How promoting the arts fosters the city`s reputation

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How promoting
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Artist Registry
Muse Gallery
Arts and Ales
Family Concerts
Symphony Orchestra
Arts & Entertainment
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s we welcome 2012, the Longmont Council for the Arts
embraces creativity and enhances culture by supporting and
promoting visual and performing artists and programs for
the enjoyment and enrichment of the community.
On behalf of the Board of Directors, we hope you celebrate with us
by being or becoming a Patron of the Longmont Council for the Arts at the
level that is right for you. From a Best Friend to an Enthusiast, Trendsetter or
Philanthropist, we greatly appreciate your participation and support to keep the
arts alive and well in Longmont.
The past year has been an exciting one of positive growth with an
opportunity to change our approach to enable us to think as a whole organization with our nine sponsored programs including, but not limited to: this ART
Enthusiast magazine, the Muse Gallery on Main Street, Artist Registry throughout town, Artists in Residence in local schools, Friday Afternoon Concerts &
Art Shows held at the Senior Center, the Longmont Studio Tour held on the
last weekend in September and the LCA Endowment Fund that nurtures the
future of art. We are dedicated to creating a vibrant and diverse arts environment by providing funding, education, administrative support, advocacy and
forums for artistic expression in and around Longmont.
We made great progress in expanding our patron levels to enable everyone to support the local arts, we re-defined artist membership to provide more
benefits, redesigned the ART Enthusiast, created a fresh logo and new website,
built a strong and pro-active board, updated technology with desktop computers and most importantly re-energized our enthusiasm to be creative, have fun
and have a community rich in culture where the arts inspire innovative spirit,
celebrate cultural diversity and encourage individual and community involvement fully engaged in the experience of art.
There is truly no better time to be a part of what is happening in
the local art scene as Longmont focuses on the development of an Arts &
Entertainment district. The LCA has taken a lead role in collaborating with the
city to stimulate visual and performing arts and to keep them thriving in the
community.
We encourage you to visit the LCA website at ArtsLongmont.org to see
all that we have going on. The arts are essential to the well-being, viability and
vitality of every community. Art improves the quality of life wherever arts flourish. I saw a post on Facebook that sums it up quite well: “The earth without
ART is just eh!”
~ D e b b i e A da m s, P r e si d e n t
Long m o n t C o u n c i l fo r t h e A r t s
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A rt E nthusiast is the official publication
of the Longmont Council of the Arts.
Editors
Debbie Adams, Joanne Kirves,
Debra Heiser
Art Director | Designer
Debra Heiser, Heiser Design
Contributing Writers
Bronwyn Fraser, Joanne Kirves,
Kyle Kirves, Edain McCoy,
Kimberlee McKee
Contributing Photographers
Debbie Adams Photography
O’Hara Photography
Studio West Photography
LCA Board of directors
Debbie Adams, President
Marcello Fernandez, Vice President
Debra Heiser, Treasurer
Justine Witherspoon, Secretary
Linda Curran, Barb Dingwall,
Mary McCoy, Erin Miller,
Donna Schult, Joe Ward
LCA staff
Joanne Kirves, Executive Director
Cathy Balan, Administrative Assistant
Krystyna Farquhar, Program Coordinator
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L o n g m o n t S y m p h o n y Fa m i ly C o n c e r t
Features Fur and Flying Feathers
The Longmont Symphony Family Concert is a
great time to bring younger audiences to experience
the orchestra for their first time. This year’s concert will
explore music of our feathered friends with selections
such as the Swan from Carnival of the Animals; The
White Peacock; Hedwig’s Theme from Harry Potter
and Vivaldi’s Goldfinch Concerto for flute and orchestra. The Longmont Youth Symphony will also join the
orchestra in a performance of Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite
and our 2011 Young Artist Competition winner will be
featured. Of course, what would be a concert about birds
– without a cat lurking behind the scenes. CATcerto was
composed by Mindaugas Piecaitis as an accompaniment
to a You Tube video featuring a piano playing cat named
Nora. The concert, under the direction of guest conductor David Rutherford, will be held on Saturday, January
28 at 7:30 p.m. at Vance Brand Civic Auditorium, located inside Skyline High School at 600 E. Mountain View
Ave. Tickets are $16.00 for adults; $14.00 for seniors; and
$12.00 for youth; and may be purchased by calling the
LSO office at 303.772.5796. AE
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f you had a chance to enjoy the Holiday Season downtown, you
may have experienced some of the first efforts of the Arts &
Entertainment district! Downtown Longmont came to life with
lights, a holiday tree lighting, performances at St. Stephens Plaza,
ice sculptures, retail promotions, coordinated marketing and interactive experiences where you least expected them! And this is just the first of many initiatives to engage the heart of our community.
