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El Dorado Arts Council Art News
April 2010
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Our Biggest Event of the Year!
Coloma Blues Live! Tickets now on sale at
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Applause! EDAC Celebration
April 22 at David Girard
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The Big Read
County-wide participation
Supervisor Nutting reads from
The Call of the Wild
Thousands joined in The Big Read in El Dorado County by signing a pledge, reading The Call of the Wild, and attending events held all over the county. We'll be reading a different book next year in February - stay tuned!
Never Cry Wolf presentation at the Placerville Main Library
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Poetry Out Loud
County Winner from South Lake Tahoe
David Butler, a senior from
South Tahoe High School, competed against 26 other county winners at the California Poetry Out Loud finals on March 15, held in the Senate Chambers in Sacramento. To view his performances, go online to POL_2010_CA_Finals and then click on David Butler's name.
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Bricolage Show + Movie Night
Art from Found or Recycled Materials
Wikipedia describes
"Bricolage" as ". . .the construction or creation of a work from a diverse range of things which happen to be available, or a work created by such a process." Come see our brand new show featuring Bricolage at ArtSpace, 459 Main Street, Placerville.
Bricolage Movie Night at EDAC
Friday, April 9th, 7:00- 9:00pm
"Rivers and Tides," a film about the inspiring earth creations of Andy Goldsworthy.
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Childrens Workshop
Taught by local artist
Build a Better Bug
Workshop for kids
age 6-12
April 24th,
2:00-4:00
$10 fee includes
all art materials
Donna McPherson -
Instructor
Register in advance at 459 Main St in Placerville. 295-3496
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EDAC Volunteer Orientation& Social
Wed, April 28, 2-4pm
Learn about the mission of the El Dorado Arts Council, and be inspired to use your talents and skills in a new way! Hear about our programs and events, and decide what interests you most. A great way to get involved in the community. Gallery Host training starts at 3:15. RSVP to 530-295-3496 or email Emogene at EDAC@eldoradoartscouncil.org.
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Placerville ArtWalk
1000 Poems on Main Street
April 17, 5-9pm
Inspired
by "Poetry Out Loud" and in celebration of National Poetry Month, what
could be more appropriate than 1000 Poems on Main Street on the 3rd
Saturday of the month? In addition to art, appetizers and late-night
shopping and dining, prepare to be surprised by poets and poetry in
unexpected places in downtown Placerville.
Come for the ArtWalk
Stay for the surprises!
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El Dorado Hills Art & Wine Affaire
May 8 & 9
Nearly 200 artists will be on display in Town Center. In addition, 20 award-winning El Dorado wineries will be on-site for tastings. Mark your calendars for a fun Mothers' Day
event. eldoradohillsartaffaire.com
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Congressional Art Competition
Open to High School Students
High School students are invited to participate in the annual Congressional Art Competition, "An Artistic Discovery." Guidelines and release form are available at mcclintock.house.gov/.
Interested students should fax a copy of the Student Release Form to the attention of Kathy Arts, at 916-786-6364 by April 28, 2010. Contact your high school for more information.
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Red Fox Poetry Underground
More Poetry Comes to ArtSpace
Join poets and poetry lovers at ArtSpace on Saturday, April 17 from 6-7pm in conjunction with "1000 Poems on Main Street" and the Placerville ArtWalk. Enjoy readings by Red Fox Poetry Underground. Then join us every other 4th Friday from 7-8 pm for featured poetry readers and a short open mic. It's all happening here at ArtSpace, 459 Main Street in Placerville.
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Plein Air Artists for Apple Blossom Festival April 17 & 18
Apple Blossom Festival at Rainbow Orchards. Contact: Christa Campbell for specifications at 644-1594 or rainboworch@gmail.com. Click on Apple Blossom Festival poster at www.applehill.com.
Art in the Orchard Aug 28
Call to Artists
Hosted by EDAC and Rainbow Orchards
August 28th
Contact: Susan Keale
530-295-3496 x2
artspace@eldoradoartscouncil.org
Submission Process:
Artist's work will be reviewed by EDAC ArtSpace Selection Committee.
$25 entry fee for EDAC members
$40 entry fee for non-EDAC members
All art sales go directly to the artist.
