Artspace in Raleigh, NC, to Host Groundworkk – May 7, 2013

Artspace in Raleigh, NC, is excited to host Groundworkk on May 7, 2013, with local presenters, including Grow Out and Landfill Dogs! Doors open at 6:30pm.

Groundworkk is a monthly social event that connects local entrepreneurs, artists, and (for the evening) venture capitalists. For a $5 door fee, attendees are able to join in the efforts of a local project and cause! The evening starts with several pre-selected presenters pitching their creative ideas and projects to the audience. After the pitches, attendees enjoy food prepared by a local chef and vote on the best project/pitch. The winning presenter receives the door fee money to help him or her with his or her project.

Artspace is a nonprofit visual art center dedicated to providing arts education and community outreach programs, creating an environment of more than 100 professional artists and presenting nationally acclaimed exhibitions. Located in downtown Raleigh in the historic Sanders Ford building, Artspace has been providing the community with the opportunity to interact with working artists and to participate in hands-on arts education since 1986.

For more information about Artspace, exhibitions, programs, or membership, please visit (www.artspacenc.org).

Artspace in Raleigh, NC’s Online Auction to Benefit Youth Scholarships Begins Friday, Apr. 5, 2013

Artspace in Raleigh, NC, reveals the completed artworks created during Artspace Mystery Create on Friday, Apr. 5 at 6pm! The exhibition of completed pieces will be on display at Artspace from Apr. 5 – 19. In conjunction with the exhibition, Artspace will host an online auction through eBay Giving Works.  All artwork will be available for purchase from Apr. 5 – 15, 2013.

Proceeds from Artspace Mystery Create auction will benefit the Artspace Summer Arts Program Scholarship Fund, enabling Artspace to sponsor up to 50 Wake County students to attend the Summer Arts Program beginning June 17, 2013.

Timeline of Events
April 5th, 6pm – 10pm – Artwork is Revealed, Online Auction Begins
April 5 – April 15 – Online Auction (presented through eBay Giving Works)
April 20th, 10am – 1pm – Pickup Party at Artspace – meet the artists and enjoy light refreshments!

Participating Artists and Businesses as of 3.13.13.
Tim Postell – Paris Alexander – Kyle Highsmith – Sarah West – Carol Joy Shannon – Lee Ball – Michelle Lyon – Garrett Scales – Kiki Farish – Ryan Cummings – Pete Sack – Sue Soper – Georgia Springer – Melinda Fine – Anna Podris & Keith Norval – Judy Crane – Warren Hicks – Nora Phillips – Shade Maret – Veronica Samuels – Michelle Harrell – Becky Joye – Derek Toomes – Catherine Thornton – Gerry Lynch – Mary Kircher – Lincoln Hancock & Mollie Earls – Sandra McEwen – Gustavo De Los Rios – Jeff Bell – Matt Butler – Nealy Andrews – Emily Howard – Amy Friend – Richard Garrison – Dave Greway – Catherine Howard – Nsenga Knight – Pam Shank – Jeannette Stevenson – Nancy VanNoppen – Scott Welsh – Tyler Jackson – Bret Kruse – Ben Harris – Clearscapes – Centerline Digital – Stewart – Clairemont Communications

Artspace is a nonprofit visual art center dedicated to providing arts education and community outreach programs, creating an environment of more than 100 professional artists and presenting nationally acclaimed exhibitions. Located in downtown Raleigh in the historic Sanders Ford building, Artspace has been providing the community with the opportunity to interact with working artists and to participate in hands-on arts education since 1986.

The Mystery Build challenge was created by two artists as a way to inspire creativity. Their objective is to encourage artistic exploration and experimentation, and to reward creative thinking. For more information about Mystery Build visit (www.mysterybuild.com).

For more information about Artspace, exhibitions, programs, or membership, please visit (www.artspacenc.org).

Artspace in Raleigh, NC, Receives $15,000 Grant from the PNC Foundation

Artspace, a nonprofit visual art center in Raleigh, NC, has received a $15,000 grant from the PNC Foundation to support the first Artspace Pop-Up studio in Raleigh. The temporary, interactive art studio, which is open-to-the-public, will be located in a high-traffic area of the community. The program’s mission is to broaden community awareness and access to the arts.

“PNC believes that the arts are vital to the social and economic fabric of our communities, and this initiative fosters interest and creativity with new audiences,” said Paula Fryland, PNC regional president, Eastern Carolinas.

Artspace received support from PNC and Kane Realty to transform an unused retail space in North Hills Mall into an Artspace Pop-up Studio. Located at 4421-103B Six Forks Road, at the intersection of Six Forks Road and Lassiter Mill Road, the studio will host an opening reception on Thursday, Apr. 18  at 5pm.

