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CAC ARTS NEWS No. 219 - 01/10/06 Part 1

COLORADO ARTS CONNECTION

Colorado Arts news - Part 1 of 2

Send your information and copy for the next CAC Arts News to Editor and Publisher Paul Saunders at artsnews@lpbroadband.net

THANKS!

Editor's Note:

About sixteen years ago, the state of the arts in Colorado was at that embryonic stage where there was the birth of local arts in the forming of councils to bring support and to bring together the the various arts groups and individuals. I won't go into all the history again but it is enough to say that many people at that time took up the leadership and vision to carry the state of the arts to active and significant support. When the state Colorado Council for the Arts seeded the beginnings of the Colorado Arts Consorium, one of the great persons who made the Consortium a service to the rural arts of Colorado was one of the founders, Ruth Dusenbury of Holyoke. It is with sadness for the loss to her family and the arts of Colorado that Ruth Dusenbury passed away on Friday, January 6th. Her funeral will be Friday the 13th at the Zion Luthern Church in Holyoke at 1:30 PM There will be no graveside services. Expressions may be sent to her daughter, Debra Dusenbury, 641 S. Baxter Ave. Holyoke, CO 80734-1446

Paul Saunders

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AND NOW FOR SOME GREAT COLORADO ARTS NEWS

(PS: I have received so many PSAs. Thank you! I will include some that came this last week in Next week's Arts News that have future dates for the events.)

Arts Partners:

The Animas Music Festival247.4075

Contact: Caitlin Connoughton-Cross 970/259.2606

Durango Arts Force

970.247.9411

Durango Friends of the Arts

970.385.9515

DURANGO ARTS FORCE PRESENTS

"Beginners Television Production Class"

The Durango Arts Force, an arts after school program, is now taking registrations for "Beginners Television Production Class."

Learn how to plan, shoot and edit a project selected by the class or group. Students will work in front of and behind the camera. This class will involve open-studio time to be scheduled by the student at no extra cost. The final project will be viewed at a class reception at the Durango Arts Center and be shown on channel 22.

High School Students only. Instructor: Jeanne Costello - Cost is $175

*All Classes will be held in the Durango Community Access Television (DCAT) Studio in the Smiley Building at 1309 East 3rd Avenue, Studio #27. Mondays, January 23rd through April 24th, at 4:15 to 6:15p.m.

*No classes on February 20th, and March 27th.

Registration deadline: Monday, January 16th.

Call 259-2606 or 375-3018 for more information.

802 E. 2nd Ave, Durango, CO 81301

Phone: 970/259.2606 Fax: 970/259.6571

Email: dac@frontier.net

Durango Contra Dance

247.5720

Inkslingers

259.6145

VSA Arts Colorado

303.777.0797

Resident

Organizations:

Durango Children's Museum

259.9234

Durango Community Access

Television

259.2802

Ballet Folklorico

759-2609

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The Durango Arts Center announces award winners for the 30th Annual Juried Exhibit. The Best of Show award was given to John Grow for his oil on canvas painting, "In the Beginning was the Word." The Juror's Choice award was given to Fran Mayfield for her acrylic painting, "Oak Tree Shadow." The Merit Award was given to Marie McCallum for her oil on canvas, "Mesa Motel." This year we also have four Honorable Mentions, Linda Echterhoff for her bronze on limestone, "Seed Pod", Ed Kruse for his pastel on paper, "Colorful Needles, Sarah Comerford for her oil on canvas with gold leaf, "Beatitudes", and Kathleen Holmes for her blacksmith with steel, the "Calla Lily Chandelier." The award winning pieces can be viewed at the Durango Arts Center, in the Barbara Conrad Gallery, Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. through January 27th.

This year we have created a new exhibit in association with the 30th Annual Juried Exhibit, an opportunity for non-accepted work, called the Salon de Refuse'. The Salon de Refuse' will be on exhibit at Steamworks Brewing Company for the same exhibit dates as the exhibit at the DAC.

This year's juror, Andrew John Cecil, selected the award winners. Mr. Andrew Cecil grew up in the American West and spent many of his formative years living and working in Montana. He resides in the Albuquerque, New Mexico area where he is the Exhibition Designer for the National Hispanic Cultural Center.

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Arts Partners: Public Service Announcement

The Animas Music Festival F O R I M M E D I A T E R E L E A S E

247.4075 Contact: Brian Wagner 970/259.2606

Durango Arts Force

January 5, 2006

259.2606

Durango Friends of the Arts

382.8897

Check out the Czech Republic

On Tuesday, January 10, 2006 at 5:30 pm in the Durango Arts center

Frank Fristensky will present a slide show from his recent trips to his native country, the Czech Republic. Frank will discuss the past and present life in this central European country, and some of the reasons why this picturesque land is becoming one of Europe's most attractive tourist destinations.

There is no charge, and drinks will be provided.

For more information call Frank at 749-3012.

