Your support helps us provide exhibits like the 'Masai Mara Project'The Masai Mara Project
(below) is an idea created by noted
fashion designer, educator and artist Liang Mingyu. Be part of a passionate community of artists, art organizations,
businesses and people dedicated to preserving traditional elements of our
artistic future.
Masai Mara
Touring Exhibit Liang Mingyu is not only a world famous
international fashion designer, she is also a highly regarded professor and
artist. In this exhibit she employs full-size elephants made of used
denim to tell us about the devastating effects of ivory poaching and the
toxic effects that denim manufacturing has on billions of gallons of fresh water each year.
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Martini on the Rocks, Soft Pastel by Tracy Klinesteker
Curator's
Circle 2021 Art Competition Winners!
It is with great pleasure that we announce the winners of our 2021
Curator's Juried Art Competition Winners. Pictured above is our First
Place Winner Martini on the Rocks, created by artist Tracey
Klinesteker using soft pastels. The Award Winners were selected by Mr.
David Fu, our Juror of Awards. See the full article on our Events
Page..
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Our programs benefit local artists and developing art communities Through artist grants, exhibit grants and grants to develop display space, our focus is on providing programs from the ground up to support community art initiatives.
Exhibition Grants Artists,
art organizations and museums are welcome to apply for funding to assist with
upcoming art exhibits or educational art events.
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Incubator Grants Municipalities, developers, artists and art organizations will
benefit from this unique approach to providing visible display space in
commercially viable locations.
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Artist GrantsWe provide
grants to full-time studio artists who meet certain income requirements. Grants
are unrestricted as to use but are not available to commercial artists, hobby
or part-time artists.
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Your participation in our programs is crucial to our mission Just as important as funding, participation in our grass roots programs that support art awareness increases economic activity within local communities.
Ongoing Art Workshops
Art Workshops and Field TripsWe offer a continuous battery of ongoing workshops throughout the year. Study
the techniques of the old masters including the elements of grisailles,
velatura and glazing. Experience stimulating plein air workshops and exciting
field trips.
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Professional Development We
offer a continuous stream of professional development classes, workshops and
lectures featuring our cadre of professional artists and our partners.
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Art Competitions Throughout the year we conduct a number of
art competitions including our Curator's Circle Competition, the Global Youth Art Intiative and others.
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Annual Dinner, Exhibition and Art Auction
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Unique Exhibits Featuring World-Class Artists
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Exciting Workshops With Professional Instructors
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Annual Sponsor Appreciation Wine Bacchanal
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The Haywain Magazine Featuring Our Artist Members
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Professional Practices Development Initiative
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Annual Exhibition Opportunity for Gobal Youth
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Flexible, Affordable Membership and Giving Programs
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