october 2011 newsletter

The arts take time—to see, to do, to experience, and yes, even to talkabout.

The Alabama River Region Arts Center has been out and about, inand beyond our community qui te a bi t lately; from meeting new friends inTuscaloosa, making plans, to taking measurements, and even, passing outcandy. We have been getting the word out to the community that the Artsmatter to al l and that All can benefi t from the arts. How have we beendoing this? From setting up tables in Wetumpka’s Candy Walk toparticipating in Chi l ton County Arts Counci l ’s 2011 Arti sts’ Showcase &Fal l Festival , and talking with many teachers in between; we are hearingfrom many enthusiastic supporters of the Arts.

Join with us in November as we continue to communicate ourmission to the river region community.

Do your part for art.

Alabama River Region Arts Center Providing high quality, affordable programs

Take Time for Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

News from the Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Board of Directors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

About Us. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Extreme Carving—Extreme Fun.. . . . . . . . . . 2

Out & About. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Pump The 'Tump.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

V.I .P. Meet & Greet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Coming Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Brainers Brainstorm.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Mugs Fest in January. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Volunteer Schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Caught in the Vortex. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Pathl ights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Chi l ton Cty Arts Counci l Fest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Bluegrass/Si t & Sew.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Membership Benefi ts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Our Sponsors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Oct. 2011Vol. 1/Issue 12UPDATE

The River Region'sFriendl iest Centerfor the Arts

Take Time for Art

Our Mission Statement:The Alabama River Region Arts Center’smission is to bring the People of the RiverRegion together and enhance communitylife through a supportive environmentwhere people of all ages, backgrounds andabilities can study, create and present art.The Alabama River Region Arts Center is a 501 (c)

3 not-for-profi t organization.

Inside This Issue

Anna Thibodeaux (top right), Dawn Sullivan and Marty McIntyre passed out candyamidst the beauty along the river. Pumpkins (top left) await little hands to decoratethem.

2 Alabama River Region Arts Center

TheARRAC UPDATE/OCT. 2011We transformed

pumpkins on Saturday, Oct.29, and we learned thatbeing thick-skinned hasbenefi ts for people andpumpkins. Although, someof the pumpkins were moredried out inside and they didnot carve as easi ly as themoist ones, al l of thepumpkin carvers achievedsuccess in carving faces ontheir pumpkins. Extremeinstructor, woodcarverDylan Goodson, was notkept away by his cold andal l had a great time learninghow to be carvers. As Dylanpointed out with hisexample (see lower right),the most fun pumpkins tocarve are not the perfectlyshaped ones!

Whi le sharp tools were wielded in the VanGogh Room; glue, gl i tter, and feathers ruled in theMonet Room. There l i ttle creators could createwondrous things by adding to, not cutting away partsof their (plastic) pumpkins. You might say the mixedmedia col lage technique reigned in this room.Whatever you cal l i t, i t was fun!

The ARRAC Board ofDirectors met Oct. 23. The Boardmeets the 3rd Sunday of eachmonth.

ARRAC Board of Directors

OfficersDonald Mobley - President

Rick Bowman - Vice PresidentMari lyn Winborn - Secretary

Members at LargeGeoff McIntyre

Austin Thompson

Frank Sul l ivan - ExecutiveDirector

Newsfrom The Center

The Arts Center is a volunteer based,community supported organizationthat derives its funding from publicand private donations, contributions,grants, benefactors and the proceedsfrom memberships, Artist Space,Rentals, Gallery Art Sales and specialevents.

About Us

300 West Tallassee St Wetumpka, AL 36092

Extreme Pumpkin Carving—Extreme Fun!

Thomas McCroan proudly displays his pumpkin carving; someof his classmates' pumpkins are displayed at right.Below, Jamie shows off her creation.


TheARRAC UPDATE/OCT. 2011Wetumpka's Alabama River

Region Arts Center is teaming withthe organizer of Pump the Tump(PTT), a social media Facebookgroup, Teresa Roberson, and twodowntown bui lding owners todisplay works of local arti sts. Thepurpose of the event is a "Meet andGreet" event November 19th, from11 AM to 2 PM in downtownWetumpka. There wi l l be food andmusic as wel l as table-l ined streetswith businesses ready to show that"Wetumpka is Al ive". There wi l l begive-aways and raffles, as wel l .

ARRAC is coordinating twelvewindow displays and about 2400square feet of retai l space. Space isorganized to demonstrate art tech-niques to the publ ic and to display fineart. Other window-only displays wi l linclude local school work, homeschoolwork and featured arti sts.

Volunteers wi l l be needed to visi twi th the publ ic about the Arts Center,about the displaying arti sts, as wel l as,to protect the i tems on display.

