State of the Arts The
monthly newsletter of Fairbanks Arts Association
August 2007
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Gazebo Nights: Profile of Performers Theresa Bauer grew up singing with her family and in school and church in Spokane, WA., and has been singing and playing guitar professionally since at the age of 14. She began playing and traveling with the duo “Zephyr” in 1985. After playing throughout the Northwest, Colorado, Nevada, and Canada, “Zephyr” arrived in Alaska in 1988. The duo played throughout the state, and for several years in the Fairbanks area before disbanding in 1999. Theresa has enjoyed playing solo gigs all through her career, such as her ongoing stint at Chatanika Lodge, where she has played every Sunday for 16 years. She met her friend and musical partner Lisa Marquez in 1999 and they formed the duo “Girls with Guitars”. The duo has played clubs such as the Silver Spur, The Refinery and Chatanika Lodge, They have also enjoyed playing numerous weddings and private parties. Theresa has had the thrilling opportunity of opening at the Carlson Center for several big-name acts, including Jethro Tull (with Marc Brown and the Blues Crew), and with “Girls with Guitars” for Montgomery Gentry, Tracy Byrd, Highway 101, and Sugarland. She recorded a CD of originals, titled “Ciao” in 1996 with “Zephyr”, and plans to record another CD of her own soon, as well as with “Girls with Guitars” partner Lisa Marquez.
Having an extremely wide range of musical influences, Theresa has never wanted to be ‘pidgeon-holed’ into one or two categories. Whenever asked “What do you play?”, it’s always tempting to answer, “A box of chocolates!” She loves both playing and listening to an array of music, from acoustic folk, country & western, swing and old standards, to pop, blues & r&b, and rock. This is Theresa’s third year performing at “Gazebo Nights”, she will be playing a “box of chocolates” variety as well as her original songs on Wednesdays August 8, 15, 22 and 29.
Charlie Hunt and Nancy Bayer (aka) Hunt Bayer, have been playing music together for twelve years. Charlie had started playing the mandolin when he was 25 years old. In his home state of Rhode Island, he took lessons from Mr. Hibbard Perry, a renowned mandolin player and teacher. Charlie played in the Providence Mandolin Orchestra under Mr. Perry’s direction. Charlie moved to Fairbanks in 1982 to find a flourishing folk music community. Charlie has a wide interest in music. He enjoys playing classical, rock and roll, bluegrass, but mainly New England Fiddle Tunes and Celtic music. He has been playing for Contradances since his arrival in Fairbanks in the 80’s, with a variety of bands. Charlie also plays the tenor banjo, octave mandolin, and
banjo mandolin. Most recently he has taken up playing the Crane Duet concertina. He states he is “not quite ready to play in public”, but we will see how long that lasts. Nancy Bayer is originally from Juneau Alaska and moved to Fairbanks in 1980. Nancy worked as an Itinerant Public Health Nurse and School Nurse for 13 years. She traveled extensively to middle Yukon and Koyukuk River communities for much of that time. Nancy met Charlie in 1992 at a Bill Staines concert and they were married in 1995. Nancy made the mistake of telling Charlie she had played piano as a child. Before long Charlie had purchased a “Casio” keyboard and encouraged her to play back-up piano while he played fiddle tunes. Nancy knew nothing about this type of piano playing. She had been taught to play classical music and what ever was written on the sheet music. But Charlie persisted and “showed her how it was done on the mandolin”. Slowly she got hooked and she and Charlie started performing at folk festivals. Nancy has recently started to play the accordion, looking for a more portable instrument. Charlie and Nancy continue to play contradance music with their band Polar drive. Charlie also plays with Will Putman on occasion and enjoys going to the local Celtic jam sessions.
August Committee Schedule: Visual Arts Committee August 8 at 5:30pm Literary Arts Committee August 9 at 5:30pm Community Writers Group August 12 at 1 pm Cinema Arts Committee August 15 at 5:30pm Long Prose Meeting August 16 at 6:30pm Community Arts Meeting August 22 at Noon All meetings in the Bear Gallery, 3rd Floor of the Alaska Centennial Center for the Arts, Pioneer Park, 2300 Airport Way. For more information call 456-6485 ext. 227.
