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Fourth Friday Films, Alpaca Picnic and Call to Artists from Rogue Gallery

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Fourth Friday Films, Alpaca Picnic and Call to Artists from Rogue Gallery

THIS FRIDAY, MAY 25 FOURTH FRIDAY FILMS Friday, May 25, 7:00 pm Local artists turned film-makers Bruce Bayard, Larry Lewis and Greeley Wells present the fifth installment of their Fourth Friday Films series. This Friday’s airing will highlight 3 short films by Bruce Bayard, Larry Lewis and Greeley Wells. Greeley Wells’ piece is entitled “Be Deep Into Presence” with the music of Jeff Pevar as the soundtrack.

This is the second to last of this series. The last film will be on June 22nd. Fourth Friday Films will take a break for the summer and return in October.

Films will be shown in the Rogue Studio. Attendance is free.

JUNE 9, 2018, ALPACA PICNIC Join us for Rogue Gallery’s Annual Alpaca Picnic. Meet alpacas up close at Alpacas at Lone Ranch. Rogue Gallery volunteer and native of Peru, Silvia Kelly, will lead a tour of the ranch followed by

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May 23rd, 2018 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Category: Art Community Posts, Calls To Artists, Calls to Artists, Gallery Exhibits and News, Opportunities, Rogue Gallery & Art Center, to Artists | Leave a comment

33rd Chelsea International Fine Art Competition

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33rd Chelsea International Fine Art Competition—Opens on February 6, 2018

33rd Chelsea International Fine Art Competition—Opens on February 6, 2018

The Chelsea International Fine Art Competition (CIFAC) is an opportunity for both amateur and professional artists to submit their artwork for a chance to exhibit in New York City and receive valuable promotional benefits as well as cash prizes. The work of selected artists will be presented at Agora Gallery, an elegant street-level space located in the heart of the Chelsea arts district next to the High Line in New York City. Agora Gallery attracts thousands of visitors with its welcoming interiors and striking exterior. All awards are geared toward giving the winners valuable exposure with an aim to accelerate their art careers and encourage future productivity.

33rd Chelsea International Fine Art Competition—Opens on February 6, 2018

Artists from across the globe are invited to enter the 33rd Annual Chelsea International Fine Art Competition. With a fierce dedication to

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February 12th, 2018 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , | Category: Art Community Posts, Calls To Artists, Opportunities, to Artists | Leave a comment

Hearts and Hopes Show Opening at Guild

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Hearts and Hopes Guild Show Flyer

February 6th, 2018 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , | Category: Art Community Posts, February Events, February Events, Gallery Exhibits and News, New Works & Announcements, Southern Oregon Guild of Artists, to Collectors, to Parents, to Residents, to Visitors | Leave a comment

NEA Funding Approved for 2018 by House Appropriations Committee

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About the author: SOAR: The Southern Oregon Artist's Resource is a directory of Southern Oregon artists, artisans and those who serve them and calendar of their art events, and Art Matters!, our blog posting Southern Oregon art events and matters of interest to artists, enthusiasts and patrons of the arts near and far. SOAR was created and is maintained by art advocate and web designer Hannah West in Jacksonville, Oregon to promote our diverse and talented arts community to our visitors and the rest of the world.
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Late tonight, the full House Appropriations Committee met and approved funding for the National Endowment for the Arts at $145 million for FY 2018. While we’re still gathering details of the meeting, this completes the U.S. House committee consideration and advances the proposal to a possible action on the U.S. House floor in the coming weeks.

Although we are disappointed by this proposed $5 million (cut from $150 million in FY 2017), we are encouraged that it is not the termination proposal sought by the Administration since March. This House proposal falls short of the funding requested by a record bipartisan group of 154 members of Congress of $155 million. Similar to the request made by members in the House, 40 Senators requested NEA funding of at least $150 million for FY 2018.

The accompanying U.S. House report notes the “broad bipartisan support” of NEA’s participation in the National Initiative

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July 19th, 2017 | Tags: , , , , , | Category: Americans for the Arts, Art World News, Grants & Funding, Policies and Legislation | Leave a comment