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L/A Arts 221 Lisbon Street, Lewiston, Maine, USA 04240 ph. (207) 782-7228 www.laarts.org

April 2011

ARTSNEWS

your monthly update from L/A Arts

Greetings!

I'd like to take a moment to introduce myself. My name is Odelle Bowman and two weeks ago I became the Executive Director of L/A Arts. Having worked with the organization in various capacities over the past fifteen plus years, I believe I have a deep understanding of L/A Arts' mission and historical goals. I also have many ideas on how to move forward, both by partnering with other organizations and heading up projects and programs that will strengthen and enhance this community through the arts.

As a resident of Lewiston, having lived here for the past six years, I am truly invested in this community. I believe we have come a long way since L/A Arts' inception in 1973, but there is much more to be done; we have great potential. As I guide L/A Arts overall programming I will strive to ensure that all sectors of our community have the chance to enrich their lives through the power of the arts.

On Thursday, May 5, I invite you to stop by L/A Arts office, 221 Lisbon Street, from 9 am - 5 pm. I'd love to take this time to say hello and get to know the people who support this organization.

- Odelle

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Gallery 5: 49 Lisbon Street, Lewiston, Maine

March 25 - June 4: Frozen in Time

Objects, details, shadow and light . . . rendered in many styles, they all tell a story. This exhibit celebrates the art of still life, both traditional and innovative.

Gallery hours: Tues - Sat, 5 - 8 pm
L/A Arts Gallery 5 is located at 49 Lisbon Street, Lewiston,
adjoining FUEL Resaurant.

Pecha Kucha Night

Friday, April 8, 6:20 - 8 pm; cost $5
A fast paced evening of 20 (slides) x 20 (seconds per slide) presentations!

Presenters are:

Dan Marquis - Photographer

Jonathan LaBonte - Androscoggin Land Trust

Ian Orman Trop l'oeil Artist

Denis Ledoux- Writer

Elisabeth Tova Bailey - Author "The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating"

Cheryl Hamilton - Actress and Playwright "Checkers"

Josh Shea - Editor - Why we need pro wrestling.

ATTENTION ARTISTS:

The next deadline for G5 submission is April 24
for the photography exhibit/competition:
Through the Lens (June 10 - July 16)

download Through the Lens Guidelines (pdf)

Gallery 5 is underwritten by FUEL restaurant

with Media Partners LA Magazine, Sun Journal and Down East Magazine.
The Season Sponsor is Central Distributors.

Community Gallery: 221 Lisbon Street, Lewiston, Maine

April 29 - June 10: Downtown Girls: A Reflection of Community

For the past couple of months University of New England Master's Degree student, Donna Flynn, has been working with a group of 5-6 girls who are regular participants in an after-school tutoring program for refugee children at the Trinity Jubilee Center in downtown Lewiston.

She is teaching them how to capture images with a camera that help convey what their lives are like in Lewiston. The girls, who dubbed themselves "The Downtown Girls," chose 10 pictures each from their photo sessions, which will be on display at L/A Arts Community Gallery, 221 Lisbon Street, Lewiston at the end of April through June 10, 2011. The opening reception of "Downtown Girls: A Reflection of Community" takes place Friday, April 29 from 4 to 7 pm. The public is invited.

read more on L/A Arts website

At the DownStage

Out of the Box Theater Company

April 21, 22, 23, 28, 29 & 30

A Walk in the Woods - If two nuclear negotiators talk in the woods, will the entire world hear about it? They just might - in Lee Blessing's "A Walk in the Woods," two diplomats leave the negotiating table so that they can be honest about arms reduction, world peace - and Willie Nelson. Get your tickets now for the Out of the Box Theater Company Production.

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Looking for Feedback

Lewiston Auburn Film Festival

L/A Arts was thrilled to be a partner in this Twin City first and we want to thank all the helping hands that made it happen. To make it even better next year we are looking for feedback.

If you attended the festival, please let us know what you thought along with any suggestions for the future. If you didn't attend, let us know why not. What can be done to entice you to participate next year?

LAAF 2011 Comments

Your 5 minute reflection is much appreciated.

Arts in Education

Artist Residencies

Figures of Speech Theatre Company

The Arts in Education Program is a core component of L/A Arts' work. Every school year we engage talented artist-educators for in-school residencies, reaching each of the public elementary and middle schools of Auburn and Lewiston. Through residency work in the classrooms, assemblies, and arts presentations, our program reaches approximately 5,000 students and 350 teachers. The programs are designed by L/A Arts and school staff, based on curricular content and need at each school.

All of the L/A Arts residencies introduce vital visual or performance arts education to our children, giving them a wonderful sense of the arts in life. Several more rigorous workshops this year raised the bar, cultivating artistic excellence and challenging students to reach new heights through concentrated work with the artists.

Individual schools are also striving to provide more arts in education opportunities in general for their students. L/A Arts then administers those programs in partnership with the schools. For example, this year a number of school programs added to the standard L/A Arts residences as they provided increased funding for more expanded residencies. In most cases, the additional funds were provided by school parent associations. L/A Arts was also asked to administer an extensive program this year for Montello Elementary School, recipient of the Bob's Discount Furniture "Celebrate the Arts Award," providing multiple residencies throughout the school.

Auburn Middle School

Graphic Novels with Nicole Chaison

East Auburn Community School

"Story in Motion" with Antonio Rocha

All school residency

Fairview Elementary School

"Imagine That!" Books into Drama with Mitch Thomas

Grade 2

Farwell Elementary School

Creative Writing with Lynn Plourde

Pre k through Grade 2

Geiger Elementary School

Drumming with Michael Wingfield

Grade 3 / All school performance

Story and Mime with Randy Judkins

Grades 5 & 6/ All school performance

Lewiston Middle School

Graphic Novels with Nicole Chaison

Grade 8

Longley Elementary School

"Imagine That!" Books into Drama with Mitch Thomas

Grades 5 & 6

Martel Elementary School

Paper Book Sculpting with Rebecca Goodale

Grade 3

McMahon Elementary School

Drumming with Michael Wingfield

All school performance

Montello Elementary School

"Dance Unlimited" with Laura Lewis

Prek - Grade 3 and Grade 5

"Movement for Focus" and Energy with Karen Montanaro

Grade 4

Dance with Debi Iron

Grade 6

"The Art of the Book" with Jenn Greenleaf

Grade 6

Drumming with Michael Wingfield

All school performance

Park Avenue Elementary School

Graphic Novels with Nicole Chaison

Grade 5

Young Artist Workshop: Books into Drama with Mitch Thomas

Grade 5

Sherwood Heights Elementary School

Figures of Speech Theater

Grade 2

Walton Elementary School

"Singing History" with Monica Grabin

All school

Washburn Elementary School

Music and Lyrics with Carolyn Currie

Grade 5 & 6

That's what we're working on at L/A Arts. Hope to see you soon.

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