Cottonwood Art: Starting the Year of Giving Back: Cottonwood Artis...

Cottonwood Art: Starting the Year of Giving Back: Cottonwood Artis...: "Cottonwood is launching 'A Year of Giving Backing' which is focused on the ways that Cottonwood and its artists are contributing to the comm..."

Starting the Year of Giving Back: Cottonwood Artist Judges the Reflections Contest at Martinez' Elementary

Cottonwood is launching "A Year of Giving Backing" which is focused on the ways that Cottonwood and its artists are contributing to the community around them. While the official launch of the program will be next month at the Holiday Gala with Bill's Kids; artist, Dusty R Shutt of The Forest's Edge, Ltd., got an early start.

On Friday, Annie (R-from Annies' Pressed Flower Designs, LLC) joined Dusty, (C-The Forest's Edge, Ltd located at Cottonwood Center for the Arts) in judging Martinez Elementary School's Reflections contest. The contest coordinator is Jeanne Osko (L-Teacher).


This year's theme was "Together We Can..." Each student that participated was to fill in the rest of the title. The participants could choose from the following categories: Visual Arts, Music, Photography or Literature.


Eighteen students participated this year. They were divided into 2 groups: primary (PreK through 2nd) and intermediate (3rd through 5th). The Visual Arts category had the largest number of entrants; 12 in all (5 primary & 7 intermediate). The photography category had 4 participants with 1 each in the two remaining categories.


The top five place winners in each category will advance to the next level where they will be judged along with other area winners. The winners could advance as far as nationals.


Next Monday evening will be the Awards Ceremony for Martinez Elementary School's winning artists. I'll post more next Tuesday.

Awesome Gala Opening

If you missed Friday's Gala Opening for Dia de los Muertos you missed a lot of fun, some great dancing, delicious food and thought-provoking art. Fortunately for you, even if you missed all the fun, food and dancing, the thought-provoking art is still there and will be there until November 17. Stop by and visit the Cottonwood Gallery.

Gallery Hours

Tuesday - Friday: 10 a.m- 5 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m- 2 p.m.
Closed Sunday and Monday

• Art: Buy or commission original artwork directly from local artist. With over seventy artists you will find the finest artwork in painting, jewelry making, sculpture, pottery, printmaking, fiber arts and so much more. Visit our studio artists during our regular business hours or by appointment.

• Studios: Rent a studio at Cottonwood and be a part of the art movement downtown! Come create with some of the finest artists around, find a 'new groove' with a media you've never tried before, and participate in a community of over 70 artists who call Cottonwood home. Check out our studio specials.

Preparations are underway for Dia de los Muertos tomorrow night

We are all crazy with preparations for tomorrow night's Dia de los Muertos event at Cottonwood Center for the Arts. We are located at 427 E Colorado Avenue, Colorado Springs, 80903.
You will experience:
* Fantastic Give-aways
* Great art in the gallery and throughout the studios, upstairs and down, including painters, sculpters, multimedia media works.
* Food and drink will be available
* Face painter Emily G.- painting skulls for the evening
* CommuniDance will be performing. They are an amazing dance troupe.
* Robert Cappuccilli One By One
* Miz Mar Madness Belly Dance
* Dale J. Miller - Classical Guitarist
* Marie on stilts
* Brew Inc.
* Hopeful Heroins
Please join us from 5:00 to 8:30. We'll have a scary good time!!!

Cottonwood Art: Intake of Art for Dia de los Meurtos

Cottonwood Art: Intake of Art for Dia de los Meurtos: "Today we started the intake of art to be juried for our upcoming show... Dia de los Meurtos. Eligibility/PresentationThe exhibit is open t..."

Intake of Art for Dia de los Meurtos

Today we started the intake of art to be juried for our upcoming show... Dia de los Meurtos.

