...And I have been busy at work getting together newspaper and magazine clippings for our next scrapbook! The Alliance and it's events have been featured in TONS of local publications, and that is definitely something to be excited about!
If you are interested in the events and the Alliance itself, you can even stop by to check us out and look through our scrapbooks!
Friday, December 7, 2007
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
Gift Ideas at the Alliance!
Hi, everyone its Chelsea! Today my internship was a bit out of the ordinary. Instead of working at my computer I sneaked away to check out all the colorful and interesting pieces in the gift shop. Don't tell anyone, but I was doing some Christmas window shopping on the job.
I really loved these adorable little table and chair sets made out of wine corks and beautiful painted wine glasses.
Also, my best friend has a black and white kitchen, and these matching salt and pepper shakers would be the perfect complement.
I am definitely keeping the Alliance gift shop in mind for my Christmas shopping this year.
I really loved these adorable little table and chair sets made out of wine corks and beautiful painted wine glasses.
Also, my best friend has a black and white kitchen, and these matching salt and pepper shakers would be the perfect complement.
I am definitely keeping the Alliance gift shop in mind for my Christmas shopping this year.
Sunday, November 18, 2007
Wasn't this a Kick in the Pants?
We hope that you had a great time at ART ROYALE 2007.
The Alliance Cheerleaders thought it was a real "Kick in the Pants!"
Lisa Geertsen created this fun photo op as part of the event. Interactive at it's best, guests enjoyed posing for zany pictures all night long.
A few guests found a date and enjoyed the drama...
Above is Bachelor Number One (Alliance Board member Bill Goldman) chosen by the Bachelorette (SW FL Symphony Past President Carol Robinson) in the Art Royale version of "The Dating Game." Dressed as a Drama Queen is one of the Alliance's favorite volunteers Lana Vail.
Some guests rekindled their flame...Mark and Susan Moye celebrated their 29th Wedding Anniversary at the event. A love note to them was left in the Digital Sandbox interactive exhibit at the event (booth created by artist Gerard Damiano).
Other guests in costumes really got into Playing Games!
I hope you all enjoyed the evening, and if you missed it, I hope you enjoy this photographic re-run!
The Alliance Cheerleaders thought it was a real "Kick in the Pants!"
Lisa Geertsen created this fun photo op as part of the event. Interactive at it's best, guests enjoyed posing for zany pictures all night long.
A few guests found a date and enjoyed the drama...
Above is Bachelor Number One (Alliance Board member Bill Goldman) chosen by the Bachelorette (SW FL Symphony Past President Carol Robinson) in the Art Royale version of "The Dating Game." Dressed as a Drama Queen is one of the Alliance's favorite volunteers Lana Vail.
Some guests rekindled their flame...Mark and Susan Moye celebrated their 29th Wedding Anniversary at the event. A love note to them was left in the Digital Sandbox interactive exhibit at the event (booth created by artist Gerard Damiano).
Other guests in costumes really got into Playing Games!
I hope you all enjoyed the evening, and if you missed it, I hope you enjoy this photographic re-run!
Saturday, November 17, 2007
Friday, November 16, 2007
TOMORROW IS THE DAY!!
Preparations are underway for Art Royale 2007! The Alliance for the Art's campus is starting it's transformation for tomorrow night!
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
With Art Royale only FOUR days away, the Alliance for the Arts is getting the last minute things together for the big event to occur. Art Royale 2007, The Games People Play, has left a lot of imagination and creation for everyone involved. In these below pictures you can see the soda being brought in, Joanne and her team working hard on the Auction baskets and some neat auction items that you must see. Here is a little sneak peak at some of the baskets and one unique item that will sure to blow your mind. It is a bread holder but when you open it up it is a miniture kitchen! These are just some of the games that people play but you have to come on Saturday to see more!! See you there!
Some baskets being put together for Saturday night!!
Hard at work!
Here is a sample of one of the Auction items...
Some baskets being put together for Saturday night!!
Hard at work!
Here is a sample of one of the Auction items...
Friday, November 9, 2007
Silent Auction
ART ROYALE IS JUST A WEEK AWAY!
While you are at this gala event, make sure to check out the silent auction that will be going on in the Foulds Theater! Here is a slideshow of just a few of the items up for bid at the silent auction!
