PROGRAM UPDATES
THIS MONTH’S GFAC EXHIBITION
This month’s GFAC Exhibition will feature the University of Michigan - Flint Student Exhibition. The exhibition reception is May 9, 2008, from 6 - 9 PM. The exhibit will run from May 9 – June 6, 2008. Refreshments provided. Music is provided by the University of Michigan-Flint Jazz Trio under the direction of Brian DiBlassio.
NEXT MONTH’S GFAC EXIBITION
The June GFAC exhibition will feature the Michigan Artists Invitational. The opening will be on June 13 from 6 - 9 PM. The exhibition will run through July 3, 2008. Refreshments provided. Music will be provided by Stephanie Monear & the Gang.
OUT 'N ABOUT FLINT
I wish to thank all GFAC members for your support and understanding of how the arts can play a role in human rights. We have received statewide recognition for the Out N About Flint project. Leaders from other communities are calling for details so they can emulate the Out N About Flint project in their regions. I was able to attend most of the Out N About Flint events and was impressed by attendance and the spirit of understanding and compassion. I experienced first hand the healing power of the arts to draw people together through their common humanity rather than alienation for their differences. I saw many GFAC members at the events and was encouraged by your participation. Together we can make Flint and Genesee County the coolest of Michigan’s Cool Cities!
I thank all of our partners in the Out N About Flint project: Our founding partner Buckham Gallery and event partners American Civil Liberties Union of Greater Flint, Fandangles’, Flint City Theatre, Flint Cultural Center Corporation, Flint Institute of Arts, Flint Public Library, Flint Youth Theatre, Good Beans Café, The New McCree Theater, Mott Community College, Pages Book Store, PFLAG of Genesee County, Redeemer Metropolitan Community Church of Flint, Red Ink Studios, Sloan Museum, Unitarian Universalist Church of Flint, University of Michigan-Flint, Wellness HIV/AIDS Services, the Whiting and Woodside Church.
I thank all of our Out N About Flint Sponsors: American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan, Arcus Foundation Gay and Lesbian Fund, Associates in Family Medicine/Dr. Lynn Walker, MD and Mark Folts, FNP. Between the Lines, River Gallery of Chelsea, Triangle Foundation and T. S. Jenkins & Associates.
Minigrant applications for arts and cultural programming for Round II, Fiscal Year 2008, will be due on February 1, 2008. This second round will cover programs that take place April 1 though September 30, 2008. For information call Cathy Johnson, Program Director, at 810.238.6875. This program is sponsored by the Michigan Council for Arts & Cultural Affairs.
Art at the MTA
Response Article 3/10/08 to the Letters to Editor
in The Flint Journal
on Art at the MTA With FAQ's
Please Click HERE to read
*GFAC YEAR AT A GLANCE 2008
*Schedule Subject to Change
1/11 GFAC Members All Media Exhibition
2/8 Michigan African American All Media Artists Exhibition
3/14 Cool City Art Auction preview
4/11 Alpha Montessori School Exhibition
5/9 UM-Flint Student Exhibition
6/13 Michigan Artists Invitational
7/11 Michigan Artists Invitational
8/8 Michigan Artists Invitational
9/12 Quilt Artists Invitational
10/10 TBA
11:14 Michigan Clay Invitational
12/12 Michigan Glass Invitational
COOL CITY ART AUCTION
March 28, 5:30 - 10pm
FLINT JULY 4 FESTIVAL
7/4, 7/5 and 7/6 at Atwood Stadium
TUNES AT NOON FESTIVAL
7/7 - 8/15, Monday - Friday, 11:45am to 1:15pm daily - at University Pavilion
FLINT JAZZ FESTIVAL
Riverbank Park (8/1 - 8/3)
FLINT FESTIVAL OF QUILTS
9/11 - 9/13 -Locations TBA
EMPTY BOWLS
12/2-4 at University Pavilion
IN THE GALLERIES
Buckham Gallery
Works by Flint artist Phillip Brown, MA, Slade School, University of London, (Drawing and Painting), Akron, OH artist Phillip Chan, MFA, San Jose State University, (painting), Ferndale artist Scott Hullinger, MA, Wayne State University, Buckham Artist Member Rick Kagerer, Mott Community College (Glass), Brighton MI artist Craig Linderman, MFA, Eastern Michigan University, (painting), New Paltz, NY artist Anat Shiftan, MFA, Cranbrook Academy of Art, (ceramics) Information 810.239.6334.
