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NEXT MEETING tomorrow night
Tuesday, August 24, 7:00 p.m.
AT: Judith Roth's, 1801 W. Larchmont #410, Chicago.
Please note that deadlines on exhibit opportunities are approaching. See Below.
If you want your name included in PR please follow the link below for "Chicago ART-Urban Pulse"
MARK YOUR CALENDAR change the date from Saturday to Sunday
Sunday, November 7
Tour of Casa Bonita Apartments on Ridge, south of Howard Street in Chicago. Tour a by-gone era apartment plus artists' studios and apartments. Details to follow.
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"Chicago Art - Urban Pulse" member exhibit  | ART CALL - CWCA
If you want your name included in PR please follow the link below for "Chicago ART-Urban Pulse"
CHICAGO WOMEN'S CAUCUS FOR ART
invites you to exhibit in the CWCA members' exhibit: "CHICAGO ART- URBAN PULSE"
We are very excited about exhibiting this year at:
Tom Robinson Gallery in Chicago
DATE OF SHOW: October 9 - October 30, 2010
HAND DELIVER ART WORK: Saturday, October 2, 11 - 8 p.m.
ARTISTS' RECEPTION: Saturday, October 9, 4 - 8 p.m.
CLOSING RECEPTION: Saturday, October 30, 3 - 6 p.m.
PICK UP WORK: Saturday, October 30, 3 - 6 p.m.
CWCA is not responsible for artworks left after this date.
To Enter Please:
1. get the PDF:
http://www.chicagowca.com/images/CWCA2010octmemberprospectus.pdf
2. then either snail mail the bottom portion OR
go on-line and fill out the form. This year we will email you a reminder with your show info, if you enter online.
http://survey.constantcontact.com/survey/a07e2ysliqegbgzlq8e/start
Both of these links are on the CWCA home page:
http://www.chicagowca.com
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ART CALL - Woman Made Gallery
"The American Dream: A Juxtaposition"
Call For Entries - open to women only
Deadline for entries: October 20, 2010
Exhibition Dates: January 21 - February 24, 2011
"The American Dream: A Juxtaposition" PDF:
http://www.womanmade.org/pdfs/americandream2011
"14th International Open"
Call For Entries - open to women only
Deadline for entries: November 10, 2010
Exhibition Dates: March 4 - April 28, 2011
"14th International Open" PDF:
http://www.womanmade.org/pdfs/international2011
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ART CALL - Koehnline Museum
"Women Artists - No Place Like Home: Examining Changing Landscapes in Our Lives"
Call For Entries - Women Artists
Deadline for entries: September 1, 2010
Sponsored by the Koehnline Museum of Art and theWomen's and Gender Studies Program at Oakton Community College
Where: Koehnline Museum of Art, Oakton Community College, 1600 East Golf Road, Des Plaines, IL, 847-635-2633
Exhibit: Thursday, October 21, through Saturday, November 6, 2010. Reception: Thursday, October 21, 2010, from 5 to 8 p.m.
Catalog: A catalog of the exhibition will be produced.
For complete details and the submission form please go to:
http://www.oakton.edu/newsevents/events/WGS_art_entry.pdf
For questions, please call Nathan Harpaz, manager of the Koehnline Museum of Art, 847-635-2633
more info on CWCA blog:
http://cwcacalls.blogspot.com/2010/07/women-artists-no-place-like-home.html
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More Art Calls
Compete in Chicago's Largest Art Prize!
Chicago Artists' Coalition (CAC) and Chicago Loop Alliance (CLA) will transform the Loop into an interactive, multi-venue public art museum with the inaugural Art Loop Open. Work will be viewed by visitors who vote on the winners.
WHEN: Oct 15 - 29
WHERE: 12 venues including, Macy's, theWit Hotel, Palmer House, The Hard Rock Hotel, Block 37, Broadway In Chicago Theaters, and more...
WIN: Cash prizes totaling $50,000
HOW: By registering Aug 1-31
Chicago Artists' Coalition members will receive discounted entry fees.
