“The Traveller” by Dan Francis

Public Reception

Friday, February 17, 5-7 p.m.

Meet the artist.

Sample treats.

$1 off wine by the glass.

“indiVISUALII”

photographs by Dan Francis, Fargo ND

Photographic images demanding a secondglance,

a moment to stop, pause and consider.

Through Saturday, March 3

13 South 8th Street

Fargo ND

701-232-6430

First I’d like to invite all artists to attend the party! I know many from my work over the years and it would be great to see everyone. The article about my projects was in THE FORUM today and can be found at www.inforum.com/event/article/id/350381/publisher_ID/1/.

Second, I am also requesting donations of art! All proceeds from the Art Heals Fund Silent Auction will be placed into my endowment fund at the FM Area Foundation which will eventually award grants to organizations working with artists on art therapy projects in Cass and Clay counties. I’m looking to raise $25,000 for the fund.

See the donation form attached and my party invitation to share with FMVA!

Thanks in advance! CMP

Claudia M. Pratt – 701-371-7277 – cprattnd@mac.com

6×6 began as a small fund-raising project, but has grown into a unique exhibition that is recognizable across the U.S. and beyond. Last year over 5,000 artworks from 50 states and 36 countries were entered in this huge community based exhibition. Anyone from anywhere in the world, from any background and any skill level is welcome to enter their work in the exhibition.

Visit the link below for more info:

http://www.roco6x6.org/

Whitefish Review, a semi-annual literary and arts journal, is seeking submissions for our Summer 2012 edition. The theme of this issue is wildness. We are looking for submission that explore and celebrate the untamable and wild in astonishing ways.

There is no entry fee to submit fiction, nonfiction, poetry, art and photography! Selected participants will receive modest compensation from our nonprofit.

Now in our sixth year, the Whitefish Review presents emergent through established arts professionals of all ages whose works develop themes around mountain living.

Please visit our website for complete details about the journal and how to upload your work for consideration. We look forward to seeing your submissions!

SUBMISSION DEADLINE for inclusion in Issue #11, Summer 2012 edition: MARCH 15, 2012

web: www.whitefishreview.org

submit online & guidelines: www.whitefishreview.org/submit.htm

Jurors: Scott Atkinson – Landscape photographer & Sierra Club Calendar Editor
Michael Collopy – Preeminent Portrait photographerKate Jordahl – Professor of Photography and Digital Imaging
Deadline: Feb 29th 2012 – Exhibition: July 2012

See last year’s show Inspiration or Desperation  http://www.coastalartsleague.com/kellicutt/2011
Details:  http://www.coastalartsleague.com/photoshow

Begin Date Friday, March 9, 2012
End Date Monday, March 12, 2012

5pm

Scheels Arena 5225 31st Ave South
Fargo, ND 58104
United States

Fargo’s first ever indie craft fest!

Unglued: Craft Fest will hold its 2nd annual indie craft fest on
Saturday, February 25, 2012 at the Plains Art Museum, downtown Fargo.
Admission is free and open to everybody.

Following up on the big success of its first indie craft fest last
March and then its pop up Christmas gift shop this past
November/December, Unglued continues to inspire. Working this year
with the Plains Art Museum as a sponsor and host, Unglued: Craft Fest
brings together local and emerging crafters for a day full of the
finest handmade goods from the region.  In addition, the fest will
have local music talent hosted by Dive 95, free morning coffee from
Dunn Bros, and free craft workshops for the young and old.  Swag bags
will be handed out to the first 100 attendees – and 5 will have a
“Golden Ticket” inside of $20 Unglued cash to spend at the booth of
their choice.  Museum gallery admission will also be free.

An indie craft fair and bazaar bringing back traditional crafting
techniques with a fresh, new flair and lots of Midwest love, Unglued
is sure to satisfy a market that is bursting at its seams for the
creatively handmade.  Last year, over 2,000 attendees of all
generations and interests squeezed into the downtown Legion building,
some coming back later just to fit!  This year, over 60 crafters,
DIY’ers, and artists will be presenting on all three levels of the
museum.  This is not your typical arts and crafts fair with the usual
country crafts.  This event will feature items such as plush monsters,
collage antique jewelry, remade vintage hats, glass etched mugs,
handcrafted modern stereos, screenprinted baby onesies, trendy craft
supplies, and the list goes on!

The exciting, emerging movement of crafters of all ages and
experiences is growing who want an audience of like-mindedness (and
those intrigued!) to come together for a day to celebrate and
collaborate on old and new crafting ideas and dreams.  As a crafter
from last year wrote, “I am so motivated and have so many good ideas!
Winter had gotten really long and depressing for me so I totally
needed this. Seriously, the whole thing was awesome.” Unglued: Craft
Fest is local, creative, and inspired – come be a part of it!

When:  Saturday, February 25
Where:  Plains Art Museum, 704 1st Avenue N, Fargo
Admission:  Free (first 100 attendees receive a free swag bag and Dunn
Bros Coffee)

Contact information:
Ashley Morken
218.290.2263
ungluedcraftfest@gmail.com
www.ungluedmarket.com

Submissions are Due February 4th and the exhibit runs February 8th-24th.

EAS_submission_form

MAA Spring Art Show Prospectus

To be eligible to apply, an artist must be:
* A U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident
* At least 25 years old
* A working artist with at least five years of professional experience
* Not a full-time student

Questions? Visit creative-capital.org/apply or email grants@creative-capital.org.