Flint Institute of Arts
M.C. Escher: Rhythm of Illusion, through June 15, Jacques Moitoret: Portraits of the Most Important Influential Artists of the Modern Era, through June15, Hannelore Baron: Fragments Shored Against Ruins, through May 11, information call 810.234.1695 or visit flintarts.org.
Greater Flint Arts Council
University of Michigan-Flint Student Exhibition, May 9 – June 6, information; 810.238.ARTS (2787)
Whaley Historical Museum
Information visit www.whaleyhouse.com : 810.235.-6841
Art At the Market
May Artist: Mollie Jones & Shirley Eason, information 810.238.2286.
Lapeer Art Association
For information, call 810.667.3632
Shiawassee Arts Center
through June 1, 2008, “Freight 5” by Jason LeBrasseur, information; call 989.723.8354
Sloan Museum
Information 810.237.3444.
UMMA OFF/ SITE EXHIBITION
William Cristenberry: Photographs, through June 1, 2008, information; 734.763.UMMA; www.umma.umich.edu
Contact the Flint Public Library for a Bi-monthly Calendar of free events, book clubs, movies, story times, computer classes, services and news offered by the library. 810.232.7111.
Institute for the Humanities
Looks Given Looks Taken: Jewish Urban Photography, through May 16, information call 734.936.3518, 734.936.3518 or visit humin@umich.edu.
Dawn of a New Day Cafe:
3rd Wednesdays of every month, poetry, music and more, information; 986.274.2178
Link Community Arts
Hip Hop Appreciation Month, May 9, Juneteenth, June 20, Sex, July 11, Red Ink Studio, information; contact curriet@umflint.edu
Deming Art Studio Spring Open House – May 10, 2008, 9 AM - 6 PM Lum, MI (near Lapeer), information; visit www.demingartstudio.com
Sloan Museum – Guided Tours, 1 - 4 PM, visit www.SloanMuseum.org or call 810.237.3450 for information.
Longway Planetarium / Sloan Museum - Dancing under the Stars; Longway Planetarium’s 50th Anniversary Celebration, May 10, 2008, Laser Rides & Rebels Exhibit through July 2008, for information; call 810.237.3405 or 810.237.3447.
Fandangles’:– Featured Artists; Beverly Danks & Joe DuCharme, watercolor & oils through May 31, information call 810.659.2700
Pages Book Store –Creative Alliance “Writer’s Circle” 5:30 pm, Second Friday Artwalk, Sat, Game Day, for information call 810.767.7243
Whaley Historical House – Victorian Fashion Exhibit through August 24, Sunday Guided Tours, 1 - 4 PM, GM Centennial Tours July 16 – July 20, online exhibit on www.whaleyhouse.com, information; 810.235.6841
BEST Nonprofit Governance Summit - May 29, 2008, Holiday Inn Gateway Center, 9 AM – 4 PM, information; call; 810-232-8000
Michigan After School Collaborative – Summer Summit, May 30, 2008, Lansing, deadline May 15, 2008, information; stoela@michigan.gov
Michigan Nonprofit Superconference – May 13 & 14, 2008, Lansing, information; www.mnaonline.org
The Whiting - Rachael Price, June 6, 8 PM, information; call 810.237.7333.
Genesee Wind Symphony – Mott Community College, May 4, 3:30 PM, information call 810.724.0071 or babaton@gmail.com.
