Orchard Lake - Call for Artists

FREE SPIRIT ART FAIR CALL TO ARTISTS Show: November 5 & 6, 2010 Application deadline: August 2, 2010 To those artists who did not participate in or attend our first annual F ree S pirit A rt F air, you missed a truly inspiring event! We hope you'll consider joining us this year. Once again, the event will feature a variety of fine art with an uplifting message along with live music, food and a children's craft corner so little ones can create while their parents shop ... all overlooking our spectacular Orchard L ake setting.

You Gotta Have Art!

Something fun from back in the day, courtesy of the Detroit Institute of Arts: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fc7dbwzPeKA There is a lot of wisdom to this! This has been my public service announcement of the day.

Ann Arbor - Art Lounge at U of M Student Center

Interview with James Browneagle Neimi http://www.youtube.com/user/tedcantu1#p/a/u/0/JjPdssJJxFw

Detroit - Winter Blast

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Ann Arbor - Art Opening

http://www4.wccnet.edu/resources/otherresources/galleryone/current.php Considering the Figure: Four Points of View January 13 - February 24 Four artists regard the figure from different points of view. The exhibit features the work of Margaret Davis (painting), Nancy Diessner (print), Robert Hanson (drawing), and Louis Marinaro (sculpture). A reception will be held February 10 from 5:00pm to 7:30pm in Gallery One; a gallery talk will take place at 6:00pm. Nancy Diessner will discuss her photo/print process on February 11 at 6:00pm at Gallery One. Washtenaw Community College, 4800 East Huron River Dr, Ann Arbor MI 48105-4800

Grosse Pointe - Call for Art

Deadline: 2/13 - 2/15/10 Grosse Pointe Art Association has opened their ‘Green Show’ (think environmental) for entries. Show dates 3/19 - 5/1/10 16900 Kercheval Grosse Pointe 313-821-1848 www.grossepointeartcenter.org T-Th 12 - 6 F -Sat 11-5

Detroit - Art Grant

Release Date: January 25, 2010 Media Contact: Jennifer Roberts (313) 224-1907 or (313) 475-0116 CITY OF DETROIT ARTS PROGRAMS MINI-GRANT APPLICATIONS DUE BY February 24 Mini-grant applications for arts programs are now available for Wayne County nonprofit organizations. The application deadline is February 24 for projects beginning April 1 to September 30. Mini-grants fund up to $4,000 for locally developed, high-quality art projects that provide special opportunities to address local arts needs and increase public access to the arts. Mini-grants support a broad range of artistic expression from all cultures through projects that preserve, produce or present traditional or contemporary arts. The grants are a giving partnership financed by the City of Detroit Recreation Department Arts and Culture Section and the State of Michigan through the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs. For more information, visit www.detroitmi.gov/artsandgrants or call 313-628-1929 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Grand Rapids - ArtPrize

ArtPrize returns for 2010! ArtPrize's first year was unprecedented, an event connecting the public and artists on a huge scale through social media on a completely open platform. Of course, it also awarded the largest cash prize in the art world based on a public vote. Please, consider participating in 2010. Note these important dates. Venue Registration for 2010 Open: Monday, March 15 (Noon EDT) Close: Thursday April 15, 2010 (5:00PM EDT) Artist Registration Open: Monday, April 19 (Noon EDT) Close: Thursday, May 27 (5:00PM EDT) Artist/Venue Matching Period Open: Tuesday, June 1 (Noon EDT) Close: Thursday, July 1 (5:00PM EDT) ARTPRIZE 2010 Event September 22 - October 10 Learn more at http://artprize.org

Plymouth - Call for Art

CALL FOR ARTISTS The Plymouth Community Arts Council is inviting artists to submit art work based on musical themes for an exhibition planned for May 2010. The show is intended to celebrate the first anniversary of the Plymouth Canton Symphony Society's tenure at the PCAC Center for the Arts. Works will be accepted in all media except sculpture. There is no fee. Paintings must be framed and ready for hanging. Up to two works of reasonable size can be entered. Final selections will be made by the exhibition committee. The drop off day for exhibit consideration is Thursday, April 22 from 9 to 5. Any work that is not accepted can be picked up on Monday, April 26 from 9 to 5. The exhibition runs from April 26 through May 24. The Plymouth Community Arts Council is located at 774 N. Sheldon Rd. in Plymouth. For further information, please contact Nancy Pilon at 734-455-4681, (nanpilon@yahoo.com) or Tamara Trudelle at the PCAC at 734-416-4278, (tamara@plymoutharts.com).

