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Community Gallery Opening Receptions and Events

	1st Annual "Lightshine" Show Falls Church Juniebeeart and Don Beyer Volvo's 1st Annual "Lightshine" Show and Sale on Friday December 12th, 2008 from 7-10 pm in the showroom of Don Beyer Volvo dealership -- with music, spirits and beautiful art! The artists will be on hand to talk about our work -- watercolor, pottery, photographs, oils -- with people who love art!! It will also be a chance to buy a unique holiday gift for the unique people in your life. Bring your family (kids welcome), your friends and your colleagues. I truly hope you can come. Dee Ellison Location: Don Beyer Volvo 118 Gordon Rd Falls Church, VA 22046 (703) 237-5000 It's right across from the Giant on Route 7 in Falls Church -- turn at the famous pig statue! Parking on the side and in the back	0 Posts 0 Topics
	Sherry Loveless Show @ Fireflies Sherry Loveless. Show FireFlies Restaurant and Coffee Bar. I look foward to meeting you and enjoying my new DRA membership! Thank you. Sherry Loveless sherryloveless@gmail.com digital photography, art, illustration www.zoographer.com sherry@zoographer.com -------------------------------------------------- webdesign, artistic and editorial services www.innovative-insights.com sherry@innovative-insights.com	0 Posts 0 Topics

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	DRA - PEER CRITIQUE GROUP This inspirational, motivational, high energy gathering is at the heart of DRA's mission to connect like-minded artisans in a positive, supportive, open environment. Group members help each other achieve artistic goals. Due to the program's structured format please arrive no later than 5pm. OK, so come to our peer critique group on a Sunday evening once a month. Don't you have a landscape or an abstract or a photograph that you feel has not yet met its full potential? We can all benefit from having other artists look at our work at some point, perhaps a work in progress, or if we're not sure where to go with something, or maybe its finished and we need the encouragement to put it in an upcoming show. Our topics are wide-ranging, for example, "can this painting be saved," to "stop already, you have a finished work," to discussions on presentation and framing, and venues for exhibiting. It really depends on who shows up and what people bring in and want to talk about. All media are welcome and everyone has something to offer to one another. Our group is hosted by Daniel Wise, Karen Schmitz and Michele Reday Cook, who take turns facilitating our discussions, with the occasional guest critique. We are kind, collegial, and want our participants to come away feeling that they've learned something helpful. There are probably artists out there who think their work is so perfect and special that they don't want any critique from "lesser" artists, but for the rest of us, we welcome the opportunity to share our work with others to learn and grow as artists. There is no charge for this group--a free member benefit from DRA.	0 Posts 0 Topics
	Visual Arts Program of Montgomery College, In partnership with the Visual Arts Program of Montgomery College, Takoma Park/Silver Spring, Pyramid Atlantic is pleased to present the 10th Biennial Book Arts Fair & Conference, the event connecting international artists and booksellers to collectors and scholars of the book arts through a dynamic book fair, stimulating conference lectures, exhibitions, panel discussions and events. Pyramid Atlantic, in its 27th year, serves as a contemporary visual arts center and gallery dedicated to the creation and appreciation of paper, prints, book arts and digital media. November 8-9, 2008 The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation Arts Center Montgomery College, Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus 930 King St. Silver Spring, MD 20910 http://www.bookartsfair.org/	0 Posts 0 Topics
	DRA - OPEN LIFE DRAWING Artists who have joined our life drawing and critique groups already know this, but for those of you who have yet to come down to the gallery on a Wednesday night or a Sunday evening, you are really missing out on two great opportunities to improve your skills and grow as an artist. (And have fun!) Think of figure drawing the way a musician thinks of scales: you have to do it--practice, practice, practice! As artists, we need to work from life--from observation, from the three-dimensional world around us. DRA is offering us the opportunity to observe and to draw from a live, unclothed model in a secure, collegial setting a couple of times each month. Most of us lack the funds and the facilities to hire and set up our own models, while classes and open life sessions (like the Art League) are large and impersonal. At our gallery, we can do our own set-ups, and the professional models are scheduled for us, thanks to our efficient Programs people! And, all for the low fee of $8 per session. ($10 for non-DRA) Just show up with your supplies two Wednesdays a month. We guarantee you will become a better artist regardless of your medium or subject matter!	0 Posts 0 Topics
	Artist Studio Spaces Available Dear colleagues and friends, This is just a reminder that the Glen Echo Park Partnership is currently seeking visual artists and non-profit visual arts organizations to lease studio space in the refurbished Chautauqua Tower at Glen Echo Park. I know many of you have already circulated this announcement to members, colleagues, friends, any artist list servs that may be appropriate, or posted this information at your location. Thank you so much for your assistance! If appropriate, please circulate this information again as a reminder. The deadline for responses to the Request for Proposals is March 28. Again, I have attached the full Request for Proposal information here but this can also be found on our website www.glenechopark.org. Below is text that you may use to circulate either with or without the attached document. Thank you very much for your assistance in circulating this call far and wide and helping us find artists to contribute to the vibrant community we have here. We greatly appreciate your support in this process. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you, Meredith Forster Artist Studio Spaces Available at Glen Echo Park, Maryland The Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture, Inc. is seeking visual artists and non-profit visual arts organizations to join the Park’s Resident Artists and to lease studio space in the refurbished Chautauqua Tower. Two studios will be available for a 1-3 year lease starting on June 1, 2008. For further details about Glen Echo Park, its resident artists, and to download the Request for Proposals, please visit www.glenechopark.org. Responses to the Request for Proposals are due on March 28, 2008. Meredith Forster Education Program Manager Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts & Culture, Inc. 7300 MacArthur Blvd. Glen Echo, MD 20812 Tel. 301-634-2223 Fax. 301-634-2260 www.glenechopark.org mforster@glenechopark.org	0 Posts 0 Topics

