Tues.-Thurs. July
28-30 10 am-noon for ages 5-7 1-3:30 pm for ages 8-12 ANCIENT DESIGNS ~ 3-day Summer Art Workshop
for Children
Instructor: Kate Hartley
Kate has led young artists in discovering the joy of using “real
artists materials” for over 25 years. The culture and tradition of
mosaic art and sand paintings will be explored. Children will create
mosaic art, incorporating elements of design and color and sand
paintings taught in the tradition of the Navajo tribe. An exhibit and
reception will be celebrated at the close of this 3-day workshop.
Class size is limited and registration is required. Payment is due
upon registration. $50/ additional siblings $40 LARAC
members 10% off
This workshop is underwritten in part by
Stewart’s Shops.
Thursday, July 30,
6:30-9 pm
THE ART OF BLOGGING with Instructor Takeyce Walter To be held in the Holden Room at Crandall Public Library This workshop will educate artists in creating an online
presence through a web log, or a “blog”. Students will learn the
history of blogs, how to get started, and how their use will assist in marketing artwork. The instructor will provide resources
that are available in the development and creation of a blog and
discuss the benefits of a blog. Participants should be
comfortable working with a computer. While the workshop focuses on
art, anyone interested in learning about blogs is welcome to attend. Handouts will be provided.
Takeyce, who resides in upstate New York, has her work in private
collections, locally, nationally, and internationally.More on Takeyce & blogging:
takeyceart.com/blog
LARAC Exhibition
&
Call for Entries
August 14-October
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IN THE SPIRIT OF DEGAS: ART INSPIRED BY MUSIC
LARAC is pleased to be part of The Hyde Collection's collaboration
with area arts and community organizations to present the Season of
Degas - a full summer/fall calendar of Degas-related events. CALL FOR ENTRIES for In the Spirit of Degas:
Art Inspired by Music Artists may enter up to 2 pieces for this LARAC juried exhibition.
Drop off work Aug. 1, 3, 4 between 10 am and 3 pm
Jury fee: $10 LARAC members; $15 non-members
Cash Prizes
~~ Download the
PROSPECTUS:
word or
pdf
The Hyde Collection's exhibition "Degas & Music", is a first-time,
exclusive presentation of the music-inspired works of French
Impressionist Edgar Degas (1834-1917), which will be held from
July 12 to October 18. Visitors will experience 30 works, culled
from major museum collections in North America and Europe, carefully
selected to illustrate the musical theme. www.hydecollection.org
LARAC Fall Festival
Application
Deadline:
August 31
APPLY TO BE A PART OF THE LARAC FALL FESTIVAL
**NEW SITE **The Dome in Queensbury
Click to download Application
Lapham Gallery
Call for Entries
for 2010
Deadline August 31
CALL FOR LAPHAM GALLERY 2010 EXHIBITIONS
Each year, Lapham Gallery presents four to six exhibitions of fine art
and craft in all media created by local and regional professional
artists. Work must be recent, original, and must not have been shown
as a solo exhibition in our gallery during the three years prior to
submission. We encourage applicants working in all disciplines,
including textiles, 3-dimensional work, and mixed mediums. Click to
download Prospectus
& Application
The Lower Adirondack Regional Arts Council (LARAC) was founded in 1972 by
a coalition of arts-minded residents. Its mission is to
enrich the quality of life in Warren, Washington, and Northern Saratoga
Counties
by supporting arts and culture through promoting, developing, sponsoring,
networking, coordinating,
and providing arts activities and services.
