: art, aurora, colorado, east end arts district, walk, winter

Women Sculptors of Aurora

Kim Harrell and Peg Alt at the awards ceremony

Join The East End Arts District Association in congratulating Kim Harrell and Peg Alt on their “Women Sculptors of Aurora” awards!  The annual awards recognize women in Aurora who have made a significant contributions in our community.  Kim Harrell, a jeweler, silversmith and gallery owner received her award in the area of the Arts. Peg Alt from the city office of Original Aurora Renewal received her award in the area of Community Service for the wonderful programming she and her office provides in the community.  Sponsor of the event included; Community College of Aurora, LaCueva Restaurant, House of Flowers and the Aurora Chamber of Commerce.  Congratulations to you both!

Tags: aurora, east end arts district, eead, kim harrell, peg alt, sculptors, women

Monotype Class

Monotype class at Red Delicious Press
Saturday February 21 10 am – 3 pm
Tuition: $100
9901 E 16th Ave Aurora, CO 80010 (303) 366-2922

A painterly process where the artist applies ink onto a plastic plate and then transfers the image to a piece of damp printmaking paper by running it through the etching press. This is a process that lends itself to spontaneity and painterly mark making. This class will cover the basics of ink and water based monotype printing including papers, plates, choosing the type of ink suitable for your imagery as well as an introduction into using stencils with monoprinting.

Tags: art, class, delicious, east end arts district, montotype, press, red

Amp gallery announces two new shows

FEBRUARY

February 6 th: Amp Gallery will be open from 4-8pm for Aurora’s 2nd Friday. Featured art will be Western Art by Colorado artist Sandy Steele. Show runs through March 6th.

Refreshments provided.

 

MARCH
________________________________________________________

March 13th: Amp Gallery will be open from 4-8pm for Aurora’s 2nd Friday. The work of painter Betzy Ekstam will be on display. Show will run through April 3rd.

 

 

 

 

Tags: amp, aurora, betzy ekstam, colorado, east end arts district, gallery, sandy steele

Aurora Public School Art Educators Exhibit at DAVA

A show of original Artworks created by Art Instructors from Kindergarten through post secondary in the Aurora Public Schools.

Opening Reception: Friday January 16th: 4-8pm.

With Acoustic Music by Reno Divorce at 5pm.

with Jim Jadowski(Fletcher Elementary Art Teacher) Brent Loveday, and Tye Battastella)

Artists included: Dean Duncan, E.C Engelking, Ameet Patel, LJ Pravacek, Thad Mc Cauley, Deborah Sticher, Bob Hamilton Pennel, Kjaer Kierkegaard, Pamela Belyea, Jon Olson, Nancy Moseley, Emilia Van Nest Markovich, Amanda Stringer, Beverly Baldwin, Eileen Verrett, and Sharon Smith.

DAVA is located at 1405 Florence St in original Aurora. For more information call us at 303 367 5886 or visit our website at www.davarts.org

Gallery Hours: Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm.

The show will be open until February 13th.

Tags: art, aurora, DAVA, east end arts district, educators, public, school