Eligibility/Presentation

• The exhibit is open to everyone. All artwork must be appropriate to the theme of this show. We encourage artists to research the meaning behind Dia de los Muertos. All work must be original and for sale. Giclees are acceptable. All media is acceptable. Work previously exhibited in the Cottonwood gallery may not be entered. Maximum size for $10 entry fee two-dimensional work is approximately 30x40, framed. Larger work $20 entry fee
• Entries must be recent work.
• All 2-D entries must be framed or gallery-wrapped and wired for hanging (no saw-tooth hooks).
• Entries may include 2-D and 3-D, Installation (Altars) and Performance Art.
• Selected entries must be exhibited for the duration of the show (runs through Nov. 18th)

Fees and Commissions

• There is a $10 entry fee for each piece of work up to three pieces (larger work $20 fee)
• A 30% commission on sales will go to Cottonwood Center for the Arts.

Liability

• Each artist is responsible for his/her own insurance to cover theft or damage to artwork. While the utmost care will be taken in the handling of artwork, in the event of damage to the artwork or framing, Cottonwood will not be liable. Submission of work constitutes an agreement to abide by the rules as set forth in this prospectus.

Calendar

• Delivery of artwork to be juried – Oct. 21st between (10 a.m. – 6 p.m.) & Oct. 22nd between (10 a.m.-6 p.m.)
• Artwork Juried – Oct. 25th. Appt. for Performance Pieces must be scheduled.
• Phone notification of acceptance or declined entries Oct. 25th after 2 p.m.
• Pickup of artwork not accepted – Oct. 26th between (10 a.m.-6 p.m.) Entry fees are non-refundable.
• Show runs through Nov. 17th.
• Pick Up Dates – Nov. 18th & 19th , between (10 a.m. – 6 p.m.)
• Payment for Artwork Sales – Nov. 29th & 30th.

Call or email for more information or questions
427 E. Colorado Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
719-520-1899info@CottonwoodCenterfortheArts.com

Building a Better Butterfly & Other Art Endeavors: "Got to Scratch" - A White Tiger with an Itch

Building a Better Butterfly & Other Art Endeavors: "Got to Scratch" - A White Tiger with an Itch: "Endangered White Tiger There are only around 200 of the white tigers left in the world. White tigers are an Asian species, found from the fr..."

Cottonwood Art: Young Masters Classes at CCA

Cottonwood Art: Young Masters Classes at CCA: "The Young Masters classes are designed to assist young artist grow. The following classes are starting soon. Call Cottonwood at 719-520-1899..."

Young Masters Classes at CCA

The Young Masters classes are designed to assist young artist grow. The following classes are starting soon. Call Cottonwood at 719-520-1899 to find out more about the classes and to register. Do it right away. You don't want to miss the first class!

Carole Reece	Wild Things Oct. 23, 30, Nov. 6, 20, Dec. 1, 2010 Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.	Time to let your imagination come to life! Where trees are purple and mosquitos have 3 legs! Anything is possible. Painting up close, large and in your face animals in any color your heart desires. Exploring paint and how to bring it to life!
Marie David	Sculpting in Clay Nov. 6, 13, 20, Dec. 4, 2010 Saturdays 1–3 p.m.	In this fun and fast-moving hands-on studio class young artists will learn to create small ceramic sculptures utilizing the coil, slab and drape hand-building techniques. Exploring the versatility of low-fire earthenware clays, using neither an armature nor casting, students will learn techniques and practices for sculpting in clay and to think critically and creatively about turning abstract ideas into reality
Dusty Shutt	Color and Design Nov. 6, 13, 20, Dec. 4, 2010 Saturdays 1-3p.m.	What colors make people happy? Which ones make them sad? Why do some people really, really like black? Is black a color? As a continuing exploration of color basics (hue, tertiary colors, etc.) the class will explore how colors affect how they feel while learning more about design (form). Different art materials (mediums) will be incorporated. This class builds on previous information, but is still a good place to start learning about art basics.

Cottonwood Artist School

Cottonwood Artists' School offers weekly classes in oil painting, drawing, watercolor, fine art collage, and sculpture for adults and teens with an emphasis on traditional methods. These courses give students a firm foundation in all of the elements of visual art. Many of these course are accredited through University of Colorado - Colorado Springs.

Weekly classes run for eight-weeks and are offered several times a year. These classes are for the serious emerging artist as well as for the beginner who has a passion for art.

All Cottonwood classes are taught by professional artists such as Chuck Mardosz, Gwen Fox, and Tom Owen

Click here for current class schedule and registration information.