The Whiting – for information call 810.237.8689 or email wfournier@thewhiting.com
Flint Youth Theatre – A Razzle Dazzle Supper, Friday, May 30, for information; call 810.237.1530
Flint Community Players & The New McCree Theatre – Dream Girls, May 9-11, 16-18, 8 PM & 2:30 PM, for tickets call 810.237.7333
Flint Institute of Arts Theatre: Persepolis, May 9 - 11; 10th Annual Lenore Marwil Jewish Film Festival, May 11 - 14; Close to Home, May 16 - 18; The Diving Bell and the Butterfly, May 30 - 31 & June 1, information; call 810.234.1695 or www.flintarts.org.
JEWELRY DISPLAY CASES
We welcome new GFAC member Ron McDonald who has added his line to our jewelry consignment.
Looking for an out-of-the-ordinary gift? Need a little boost to your day? GFAC is the place to come if you are looking for something special. We are the leading retailer of many of the areas most talented jewelry artists. Select from the stunning work of Saundra Weed of Westland, Richard Gorski’s charming Curly Kids Collection, musician and artist Andy Smith’s hand-carved horn and bone earrings. Marsha Schmit of Grand Blanc has given us a beautiful collection of wire, crystal and semi-precious stone work. Joycelyn Fisher, Millington, uses pearls, amber and jade in her recent work. Kenneth Kitchen works in exotic wood and has given us clocks and executive caliber yo-yos. Marge Dutro of Flint uses enameled copper, ebony, and silver in her line of jewelry while Scott Alexander, Flint, uses Crackled Glass, Pearls and Hematite. Wendy Hunt of Burton works with Swarovski crystals and Dichroic glass and a recent addition to our artists is Sheila Cox of Flint who uses fiber to create Art Doll pins. Ebony Watkins’ entire collection of bead and crystal work is 50% off. Get first rate service from the GFAC staff and a hand-made work of art by a Michigan artisan.
OPPORTUNITIES
GREATER FLINT ARTS COUNCIL MINIGRANTS AVAILABLE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009
Greater Flint Arts Council, Region V Regranting Agency announces the Fiscal Year 2009 Minigrant availability for Genesee & Lapeer Counties. Deadlines are as follows;
Round I Deadlines
August 1, 2008 - For projects taking place between October 1, 2008 - September 30, 2009
Round II Deadline
February 1, 2009 - For projects taking place between May 1, 2008 – September 30, 2009
*Please note: for Minigrants Applications contact Greater Flint Arts Council to have one mailed or emailed. You may also pick up Minigrant Applications at Greater Flint Arts Council, Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm.
Kalamazoo RESA/Education for the Arts – Lincoln Center Institute National Educators Workshop, June 16-20, information; call 212.875.5535, registration form at www.lcinstitute.org
The Community House – Michigan artists 18 years & older are invited to submit original artwork pertaining to any subject executed in any medium. Deadline is July 11. For information, call 248.644.5832 or calltoenter@communityhouse.com.
Americans for the Arts – Annual Convention, June 20-22, at the Sheraton, Philadelphia City Center, information; visit; www.AmericansfortheArts.org/Convention
Chicago International Children’s Film Festival call for entries, deadline May 31, For info, call 773.281.9075 or jesicaw@facets.org.
Michigan Worry Free Advocacy - Understanding the Rules of Nonprofit Advocacy and Election Related Activity: A one-day workshop for nonprofit lawyers, managers, staff and volunteers, Monday, May 12, 2008; 9:00 AM -4:00 PM; Info: Jeff Prior 202.822.6070, or jeff@afj.org
Y.E.S. Program –hiring 10 neighborhood advocates for the summer program, information call 810.238.1962.
Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings – needs a Director of External Client Services and Marketing, call 248.559.2097
Save America’s Treasures Grant – deadline May 20, 2008, information 202.682.5660
Flint Youth Theatre – seeks Artistic Director, visit www.fcccorp.org for information
The Art Colony at Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp needs sculpture instructors, call 734.663.9891
CALL FOR ARTISTS
Artists can now submit an artist profile on www.geneseefun.com, once you submit your profile, you can update and edit it any time. Be sure to include one or more photos of yourself and your work in your portrait gallery.
The Lathrup Village Community is accepting applications for its 5th Annual Lathrup Village Art in the Park. Applications must be postmarked by May 16. For information, call 248.557.2600 x 224 or recreation@lathrupvillage.org.
Flint Institute of Arts – is accepting photographs for a Gallery Cruise Exhibit in honor of GM’s 100th anniversary, Deadline July 11, 2008, call 238.1695
University of Michigan Health System is looking for gifts of art, deadline May 15, 2008; call 734.936.2787
Art Café seeks donations for their sculpture garden, deadline May 28, 2008, call 248.328.0108
Holt Community Arts Council is seeking an artist to create a permanent outdoor sculpture, http://holtarts.org/projects.htm
Marshall M. Fredricks Sculpture Museum – 2008 Regional Biennial Juried Sculpture Exhibition, June 13 to September 20, 2008, cash awards, call 989.964.7096
galerie d’ art in Portland Michigan is looking for artists to sell their work on consignment, call 517.647.6385
Kensington Metro Park is looking for artists to sell their work at the Heron Festival May 17 & 18, 2008, call 248.685.0603
A Room of Her Own Foundation invites women writers to apply for Literary Gift of Freedom Award, ($50,000), deadline October 31, 2008, http://www.aroomofherown.org/home.php
Governor’s Residence Artists Program – call for artists, deadline May 23, 2008, call 989.631.5930, x 1404
Grass Lake Fall Harvest Festival – seeks fine art and craft vendors (Saturday, September 20, 2008) deadline August 1, 2008, call 517.522.3705
Ann Arbor Arts Center - seeks submissions for its 86th Annual All Media Exhibition, postmark deadline June 23, call 734.994.8004, x 110
River Gallery in Chelsea – seeks artist submissions representing cultural diversity and general artist submissions, call 734.433.0826
Livingston Arts Council – 6th Annual Fine Arts Show, August 15 - 17, 2008, cash and ribbon awards presented, postmark deadline May 14, 2008, call 517.294.7562
Artcenter Traverse City – seeks submissions for its All Area/All Media Statewide Exhibition, June 20 – August 8, 2008, deadline May 20, 2008, call 231.941.9488
CK105.5 Michigan Pop Star Contest
deadline May 16, 2008, call 810.238.7300
THE GREATER FLINT ARTS COUNCIL IS AVAILABLE FOR RENT
Are you planning a party? Getting together for a special occasion? Consider renting GFAC gallery and kitchen facilities as you plan your event. Our space is perfect for up to 150 people. The Gallery is a fabulous setting for a wedding reception, bridal or baby shower, birthday, graduation open house, office party or organization fundraiser. The warm wood floors, intimate seating areas and dramatic art all around lend themselves to a comfortable, welcoming occasion. The GFAC Gallery is an ideal setting for business meetings and free wireless internet is available with rental. Call 810.238.2787, M-F from 9AM-5PM. for information.
NEWSLETTER DEADLINE
Please submit any information that you would like to have included in the Newsletter by the 15th of each month, for the following month, to news@greaterflintartscouncil.org or call 810.238.ARTS
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Greater Flint Arts Council
Thanks to our great volunteers each year, we are able to produce 4 outstanding festivals during the summer months and 12 wonderful gallery ArtWalk openings during the 2nd Friday ArtWalk. To keep from wearing out our volunteers, we are always in need of those who are interested in lending a hand. Whether you are in a group or organization, or an individual with a few hours to spare, we’d like to hear from you. Are you interested in becoming a volunteer group leader to help us in organizing any of the volunteer programs or would you like to volunteer for a specific task? Would you like to meet new people and share skills? Would you like to learn Event Planning? We would like to hear from you. We have forms at the Arts Council that you can fill out to let us know your preferences or you can email Cathy E. Johnson, Program Director, at cathy@greaterflintartscouncil.org. Find out about the opportunities that are available to you. Call 810.238.6875 for more information.