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greatShe grandmother. AlltoofAlaska influences herstudy poetry to some extent. Jill Osier Osier was was born born ininGreene, Greene,Iowa. Iowa. She first came towhich Alaska in 1997 to study first came in 1997 to creative writing Alaska Fairbanks, where she she received her MFA creative writingatatthe theUniversity Universityofof Alaska Fairbanks, where received her in 2000. in For the past years she years has lived the Midwest, northern MFA 2000. For seven the past seven she in hasFairbanks, lived in Fairbanks, theand Midwest, Vermont, working on poems while working as a working writer, editor, odd-job-er, and northern Vermont, working on also poems while also as a writer, editor,or educator. Her poems appear in various literary journals, including Black Warrior odd-job-er, orborn educator. Her poems in came various journals, Jill Osier was in Greene, Iowa.appear She first to literary Alaska in 1997 toincluding study Jill Osier was born in Greene, Iowa. She first came to Alaska in 1997 toSchooner, study Review, The Gettysburg Review, The Iowa Review, Poetry, Prairie Black Warrior Review, The Gettysburg Review, The Iowa Review, Poetry, creative writing at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, where she received her and creative writing at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, where she received her 32 Poems. HerFor work nominated forhas a Pushcart Prize andfor was selected for Prairie Schooner, andhas 32 been Poems. Her work been in nominated a Pushcart MFA inMFA 2000. seven years she Fairbanks, Midwest, in 2000.the Forpast the past seven years shehas haslived lived in Fairbanks, thethe Midwest, the volume ofVermont, Best Nw Poets 2006. SheBest was New recently awarded aShe fellowship from the Prize and selected for the volume 2006. as recently and northern working on on poems also working as awas writer, editor, andwas northern Vermont, working poemswhile while Poets also working a writer, editor, National Endowment for the Arts. awardedodd-job-er, a fellowship from National Endowment for thejournals, Arts. or educator. Her poems appear various literary including odd-job-er, or educator. Herthe poems appear ininvarious literary journals, including Black Warrior Review, The Gettysburg Review, The The Iowa Review, Poetry, Black Warrior Review, The Gettysburg Review, Iowa Review, Poetry, Fairbanks Arts Her Association August Reading • August 4 at 7pm Schooner, andPoems. 32 Poems. workhas hasbeen been nominated forfor a Pushcart Prairie Prairie Schooner, and 32 Her work nominated a Pushcart Prize and was selected for the volume Best New Poets 2006. She was recently Prize and was selected for from the volume BestEndowment New Poets She was recently awarded a fellowship the National for2006. the Arts. awarded a fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts.
Gift Shop Artist for August: Peter Fricilone
I came to Alaska in August of 1977 to perform volunteer work in Nome. In the fall of 1979 I moved to Fairbanks to attend UAF, earning two degrees in 1983. Having traveled all over the world, I love this “Great Land” as much as I did when I first arrived in 1977. The Golden Heart city has been my home since 1979. I have enjoyed working with tools since I was a boy, having been instructed by my dad and grandfather who were master machinists. I create a variety of spoons, ladles, and culinary items, unifying the Alaskan woods of Birch, Alder, and Spruce. Working with hand tools, I carve in the “Shaker” style, which combines functionality, elegance, and simplicity. My work has been displayed in shows at New Horizons Gallery and Bear Gallery as well as at various business locations around Fairbanks.
