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Wednesday, February 3, 2010
WATCH FOR NEW 2010 EVENTS
Friday, October 30, 2009
Caring Hearts, Sharing Art
The eagerly awaited annual “Caring Hearts-Sharing Art” benefit sale for Friendship Bridge is slated for Sunday, Nov. 8, from 3 to 6 pm at the Salida SteamPlant Riverside Annex.
Now in its fifth year, this immensely popular “Salida holiday tradition” fundraiser features a large collection of new and pre-owned artwork, sculpture, jewelry, fine crafts, and unique Guatemalan tipica--all for sale at bargain prices. Experienced shoppers arrive early for the best selection; and a juried assortment of the most exceptional wares also are sold by silent auction. Gourmet snacks, beverages, and music round out the afternoon of fun; and the event is a virtual sellout every year.
Friendship Bridge is a non-profit, non-governmental organization that provides microcredit and educational programs so Guatemalan women and their families can create their own solutions to poverty. All of the goods in the Salida sale are donated; and all proceeds directly benefit Guatemalan families and communities via Friendship Bridge “Circles” in this and other towns throughout the U.S.
The “Caring Hearts-Sharing Art” sale is one of several popular events held annually by the Salida Circle of Friendship Bridge. For more information about this innovative program, visit www.friendshipbridge.org
Broadway on the River
Circus of Ages
WORDS.
Monday, August 24, 2009
First Annual Salida Studio Tour
Saturday August 29, 9 am - 5 pm
Spend a fun day at the first annual Salida Studio Tour - sponsored by Salida ArtWorks
Sixteen of Salida's top artists will be opening their studios FREE to the general public! It's a rare opportunity to meet and chat with your favorite artists, see where and how they work, watch them demonstrate their skills...and have a chance to buy some fine original works direct from the artist!
Most of these fascinating studios are within easy walking distance of downtown Salida; and all are within 5 miles. Colorful maps of this free studio tour are available now at the Salida Library, Chivvis & Lovell Gallery, Maverick Potter Gallery and online at www.salidaartworks.org.
Monday, August 10, 2009
August Creative Mixer - this Thursday
at the
ArtWorks Creative Mixer
this THURSDAY, August 13
6 pm - 8 pm at the Steamplant
Join Fellow "creative's" (artists, poets, writers, performers, dancers and musicians) for 2 hours of socialization, FREE appetizers and a cash bar.
Meet the Artists in Residences - Shirley, Alex, and Kelly...they leave town on August 15!
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Salida Artists in Residence!
A stipulation for the residency is that each artisan provides a community service. Kelly is developing a portfolio of greeting cards at Columbine Manor. Alex is presenting a workshop on Creative Fiction at the library, 1-5 on Aug 9th. Anyone interested should contact him at 347-306-4834. Shirley is seeking individuals who want to learn photography to work with them one-on-one. Shirley can be reached at 310-490-0653.
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Tango enthusiasts and Tango curious!
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Where: Rich Tyler and Roberta Smith's studio in Poncha Springs.
118 Halley's Alley (near CR 120 and Hwy 285 in Poncha Springs)
Class 7-8:30pm
Guided Practica 8:30 - 9:30pm
(see description below)
NO PARTNER NECESSARY!
$10-15 (sliding scale)
Pre-registration is desired. Pay at the event. Please email robynengel@gmail.com or call Rebecca at 719-539-2321
This evening has been designed to be all inclusive! This means that no
matter the dance level you will benefit.
7:00 - 8:30pm *The Class* The first half an hour of this class will give absolute beginners a great introduction to Argentine Tango, and for the more seasoned dancers it will be a helpful refresher. In the following hour of the class we will build on information and movements taught in the beginning. We will work on a series of movements that will begin simple and continue to get more challenging.
We will cover the following elements: *the organic tango embrace* as the crux of communication, *exercises* in class with partners as well as some you can do at home on your own, *technique* that will begin to reveal the magic of the connection between leader and follower, and the importance of *dissociation *and* hip rotation* for both leaders and followers.
8:30 - 9:30pm *The Guided Practica*(practice). Adrian and Robyn will DJ music, answer questions, and perform. If there is desire for more advanced material we can give out more information one on one during the practica. We welcome any questions. Especially questions about musicality and musicality in dancing as Adrian is also a Tango musician.