Red Ink Studio: Become involved with community revitalization through art. Red Ink Studio needs greeters, docents, contractors and others. Contact Erin Onweller at 810.210.6096.
Children’s Museum: Help children explore the museum, read to groups of children, help with arts/crafts projects, maintain exhibits/displays and answer phones. Tuesday-Saturday, 9-5pm. No experience needed, training provided. Call Cathy Kelly at 810.767.5437.
Whaley House Historical Museum needs volunteers as Docents and Home Tour Guides. Please Contact Whaley House at 810.235.6841 for information.
GFAC LONG ART HALLWAY
GFAC has works on display and for sale in the gallery’s Long Hallway. Stop in and take a look. We’re here 9-5 p.m., Monday through Friday. There are lots of wonderful pieces of art in stock…something for that special gift… something just for you!
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
2nd Friday Artwalk
What is the most exciting date you could bring someone to?
2nd Friday ArtWalk, of course! Spend an evening with outstanding art, gifted artists, superb food and terrific live music. Best of all, it’s free & open to the public in beautiful downtown Flint.
Greater Flint Arts Council’s, March 2008 ArtWalk featured the Preview Financial Plus Cool City Art Auction Exhibition. We thank our March sponsors Financial Plus Federal Credit Union, Fandangles’, Bishop International Airport and Brown & Brown Insurance.
Won’t you bring a friend to the next 2nd Friday ARTWALK? Greater Flint Arts Council would like to thank our amazing volunteers; Ronald McDonald, Margie Wentworth, Cal McKenzie, Harry Mohammed, Sarah Fuller, Qiana Towns, Rose Marie Bader, Michelle Chase, LaQuita Lawson & Barbara Mirsky, We couldn’t have done it without you!
WE SEND OUR HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES
The families and friends of Patricia Morello.
MEMBERS ON THE MOVE
Carole Brender has a site featuring items decorated with art, visit www.brenderart.etsy.com.
Congratulations to William Wallace (Wally) Green on the national debut of his new book Casino Thunderbird.
Alan Maciag has a solo exhibition at Twisten Fish Gallery, Elk Rapids from June 13 - 29, 2008.
Congratulations to Paul Rozycki on having two of his photos receive Honorable Mentions at the 2008 Train Photography Exhibit at the Shiawassee Arts Center.
MINIGRANT AWARDEES FISCAL YEAR 2008 ROUND I
The Minigrant program is a grant giving partnership funded by the State of Michigan through the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs (MCACA) and administered by 19 agencies in each region of the state. Minigrants are awarded for locally developed, high quality arts and cultural projects, which are special opportunities to address local arts and cultural needs and increase public access to arts and culture. Minigrants support a broad range of artistic expression from all cultures through projects which preserve, produce, and present traditional or contemporary arts and culture.
Round I of the Minigrant program for fiscal year 2008 awarding grants to these organizations in the amount of $6,000 for 3 (three) arts/cultural projects.
Organization |
County |
Project Title |
Award |
Kettering University |
Genesee |
Global Issues Film Festival |
$2,000 |
Southern Lakes Park & Recreation |
Genesee |
Fenton Family Jubil’Eve” |
$2,000 |
Flint Folk Music Society |
Genesee |
Flint Folk Festival - 2008 |
$2,000 |
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Total |
$6,000 |
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www.myspace.com/TheWhiting
www.rockfordartmuseum.org
www.lcinstitute.org
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www.thewhitehouseproject.org
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www.thecommunitychallenge.org
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