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Artists Down the Road: Cindy Lou Ailluad Looking for adventure, my husband, Whit, and I moved from Washington to teach school in Alaska in 1978, and eventually settled in Delta Junction. During this time, my two sons, Jason and Brian, were born and raised. I recently retired after 23 years of teaching. Several years ago my youngest son was looking at a book of photographs by Henri Cartier-Bresson. I made the statement that I greatly admired Bresson’s work and wished that I could photograph as well as him. My wonderful son responded that the only difference between Bresson and me was that Bresson had done something with his photographs while mine sat in boxes all around the house. While I will never compare with the greatness of Bresson, my son’s observation started me thinking. I finally became brave enough to submit a photograph to the Rarefied Lights juried photography show in Anchorage. I was ecstatic when my image was selected. Since that first entry, I have continued to take positive action to “do something with my images”. During one summer workshop I had an opportunity to meet several National Geographic photographers. I was amazed to learn that one of their dreams was to photograph Alaska. I began to take a closer look at the possibilities in my own backyard. I realized that the
folks in Delta, while maybe not exotic, are as unique as those of any distant land. This is when I began photographing the many fascinating characters in my small town that I call the “Just Folks” series. It was during a year that I was teaching kindergarten and playing outside on a very cold, twenty below day during recess in November that I was inspired to begin the project of Recess at Twenty Below. In October 2005, my inspiration became a published children’s book, Recess at
20 Below, and has sold around 30,000 copies. I love photographing the many interesting people that I meet. Each person offers a challenge to capture his/ her uniqueness in one image. I have a strong desire to share the captivating images I see on my journeys. I am enthusiastic about sharing my visions of the world with the world. I look forward to my next adventure, a book tour this fall and winter in Alaska and the Lower 48.
Gift Shop Author of the Month: Ted Leonard
Ted Leonard is the author of collections of truly Alaskan humor including: an illustrated collection of Alaskan poetry “Are we Having Fun Yet?”, “Now! Are we Having Fun”, two Alaskan novels, as well as numerous columns for several Alaskan newspapers. Some Alaskans have described him as “...like that of a favorite uncle known of his storytelling, friendly and quite entertaining.” When he is not busy writing, he is an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoys spending most of his time with his wife at his cabin, 55 river miles up the Salcha River from the nearest road.
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August Gallery Artists: Earth, Fire and Fibre XXVI Editors Note: The Anchorage Museum of History and Art featured Earth, Fire, and Fibre XXVI January 14th- March 4th, 2007. It is now traveling around the state. The following is from the Juror’s Statement by Michael W. Monroe. It is reprinted with the museum’s permission. Juror’s Statement
In reviewing the submission for the 2007 Biennial exhibition, all the formal aspects of each entry were carefully considered. My personal criteria for making informed decisions can be summarized with the following thoughts. The strongest objects pursue an original idea while interpreting older traditions and/or techniques in a fresh way. Their makers strive to find inventive solutions to art and design problems instead of repeating trite or contrived ones. The works I selected evidence a masterful handling of materials and techniques, not as ends in themselves, but rather in the service of the maker’s idea. These artists understand the nature of their chosen materials with regards to appropriate applications, and when this understanding is combined with knowledge of possibilities and limitations of those materials and techniques, the results are fully realized works which are compelling visual experiences.
artists who submitted more than one work, I felt it was important that all entries share a common underlying theme. If not, it suggests they have not yet developed a consistent personal style, which is another of my criteria for making decisions as to whether or not to include a work. Finally my most important criterion is that a work of art should impact a sense of caring and feeling on the part of the maker. The pieces included in this 2007 version of Earth, Fire and Fibre have met my criteria, and each symbolizes a vibrant example of personal expression at the highest level. They resound with the artist’s confidence, verve, imagination and inventiveness. In the of the 21st which as the