Artisan Job/Funding Opportunities

MYARTSPACE has just announced revisions to the rules of its $16,000 Cash Scholarship competition MYARTSPACE has just announced revisions to the rules of its $16,000 Cash Scholarship competition that it launched on July 22, 2008. We felt it was important to update everyone. There are four main revisions: (1) FINAL DEADLINE now December 15, 2008 (2) EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE NOW NOVEMBER 21, 2008 (3) FREE 3-MONTH Premium Services for Artists subscription for early registrants (4) 2 IPHONES GIVEN AWAY TO EARLY REGISTRANTS through a random drawing MYARTSPACE, the premier online venue for the contemporary art world is now offering a series of art scholarships for both undergraduate and graduate students. Participation in the scholarship competition and membership to myartspace.com are both free. The program is for students to continue their education in an approved MFA, BFA or higher level degree program for the arts. The scholarship is intended for students who exhibits exceptional artistic excellence in all mediums of the visual arts including photography and video, both contemporary and traditional in nature. The scholarship arises from the commitment to supporting artists develop their skills and careers. For two years myartspace has been a key figure in availing opportunity in the arts on the web and in global events.	0 Posts 0 Topics
Emerging Scholars Program Emerging Scholars Program receives $20,000 grant from the John Edward Fowler Foundation FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bethesda, MD – January 24, 2009 – The Washington based Fowler Foundation was created in 1964 by Pearl Gun Fowler in memory of her husband, who for forty years was a banker and businessman in Northern Virginia. The foundation believes, as did Mr. and Mrs. Fowler, that people are more important than things. The Fowler Foundation is interested in making grants to smaller, well-managed nonprofit organizations that have innovative ideas about how to help people help themselves. Ed Carr, a member of ESP's Board of Directors, states, "This is a truly exciting gift for ESP and we will use the funds according to the mission of the Fowler Foundation as we work to provide a program which can transform the lives of area boys and girls". Emerging Scholars Program is grateful for the interest and support provided by the trustees of the Fowler Foundation. About Emerging Scholars Program Emerging Scholars Program (ESP) is a fourteen-month program whose mission is to provide an academic, social and leadership enrichment program for a diverse group of students who, without financial assistance, could not consider an independent school education. Established by a consortium of Northern Virginia independent schools, ESP’s program prepares students for success in independent schools and beyond. Students come from Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC. For more information about ESP and to learn about volunteer opportunities and how to contribute, please go to www.emergingscholarsprogram.org or call ESP at 703-584-2307. Contact information: Ruth Hazel Little Director of Development Emerging Scholars Program 703-615-3642 ruth.hazel.little@gmail.com	0 Posts 0 Topics
Teach at Glen Echo Park! Attention Arts Instructors: The Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture Inc. is accepting new course proposals for the spring and summer 2008 session, which includes the months of March through August 2008. Course proposals are sought for programs for children, teens and adults in visual arts, crafts and media, and for our summer After Camp program. Visit http://www.glenechopark.org for full details and to download a course proposal form. The deadline for submissions is Friday, November 9, 2007. Questions about these opportunities can be directed to Meredith Forster, Education Program Manager at mforster@glenechopark.org or 301.634.2223.	0 Posts 0 Topics
Marymount University OPPORTUNITY FOR QUALIFIED ARTIST WITH DEGREE There is an opportunity for anyone with a master's degree in art who might be interested in/qualified to mentor an art management course for Marymount University in Arlington in the spring. This is a paid position (amount of compensation would likely depend on the number of students enrolled	1 Posts 1 Topics	Last post by cpippin in Part-Time Instructors Wa... on August 30, 2007, 08:37:52 PM