(AND keep in mind that at 8:15, there will be a live auction outside on the main stage)
While you are at this gala event, make sure to check out the silent auction that will be going on in the Foulds Theater! Here is a slideshow of just a few of the items up for bid at the silent auction!
(AND keep in mind that at 8:15, there will be a live auction outside on the main stage)
Friday, November 2, 2007
November is a busy month!
Along with Art Royale happening this month, the Alliance also has another event you should add to your calendar! It is called Transmissions and it is a juried competition.
The theme is "Communication: The imparting or interchange of thoughts, opinions, or information by speech, writing, or signs."
Artwork can include photography, sculpture, painting (oil, acrylic, collage, watercolor, mixed media), prints, and drawings.
Here is the breakdown of dates this is all happening:
November 26th: Artists deliver artwork to the Alliance between 9-5PM
November 27th: Artwork juried by the Exhibition Committee
November 28th: Notify artists and pickup of non-juried work
November 30th: Opening reception from 5-7PM
The artwork will be on display from November 30th through January 9th, 2008.
If you are interested in submitting your work to be juried, there are a few requirements.
The theme is "Communication: The imparting or interchange of thoughts, opinions, or information by speech, writing, or signs."
Artwork can include photography, sculpture, painting (oil, acrylic, collage, watercolor, mixed media), prints, and drawings.
Here is the breakdown of dates this is all happening:
November 26th: Artists deliver artwork to the Alliance between 9-5PM
November 27th: Artwork juried by the Exhibition Committee
November 28th: Notify artists and pickup of non-juried work
November 30th: Opening reception from 5-7PM
The artwork will be on display from November 30th through January 9th, 2008.
If you are interested in submitting your work to be juried, there are a few requirements.
- All 2D artwork must be wired and ready to hang.
- All 3D artwork must not exceed six feet in any direction or 150 lbs.
- Artists must furnish pedestals.
- All artwork must have been completed in the last two years and not previously shown at the Alliance.
- Artists are responsible for shipping cost.
There is a non-refundable entry fee of $10 for Alliance members and $25 for non-members to submit work to this show. One entry can include up to three artworks.
Make November a month to remember and get involved with your local arts community!!
Thursday, November 1, 2007
Calling all Instructors!
The Alliance for the Arts is currently looking for visual art instructors. The children's winter camp is quickly approaching and the Alliance is searching for enthusiastic art instructors to join our team. To qualify you must have experience working with children and an education and/or art background is highly preferred. The Alliance for the arts believes there is an artist in all of us and we want our educators to strive to bring out the creativity each camper. The more experience with a variety of mediums the better!
This year's winter camp will be held December 24 - January 4 from 9am -4pm. There are two sessions available, Monday/Wednesday and Thursday/Friday. December 24 and 31 will be half days 9am - 1pm, and December 25 and January 1 will be closed. The Alliance for the Arts offers $12-$15/hr depending on experience.
If you are interested please email our education coordinator Amy Smith at education@artinlee.org.
This year's winter camp will be held December 24 - January 4 from 9am -4pm. There are two sessions available, Monday/Wednesday and Thursday/Friday. December 24 and 31 will be half days 9am - 1pm, and December 25 and January 1 will be closed. The Alliance for the Arts offers $12-$15/hr depending on experience.
If you are interested please email our education coordinator Amy Smith at education@artinlee.org.
T-minus 16 days - Art Royale 2007
Compiled with photos, video, audio, and talents of the Art Royale Media Collective, this video gives an example of what this signature event is all about. Although each year begins with fresh ideas, the excitement and originality of each year is intrinsic. Get this many creative people together with unique challenges, and an explosion of color, laughter, discovery, and buzz is bound to happen!
Check out more on this year's event Art Royale 2007: The Games People Play at www.artroyale.org. Tickets are also available here.
See you there!
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Walk Through the Arts!!
On Saturday, October 20,2007, Alliance for the Arts held it's 4th Annual Walk Through the Arts Event. With thirty companies partcipating, around fifteen demonstrations and ten performances, not even the rain could stop this event from being a huge success!! Family and friends gathered from all around to see what Southwest Florida arts has to offer.