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technologically advanced in mankind’s history, the works in this exhibition stand as testimony to a belief in the value of works of the mind, eye, hand, and heart. Despite our increasing reliance on technology, the intimate and physical qualities of the handmade object have never had more appeal. It is my hope that visitors viewing Earth, Fire, and Fibre will discover dynamic new visual experiences that are educational, provocative, and pleasurable while simultaneously expanding their appreciation and understanding of the contemporary studio craft movement. I was most impressed with the breadth of expression on the part of the artists. Their diverse interpretations provide a remarkable range of choices for individuals seeking very personal ways to express and honor their lives. More than perhaps any other art form, craft has a way of unifying body, mind, and spirit, both for the maker and the appreciator. Michael W. Monroe Executive Director/Chief Curator Bellevue Art Museum
In addition, I favor works evidencing strong and vital connections between the idea the maker has for a piece and their ability to execute it with a fully realized sense of purpose and clarity. For
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To Our Wonderful Volunteers! Thank you Gallery Docents
Bonnie Brody Jason Dahlen Margret Van Flein Jerrie Graham Penny Wakefield
Jane Gregory Karyn Janssen Ginny Kawasaki Frances Schulz Peggy Birkenbuel Mary Lou Jorrissen Debbie Bayer Cheryl Joens Jo Ann Lynn Sue Malen Kathy Dubbs Krista Katalenich
July’s Dinners in the Homes Volunteers Laura Bergh Deborah and Dennis Dussman Myrna Colp Marcella Hill
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At Way Free Admission At Gazebo Gazebo near near Pioneer Pioneer Park Park Entrance, Entrance, 2300 2300 Airport Airport Way All Shows at 7pm Bring a chair and blanket, bench seating is limited Bring a chair and blanket, bench seating is Tunes limited Jean McDermott Celtic Fiddle For more information call 456-6485 ext. 227 Ron Veliz, Lindy Raines & Friends Jazz, For more information call 456-6485 ext. 227Guitar, Solo & Duo
Sundays Mondays Tuesdays Joe Feller Folk/Rock/Country Fairbanks Arts Association is funded by private, corporate, and foundation memberships andOriginal donations - City of Fairbanks, Wednesdays (1st 2 weeks) Mike Stackhouse Folk Fairbanks Arts Association is funded by private, corporate, and foundation memberships and donations - City of Fairbanks, Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska State Council on the Arts, and the National Endowment for the Arts. Fairbanks North(Last Star Borough, AlaskaJoan State Council on the Arts, and the National Endowment for the Arts. 2 weeks) Stack Vocalist Thursdays Paul Harrell Hunting Stories/Moose Calling Fairbanks Arts A ssociation • August 2007 Fridays Joan Stack Vocalist Saturdays David Monroe Hopelssly Unfocused Acoustic Alchemy
What’s all the Yelling About? A look at Opera from the Inside
Wednesday, August 15 10:30am-Noon UAF, Salisbury Theatre Free program for youth grades 4 and up!
To reserve your space, contact Theresa Reed at 456-7573 or operafairbanks@ak.net.
Fairbanks Arts Association Fairbanks Arts Association was established in 1966 to promote and support the arts in the Fairbanks area. The Association is funded by private, corporate, and foundation memberships and donations, City of Fairbanks, Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska State Council on the Arts, and the National Endowment for the Arts. With assistance from professional staff and charitable volunteers, the Association provides services in five areas: Visual, Literary, Performing, Community Arts and Arts Education. The Association also helps raise funds for other arts groups, provides technical assistance and support for arts programming, encourages and advises individual artists beginning organizations and sponsors workshops and educational meetings. Board of Directors Corlis Taylor, President Marcella Hill, Vice President Leafy McBride, Secretary Myrna Colp, Treasurer Members: Bob Dempsey Jerrie Graham Joan Stack Shane Hurd Lorraine Peterson Staff June Rogers, Executive Director Melissa Hougland, Associate Director Sherry Faught, Office Manager/Bookkeeper Tatiana Piatanova, Program Director Rosalie Stockwell-White, Special Projects Gabriel Lopez-Shaw, Tech Assistant
Fairbanks Arts Association Call For Volunteers Volunteers are at the heart of the Fairbanks Arts Association. Each volunteer brings individual talents and personality traits to us. Volunteers are a crucial component of our organization! Volunteering for the Fairbanks Arts Association gives you the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of people around you by providing support in he Bear Gallery Gift Shop, office assistance, and special events.
Volunteers Openings We are especially looking for volunteers to staff the Bear Gallery and Gift Shop. During the Summer months, we are open from 11am until 9pm, seven days a week. Winter hours are noon to 6pm, Monday - Saturday. A volunteer may commit to covering a particular small amount of time on a regular basis, whether that be weekly, monthly, or daily over a period of time. Or your group or organization may decide to take care of a whole day by either working together or by splitting up the day among themselves. Training We provide training to you, either through workshops, or informal person-to-person contact. This will help to familiarize you with your work environment before you start you position. Additional training and support will be provided if necessary. Please call 456-6485 ext 226 for more information, or stop by an have a chat with us in the Arts Association office, or in the Bear Gallery. We are located in the Alaska Centennial Center for the Arts in Pioneer Park at 2300 Airport Way.