As we begin plans for the new year, the A&E district has decided to make
Friday the night! There are already lots of great things happening on Fridays –
Art Walks, Summer Concerts, Festival on Main and of course, Second Friday!
If you haven’t attended a Second Friday yet, mark your calendar. This evening
each month you can hear live music, catch a new exhibition, drop in on an
artist talk, shop at great stores, eat at great restaurants and socialize with friends
and neighbors that share an appreciation for the arts! Don’t miss January’s Fiber
Frenzy where the Muse Gallery, Firehouse Art Center and the Quilter’s Studio
showcase the fiber arts.
One of the first goals of the Program Committee is to give every Friday
night in Downtown a little flair. Starting on Second Friday, February 10, there
will be something engaging happening somewhere within the A&E District!
Watch for details and be a part of the magic.
As we discuss the state of the arts in Longmont, we are struck by the
wonderful, creative and diverse offerings that abound. We are fortunate to have
an authentic, historic Downtown where the community can gather together to
appreciate what makes us truly unique. We are also struck by the job we have
ahead of us to engage and educate the community about what we have. The
Longmont Downtown Development Authority has begun gathering input for
a comprehensive marketing and promotion campaign. We will be launching
an interactive web site in February which will be our first step in making sure
community members never miss a thing that the A&E District has to offer!
Help us make a difference by e-mailing us suggestions on the best way to get
information to you at [email protected]. AE
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B y K i m b e r l e e Mc K e e , E x e c. D i r .,
L o n g m o n t D ow n tow n D e v e l o p m e n t Au t h or i ty
m u s e | f i b e r f r e n z y | e c o c r e at i o n s
Contemporary quilts to blanket
Longmont in January 2012
There are the traditional log cabin style quilts we
have all seen at Grandmas, kept warm under or displayed
proudly at the end of the bed. Quilting a.k.a. Fiber Arts
has come a long way baby! Was it the introduction of
the high tech sewing machine? Or just the creative juices
of artists infusing new techniques, styles and fabrics that
shook up the world of quilting? Perhaps a combination of
several factors, but the result is a quilt that claims its space
in a gallery. The quilts have left the bedroom!
The Collaborative Fiber Frenzy is a two month
Fiber Art exhibition at the Longmont Council for the
Arts’ Muse Gallery and the Firehouse Art Center. The
exhibitions open jointly on Friday, January 13th with
receptions at both locations from 6-9 pm.
The Muse Gallery will present “Wildlife” by the
New Image Artists from Virginia. New Image Artists is
a group of twelve artists whose work varies from traditional pieced and hand-quilted original designs to abstract
conceptual pieces. For the Muse exhibition, eleven artists
were given one word, “Wildlife,” and asked to use it as the
inspiration for their 6 x 9 quilt. Each artist brings their
own interpretation, style and techniques which results in
an exhibition with no two quilts that are the same.
The Firehouse Art Center will present “Curtains
Up” by local group, Boundless Fiber Artists, who chose to
create art, literally out a piece of history. When artist Mary
Horrocks heard that the Dairy Center for the Arts’ theater
was getting rid of their old curtains she thought of a better
idea than the trash dump. ART! Each artist was given a
piece of the velvet fabric and asked to create a new piece
of art that was at least 50% of the curtain fabric. That was
the end to the instructions.The work varies from art quilts
and collages, to wearable art.
The exhibitions are just the beginning of the Fiber
Frenzy. The Muse Gallery will feature an Artist Talk during the opening reception followed by Fiber Art workshops and demonstrations on Saturday January 14th. For
a full listing of workshops and demonstrations please visit
our website www.ArtsLongmont.org
The Exhibitions run through February with more
Fiber Frenzy activities during the February 2nd Fridays
on Feb 10th. The Firehouse Art Center’s Pecha Kucha
lecture series will be themed “Fiber” and the Muse
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Gallery will host D.J. Shack O’Love. 2nd Friday receptions
at the Muse Gallery and Firehouse Art Center are always
free with appetizers, drinks and artists abound! AE
~ b y Joa n n e Ki rves
Ec o C r e at i o n s
Coming to the Muse Gallery
in March is
the 3rd Annual EcoCreations sponsored by EcoCycle.
