Hi Everyone

 I would like to pass one some wisdom.  Of course we all know that wisdom comes from experience and that experience comes  from bad decisions.

Be mindful of your back. You only have one. They can fix some things when you do it wrong or when you fall off of the back of the truck, not everything. It's been 3 months and I have not improved over the last 4 weeks. Not a good thing.

It is my best guess that I am done doing any heavy metal work like fences or gates.  Small items I can do, but very slowly. I can still do the candle stick making classes, the students do the work!

On the UP SIDE, our daughter is expecting our first grandchild :)))

Call for Proposals

Open to all artists/teams residing in Arkansas.

Artists/teams to design and construct outdoor artworks.  The sculpture exhibit will be located at The Bernice Garden on the corner of South Main and Daisey Bates in the south main area of Little Rock.

The committee is seeking a range of works representing or reflecting the spirit, nature and history of Arkansas.  

Budget for the project  is to be $2,800 per art work, with an additional fee of $200 for the finalists' to develop a model of the proposed sculpture.

Deadline: Proposal submitted in the SoMa office by 3pm on or before Nov 26, 2008 

 Details - Application SoMa

Saturday, November 8th, 2008

“The Universe of James Yale” Fine Art Exhibit Opening reception 6-9:00pm.

The Eureka Fine Art Company

In the newly opened Top Floor Exhibition Gallery 78 Spring Street Historic District Eureka Springs.

The Eureka Fine Art Company presents a Top Floor celestial retrospective presentation of the work of Eureka’s own internationally known artist, James Yale.

 Like Halley’s Comet completes its orbit once in a lifetime, lost works of the artist return to our realm through a visual, lightshow and musical skywalk experiential exhibit of The Universe of James Yale.

A metaphysical journey through time and space, mythology and fantasy, this exhibit’s center piece features a recently completed portrait of Albert Einstein. Like E equals MC2, finishing the painting set off the momentum of synchronicity as Yale’s originals resurfaced. Now lovingly restored, this body of Yale’s work includes sketches, drawings, paintings and sculpture that date back to 1972, some of which have never been shown. You are invited to celebrate this event with the artist who has never seen this work exhibited at the same time and the same space. Refreshments will be served opening night.

Yale’s connection to Eureka spans over thirty five years and began with his introduction to fellow fine artist, Susan Morrison, whose work now occupies the street level gallery around the corner on Spring. Moving to Eureka and establishing a home base, Yale traveled during the early ‘70’s, exhibiting his work at fine art shows throughout the US, Canada and Mexico. In the years to follow, Northwest Arkansas became the location for several of Yale’s own studios including the Chambered Nautilus Studio and Gallery as well as Juxtaom Fine Arts Gallery, both located in Eureka Springs.

As an added feature, come early and meet Denise Ryan from 10am to 1pm. Enjoy her unique, widely acclaimed work of stunningly colorful breathtaking pieces. Yale speaks highly of her work: “Denise Ryan is a wonderful, imaginative artist and a true Master.”

Eureka Fine Art Company was created in 1989, by Susan Morrison and Randy Woodward, and is the largest art gallery in the region. It is located at #78 Spring Street. Teressa and Russell Murphy, formerly of Little Rock , purchased the gallery this year and this exhibit is celebrating the opening of the top floor for more exhibit space. A special thanks to Randy Woodward for providing additional space for this exhibit and to the new owners and staff for hosting and sponsoring this event.

This special weekend will entice you to stay over in Eureka Springs for a full weekend of art as Saturday night the Gallery and Art Walk will feature an open house round of galleries and art studios in Eureka.

for a preview of James Y work

The Gibbes Museum of Art is pleased to announce the second year of the Elizabeth and Mallory Factor Prize for Southern Art. The Factor Prize, given annually with a cash prize of $10,000, acknowledges an artist whose work contributes to a new understanding of the South. Unlike any other award of its type, the Factor Prize is designed to create an online archive of information about Southern artists that can be used by curators, collectors, academicians and the public.

The Factor Prize goes to an artist whose work demonstrates the highest level of artistic achievement in any media. The prize may be awarded to an artist who has already produced a body of significant work or whose work shows considerable promise. Eligible artists are those who reside, work or are from Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, or Virginia. The winner of the 2008 Factor Prize was photographer Jeff Whetstone of Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Whetstone will serve as a judge for the 2009 prize.

The donors, Elizabeth and Mallory Factor, established the Factor Prize to bring attention to fine artists from the South or that are working in the South. The Factors are devoted collectors and patrons of the arts. Elizabeth Factor, an attorney, was on the board of the Drawing Center and on the Whitney’s Photography Committee while in New York City. Mallory Factor, a merchant banker and consultant, serves on many corporate and not-for-profit boards including the Brooklyn Academy of Music, the American Theatre Wing and the TONY Awards Administration Committee.