In keeping with our mission,ARRAC is invi ting local arti sts and artlovers to:

• Demonstrate your craft for thepurposes of promoting potential classes(art, craft, & music teachers),

• Exhibi t their own work,• Volunteer to set up, take down

and/or visi t wi th the publ ic.This i s just a 3-hour event. ARRAC

membership is not required, but thespace is l imi ted, so reserve your spaceright away. There is no fee fordisplaying work. Please cal l for anappointment to del iver your work.

Set up can be arranged in one oftwo ways:

1 . We set up: Work needs to be atthe Arts Center by 3:00 PM onSaturday, Nov. 12th with paperwork

completed, OR2. You set up: Paperwork needs to becompleted and e-mai led to ARRAC'sArti stic Director, Theresa Rose, bymidnight Saturday, Nov. 12th. Al l workmust be in place at the assignedlocation by 1 0 AM day of the event.

We regret that spaces can not bereserved one hour before opening.

Pick up arrangements are asfol lows:

1 . Pick up at the Arts Center, onSunday, Nov. 20 during open hours, orcal l for an appointment.

2. Pick up work at the displaylocation, after the event from 3-4 PM11 /1 9, the day of the event.

This i s a fi rst-time event. We arerequiring some paperwork in order forus to manage the inventory of youri tems and their safe return. Cal l theArts Center (334-578-9485), or TheresaWayne (251 -752-241 6) i f you have anyquestions or to find out more about theevent. Forms wi l l be emai led to you.

Window Art Displays at Pump the Tump

Out &About

a 501(c) 3 not-for-profit organization

9am – 11amCome see for yourself what all the excitement is about! Ifyou are a practitioner or teacher of a craft or art technique,we want to meet you and personally show you our newclay studio, classrooms and studio space. Make up your ownmind. Imagine the possibilities for you bringing arts to theriver region community.


TheARRAC UPDATE/OCT. 2011

will be December 16th - 18thThis puppet show, sui table for al l ages,

wi l l be performed at the WetumpkaPerforming Arts Theater, adjacent to the

Alabama River Regions Art Center

Dates and Showtimes:Friday 12/1 6 6:00pm

Saturday 12/17 1 0:00am & 2:00pmSunday 12/1 8 2:30pm

November

Thu Nov 3 4:00pm – 6:00pm Arts Clubs - ARRAC

6:30pm – 8:00pm Brainers

Sat Nov 5 9:00am – 12:00pm Bluegrass Jam/ - ARRAC

9:00am – 12:00pm Sit & Sew - ARRAC


FRi Nov 11 4:00pm – 7:00pm Harvest Moon Festival - AUM

Sat Nov 12 3:00pm Work due at ARRAC for PTT


6:30pm – 8:00pm Brainers

Sat Nov 19 9:00am – 12:00pm VIP Meet & Greet - ARRAC

11 :00am – 2:00pm Pump the 'Tump

- Downtown Wetumpka

Thu Nov 24 No Arts Club! Happy Thanksgiving!

December

Thu Dec 1 4:00pm – 6:00pm Arts Clubs - ARRAC Last Arts Clubti l l 2012

Fri Dec 16 6:00pm "The Holiday Bug" Puppet

performance - ARRAC/WPA*

Sat Dec 17 1 0:00am & 2:00pm "The Holiday Bug" Puppet


Sun Dec 18 2:30pm "The Holiday Bug" Puppet


*Wetumpka Performing Arts Center

MUGS Fest Coming in JanuaryAlthough i t may be cold and dreary inJanuary, ARRAC wi l l be warming things upwith our MUGS* Fest! Think, HotCocoa/Coffee, Fun Fi lmfest, Demos, Hands-on & Artsy surprises for al l ages! Bring yourfami ly! Saturday, January 21 at ARRAC!Watch for more detai l s.

*making up good stuff!

ComingEvents

The Update is publ i shed monthlyYour comments, ideas, and story ideasare welcome.

Marty McIntyre, Edi tormarty195@gmai l .com

Alabama River Region Arts CenterMai l ing Address:PO Box 1172Wetumpka, AL 36092

Alabama River Region Arts CenterGal lery/Classroom300 West Tal lassee StWetumpka, AL 36092

a 501 (c)3 not-for-profi t organization

November/December Events


Crosstitch Productions Puppet Troupe's Performance of:



CCaauugghhtt iinn tthhee VVoorrtteexxTo be “caught in the vortex,” means you findyourself caught up in the excitement of the

ARRAC through association; and before youknow it, you have been swept to a new place

of art, service or outreach.Thanks to Bob Harris for coining this great phrase.