EcoCreations is a juried exhibition of art made from
recycled and re-used materials. Artists can submit up to
3 pieces for $30 to be juried. Applications and images are
due by February 1, 2012. There are cash prizes for Best
of Show and 2nd Place! The exhibition opens on Friday,
March 9th with a reception and awards. The exhibition
runs through March 31, 2012. For the full prospectus visit
www.ArtsLongmont.org AE
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l ca p r o g r a m s : F r i d ay a f t e r n o o n c o n c e r t s | a r t s & a l e s | a r t i s t r e g i s t ry
F r i d ay A f t e r n o o n C o n c e r t s
the Friday Afternoon
Concert and Art Show series, a program of the Longmont
Council for the Arts, is presenting a strong and varied season of music and art, with some world-class storytelling
thrown in to pepper the stew. Beat the winter doldrums
on January 20th in the company of Dexter Payne and his
quartet. These extraordinary musicians combine elements
of classical and improvised jazz with the vibrant pulse of
Brazilian Choro music. Robert Goldsworthy, LCA Artist,
will have his artwork on display. February 17th will feature the narrative talents of Bill Mooney, world-renowned
storyteller and New York actor, as he recounts some of his
experiences from the Big Apple. Featured alongside Bill
will be the artwork of Chisho Maas. If you love chamber
music, mark your calendars for March 16th. Come and
enjoy the lyrical beauty of the Mozart clarinet quintet as
performed by the TOMO quartet, joined by Bronwyn
Fraser on clarinet. Other works for piano quartet will also
be offered up by this versatile ensemble. Martha South
of Longmont will have her artwork on display. Wrapping
up the season on April 20th, the collective talents of the
Trio Cordilleras will present an afternoon of Spanish and
Latin American music for violin, cello and piano. Local
photographer Hazel McCoy will exhibit her photographs
at this event. Performances take place at 2:30 pm at the
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Sunday open for Wine Dinners
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In its 21st year,
Longmont Senior Center, 910 Longs Peak Avenue. Tickets
are $8 and can be purchased at the door. AE
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Arts & Ale s
The Longmont Council
for the Arts
& Muse Gallery presents Arts & Ales at the Left Hand
Brewing Company. The 3rd Thursday of every month
join us in the Malt Room to meet the artists of the Muse
Gallery and the Longmont Council for the Arts. View
their art, learn about their style and techniques, see art in
the making, try your hand at making art and buy original
art are just some of the things to expect. All of this while
sipping on one of Left Hand Brewing Company’s tasty
Ales! { continued page 13 }
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Destination:
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Funny how often location gets used to describe
Longmont by people who don’t live here. As in,
“Longmont? Denver’s only about forty miles south of
Longmont.” Or Fort Collins is only about 40 miles north.
Or Boulder’s just southwest. Seems it’s really easy to get
to other places from Longmont.
But suppose we could change that. Change the
conversations that happen about our town. Change the
words used to describe it. What would it take to make
Longmont a destination? No longer perhaps the best kept
secret on the Front Range for total quality of life, but a
place shouted about from rooftops? A place sought out
not driven through?
Many locals have a very good idea about what it
would take, in a simple, three-word phrase. The answer,
they say, is promote the arts.
“Longmont may be the perfect place for an arts
community to grow and thrive,” says local artist Suzanne
Frazier. “Our city has urban elements, suburban elements, while at the same time a great sense of openness.
That’s really attractive to both artists and art patrons. Our
heritage as a ranching and farming community is great
inspiration. It’s authentic. It’s real.”
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The Longmont Area
Art Scene by the Numbers
Museum
1
Professional Symphony
1
Youth Symphony
1
Chorale Group
1
Community Theater Groups
3
Live Music Venues
3
Dance Schools
4
Art Events
5
Galleries
9
Alternative Gallery Spaces
18
Art in Public Places, 54
Permanent Collection (# of pieces)
Resident Artists
195
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Frazier, self-described as a color field painter in the
tradition of Mark Rothko, has been making art since the
1970s and professionally since 1989. An easy comparison
she makes for Longmont is Sedona, Arizona. Sedona, she
says, is a city that has preserved its rusticity and while at
the same time evolving to become a tourist destination.
