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Cuban-born artist Oscar Garces finds the illumination he needs in Syracuse 
The light in Oscar Garces' life is painting. Of all places for the artist to create his "Cuadros de Luz" ("Paintings of Light") series, he chose not sun-drenched Miami, his first home after leaving Cuba with his mother, brother and sister, but sun-starved Syracuse.
He is further removed from any penetrating rays of light in the tight spaces of the front room of a small second-floor apartment on the city's North Side, which he uses as his studio. Large canvases, in various stages of completion, on easels and propped on two couches crowd out daylight from two street-facing windows.
Garces puts the spotlight on the recurring themes of most of his paintings.
"I always bring up light," says the lanky Garces while sitting in the bright baby-blue living room, hemmed in with a drawing table, file cabinet, television and laptop atop tables.
Please click here to read the full article by Melinda Johnson / Post-Standard arts editor
SU grad Aaron Sorkin working on first Broadway musical, starring Hugh Jackman as Houdini 
Syracuse University graduate Aaron Sorkin won six Emmys for his series "The West Wing" and, in 2010, took home an Oscar for writing the screenplay for "The Social Network." Is he aiming at the Tony Awards next?
Producers announced
Wednesday that Broadway's 2013-14 season will feature a new musical called "Houdini," about the famed illusionist. Sorkin will be making his debut as a librettist, the person who writes words to be set to music in a stage performance.
Three-time Academy Award and four-time Grammy Award winner Stephen Schwartz of "Wicked" fame will compose the music. "X-Men" star Hugh Jackman, who played a magician previously in "The Prestige," will play the lead role of Harry Houdini. "I have been deeply fascinated by the life of Harry Houdini since I was young, and in many ways I've been preparing for this role my whole life," the 43-year-old actor told Deadline. "I am thrilled to be collaborating with this collection of artists who are all at the top of their game."
Jackman previously appeared on Broadway in the musical "The Boy From Oz" and a Keith Huff play "A Steady Rain" with Daniel Craig. Most recently, he sold out a 10-week run of "Hugh Jackman: Back On Broadway," which earned more than $2 million in the last week alone -- the highest weekly gross ever recorded by the Shubert Organization, which owns the Broadhurst and 16 other Broadway theaters.
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By Geoff Herbert, Syracuse.com
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Cultural Resources Council Announces $120,000 in Community Arts Grants
The Cultural Resources Council has announced its Community Arts Grants for 2012. Seventy-one not-for-profit organizations and nine regional artists will share $120,000 in awards for community-based cultural projects in Cortland, Herkimer, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, and Oswego Counties.
"This is the largest number of grants ever awarded by the CRC," said Stephen Butler, Executive Director of the CRC. "Our service has expanded from three to six counties, allowing us to support important local projects throughout Central New York-from neighborhood festivals to exhibitions, performances, and educational programs.
"While the locations vary from rural villages to urban centers, all of these projects help sustain the vitality of our communities, and make them attractive places to live or work.
Community Arts Grants are awarded with funds from the Decentralization Program of the New York State Council on the Arts, a state agency. The program is designed to reflect the priorities of communities and neighborhoods across the state by relying on local decision-making.
This year, the CRC carried out the program with the help of five different review panels composed of 35 qualified volunteers from all six counties. The panels reviewed applications for funding that had been solicited during the summer and fall from organizations and individual artists throughout the region.
JAZZ SAXAPHONIST RALPH LALAMA performs at The Other Side of Utica, recipient of a 2012 Community Arts Grant from the Cultural Resources Council.
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On My Own Time 2012
Preparations are now under way for the Cultural Resources Council's 2012 On My Own Time business & the arts program, presented in cooperation with Everson Museum of Art! On My Own Time celebrates the creative skills of employees of Central New York businesses who are visual artists "on their own time." This unique program will mark its 39th anniversary in Syracuse this year! Any size business or organization may participate. Small businesses may choose to participate in a partnership with another business.
Details: Employees of On My Own Time businesses submit their visual works of art to each company coordinator in the spring, and an exhibit of their work is mounted at each workplace during April or May. Any original works in a visual medium, such as paintings, drawings, sculpture, jewelry, ceramics, metal work, or wood work, created in the last 3 years, may be submitted. The art is adjudicated at the work site exhibits by On My Own Time judges. Selected pieces from each work site display will become part of a special exhibit at the Everson Museum of Art, where an opening reception will be held in Fall 2012. A catalog highlighting each participating business is distributed to the public throughout the month-long run of the Everson Museum of Art exhibit, including photographs of some of the selected works from each business.
To join On My Own Time 2012, or for more information, please call 315.435.2162, e-mail OMOT@mycnyarts.org or visit www.mycnyarts.org. A kickoff luncheon will be held in late March. Program registration deadline is Monday, April 9, 2012.
 Artists, company representatives, family, and friends attend the On My Own Time opening reception at the Everson Museum of Art in September 2012 Kelly Elizabeth Wilkinson, "Constricted", Clay/Ceramic, Syracuse City School District, On My Own Time 2011 Rich Patchett, "Looking Up", Photography, AXA Equitable, On My Own Time 2011
For more information, visit www.mycnyarts.org, call (315) 435-2162 or e-mail omot@mycnyarts.org.
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 The 2012 Michael Harms Theater Festival is scheduled for Saturday, March 31, 2012 at Cayuga Community College. The Festival seeks to foster greater interest in theater work by students and teachers in secondary schools. Find out more about the Festival and get registration forms on the Harms Fest page of the CRC's website.
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Central New York Auditions
 Merry-Go-Round Playhouse, Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival, Cortland Repertory Theatre and Hangar Theatre will hold the first Central New York auditions weekend for their 2012 seasons on January 28th and 29th from 10am to 6pm, providing actors and actresses with the opportunity to audition for four theatres in two days. Over 200 paid acting roles will be available.