Many people walked around the grounds to different tables for fun, entertainment and education. Here is a picture of the Aboriginals:Art of the First Person table.
Weavers of Char-Lee were also a huge hit with their demonstrations of Weaving and Spinning.
Guests also wandered into the Foulds Theatre for performances by Dance Bochette, Cypress Lake High Orchestra, Creative Theatre Workshop, Hot Flashz, Young Artists Awards, Ring of Emerald School of Irish Dance and Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre.
Here are some pictures of Irish Stepdance, a scene from the Wizard of Oz from Creative Theatre Workshop and the winner from last years Young Artists Awards Scholarship.
Outside, the Schoolhouse Theatre and the Gulf Coast Symphony performed in the drizzling rain!
There were many amazing demonstrations such as Organic Floral Art, Book Binding, Fold-Forming, Storytime, Painting/Transfers, Acrylic Painting, Portrait Oil Painting, Art Quilts, Watercolor, Calligraphy, Watercolor, Weaving and Spinning, Clay Building and Wire Wrapping.
In this next picture, this guests had a little help from the instructors glasses to make sure that he was sewing his quilt just right!
Thanks goes out to all of the participants that helped to make Walk Through the Arts 2007 an amazing experience for all ages!Also a big pat on the back to Amy Smith for all of her hard work and dedication to this event!
Megan Jones, Events Intern
Many people walked around the grounds to different tables for fun, entertainment and education. Here is a picture of the Aboriginals:Art of the First Person table.
Weavers of Char-Lee were also a huge hit with their demonstrations of Weaving and Spinning.
Guests also wandered into the Foulds Theatre for performances by Dance Bochette, Cypress Lake High Orchestra, Creative Theatre Workshop, Hot Flashz, Young Artists Awards, Ring of Emerald School of Irish Dance and Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre.
Here are some pictures of Irish Stepdance, a scene from the Wizard of Oz from Creative Theatre Workshop and the winner from last years Young Artists Awards Scholarship.
Outside, the Schoolhouse Theatre and the Gulf Coast Symphony performed in the drizzling rain!
There were many amazing demonstrations such as Organic Floral Art, Book Binding, Fold-Forming, Storytime, Painting/Transfers, Acrylic Painting, Portrait Oil Painting, Art Quilts, Watercolor, Calligraphy, Watercolor, Weaving and Spinning, Clay Building and Wire Wrapping.
In this next picture, this guests had a little help from the instructors glasses to make sure that he was sewing his quilt just right!
Thanks goes out to all of the participants that helped to make Walk Through the Arts 2007 an amazing experience for all ages!Also a big pat on the back to Amy Smith for all of her hard work and dedication to this event!
Megan Jones, Events Intern
Play it again, Sam.
Well, it wasn't "Casablanca," but it was a classic evening. The audience who gathered to hear ABC Newsman Sam Donaldson make political predictions and off the cuff remarks enjoyed a refreshing and relaxed time. Several members submitted questions that local ABC Anchor (and one of the Gulfshore Life bachelors gracing the pages of the September issue) Len Jennings posed to Mr. Donaldson following his initial remarks.
Among his predictions: Hilliary Clinton will win the Democratic nomination, and it's unclear who will get the Republican nod, though he gives best odds to Mitt Romney. Donaldson also stands up in favor of compromise as the best method to move forward on issues such as immigration.
So what did all this have to do with the arts? The political climate in which we live is a heated, highly contested, and opinionated one. It seems just about every one you meet has a strong thought or persuasion about at least one issue: economy, global warming, pollution, religion, feminisim - you name it. These opinions are part of the cultural fiber of our world, our nation, and our communities. Because the arts reflect emotions, messages, and other conversation starters, these issues inevitably turn up on a canvas, in a play, inside song lyrics. The Alliance for the Arts organzed an event that helps start conversations on topics within our community that become part of our cultural identity. Art is everywhere.
Art, in the literal sense, was also present at Cultural Conversations. Above is one of 12 editorial cartoon contest student winners, Chelsea Manning of Cypress Lake Middle. News Press Cartoonist and local artists Doug MacGregor displayed is and other political cartoons created by Lee County Middle School students as part of a Ding Darling days contest, and Art Royale Artists lead by Steve McCarney, dressed as world political leaders and demonstrated a new game called "In Power," which is about navigating and negotiating current events. Just a couple of examples of how political culture infuses the local creative landscape.