All artists who entered on the Factor Prize website in 2008 (except those that made the Short List of Finalists) are automatically registered for the 2009 award. New nominations are now being accepted through January 30, 2009 at www.factorprize.org. A nominating committee will select the finalists in February 2009 and the Gibbes Museum of Art will announce the winner in May 2009. 

GIBBES MUSEUM OF ART

Established as the Carolina Art Association in 1858 (celebrating 150 years in 2008), the Gibbes Museum of Art opened its doors to the public in 1905. Located in Charleston’s historic district, the Gibbes houses a premier collection of over 10,000 works, principally American with a Charleston or Southern connection and presents special exhibitions throughout the year. In addition, the museum offers an extensive complement of public programming and educational outreach initiatives that serve the community by stimulating creative expression and improving the region’s superb quality of life.

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The University of Arkansas Free Fall Festival of the Arts committee is pleased to present this year’s fall programming with a kickoff event in the Arkansas Union Connections Lounge with live art, free food and more, 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 3.

The committee would like to invite everyone in the community to attend the various concerts, theatre productions, exhibits, readings and special performances that talented students and faculty produce throughout the year. On average, the university offers more than 300 concerts, eight main stage drama productions, and 10 art exhibits each year. The majority of these are free, or offered at a very affordable cost.

The university is proud to collaborate with the Walton Arts Center for this endeavor. The center offers an amazing number of diverse events in the arts throughout the year. Members of the festival committee hope the Fayetteville campus and community will enjoy themselves as they discover the myriad pleasures that the arts offer. The committee urges community members to explore the various festival offerings and join the campus in celebrating the value and the vitality of the arts. For a full schedule of events please call Natalie Feldman at 479-575-2240.

12:30 p.m. — Living Sculpture Live Art in the Arkansas Union Connections Lounge
8 p.m. — Student Ensemble: Percussion Ensemble Recital. Walton Arts Center. Admission will be $10 for the general public, $5 for senior citizens and $1 for students.

“2008 Small Works on Paper” will be presented in the Fine Arts Center Gallery.

8 p.m. — Special screening of the silent film Redskin (1929), by director Victor Schertzinger, in honor of the University of Arkansas 15^th annual Native American Symposium.
8 p.m. — Faculty Recital: Lyrique Quintet Recital. Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall, Fine Arts Center.
9 to 11 p.m. — Pentomino Jazz Lecture in the Arkansas Union Connections Lounge, sponsored by University Programs

Thursday, Nov. 6

8 p.m. — Choir Concert: “Faure Requiem” Concert. Schola Cantorum, Concert Choir, Master Chorale and UA Children’s Choir. Walton Arts Center. Admission will be $10 for the general public, $5 for senior citizens and $1 for students.

Saturday, Nov. 8

7:30 p.m. — Choir Concert: Inspirational Singers Concert. Walton Arts Center. Admission will be $10 for the general public, $5 for senior citizens and $1 for students.

Sunday, Nov. 9

3 p.m. — Faculty Concert: A Nonet Concert. With UA faculty and guests. Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall, Fine Arts Center.
7:30 p.m. — Symphony Concert: Wind Symphony and University Symphony Orchestra Concert. Walton Arts Center. Admission will be $10 for the general public, $5 for senior citizens and $1 for students.

Tuesday, Nov. 11

7:30 p.m. — Band concert Band spectacular. Walton Arts Center. Admission will be $10 for the general public, $5 for senior citizens and $1 for students.

Thursday, Nov. 13

8 p.m. — Guest Artist Recital: Vitaly Margulis Piano Recital. Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall, Fine Arts Center.

Monday, Nov. 17

10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. — International Bazaar in the Arkansas Union Connections Lounge. Sponsored by International Students and Scholars.

Thursday, Nov. 20

5 p.m. — Christopher B. Crosman, chief curator of the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, will present an update on the museum’s art collections in Fine Arts Room 213.
6 p.m. — Sam King Reception Thursday in the Anne Kittrell Art Gallery
7 p.m. — Student Ensemble Recital: U of A Saxophone Chamber Ensemble Recital. Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall, Fine Arts Center.

Friday, Nov. 21

7:30 p.m. — Student Ensemble Recital: UA Jazz Ensemble Recital. Arkansas Union Theater.

Monday, Nov. 24

7:30 p.m. — Faculty Recital: Boston Mountain Brassworks Recital. Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall, Fine Arts Center.

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Scott Flanagin, director of communications and outreach
Division of Students Affairs
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