DUTCHESS COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL OPPORTUNITIES

Workshops, Networking and Professional Development

Succesfully Accessible – a Lunch Hour Webinar Series
The Florida Division of Cultural Affairs in partnership with VSA Florida has organized a series of webinars to help arts and cultural organizations design, create and implement successful accessible programming, events and environments for their patrons. Each session will include Florida Division of Cultural Affairs staff and guests who can provide information and experience on the importance of accessibility in the arts. There will be time for a question and answer session.

The Dutchess County Arts Council, Abilities First and Taconic Resources for Independence invite the local community to view either or both of the final webinars in this series as a group. Each of the webinars will be streamed live from noon – 1pm, and will be followed by Q&A and discussion of local resources and steps for implementation in our area. Representatives from arts and cultural organizations of any size are encouraged to attend, particularly those that receive public funding.

Wed., May 22: Planning a Successful Visit for Patrons who use Wheelchairs or Mobility Issues
at Abilities First, Administration Bldg./Training Room
70 Overocker Road, Poughkeepsie, 12603

Q&A following webinar with Amanda Crowley of Abilities First.
Attendees are invited to bring a bag lunch if desired. Please arrive in time for the beginning of the webinar, which starts promptly at 12 noon and finishes at 1 pm. Local Q&A will follow the webinar at 1pm.

Wed., June 26: Staff Training: Dos and Don’ts
at Taconic Resources for Independence (TRI)
82 Washington Street, Suite 214, Poughkeepsie 12601

Q&A following webinar with Cynthia Fiore, Executive Director and Patrick Muller, ADA specialist, TRI.
Attendees are invited to bring a bag lunch if desired. Please arrive in time for the beginning of the webinar, which starts promptly at 12 noon and finishes at 1 pm. Local Q&A will follow the webinar at 1pm.

To register to attend a local viewing of either webinar, please follow this link: http://tinyurl.com/AccessibleWebinars

For further information about this webinar series, or to register for viewing directly on your computer (if you will
NOT be viewing at the above locations) please see: http://www.florida-arts.org/news/story.cfm?id=193

Questions about viewing these at one of the above locations?  Call or email Eve Madalengoitia, Director of Programs and Arts Services, Dutchess County Arts Council @ 845-454-3222 x 16 or evem@artsmidhudson.org.  Se habla español.

Please email questions or accessibility needs for the webinar itself to the Florida Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs Accessibility Coordinator, Maureen McKloski at Maureen.McKloski@dos.myflorida.com prior to the session.

Want to give feedback on Professional Development Workshops?
Each year, the Arts Council offers a number of workshops, networking events and professional development opportunities. We are currently in the planning stages for this year, and would like to know what you are interested in. Please take a moment to complete a very short survey here: http://tinyurl.com/ArtsWorkshops:   It should take you under a minute to click through, with only about 7-10 questions (you decide). Your feedback is greatly appreciated! Questions or comments? Feel free to contact Eve Madalengoitia, Director of Programs and Arts Services at evem@artsmidhudson.org or 845-454-3222 x16

VISUAL ARTS (Including Crafts, Media and Public Art)

Red Hook Community Arts Gallery and Artists Collective seeks artists for “Exploring the Third Dimension,” an exhibition of sculpture and other three dimensional art, June 14th – 21st. Opening reception June 15th, 5-7pm. Sculpture should be accompanied by a pedestal, if required, as RHCAN has a limited number. Each piece should be under 2 x 2 ft and 6′ high. Must be stable and easily moved. The wall can accommodate Cornell boxes, fiber art, masks, bas-reliefs, etc. up to 3ft wide. All work must be wired for hanging. Each artist may submit up 1-3 pieces, with a hanging fee of $10 for one work, and $5 for each additional piece. All artists are required to volunteer for a gallery sitting shift during the exhibition. If you are unable to volunteer, you may furnish a substitute sitter or pay $30 upon delivery of your work. For full guidelines and schedule, contact redhookcan@gmail.com. A copy of the full prospectus is available on the RHCAN website for download: www.rhcan.com. It can be printed out and completed in advance of drop-off.

YUJ Yoga in Pleasant Valley, NY invites all artists from the Hudson Valley area to submit works for bi-monthly exhibits in the studio. Please email inquiries to yujyogafitness@gmail.com to submit images or your webpage address representing your works for exhibition.