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Local Arts Events
MAR 26-APR 18 ~ Imagination Theater presents The Foreigner
Shows are on Fridays at 7:00 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $17 Adult, $14 Senior, and $10 Child. Call the box office at 530-642-0404, or purchase tickets online at www.imagination-theater.org or www.it-tickets.org.
Recap: Charlie, an extremely shy proper Englishman who has a fear of speaking to strangers, is brought by his friend, Froggy, to a fishing lodge in rural Georgia, where Froggy tells everyone that Charlie is a foreigner who doesn't understand a word of English. Soon, everyone is fussing over and confiding in Charlie. Charlie quickly discovers that all is not what it seems at the lodge and must somehow save the day - without revealing his cover!
APR 2 (Fri) ~ First Friday "Art on the Boulevard" ~ Town Center, El Dorado Hills
Join Hang It Up Gallery and Town Center's other merchants for First Friday Specials, Wines and munchies. Specials and Wine serving run from 5pm until 9pm. Gallery Artist Calvin Canepa will be featured at Hang It Up Gallery, 4359 Town Center Boulevard, El Dorado Hills. 916-939-1845 or
dave@hangitupgallery.com.
APR 2, 3, 9, 10 ~ The Pilgrim's Progress at 24th Street Theatre
APR 8 (Thu) ~ Open Mic At The Cozmic Café ~ 7:30pm ~ FREE
A long standing tradition, every Thursday evening! Musicians, poets, or any other style of entertainer may sign up for a spot on our stage. Open to the masses who have been longing for an audience. Display your talents on stage at The Cozmic Café and make the world a better place; Sing, rap, jam, flail - the fun starts at 7:30pm with sign-ups at 7:00pm. This is an open call to all age groups, so keep it family friendly. Original work only, please. See ourcoz.com.
APR 9 (Fri) ~ Bricolage Movie Night at EDAC's ArtSpace ~ 7:00- 9:00pm
"Rivers and Tides," a film about
the inspiring earth creations of Andy Goldsworthy, in keeping with Earth Day (April 22) and the ArtSpace gallery theme of "Bricolage" - Art from Found and Recycled Materials. (530) 295-3496 or ArtSpace@eldoradoartscouncil.org.
APR 11 (Sun) ~ Community Concerts presents Montana Skies ~ 7pm
Cello and Guitar, "Gringo Flamenco". See montanaskiesmusic.ning.com. Tickets $25 at the door. Union Mine High School Theater, 6530 Koki Lane, El Dorado. eldoradocommunityconcerts.com
APR 17, 18 (Sat, Sun) ~ Apple Blossom Festival at Rainbow Orchards ~ all day
Click on Apple Blossom Festival poster at www.applehill.com.
APR 17 (Sat) ~ Placerville ArtWalk ~ 5 - 9pm ~ free
On the third
Saturday every month, Main
Street Placerville galleries and merchants host changing art shows, music, live
performances, wine tasting and appetizers and late night shopping on the third
Saturday of every month. In
April the theme is "1000 Poems on Main Street" in honor of Poetry Out Loud and National
Poetry Month. EDAC's ArtSpace hosts "Bricolage," a fun and creative show of art from found and recycled materials.
APR 21 (WED) ~ Our House Gallery POETRY NIGHT ~ 7-8:30pm
Every 3rd Wednesday: Read it... Sing it... Perform it... FEEL IT! Our House Poetry Night is FREE to readers and listeners alike. Readers sign up by 7pm. For additional details call Our House Gallery at (916) 933-4278 (4ART). www.ourhousegallery.com
APR 22 (Thu) ~ Applause! for EDAC members & friends ~ David Girard Vineyards
EDAC members and friends are invited to the celebration.
NEW MEMBERS are warmly invited. Free to members ($10 for non-member guests). Music
by Trout & Parrot (folk/bluegrass), wine by David Girard, hors d'oevres by Diane
Wilkinson Catering. Many of the community's arts leaders will be acknowledged. 741 Cold
Springs Road, Placerville. Please RSVP to EDAC@eldoradoartscouncil.org or (530) 295-3496.