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NOMINATIONS FOR 2007 CAN BE SUBMITTED BETWEEN JANUARY 1-AUGUST 15 Nomination for the 2007 Governor’s Awards for the Arts POSTMARK DEADLINE: August 15, 2007 The Alaska State Council on the Arts, is soliciting award nominees for the 2007 Governor’s Awards for the Arts. Please note that the procedure and categories have changed for 2007. Who is eligible: Any individual, organization or institution that has made a significant contribution to the arts in Alaska is eligible, with the exception of current State Arts Council members or staff. Procedure: Please submit a brief nomination on this form. A panel will be convened in August, 2007 to select finalists. If your nominee is a finalist, a member of the panel will contact you for further information. Individuals cannot self nominate. Final award recipients will be announced in late September, 2007. Presentation: Awards will be presented at the Governor’s Awards for the Arts and Humanities to be held October 26, 2007 in Fairbanks during the AFN Convention. For reservations or information on this event, please contact the Alaska State Council on the Arts at 1.888.278.7424
2007 Governor’s Arts Award Categories: (Nominations to be accepted after January, 2007) x
Arts Advocacy Award Recognizes individuals or organizations whose leadership promotes and champions the arts in Alaska.
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Business Leadership Award Recognizes businesses (profit or nonprofit) or individual business leaders whose efforts enhance and sustain the arts in Alaska, through donation or participation.
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Individual Artist Award Honors individuals for their creative contributions to the state.
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Margaret Nick Cooke Award for Alaska Native Arts and Languages Recognizes individuals or organizations whose work furthers traditional Native language and culture.
For the nomination form, please go to http://www.eed.state.ak.us/aksca/ or call (907) 269-6610 or Toll-free: 1-888-278-7424 For reservations for single tickets or to purchase a table, please contact Rosalie at 456-6485 ext. 224.
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Fairbanks Arts Association-International Polar Year Invitational Exhibit Prospectus Introduction: The International Polar Year Invitational Exhibit is a part of the International Polar Year activities designed to bring greater attention to the circumpolar cultures and its people. The exhibition will explore what it means to be an artist, to live in a cold climate and be a part of a circumpolar culture. The IPY Invitational exhibit will be a culmination of partnerships between artists from Interior Alaska and artists from circumpolar regions worldwide. The International Polar Year is a large scientific program focused on the Arctic and the Antarctic from March 2007 through March 2009. It is an unprecedented opportunity to demonstrate and get involved with cutting edge science examining a wide range of physical, biological and social research topics. For more information on IYP please go to www.ipy.org Specifications: Along with images of their own work Interior artists must submit a letter of intent stating their interest in a partnership with an artist from another circumpolar country. Artists must be committed to see this project through May 1, 2009, the day of the exhibition opening. After partnership has been established the artists will submit a Collaborative Proposal which will include their shared ideas. The Collaborative Proposal will be due April 1, 2008. The International Polar Year Invitational will be exhibited during the month of May 2009. The Entry Process: 1. All initial entries from Interior artists must be postmarked or hand delivered to Fairbanks Arts Association office by 5pm, October 1st, 2007. 2. The local artist must submit their proposal with 5 to 10 slides or digital images of hers/his work. 3. An artist selected for the 1009 IPY Invitational will be represented by ONE original work of their own and ONE original work from their International Circumpolar partner based on their Collaborative Proposal. 4. A maximum of two slides OR digital images per work may be submitted. NO TRANSPARENCIES (OTHER THAN MOUNTED 35MM SLIDES) will be accepted for the jury process. NO DIGITAL FILE FORMATS OTHER THAN .TIFF OR .JPG WILL BE ACCEPTED. It is recommended that two different views be submitted for three-dimensional artworks. NOTE: All slides are projected
on a large screen and digital images are viewed on LCD monitors; please take this into consideration when selecting slides and digital images for submission. 5. Each entry must be represented by: a) professional-quality 35mm color slides (no glass-mounted slides please) OR b) digital images on a CD – 150dpi, TIFF or JPG format, largest dimension must be 5X7 in. NO EMAIL ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED. All entries should be included on the same CD. c) an image list with corresponding numbers and titles 6. All slides must be labeled with the artist’s name and title of work. Digital files must be identified by the entry number. Identify CD with artist’s name. Please see example below. 7. SASE (self addressed, stamped envelope) with sufficient postage for the return of your materials must be included if you wish them to be returned. This applies for hand-delivered submissions as well. The Fairbanks Arts Association is not responsible for lost or damaged slides.