Gallery 66 in Cold Spring seeks artists for its upcoming exhibition, “Topsy-Turvy,” in the Gallery in the Garden exhibition space for July and August 2013. This is an outdoor venue only. Artworks must be able to withstand two months of outdoor exposure. Submission deadline: June 3rd 11:59pm. Accepted only notices will be sent out June 5th. Open to all artists. For more information, including submission guidelines and dimension requirements, visit www.gallery66ny.com. Follow the instructions to enter your submission and upload your images at http://www.entrythingy.com/www.gallery66ny.com. Questions about the exhibition? Email Barbara at gallery66ny@gmail.com.

Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club, Inc. announces its 117th Annual Open Juried Exhibition at the National Arts Club, NY. October 1 – 25, 2013.  Open to women artists. Media: Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor, Pastel, Graphics, and Sculpture. Over $10,000 in awards. Entry Fee: $35/Members and Associates, $40/Non-Members. Online entry deadline is July 8, 2013. Submit your entries at www.onlinejuriedshows.com. For prospectus, send SASE to Okki Whang, 431 Woodbury Road, Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724 or download prospectus at www.clwac.org.

Tivoli Artists Gallery (formally Tivoli Artists Co-op) is looking for artists in all medias to join our collaborative gallery.  Over 20 years in existence, members organize 12 exhibits per year (both group and solo shows) in spacious gallery in Tivoli, New York. Three-tier membership levels to accommodate artists with different levels of involvement and financial obligations.  Visit our website at www.tivoliartistsco-op.com to download information sheet & applications.

VSA’s Emerging Artists Program, deadline: June 9, 2013 at midnight.The Kennedy Center and VSA are excited to announce that entries are now being accepted for the 2013 Emerging Artists Program! This is a national juried exhibition of emerging artists, ages 16-25, with disabilities. Sponsored by Volkswagen Group of America, In/finite Earth aims to showcase artwork that illuminates innovative viewpoints at the intersection of environmentalism, creativity, and disability. This call for art asks artists to engage in the physical, emotional, and creative ties we share across our planet, and present their artistic perspectives regarding the natural world, sustainability, and our collective future. Fifteen artists will be selected for an exhibition in Fall 2013 in Washington, DC and will share $60,000 in cash awards. For more info visit https://callforentry.org.

Barrett Art Center seeks artists for its 28th Annual National Juried Contemporary Art Exhibition, New Directions ’13. Exhibition dates: Sept. 21st – Oct. 25th, 2013, with an opening reception on Sept. 21st, 3-5pm at 55 Noxon Street, Poughkeepsie. Juror: Susan Syre Batton, Managing Director of Dia: Beacon. Entry deadline: Wednesday, July 17th at 4pm. Three cash prizes (amounts to be determined based on entries) and two honorary prizes are selected by the juror each year. Prizes are announced at the opening reception. Entry fee is non-refundable. For members of Barrett Art Center, it is $30 for the first four images plus $5 for each additional image. For non-members, it is $35 for the first four images plus $5 for each additional image OR a special fee, which includes a free one-year BAC membership, of $60 for the first four images plus $5 for each additional image. Prospectus available online at www.barrettartcenter.org, by emailing info@barrettartcenter.org, or by calling (845) 471-2550.

The Mid-Hudson Gem & Mineral Society (www.mhvgms.org) is seeking entries for its Second Annual photographic exhibit to complement their annual gem & mineral show event. The theme is “Rocks, Minerals, and Fossils.” The two categories are “Micro Mineral Photography” (photography with the aid of magnification) and “Macro Mineral Photography” (photography without the aid of magnification). Photographs must clearly display an individual or set of rocks, minerals, or fossils. Please do not photograph jewelry. The annual gem & mineral show & sale will occur September 21-22 at Gold’s Gym Family Sports Complex in Poughkeepsie, NY. The photography exhibit will accompany the gem & mineral show. Photographs will not be for sale, however business cards and/or artist contact information may be left at the show for distribution to the public. Please submit a digital copy of your submission to stephanie.p.larose@gmail.com by August 2, 2013. Please include the subject line “Photography Submission” in your email. See full guidelines at http://mhvgms.org/annual_show/Call_for_Entries_2013_Mineral_Photography.pdf

Queen City Arts, an advocacy initiative of the Dutchess County Arts Council invites regional artists from Dutchess and Ulster County to submit artworks for monthly Queen City Saturday exhibits in Poughkeepsie. Opportunities available in June and July – send inquiry email to QCS@artsmidhudson.org including webpage or 3-5 jpegs representing artworks available for exhibition.