General Category

Teen art center needed... Click here: ArtStreet Gallery - AHCH Dear all... Consider how Alexandria touts itself on being an "art destination" it only seems to be for the adults. I'm not being negative, I'm just speaking about what I see... I can personally speak to this issue, being an artist in the city with two very talented sons who have grown up here. We have a smattering of activities for teens but nothing year round & consistant. We need space for our youth to feel supported and welcomed to create. Please look at what Albuquerque has done and combined it with human services... interesting approach... It's not exactly what we need but it's close... it's worth looking at to be a springboard for discussion. Alexandria was also recently recognized as being one of the top 100 cities for youth... Unfortunately, we were awarded this not for the services we provide for our teens, but at the pre-school & elementary level. Not there is anything wrong with that... but we need more services/activities for our teens. We have at least 6,000 teens in this city... and unfortunately, the majority of what pops up on the crime report are discriptions of teens... we can do better! Granted we can't "save" all of them, but we could sure do a lot better job trying! Would love to be able to collaborate with a couple of different agencies in the city to see what we can come up with... we need to think outside the box & whatever we come up with we will be able to establish the framework & parameters to eliminate negative elements... to make it a positive thing... Just thought I'd send this your way to plant some seeds & share some thoughts. Would love your feedback... Be blessed & be a blessing! Mary Beth Mary Beth Flowers Executive Director, Parents4Change A society's success is determined by how well they invest in their youth.... How are we doing? http://www.P4Change.org	1 Posts 1 Topics	Last post by roy in Re: Teen art center need... on March 01, 2008, 05:36:48 AM
Artist Deduction Bill (S.548) This artist deduction bill (S.548) would give artists the right to deduct the fair market value of their work when donating it to a charity. We artists are always asked to donate work to one charitable cause or the other for fundraising purposes, and we're glad to help out these good causes. But when our work is auctioned, the buyer gets the benefit of being allowed to deduct their contribution above the market value, whereas the contributing artists and artisans can only deduct the amount of the material costs of creating their work (the cost of paint, canvas, clay, paper...)! This bill is non-partisan and fair. If you can support it, please click on this link and simply by typing in your zipcode a letter of support will be sent to your particular senators and congressmen. This link will take you to the site http://capwiz.com/artsusa/issues/alert/?alertid=9521951.	0 Posts 0 Topics
Modern Renaissance is a Fine Arts Publisher Modern Renaissance is a Fine Arts Publisher that can reproduce your original artwork on canvas or watercolor paper. Located in North Carolina, Modern Renaissance now offers a giclee printing service for artists and art organizations like yourself at a modest price to you. Here is some general information about our process, should you be interested! Modern Renaissance charges a flat fee of $75.00 for color correction and proofing. We typically work from a digital file. Except for local artists, the proofing process is done through the mail and generally takes about three weeks to complete a new image. Once the image is ready, the artists may order prints in any quantity. Prints on watercolor paper (Arches Infinity) are billed at $30.00 up to and including 22 x 30 . Larger prints are billed at $40.00. "Boutique"sized prints (approximately 9 x 12) are billed at $12.00 each. Canvas prints run anywhere between $30.00 and $100.00 per print. An average sized print, say 18 x 24, would be billed at $40.00. We have done canvas prints as large as 22 x 72 and 46 x 40, and as small as 8 x 10. We can provide a complimentary CD of your images in any format you need to use for promotional purposes (magazine, newspaper, flyer, etc.) free of charge! I will be happy to send you samples of our work if you will send me the mailing address. Please feel free to call or write anytime! www.modernrenaissanceink.com Gail Ferris gferris206@embarqmail.com (910) 990-1652 Cell# (910) 525-4525 Office	0 Posts 0 Topics
Holiday cards for veterans Several weeks ago I received an email from the Artisans requesting cards be sent to A Recovering American Soldier c/o Walter Reed hospital. I made one and addressed it, planning to mail it closer to Christmas. Fortunately, before I did I saw an item in the newspaper that the Postal Service will no longer deliver such mail, and the Army will no longer accept it, because of worries about terrorism. I consulted my bible, Snopes.com., and learned of an alternative: Send the card to We Support You During Your Recovery c/o American Red Cross, P.O. Box 419, Savage MD 20763-1419. I have deleted the original email, so don't know who sent it. Perhaps you have a record. The information above can be checked out on Snopes.com, searching for holiday cards, then following their link to tradingmarkets.com, (the full address is too long to give here.) It is a cooperative project between the Red Cross and Pitney Bowes. Perhaps you can follow up on this. Thanks. Leslie Wilder [leslie.wilder@wap.org]	0 Posts 0 Topics
General Discussion Feel free to talk about anything and everything in this board.	9 Posts 8 Topics	Last post by vexswawnweisk in feeeeeeeeeee movies 18 h... on April 27, 2008, 05:42:12 PM

