EDAC Art Newsletter – July 2008

EDAC Art News :

ARTS: CONNECTION

By Deb Jensen, EDAC Executive Director djensen@eldoradoartscouncil.org

When you think of economics, do you think about art? Everywhere I turn lately, there is economic news, mostly dire fare. But, let's check in on some good news. In spite of soaring gasoline prices, a couple of local arts events of which I have first hand knowledge (El Dorado Hills Art & Wine Affaire and Coloma Blues Live!) experienced record attendance and revenue. Gallery 4 on Main Street in Placerville celebrated its 1st anniversary and joins Gold Country Artists and other Main Street galleries to draw arts patrons from throughout the region to Third Saturday ArtWalk. The El Dorado County Farm Bureau, Ag in the Classroom, and EDAC are teaming up to produce an accessible art family event: Art in the Orchard on September 20 at Rainbow Orchards in Camino. On August 9th, EDAC and David Girard Vineyards offer Shana Morrison in Concert, www.eldoradoartscouncil.org/events. A common aspect of these local examples is that all involve partnership and collaboration. And, the arts.

Imagination - the source of artistic creativity - can and does drive innovation. In a crazy economy, innovation seems paramount for confronting serious issues. Here are two innovative ideas using technology: Have you visited www.etsy.com? The website has developed an online, international community of artists and artisans who connect with patrons via virtual galleries. I am a Shop Local fanatic so I was interested in the website's geolocator. Another website to visit is www.visit-eldorado.com, the beautifully upgraded and updated site for El Dorado County Visitors' Authority. This website represents a widely collaborative effort involving wineries, agriculture interests, bed and breakfast establishments, restaurants and hotels, recreational outdoor sports businesses, EDAC representing the arts, and others. Check out the calendar. This newsletter also offers a listing of arts events. Have a great summer filled with activity and the arts, right here, where we live!

COLOMA BLUES LIVE! ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL EVENT - THANKS TO YOU!

Thank you to everyone that supported EDAC by purchasing tickets to Coloma Blues Live! - another great success. The weather couldn't have been more perfect and the music was phenomenal.  

The day began with the Curtis Salgado Band - a Northwest-music legend who delivered a powerful and soulful live performance to the fans at the 3rd Annual festival. Of course Albert Cummings wowed the crowd again with his screaming good guitar licks and impassioned vocals that moved fans to their feet. Roy Rogers - probably one of THE best slide guitarists ever - and you add in the Tommy Castro Band and of course - our headliner - Los Lobos - what can we say? It was quite a day.

Both Tommy and Los Lobos played longer than anticipated (or contracted) but they were having so much fun - and so was the crowd - that we just let them do their thing!

In the next few months the plans will get underway for the 4th Annual Coloma Blues Live! tentatively scheduled for the first Saturday in June 2009. In the meantime - A VERY special thanks to our sponsors who make this event possible: The County of El Dorado, Jackson Rancheria, Parker Development Company, El Dorado Savings Bank, Coors Light/Smirnoff Ice, Madrona Vineyards, The Eagle - 96.9, KXJZ, Comcast, Doug Veerkamp General Engineering, Diane Wilkinson Catering, Fergerson Financial, Cozmic Café, Make A Scene Video and Visible Ink Graphic Design. Please support these businesses. Thank you.

SAVE THE DATES!

-JULY 19 - ART WALK SOMETHING ABOUT WATER AT THE EDAC GALLERY:

ART THAT CAPTURES THE WONDERS AND BEAUTY OF WATER IN ALL ITS FORMS

Visit the gallery during 3rd Saturday, JULY 19th, from 6-9 pm. EDAC Gallery, 451 Main Street, Ste 6, Placerville.

- AUGUST 9 - SHANA MORRISON IN CONCERT

Experience the beauty and the award-winning wine of David Girard Vineyards while enjoying the music of Shana Morrison. This special event is collaboration between David Girard Vineyards and El Dorado Arts Council (EDAC).

There will be a special Pre-Show VIP Reception exclusively for EDAC Members and David Girard Wine Club Members who purchase tickets to this event.Delectables for the reception courtesy of Diane Wilkinson Catering! Food and drink will also be available for purchase during the show. Please support the arts and EDAC's mission by purchasing tickets to this very special concert. Tickets only $20. Visit www.eldoradoartscouncil.org or call 530-295-3496 to purchase.   

-SEPTEMBER 20 - ART IN THE ORCHARD

Visit Rainbow Orchard in Camino for a FREE art show, September 20 from 9am to 4pm.

-OCTOBER 25 - EVENING IN ART

An elegant evening at Mercedes Benz of El Dorado Hills, El Dorado Hills. Enjoy food, wine, music, and a special appearance by world renowned performance artist David Garibaldi. Reserve tickets by calling 530-295-3496.

CALL TO ARTISTS :

EDAC CALL TO ARTISTS

A small space transformed by art. That is our challenge and our goal for the EDAC gallery at 451 Main Street, Placerville. In addition to the gallery shows, the El Dorado Arts Council is partnering with El Dorado County Farm Bureau & Ag in the Classroom to present Art in the Orchard.

