July 11, 2012 enewsletter
Encompass at the Sumner McKnight Crosby Jr. Gallery
Human Nature: Works by Katya Vetrov
Artist's Choice at Kehler Liddell Gallery
Craft Expo 2012
The Arts Council's Annual Meeting
NMS Twilight Tuesdays Concert Series
NRBQ in Hamden
Clogs at Firehouse 12
Twilight Concert Series at the Pardee-Morris House
Oxford Cultural Arts Commission Call for Artists
Call for Brazilian, Hispanic & Latino Artists
CT Office of the Arts Launches FY2013 Grant Program
The Arts Council Needs Your Input
Graphic Design Seminar
Take An Acting Class at Long Wharf Theatre!

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Encompass at the Sumner McKnight Crosby Jr. Gallery
Detail of artwork by Rosemary Benivegna
Detail of artwork by Rosemary Benivegna
The Arts Council of Greater New Haven presents Encompass, in the Sumner McKnight Crosby Jr. Gallery. There will be an artists’ reception from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 19th for this, our 9th annual members show. The public is invited to attend.

The works will be on view from 9-5 Monday through Friday from July 20th until September 14th, 2012 at 70 Audubon St., 2nd floor, New Haven.

This inclusive show will be comprised of artwork created by members of The Arts Council of Greater New Haven, representing a wide variety of styles and medias.

For more information about Encompass and the Sumner McKnight Crosby Jr. Gallery, call the Arts Council at (203) 772-2788.
Human Nature: Works by Katya Vetrov
Illustration: Katya Vetrov, Nenets I, 2012, aquatint.
Illustration: Katya Vetrov, Nenets I, 2012, aquatint.
Prints on the theme of natural life: organic forms, plants, animals, and people.
July 17 through August 4, 2012
Artist's reception Saturday, August 4, from 4 to 6 pm

West Cove Studio Gallery
30 Elm Street
West Haven, Connecticut

Gallery Hours: Friday and Saturday, 10 am to 2 pm or by appointment, phone 203 -298-2733

Easy access from I-95, to exit 44. Turn onto Kimberly Ave towards West Haven. Kimberly Ave. becomes Elm St. Turn onto Water St (first left after first stoplight), then immediate left into parking lot. Entrance is at rear of building, up flight of metal stairs.
Artist's Choice at Kehler Liddell Gallery
Lisa Hess Hesselgrave Nightime in Stony Creek, charcoal
Lisa Hess Hesselgrave
Nightime in Stony Creek, charcoal
Artist’s Choice is an exhibition of member artists work paired with the work of guest artists. The personal invitation from one artist to another, the particular pairings, and the binding of one artist to another leaves the viewer wondering what stirred within the host artist to extend this invitation. The answers are provided by highly personal statements, revealing inspiration and admiration among creative professionals. It is the statements that moves this exhibition out of the ordinary.

KEHLER LIDDELL GALLERY
873 Whalley Avenue, New Haven
June 28 - August 15, 2012
Craft Expo 2012
In celebration of its 55th year, the Guilford Art Center’s annual Craft Expo returns once again to the scenic and historic Guilford Green, celebrating the arts with its extensive array of handmade crafts by American artists. This year Craft Expo will be held for a fourth day, Sunday, July 22, 12-5pm. Dates for the event are Thursday through Sunday, July 19-22.

Craft Expo 2012 will bring more than 175 nationally-recognized craft artists to Guilford, whose exquisite-quality works help rank this event as one of the top craft shows in New England and the country. As a celebration of the arts and a signature happening for the town of Guilford and the Connecticut shoreline, Craft Expo is a must-see summer event.

Artists from across the country are represented in Craft Expo 2012, with works in the following media: clay, glass, leather, metal, mixed media, metal and non-metal jewelry, wearable and non-wearable fiber, paper, photography, polymer clay, soap and wood. Many of the artists are from the Connecticut shoreline and towns throughout the state.

Special events: silent auction of exhibitor-donated crafts; food trucks & more, including Taco Pacifico, the Caseus Grilled Cheese Truck, the Naples Pizza Truck, Ashley’s Ice Cream, and music every day.