Thumbs up to Sharon Ervin, for providing walkway solarpathl ights at our main entrance. They were total lywonderful .Thumbs down to the Hal loween pranksters that demol i shedseveral of them.

Pathlights

The next meeting wi l l be 11 /3 at 6:30 pm. We wi l l beplanning and fi l l ing slots for the upcoming events in whichARRAC wi l l be participating. Come and get involved! This i sa great chance to sign up for outreach events in thecommunity.

Brainers Brainstorm

Times shown on the calendar for special events outside theGal lery are Event Times - volunteers should be there at least1 hour prior for setup and approx. 1 /2 hour after forcleanup.

The Art Center is in need of volunteers this month andfuture months, as we are participating in many SpecialEvents outside of the Center. Please contact Sharon Ervin,Volunteer Coordinator, at sservin1946@hotmai l .com or 514-3420 (home) or 279-3464 (work). Do your part for the ARTSin the River Region.

November

Sat Nov 5 9:00am – 4:00pm Dawn

Sun Nov 6 12:00pm – 4:00pm Sharon E

Sat Nov 12 9:00am – 4:00pm Marty, Theresa ,

Sharon E

Sun Nov 13 12:00pm – 4:00pm Frank

Sat Nov 19 VIP 9:00am – 11 :00am Danetta, Marty,

Sharon E.

Sat Nov 19 9:00am – 4:00pm Leigh Crocker

Sat Nov 19 PTT 11 :00am – 2:00pm Dawn, Mary West,

Danetta, Marty, Austin,

Frank, Theresa

Sun Nov 20 12:00pm – 4:00pm Mary West

Sat Nov 26 9:00am – 4:00pm Marty

Sun Nov 27 12:00pm – 4:00pm Mary West

Volunteer Schedule

VolunteerCalendar

a 501(c) 3 not-for-profit organization

Chilton County Arts CouncilWelcomes ARRAC at Artists' Showcase

Frank Sullivan demonstrated traditional coil-building of a jug.

We were welcomed with open arms at Chi l ton

County Arts Counci l ' s fi rst event in the Clanton

Conference and Performing Arts Center located on

Jefferson State Community Col lege's campus.

An arti st could get spoi led exhibi ting this way: no

wind, indoor heat, a snack bar across the aisle, and great

music to throw pots by. As evidence of this, Frank Sul l ivan,

ARRAC's Executive Director, bui l t a 12" tal l coi l jug over

the course of the two-day event; meanwhi le, Sharon Ervin

and Marty McIntyre talked with visi tors.

We met a lot of wonderful people in the Chi l ton

County area who are as exci ted as we are about the arts.



9am – 12pm♫♪ Nov 5th ♫♪

BluegrassJamBluegrass Jam this Saturday, Nov. 5Although we can' t promise as glorious weather as we had lastmonth, when we parked under the big tree for our BluegrassJam but, we can guarantee friendly faces and great music. Al lski l l levels are welcome. Last month we had a newviol ini st/fiddle-player; she inheri ted her grandfather'sinstrument and a passion for making music. Whether you havean instrument you pluck at or have a passion plucking atyou.. .we welcome you and look forward to having you join inthe music-making. Join us from 9am - 12pm, Nov. 5th. at theARRAC.

Sit & SewCome and resume work on one ofyour projects on your to-do stack. Si t& Sew in the Monet room with fel lowfabric and qui l ting fans. We' l l meetfrom 9am – 12pm.

Thanks to Our Member SponsorsBusinesses

BathBui lders LLC - www.bathbui ldersl lc.com

PlatinumBenjamin and Luanne Russel l

GoldMary and James Wolfe

BronzeMayor Jerry Wi l l i s

Monte and Jan McKinneyJ immy and Yvonne Lee

SupportersFrances ArnoldJames Parker

Frank and Dawn Sul l ivanAdel ia H. Turner

Get a Jump on Your Gift-Giving,Membership Benefits Start Now!Join the Alabama River Region Arts Center now and reap 1 0% discounton Gal lery purchases—just in time for your hol iday shopping. Amembership to the Arts Center may be the best (and most simple) ideayet for a thoughtful gi ft that keeps on giving al l year long. Giving amembership means a 1 0% discount on Classes, also.

Membership LevelStudent / Senior $20 ____(under 1 8 / over 55)Individual $35 ____Fami ly $40 ____Business $50 ____

I would l ike to make an addi tional donation of: $__________Bronze $1 00 ___ Si lver $250___ Gold $500___ Platinum$1 000___

Membership Benefits• 1 0% discount on classes• 1 0% discount on Gal lery purchases• 1 0% discount on custom frames at Zuelzke's• Juried Gal lery access for arti st to display their work.


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