Join ArtWorks: Madison Holiday and Spring Art Shows

One-of-a-Kind Holiday Show
Location: Our Redeemer Lutheran Church
1701 McKenna Blvd
Madison, WI 53711
December 4, 2010
10 a.m to 4 p.m.
A few booth spaces still available,
on a first-come first-serve basis.

An intimate holiday show is in a brand new facility and includes fine art and crafts. Parking and admission are FREE. A perfect time for one-of-a-kind holiday gifts, with a nice mix of artists, including ceramics, painting, jewelry, fiber, photography, glass, mixed media and wood. All artists are juried. Contact Colin Murray for more information at 608-712-3440.

ArtWorks: Madison
Spring Fine Art Show
Alliant Energy Center
March 26, 2011
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Artists from Wisconsin, Illinois and beyond will show their latest art. A few of these artists will be exhibiting their creations for the first time in a public venue. Various media will be shown including ceramics, painting, jewelry, fiber, photography, glass, mixed media and wood. Admission is free. Parking is $5.50. For more information about both shows, contact Colin Murray for more information at 608-712-3440. Or go to www.artworksmadison.com.

Wisconsin Designer Crafts Council Show Deadline Oct. 31

The deadline is quickly approaching for submitting work for the Wisconsin Designer Crafts Council's January-March Showcase of the Best in Contemporary Craft at the Museum of Wisconsin Art, West Bend. This is a new event, and cash awards are offered.
To receive a prospectus, contact the show chair Shelly Culea at sculea@wi.rr.com.

Artist Retreat Center Available

Many artists, writers and academics are looking for the ideal "get away." Here is a new space that offers artists a place to live and create their art, or simply to relax from the hectic pace of life…

Beginning on November 1, 2010 and into 2011, a new artist-retreat location will be available to WAAC members. The location is called Valley Ridge Art Studio and is located in southwest Wisconsin in the township of Castle Rock about 20 miles west of Dodgeville.

The 120 acre property is home to a renovated 1200 sq. foot farm house, 2 art studios and 120 acres of beautiful land and rolling hills. The owner has a residence on the property in another home.

Take a peek at the Website to review the property and accommodations.

If you or others have an interest please contact

Bill Malkasian
608 345 9004
wem@wra.org

Arts @ Large Celebrates 10th Anniversary

Join the fun at The Wherehouse/Hot Water Nightclub, 818 S. Water Street (end of National Avenue)in Milwaukee for their 10th Anniversary Gala.

Over the past 10 school years, Arts @ Large has opened "Windows" of creativity for 44 schools with nearly 20,000 talented students, 3,000 dedicated teachers and 200 of Wisconsin's finest artist educators.

Help them celebrate and usher in the next TEN years of helping students see that the sky is the limit! See more than 150 decorative windows created by Arts @ Large Students.
Live Auction - Silent Auction - Cash 'n Carry
$25 per person/$40 per couple

Your night includes a glass of champagne or soda, great hors d'oeuvres & stellar entertainment. Cash bar for the remainder of the evening.

5th Milwaukee Fine Furnishings and Fine Craft Show Scheduled Oct. 1-3

The 5th Annual Milwaukee Fine Furnishings and Fine Craft Show will be held October 1-3, 2010 in The Garage at the Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee. The doors open on Friday night from 4–8 p.m.

The show features handcrafted furniture, furnishings, fine art and crafts for sale, order, or commission from approximately 75 exhibitors. Half of the exhibitors are talented Wisconsin residents, and the show includes artisans from Illinois, Michigan, California, Indiana, Maryland, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey, Ohio, Texas, Utah and Vermont. Over 80% of last year’s exhibitors will be in this year's show.

Visit www.FineFurnishingsShows.com to learn about hours, attending and exhibiting, show specials, and to sign-up for the show eNewsletter. Also follow the show on Twitter @finefurnishings or become a fan on Facebook.

Vendors Needed for Local Fine Art Show

Date: Saturday, November 20, 2010
Time: 10 am to 5 pm
Where: Westgate Mall atrium – Whitney Way and Odana Road
Sponsor: Madison Bead Society (MBS) – open to all artisans and crafters

Art mediums: Variety of handcrafted artisan creations including: beaded jewelry, wood, paper, repurposed items, metals, fibers, etc. Past shows have seen a wide variety of magnificent art.

All items for sale must be finished work of the exhibitor – no loose beads or components.

MBS is an educational, non-profit organization with monthly meetings year round with the exception of January and December.

For more information about MBS, visit www.madisonbeadsociety.org.
Vendor information and form can be found at: http://www.madisonbeadsociety.org/uploads/vendor_form_2010.pdf

For more information, contact Liz Jones at 608-839-0226 or at ljones11@charter.net

Live Online Art Marketing Workshop

Learn how to confidently and successfully approach galleries in this intensive and interactive online workshop from Xanadu Gallery owner J. Jason Horejs, who wrote the book "Starving" to Successful, which was reviewed earlier.

Two sessions are available: registration limited to 60 for each session
(sessions will fill quickly - register today)
Thursday, August 12, 4-8 p.m. (pdt)
Saturday, August 14, 8 a.m - Noon (pdt)

In this four-hour, intensive online workshop, you and a small group of artists from around the nation will learn how to organize your work, identify and share your unique approach and vision, and successfully research and approach galleries. Listen to a 25-minute demo of Jason. Go to this page if you would like information on all services his gallery provides to artists.

The workshop is $59 and you can register by calling 866-483-1306 or by going to this page.