Thursday, May 14, 2009
KCK Arts Network Website
The KCK Arts Network is getting a website! Eventually this site will include directories of KCK artists and art venues, events listings, artist opportunities, and more. For now, there is information about the big June 12th Street Fest which is FREE and open to the public and will include artist vendors, local food, street performers and live music plus more.
Visual artists, you have until tomorrow to sign-up to display at the street fest... participation is free of charge! Details can be found on the KCK Arts Network website.
Pilates and Book Club at the YWCA
Attention Ladies! After the free Pilates class, feel free to drop into our very own Corner Coffee Cafe for a nutritious lunch. Soup, Salads and Sandwiches are always fresh. Menu changes daily, click here for today's menu! Service is always friendly and fast to accommodate your busy schedule.
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Common Grounds Book Discussion Group For more information about Common Grounds, contact: |
YWCA of Greater Kansas City
1017 N. 6th St.
Kansas City, KS 66101
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Contact Name: Jennifer Gruber
Telephone Number: 913-371-1105
Saturday, May 9, 2009
Call to Artists for Liberty Arts Festival Logo Design
The Liberty Arts Festival Committee (made up of the Liberty Arts Commission and Historic Downtown Liberty, Inc.) announces a call for logo design concepts for
A cash prize of $150.00 will be presented to the artist/ designer of the logo that is selected by an Arts Festival Committee appointed selection jury.
For a prospectus, rules of entry, entry form and waiver please contact
Executive Director
PO Box
Kansas City
913.371.0024 (office/gallery)
913.371-0247 (fax)
kariotisc@kvarts.org
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Call for Artists: Downtown KCK Street Fest - Friday, June 12, 4 – 9 pm
The KCK Arts Network is sponsoring a free arts street festival. Two blocks of Minnesota Avenue (KCK’s main downtown street) will be blocked off for festival artists, vendors, music and activities. The event includes: gallery openings for 2nd Fridays exhibits, one city block of artist vendors (between 7th and 8th Streets), music, street performers, puppets, children’s art activities, a giant participative mural, food and drink vendors and downtown restaurant participation.
Space for artists is FREE . . . bring your own set-up for your art. Set-up must be completed before the 4:00 pm start. Tear down is at 9:00 pm. We have reserved a large rain location in case of inclement weather.
Send the following information to reserve a space to Carol Kariotis, kariotisc@kvarts.org :
Name: ______________________________Address: ___________________________________________
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Email: __________________________________________ Telephone: _____________________________
Medium/What you will be selling: __________________________________________________________
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Description/size of your set-up: ____________________________________________________________
You will be sent information about the location of your space, etc. No electrical outlets or are available. All set-up needs must be accommodated by the artists. Call or email Carol Kariotis, 913-371-0024, for additional information.
Photographs by Cathy Denning at KVA&H
Alcott Arts Center's Second Saturday/Open Jam KC
Musicians bring your instruments and come jam with the other fellow musicians.
A reception will be held at 6pm . Our featured Artist this month is Levi Jiron. Levi was born March of 1977 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He is full-blooded (4/4) Isleta Pueblo Indian. He grew up on the Isleta Reservation, which is located just south of Albuquerque. He was raised on his grandparents farm and grew up helping his grandfather in the fields and tending to their animals.
Levi attended elementary school on the reservation but attended middle and high school in the neighboring community of Los Lunas, New Mexico. He graduated from High School in 1995 from Los Lunas High School.
In 1999 Levi, his wife, and son moved to Odessa, MO. When they moved to Missouri Levi and Lori both attended University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg. Levi graduated in 2003 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts with an emphasis in studio painting. Levi also found his love for creating sculptures during this time.
Levi has had artwork shown throughout, North Carolina, Missouri, and Kansas. Levi currently lives in Odessa with his wife and two sons, Ryder (11) and Cooper (1). He continues to create, show and sell artwork. You can learn more about Levi at levijiron.com. This is Levi's first time exhibiting at the Alcott or in Kansas City, Kansas. Come enjoy the blending of all elements to form these spectacular works of Art!
The Alcott is NOT ADA accessible.
Alcott Arts Center
180 S. 18th Street
Kansas City,KS 66102
913-233-2787
www.alcottartscenter.org
The Adventures of Steve Curtis
Come welcome Steve Curtis back home to KCK from his 3-week long trip to Wasilla, Alaska tomorrow morning at S2's weekly Friday Morning Coffee! Hope to see you there...
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Puss In Boots at the Alcott Arts Center Theater
I-35 to Roe (north) - Roe turns into 18th Street - cross the Kansas River & I-70 -
Or I-70 to the 18th Street North Exit
Located in the Old Alcott Elementary School on the left Across from Sun Fresh Market
Ticket prices $10 adults, $6 seniors and children under 12.
Friday
May 8th
7:00 pm
Saturday
May 9th
7:00 pm
Sunday
May 10th
2:00 pm
Friday
May 15th
7:00 pm
Saturday
May 16th
7:00 pm
Sunday
May 17th
2:00 pm
* Call 913-233-2787 * www.alcottartscenter.org. *
Art Marketing Workshop This Saturday!
An Introduction to Marketing, Networking, and Establishing Yourself
Lead by Lacey Lewis, Professional Artist
Saturday, May 9 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Kaw Valley Arts and Humanities, Inc.
756 Armstrong, KCK
Cost: $25
Workshop Topics Include:
- Creating a 'brand' for your art and marketing materials
- Artist statements, bios, resumes, and portfolios
- Where to start with exhibitions: Alternative venues, juried shows, art fairs, etc.
- Approaching commercial galleries: What to look for in a gallery, what galleries look for in an artist
- Basic gallery etiquette
- Contacting the press
- Grants and fellowships
- The importance of networking
Carol Kariotis, KVAH Executive Director
Tel. - 913.371.0024
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
May Downtown KCK Second Friday Art Walk
Kaw Valley Arts Gallery-756 Armstrong Ave.
Photography by Cathy Deening
also "Cafe Americana"
Pressroom Artists' Studios - 752 Armstrong Ave.
Studios open for public observation.
"Gospel Colors"
Paintings by Marc Chamberlain
Reception
YWCA 6th Street Gallery - 1017 N 6th St.
Works by Kale Van Leeuwen
Special discounts
strawberryhillpizza@yahoo.com
Dinner and Dessert Specials
After Art Walk Party
913-219-4858