ST. TAMMANY ARTS COMMISSION:
WEEKLY ARTS &
CULTURAL EVENTS -
SEPTEMBER 1-7, 2006. UPDATE.
ST. TAMMANY ARTS COMMISSION ANNOUNCES SECOND ROUND OF LOUISIANA DECENTRALIZED ARTS FUNDING GRANTS - APPLICATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15. This year the St. Tammany Arts Commission is accepting applications for additional Decentralized Arts Funding Grants for St. Tammany Parish. Guidelines and application forms are available for the program in St. Tammany Parish, and may be downloaded at www.stpgov.org/arts . Applications are available for arts project assistance only. If you applied in the first round this year, and did not receive funding, you may re-apply. If your organization received full or partial funding you are not eligible to apply for the same project. Please contact us if you have questions regarding eligibility requirements. All projects must occur between December 1, 2006 and September 30, 2007. If you have questions about the program contact Dána La Fonta, St. Tammany Parish Arts Coordinator, at 985-898-3011 or email lafonta@stpgov.org .
ST. TAMMANY ARTS COMMISSION WEEKLY UPCOMING EVENTS E-MAIL DELIVERY AVAILABLE. Once per week we send out an email indicating arts events, special events, fairs, and calls to artists, as well as sources for funding for arts-related projects. To subscribe, visit http://www.stpgov.org, click “Subscribe to weekly calendar of events,” and follow the subscription instructions. If you need assistance contact the St. Tammany Arts Commission at 985-898-5243 or email lafonta@stpgov.org
MUSIC…
CITY OF SLIDELL PRESENTS BAYOU JAM CONCERT. Sunday, September 3, 5-7pm. Heritage Park, Old Town Slidell. Free concert in the park featuring Four Unplugged. Free. Call 985-646-4375 or visit www.slidell.la.us
ST. TAMMANY ARTS COMMISSION & PARISH PRESIDENT KEVIN DAVIS INVITE YOU TO THE “CELEBRATE ON THE TRACE” CONCERT WITH LEGACY MUSIC. Friday, September 1, 2006. 6:30 - 8:30pm. Tammany Trace at 21490 Koop Dr., Mandeville, I-12 exit 65 North at the water tower. Free, family oriented, inspiring and uplifting concert event. www.legacymusic.org
VISUAL ARTS…
CITY OF SLIDELL PRESENTS ELEMENTS: PHIL GALATAS AND CHARLIE BROWN. Slidell Art League Gallery, 1827 Front St. Exhibit through Sept. 9. Gallery Hours Monday - Friday 9-4pm. Saturday 10-2pm. Call 985-646-4375 or visit www.slidell.la.us
CITY OF MANDEVILLE: SEPTEMBER ARTIST OF THE MONTH. 3101 E. Causeway Approach, Mandeville. Featuring natural portrait photographer Katharine Bentz. This exhibit sponsored by Mayor Price and the City Council is free and open to the public Monday through Friday from 9:00 to 4:30. City hall is located at 3101 East Causeway Approach. Mandeville. For more information about this exhibit or the Artist of the Month Program contact Nancy Clark 985-626-3144. www.cityofmandeville.org
NORTH SHORE UNITARIAN UNIVERSALISTS ANNOUNCE THE "ARTIST OF THE MONTH" for August is Karla Cole of Folsom. Her brightly-colored oil paintings, which are inspired by flowers, touch viewers with their simplicity and exuberance. They will be hanging through August and can be viewed on Sunday between 11am and 1pm. The church is located at 28662 Krentel Rd. in Lacombe. For more information or to see the work by appointment, call 882-7169.
FT. ISABEL GALLERY -"FOFI - FANS OF FORT ISABEL". 502 N. Columbia St. Exhibit showing through September 2. Call 985-892-1841.
MO’S ART SUPPLY & FRAMING GALLERY. 323 N. Columbia St. Opening showcasing local artists. Call 985-809-6854.
ART ON COLUMBIA , 501 N. Columbia St. Featured Artist: Patti Villalobos - Stained Glass Art. Call 985-893-0870.
ARTS & FRAMES GALLERY. 520 N. Columbia St. Call 985-867-9080.
