City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services

700 Main Street | Edmonds WA 98020 | 425-771-0228 www.ci.edmonds.wa.us/ArtsCommission  

SALE EAC POSTERS $15

Until 2004 EAC produced a limited-edition signed poster biennially to promote Edmonds and regional artists with scenes such as the Car Show, the waterfront, Gracie's gazebo, the log cabin, and boats in the marina. The remaining posters are on sale for $15 each, almost half price. Proceeds from the sale of these posters benefit the Tourism Promotion Fund which supports promotion of events and performances by Edmonds arts organizations that bring visitors to our community. View them at the AndersonCenter, 700 Main St, Mon-Sat or at www.ci.edmonds.wa.us/ArtsCommission/posters.stm  

Call For Artists

"ON THE FENCE" - TEMPORARY ARTWORK

The City of Edmonds Arts Commission is offering an opportunity for regional artists to create temporary outdoor art installations on the City owned fence south of ArtWorks at 201 2^nd Ave S.EAC is interested in encouraging visual conversation through temporary artworks on the chain link fence. The fence provides the base for a strong visual statement to people walking or driving by, and visitors to the arts facility. Content must be deemed family friendly and appropriate for public display in a community space with diverse audiences. Projects will remain on the fence for up to 4 months. DEADLINE: 5 pm, May 26, 2011. Select "Public Art" at www.ci.edmonds.wa.us/ArtsCommission

Call For Entries

"ESSENTIALLY EDMONDS" PHOTO CONTEST

Amateur and professional photographers, 18 and up, are invited to participate in the "Essentially Edmonds" photo contest co-sponsored by EAC and EAFF. Enter your images of what you believe captures the places and people that make Edmondsa special community to live in and visit. EAFF will award a $200 First Place Purchase Award, $100 Second Place, and two $50 Honorable Mention awards. All photos are eligible for use on the City's new website. For details call 425-771-0228 or see www.ci.edmonds.wa.us/ArtsCommission . DEADLINE: 5 pm, Sept 14, 2011.

Louis Braille Students Visit Exhibit

In March, students from the Louis Braille School in Edmonds visited the EAC and EAFF joint exhibit featuring Jim Ballard and Richard Hestekind. Jim Ballard worked with the school to develop a book called "Spineless Critters" featuring intricate embossings and Braille descriptions of insects (with a grant from EAFF). Pages from the book were exhibited along with large carved stone pieces and sumi paintings. Ballard & Hestekind created "Community", large carved granite pieces for the Meadowdale Playfields, in 1993.

Later this Spring, "Standing Wave" by Gerard Tsutakawa will be moved from its current location near the ferry holding lanes to the corner of Railroad Ave and Main St!  Sound Transit will complete the platform and parking lot area this Summer.

The current location of the sculpture at the SR 104 Mini Park will be used by the Arts Commission as a site for temporary (1-2 years) exhibit of sculpture by regional artists in the future.

WELCOME! Suzy Maloney

The Edmonds Arts Commission is pleased to announce the appointment of Suzy Maloney to a four year term. Maloney, a four-year Edmonds resident, has over 20 years experience in corporate Human Resources. She is a past board member of Pratt Fine Arts Institute in Seattle and a current board member of EdmondsCenter for the Arts. She has done volunteer consulting for Business Volunteers for the Arts and Executive Services Corp.

EAC Scholarship Recipients

Congratulations to the recipients of EAC's 2011 Performing and Literary Arts Scholarships: Todd Hollenhorst, Hannah King and Jessica McLellan. Each of these young people will be attending college in the fall to pursue a career in the arts.

Letters of Joy Conference

April 29 & 30, EdmondsCommunity College

Write on Calligraphers presents the 29^th annual Letters of Joy Conference for calligraphers and paper arts enthusiasts. Keynote speaker Pat Blair, Chief White House Calligrapher, plus workshops, exhibits, and vendors. $100 for non members. Contact lettersofjoy@aol.com or visit www.writeoncalligraphers.homestead.com

Write on the Sound

Sept 30-Oct 2, 2011 - 700 Main St, Edmonds

Plan now to attend the 26^th annual Write on the Sound Writers' Conference. Award-winning Oregon writer John Daniel will be the Keynote speaker on October 1. Daniel is a nonfiction writer and poet. His most recent book, "The Far Corner: Northwestern Views on Land, Life, and Literature", displays his usual clarity and brilliance writing about the ground he walks and the landscapes he inhabits in the PNW.  Also: enter the themed writing contest ("Remnants"), sign up for a one-on-one manuscript critique, hone your skills at one of the half-day pre-conference or shorter weekend workshops.

To receive a brochure in July email your street address to wots@ci.edmonds.wa.us.