It’s done so because of both the quality and quantity of
talented artists in the area. Longmont’s followed a similar
arc, proving very inviting for artists of all kinds.
And there’s room for more.
“My advice to a new artist?” Frazier says, “Set up
shop in Longmont! There is a tremendous spirit of collaboration and cooperation between the artists and organizations that support them, from formal organizations
like the Longmont Council for the Arts, to more organic
satellite support groups created by the artists themselves.”
Yet Frazier does opine that arts promotion in
Longmont could and should make strides. “Artists are
more interested in making art than promoting themselves.
There’s a lot of potential for Longmont. With the proper
promotion, the city could draw even more people from the
surrounding areas to Longmont/Prospect/Niwot.”
Newly elected Mayor Dennis Coombs agrees. “We
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i rv e s
can perhaps better promote the arts proactively to places
outside our own town. Art and arts events are good things
for Longmont.”
Why so? The mayor calls out the financial benefit
that the arts already have on local businesses and city revenues. He cites ArtWalk in particular as an obvious, visible
example of an art function that draws people to downtown to shop, eat, and be entertained. “I know from personal experience, just from being downtown on ArtWalk
nights, that businesses prosper from the event.You can see
it. It’s good for the entire city.”
Beyond the financial benefits, the mayor cites the
arts as contributing to the satisfaction that the average
Longmonter enjoys, commenting further that some of his
personal favorites include the Arts in Public Places sculptures that grace the city’s parks and recreation facilities.
Longmont likely shares the mayor’s opinion about
the value of great art in great places. How else to explain
the bond-funded Longmont Museum? One of the premier showcases for art in the city, the Longmont Museum
houses over 45,000 artifacts. Recently appointed director Wesley Jessup is enthusiastic about the prospects the
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regional reputation is linked to bringing engaging, exciting work to the space.
“The museum is very responsive to what’s going
on in the art world and our local art landscape,” says
Jessup. “One of our goals is to capture the excitement and
experimentation of artists—from our region, locality, and
beyond.”
A good example of this commitment is the
January 2012s graffiti arts show. The main show is from
Los Angeles artists, but the museum has added artists
from Denver, Boulder, and Longmont. Jessup comments,
“What’s great is that our Colorado artists in Denver know
the LA artists reputations and it’s exciting to be a part of
bringing that work together.”
The city can look forward to even more exciting shows in the near future at the museum, including
an exhibit of pioneering photographer Edward Weston’s
work. The exhibit, which will present Weston’s photos in
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But suppose
we could
change the
conversations
that happen
about our
town. Change
the words
used to
describe it.
What would it
take to make
Longmont a
destination?
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a size and scale few locally have seen before, promises to
be a great draw. Still, Jessup believes more can be done for
the arts in and around Longmont. His ideas seem to strike
on a common theme.
“People come to Longmont for the art,” he says.
“They do. And we all need to keep working hard to pull
people from Denver and Fort Collins. If we collaborate
on events, and work to promote them effectively, we
can really position ourselves as an art destination for art
enthusiasts beyond the city and county borders. We can
make all the boats rise together.”
Doug Ward knows what Jessup is talking about. As
Board President of the Longmont Symphony Orchestra
(LSO), he’s heard stories of people coming from far and
wide to hear the LSO. “Two or three years ago,” Ward
relates, “a couple just happened to be traveling through
Longmont on their way to Nebraska. They somehow
found Thompson Park during our annual 4th of July
performance and came and stayed for the concert. Now,
it has actually become an annual trip that they look forward to. They’re drawn by the whole festive atmosphere
of the day.”
If other arts organizations were looking for a
successful model of how to promote themselves, the
LSO might be it. He cites continued, sustained community encouragement, a commitment to a quality program,
grant-funded monies from sources like SCFD, and the
volunteer-spirit of the musicians themselves who play
only for a love of music, not money. But there is also a
regional draw to their programs. Consider, for example,
the symphony’s impending collaboration with John
Fielder, a program sure to draw interest up and down the
Front Range and beyond.