Craft Expo 2012 hours: Thursday, July 19, 12-9pm, Friday, July 20, 12-9pm, Saturday, July 21, 10am-6pm, Sunday, July 22, 12-5pm. Admission: Adults $7, Seniors $5, Members and children under 12 free. For more information contact the Guilford Art Center at 203.453.5947, email expo@guilfordartcenter.org, or visit the website www.guilfordartcenter.org.
The Arts Council's Annual Meeting

Please join us for our 48th Annual Meeting
Featuring an update on Arts Council activities and a performance by an a capella quartet representing Silk n' Sounds Chorus

Wednesday, July 18th, 5 p.m.
5th Floor Terrace, 70 Audubon Street, New Haven
NMS Twilight Tuesdays Concert Series
Members of Dr. Caterwaul-s Cadre of Clairvoyant Claptraps, (L-R) Adam Matlock, Michael Paolucci and Brian Slattery. (Not present is Nathan Bontrager).
Members of Dr. Caterwaul’s Cadre of Clairvoyant Claptraps, (L-R) Adam Matlock, Michael Paolucci and Brian Slattery. (Not present is Nathan Bontrager).
Neighborhood Music School (NMS) kicks off the Summer with its Twilight Tuesdays concert series beginning on July 17. This popular weekly series blends alfresco dining with live musical performances.

Dinners begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Park of the Arts, behind NMS at 100 Audubon Street, with concerts following at 7:15 p.m. (rain or shine). Dinner may be purchased the evening of each concert from Abel Caterers. Kosher and vegetarian options provided. Tickets are $20 per adult; $5 for children 12 and under. Seating is limited. Reserve in advance by calling 203-624-5189 x15.

Tues. July 17 - Dr. Caterwaul's Cadre of Clairvoyant Claptraps
Enjoy riveting vocals and traditional tales from this entertaining and eclectic ensemble, influenced by Gypsy music, klezmer and traditional American music. Featuring NMS faculty member Adam Matlock (accordian); Brian Slattery (fiddle, banjo); Nathan Bontrager (cello); and Michael Paolucci (percussion).

Tues. July 24 – Craig Hartley Trio
Just back from the Marigliano Jazz Festival in Naples, Italy, composer, songwriter, pianist and NMS faculty member Craig Hartley showcases music from his newly released album, "Books on Tape Vol. 1." Craig is joined by Carlo DeRosa on bass.

Tues. July 31 – Too Blue
This swinging bluegrass quartet mixes hot picking, sweet harmonies and adventurous musicianship. Too Blue is not to be missed. Featuring Joan Harrison (banjo, lead vocals); Betsy Rome (guitar, vocals); Michael Sassano (mandolin); and Jamie Doris (bass, vocals).
NRBQ in Hamden
Hamden Arts Commission Continues its 2012 Summer Concert Series with NRBQ
Friday, 7:30 pm, Town Center Park at Meadowbrook, 2761 Dixwell Avenue, Hamden

Friday, July 13 , 7:30 pm: NRBQ
Riding high off their two latest releases, NRBQ is back in the saddle, wowing audiences coast-to-coast.
Co-founder Terry Adams, the "untamed genius of the keyboards," remains the driving force behind the current line-up. Culling from their 45+ year catalog, NRBQ will put a smile on your face and joy in your heart!

And coming soon:
Friday, July 20: Southside Johnny & Asbury Jukes
Friday, July 27: Chuck Negron, formerly of Three Dog Night

Food will be available on site. For information: (203) 287-2546; www.hamdenartscommission.org; mcoleman@hamden.com. In the event of inclement weather, concerts may move to Hamden High School, if circumstances allow. For weather information, listen to AM 1220 WQUN or WEBE 108 (107.9 FM) or contact the Arts Commission.
Clogs at Firehouse 12
Saturday, July 14th at 8:30 and 10:00 p.m.
Clogs
Firehouse 12, 45 Crown Street New Haven, CT
Tickets are $18 (first set) and $12 (second set)
Tickets are available at http://firehouse12.com or (203) 785-0468