Edmonds International Film Festival

October 19-23, 2011 - the Second Annual Edmonds International Film Festival will be held in downtown Edmonds.  EIFF is interested in cross-promoting associated arts events or possibly integrating arts events with the festival. If you have ideas or want to be a volunteer contact trevorgreenfield@edmondsfilmfestival.com

OPPORTUNITIES

Artist Trust seeks EDGE participants The deadline extended to April 22 for the EDGE Professional Development Program for Visual Artists to run June 17-July 29. Another Cycle will run Aug 27-Sept 3. More at www.artisttrust.org.  By 4/22.

Anacortes Arts Commission: The Art of Moving Forward, Marketing for Artists Conference, April 29-30, $99, 1601 R Ave, Anacortes 98221, 360-588-6968, kklocke1@mac.com  By 4/29.

Red Curtain Productions seeks stage directors for the 2011-12 season of performances at Historic Everett Theatre. www.redcurtainfoundation.org for information or 425-308-4176.  By 4/29.

Travel & Words Conference May 1-2, Willows Lodge in Woodinville. More at www.travelandwords.com .

Edmonds Arts Festival seeks Volunteers for June 17-19 event. For application and information visit www.edmondsartsfestival.com or email Michele@nwlink.com 425-712-0477.  

Artist Trust GAP Grants applications sought. The Grants for Artist Projects award up to $1,500 for development, completion and presentation of new work. More info at www.artisttrust.org or Miguel@artisttrust.org.  By 5/10.

Shoreline/LFP Arts Council now accepting students for 2011 Jazz Camp, Aug 8-12, 15 & 16. For grades 7-12, $315, some scholarships available. Applications at www.shorelinearts.net or call 206-417-4645.

Edmonds Arts Commission seeks artists for "On the Fence" Temporary Artworks (see article this issue) for the chain link fence at ArtWorks, 201 2^nd Ave S, Edmonds. More at www.ci.edmonds.wa.us/ArtsCommission. By 5/26.

Puget Sound Birdfest seeks poster contest entries. Submit original artwork representing Puget Sound birdlife for the 2011 poster (9/9-11 event). Entry fee $10, limit one per person, $200 prize.  For application email lider@ci.edmonds.wa.us or call 425-771-0227. By 5/27

Hugo House Scribes summer writing program for teens is an intensive 2-week program to help develop skills, find your voice, and get feedback from instructors and peers. Three sessions in July & Aug. Scholarships available. youth@hugohouse.org for more info. 206-322-7030.

Shark Reef Literary magazine seeks submissions from new and established writers. See www.sharkreef.org for more information or email editor@sharkreef.org  By 9/31.

Artist Studio / Class space available, 524 Main St, Edmonds. Call Joan Longstaff, 425-773-1274, for details.

Lynnwood Arts Commission seeks artists to exhibit at LynnwoodSeniorCenter (3-4 mo. long). Applications at www.LynnwoodArts.org  email LynnwoodArts@gmail.com or call 4250-670-5518.

New at ArtWorks 201 2^nd Ave S, Art Spa on most Mondays and Fridays (see website for details). Plus ongoing art related classes. See www.artworks-edmonds.org. Regular office hours: M, W, F, 11-2, 425-774-6049.

Edmonds Third Thursday Art Walk seeks artist applicants. Applications & maps: www.manyaveeselects.com/artwalk/artwalk.htm  

 

Edmonds Arts Commission seeks artists for 2012 exhibits in the Edmonds Library. Send up to 10 digital images or link to a website, and a professional resume to EAC Exhibits, 700 Main St, Edmonds98020 or chapin@ci.edmonds.wa.us  applications reviewed quarterly.

Art Jobswww.artjob.org is the source for professional opportunities and career info in all areas of the arts, nonprofit, commercial, fellowships, conferences, commissions & more.

Artist Trust Artists' Assets complete resource guide for artists of WashingtonState. Visit: www.artisttrust.org/pro_resources/AA

Arts Information Line a service of Seattle Public Library to answer questions about the arts. Call 206-615-1324 during business hours.

ArtsNow Nurturing the arts from creation to commerce with classes for the novice to advanced techniques for the experienced. Also workshops on the business of being an artist. www.edcc.edu/ArtsNow

ArtsEd Washington an organization dedicated to promoting statewide arts education in partnership with artists, educators, organizations, schools and agencies. www.artsedwashington.org

Americans for the Arts a national organization for groups and individuals dedicated to advancing arts and culture. www.artsusa.org

Cole Gallery & Artists' Supplies107 5^th Ave S, Edmonds, 425-697-2787, Tue-Sat 10-6, Sun/Mon 12-4, www.colegallery.net

Regional Arts & Culture Council (PortlandOR) offers GrantSearch, an online database of organizations that fund NW artists. www.racc.org

SnohomishCounty Arts Commission's website covers the visual, performing and literary arts with lists of resources, exhibits, events, opportunities and news. www.snohomishcountyarts.org

Washington State Arts Alliance a statewide arts advocacy organization, info@wsartsalliance.com, www.wsartsarlliance.com

Washington State Arts Commission www.arts.wa.gov