“We are very excited about this prospect and
think it will be a huge draw regionally. I’ve already been
in touch with John and the director about it. We’ll be
featuring the Grand Canyon Suite as accompaniment to
a presentation of John’s work, a lot of it from Longmont
and our general area.”
The symphony will cross-promote the event with
the Longmont Council for the Arts’ Muse Gallery, and
promote it heavily. “It is something that is going to be a
real hit and really resonate with the people here and from
as far away as Denver, Fort Collins, and beyond.”
In these times when people are looking to find
weekend destinations maybe a little closer-to-home, yet
ones that still excite their imaginations, it would seem to
just make good sense to promote our local arts and artists
to places beyond our locality. Sure, not every day-tripper
will drive away with a $1000 painting. But they may stop
for a hamburger. Or a coffee. Or a birthday gift. Or maybe
just a tank of gas. But after that first visit, they will know
that they have a new favorite place to come back to.
It’s not about knowing where Longmont is that
matters. What matters is showing that Longmont is “where
it’s at.” After all, we’re just 40 miles north of Denver. AE
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MUSE GALLERY
356 Main St. 303-678-7869
Tues-Fri 11 am–5 pm & Sat 10 am-4 pm
JAN 13 2ND FRIDAY
Opening reception for “WILDLIFE,” a group
fiber arts exhibition by Virginia New Image
Artists. 6-9 pm.
JAN 13 - FEB 25
“WILDLIFE”—an exhibition by Virginia New
Image Artists. Eleven artists were given the
word “Wildlife” and each created a 6x9 quilt
based on their interpretation.
FEB 10 2ND FRIDAY
”Wildlife,” a group fiber arts exhibition by
Virginia New Image Artists. Artist Talk and
Book Reading. 6-9 pm.
MAR 9 2ND FRIDAY
Opening Reception for “EcoCreations,” a juried exhibition of art made from re-used and
recycled materials. 6-9 pm
JAN 19 / FEB 16 / MAR 15
3RD THURSDAYS
ARTS AND ALES Meet the Artists of the
Longmont Council for the Arts and the Muse
Gallery. Learn about their art, see demonstrations and buy original art. 5-8 pm. Left Hand
Brewing Tasting Room, 1265 Boston Ave. 303678-7869
FRIDAY AFTERNOON
CONCERT & ART SHOW
Longmont Senior Center, 910 Longs Peak Ave.
303-651-8411 Art exhibit opens 1:30 pm,
concert begins at 2:30 pm.
JAN 20 3RD FRIDAY
Music by Dexter Payne Quartet—Brazilian and
Jazz with art by painter Robert Goldsworthy.
FEB 17 3RD FRIDAY
Performance by storyteller Bill Mooney and art
by Chisho Maas (oil paintings).
MAR 16 3RD FRIDAY
Music by the Tomo Quartet (Mozart Clarinet
Quintet and Turina Piano Quintet) and art by
Martha South (pen & ink, paint).
LONGMONT SYMPHONY
ORCHESTRA
Vance Brand Civic Auditorium
600 E. Mountain View Ave. 303-772-5796
JAN 28 SATURDAY
FAMILY CONCERT David Rutherford, guest
conductor with the Longmont Youth
Symphony. Announcement of the Young Artist
Competition. Silent Auction benefiting the
Youth Symphony. 7:30 pm.
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MAR 3 SATURDAY
FEB 1 WEDNESDAY / PART 3
LINDSAY DUETSCH, violin, playing Music of
Barber, Mozart, Gershwin and Sibelius. 7:30
pm. Pre-concert talk at 6:30 pm.
CREATIVITY IN ALL SENSES, a 6-part series.
CHAMBER MUSIC with Bronwyn Fraser. Observe
professional musicians rehearse the Mozart
Quintet for clarinet and strings. The performers will discuss the musical piece and how
they approach “problems” in different sections
of the music.
LONGMONT MUSEUM
& CULTURAL CENTER
400 Quail Rd 303-651-8374
Mon–Sat 9 am-5 pm / Sun 1-5 pm
Dec 3, 2011 - Jan 22, 2012
TUESDAY - SATURDAY
STREET CRED: Grafitti Art from Concrete to
Canvas -This exhibition of well-known graffiti artists from California is enhanced in
Longmont with works by Colorado graffiti artists inside, outside, and on the Museum.