Adrian and Robyn come to us from San Francisco where they are popular social dancers and occasional teachers. Their dancing is described as creative, fluid, playful, and musical. Robyn has been very involved in the San Francisco Tango community since she fell in love with the Tango four years ago. She has taught with Sean Dockery, Ben Thoma, and Charity Lebron. Adrian is an engineer turned musician. He co-founded Trio Garufa, the most danceable Argentine Tango ensemble in California. He spends a lot of time in Buenos Aires. There, he studied the dance with Marcelo Varela and Analia Vega, Gustavo Naveira, Sebastian Arce and Chico Frumboli. He has taught musicality classes with Homer Ladas and Trio Garufa.
Monday, June 22, 2009
Circus With a Purpose
Wednesday, June 24, 6:30 p.m. at The Book Haven in Salida
Circus WAVE is coming to Salida in July 2009, and as a prelude Jennifer Dempsey, director of the Salida Circus and founder of Circus WAVE (Widows Against Violence, Northern Ireland), will read some essays, articles, and stories drawn from her 12 years of working with the circus in Northern Ireland. This will be an informal event with open discussion, and refreshments of course! Selected books will also be available for purchase.
14 members of Northern Ireland's Circus WAVE will be visiting Salida from June - July 13. Ranging in age from 11 to 24, the Circus WAVE members will stay with host families from the Salida Circus and participate in circus and cultural activities, including the Fourth of July parade, hiking, rafting, camping, hot springs, etc.
Circus WAVE was founded in 1999 by Jennifer Dempsey, then tutor/performer with the Belfast Commiunity Circus. Along with other art therapy methods, Circus WAVE was established to raise self-esteem, trust and a sense of community for its young members.
The WAVE Trauma Centre offers care and support to anyone bereaved or traumatised by the troubles in Ireland, irrespective of religious, cultural or political belief. WAVE promotes a respect for life and an understanding of difference that is seen as enhancing rather than threatening. It affirms and acknowledges that there are ways of resolving difference other than through the use of violence and continually seeks creative ways of working through issues that have the potential to divide.
Friday, June 19, 2009
2009 Artwalk
Pick up a flyer this week with a map to help you make the rounds!
Monday, June 8, 2009
Creative Mixer -this Thursday!
ArtWorks Creative Mixer
THURSDAY, June 11
6 pm - 8 pm at the Steamplant Annex
Join Fellow "creative's" (artists, poets, writers, performers, dancers and musicians) for 2 hours of socialization, FREE appetizers and a cash bar.
Sign-up for Salida Art Works' upcoming events, announce your creative events, meet new friends, mingle with old friends, catch up on what is happening in our local art scene!
See you Thursday!
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Artists' Junque Sale Tremendous Success!
Although many of the vendors when signing up for the event, protested that they only had a few items for the sale.... Tables and floors were over- flowing with wonderful art supplies in every medium, beautiful art work, beads, antiques, creative clothing, books, frames, canvas, scarves, mat board, masks, pottery, watercolors, colored pencils, acrylic mediums, paint brushes, feathers, raffia, unusual kitchen gadgets, jewelry, lights, frames, molds, storage units, and even a telescope! Such variety and SO MUCH STUFF! Everywhere you looked there was a bargain --- and the more you looked, the more treasures you uncovered.
Frenzied buying started hours before the official starting time of 9 am. First the vendors started buying from each other, and then folks started wandering in from the streets eager to get a head start on the shopping crowds. By 8:30 am, many vendors were exhausted by the rush of sales! Customers were amazed by the quality of merchandise and the give away prices. Most folks thanked the artists for pricing their wares so reasonably. Several vendors actually "sold out", and most left the sale with only a few items to take back home.
Customers and vendors alike were both asking, " When will Salida ArtWorks have another Junque Sale??"
Salida ArtWorks would like to thank all committee members for helping with the sale, and all the wonderful vendors for finding so many 'treasures' to sell, and for the great turn out of customers. We look forward to holding another Artists' Junque Sale!
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Artists Junque Sale
9 AM to 2 PM
Salida Scout Hut
210 E. Sackett Street (east end of Riverside Park)
Salida, Colorado
The "yard sale" concept will reach new heights this Saturday when Salida ArtWorks sponsors an Artists' Junque Sale--open to the public for the first time.