Among his predictions: Hilliary Clinton will win the Democratic nomination, and it's unclear who will get the Republican nod, though he gives best odds to Mitt Romney. Donaldson also stands up in favor of compromise as the best method to move forward on issues such as immigration.
So what did all this have to do with the arts? The political climate in which we live is a heated, highly contested, and opinionated one. It seems just about every one you meet has a strong thought or persuasion about at least one issue: economy, global warming, pollution, religion, feminisim - you name it. These opinions are part of the cultural fiber of our world, our nation, and our communities. Because the arts reflect emotions, messages, and other conversation starters, these issues inevitably turn up on a canvas, in a play, inside song lyrics. The Alliance for the Arts organzed an event that helps start conversations on topics within our community that become part of our cultural identity. Art is everywhere.
Art, in the literal sense, was also present at Cultural Conversations. Above is one of 12 editorial cartoon contest student winners, Chelsea Manning of Cypress Lake Middle. News Press Cartoonist and local artists Doug MacGregor displayed is and other political cartoons created by Lee County Middle School students as part of a Ding Darling days contest, and Art Royale Artists lead by Steve McCarney, dressed as world political leaders and demonstrated a new game called "In Power," which is about navigating and negotiating current events. Just a couple of examples of how political culture infuses the local creative landscape.
Friday, October 19, 2007
Taking a Walk..
Well this past week has been pretty busy at the Alliance for the Arts. We have been working hard on getting the Art Royale invitations folded, sealed and sent out! I just can't wait for the November 17th event!!
Amy Smith has also been busy with the event that is happening tomorrow, Walk Through the Arts. This family event is going to be a blast. We have performances scheduled, demonstrations and amazing raffle prizes! We also have food and drinks and many of your local companies will be present with information for you!! So make sure you come out and take a walk through the arts! TOMORROW!!!
Thanks...Megan Jones, Events Intern
Amy Smith has also been busy with the event that is happening tomorrow, Walk Through the Arts. This family event is going to be a blast. We have performances scheduled, demonstrations and amazing raffle prizes! We also have food and drinks and many of your local companies will be present with information for you!! So make sure you come out and take a walk through the arts! TOMORROW!!!
Thanks...Megan Jones, Events Intern
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Spotlight on the Arts Week!
October 14 - October 20 is...
Spotlight on the Arts Week: Creativity in Lee County Takes Centerstage
Because of the incredible season of offerings across Lee County, the Alliance for the Arts appealed to the Board of County Commissioners to proclaim a special week to really highlight our local arts scene. They agree that this is a great way to recognize all there is to do.
Above is a photo of Arts Coalition members (left to right) Sharon McAllister, ArtFest Fort Myers, Jason Parrish and Rachel Burtram, Florida Repertory Theatre, Kathleen Moye, Alliance for the Arts, and Michelle Patrick, Sidney and Berne Davis Arts Center with the Lee County Commissioners accepting the Proclamation this past Tuesday.
During this week, we'll have lots going on...check back for a detailed listing, but for now, save the dates for Cultural Conversations on Oct. 18th (http://www.artinlee.org/special_events/culturalconversations.html) and Walk Through the Arts (http://www.artinlee.org/special_events/walkthroughthearts.html) and get set for one AMAZING year in the arts!
Spotlight on the Arts Week: Creativity in Lee County Takes Centerstage
Because of the incredible season of offerings across Lee County, the Alliance for the Arts appealed to the Board of County Commissioners to proclaim a special week to really highlight our local arts scene. They agree that this is a great way to recognize all there is to do.
Above is a photo of Arts Coalition members (left to right) Sharon McAllister, ArtFest Fort Myers, Jason Parrish and Rachel Burtram, Florida Repertory Theatre, Kathleen Moye, Alliance for the Arts, and Michelle Patrick, Sidney and Berne Davis Arts Center with the Lee County Commissioners accepting the Proclamation this past Tuesday.