Upcoming exhibitions:

Something About Water--EDAC Gallery--July 18 - September 22, 2008

Transportation Tango--EDAC Gallery--October 10 - December 1, 2008

Art in the Orchard --Rainbow Orchard, Camino--September 20, 2008

EDAC Call #1 - Something About Water

The EDAC Gallery seeks art that captures the wonders and beauty of water in all its forms.

All media are invited. Pieces may be displayed inside the gallery or, if appropriate, outdoors in the courtyard, which is partially covered, shady, and behind a locked gate when businesses are not open. This show will hang from July 14 - September 22, 2008. Digital images, conceptual drawings, or art pieces must be submitted by July 1, 2008. Entries must be original creations by the artist. Artist must be a member of EDAC ($25 - other benefits included). All work must be for sale & ready for display. The EDAC Gallery Committee selects pieces to include in the exhibition.

EDAC Call #2 - Transportation Tango

The EDAC Gallery seeks art that illustrates the purpose, cause and effect of transportation systems past, present and future.

All media are invited. Pieces may be displayed inside the gallery or, if appropriate, outdoors in the courtyard, which is partially covered, shady, and behind a locked gate when businesses are not open. This show will hang from October 10 - December 1, 2008. Digital images, conceptual drawings, or art pieces must be submitted by September 15, 2008. Entries must be original creations by the artist. Artist must be a member of EDAC ($25 - other benefits included). All work must be for sale & ready for display. The EDAC Gallery Committee selects pieces to include in the exhibition.

EDAC Call #3 - Art in the Orchard

All media are invited. Pieces will be displayed outdoors, in the orchard. This is a one day show, September 20, 2008 9 am - 4 pm. Entries must be original creations by the artist. Artist must be a member of EDAC ($25 - other benefits included). All work must be for sale & ready for display. Call 530.295.3496 for more information. Pre-registration is required.

NATIONAL MOTHERLODE SHOW

July 2 Deadline for receipt of slides. Location Placerville Shakespeare Club. $15 per entry or 5 entries for $60. Anticipated $4000 in cash and merchandise awards including a $500 Best of Show award. For details see Prospectus and Entry Form available at http://www.placervillearts.com/pages/42ndshow.html.

MAGNUM OPUS XIX SHOW

July 11 and 12 hand deliver entries from 1-4 p.m. Magnum Opus XIX show at Sacramento Fine Arts Center Galleries. Original art - no film or crafts. $3000 in cash and merchandise awards. Prospectus: www.SacFineArts.org or write SASE to Magnum Opus, 5330-B Gibbons Drive, Carmichael, CA 95608. (916)971-3713.

BOLD EXPRESSIONS

Aug 8 Deadline for "Bold Expressions" Show at the Sacramento Fine Arts Center.
www.sacfinearts.org to download prospectus.

SAN FRANCISCO  INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, CITY AND COUNTY CALL TO ARTISTS

The San Francisco Arts Commission is seeking to establish a pre-qualified pool of professional artists for consideration for a variety of public art projects located at San Francisco International Airport. All artists using a variety of artistic approaches and media are encouraged to apply. For more info visit http://sfartscommission.org/home.htm

FOLSOM GOURD & ARTS FESTIVAL

August 15th application deadline. For more info visit www.Folsom GourdFestival.com

75th CROCKER-KINGSLEY

The Kingsley Art Club, in cooperation with the Crocker Art Museum, seeks entries for Northern California's premier juried exhibition to be held at the Library Galleria in Downtown Sacramento from January 10 - February 6, 2009. The show aims to attract California's established artists as well as those just emerging on the scene. The exhibition is open to any artist currently living in California. Six cash prizes range from $250-$3,000.

Applications for the exhibition will be accepted to November 15. For more info visit http://www.crockerartmuseum.org/kingsley/entries.html

LOCAL ART NEWS :

AMERICAN RIVER MUSIC FESTIVAL MUSIC FESTIVAL TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

The 2nd Annual American River Music Festival takes place in Coloma September 19-21, and is a fundraising event for American River Music, which is a Coloma based charitable organization with a mission, "to teach, inspire and enjoy music". 12 different bands playing terrific Folk, Americana and Blues come from throughout North America to give over 22 performances and workshops including on the Friday river trip, a guided river front hike, in three riverfront sponsoring campgrounds and for two days at the main stage. The main stage is set at the Henningsen-Lotus Park and will offer music, food and beverages, kids' entertainment, art vendors, drum circles, jugglers and more.

For information about the musicians and the complete schedule of events go to www.americanrivermusicfestival.org or call 530 622-6044.

Special discounted tickets for EDAC members! Call 530-295-3495 for more info.

JULY - GLASS FEATURE AT GALLERY4

In the month of July, Gallery4 will feature the magical art of Paladino Glass. As fluid as water, as colorful as a summer garden, as dramatic as a star filled sky, that is the art of Nino Paladino. Meet the artist and join in the party on the July third Saturday Art Walk. Gallery4 is
located in Creekside Place, next door to EDAC. Visit http://www.gallery4.net/about.html for more info about Gallery4.