On Saturday, July 14th, Firehouse 12 is pleased to welcome back the group Clogs as they perform music from their recent albums and Shady Gully, a new collection of songs by Clogs' composer Padma Newsome. Named for the forest preserve in his hometown of Mallacoota, the songs are inspired by the beauty of the land, the seas, and the people who live in this pristine, rural, coastal community. Find out more about Clogs here: http://www.clogsmusic.com
Twilight Concert Series at the Pardee-Morris House
The New Haven Museum is pleased to announce its first Twilight Concert Series, a summer outdoor concert series that will take place on the lawn at the Pardee-Morris House, located at 325 Lighthouse Road in New Haven. The Museum welcomes concertgoers of all ages to enjoy barbershop, bluegrass and folk music throughout the summer. All concerts will begin at 7 p.m. Admission is free, but donations are welcome. Starting at 6 pm, the Pardee-Morris House will be open to visitors and refreshments from Chestnut Fine Foods or wood-fired pizzas from Frank Andrews Mobile Kitchen will be available for purchase. Visitors can bring blankets and chairs and enjoy a picnic on the lawn.

Wednesday, July 18: The Usual Suspects. (Rain Date: July 19) The Usual Suspects represents the Coastal Chordsmen, the oldest chorus in the Northeastern District of the international Barbership Harmony Society. Ron Rubano (tenor), Steve Fians (bass), Phil Kraft (lead), and Jim Farrell (baritone) have been performing together since 2009.

Wednesday, August 1: The String Fingers Band. (Rain Date: August 22) The String Fingers Band is a dynamic group of Connecticut musicians whose vast repertoire means every concert comes with welcome surprises, from their folksy, backwoods originals to barn-burning fiddle tunes and creative takes on classic American songs. Formed in 2008 by Dan Tressler (fiddle/mandolin/vocals) and Dan Carlucci (guitar/mandolin/vocals), The String Fingers Band has been recently voted “Best Bluegrass Band” by The Fairfield County Weekly two years in a row and plays regularly at premier venues throughout New England and New York.

Wednesday, August 15: The Sea, The Sea. (Rain Date: August 16.) Borrowing their name from the cry of joy made by ancient Greek soldiers upon their post-war homecoming, The Sea, The Sea is Mira Stanley from West Virginia and Chuck E. Costa from Connecticut. They meet in the middle with acoustic guitars. Chuck is currently Connecticut’s State Troubadour, serving as an ambassador of music and song and promoting cultural literacy among Connecticut citizens.
Oxford Cultural Arts Commission Call for Artists
Oxford Cultural Arts Commission is looking for Artist Entries for 2012 Gallery of Art September 28-30
Annual Showcase Juried Exhibit
Entry Deadline August 20, 2012
A "Meet the Artist" opening reception and silent art auction on Friday evening from 6-9 p.m. the 28th. An art showcase for public viewing on Saturday the 29th, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. An art showcase day for public viewing on Sunday the 30th, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Download Artist Entry Form

Art will be chosen based on creativity. All art must be appropriate subject matter for public display in the venue. Styles can be realistic through abstract and include painting, graphics, photography and sculpture. Submitting artists can be professional or amateur. Art may be of any media, high quality and appropriate for display within the parameters of the venue. Art must be complete - dry - framed or otherwise ready for hanging or display.

We are also having a silent art auction on that Friday evening to benefit our scholarship program. If you are interested in donating artwork for this cause, please email artgallery@oxfordculturalarts.org
Call for Brazilian, Hispanic & Latino Artists
On behalf of General Electric Company, we invite you to submit works for GE's 5th Annual Hispanic Heritage Month Art Exhibition. The exhibition opens August 27 and runs through November 2, 2012. This will be a wonderful opportunity to exhibit your artwork in a prominent Fairfield, CT corporate headquarters location, and also on GE's Cultural Online Gallery for worldwide distribution. The works are available for sale. To view past exhibitions visit: http://www.picture-that.com/gegallery/yearinreview/2011

Submit the materials required by July 31, 2012. We will confirm receipt of your materials within 72 hours of receiving. Final selections will be made by August 10, 2012. Works must be shipped/delivered to our Stamford, CT studio the week of August 20, 2012. Please take this timeline and location into consideration when evaluating whether this opportunity is a good fit. Shortly after finalists are confirmed, we will communicate details on logistics, commission structure and drop-off procedures.