ST. TAMMANY ART ASSOCIATION. 320 N. Columbia St. Call 985-892-8650 or visit www.sttammanyart.org
THEATRE…
MINACAPELLLI'S DINNER PLAYHOUSE PRESENTS "PICASSO AT THE LAPIN AGILE" BY STEVE MARTIN. 1540 Lindberg Dr., Slidell. Show runs September 1-22, Friday & Saturday nights. Doors open 6:30. Sunday Matinee, September 17. Doors open 1:30. Call 985-781-6565 or visit www.minacapellis.com
SKYFIRE THEATRE PRESENTS LATE NITE CATECHISM. 332 N. New Hampshire St., Covington. Show runs through September 23. Friday and Saturday 8:30 pm., Sunday 3:30pm. Comedy starring Amanda Hebert. Admission $25. Call 985-875-7577 or visit www.skyfire.tv
SLIDELL LITTLE THEATRE PRESENTS CHILDREN OF EDEN. 2024 Nellie Dr., Slidell. Show runs Fridays & Saturdays, through September 10, 8pm, Sundays, 2pm. Freely based on the story of Genesis, “Children Of Eden” is a frank, heartfelt and often humorous examination of the age-old conflict between parents and children. Adam, Eve, Noah and the “Father” who created them deal with the headstrong, cataclysmic actions of their respective children. Call 985-641-0324 or visit www.slidell-slt.org
LIBRARY PROJECTS & EVENTS…
COVINGTON BRANCH LIBRARY PRESENTS “MAKE IT YOURSELF” - All's Well that Rises Well - Yeast Breads. Tuesday, September 5, 6:30 p.m., 893-6280
ASTONISHING AFTERNOONS AT THE ST. TAMMANY PARISH LIBRARY. A series of literature-based programs incorporating storytelling, interesting and fun factual information, and a literature-themed craft. There is no registration required. Free admission. Call 985-893-6280 ext 112.
COMMUNITY EVENTS & MARKETS…
MANDEVILLE TRAILHEAD COMMUNITY MARKET. Mandeville Trailhead, 675 Lafitte St., Saturdays, 9am-1pm. Community market featuring everything hand made or home grown. Call 985-624-3147.
COVINGTON FARMERS MARKET. Side lawn, Covington City Hall, 609 N. Columbia St., Rain or shine. Saturday, September 2, 2006. Cooking Demo: For Labor Day Weekend, Farmers Market staff will prepare Grilled Hot Dogs, beginning at 10 a.m. Music: To be announced, beginning at 9:30 a.m. The market is open each Saturday, rain or shine, from 9-1 pm, and each Wednesday from 10-2pm. Call 985-892-1873 for information.
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS…
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR THE 2006 GOVERNOR'S ARTS AWARDS. The Office of the Lt. Governor and the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism and the Louisiana Division of the Arts announces the Call for Nominations for the 2006 Governor's Arts Awards. The deadline to submit a nomination is Wednesday, September 6, 2006. Governor's Arts Awards will be made in the following categories: Arts Education (Organization); Arts Education (Individual); Arts Organization (Small); Arts Organization (Large); Business/Corporate Support (Small); Business/Corporate Support (Large); Folk Artist; Lifetime Achievement; Patron; Professional Artist; and Leadership in the Arts (Previously Promotion of the Arts).
Nomination forms can be found on the Louisiana Division of the Arts website at http://www.crt.state.la.us/arts/GAA.shtml. For more information, please contact Ann Russo at the Division of the Arts at (225) 342-8180.
LOOKING FOR ARTISTS…
MANDEVILLE CITIZENS URGED TO “SHOW AND TELL”. If you have some interesting stories, letters, photos, films or artifacts relating to the rich 170-year history of Mandeville, the City has an offer for you. A recently announced “Art for Artifact” program will give a limited edition color reproduction of a 1920’s era poster promoting the City to anyone providing useful historical information that can be used in the Cultural and Interpretive Center planned at the Trailhead in Old Mandeville. This is part of an overall effort to create exhibits at the Trailhead that will show natives and visitors alike what a special place Mandeville is. The project is funded by a grant from the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Additional information about Art for Artifacts, and on the progress of the exhibits, can be found at www.ourmandeville.com An historical round table regarding Mandeville is also being planned for some time in the future.
LOUISIANA DIVISION OF THE ARTS - PERCENT FOR ART PROGRAM ANNOUNCES A CALL FOR ARTISTS. Louisiana Office of State Parks - Poverty Point State Historic Site. This Call is not limited to Louisiana artists. Application Deadline: Friday, September 22, 2006. Budget: up to $10,000. The Office of State Parks seeks to commission a series of full color renditions that will illustrate the culture and community of the Native American peoples that constructed this ancient mound site. In addition to the completed illustrations on archival paper, publication quality digital images to reproduce onto high pressure laminate panels are required. Full Call for Artists can be seen at: http://www.crt.state.la.us/arts/PercentForArt.shtml Direct Questions to: Matthew Reonas, Interpretative Program Developer/Historian mreonas@crt.state.la.us or Judyth Demarest, LA Percent For Art Program Manager at (225) 342-2846.
CITY OF SLIDELL INVITES ARTISTS TO PARTICIPATE IN ARTS EVENING 2006. Arts Evening will be held Saturday, November 4 in Olde Town Slidell. The event features over 100 artists located at over 40 locations throughout Olde Town Slidell. Artists from throughout the United States are welcome to submit applications for participation in this year’s events. Participation is free for qualifying artists. Contact 985-646-4375 or visit www.slidell.la.us/artsevening.
