Artbag - Box Factory for the Arts
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Artbag - Box Factory for the Arts
Artbag May 2015 Berrien Artist Guild Newsletter Who we are: We are the Berrien Artist Guild, centered in the community through the Box Factory – a place that embodies our Vision and Mission. Our Vision: To create and maintain an outstanding place to practice and celebrate artistic diversity through interacting, educating, learning, and growing. Our Mission: Nurturing the arts and creativity. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The Box Factory announces the winners of the 13th annual Michiana Annual Arts Competition (MAAC) Best of Show $500 – Kali’s Wheel, by Douglas La Ferle, 1st Place $300 – Before The Moon Went Down, by Janet Lucking, 2nd Place $200 – Yesterday’s News by Ron Doyle. Awards will be presented on Friday, May 15, at 6:30 p.m. to the winning artists at a reception to be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m. In addition there will be five $200 Merit Awards presented by local businesses and individual sponsors and the Al Farmer Young Artist Award. The event which is free and open to the public is being underwritten by the Southwestern Michigan Tourist Council. The exhibits in all three Box Factory galleries will continue through June 27th. This is an opportunity for new collectors to see fine art from the large selection of regional artists who annually compete in this juried art show. The judges for this year’s MAAC competition are: Doug McCauley, Lem Montero and Michael Northrop. The Show’s Curator – Cara Garnett is an arts administrator and artist. Her passion is to invent new, more powerful and efficient ways to connect people with Art. Cara has her BFA in Sculpture and MA in Arts Administration from Eastern Michigan University. Special thanks are given to all the volunteers who work to make the Michiana Annual Art Competition a success. Box Factory Gallery Committee: Co-chairs: Cara Garnett and Elaine Harju Jeff & Theresa Heaton, Jim O’Haver, Robin Maxon, Nani Murphy, Brittany Stecker Other volunteers who assisted with MAAC check in: Jacqueline Baerwald, Laura Kraklau, Sherry Saenz, Carol Haney and Ron Doyle. Meet the Board of Directors Erica Griessal Education: BA Public Relations with a minor of Music from Andrews University Work Experience: Manager of Howard Performing Arts Center on the campus of Andrews University. What do you feel you bring to the board… At the Howard Center, I truly do it all, so I feel that my professional experience is valuable for the Box. I manage a budget, design and implement a marketing plan each season, update our website, social media, create and send out email newsletters, volunteer coordination, plan and book artist for programming, facilitate other events, manage staff, write for our season brochure, program books, press release, apply for grants I am very much interested in the arts, and would like to work more with the people in St. Joseph. Kristen Maniscalco Education: BFA and Art Education Degrees, teaching certificate from Michigan State University. Work Experience: Art teacher and Art Club advisor 7-12 grade at Coloma Community Schools for 8 years. Lake Michigan College Adjunct Faculty – Teaches Ceramics and Art Education. What do you feel you bring to the board… I bring experienced and input to the broad from my 8 years teaching tenure – student and parent needs, teacher and administration input, community concerns and idea. I am also a practicing artist and am very interested in promoting public awareness of arts through Open Mic Wednesday, May 20 at 7 p.m. The Writers' Studio is sponsoring a publication party and open mic for the latest chapbook of members' writing, "Summer." It will take place at the Box Factory stage on Wed. May, 20 at 7 p.m. Everyone who has a piece in the chapbook is invited to read during the open mic. The event is free and open to the public and light refreshments will be served. This is the last chapbook in the series called "Seasons" and features writing by 13 writers and cover artwork by Robin Maxon. Additional copies of this chapbook, and all the ones previously published, are available to purchase for $9 in the Box Factory Book Nook. All proceeds go to the writing programs at the Box Factory. Where's It Hanging? Keys to Selling More Artwork. Register at www.kalamazoo.score.org Thursday, June 4, 1- 3 p.m. at Western Michigan Univ. Southwest, Benton Harbor Campus The purpose of this workshop is to get artists to do what other businesses do to get customers, and to market their products so they can sell more. Artisans, craft persons and handcrafters who want to increase sales should register today; space is limited. The registration fee of $15 per attendee includes all materials. Credit cards are accepted online only; payment by cash or check at the door. Member Show July 6 – 8 Art drop off 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. public programs and virtual media. “A Really Big Shoe”, here is your opportunity to be creative with 2-D and 3-D art. Shoes are the subject, make them, decorate, paint them, paint pictures of them, photograph them, but most of all have fun and stretch your imagination. Art Bag In the Galleries: Exhibition Dates: May 13- June 27 Monday – Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday, 1 – 4 p.m. Opening Reception May 15, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Awards will be presented at the opening reception. Underwritten by From the President: April Showers bring May Flowers – its Blossomtime here in Southwest Michigan! That means that the community is starting to come alive for the busy summer season. As part of the busy spring season, the Box Factory is proud to once again host our MAAC show in May and June. We have had 239 entries this year from area artists! As our process continues with jurying, we look forward to congratulating all the winners