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FROM THE CULTURAL ARTS COUNCIL OF ESTES PARK:

Join Us! make Your Dinner Reservations NOW!

January 25 & 29, 2006

Chinese New Year Celebration

Year of the Dog Year 4703

Estes Park, CO

Sponsored by the Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park & Gallery Restaurant & Bar

Wednesday January 25

Children's Mask Making Workshop

Estes Park Municipal Building

3:30 to 5:00 PM

Sponsored by the Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park

Materials Provided Free

This free public workshop is open to children grades K- 5 in the Park School District or Greater Estes Valley. During this one day workshop, kids will explore the significance of the Chinese mask and learn about the zodiac symbols that make up the Chinese calendar. Children, with the help of local artists, will create a dog or dragon mask that they can wear in the Children's New Year Parade on Sunday January 29. Basic mask supplies will be furnished, but children can bring their favorite art supplies as well. Class size is limited, and pre-registration is recommended. For more information or to register a student, call the Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park at 970-586-9203.

Sunday January 29

Children's New Year Parade - Year of the Dog

Around Bond Park in Downtown Estes Park

4:45 PM

Children and parents are invited to participate in this gala parade to herald the Chinese New Year. Participants are asked to assemble in the bus loading

area in front of the municipal building at 4:30 PM. Children are to bring the masks created at the special workshop, noisemakers or favorite stuffed dog. The parade will start at MacGregor Ave. and proceed around on Park Lane, and left onto Virginia Ave. Once they arrive at Elkhorn the parade will proceed on the sidewalk heading east, to meet Bruiser the Dog, a larger than life puppet who will invite the kids to participate in a short dance in front of the firecracker display, but within a safe distance of the display itself.

Firecracker Display

Bond Park in Downtown Estes Park

5:00 PM

Over 4,000 firecrackers will be lit to officially ring in the New Year. The public will be able to view the lit display from a sectioned off safe-distance viewing area.

Chinese Dinner & Silent Bid Auction

Gallery Restaurant & Bar

165 Virginia Courtyard Shops

Estes Park, Colorado

5:00 to 8:00 PM

$25 per person ($5 of each dinner benefits the Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park)

Reservations required, 970-586-1865

Featuring exquisite Chinese cuisine by Chef Matthew Brown

Fine Art Auction & Sale

5:00 to 8:00 PM

Fine Art Auction of 2 and 3D art on display in the restaurant and for sale by silent bid auction during the dinner. 100% of auction sales benefits the Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park's efforts to bring the national tour ARTS for the PARKS to Colorado this summer. For more information about the Art Auction call 586-9203.

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Looking for Artists, Performers, Volunteers and Silent Bid Auction Items

for the...........

14th Annual Imagine This! - Come Dance with the Arts!

February 18, 2006

Sponsored by the Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park

Estes Park High School

1600 Manford Ave.

Estes Park, Colorado

11 AM to 4 PM

Cost: $1 per individual

970-586-9203

This family style arts festival is geared for audiences of all ages featuring hands-on activities & live performances. Silent bid auction of over 200 community donated items, benefits Community Arts Programs in 2006

Please call us if you would like to to offer a hand-on activity, help with an activitiy or the Silent Bid Auction, 970-586-9203

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5th Annual Estes Park Plein Air 2006 - Painting the Parks

Estes Park, Colorado

National Paint Out in the Northern Rocky Mountains

August 5 - 25

Exhibition & Sale

August 26 - September 30

For more information: Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park, 970-586-9203

To obtain a prospectus visit www.EstesArts.com

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For more information contact:

Patricia Greenberg

Education Committee, Publicity Coordinator

(970) 577-9509

E-mail: info@artcenterofestes.com

Fax: (970) 586 – 3875

ART CENTER EXPANDS & RENOVATES ITS CLASSROOM SPACE,

RENEWING IT'S COMMITMENT TO QUALITY ART EDUCATION

Estes Park, CO

The Art Center kicks off its newly remodeled classroom space with an exciting variety of classes for beginning and experienced artists. We will be offering classes for those who would like to explore a new medium and learn new techniques. Classes will include three-dimensional art such as figurative sculpture, stained glass, glass beads and basket-making, as well as charcoal drawing, watercolors and oil painting taught by internationally known artists. The Art Center will be closed until Jan. 24th during our renovations. We kindly ask your patience as you enroll in our classes. If registering by phone, please leave a message and we will get back to you. Registration by mail from our class schedule brochure can be taken at any time. We will celebrate the new classroom space at our first opening reception on Jan. 27, 2006,

from 5:00 - 7:00pm. We hope to see you there and encourage you to participate in our new classes.

We’re expecting great things and are dedicated to your creative, learning experience!

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Because of your background in community involvement, the High Five Plain

Foundation Board of Directors would like to extent to you (and a guest) an invitation

to attend our 8th annual Valentine Recognition Celebration & Fundraiser. The event

will be held February 10, at the Strasburg High School (off I70) in Strasburg,

Colorado. A flyer, invitation, information, directions are included below.