MATERIALS REQUIRED:
1. Artist Bio/Statement including name, telephone# and web address.
2. Five digital jpg files of artwork. If the work isn't framed, describe how it will be installed. The name of the jpgs should reflect the name of the artwork.
3. A listing of the five works including title, year created, medium, size and insurance value.

Send all materials via email to opencallforartists@picture-that.com. Format the subject of your email as follows: GEHISPANIC_YourLastNameYourFirstName_YourCityYourState. For example, GEHISPANIC_DoeJane_StamfordCT.
Contact us with questions via email at opencallforartists@picture-that.com.
CT Office of the Arts Launches FY2013 Grant Program
The Arts Catalyze Placemaking (ACP) Program was created to provide funding for arts-based cultural institutions, activities, programs and artists in ways that will advance Connecticut cities, towns, and villages as meaningful communities in which to live, work, learn and play. The ACP program will run as a pilot in FY2013. For more information visit this link.
The Arts Council Needs Your Input
The Arts Council of Greater New Haven is one of several regional arts councils cooperating on a project funded by the Connecticut Office of the Arts. We want to learn what Connecticut artists in the performing, literary and media arts need to help them succeed professionally. This short survey will take about five minutes and will help us develop business training for artists. Your responses will be confidential and never identified with you, but will make a real difference in helping us address artists’ needs.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation. If you would like to share this with friends in the arts, please do. However, it is very important that you forward it before you open it so the link to the survey will work for you and for your friends. https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/YHGYBFD
Graphic Design Seminar

Award-winning Elements Design Studio principal Amy Graver and senior designer Ben Jura will present an overview of design principles at New Haven Public Library, 133 Elm St., on Wednesday, July 25, at 6 pm.

The designers will explore ways in which we encounter and are affected by design in daily living. They will provide examples of common design mistakes that highlight the importance of using good design sense. Their discussion is based on their new book, Best Practices for Graphic Designers, Grids and Page Layouts: An Essential Guide for Understanding and Applying Page Design Principles, and copies will be available for purchase.

Elements is a graphic design and marketing communications firm based in Branford founded in 1999 by Amy Graver. She serves on the Advisory Board of Package Design magazine and regularly gives seminars on marketing/design, the power of social media and how to integrate technology into marketing strategy. She is a founding member of the American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) CT chapter and is a past president of the CT Art Director’s Club.

Elements senior designer Ben Jura graduated from The School of Visual Arts and has worked in advertising, branding and design in New York and Connecticut for clients such as Hinckley Yachts, Stanley Tools, PepsiCo and Bradley Airport.

There is no charge for this seminar but registration is advised, online at www.elementsdesign.eventbrite.com or by calling the library at 203-946-8835.

Take An Acting Class at Long Wharf Theatre!
DON'T MISS YOUR CHANCE TO TAKE AN ACTING CLASS!
Bring a Friend and get $25 off

ADULT ACTING III: THE CLASSICS
DATE: Saturdays, July 14-August 11
TIME: 10am-12pm
COST: $250 (*225 per person if you sign up with a friend*)
To enroll or not to enroll… to take your acting to the next level. Then join us as we explore the great playwrights through monologues and scene work. Bring characters from Shakespeare, Moliere, Chekhov, and more, to life using Viewpoints and the Meisner approach, along with proper text analysis.

MISSION: TIME TRAVELERS
DATE: Time Travelers Report July 16-20
TIME: 9am-12pm
AGES: 5-8
COST: $200 (*$175 PER PERSON IF YOU BRING A FRIEND TO JOIN THE FUN!*)
Time travel like Dr. Who to different worlds and times were the inhabitants you meet are faced with a problem that only you can solve! Learning basic skills before each mission will enable you to save different worlds, even our own.

AVENGERS TO THE RESCUE
DATE: Heroes Report July 23-27
TIME: 9am-12pm
AGES: 7-11
COST: $200 (*$175 PER PERSON IF YOU BRING A FRIEND TO JOIN THE FUN!*)
Create your own superhero and form a team of Avengers with your classmates. In this improvisation based class, create and bring a character to life, go through superhero training, and learn to work as an ensemble to achieve your ultimate objective: saving the world.

For more information, or to register for classes, please call Corey Morrison at (203) 772-8262 or email corey.morrison@longwharf.org

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