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The Arts Council gratefully acknowledges the leading support of the New York State Council on the Arts, the County of Dutchess, as well as the following 2010 sponsor: N & S Supply |
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Arts: The Next Generation The arts are relevant to our lives because they are always being created anew with each generation. We need -- desperately need these newly-minted creatives. Imagine if the development of western music ended with the Gregorian monks: we wouldn't have Handel's Messiah which made Kings of the time rise to their feet in awe; we wouldn't have Wagner operas which caused riots they were so musically innovative; we wouldn't have Duke Ellington or Charlie Parker who shattered it all; we wouldn't have Elvis, the Beatles, Diana Ross, or Lady Gaga who tapped into our deep desire to jump to our feet, twist, turn, scream, dance, and get odd hair cuts! What if western painting stopped in the caves of Lascaux? We would never have gotten the Sistine Chapel of Michael Angelo, the murals of Jose Rivera, Picaso's Guernica, or the wall drawings of Sol Lewitt. I could go on to list the developments in theater, dance, film, literature and more. The point is, we can't let culture end here in 2010. We need to promote the next generation of artists. In the age of testing-dominated education system, we need to encourage emerging creative visionaries wherever and however we can. First, we need to ride herd on school boards and community leaders to ensure that our schools are art-full and that all kids have access to robust, meaningful, and in depth training the arts. (Our economy and our souls will be in sorry shape if we don't.) Second, we need to praise those kids who soar above the crowd – who have not only demonstrated great skill in the arts, but who have committed themselves to continuing the work. Nominated kids must be a Dutchess County high school senior, as of September 2010. The nominee can be working in any arts discipline including visual, performing, literary, film/video, and computer, among others. The nominator should show the youth's achievement and promise, and their evolving commitment to his/her art over time. Complete eligibility requirements with instructions can be found on our web site (see column at far right) or can be requested from the Arts Council at info@artsmidhudson.org or 845-454-3222. Again the deadline is September 10 for these nominations. So get hopping. Get out there and cheer on the next generation of artists in our community. Nominate an exceptional student today. Each year, nominations come in to the Arts Council from residents throughout Dutchess and nearby counties. The final recipients are selected through a panel review process. Since 1986, 166 awards have been given. The 2010 Dutchess County Arts Award Recipients already selected include the following: Wayne and Brigid Nussbickel, Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Liza Donnelly and Michael Maslin, The CENTER for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck, Hudson Beach Glass, Anthony Scarrone, La Voz. But who will be the recipient of the 2010 Youth Award? This column will be published in the Hudson Valley News Weekend section on September 2. Benjamin Krevolin |
| TAKING THE PLUNGE: A Guide to the Art of Buying Art |
The art-buying waters are perfect at this time of year and the Arts Council can help you take the plunge with our Art 101 Buying Guide written especially for you, the art curious. So read on to learn more about the art of buying art! First and most important – if you love something, go for it! Art is all about your personal taste and emotional experience, so don’t be shy if you really want that painting or photograph. And definitely don’t be afraid to ask questions! Art is meant to inspire conversation, and most artists appreciate the opportunity to talk about their work. If you are purchase-shy though and feel intimidated by some of the unfamiliar art terms, we have some pointers and definitions that will build your art-buying confidence. |
| Advice from Artists and Collectors: |
“There is no right or wrong way to buy art. I like to buy images that evoke a feeling a feeling or an emotional response. It could be any medium or subject matter as long as I like and find it visually appealing,” - Besty Jacaruso “People sometimes say that they don’t feel qualified to make a decision about whether or not a work of art is good...but most important, buyers should trust their intuition: if they love a piece, they will enjoy it, and that’s the most valuable aspect of owning art that I can think of.” – Linda Piuatti “If one doesn’t have confidence in his or her own eye then what fun would collecting be?” – Jack Banning “Some artists don’t consider photography an ‘art’…but to truly capture the essence of light and emotion, [it] takes talent, practice, hard work and knowledge…Photography gives us views of ourselves, our world in its own unique way.” – Linda Hubbard |
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Become a Member Today and support the 2010 Arts Fund. |
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| Or you can mail a check to: Dutchess County Arts Council 9 Vassar St. Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 |
| The Arts Fund will help the Arts Council provide funding for 11 of Dutchess County’s most valuable cultural assets, 20 community based projects, 8 Arts in Education programs, 4 individual artists and many valuable programs that spread the benefits of the arts to communities throughout Dutchess County. |
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| Recent Awards |
Dutchess County Arts Council was voted one of the top Regional Arts Council by the readers of Arts Calendar Magazine, January 2009.