JULY- PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURED AT GOLD COUNTRY ARTIST'S GALLERY

Gold Country Artists gallery will be having a photographers' show in July throughout the entire month. We currently have several photographers in the gallery who will be displaying new work beginning on July 7 and running until August 4. On Third Saturday evening (July 19), many of the photographers will be at the gallery to talk about their work and show off some of their cameras. We will also be premiering a video slideshow of all of our photographers' work. Come and see some of the great work of Gold Country Artists Gallery photographers!

We also have an artist from Gold Country Artist's Gallery featured at the Cozmic Cafe each month. There you will see more of Bill Robinson's wonderful digitized photography. For more info visit Website: http://www.goldcountryartistsgallery.com

Or email questions to info@goldcountryartistsgallery.com.

JULY 4 - 1ST FRIDAY BLUES NIGHT WITH JONNY MOJO & FRIENDS

Where: Cozmic Café. Visit www.thecozmiccafe.com/calendar.htm for more info.

JULY 5 - AARON ROSS, TREESUS, & THOMAS JAMES

Where: Cozmic Café. Visit www.thecozmiccafe.com/calendar.htm for more info.

JULY 11 - ANDREW HERRINGER

Where: Cozmic Café. Visit www.thecozmiccafe.com/calendar.htm for more info

JULY 12 - DRUMSUM WITH OBSIDIAN BUTTERFLY-DRUM, DIDGERIDOO, AND FIRE DANCE EXTRAVAGANZA

Where: Cozmic Café. Visit www.thecozmiccafe.com/calendar.htm for more info.

JULY 18 - POETRY AT RAVEN'S TALE (FORMERLY WILD MOUNTAIN)

Friday, July 18 at 7pm. Featuring Brigit Truex & Kathy Kieth; poetry open mic after the featured readers. FREE! Raven's Tale books and more, 352 Main Street, Placerville

For more information call 530-622-4540.

JULY 18 - JOHNNY STARLINGS

Where: Cozmic Café. Visit www.thecozmiccafe.com/calendar.htm for more info.

JULY 19 - 3RD SATURDAY

6PM to 9PM Historic Main Street Placerville galleries and merchants host changing art shows and late night shopping every third Saturday of the month!

JULY 19 - MOTHER JONES

Where: Cozmic Café. Visit www.thecozmiccafe.com/calendar.htm for more info.

JULY 19 - UNDERSTANDING THE SMALL PRINT: BUYING AND SELLING ART

Whether you are an artist interested in selling your work or a collector looking to buy, California Lawyers for the Arts is offering this workshop to help clarify the risks and rights that you may encounter in this art market. Our speakers will be Shirley Dubnick, of the renowned Solomon Dubnick Gallery and attorney Stephen Davis, intellectual property and art law specialist from the law firm of Davis and Leonard.

When ~ Saturday, July 19 from 1pm to 3pm

Where ~ The Crocker Museum 216 O Street, Sacramento

Admission: $5 students/seniors, $10 members of CLA and the Crocker Museum, $20 others. Phone (916) 442.6210 or email prclasacto@aol.com to reserve your space.

JULY 23 - UPSTAIRS POETRY

Wednesday, July 23, 6pm-7pm

Poetry reading featuring an open mike read-around; bring poems to share or just come and listen. FREE

Upstairs Art Gallery, 420 Main Street, Placerville

For more information contact Hatch or Judy Graham (530) 621-1833

JULY 25 - LAST FRIDAY JAZZ NIGHT

Where: Cozmic Café.  Visit www.thecozmiccafe.com/calendar.htm for more info.

JULY 26 -EMITH

Where: Cozmic Café.  Visit www.thecozmiccafe.com/calendar.htm for more info.

JULY 26 - MOONLIGHT IN MARGARITAVILLE

Spend an evening on the lush grass of the former Executive Golf Course in El Dorado Hills in celebration of Jimmy Buffett's music. The gates open at 4 with K-Dog playing at 5:00 p.m. and The Parrotheads playing from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $30 in advance and $40 at the gate for all ages.

Tickets are available at the following locations: by mail from Marble Valley Center for the Arts, P. O. Box 1844, Placerville, Lee's Pak'N Ship in Pollock Pines (in the Safeway shopping center), the Mountain Democrat on Broadway, Candy Strike at 492 Main Street, Placerville, and Moonshadows in Shingle Springs (near the post office), and Veda Home in Town Center, El Dorado Hills. Tickets are also available online at www.marblevalleycenter.org.

NO ice chests please. Bring a chair(s) or blankets for seating. For more information, call 530- 642-2431 or e-mail mvca@marblevalleycenter.org.

AUG. 4 - PLACERVILLE ARTS ASSOCIATION STUDIO TOUR BOOKS ON SALE AT EDAC

The PAA studio tour will be Sept. 20-21 and Sept. 27-28 from 10 am to 5pm each day. Stop by the EDAC Gallery at 451 Main Street, Ste#6, Placerville to pick up a tour book. For more studio tour info call Diane Sewell at 530-677-1566 or 530-409-0724.