JAN 2 –DEC 30 ongoing
TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY
DISCOVERY DAYS—Creative, hands-on, and
sometimes messy art and craft activities for
ages 2-5 and a parent or caregiver. Themes
change each week. Drop-in program, no registration necessary. Longmont residents $4, Nonresidents $4.50. 9 am, 10:15 am, 12:30 pm
JAN 17 TUESDAY
Join Longmont Museum director Wesley Jessup
on an enlightening tour of the museum’s
Street Cred graffiti art exhibition. $5. Noon.
JAN 12 THURSDAY
ARTISTS SPEAK! Join us for an evening exploring what it’s like to be a graffiti writer along
the Front Range. Interact with three Colorado
graffiti artists in this panel discussion and
learn the difference between tags, throw-ups,
and pieces. Admission $5. 7-8pm.
JAN 13 FRIDAY
FEB 8 WEDNESDAY / PART 4
CREATIVITY IN ALL SENSES, a 6-part series.
PIANIST, CONDUCTOR, TEACHER with Robert
Spillman. For many years Robert Spillman was
the opera and music director at the Aspen
Music Festival and School. Also active as an
accompanist and coach, he has seen the world
of music from every view.
FEB 15 WEDNESDAY / PART 5
CREATIVITY IN ALL SENSES, a 6-part series.
THE WORLD OF POETRY, with Colorado’s Poet
Laureate David Mason. Professor Mason
teaches at Colorado College in Colorado
Springs. He will discuss the life of a poet, the
view it offers, and will also perform poetry of
his choice.
FEB 22 WEDNESDAY / PART 6
CREATIVITY IN ALL SENSES - A 6-part series.
A LIFE OF SONG. With Berton Coffin Professor
of Voice Julie Simson. An outstanding mezzo
soprano and sought after teacher and coach,
Julie Simson will have just finished performing
the role of Marcellina in The Marriage of Figaro
with Opera Colorado.
FIREHOUSE ART CENTER
667 4th Ave. 303-651-2787
Tues-Sat 12-5 pm
JAN 7 ONGOING
COFFEE & CONVERSATION Enjoy an informal
discussion about the art and artists of Street
Cred. Co-sponsored by the Longmont Senior
Center. Complimentary coffee and pastries.
$5. 9:30-11am.
Preschool Picassos (ages 2.5 to 5) and
Emerging Artists (ages 5-10). Art exploration
for young children. $12 drop in or $40 for a 4
class pass. Mon & Wed
JAN 18 WEDNESDAY / PART 1
Opening Reception “Curtains Up”—A fiber art
exhibition by a local group of artists who created art from an old theater curtain, 6-9 pm.
Ongoing: Tues-Sat 12-5 pm.
CREATIVITY IN ALL SENSES, a 6-part series.
PAINTING A PORTRAIT with John Taft and
Cherie Nobilette. Two painters will discuss how
painting became the center of their lives and
the forms it has taken. Following their discussions, they will each paint a portrait of a live
model. Each series is $5 per program or $25
for the full series. 7 pm.
JAN 25 WEDNESDAY / PART 2
CREATIVITY IN ALL SENSES, a 6-part series.
THEATER with Robert and Kim Bubon. The
owners of the California Actors Theatre in
Longmont will explain how one actually ‘puts
up’ a theatrical production, concluding with a
partial performance of the current California
Actors Theatre production.
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JAN 13 2ND FRIDAY
JAN 13 ONGOING
“Curtains Up”—A fiber art exhibition by a
local group of artists who created art from an
old theater curtain.
JAN 14 - DEC 30 ONGOING
Saturday Art Experience. 2nd & 4th Saturdays.
Art classes for children ages 6-12. Free to
Members, $15 for non-members. 2:45-3:45
pm & 4:15-5:15 pm.
MAR 9 - APR 11
Photography Exhibit by Nancy Meyer and Jim
Shirey. Tues–Sat. 12-5 pm
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the success of the Artist Registry!