WHEN: Saturday, January 28th and Sunday, January 29th from 10am to 6pm
AEA Member by appointment; all others as time permits on a first come, first serve basis.
For AEA appointment, contact: Rachel Cook, Casting at 315-255-1305
Non-AEA auditionees must be signed in by 1pm
WHERE: Merry-Go-Round Playhouse and Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival will hold their local auditions at Merry-Go-Round Playhouse located at 6877 East Lake Rd (Rt. 38A) in Emerson Park on Owasco Lake in Auburn, NY 13021.
Auditionees should bring a current picture and updated resume and prepare a brief monologue. Please prepare 16 measures of an up tempo song and 16 measures of a ballad. An accompanist will be provided, so please provide sheet music. Auditionees may be asked to read from provided scripts and/or attend a dance call. Dancers, please bring appropriate clothing and footwear, including taps.
For further information, call 315-255-1305, email merrygoroundcasting@gmail.com or click the image below. 
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NYSCA Electronic Media and Film Grants Early 2012 Webinars
The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes, administrator of two statewide grant programs in Electronic Media and Film, announces Webinars for artists and organizations interested in learning more about the programs. The grant programs are supported with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts.
Webinars are open to all New York State-based artists and non-profit organizations, and will be held on:
Pre-registration is not required. Join a Webinar by clicking the appropriate link. Please log in 5-10 minutes early if you don't have GoToMeeting already loaded on your computer. Presentation Funds offers partial support to non-profit organizations located in New York State for in-person appearances by independent artists working in film, video, sound, new media and Web-based art. The mission of the program is to encourage opportunities for conversations between artists and audiences, support the creative programming of independent media-makers, and help increase appreciation for electronic media and film as an art form throughout New York State. Deadlines are four times a year; the next postmark deadline is March 1, 2012. Finishing Funds provides support to New York State artists for the completion of film, video, sound, new media and Web-based art. Awards are made annually and range from $500 to $2,500. The postmark deadline for applications is March 15, 2012. Please visit for additional information. |
Winterfest 2012 February 15th - 26th
Let the Winterfest Games Begin!! in 2012
From the center of downtown Syracuse to surrounding areas throughout Onondaga County, everyone joins in the celebration. Kids will be kids, even when they're middle-aged. And there are no age limits when it comes to enjoying the displays, entertainment, games and culinary delights created by hundreds of hands.
With more than 100,000 people attending dozens of indoor and outdoor events, parties, cook-offs, various competitions plus an abundance of other activities, Syracuse Winterfest draws the second largest audience in all of Central New York.
Lucky Us! It was 26 years ago when winter in Central New York was not such a wonderful time. We still have the snow, the ice, and the cold, but now that Winterfest is here, you can delay your southern vacations to enjoy the celebration.
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Calls for Artists / Auditions
Jobs/Volunteers/Grants
NYS PRESENTERS/ARTISTS PARTNERSHIP - GRANT OPPORTUNITY
DEADLINE: JANUARY 17! - NYSPN Presenting Partnerships Grant
The The New York State Presenters Network has launched a special pilot funding initiative for 2012 and 2013 open to all NYS presenting organizations. This pilot program will support presenting partnerships between presenting organizations and exemplary NYS-based artists and companies in all performing arts disciplines. Grant Guidelines.
Nonprofit Organizations Invited to Enter The CNY85 Giving Project
The Central New York Community Foundation is excited to announce the opportunity for local nonprofit organizations to win an $8,500 grant in support of a program that addresses the region's greatest needs.
Syracuse First We can always use volunteers. Call for more information (315.396.6418)
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Resource Listings
Workshops/Classes/Group Meetings
Ongoing:
Community Darkrooms Classes and Workshops Ongoing. Visit their website HERE for more information.
Clayscapes Pottery Adult classes in handbuilding and wheel throwing for all levels of experience. Find info on current classes on www.clayscapespottery.com
Wacheva Cultural Arts World Dance & Drum Classes in West African dance & drum, Salsa, Samba, NIA, Belly dance, Zumba, Kazoon (afro-modern), Flamenco , Ballroom and women's drumming; Mon. - Sun. Beginners welcome. Go to www.wacheva.com for the complete schedule, or call 315-396-0748. Classes are $10 adults, $7 students.
Downtown Writers Center offers creative writing classes and workshops on a regular basis. For more information click HERE.
Y Arts Register for classes in pottery, drawing, painting, ballroom dance, jazz and ballet. Classes are available to everyone, from preschoolers through adults. Each session lasts for 6 weeks and all art materials are supplied by the Y Arts Studio. Open to YMCA Members and Non-members. Private music lessons also available in guitar, drums, violin, voice, piano and wind instruments. For a complete description of classes and fees visit www.ymcaofgreatersyracuse.org or contact Kat Kane, Arts Studio Director at 637-2025 ext 216.
Open Figure Drawing $8 drop in fee, Wednesdays at Westcott Community Center from 7-10 PM, for info call Iver Johnson 315.475.3400
Other
Giffordslist.org A resource sharing website, administered by the Rosamond Gifford Foundation, for Central New York nonprofits and businesses.
www.ArtsinOswego.org The Oswego Arts Collaborative, a local service and advocacy organization whose mission is to be a catalyst for the economic development and sustainability of visual and performing arts, is compiling a list of artists and arts organizations interested in strengthening the cultural life of Oswego County. All artists, groups and residents interested in receiving regular information about the Collaborative and its initiatives or in taking part in the mission of the Collaborative are asked to email artsinoswego@gmail.com.
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