Art Contest

	Engineering Education Poster Contest 2008 “Green Engineering” is the theme for the Engineering Education Service Center’s 2008 Poster contest. This year’s winning entry can be found in a display of inspiration, excitement, wonder and curiosity. Posters should be fun, motivational and inspire students to pursue a degree in engineering, technology and/or science. Engineering is humanitarian, caring and possibly the most effective, hands-on approach to make the world a better place. The engineering field can be very exciting. If you would like a career that allows you to help others on a grand scale or if you ever wanted to make the world a better place, then engineering has something for you! Green Engineering is the design, commercialization and use of processes and products that are feasible and economical while minimizing the generation of pollution at the source and the risk to human health and the environment. Green Engineers design for economic, environmental and social benefits. Economic benefits include reduction in operating costs (i.e., energy and water efficiency, waste management, repair and improvement) and optimization of life- cycle economic performance. Environmental benefits include conservation of natural resources, increased use of renewable energy sources, improvements in air and water quality and reduction of solid waste generation. Social benefits include improved comfort and health, reduced impact on local resources and infrastructure, and use of recycled/reused materials. For more information, visit: www.epa.gov/oppt/greenengineering Contest ends on February 15, 2008. Grand Prize: $200.00 Cash, 2nd place: $100 Cash, 3rd place: $50 Cash, Honorable mentions to be awarded at judges’ discretion. All winners will also receive a certificate. Contest Web site: http://engineeringedu.com/contest.htm To download a printable flyer: http://engineeringedu.com/EESCpostercontest2008.pdf To see past winning posters, visit: http://engineeringedu.com/store/#posters	0 Posts 0 Topics
	Call for Entries - DIGITAL FILM Call for Entries Cyberbullying is a growing problem among children and teenagers on the Internet. The anonymity and ease of communication the Internet provides can create a vehicle for bullying, harassment and defamation, making the Internet a hostile and dangerous place. Cyberbullying is a problem that you, as a filmmaker, can help address and solve. Help end cyberbullying by creating a Public Service Announcement on the issue. Sony Creative Software, the National Crime Prevention Council and the Ad Council are seeking entries from independent producers and academic institutions (K - 12). The top submissions may be eligible for national broadcast, and their producer or sponsoring academic institution will receive a complete multimedia editing suite for their facility or school valued at over $18,000. Prize sponsors include Sony Creative Software, Sony Electronics, and Sony VAIO. Judges to include: Barry Sonnenfeld, director/producer (Men in Black, Addams Family, and others); Steve Oedekerk, producer/writer (Bruce Almighty, Barnyard, and others); Justin W. Patchin, Ph.D., noted authority on social networking and cyberbullying; and members of the Ad Council's Campaign Review Committee. The call for entries period opened September 11, 2007, and closes January 11, 2008. All entries must be received by January 11, 2008 to be eligible. Click here for more information, prizes, rules and submission guidelines	0 Posts 0 Topics