APR 28 (Wed) ~ Community Concerts presents Camellia City Flute Choir ~ 7:30pm
Rescheduled! Note new time of 7:30. Tickets $25 at the door. Union Mine High School Theater, 6530 Koki Lane, El Dorado. eldoradocommunityconcerts.com
APR 28 (Wed) ~ Celebrating the movie premeire of "Sex & The City 2"
Join Hang It Up Gallery for wine and munchies 6-9pm before the movie, and admire unique handmade one of a kind jewelry by Laura Holm. 4359 Town Center Boulevard, El Dorado Hills. 916-939-1845 or email dave@hangitupgallery.com.
APR 28 (WED) ~ EDAC Volunteer Orientation & Gallery Host Training ~ 2pm
Learn about volunteer opportunities with the El Dorado Arts Council. After a break, Gallery Host training follows from 3:15-4:00pm (may be taken separately). Reserve your spot by calling (530) 295-3496 or by emailing EDAC@eldoradoartscouncil.org.
APR 29 (Thu) ~ An uplifting evening with KELLY CORRIGAN ~ Fundraiser ~ $25
Kelly Corrigan, author of the best-selling book The Middle Place, speaks at Union Mine High School. Reception 6:00 p.m. ˇ Program starts 7:00 p.m. Kelly Corrigan is a mother, a writer, and the creator of CircusofCancer.org, a website that teaches people how to help a friend with cancer. Tickets at the door, or for tickets by mail please send $25.00 for each ticket to: El Dorado Community Foundation, P.O. Box 1388 ˇ Placerville, CA 95667. For tickets by credit card go to www.eldoradocf.org, click on the Donate Now button, enter the total dollar amount (example 2 tickets = $50.00), and under designation select Kelly Corrigan.
MAY 8,9 ~ El Dorado Hills Art and Wine
Affaire ~ Town Center ~ 9am-5pm ~ Free
Nearly 200 artists will display, and 20 award-winning El Dorado wineries will be on-site for tastings throughout the weekend. Live
entertainment will be featured both days. Net proceeds from the event benefit
the Arts in Education programs of the El Dorado Arts Council, Friends of Youth
programs of the El Dorado Hills Optimist Club and community outreach programs
of the El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce. Free event, but purchase wine bracelet for wine tasting. http://www.eldoradohillsartaffaire.com
JUN 5 (Sat) ~ Coloma Blues Live! ~ Henningsen-Lotus Park ~ All Day
All-day blues festival nestled in the heart of California's
gold country in the beautiful Coloma Valley along the shore of the American River.
The event draws blues-lovers from across the United States. Gates open at 10:00,
music starts at 11:00. Handicap accessible. Net proceeds from Coloma Blues Live! benefit the Arts in Education
Programs of the El Dorado Arts Council. Henningsen-Lotus
Park, 950 Lotus Road, Lotus, CA 95651
Tickets on sale at http://www.colomablueslive.com. $45 in
advance; $55 at the door; children 7-12 $10; children 6 & younger free.
The
Robert Cray Band
Charlie Musselwhite
Coco Montoya
The Laurie Morvan Band
Shane Dwight
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Calls to Artists, Poets & Performers
Auditions for Grease at Imagination Theater (performance in December 2010)
GREASE DANCE AUDITION (Mandatory) ~ Monday, April 5th, 6:30-9:00pm
Held at Vanessa's Foothill Dance Studio in Shingle Springs. Call (530) 676-9800 for directions. Participation in this audition is required for ALL ROLES in Grease. Please be prompt. Wear comfortable and loose-fitting clothing and jazz or character shoes if you have theme. Auditioners will learn simple combinations and jitterbug steps.
GREASE GENERAL AUDITION (at the theater) ~ Saturday, April 10th, 9:00am-1:00 pm
General audition for all roles, including the Doo Wop Girls. (Parking is in above lot due to Kids' Expo).
Singing Requirements: Sing a rock-and-roll type song and provide a karaoke backing CD. An audition accompanist will not be provided. Auditioners being considered for lead roles by the Directors may be asked to also sing a song from the show with the live band that will be provided. Lyrics for the songs from the show will be provided at the audition.
Email ITPlacerville@yahoo.com to request the rehearsal schedule.
Call to Poets and Performers for April 17 Placerville ArtWalk
Read and recite at various venues on Main Street. Show us YOUR El Dorado County. What's in your heart and gut and soul? What is your experience, your pain, your joy, your fear, your passion? Express yourself with poetry. Email general submissions as well as requests about becoming a Poetry Ambassador for 1000 Poems On Main Street to ArtWalk@eldoradoartscouncil.com.
