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Your Once-A-Year tour of American Art is just around the corner...
Artists from 16 states, including both coasts and a great selection from our own region are eager to show you their latest work. They'll be in the West parking lot at SouthPointe Pavilions this September 28th and 29th. Show hours are the same as last year, Saturday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM and Sunday from 10:00 AM till 5:00 PM. We're into our second decade with new food vendors, world music in the entertainment pavilion, and an expanded Festival Patron program. We've got a great mix of disciplines and price points - you WILL find a lot of things you like.
The Huskers are resting on festival weekend so here's your opportunity to come and explore and take home something custom made, beautiful, wearable or useful. Possibly all four at once! Some past favorites will be there, including Wendell Turner from Andover, Kansas, with his amazing, life-size palm trees; and Jonathon Stopper, up from Florida with jewelry to die for. And some new friends, like our three new emerging artists; and Jennifer Ivory, down from Oregon with insect sculptures so amazing you'll marvel at both their beauty and the artistry in their making. Last year's Best of Show winner, Marc Kornbluh is back with his wonderful glass and so is Sandy Hunter with her lovely watercolor landscapes that would look terrific in your home. Come enjoy the festival, because it really is a festival, but stay for the artists and savor their new works.
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Take your standard-issue Farmers Market, mix in an exquisite, late-summer day; add conversation and laughter to taste, spice it with art and music, and simmer everything together for four hours on a Sunday. The result is a gentle magic of celebration- of people appreciating each other and the power of art to bring us together. This is a recipe that was perfectly accomplished on August 4th at the Old Cheney Farmers Market.
A delighted Mayor Beutler was there, an amazed KMTV from Omaha was there. So were shareholders Carl Eskridge and Georgia Glass among others. Artists Ted Kooser and Daniel Martinez talked with lots of people about the benefits of a CSArt program. Many of you were there as well, and thanks. With apologies to Mayor Beutler, the real mayor of the event was Catherine Griesen, who gave dozens of tours of her leather journals. Her gentle joy was perfectly matched by the smiles of discovery on the shareholders. It was a grand good time, and Daniel Martinez provided a perfect dessert with his private concert later in the day.
We're going to turn up the heat for our last distribution, and encourage participation by the whole city. We'll have live music, food vendors, sidewalk chalk art, kids art and music activities, lots of things to remind the city that art should have a place in their lives. Join us at Union Plaza at 21st and Q streets from 2pm to 4pm on September 15th. Shareholders can pick up their art, and everyone can have a good time.
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Treat Yourself. Shop for Gifts!
With your $125 you'll receive: - $100 in "art money" to spend at The Festival. Presales attract artists nationwide and continues to prove that Lincoln is a supportive, vibrant arts community
- $25 tax-deductible donation. Support The Festival and Lincoln Arts Council arts programming
- A celebratory breakfast with Mayor Beutler, live music and a chance to WIN Festival artist door prizes
- Your name prominently displayed with other fellow art-loving patrons
Honorary Patron Breakfast: September 28th, 2013, 9:30 a.m.
SouthPointe Pavillions, 27th & Pine Lake Rd., Lincoln, Nebraska RSVP TODAY! Deadline: September 16th Click below for online payment, or contact melissa@artscene.org 
Reserve your spot as a Festival Patron
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Arts Festival Sponsors Do the Heavy Lifting
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 The Lincoln Arts Council is seeking volunteers for the 13th Annual Lincoln Arts Festival at the SouthPointe Pavilions. The event will be held September 28, 10:00am - 6:00pm and Sunday, September 29, 10:00am - 5:00pm! Last year more than 11,000 people attended this popular event. We need your help to make this year's Lincoln Arts Festival a big success. If interested, email lincolnartsfestival@artscene.org or call our office at 402-434-2787. We will need volunteers for the following areas: - Artist Check-in
- Booth Sitters
- Set up and Tear Down
- Interactive Art Tent for Kids
- Survey and Attendance
- Board Member Artist Hospitality
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Hometown Artists Bring International Art to the Festival
You won't have to look far to find talent, inspiration and influences from around the globe at the Lincoln Arts Festival. The World Entertainment Stage sponsored by Southeast Community College Equity/Access/Diversity, features cultural music and dance on the half hour both Saturday and Sunday. (See schedule below.) At our emerging artist booth sponsored by All State Insurance, you'll meet Faris Pirali (who came to Lincoln from Iraq in 2011) along with Meghan Hartwig Frickel and Johanna Sawyer - all showing their work in a festival setting for the first time. And among our sponsors is Issara Restaurant, bringing Asian fusion cuisine to the Pine Lake area. These are just a few of the many rich hues that make Lincoln the diverse and colorful community it is. Experience the world!
