Studies About Artists and Arts Impact Reveal Interesting Facts

Here are links to two studies, one about the impact of the arts on communities and the other for and about artists. How are their shows this year? What are their plans? What do they see as the future of art shows. Interesting reading for anyone in the arts field. Maybe you wish to participate in future studies?

Paoli Art Show Looking for Exhibitors

This historic town offers four galleries, just outside of Verona. If that's not enough art, the annual Art in the Park fine art fair on Saturday, August 11, 2012, 10 - 5 p.m. and has 10 spaces left. Members, would you like to  participate in this great art fair in the lower mill park along the Sugar River? It's a beautiful location in a shady park.  Fine art, live music, food and fun!

If artists are interested, check out www.lovelydaysinpaoli.com for details and registration today. The gallery owners of Lovely Days Gallery are sponsoring this event.

Plan to Participate in American Craft Week Oct. 5-14, 2012

Galleries, artists, art guilds and absolutely everyone involved in craft are invited to present events such as studio tours, art walks, fairs and special exhibitions during American Craft Week. In 2011, more than four hundred locations held special events highlighting fine art and craft artists.  Participation fees start as low as $25 to help cover the cost of print materials and Sponsorship opportunities starting at $250. 

The arts are important to our community, our lives and our economic vitality!  American Craft Week (ACW) plays an important part in letting the rest of the country know what amazing things are going on in Madison. The steering committee will be working hard to connect with travel writers, bloggers, national and regional magazines, TV, Newspaper and radio to spread the word on the importance American Craft in our history and today.   

To learn more about American Craft Week and to sign up as a participant and or a sponsor, go to http://americancraftweek.com/ . The Web site provides planning suggestions, informational links and promotional tools which participants can download. The site also provides a link to each participant’s web-site giving them national visibility. You can also check out their Facebook Page to get an idea of past events and a peek at what others are planning around the country  https://www.facebook.com/#!/AmericanCraftWeek .

American Craft Week is led by a volunteer steering committee and they point out that the national event has enjoyed the widespread support of the craft industry. Past sponsors have included the American Craft Council, AmericanStyle magazine, Craft in America, the New York International Gift Fair, the Society of North American Goldsmiths (SNAG), and wholesalecrafts.com.  Additional support also comes from CERF+, CODA, and nextdayflyers.com. 

American Craft Week is a project of the Craft Retailers and Artists for Tomorrow trade association (CRAFT). For more information, log onto AmericanCraftWeek.com.

Waupun Art Show Deadline Is June 8

The deadline is fast approaching to send your images in to be juried for the Art Around Waupun Art Show.  June 8th is the deadline for the September 8th show, 10 AM to 4 PM in and around the Waupun City Hall.  Waupun Fine Arts is again dedicated to making this year's Art Around Waupun art show a high quality, low fee show to allow artist's maximum profit.  Since we are a non-profit organization, the art show is not a fundraiser for us, but rather is an event to support and encourage the arts in Wisconsin.

 

You will find more information on our Web site www.waupunfinearts.org as well as the forms that you will need.  We are looking forward to working with you!

Fine Art/Fine Craft Show May 26 Menomonee Falls

Art on the Walk, in its 5th year; May 26 in Menomonee Falls (WI) Historic Village Centre. The Village Centre is underwriting the show. Artists will not be charged a jury or booth fee. (Estimated attendance 1500) For jurying information and or application contact Purloin Studio at: purloinstudio@gmail.com

Local Artist's artwork and Interview is Featured on Sharpies website

Trent Schmick would like to share his good news. He's very pleased to let everybody know that Sharpie has posted an interview about his artwork on their website. He's really honored to be featured, so please check it out and tell him what you think. Feel free to pass on the link to anyone who might enjoy his Sharpie created artwork!

http://blog.sharpie.com/2012/01/see-the-world-through-trent-schmicks-eyes

You can see more of his work at www.trentschmick.com.

ART SPECTACULAR - Sept 8-9, 2012 - Springfield, IL

This is a show you should apply for if you want to participate in:

• one of the best 'little' fine art fairs in Central Illinois (up to 50 artists);
• a highly respected and loved fine art fair in Springfield, IL;
• an art fair with volunteers who will cater to you with free water, soda, and time-of-day appropriate snacks throughout the event, load-in and -out assistance
• booth sitting
  
• artists' award dinner
• an art fair in a beautiful park setting
  
• an art fair where the 'promoter' is on-site and available throughout the event!

In addition to wonderful original artwork, Art Spectacular features patron bucks drawings, patron preview sale, Kids' Place, kids' art sale, music provided by local musicians, food vendors, gift basket raffle and silent auction. 6,000 people attended Art Spectacular in 2011 in this art-loving, art-buying community.

Application deadline is March 31, 2012, with notification by May 1. The application is also available on the Web site. For more information, see the review in the January issue of SUNSHINE ARTIST Magazine, page 45-46.