for this year and viewing all the wonderful exhibits in all three of our galleries. Please join us for the MAAC opening on Friday, May 15, 2015. As mentioned in the April article from the Board, we have many things happening with the operations of the Box Factory. Our Building and Grounds committee has been hammering away at all the challenges owning a historical building will give us; mystery leaks, constant painting, fun with HVAC, having brick and mortar repairs and ordering windows just to name a few. Our Finance team is also working hard; working in a not-for-profit always has its ups and downs. Right now, we have several spaces available for rent. If you know of anyone interested in a studio, we have two available and two more that could be made available. Please see the office if you are interested. We also have the former Fathom Works space that is available. This is nearly 8000 square feet and although we’ve had some interest, it remains vacant as of the writing of this article. Again, if you know of anyone interested in that space, do let us know. This month we have some great classes happening as well as concerts nearly every weekend! Our hope is to have even more events to help our organization thrive. If you have interest in volunteering to support these events, please let us know. In June we will have our annual election to the Board of Directors. If you have interest in becoming a “super” volunteer, please consider a run for the Board. We will publish vacant seats and which directors are up for re-election in June. We will also host our Annual Members Meeting in late June (a notice of the exact date will be sent under separate cover). Enjoy the warm weather, the blossoms and, of course, don’t forget to stop by the Box and see what’s happening! Laura Goos President – Board of Directors Box Factory May, 2015 Events Box Factory: Concerts, Activities & Programs CONCERTS: All concerts start at 7:30 p.m. and tickets are $10 general admission, $8 seniors (60+) and students; children 12 and under admitted free, unless noted differently. Saturday, May 2, No Concert Saturday, May 9, Women of Riversong Saturday, May 16, The Boulevard Billies Saturday, May 23, No Concert Saturday, May 30, Mike Cortson & David Lham CLASSES: Sign up for classes at the Box Factory front desk, or call 269-983-3688. New Classes Writing Workshop Flash Fiction with Thisbe Niessen Saturday, May 16, 2015, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. break for lunch – soup & salad provided Writers’ Studio . In the Box Factory 3rd Floor Meeting Room. Cost $40 members, $50 non-members Home and Garden Pottery with Sherrie Styx on Wednesday June 17 & 24 10 a.m. – noon, fee is $40 includes clay and glazes, teens & adults are welcome. Art Retreat Intuitive Collage with Sherrie Styx on Friday, June 19 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., fee is $40 includes all materials; ages 10 and older are welcome. Making your Mark with Pastels with Helen Kleczynski on Saturday, June 20, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., in the Gast Classroom, Cost $70, all levels welcome. Carrying out Your Vision in Pastels with Helen Kleczynski on Saturday, July 18, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Gast Classroom, Cost $70, all levels welcome. Portrait class - Monday 1-4 p.m. and Wednesday 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. in the Gast Classroom. $10 fee, led by Bob Williams. Call Bob at 269-449-8163 with any questions. Kristin Hosbein Realistic Art in Oil or Acrylics, Mondays 6:30 -9:30 p.m., or Thursdays 1:00-4:00 p.m. Box Factory front desk has materials list. Open Studio– Fridays: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Cost 6 classes: Members $80, Non-members $90, Instructor: Pam Kirkham. WRITERS’ STUDIO: Day Writing Group – Meets 1st & 3rd Wednesdays from 10 a.m. – noon in the Box Factory 3rd floor meeting room. Open to drop-ins. Led by Isabel Jackson – [email protected] Night Writers –Meets 1st & 3rd Wednesdays from 7-9 p.m. in the Box Factory 3rd floor meeting room. Led by Denise Tackett - (Class is full this term) Writers Anonymous – Meets at 6 p.m. on the second Thursday each month in the 3rd floor meeting room for a potluck dinner. Contact Joni King for information at [email protected] For more information call the Box Factory at 269-983-3688 during normal gallery hours of 10 a.m.to 4 p.m. Monday – Saturday, Sunday 1 – 4 p.m. (May 17, 24 & 31). Office hours Monday 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. and Tuesday – Friday from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Check our web site at www.boxfactoryforthearts.org or our Facebook page for up-to-date info. Berrien Artist Guild Board of Directors Laura Goos - President Anthony Schaller – Vice-President Penni Casper – Secretary Pam Hartman Kantor – Treasurer Susan M. Craw - Director Jim DeVries – Director Erica Griessel – Director Kristen Maniscalco - Director Bob Williams – Director Staff Karen Brandt – Office Manager Cindy Kinney – Project Manager Sherrock McClinton – Custodian Members of the Month: Each month we feature artists as “artist of the month.” On the Box Factory web site, click on “art” at top, then “featured artist.” This month we are featuring Bob Williams. Box Factory for the Arts 1101 Broad Street, St. Joseph, MI 49085 Thanks to Jim DeVries and his crew of happy painters: They did a great job on the galleries. The Box Factory will be closed on Memorial Day - May 25. Contact us: Mail: Box Factory for the Arts, 1101 Broad Street, St. Joseph, MI 49085 Phone: (269) 983-3688 Fax: (269) 983-3771 Web: www.boxfactoryforthearts.org E-mail: [email protected] Hours: Gallery 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Mon. – Sat. Sun. 1 – 4 p.m. (May 17, 24, 31) Hours: Office 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Mon. and 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Tues. – Fri.