Artists featured through March are:
promotes local artists in all cultural
Hanlie Wessels, Laura Lass,
arts disciplines, including painters, Roger Kopman, Luc Nadeau,
sculptors, textile artists, metal artists Maebeth Guyton, Gary Golter,
and photographers. Since its incep- Octavia Tryon, Tracy Murphy,
tion in 1998, the Artist Registry has Connie Garcia, Lora Becker at
displayed artists’ works through rotat- Longmont United Hospital; Lisa
ing art exhibitions at area businesses Pentz at Colorado Women’s Care
and it has only improved in popular- and Spa; Virla Harrell at Longmont
ity. For a modest fee, area businesses
have Longmont Council for the Arts
“decorate” their businesses with art
on a regular basis that changes three
times a year in March, July and
November. The result has been an
exciting collaboration between the
artists, community and businesses.
While Longmont is home to some
excellent art galleries, they can in no
way serve the hundreds of exceptional artists that live here. We thank our
local gallery “stand-ins” for providing
the venues to showcase our artists.
The success of Artist Registry
wouldn’t be possible without the
assistance of our great volunteers.
From recruiting artists and businesses
to placing artists in the venues, volunteers also manage the installation and
sales. Thanks to outgoing volunteers
Lonni Peterson and Rebecca Turnbull
for their time and dedication as well
as active volunteers Barb Dingwall,
Roger Kopman, Jackie Lange, Mary
McCoy, Erin Miller, Jeanne Schmid,
Joyce Todd and Gretel Wolniewicz.
Interested in joining the Artist
Registry in 2012 or renewing your
artist membership? Contact the
Longmont Council for the Arts office
at 303-678-7869 or renew online at
www.ArtsLongmont.org. There are
some exciting new updates to Artist
Registry including the online gallery
and new venues coming in 2012. The
Longmont Council for the Arts is
www.
always looking for artists to assist with
installation and sales. Get involved in
Vision; Elizabeth Nissley at Bross
Street Assisted Living: Dan Hollings-
head, Lonni Peterson, Jackie Young
at Longmont Area Chamber of
Commerce; Annette Kennedy at the
office of Thomas Strauss, DDS; Dot
Pecina at 1st National Bank; Gretel
Wolniewicz, Diane Wood, Debbie
Adams, and Sharon Nation at the
Burlington Medical Center.
AE
(c) Barbara Abel 1995-2011
The Artist Registry
red light
Tragic Beauties
and other objects of desire
(start)
02/09 thru 04/07(end)
6/9pm
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FEB 10 2ND FRIDAY
PECHA KUCHA: THEME—FIBER ART an
evening of entertainment as 10 presenters
provide 20 thought provoking images
accompanied by 20 seconds of narrative
about a wide range of topics. 7-9 pm.
Pecha Kucha is accepting ideas for
future 2012 events. Submit ideas to
[email protected].
PAINT N’ PARTY TO GO
fancy snowman with art instruction. Fee$15 for kids, $25 prepaid or $30 at the door
for adults.
JAN 15 SUNDAY
Pizza & Paint Night—Aspen Trees 5-7pmArt instruction complete with a slice of pizza.
JAN 22 SUNDAY
MAR 18 - MAY 6 ONGOING
JAN 22 SUNDAY
Cupcakes & Canvases—Tea Time Ladies
4:15-6:30 pm. Art instruction including a
sweet treat.
Pizza & Paint Night-Rain at Midnight 7- 9
pm. Art instruction complete with a slice of
pizza. $25 prepay to register.
JAN 7 SATURDAY
JAN 28 SATURDAY
Open Paint from 6-9:30 pm. 3 1/2 - 4 hours
to tackle any painting in our gallery. Art
instruction complete with wine and treats!
$25 prepay to register.
For February and March art schedule, please
check the website www.paintnpartytogo.com
MANIFEST
ART GALLERY
108 2nd Ave. Niwot 303- 652-0952
JAN 6 FRIDAY
Riva Sweetrocket soft pastels; vintage textiles,
including Kanthas, Transylvanian linens &
West African indigo cloths. Closing celebration, 6-9 pm.
JAN 18 WEDNESDAY
LACQUERED: A Painting Party led by painter
Karen Adler 6-9 pm. Sign up at manifestARTgallery.com.
FEB 3 FRIDAY
Collector’s Preview. RED LIGHT: Tragic Beauties
& Other Objects of Desire, featuring the photography of Barbara Abel. 6-9 pm.