During this week, we'll have lots going on...check back for a detailed listing, but for now, save the dates for Cultural Conversations on Oct. 18th (http://www.artinlee.org/special_events/culturalconversations.html) and Walk Through the Arts (http://www.artinlee.org/special_events/walkthroughthearts.html) and get set for one AMAZING year in the arts!
Local Business Leaders at the Alliance
Wednesday October 10, 2007 was a busy day! Business leaders from Lehigh Acres traveled to the Alliance for the first half of their day full of arts and non-profit organizations learning. It's a part of the Lehigh Chamber of Commerce Leadership Development program: Leadership Lehigh.
First thing, the Southwest Florida Symphony presented to them about the opportunities in Symphonic Music. Then Gulfshore Playhouse talked about what it takes to start and grow a theatre. The Alliance for the Arts spent time telling them about the arts in Lee County in general.
Among the many brochures and fliers, one thing they mosts certainly took with them is a firm sense that there is PLENTY to do and get involved with around this area.
Also, contrary to popular saying, arts and culture is not the icing on the cake...it's the yeast in the dough that makes a community and its businesses grow and rise. That's certainly a cause worth supporting!
By they way, the play "Life (x) 3" closes tomorrow night at the Foulds. Be sure and get your tickets! The Lehigh Leadership group is posing on the play's set!
Saturday, October 6, 2007
Pots, Prints, and Paintings OH YEAH!
Last night's opening reception featuring Artists Barbara Yeomans, Tim Lienhardt, and Stephen Johnson was stellar at the Alliance for the Arts.
Charlie Matthews and Barbara Yeomans
Tim Lienhardt and Madeline Plummer
Stephen Johnson
The Bettie Page Boys rocked the house...
And we learned that Art Apreciation starts early...
Overall, it was fun to see a few familiar faces from exhibits last year, including artists Jeff Mudgett and Dorothy Causey.
The next opening is on November 30th, for our juried show "Transmissions." There's also still time to get your artwork into this show, if you'd like. Just click on this link to download a prospectus! http://www.artinlee.org/special_events/upcomingexhibits.html
Till next time...
Kathleen
Charlie Matthews and Barbara Yeomans
Tim Lienhardt and Madeline Plummer
Stephen Johnson
The Bettie Page Boys rocked the house...
And we learned that Art Apreciation starts early...
Overall, it was fun to see a few familiar faces from exhibits last year, including artists Jeff Mudgett and Dorothy Causey.
The next opening is on November 30th, for our juried show "Transmissions." There's also still time to get your artwork into this show, if you'd like. Just click on this link to download a prospectus! http://www.artinlee.org/special_events/upcomingexhibits.html
Till next time...
Kathleen
Friday, October 5, 2007
The Season at the Foulds...unfolds!
Thursday Oct. 4th was the very first performance in the 2007-2008 Season at the Foulds!
Kristen Coury with the Gulfshore Playhouse did an outstanding job in directing "Life (x) 3" a contemporary play by French playwright, Yazmina Reza. A VIP crowd of around 100 gathered for the opening night along with a reception afterward with the actors. We were rubbing elbows and thoroughly enjoying the fast-paced show in the newly renovated space. Lots of photos were taken, but my favorite was one of me and Bev MacNellis, volunteer extraordinaire for Gulfshore Playhouse.
Bev has worked tirelessly to help behind the scenes, coordinating many of the volunteer-strong events and activities for the brand new troupe. I think she deserves a little tony of her own!
By the way, if you're looking for a great night out, definitely add Gulfshore Playhouse featured at the Foulds Theatre to your "to-do" list. Click on this link: http://www.gulfshoreplayhouse.org/ to find out more. Learn more about what's happening at the Foulds later on this season, click on this link: www.artinlee.org/special_events/seasoncalendar.html.
Enjoy the show!
Kathleen Moye
Kristen Coury with the Gulfshore Playhouse did an outstanding job in directing "Life (x) 3" a contemporary play by French playwright, Yazmina Reza. A VIP crowd of around 100 gathered for the opening night along with a reception afterward with the actors. We were rubbing elbows and thoroughly enjoying the fast-paced show in the newly renovated space. Lots of photos were taken, but my favorite was one of me and Bev MacNellis, volunteer extraordinaire for Gulfshore Playhouse.
