The Arts Council of Windham County (ACWC) is providing $150 in scholarship funds to be divided among Windham County artists accepted into a two-day workshop focusing on professional development for artists.

The Vermont Arts Council is once again sponsoring a two-day workshop on business and marketing planning specifically tailored to the needs of artists. The program is open to Vermont artists of all disciplines (visual, performing, media, literary, crafts and traditional) and is facilitated by Maren Brown and Dee Boyle Clapp from the Arts Extension Service at UMass Amherst. These “Breaking into Business Workshops” will be held at the Bennington Museum.
Business Planning for Artists will be offered on Feb. 11, 2012 and marketing for artists will be offered on Feb. 12. The cost is $75 for the two-day program; $50 to attend a single workshop. Application must be made to the Vermont Arts Council by December 15, 2011.

Brattleboro Town School Board Community Forum

Art in Our Schools

Please join us for a conversation about

what we would like to seein the arts programs

in our elementary schools

Wednesday May 4
6:00 PM
Academy School

How does one make a living, stay creative, and have a career in the arts?  What effect does commercial success have on artistic growth? What are the assets and challenges of working as an artist in the Brattleboro area?

These are some of the questions to be explored at the second public artist potluck and forum hosted by Brattleboro-West Arts, Sunday, March 20 from 5:30-8:00 p.m. at the Elliot Street Café, at the corner of Elm and Elliot Streets in Brattleboro.

Painter and printmaker William Hays will share his story as a successful Brattleboro area artist. Included in the discussion will be his observations and opinions about how to strike the balance between making money and making art while maintaining artistic integrity. Information about his work and business is available at www.theartistsloft.com. A general discussion will follow the presentation.

Artists and all interested in the topic are invited to bring food for a potluck starting at 5:30. Those wishing to attend should also bring their own plates and utensils.  The program and discussion will begin at 6:30.  Donations will be accepted to help pay for the space.

Brattleboro-West Arts is a diverse group of artists and craftsmen living and working in the Whetstone watershed dedicated to improving the commercial and artistic success of its members.  BWA considers the arts to include not only the traditional visual, sculptural and performing arts, but also writing, landscape arts, and fine foods. To learn more, visit www.brattleboro-west-arts.com

For more information contact Doug Cox at dcox@sover.net or 257-1024

POPULAR BEE  BENEFITS BRATTLEBORO ARTS INITIATIVE
A Humorous Evening of Serious Thought
APRIL 2, 2011 AT THE LATCHIS THEATRE, 6:00 P.M.

For the third time in as many years, Brattleboro Arts Initiative is bringing Spell Check! A Spelling Bee for Grown-Ups to the main stage of the Latchis Theatre.  This exciting event pits spelling teams against each other, the countdown jingle, Judge Archer Mayor’s bicycle horn, Beekeeper Jim Maxwell’s pronouncements and Master of Ceremonies Tom Bodett’s tapestry of words, stories and running jokes. Each team is made up of three spellers.

Queen Bee Elizabeth Catlin yearned for spelling bee honors as a child, but never found the forum – until now.  “I love Spell Check!  My team of Wannabees and I will be there with bells on, but not necessarily the beehive hairdos this year.  Wait and see!”  Yes, teams are encouraged to dress for success, whatever that means to them.  Last year’s Strolling of the Heifers bovines spiced up the stage, as did Jerzee Grrlz and the Bee-Boppers.

At stake are the ever popular Bragging Rights, as well as the opportunity to display your team name or short phrase on the Latchis Theatre marquee.  Past winners are the team from New England Youth Theatre and wild card pick up team The Stragglurs.  “We had no idea we were so darn smart,” said Stragglur Zon Eastes.  “But there you go!”

For more information about Spell Check! A Spelling Bee for Grown-Ups contact Gail Nunziata at 254-1109 x 3 or info@brattleboroarts.org.

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The Arts Council of Windham County (ACWC) is providing $150 in scholarship funds to be divided among Windham County artists accepted into a two-day workshop focusing on professional development for artists.

The Vermont Arts Council is once again sponsoring a two-day workshop on business and marketing planning specifically tailored to the needs of artists. The program is open to Vermont artists of all disciplines (visual, performing, media, literary, crafts and traditional) and is facilitated by Maren Brown and Dee Boyle Clapp from the Arts Extension Service at UMass Amherst. These “Breaking into Business Workshops” will be held at the Windsor Welcome Center, 3 Railroad Ave., Windsor, VT.

Business Planning for Artists will be offered on Feb. 12, 2011 and marketing for artists will be offered on Feb. 13, 2011. Application must be made to the Vermont Arts Council by Jan. 12, 2011.

Attendance is limited to 25 participants.  Artists may apply to attend one or both days.  Applications will be reviewed on a competitive basis.  Preference will be given to artists that apply to attend both workshops.  Upon completion of the program, artists will be eligible to apply for special Arts Council funding of up to $500 to implement some aspect of their business plan.  The cost is $75 for the two-day program; $50 to attend a single workshop.

“The first series of business-oriented workshops proved very worthwhile to those artists attending. Since this pair of workshops is nearby, we thought it would be a good investment in Windham County artists to help with their tuition,” said Greg Worden, president of the ACWC. “Scholarship winners will be expected to share information about their experience.”

For more information or to apply, click here.