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Calls for Artists/Arts Opportunities 
  GLIDE  

The National Soaring Museum and The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes announce a call to artists for "Glide", an exhibit of soaring-related art.  The exhibit will be on view at the National Soaring Museum, Harris Hill, Elmira, from January 28 - February 18.  An opening reception will be held on Saturday, January 28, from 2 - 4pm (snow date February 4).
 
 
Interested artists may send up to three (3) images for consideration to Ginnie Lupi, at director@eARTS.org, no later than 5pm Friday, January 6.  Please note that due to installation constraints only two-dimensional artwork will be considered.  Please follow these instructions to enter: 
*    Name entry email "Glide" and address it to
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*    Include a digital image of each piece, in JPEG format, no larger than 600 x 800 pixels, resolved at 72 ppi.  Title images as follows:  Lastname_Firstname_
#1.jpg, etc. 
*    In the body of the email, include the title, medium and size of each piece of artwork, the date is was created, and the price or insurance value.  The list should correspond to image numbers (see above). 
*    Include contact information: name, address, telephone number, URL and preferred email address. 
There is no fee to enter. 
 
All artists will be notified by email no later than Friday, January 13.  Accepted artwork must be framed and ready for installation, and delivered to The National Soaring Museum no later than 5pm Friday, January 20.  
 
 
Questions should be directed to Ginnie Lupi at The ARTS Council, at
or 607-962-5871 x225.  

ONLINE RESOURCES 

Regular listings for calls for art can also be found at: 
 
Greetings!

I'm happy to wish you all the best as we head toward a new year here at CAP. There have been countless successes in 2011, but I'm even more excited about the prospects in 2012. Just a few of the many things to look forward to include:
  • nearly $230,000 in grants awarded to artists, arts organizations, and community institutions 
  • a new slate of workshops for artists and arts organizations of every discipline  
  • guest writers on the ArtsLog at ArtsPartner.org 
  • new services (and organizations!) at Ticket Center Ithaca
  • updates and changes at IthacaEvents.com
  • the local results from this year's Arts & Economic Prosperity study from Americans for the Arts
  • some exciting new events on the Greater Ithaca Art Trail
  • even more events at the 2012 Spring Writes Literary Festival  
  • and lots more! 

Happy New Year...


Brett Bossard, Executive Director

P.S. There's still time to add your name (or that of a loved one) to the 2011 list of Partners-in-the-Arts. CLICK HERE. 

NEXT AT CAP ArtSpace
Gwen Bullock
Gwen Bullock - "Crystal Dissolution"

Through the month of January 2012
NEW BOOK FROM NYFAProfitable Artist

The Profitable Artist:
A Handbook for All Artists in the Performing, Literary, and Visual Arts 
 
By Artspire, Co-Published by the New York Foundation for the Arts 
 
    Techniques for planning your career 
    Innovative fundraising for artists 
    Marketing and selling your work to new audiences 
    Networking strategies for a digital world 
    Budgeting and financial basics made clear 
    Legal requirements and terminology in plain English 


Artspire.org, New York Foundation for the Arts' (NYFA) online community for artists and arts organizations, presents The Profitable Artist in paperback, the first complete "how-to" guide to being a professional and profitable working artist. This handbook features techniques in the areas of strategic planning, financial management, marketing, fundraising, and legal issues including contract law and intellectual property. 
 
The Profitable Artist compiles a wealth of information for artists of all disciplines, gathered by arts professional and NYFA through more than thirty interviews and in-depth case studies. 
 
Find out more and get your copy at NYFA.com  
Help CAP Reach our 2011 Goal...
EACH YEAR, CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE ARTS, ARTISTS, AND AUDIENCES OF TOMPKINS COUNTY - * 60 Grant Recipients - $230,000 in Awards * 50 Art Trail Artists - 5,000 Open Studio Visits * 24/7 Ticket Center Operations - 70,000 Tickets Sold * 90 Artist Market Booths - 3,000 Artist Market Shoppers * 10 Workshops - 200 Participants * 12 Monthly ArtSpace Exhibits - 10,000 Gallery Visitors * 3 Day Literary Festival - 21 Workshops, Readings & Events * 100 Artist Registry Profiles - 85,000 Web Visitors * Countless Consultations with Artists Every Day!
As the end of 2011 approaches,please consider becoming a Partner-in-the-Arts by making an annual contribution to the Community Arts Partnership.

The graphic above provides a "by the numbers" look at our efforts, but more than just numbers, CAP's work at creating opportunities for the arts, artists, and audiences of Tompkins County impacts the lives and livelihoods of countless people each and every day. By renewing your commitment to CAP this year, you add to that impact, and you can do so quickly and securely by CLICKING HERE or printing this PLEDGE CARD and delivering your donation to our office dropping a donation in the mail.

We're just a few thousand dollars away from our annual goal of $38,000, so any contribution you make will help!

 

Community Arts Partnership of Tompkins County
Center Ithaca Box 107
171 East State Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
V. 607.273.5072  F.607.273.4816
www.artspartner.org


CAP STAFF
Executive Director, Brett Bossard
Program Director, Robin Schwartz
Bookkeeper, Kit Wainer 

Director of Ticketing Services, Mellissa Goldsmith

Major Support for CAP comes from

The New York State Council on the Arts,  

a State Agency,and the

Tompkins County Tourism Program 

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