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Indulge on November 1
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Chocolate
Holland Area Arts Council Fall Fundraiser
Desserts, Cocktails, Auction, Dancing
Saturday, November 1
Location: Scrap Yard Lofts
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Tickets: $75 per person
Call 616-396-3278 to RSVP.
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Thank you Art in Bloom Submitting Artists
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Great turn out for Art in Bloom! Thank you artists!
68 artists submitted 120 pieces of artwork for the annual Art in Bloom poster competition.
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Kids Crave Creativity
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Teen Ceramics and Clay SculptureInstructor: Kate Lewis
Aimed at teens this class provides expert artist instruction in wheel throwing, hand building, texturizing, glazing, and firing. Twenty-five pounds of clay, glazing, and firing are included. Additional clay is available to purchase: $25 for 25 lbs. For ages 12 to 16. 6 weeks * Tuesdays * November 4 to December 9 * 3:30-5:30pm * $95 ($76)
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This week we'll paint calaveras on rocks to celebrate el Dia de los Muertos!
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Saturday Morning Drop-In
Art Making
Our art room will be open for creativity every Saturday this fall! Drop off your kids or stay and play. Pay $10 for one child. Each additional child is $5. Accompanying adults are free! We will offer a unique project each week. Check our Facebook page for the project of the week
Every Saturday * September 13 - December 13 * 10:30am-12:30pm * Ages 5 and up. Ages 3-5 welcome with a parent.
No preregistration.
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Viva la Vida! Exhibitions
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The Arts Council celebrates the Day of the Dead September through November with exhibits, activities and an activity book. Stop by the Arts Council to pick up your booklet today or print your own here.
Exhibits:
Time and Equilibrium Ofrenda
Roli Mancera
Catrinas
by Carla and Ismael Sanchez
Workshops
Saturday, October 25 from 10:30am - 12:30pm
Create Calavera Rocks
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New Exhibition: Calaveras from West Ottawa High School
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Calaveras from West Ottawa
High School
October 15 - November 30
Artists and students of Nathan Kukla and Brent Jackson from West Ottawa High School are celebrating life by creating calaveras based on the work of Jose Guadaupe Posada.
The calaveras often depicted scenes of everyday life and include skeletal figures to remind us to appreciate life. Using traditional illustration and printmaking techniques these modern images take on new life as shadowboxes and prints.
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Viva la Vida! Events
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Roli Mancera's Artist Talk
Sunday, November 2nd at 12:00 p.m.
Come celebrate the day at the Holland Area Arts Council with a n Art Talk by Roli Mancera, whose ofrenda, Time and Equilibrium is on display in our Mainstreet Gallery
Free Concert by HurakanNovember 2 at 1:00 p.m.
A free concert by Hurakan, following the Artist Talk, is sponsored by Grand Valley State University Mejier Campus in Holland. Hurakan is a group of four Mexican musicians devoted to playing rustic instruments through passages of songs and poetry in Spanish, English and Nahuatl, one of the most important languages of our ancestors. Drums and flutes made out of wood and clay, seashells, bones and seeds are part of their organic musical side, which is complemented with strings and synthesizers and turntable.
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Holland Symphony Concert: Celebrating American Favorites
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Andrew Le, piano
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Saturday, October 25 at 7:30 p.m.
Dimnent Chapel, Hope College
Pre-concert talk by the conductor at 6:30 p.m.
Hanson: Symphony No. 2 "Romantic"
Gershwin: Piano Concerto in F Major
Bernstein: Symphonic Dances from West Side Story
Tickets:
Adults $19
Students $5
616-796-6780
In cooperation with the Holland Area Arts Council
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ARTLINE: the Arts Council's new blog
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When the Holland Area Arts Council was just beginning, -- before we even had a building -- the organization leaders started a newsletter called Artline. In the spirit of our rich history, the Arts Council's new blog is titled Artline. Here you'll find more information about the art world -- artists, mediums and exhibitions. We'll be your line to art.
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Printmaking Workshop
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Brenda Jiral
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Printmaking: Gelatin Monoprints
Instructor: Brenda Jiral Monotype printmaking is a fun, easy-to-learn process with beautiful results! In this workshop you'll learn printmaking on a gelatin plate. Brenda will teach you the secrets to creating brilliant, dynamic layers of color, shape and pattern by utilizing the malleability of the gelatin print. The possibilities are endless with this medium - you can create everything from abstract works to representational images. No prior printmaking experience is necessary - just an adventurous spirit and a desire to have fun! Artists of all levels will achieve excellent results without the use of a press. Most supplies will be provided, including non-toxic, water soluble ink. A brief list of basic supplies will also be sent upon registration.
Two Days * Saturday and Sunday * November 1 & 2 * 10am-3:30pm * $185 (Members $20 off)
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Know More Art Challenge
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On Saturday, August 9 the No More Art campaign shifted slogans to Know More Art as residents were challenged to engage in the arts in a new way and share their story through the Know More Art website.
Visit the website to learn more, learn more about this month's challenge and participate.
The first challenge is from the Holland Area Arts Council:
Step 1. If you type "Andrew Goldsworthy" into a Google image search you'll see beautifully designed sculptures and installations in nature. You won't be surprised to hear that Goldsworthy is known for using elements of his natural surroundings to create art.
With Goldsworthy in mind, we challenge you to take elements of your own surroundings to create something beautiful. Art doesn't have to come from expensive supplies. Use kitchen utensils, food, material from your workplace, nature, anything you can find! Imagine a character made of food, a laundry installation in your living room or an arch formed with wine corks. You have your surroundings and your imagination - be creative!
Step 2. Once you've created your design, sculpture or installation, take a photo and follow this link to share with us. All the photos and stories will be posted on the Know More Art Facebook page, and some will also be featured in the Arts Council's e-newsletter and other media outlets.
Step 3. Like the Know More Art Facebook page to see your photo featured. Then tell all your friends to Like the page and your photo*. The art with the most Likes on September 30 at noon will receive a prize. The Arts Council will also pick a winner. Two ways to win: the Arts Council's selection and the Viewer's Choice via Facebook. *Remember to remind Facebook friends to like the original photo and not just the "shared" photo.
Step 4. Visit the website again to participate in the next challenge, see images of entries, view winning images and get ideas!
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It's not much to wish for...
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Help us! All we want is to be organized!
We need two sizes of plastic boxes:
66 quart/16.5 gallon
15 quart/3.8 gallon
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ReCycle and ReMastered banners are hanging in Downtown Holland
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ReCycle and ReMastered Banner Posters
Banners of Downtown Holland, MI
$10.00
The ReCycle and ReMastered banners of 2011 and 2006 are now lining the streets of Downtown Holland! Pick up a map at the Arts Council to find out which posters are hanging where!
Buy the posters for $10!
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