FEB 9 - APR 7 ONGOING
Opening reception. RED LIGHT: Tragic Beauties
& Other Objects of Desire, featuring the photography of Barbara Abel, 6-9 pm
FEB 20 WEDNESDAY
Glass vessel by Angelo Ambrosia
dlaphoto.com
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longmont, co
fine Art
Photography
LACQUERED: A Painting Party led by painter
Karen Adler 6-9 pm. Sign up at manifestARTgallery.com.
MAR 2 NIWOT
FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK
RED LIGHT: Tragic Beauties & Other Objects
of Desire. 6 pm-9 pm.
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530 Kimbark St. 303-774-8336
Wed-Sat 10 am -5 pm/Sun 10 am-3 pm
JAN 22 SUNDAY
JAN 7 SATURDAY
Snowman Kids Paint (Adults Welcome)
Drop-off Art class (ages 7+) or paint as a
family. Adults welcome to paint this fun and
RABID RABITS
JAN 15 - MAR 11 ONGOING
Pints & Paintings—Sunset Boats or
Seashore 4:45- 6:45 pm. Art instruction
complete with locally crafted beer!
JAN 15 SUNDAY
LACQUERED: A Painting Party led by painter
Karen Adler 6-9 pm. Sign up at manifestARTgallery.com.
Brunch & Brushes—Sweet Owls 1-2:45
pm. Art instruction, light brunch and mimosas! $20 prepaid or $25 at the door.
Step-by-Step Art Instruction by Elaine
Waterman held at Firehouse Art Center, 667
4th Ave. Fee $25 prepaid or $30 at door unless
stated. More info at www.paintnpartytogo.com
or email [email protected]
Starry Night or Poppies 7-9 pm. Art
instruction including wine and treats.
MAR 21 WEDNESDAY
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“THE COLOR OF LOVE” Any purchase over $50
receives a free artists Valentines card.
“CAPISTRANO II: The Return of the Flock. Last
year Linda Gleitz presented her work, titled,
“Capistrano,” and sold in pieces to 30 different people. This show is for those people
to return, as the swallows of Capistrano, and
bring their piece with them for a party.
ART CLASSES
KATY DIVER Clay Garden Totem Classes. Join
Katy’s mailing list at katydiver.com or email
Katy at [email protected] for class and
schedule info. Katy Diver’s Studio is in old
town Longmont.
DOT PECINA No Fear Oil Painting classes for
beginning to intermediate students taught
by Dot Pecina. Each session runs for 4 weeks
and cost is $49 per person, Mondays 9-11 am
or Wednesdays 1-3 pm. Carriage House Art
Studio 303-682-8957.
SALLY FULTON Pastel painting classes taught
by Sally Fulton. Classes are ongoing and payable by the month. January classes are $100.
Focus for first month will be on using an
underpainting in watercolors or acrylics.
Students bring their own projects and receive
feedback and critique as well as individual
instruction. Easels and boards will be
provided. Call for times. 1623 Sherman Way,
303-776-77612938
SALLY FULTON Oil painting classes taught by
Sally Fulton. Classes are ongoing and payable
by month. January classes are $100. Focus
for first month is color theory, composition,
and abstracting a still life. Students may also
work on their own projects and receive individual help as needed. Easels are provided.
Sundays from 2 pm- 5 pm. 1623 Sherman
Way. 303-776-7761
HANLIE WESSELS Artist’s home studio
Thursday mornings 9:30-12:30.
Thursday afternoons 1:30-3:30.
Friday Mornings 9:30-12:30.
Every second Saturday morning 9:30-12:30.
Cost is $10/hour. 303-682-2938
JAN 21 / FEB 11 /
MAR 10 / ONGOING
SPECIAL EVENTS
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MOSAICS BY SUSAN Learn the craft of mosaics
in these one-day workshops using a wide
variety of materials provided for you (china,
art glass, glass gems, and tile) and create
your own 8 x 8 picture frame or wall art.
Cost (including materials) is $125 per
person. For more info contact Susan at
[email protected].
9 am-3 pm with break from 12:30-2 pm.
Prospect New Town, 303-485-0636
~ art galleries
~ shopping & dining
~ live music
~ spa & massage
~ special events
~ theatre
MAR 10 – SATURDAY
Art for the Palate, a fundraiser for ArtWalk.
Wine & food pairings at Sun Rose Café, 379
Main St. 6-9 pm. More details: 303-532-2626
or email [email protected]. AE
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