Established as a 501C3 in 1995, The Foundation provides grants for

community health projects, scholarships, funding for emergency services, fire & recreation special district support, annual ARTs concert series, and projects supporting community sustainability and infrastructure.

Please RSVP by phone or email. We will be honored to have you as our

guest! And, be safe!!

Frank I. Doyle, President

INVITATION

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The High Five Plains Foundation

Board of Directors request your company at our 8th annual

High Five Plains Foundation Recognition Celebration

on Friday, 10 February, 2006

at five-thirty o'clock, Strasburg School, Strasburg, Colorado

Guests: welcome

Complimentary: Donations welcomed

Attire: Business

5:30 Socializing, meet Foundation supporters, donors, community leaders

6:00 Gourmet Buffet (by Antelope Hills)

--- Music by Jerry Barlow, popular Celtic-Classical Artist

7:00 Welcome, National Anthem, Invocation, Pledge,Tributes

--- The Foundation: a day in the life

--- 2005 review + achievements

--- Meet the Board

--- Real Stories: Grants / Scholarships / Emergency Recipients

--- Real Stories: Donors / Supporters / Volunteers

--- Meet Our Leadership: Law Enforcement, County,

Foundation collaboration

(SPECIAL) Live Auction, Special Speakers, Great Door Prizes

RSVP(#) - Patty Doyle 303-622-9588 / 303-881-0850 pattyjaned@tds.net

"Yes* *please RSVP (above)

" No*please email or call anyway

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DIRECTIONS

Take I70 East past Aurora to Exit 310 (Strasburg).

North over the bridge to Colfax.

Right on Colfax (couple blocks) to Monroe.

Left on Monroe, North past Colorado.

Left on Monroe (aka Strasburg mile road) to Strasburg School Parking lot.

Follow signs.

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Subject: Rivers and Tides

From: art@theothersidearts.com

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The Otherside Arts

Rivers and Tides;

Join The Other Side Arts this Saturday January 14th at 6 pm. for the

showing of the film" Rivers and Tides", a portrait of Andy

Goldsworthy, an artist whose specialty is ephemeral sculptures made from

elements of nature. We will be showing this film at our new Aurora

location at 1400 Dallas St. (map at bottom)

"Fascinating! When a Goldsworthy piece comes together -- it's magical, profound in its simplicity." -- Edward Guthmann, SF Chronicle

"The movie is breathtaking. It allows your mind to wander into speculative corners. It lingers long after the images leave the screen."-- Jon Carroll, SF Chronicle

"Ravishingly beautiful"-- Stephen Holden, NY Times

"Truly Great" -- Kenneth Baker, SF Chronicle

"Hypnotically dazzling!" -- David Fear, SF Bay Guardian

"This is a must-see film. An hour and a half of pure, awe-inspiring beauty." -- Catherine Graham, Santa Cruz Sentinal

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Temples,

Shrines and PortalsFriday January 06, 2006

Opening Reception

7-11 pm

1644 Platte St. Denver, Co

Seven artists explore ancient and modern forms as intimate expressions of

the personal sacred. Works by Ken Phillips, Judy Trujillo, Eileen O'Brien,

Kristin Rankin, Donneve Rae, Gina Kinder, and Ina Gustafsen include

watercolor, acrylic, scratch board, fabric, mixed media, metal work and

sculpture. Opening reception January 6, 2006 7-11 P.M. Coffee with the

artists, January 15, 2006, noon- 4 P.M.; Closing reception January 28,

2006, 7-9 P.M. Regular gallery hours, Monday-Friday 1-5 P.M.

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Subject: Arts Events This Week ARTSALIVE - FT. COLLINS

From: webmaster@artsavlivefc.org

NEWS :Arts Alive Honors Elizabeth Elliott,

Founder of Opera Fort Collins with Medallion of Peace Award at Annual

Mosaic of the Arts Event

Arts Alive Fort Collins is proud to announce this year’s recipient of the

Medallion of Peace Award is Elizabeth Elliott. This 5th annual award is

given to a community member who has made exceptional contributions to the

growth of the arts in Fort Collins. Elliott, a professionally trained

singer, is well-known in the Fort Collins arts and music community and is

the founder and guiding force behind Opera Fort Collins. Arts Alive will

make the presentation at their annual Mosaic of the Arts Dinner on

Saturday, January 28, 2006 at the Fort Collins Country Club.

Past recipients of the Medallion of Peace Award include Bob Coonts

(2002), Denise and Bruce Freestone (2003), Carol Ann and Gary Hixon

(2003), Jack Curfman (2004), and Will Schwartz (2005).

Mosaic of the Arts, a celebration of the vibrant Fort Collins arts

community, is a gala evening of cocktails, delectable cuisine, music and

spectacular silent and live auction items. Tickets are $100 per person

and can be purchased through Arts Alive at 970-482-2232.