Artists’ Responsibilities: 1. Artists selected for International Polar Year Invitational are responsible for the partnership with an international circumpolar artist and the Collaborative Proposal for the exhibition due April 1, 2008. 2. All entries must be ready for display. Works to be hung on the wall must have wire hangers. NO SAWTOOTH hangers. Unusual hanging mechanisms must be approved by VAC coordinator. 3. Artists are responsible for all packing and crating costs. 4. Artwork must remain on display through May 31, 2009. 5. Submitting an entry constitutes agreement on the part of the artist to all conditions in this prospectus. F a i r b a n k s A r t s A s s o c i a t i o n ’s Responsibilities: 1. Based on the Jury Review, Interior Artists will be invited to participate in the International Polar Year Invitational 2009. 2. Fairbanks Arts Association provides wall-to-wall fine arts insurance. FAA is not responsible for minor wear resulting from normal handling. 3. Fairbanks Arts Association Retains a 25% commission on all exhibit sales. Works will be for sale unless noted as NSF (not for sale). Artist’s payments will be made on the 20th of the month following the closure of the exhibition. Calendar:
Contact Information: Fairbanks Arts Association 2300 Airport Way Alaska Centennial Center for the Arts @ Pioneer Park PO Box 72786 Fairbanks, AK 99707-2786 Or Tatiana Piatanova, Program Director ph 907.456.6485 ext. 227 email tatiana@fairbanksarts.org
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April 1 • Deadline for Collaborative Proposal July 30 • Deadline for Agreement to Exhibit from all artists
2009: Feb 2
• Deadline for receipt of: Biographical • Information, photos for PR promotion
April 15 • Deadline for receipt of all work May 1 • Opening Reception May 31 • Exhibition Closes June 30 • Complete Return of Artwork
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Sunday Gazebo Performance: Silent Praise “Silent Praise” a Sign of Praise Silent Praise was started in the fall of 2004 by Mrs. Janet Sigh. Mrs. Sigh is the wife of Pastor Odea Sigh. They shepherd the Fairbanks and North Pole Seventh Day Adventist Churches. The Silent Praise Team uses ASL (American Sign Language) to visually interpret songs of praise to God. This is called “Praise Signing”. They use the actual ASL signs, which make this different from “Praise Dance.” What started out three years ago as a core group of 5 girls who knew nothing about ASL, has grown into a ministry team that now includes 11 members, ages 8 to 13. They usually practice once a week as a group (more often before a performance), and then on their own at home. Using Praise Signing, they have had the privilege to minister to various churches in the Fairbanks and North Pole areas, as well as in Delta. Their performances at several camp meetings (In the Interior and near Palmer) as well as at the previous two Fairbanks Gospel Festivals have blessed many people. They have also performed by request at a Celebration of Life Service and at a Community Health Fair, as well as at other events in the community.
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The Silent Praise Team performs a wide variety of praise and gospel music and has also used puppetry to add to the visual impact of a song. The girls enjoy the chance to share God’s love in this visual and moving way, whether performing as the whole team, as smaller groups, or individually. They pray that you will be blessed by their ministry in “Silent Praise”. Written by: Vernita Salinas
Sundays in the Gazebo: Are you interested in being a part of the Fairbanks Arts Association’s newest performance series? Starting August 5th we are beginning our Sundays in the Gazebo. However, we need you! If you would like to be a performer on a Sunday in August, please contact 456-6485 ext 225.