NORTHSHORE ART MARKET- ARTISTS NEEDED. Artists interested in submitting work for consideration for the North Shore Art Market please visit the website at www.northshoreartmarket.com Registration forms and information are on the website including maps, parking information, a list of participating artists and sponsorship opportunities. Contact Mo’s Art Supply at (985) 809-6854. For more information visit www.northshoreartmarket.com for a complete calendar of market dates and deadlines for 2006.
FOLK CRAFTS FESTIVAL AT FAIRVIEW STATE PARK - CALLING ALL FOLK CRAFT ARTISTS. Your sculptures, paintings, and handmade craft items are needed. Planning has started for the Spring 2007 Folk Crafts Festival at Fairview State Park. Become a part of the event by registering now. Contact Ann Durel for more information at 985-792-4652.
CALL FOR STAA MEMBERS’ ART. The St. Tammany Art Association is now accepting artwork for the new Members’ Gallery. Any STAA member may submit artwork at any time, as the Members’ Gallery will display member artwork on an ongoing basis. Call 985-892-8650 or visit www.sttammanyart.org
CLASSES, TRAINING, WEBLINKS, ETC…
SLIDELL ART LEAGUE OFFERING WORKSHOPS. The Slidell Art League is offering two very popular workshops for the month of September. On September 16, an "Oil Painting" workshop is being taught by 2005 "Artist of the Year", Bruce Hume. On September 30, Jean Lajaunie, presents her "Pastel Painting" workshop. Space is limited and both these workshops have sold out in the past. The fee is $5.00 for SALT Members (Slidell Art League for Teens), $10.00 for Slidell Art League Members, and $20.00 for the general public. Workshops are open to advanced as well as novice artists. All skill levels are encouraged to attend. call Slidell Art League Gallery Coordinator, Laurie Manley at (985) 847-9458 or email her at slidellartsleague@yahoo.com
THE GRANT INSTITUTE GRANTS 101: PROFESSIONAL GRANT PROPOSAL WRITING WORKSHOP TO BE HELD AT LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY, BATON ROUGE. October 10 - 12, 2006 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Conference Center & Hotel, Cook Room. The Grant Institute’s Grants 101 Course is an intensive three-day workshop and detailed introduction to the process, structure, and skill of professional proposal writing. This course is characterized by its ability to act as a thorough overview, introduction, and refresher at the same time. Call (888) 824-4424 or visit http://www.thegrantinstitute.com .
THREE RIVERS ART FESTIVAL-10TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY: CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS. The festival is completely staffed and organized by volunteers throughout our community. It is free to the pubic and an opportunity for the entire family to celebrate the arts. Festival dates are November 11 & 12, 2006. Email the Volunteer Coordinator, ahwolf1@yahoo.com or call Event Coordinator, Karen Whiteside at 985-705-7968.
ST. TAMMANY ART ASSOCIATION-SUMMER CLASSES. The St. Tammany Art Association is offering summer classes in ceramics, sculpture, drawing, painting, theatre and photography. For registration and program information contact the St. Tammany Art Association at 985-892-8650 or visit www.sttammanyart.org
SLIDELL CULTURAL CENTER OFFERING “ART IS LIFE” PINS. For a $10 donation (or more) you can have a Support the Arts collectible pin. Proceeds are dedicated to restoring and rebuilding the Slidell Cultural Center and the return of art exhibits and cultural events throughout the year. The pins can be picked up at the Slidell Art League Gallery, on the second floor of the historic Slidell Train Depot, 1827 Front St. Call 985-646-4375 for more information.
STONE AND PAPER ART CENTER STUDIO CLASSES. 500 Girod St., Mandeville. Classes are currently being offered in acrylic and oil painting, potter’s wheel, drawing, papermaking and more for teens, children and adults. Catalog available. Call 985-674-9232 or visit www.stoneandpaper.com
THE LOUISIANA CULTURAL ECONOMY FOUNDATION. supports Louisiana’s cultural industries. The Foundation now has relief grants available to fund losses sustained as a result of Hurricanes Katrina & Rita. Guidelines and applications are available at www.crt.state.la.us/culturalassets/grants . The Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism’s newly expanded Cultural Assets Rescue website can be seen at www.crt.state.la.us/culturalassets
BRAVO! SLIDELL’S CULTURAL CALENDAR OF EVENTS, AVAILABLE ONLINE. Find the current edition by visiting the city’s website at www.slidell.la.us and clicking the “Bravo” button toward the bottom of the left hand column.
THE AUGUST 16TH EDITION OF THE LOUISIANA DIVISION OF THE ARTS NEWSLETTER IS AVAILABLE AT http://www.crt.state.la.us/arts/eNewsletter/CurrentNewsletter.htm
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