Ann Arbor Art Opportunities

The City of Ann Arbor Public Art Commission (AAPAC) and the Park Advisory Commission are seeking a Michigan artist or artist collaborators to create artwork(s) for permanent inclusion in a renovation project in West Park. http://annarborchronicle.com/2010/01/13/ann-arbor-art-commission-plans-for-2010/ annarborartcenter.org

Detroit Rocks for Haiti

DETROIT ROCKS FOR HAITI – JAN. 29th & JAN 30th

The Magic Stick, Detroit

JANUARY 29th

01:00 AM FRIENDLY FOES (MAIN STAGE)
12:30 AM COPPER THIEVES (SIDE STAGE)
12:00 AM FOUR HOUR FRIENDS (MAIN STAGE)
11:30 PM SECRET TWINS (SIDE STAGE)
11:00 PM CHARLIE SLICK (MAIN STAGE)
10:30 PM OLD EMPIRE (SIDE STAGE)
10:00 PM BLACK JAKE AND THE CARNIES (MAIN STAGE)
09:30 PM FAWN (SIDE STAGE)
09:00 PM THE COLD WAVE (MAIN STAGE)
08:45 PM THE HANDGRENADES (SIDE STAGE)
08:30 PM DESIGNASAUR (MAIN STAGE)

JANUARY 30th

01:00 AM BUMP (MAIN STAGE)
12:30 PM SISTERS OF YOUR SUNSHINE VAPOR (SIDE STAGE)
12:00 PM ELECTRIC FIRE BABIES (MAIN STAGE)
11:30 PM TROY GREGORY (SIDE STAGE)
11:00 PM THE JULIETS (MAIN STAGE)
10:30 PM DECIBILT (SIDE STAGE)
10:00 PM MICK BASSETT AND THE MARTHAS (MAIN STAGE)
09:30 PM TBA (SIDE STAGE)
09:00 PM COMPUTER PERFECTION (MAIN STAGE)
08:45 PM TBA (SIDE STAGE)
08:30 PM BODY HOLOGRAPHIC (MAIN STAGE)

$8 Donation Minimum

http://www.939theriverradio.com/section/view/detroit_rocks_for_haiti/122/

Call for Artists

Call for Artists-click on websites to download...please pass this on to other artists. Take In...Body Eclectic www.lawrencestreetgallery.com Michigan water Color Society www.mwcsart.com Drop off 2 pieces Jan. 31...Northville Art House...join for $25...Member Show - confirm January 15 www.northvillearts.org or call 248-344-0497 ASAP Michigan Fine Arts Competition www.BBArtCenter.org Donate your artwork to a good cause...The American Heart Association- Go for Red For Women Luncheon...contact TaSheena Young 248-936-5806 or email her for Donation form, ASAP...tasheena.young@heart.org Donation Deadline Feb. 5

Rochester Hills - Fine Art Night Opportunities

The concept of the Fine Arts Night is: - to expose students and their families to artists and performers processes and techniques. - to enhance the learning experience students have in their art and music classroom. - to encourage a strong connection between parents and their child’s school. The Fine Arts Night (F.A.N.) will be held Feb. 11th from 6-7:30 p.m. We are looking for musicians and artist to volunteer their time for the 1 1/2 program. Specifically, we'd like to bring a printmaker, paper making and glass torch artist into this event to discuss process, technique and medium. Students and their families can roam from room to room and meet the various artists to see a demo and possibly do a hands on activity related to what they've seen from the artist. Given the time frame it would be approx. 10 min. for each demo. As this is an evening geared for elementary students (K-5) and their families I am asking for participants that work well with kids. We would welcome any suggestions from Lawrence Street Gallery of artists that would be interested in participating. This event is being sponsored by the PTA, which is a non profit, and any contribution could be tax deductible. Thanks for your time, I look forward to hearing from you. Barb Anness Fine Arts Night Chair Meadow Brook Elementary Rochester Hills, MI