Artists from throughout the area will be offering a variety of unique wares at bargain prices. Emphasis is on good, leftover art and craft supplies--paints, canvas, frames, brushes, easels, sculpting tools, crafting materials, machinery, electronics, books, furnishings, etc.
Also expected to be for sale will be antiques, artistic housewares, collectibles, "used" and "clearance" art, musical instruments, photography gear, drama costumes and props...and lots of what organizers call "classy creative junque".
The event is being staged by Salida ArtWorks, an all-volunteer organization dedicated to supporting the arts, and artists throughout the area. For more information, call Susan at (719) 539-7120.
Monday, May 4, 2009
Nest- Leave Water Bottle Sculpture
'Hey folks, I NEED plenty water bottles, with caps, to create a piece of art for the first Farmer's Mkt. in June. I was going to do the building of this piece at the market but may take too long.
Someone gave me a name that is the working title, "Nest- Leave". It will be a hornets nest made out of bottles, I hope about 8' tall, and 6' wide.
I know most of you are boycotting buying small water bottles, but if you have some in the recycling or find them anywhere, please drop them off in the driveway at my house, 221 Palmer, anytime. And please pass it on. If I have more than I need, I'll make my walls of my display tent with them. Also any lengths of wire would be appreciated. Any of that left over will be donated to Merry Cox for her work.
Thanks, and much love from Jimmy & Penelope, on the art road tour, be back next week.'
www.deluxerocketships.com
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Colorado Art Ranch
Sex & Sensibility
6 pm, May 15th-noon, May 17th
Massari Performing Arts Center
Trinidad State Junior College Colorado
Exploring how sex and gender influence art, society and behavior.
See speakers and schedule at www.coloradoartranch.org
Register online or by phone:
303-279-5198
Although the Artposium has a value of $200, in deference to our times
there is a sliding scale fee beginning at $25 and you can pay what you can or what it's worth to you.
The Salida Circus Spring Show!
The Salida Circus Spring Show!
Sunday May 3rd, 4:30 p.m.
Ponderosa Lodge, County Road 240, Maysville
(off Hwy 50, first right after Maysville sign, then follow signs to Lodge)
Tickets $8 or 2/$15
Featuring the Montessori Raggle Taggle Gypsies, Razzleberry and the Little Cocineros, the Fabuloso Flying Femmes, the River Dog Millionaires, the Perilous Unicycle Pole, Opera Diva Victoria, Friday High Flyers, Quartet Adagio and much much more!
Silent auction with lots of fantastic offerings.
All proceeds go to Salida Circus scholarships.
Limited seating, early ticket purchase advised. Tickets available beginning Monday April 12th at Rebound Therapy on F St, Bus Stop Boutique on 1st and Salida Yoga Center on F St. For more information email info@salidacircus.com
May all your days be Salida Circus days!
Monday, April 6, 2009
ArtWorks CREATIVE MIXER
Join us at the Steam Plant Annex on Thursday, Apr 9th at 6pm!
Snacks & cash bar.
Event announcements will also be made during the mixer.
See you Thursday!
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Salida Studio Tour
Show us your studios Salida!
HURRY!!! Deadline for submitting your application is MAY 10th!
Great opportunity for late summer sales!
Participants from other studio tours through out Colorado report great sales during these events.
Participating studios will have a piece of their art featured on our over-sized, double-sided, full-color postcard and on our map listing all locations, there will also be opportunities for radio and print interviews.
Applications are available at the Salida Library and Post office, and at the upcoming Creative Mixer (April 9 at the SteamPlant).
For more information contact: Susan Spohn, 719-539-7120 or susanmspohn@aol.com.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Artists' Junque Sale
Salida Scout Hut in Riverside Park
Buy - Sell - Trade
Don't miss our 1st annual spring cleaning sale! Rent a selling table for only $10.00!
Leftover art & craft supplies
Paint -- Canvas - Paper - Frames - Sculpting Media
Used Studio Equipment, Tools, Machinery, Electronics,
Art Accessories, Books & Furnishings
Musical Instruments, Drama Costumes & Props
Buy art supplies cheap!
Recycle!
Convert Excess Junque into cash!
Sign up for a space at the next Creative Mixer on Thursday, April 9, 6:00 pm -8:00 pm, at the Steamplant Annex, or contact Suzy Patterson at 719-942-3757