Dutchess County Arts Council voted Best Art Organization for 2009 by Hudson Valley Magazine |
Featured Member Artist NOW! Concerts
NOW! Concerts is a new music series, presenting pieces composed during the past twenty five years, performed in an intimate setting. The inaugural concert will be held at 2:00pm on Saturday, September 18, at The Annex at the NorthEast/Millerton Library, 28 Century Boulevard in Millerton, New York. The internationally acclaimed cellist Sophie Shao will play works by Leon Kirchner, the award winning Finnish composer Kaija Saariaho and Benjamin Britten. Since her prize-winning appearances at the 2001 Rostropovich and 2002 Tchaikovsky competitions, Sophie Shao has earned her place as one of the leading cellists of her generation. Ms. Shao’s is also a frequent guest at many of the leading festivals around the country. In addition to Ms. Shao, The Kalmia String Quartet will play Joan Tower's 4th String Quartet, as well as works by Shen Yiwen and Samuel Barber. They are joined by violist Leah Gastler, a native of Durham, Connecticut. The Kalmia Quartet has been coached by members of the Orion, Juilliard, and Mendelssohn String Quartets, and has recently completed a summer residency at the Kneisel Hall Chamber Music Festival in Blue Hill, Maine. The NOW! Concerts series is presented by 3Corners Contemporary Music Project. The Dutchess County Arts Council is the Nonprofit Fiscal Sponsor for 3Corners Contemporary Music Project.
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The Dutchess County Arts Council (DCAC) has been named one of the nation's Top Regional Arts Councils by Art Calendar Magazine, a nationally distributed business magazine for visual artists. The Arts Council was singled out for the quality services it provides individual artists living and working in Dutchess County and the Mid-Hudson River Valley as well the work the Council does to raise the awareness of the arts within the wider population. Other organizations receiving the honor this year are the Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (Oklahoma City, OK), Regional Arts Commission (St. Louis, MO), and Florida Keys Council of the Arts (Key West, FL). The article appears in the January 2009 issue of Art Calendar Magazine. "Its not easy being an artist and even harder making a living in an arts field," said Benjamin Krevolin, Arts Council President. "We are happy to do anything that we can to help artists improve their creative skills, increase their customer base, or raise their community profile. The Arts Council is honored to have been recognized for this work which is so valuable to our community." Dutchess County Executive William Steinhaus, who has presented individual artists with awards each year at an Arts Council ceremony said, “This is a well-deserved honor for the Dutchess County Arts Council. The arts community is such an important part of the county’s economic diversity. The County is proud to partner with the Arts Council as they continue their essential work to ensure our local artists are also successful business people.” Board Chair Cathy Temple said "Creating a positive environment for artists is very important for the Arts Council. We hope that this recognition raises awareness of the valuable work we do and helps us to attract more champions of the arts to join us in our efforts." Excerpted article can be downloaded here. Full article can be downloaded here. Arts Calendar Magazine is available locations throughout the Hudson Valley and copies of the January issue can be ordered at www.artcalendar.com. |
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| The Dutchess County Arts Council is currently seeking candidates
to join the Arts Council team as a Communications Intern. Position
involves maintaining high-quality electronic and print communications,
such as weekly email newsletter, media releases and weekly newspaper
column, as well as supporting projects in arts advocacy and public
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Arts Council Announcements
Paint-Out/Photo Shoot at the The Dutchess County Arts Council invited artists to participate during the Dutchess County Fair. Artists were on site painting, drawing and photographing various aspects of the fair that sparked their interest. Finished artwork is on view at the Cunneen Hackett Art Center in
Grant Writing Workshops A Foundation Center workshop series focused on the basics of grant writing and how to approach new funders. Presented in partnership with the Community Foundation serving Dutchess, Ulster and Putnam Counties and Adriance Memorial Library. Yes, workshops are sold out but additional sessions are being planned in Ulster County in the Spring of 2010. Join our mailing list for our weekly e-newsletter (see column at far right) or check our web site early in 2011.
2010 Arts Awards Wayne and Brigid Nussbickel Know a Dutchess County youth in your school, community or family who is dedicated to the arts? Nomination Deadline: Click here for Information & Eligibility
Stay tuned for more Out of the Box events! If you missed an event this year you can still make a contribution by clicking on the link below. Click here for more information and to make reservations or contributions.
2010 Art in the Loft Exhibition Series Millbrook Vineyard & Winery Upcoming Art in the Loft exhibits: 2010 Wine Label Contest For the 2nd year all participating artists in this year's series have submitted work they would like to see featured on a wine label. Vote for your favorite image by clicking on the link below. You can also visit the WInery and see how the images will look on the bottle. Visitors to the winery can place votes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd. The winning wine label art will be announced in November. Click here to place your vote! |
Seeking high-quality, exceptional and unique artists and craftspeople for Show Dates: Download application below: |
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9 Communities, 9 Celebrations Different celebrations each week. Get the rundown of participating venues in each city at www.artalongthehudson.com or request a brochure by sending an email to: info@artsmidhudson.org
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Dutchess County Arts Council Click the image above to download or send us an email with your address and we will drop one in the mail to you.
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Unique Wine/Art Lovers Gift Supports the
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Winter 2009/2010 Artscene
For a complimentary copy send us an email or call 845-454-3222 |
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Arts Council Launches Online Gallery |
The Arts Council is pleased to announce we have a new online Gallery. Click the Gallery button to the left or access the site directly at http://gallery.artsmidhudson.org. The opening exhibition features the recipients of the 2006 Individual Artists' Fellowships in Sound and Digital Arts.
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