B.J. Spoke Gallery in Huntington, NY will host the Paperworks 2013 competition. The juror will be Mia Curran of the Whitney Museum of American Art.  Accepted artists will have up to 6 works displayed at the gallery in October, 2013.  The show is open to US artists working in, on or about paper and there is a $35 entry fee.  Full prospectus and directions for how to apply (through callforentry.org) will be found at http://www.bjspokegallery.com/juried-competitions/paperworks/

PERFORMING ARTS (including Music, Theatre and Dance)

The new Actors’ Online Registry, sponsored by the ASK Playwrights’ Lab of the Arts Society of Kingston, welcomes theater people of all kinds, ages, and styles, from actors and actresses just starting out to seasoned pros and members of AEA. To make your information available to directors and producers of the Playwrights’ Lab and many others, send your headshots and other pix, videos, audio, and resume to actorsregistry@askforarts.org. ASK is located at 97 Broadway, Kingston. Call 845.338.0331 for more information.  www.askforarts.org

LITERARY ARTS

Chronogram Poetry
Poetry submissions are considered on a monthly basis. Deadline for submission for a particular month is the 5th day of the previous month. (e.g. Sept 5th is the deadline for submitting work for publication in the Oct issue.) Submit up to 3 poems or 3 typed pages for any particular month. Keep in mind that there is a limited amount of space for publishing poetry at Chronogram. Shorter pieces have a better chance of being accepted for publication. We ask that writers wait 3 months between submissions. Please allow 8 weeks before expecting a response from Chronogram. Submissions must include a mailing address. In the event that your work is accepted and you reside in an area that Chronogram is not distributed we will mail you a complimentary copy. Complimentary copies are only mailed to US addresses in those areas where Chronogram is not distributed.

Submit your work either via snail or e-mail (preferred).
Luminary Publishing
ATTN: Poetry
314 Wall Street
Kingston, NY 12401
e-mail: poetry@chronogram.com
/www.chronogram.com/pages/Submissions

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

The Children’s Media Project is seeking applicants for the following paid and volunteer positions. Paid positions: Assistant Media Educator for Drop TV, Assistant Media Educator for Radio Uprising, and Media Educator positions at the Poughkeepsie, Rhinebeck, and Rosendale summer media camps. Intern/Volunteer positions: Website Assistant and Public Relations Assistant. For more information, visit  http://www.childrensmediaproject.org/

Vassar College is seeking an Assistant Director of Parent Giving/Membership Coordinator for the Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center.  Full Time.  For more information visit:  https://employment.vassar.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1368727695842

**If you have any grants-related questions, send an email to evem@artsmidhudson.org or call 845-454-3222**

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May 21, 2013

OPEN STUDIOS Saturday, May 25, 3-5pm Luther Barn, Wassaic, NY See the work of current artist residents: Brette Gabel, Byron Westbrook, Davey Hawkins, Fitzhugh Karol, Jeff Kurosaki & Tara Pelletier, Lauren Hermele, Maura Jasper and Sophia WallaceImage: Woodscape, Fitzhugh Karol		THURSDAY, MAY 30, 6-8PM Jeila Gueramian’s aquarium-inspired Window Installation opens at Mixed Greens! PLUS Breanne Trammell’s Nails Across America Kickoff! FALL INTERN APPLICATION DUE JULY 15TH We are hiring programming and education interns to work in NYC this fall! See wassaicproject.org/take-part/ for application details.
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The Wassaic Project / The Maxon Mills / 37 Furnace Bank Road / Wassaic, NY 12592

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Manitoga/The Russel Wright Design Center announces that it will bestow its signature award upon two key figures from the worlds of design and nature – David Rockwell and Verlyn Klinkenborg. Manitoga will host the 13th Annual Russel Wright Awards at a ceremony on June 9 in Mary’s Meadow in Garrison, NY. Recognizing those who uphold the aesthetic of Russel Wright, the center will honor and celebrate the works of world-renowned architect David Rockwell and esteemed American nature writer, Verlyn Klinkenborg.

Each year, The Russel Wright Award acknowledges those who carry forward the legacy of iconic mid-century industrial designer Russel Wright. This year, the award will recognize David Rockwell, architect, founder and president of Rockwell Group, for his recent work in the Hudson Valley including the design of Roundhouse at Beacon Falls – an extensive renovation and transformation of 19^th and early 20^th century industrial buildings into an environmentally conscious destination hotel, restaurant and spa. Verlyn Klinkenborg, another honoree of the Russel Wright Award, is author and New York Times columnist for “Rural Life” whose writings, in the spirit of Russel Wright’s Manitoga, connect readers to the natural world.

“Our 2013 honorees represent the arc of Wright’s prolific career from early designs for the stage to his masterful synthesis of design and nature at Manitoga where he celebrated the drama and the poetry of daily living. We are thrilled to present this year’s Russel Wright Award to such distinguished creative professionals.”