Bev has worked tirelessly to help behind the scenes, coordinating many of the volunteer-strong events and activities for the brand new troupe. I think she deserves a little tony of her own!
By the way, if you're looking for a great night out, definitely add Gulfshore Playhouse featured at the Foulds Theatre to your "to-do" list. Click on this link: http://www.gulfshoreplayhouse.org/ to find out more. Learn more about what's happening at the Foulds later on this season, click on this link: www.artinlee.org/special_events/seasoncalendar.html.
Enjoy the show!
Kathleen Moye
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
Hi, everyone! This past few weeks have been really exciting for the Alliance. We have completely redone the lobby for the opening of the first season at the foulds theatre.
The walls have been given a fresh coat of light green and beige paint. Also, new furniture including a cream colored couch, and a matching rug, tables and chairs help make the room more welcoming for guests when they come to the Foulds Theater.
The walls have been given a fresh coat of light green and beige paint. Also, new furniture including a cream colored couch, and a matching rug, tables and chairs help make the room more welcoming for guests when they come to the Foulds Theater.
Update...
Hello again!!
The annual meeting for the Alliance for the Arts was Monday, September 24, 2007. And I have successfully finished the scrapbook of all of the publicity in the local newspapers, magazines for September 2006 to September 2007.
Including in the scrapbook were articles from Art Royale 2006, Angels of the Arts 2007, many gallery openings and previews, class schedules, Asia Fest 2006 and much more! It turned out to be a colorful and informative book of everything that the Alliance for the Arts has had published. I worked very hard and long on this scrapbook and I feel that it turned out excellent and it just shows how amazing the Alliance really is.
I don't want to see another pair of scissors or glue for a while!!
Dance Alliance also launched recently on September 20, 2007. The opening party was a huge success with Janice Barringer as the guest speaker, along with the other teachers. After the lecture in the theatre, lite refreshments and delicious snacks were provided in the gallery. The turnout was great as well as the company!
Dance Alliance continued the next two days at Cypress Lakes High School with a ton of energy and a whole lot of dancing! Instructors and students learnt many new techniques and dancing styles throughout the weekend and concluded on Saturday afternoon.
Lori worked extremely hard to get this program started and at the end of the day, she deserves a well earned pat on the back. Dance Alliance was a huge success and now hopefully this can become an annual event!
Walk thru the Arts is upcoming!! Until then...take care!
Megan Jones
The annual meeting for the Alliance for the Arts was Monday, September 24, 2007. And I have successfully finished the scrapbook of all of the publicity in the local newspapers, magazines for September 2006 to September 2007.
Including in the scrapbook were articles from Art Royale 2006, Angels of the Arts 2007, many gallery openings and previews, class schedules, Asia Fest 2006 and much more! It turned out to be a colorful and informative book of everything that the Alliance for the Arts has had published. I worked very hard and long on this scrapbook and I feel that it turned out excellent and it just shows how amazing the Alliance really is.
I don't want to see another pair of scissors or glue for a while!!
Dance Alliance also launched recently on September 20, 2007. The opening party was a huge success with Janice Barringer as the guest speaker, along with the other teachers. After the lecture in the theatre, lite refreshments and delicious snacks were provided in the gallery. The turnout was great as well as the company!
Dance Alliance continued the next two days at Cypress Lakes High School with a ton of energy and a whole lot of dancing! Instructors and students learnt many new techniques and dancing styles throughout the weekend and concluded on Saturday afternoon.
Lori worked extremely hard to get this program started and at the end of the day, she deserves a well earned pat on the back. Dance Alliance was a huge success and now hopefully this can become an annual event!
Walk thru the Arts is upcoming!! Until then...take care!
Megan Jones
Monday, September 24, 2007
Art Royale Preview Party
Hello again! This weekend has been so busy with events going on at the Alliance! Not only did we have Dance Alliance, but we held our Art Royale Preview Party Saturday night!
The artists, sponsors, and guests were there to enjoy music, entertainment, and refreshments. But hey, what better way is there to explain the night than with pictures?
eugenia
The artists, sponsors, and guests were there to enjoy music, entertainment, and refreshments. But hey, what better way is there to explain the night than with pictures?
eugenia
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