Call to Plein Air Painters / Artists for Apple Blossom Festival, April 17 & 18
Apple Blossom Festival at Rainbow Orchards. Contact: Christa Campbell for specifications at 644-1594 or rainboworch@gmail.com. Click on Apple Blossom Festival poster at www.applehill.com.
Call to Artists for Art in the Orchard in Camino ~ August 28 (Saturday, all day)
Hosted by EDAC and Rainbow Orchards. Submission Process: Artists' work will be reviewed by EDAC ArtSpace Selection Committee. $25 entry fee for EDAC members; $40 entry fee for non-EDAC members. All art sales go directly to the artist. Event will be promoted by EDAC. Art is displayed hanging from apple crates. Contact Susan Keale at 530-295-3496 x2 or ArtSpace@eldoradoartscouncil.org.
2010 ArtSpace Show Schedule:
459 Main Street in Placerville. Dates and themes may change. Contact Susan Keale at (530)295-3496 or ArtSpace@eldoradoartscouncil.org.
March 31 - May 2 Bricolage - Found and Recycled Objects
In celebration of Earth Day. Art that incorporates found or recycled objects. For example: sculptures of found/recycled objects; paintings on objects; photographs of found objects; 2D art framed within found objects or printed on found object. Explore our world. Artist Reception: April 17, 5-9pm
May 4 - May 17 Sierra Pastels Society Spring Membership Show; and
May 11 - May 17 Flowers Speak to Art
Local florists create floral designs to compliment artworks in SPS show.
Artist & Designer reception: May 15
May 20 - June 27
Full Glass inspired by May Sarton's poem A Glass of Water. Images of glass,
inner reflection, and well being.
Artist reception: June 19
A GLASS OF WATER
Here is a glass of water from my well.
It tastes of rock and root and earth and rain;
It is the best I have, my only spell,
And it is cold, and better than champagne.
Perhaps someone will pass this house one day
To drink, and be restored, and go his way,
Someone in dark confusion as I was
When I drank down cold water in a glass,
Drank a transparent health to keep me sane,
After the bitter mood had gone again.
-May Sarton
June 28 - Aug 1 Techno Gold
Placerville's history of gold mining inspires a contemporary exploration into the modern uses of gold in art and technology/science. Check out www.utilisegold.com/uses_application
Ideas: Gold color, gold leaf, gold paint, gold metal, gold wire art medium. Image ideas can come from inspiration of contemporary uses of gold in art, science, & technology.
Artist reception: July 17
Aug 2 - Aug 30 Naked Awareness
Bringing awareness to the physical body through the nude; its art history and reverence. Invitation only. Artist reception: Aug 21
Aug 31 - Oct 2 Creating Hope
Peace, healing, compassion, non-violence, motorcycles, tattoo design. Inspired by "Kacie's Ride for Hope" www.kaciesrideforhope.com Artist reception: Sept 18
Oct 3 - Nov 13 Structural Integrity
Visual exploration / interpretation of inner support of skeletal structures. Skeletal structures of human, animal, architecture, etc. with focus on its integrity or integral nature. Artist reception: Oct 16
Nov 14 - Jan 1 Stoked - Enthusiasm and fire
Fire, inner heat, heart, flame, heat, burning, sparks, warmth - what does fire mean to you?
Artist reception: Nov 20
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EDAC is a private, nonprofit corporation dedicated to bringing the arts to El Dorado County residents and visitors. EDAC believes that the arts are a vital humanizing element that encourages understanding and mutual respect. By making music, dance, theater and the visual arts accessible to the residents of our County, especially our children, EDAC empowers a new generation to understand the personal and social value of the arts as a means of expression and communication.
We invite you to join EDAC in supporting the arts in our community -
Become an EDAC member today!
Heidi Weiland, Secretary
Rick Fergerson, Treasurer
Richard Bush
Claudia Draper
Dave Hamblen
Cara Hutchinson
Vicki Kennedy
Monika Stephens
El Dorado Arts Council Office: 459 Main Street, Placerville, CA
Mailing address: P.O. Box 2400, Placerville, CA 95667
Tel: 530.295.3496 Fax: 530.295.3497 www.eldoradoartscouncil.org
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