“It’s a great honor to receive the Russel Wright Award,” said David Rockwell, founder and President of Rockwell Group. “Russel Wright was a design visionary who – among numerous accomplishments – transformed his passion for good design into products that brought pleasure and joy to many American homes. So I feel fortunate to be among such an incredible group of honorees, including this year’s co-recipient Verlyn Klinkenborg.”

The afternoon will include hors d’ouevres and cocktails at Wright’s home at Manitoga, a National Historic Landmark and the only 20^th century modern house open to the public in New York State. There will also be the event’s signature Auction and Russel Wright Award Presentation in Mary’s Meadow. Manitoga’s house, studio and woodland garden will be open through the afternoon.

RUSSEL WRIGHT’S modern design emphasized beauty in everyday living and transformed American lifestyle at mid-century. Manitoga is also a charter member of National Trust for Historic Preservation Historic Artists’ Homes and Studios program, and a World Monuments Watch Site. Its mission is to preserve Wright’s home, landscape and design legacy and share them with professionals and the public.

Rockwell Group is an award winning, cross-disciplinary 140-person architecture and design firm specializing in cultural, hospitality, retail, product, and set design. Based in New York, with satellite offices in Madrid and Shanghai, the firm crafts a unique narrative and an immersive environment for each project. David Rockwell’s interest in theater has informed much of the firm’s work, including: W Hotels in New York, Paris, Singapore, and Vieques; the Elinor Bunin Munroe Film Center at Lincoln Center; 2013 Tony Award-nominated set designs for Broadway’s Lucky Guy and Kinky Boots; Neuehouse, opening in 2013 in New York; exhibition design for the future National Center for Civil and Human Rights, opening in 2014 in Atlanta; The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas; Maialino at the Gramercy Park Hotel; set design for the 2009 and 2010 Academy Awards ceremonies; Canyon Ranch Miami Beach; the Dolby Theatre, Los Angeles; Nobu restaurants worldwide; and the Imagination Playground initiative. For more information, please visit www.rockwellgroup.com and www.facebook.com/RockwellGroup.

In addition to his column “Rural Life” in The New York Times, Verlyn Klinkenborg’s books include The Rural Life (2004), Making Hay (2003), Timothy; or Notes of an Abject Reptile (2007), and the recently released More Scenes from the Rural Life as well as introductions to the books: Gardenscapes (2003, Aperture) by Lynn Geesaman, A Natural History of North American Trees (2007) by Donald Culross Peattie, Woodcut (2012) by Bryan Nash Gill, and Bee (2012) by Rose-Lynn Fisher. Articles for National Geographic include “Green Roofs” and “Our Vanishing Night.” Klinkenborg lives on a farm in Austerlitz, NY in Columbia County.

For further information on the 13th Annual Russel Wright Award or Manitoga’s other programs and events, visit www.russelwrightcenter.org  or call 845-424-3812.

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The feature begins on page 93.

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Yes, this is happening. Right in our own backyard. You’ve probably heard the buzz building.

The inaugural TEDxLongDock comes to Beacon on June 7… a day-long event full of stimulating and inspiring talks on the impact of arts, culture, the creative class and entrepreneurship in the Hudson Valley.

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Just a few miles upstate waits Dia:Beacon, a site specific art installation boasting some of the most amazing exhibits this side of the city. Siafa Lewis hits the road to see what all the fuss is about. Dia:Beacon 3 Beekman Street, Beacon, NY / (845) 440-0100

View more videos at: http://nbcnewyork.com.

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The Howland Public Library, 313 Main Street, Beacon will close for deep carpet cleaning on Wednesday, May 22rd at 1 PM and will reopen on Thursday, May 23th at 11 AM.  Library programs scheduled for Wednesday afternoon and Thursday morning will resume the following week.  HPL will also be closed Monday, May 27th for Memorial Day. Sorry for any inconvenience.

While HPL is closed, people will still be able to download e-books and audiobooks from Overdrive; download music from Freegal; get job and small business help from our new A to Z databases; get car repair information from Chilton; check out the library calendar of events, and do much more at www.beaconlibrary.org. 

For more information about Howland Public Library collections, services, and programs, email howland@beaconlibrary.org or call 831-1134.

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Thank you Rhinebeck Bank for being the Windows on Main Street Presenting Sponsor once again! Rhinebeck Bank was Window on Main Street’s first sponsor in 2005, and has supported the project in each of the the 8 years since. Be sure to stop by their Beacon branch, up Route 9D about a mile north of I-84. Or visit them online at www.rhinebeckbank.com. Currently on view in the Bank’s gallery space is the group show from the recent Beacon Open Studios.

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