Archives 2007

Art in Alexandria City Hall Call to Artists October 9, 2007 – March 14, 2008 The Art League, the Del Ray Artisans, Springwater Fiber Workshop, and the Torpedo Factory Artists’ Association are partnering with the City of Alexandria, in conjunction with the Mayor’s initiative to promote the arts citywide in Alexandria, in coordinating a rotating fine art exhibit. This fourth exhibit will enhance the environment of Alexandria’s City Hall and promote the talent of local artists. The exhibit will be juried by an outside, independent expert in the arts, and will hang for six months in City Hall.	0 Posts 0 Topics
DRA -- DIGITAL IMAGING COURSE - SIGN UP NOW -- CLASS STARTS OCT 15 Learn to use the technical features of your digital camera so that you can effectively express your vision, document your work, record life's events, and make compelling portraits. After taking this course, you will not merely "take better pictures." You'll know how to make pictures that are uniquely yours in style and theme. In nine (9) weekly evening sessions, the course covers both digital and artistic topics, including: white balance, light quality, brightness values, color management, filling the viewfinder, angles of view, expressive blurs, making spaces move, and many more. Concepts of visualization, visual perception, history of photography, graphic design, eye training, and study of selected masterworks by great photographers, are embedded in the course curriculum. Dates: Mondays, October 15 through December 10 at the DRA Gallery, Colasanto Center Time: 7:30pm - 9:30pm Cost: DRA members $150; non-members $180. Mail your check made out to DRA to the Gallery, noting "Imaging Course Fall '07" on the note line of your check. Registration: http://www.thedelrayartisans.org/imaging_course_2007.htm or telephone the Gallery at 703-838-4827 x3, leaving your name and contact information. Class size is limited to the first 12 fully paid registrants.	0 Posts 0 Topics
Donation of Laser Printer Lori Deckert -DRA Member Email: ltd@deckert.us Subject: Donation of Laser Printer Date: 11 Apr 2008 Message Hi, we're moving and have a large laser printer to dontate. Xante 8300, also prints 11x17 with crops. Are you interested? If so, please call ASAP. Lori 703-671-8516	2 Posts 2 Topics	Last post by FthrOfIIIChlds in Please, help me on May 27, 2008, 10:19:01 PM
Free Storm Windows Available Name: Stacey Luck Email: Staceykluck@msn.com Subject: Storm Windows Date: 17 Feb 2008 Message He have about 6 storm windows from our 1908 bungalow home here in Del Ray. We have no use for them, but hate to throw them away. Is there anyone at the gallery that may have an artistic use for them? Please feel free to call me at 703-785-6557.	0 Posts 0 Topics
Seeking Studio Space for Artist Moms Jeneen Piccuirro Email: myart@myway.com Subject: studio space Date: 27 Apr 2008 Seeking any local resources for studio space in the Alexandria area? I lived in Del Ray recently but moved south of old town. I recently lost my studio and am desperate to find a new space to work! I also have a vision for a cooperative "Aritst/moms" work space where Artists who are also Moms can work and bring there kids (with a kid friendly zone with activities). Do you have any thoughts about an appropriate space for such a project? peace and many thanks, Jeneen	0 Posts 0 Topics
Seeking Art Studio Space Hi, I'm looking for a tiny bit of space to rent for my oil painting, ideally just a corner of a room where I can set up supplies and visit maybe once or twice a week. Anyone got a room above a garage, a closet -- anything? I can pay about 50-75 a month, more next year. I've tried a bunch of different sites but haven't had much luck. Thanks! Corry corrychapman@gmail.com	0 Posts 0 Topics
Judy Heffner Show at NVCC DRA member Judy Heffner is in a show at NVCC 21 August -10 September. The site is www.nvcc.edu/woodbridge/documentnewnv/	0 Posts 0 Topics
DC Screenings Co-Programmer DC Screenings Co-Programmer: NomadsLand is looking for someone to help coordinate booking panelists for monthly screenings at Busboys and Poets. The ideal candidate will have an interest in social issue films, contacts in the NGO/public policy circles in Washington, D.C. and have the ability to use the Internet to source such individuals. This person will also help us select films to be programmed at our screenings and on our website. (http://movies.meetup.com/432/) DC Screenings Volunteers: NomadsLand is looking for someone to help coordinate camera shooting, ticket sales, guest greetings for monthly screenings at Busboys and Poets. The ideal candidate will have an interest in social issue films, contacts in the NGO/public policy circles in Washington, D.C. and have the ability to use the Internet to source such individuals. This person will also help us select films to be programmed at our screenings and on our website.	0 Posts 0 Topics
Face Painter for Grand Opening DRA - you were recommended by the Alexandria Commission for the Arts as a way for me to find face painters for a grand opening event of Robeks (fruit smoothie restaurant) in Alexandria. We would of course pay them. Please contact me for more information. Thanks! Amy amy@bwfcom.com	0 Posts 0 Topics

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