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Charlie Says: ”Check Out These Opportunities for Artists!” Fairbanks Arts Asso ciation Bea Visual Arts C r Gallery and ommittee inv ites all Alask submit for revi an artists to ew slides or digital images for possible so of their work lo or group exh ibitions in 200 artists should 9. Interested submit up to ten images a c o n ta c t in fo rm long with you a ti o n , a c o rr r e s p o n d in g im resume and b a g e lis t, a io, as well as a self-address envelope with ed, stamped postage for th e return of yo submissions ur packet. All should be rece ived by Octob For more inform er 31st, 2007 ation please co . ntact Tatiana a ext. 227. t 456-6485 the Connie accepted for g in e b w o n ever was are . Connie Booch rs Applications M . ip h s w munity Fello ducer of Com ro p Boochever d n a r, o ct o f th e rmer, dire d a d v o c a te n a n an avid perfo o tr a p a li fe lo n g or and reflect T h e a te r a n d blished to hon a st e s a w ip sistently wsh oochever con B . rs arts. This Fello M s rt a e ioned ssion of th Th e Ta na na Yu ko ge she champ a ss e the spirited pa m e n Hi st or ic al th r e to furth t to the n d a n a rt o d So p te ciety and the Fairba im ra st re n a s rt a demo e th nks Choral port from er life: That Society presents Mu significant sup f o throughout h y h sic rt o from Movies s w ip d n sh r state a about Alaska sung by ns. Four fellow tio ra o citizens of ou rp Ef co fie d Schuldiner, n n a sk sinesses a so pr an o an d M at th ew 0 each, to Ala 0 ,5 2 $ f individuals, bu o t n Ke u nn ed y, te no r n postmark d, in the amo with Paul Krejci on pia dia. Applicatio will be awarde e no m . ll Th a is event will e b in ill ts w is al art be held on August 4 ship recipients w llo emerging visu e F wi . th 7 re 0 s freshments 0 n 2 atio gust 31, and discussion at 5: 07. For applic 0 2 , 0 3 deadline is Au r e 30 b an m d the recital r than Septe ouncil on the beginning at 6:30 laska State C notified no late . This unique Alaska A e th t si vi , n rmatio experience will be held ksca. and more info in the Wickersham .state.ak.us/a d e .e w w w t a House and Chapel at Arts website Pioneer Park and is free of charge.
The 22nd Annual 64th Parallel Ju ried Exhibition will be accepting submission s from In te rio r ar tis ts be tw ee n Se pt em be r 28 th an d September 30th. Ca tegories of acceptab le work include Painting, Waterco lor, Drawing, Pastel, Or iginal Prints, Sculpture, Mixe d Media and Photogr aphy. Entries should be su bmitted by the artist an d are limited to four entries of original artwork only. Fo r more details please contact the Fairbanks Arts Asso ciation at 456-6485 ext. 227. ng an ce Agency is holdi Fairbanks Resour ors of av de lebrate the artistic en art show this fall to ce Oct. is ilities. This year ’s show individuals with disab artist with Hotel. If you are an k ar tm es W the at 11 would like any medium and you disabilities working in ct Anne fall show please conta to be considered for the 01. Marlin at FRA at 456-89
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August 2007
Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage Paid Fairbanks, Alaska Permit No. 17
P.O. Box 72786 Fairbanks, Alaska 99707
Volunteer of the Month: Margret Van Flein I volunteer for the Fairbanks Arts Association because I enjoy being surrounded by art and the Association needs this help. The Bear Gallery exhibits change monthly and the Gift Shop has beautiful craft items for sale. The patrons who come to see the exhibits are very nice and interesting Alaskans or tourists. The staff of FAA is very helpful and nice to their volunteers. The cutest question that comes up occasionally is “where are the bears?” I have volunteered for the Bear Gallery for several years. I am retired from the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District where I worked for several decades. I have lived in Fairbanks since 1963 and my children were all raised in Alaska and are still living here. Currently, three are in Fairbanks and one in Anchorage. I have twelve grandchildren and feel so lucky that I could be closer to them than only as a sporadic visitor.
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