The 2010 Jury includes Mary Jane Jacob (School of the Art Institute, Author and Curator), Tricia Van Eck (Associate Curator, Museum of Contemporary Art), Theaster Gates (Director of Arts Development, University of Chicago), and Susan Aurinko (Former Director Flatfile Galleries, Independent Curator).
www.ArtLoopOpen.com
Two show opportunities for "Chicago Art - Bold and Personal"
1. Anita Miller Gallery Show
Suite 827 - The Fine Arts Building, 410 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL
Exhibition dates: October 6th to October 21st - Opening Night Party: Friday, October 8th from 6
to 9 pm
2. Silent Auction Show
Suite 838 - The Annex
Date: October 8th - Auction Opens 6 pm; Closing Bids 9 pm
The silent auction and the gallery show will compliment each other during the October 8th evening.
The evening will also include a Panel Discussion "The Artists View of Chicago - Bold and Personal" -
Suite 838 The Annex from 8:00 to 8:30 pm.
Anita Miller Gallery Show & Silent Auction Show
Ph: 847 767 - 6875 / E-mail: anitaivymiller@gmail.com
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National Endowment for the Arts received an increase in their budget to $170 million.
On Arts Advocacy Day 2010, Americans for the Arts presented a panel of witnesses before Chairman Moran's Appropriations Subcommittee calling for a significant increase in funding for the NEA. This diverse group of witnesses included Terri Aldrich, Executive Director, Minot Area Council of the Arts; Brig. Gen. Nolen V. Bivens, U.S. Army (ret.); Jeff Daniels, Golden Globe-nominated film and stage actor; Kyle MacLachlan, Emmy-nominated TV, film, and stage actor; Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter; Charles Segars, CEO, Ovation; and Robert L. Lynch, President and CEO, Americans for the Arts. Video from the hearing and further details, including the witnesses' testimony, are available
http://www.artsusa.org/get_involved/advocacy/congressional_events/006.asp
If you are not already a member of "Americans for the Arts Action Fund" play your part by joining the Arts Action Fund today --it's free and simple.
http://www.artsactionfund.org/page/s/join
ART ACTIVISM vol II 2010
Americans for the Arts Action Fund
New Website Puts You at the Center of Arts Advocacy
The success of our arts advocacy movement depends on engaging as many people as possible all across the country. Americans for the Arts Action Fund has unveiled a new website to make it easier than ever for arts enthusiasts like you to interact with decision-makers and take action.
http://newsmanager.commpartners.com/a4aact/issues/2010-08-25/3.html
Shaping Federal Arts Policy
Witnesses Share Their Arts Stories with Congress
Americans for the Arts assembled an exemplary panel of witnesses to testify before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior Appropriations during Arts Advocacy Day.
http://newsmanager.commpartners.com/a4aact/issues/2010-08-25/4.html
PAC Update
ArtsVote2010: Ask Your Candidates
The Arts Action Fund is ready with the information and resources you need to make the November 2010 elections count by electing pro-arts candidates. Visit the ArtsVote2010 section of www.ArtsActionFund.org to find information on candidates and their positions on the arts and arts education.
http://newsmanager.commpartners.com/a4aact/issues/2010-08-25/6.html
50 States 50 Days Campaign: Bring the Message Home
Americans for the Arts is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. To recognize this important milestone, the Arts Action Fund is doing what we do best: organizing!
http://newsmanager.commpartners.com/a4aact/issues/2010-08-25/2.html
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Check out the member news, services, and classes
http://cwcacalls.blogspot.com/
Check out new art calls - new posts
http://cwcamemberblog.blogspot.com/
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Art Dates, News & Resources
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BLOGS:
Please visit the CWCA blogs for more information.
To do so you can use the links to the left or below to get the latest posts and more info:
The CWCA member blog has the latest posts on member info, exhibits and other information.
The CWCA calls blog has information on calls for exhibit and other opportunities.
To post to one of the blogs email to chicagowca@gmail.com the name of the event and details along with a photo if available. Please state in your email "To Post on Blog".
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 The mission of the Women's Caucus for Art is to create community through art, education and social activism.
We are committed to: - recognizing the contribution of women in the arts
- providing women with leadership opportunities and professional development
- expanding networking and exhibition opportunities for women
- supporting local, national and global art activism
- advocating for equity in the arts for all
short version
The mission of WCA is to create community through art, education, and social activism.
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Chicago Women's Caucus for Art was Established in 1973
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