World Stage Schedule:
Saturday
10:30 am and 3:30 pm Sangre Azteca Mexican Folk Dance
11:30 am and 1:30 pm Karen Basket Farmer Dancers
12:30 pm and 2:30 pm Quinn Chapel Choir Black Gospel Music
Sunday
10:30 am and 1:30 pm Star City Kochavim Klezmer Band
11:30 am and 2:30 pm Young Spirit Native American Dancers
12:30 pm and 3:30 pm Daniel Martinez & Oscar Rios Flamenco, Andean, Latin Fusion Duo |
Creative Conversations...
 Where: At the downtown Mill Coffee Shop When: Friday mornings from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM (...or stop by for a few minutes) (We're starting up again on August 30th after Friday Live visits Kearny on the 23rd) Why: 1. A chance to talk to your friends and the Arts Council about art in Lincoln 2. A chance to meet artists from across the state in every possible arts discipline 3. Great coffee 4. A chance to get help and advice about your next art project or idea 5. It's just a great idea When we started Creative Conversations it was an idea from the Americans for the Arts in Washington, DC and a part of Arts & Humanities Month. We had no idea what would happen. There were many ideas: formal/informal, agenda/catalyst idea, audio record/take minutes, discussion leaders, comment cards- the list was long. We tried many of them. But over time it became clear that artistic ideas often have a fragile infancy and will quickly hide from close scrutiny and loud noises. But in the company of friends they may grow, strengthen and possibly flourish. We like that. Creative Conversations, as a forum for discussion of all things artistic, has become an informal, entertaining, embracing collection of tables full of interesting people. Participants come and go, notes are taken, photos are shown, coffee is consumed and to an outside observer, nothing much is going on. Look again carefully and you find that there's lots of ideas running around- comments, kudos, complaints, travel stories, gossip and some very, very good ideas that might become the Next-Big-Thing. We hope so. Join us.
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Run 4 Youth - 5K Fun Run & Walk/1 Mile Kids Run
Sowers Club of Lincoln, Partnering with Clinic with a Heart, Lincoln Arts Council, and Voices of Hope.
Date: Saturday, September 28, 2013
Time: 1 Mike Kids Run @ 9:00 a.m.
5k Fun Run & Walk @ 9:30 a.m.
Location: Pioneers Park, 201 S Coddington Ave. Lincoln, NE
This event is designed to support the Youth of Nebraska.
Proceeds will benefit Clinic with a Heart, Lincoln Arts Council,
The Sowers Club of Lincoln, Inc. and Voices of Hope.
Registration Closes at 5 p.m. on September 27, 2013
Download the registration form here.
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September Art Events
Check out the events below from each of the art organizations on our calendar. And before you head out for First Friday on September 6th, be sure to check out our interactive First Friday Guide.
Wednesday, September 4
Thursday, September 5
Friday, September 6
Saturday, September 7
Sunday, September 8
Tuesday, September 10
Wednesday, September 11
Thursday, September 12
Friday, September 13
Saturday, September 14
Sunday, September 15
Tuesday, September 17
Wednesday, September 18
Thursday, September 19
Friday, September 20
Saturday, September 21
Sunday, September 22
Tuesday, September 24
Wednesday, September 25
Thursday, September 26
Friday, September 27
Saturday, September 28
Sunday, September 29
Don't see your art organization's event here? That's because we need a profile created on our website, ArtScene.org. Fill out a bio, add events to our calendar by the 25th of this month, and get your contributions to Lincoln's art scene noticed! Call us at 402-434-2787 and we'll help you get started. |
And Now, Your Moment of Artistic Zen.
 We're looking for something a bit closer to home too! What inspiring acts are you up to? Send your videos to info@artscene.org, and you could be in our next newsletter!
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