“The Artspace Pop-Up studio will expand our reach beyond the walls of our facility, further eliminating barriers to the creative process and fostering economic growth,” said Mary Poole, executive director of Artspace.

The Artspace Pop-up Studio will be free and open to the public from 3 to 7pm on Thursdays and Fridays, and 10am to 2pm on Saturdays, from April 18 through June 29. Professional artists will work in an open environment, conducting demonstrations, exhibiting, and selling their work.

The studio will have an activity station where visitors can explore their creativity through make-and-take art activities. The activity station will provide a taste of Artspace’s existing educational programming for children, families, and the community at large and encourage creative expression in a friendly and accessible way.

In addition, Artspace will also host several Saturday classes for youth, featuring more in-depth instruction on activities such as still life painting, encaustic collage, and more.

The PNC Foundation, which receives its principal funding from The PNC Financial Services Group (www.pnc.com), actively supports organizations that provide services for the benefit of communities in which it has a significant presence. The foundation focuses its philanthropic mission on early childhood education and community and economic development, which includes the arts and culture. Through Grow Up Great, its signature cause that began in 2004, PNC has created a $350 million, multi-year initiative to help prepare children from birth to age 5 for success in school and life. For more information, please visit (www.pncgrowupgreat.com) and (www.youtube.com/PNC) or follow @PNCGrowUpGreat on Twitter.

Artspace is a nonprofit visual art center dedicated to providing arts education and community outreach programs, creating an environment of more than 100 professional artists and presenting nationally acclaimed exhibitions. Located in downtown Raleigh in the historic Sanders Ford building, Artspace has been providing the community with the opportunity to interact with working artists and to participate in hands-on arts education since 1986.

For more information about Artspace, exhibitions, or membership, visit (www.artspacenc.org).

Artspace in Raleigh, NC, Mystery Create Works Revealed and Online Auction Begins – Apr. 5, 2013

Join Artspace in Raleigh, NC, on Friday, Apr. 5, 2013, from 6-10pm, as we unveil the completed artworks created during Artspace Mystery Create! The finished pieces will be on display at Artspace from Apr. 5 – 19, 2013, and will be available for purchase. Proceeds from the Artspace Mystery Create auction will benefit the Artspace Summer Arts Program Scholarship Fund, enabling Artspace to sponsor up to 50 Wake County students to attend the Summer Arts Program beginning June 17, 2013. Buyers can pick up their purchased artwork at a Pickup Party on April 20th from 10am – 1pm at Artspace.

Participating Artists and Businesses as of (Mar. 13, 2013) including: Tim Postell – Paris Alexander – Kyle Highsmith – Sarah West – Carol Joy Shannon – Lee Ball – Michelle Lyon – Garrett Scales – Kiki Farish – Ryan Cummings – Pete Sack – Sue Soper – Georgia Springer – Melinda Fine – Anna Podris & Keith Norval – Judy Crane – Warren Hicks – Max Halperen – Nora Phillips – Shade Maret – Veronica Samuels – Michelle Harrell – Lauren Van Hemert – Becky Joye – Derek Toomes – Catherine Thornton – Gerry Lynch – Mary Kircher – Lincoln Hancock – Sandra McEwen – Gustavo De Los Rios – Jeff Bell – Matt Butler – Nealy Andrews – Emily Howard – Amy Friend – Richard Garrison – Dave Greway – Catherine Howard – Nsenga Knight – Pam Shank – Jeannette Stevenson – Nancy VanNoppen – Scott Welsh – Clearscapes – Centerline Digital – Stewart – Clairemont Communications.

Artspace is a nonprofit visual art center dedicated to providing arts education and community outreach programs, creating an environment of more than 100 professional artists and presenting nationally acclaimed exhibitions. Located in downtown Raleigh in the historic Sanders Ford building, Artspace has been providing the community with the opportunity to interact with working artists and to participate in hands-on arts education since 1986.  For more information about Artspace, exhibitions, programs, or membership, please visit (www.artspacenc.org).

The Mystery Build challenge was created by two artists as a way to inspire creativity. Their objective is to encourage artistic exploration and experimentation, and to reward creative thinking. For more information about Mystery Build visit (www.mysterybuild.com).

Artspace in Raleigh, NC, Offers Lecture by Nancy VanNoppen – Apr. 18, 2013

Join us Thur., Apr. 18, 2013 from 6-7:30pm for an end of residency meet & greet, and lecture with former Regional Emerging Artist-in-Residence Nancy VanNoppen! VanNoppen will discuss her residency at Artspace, as well as her recent body of work. VanNoppen’s talk will occur in conjunction with her exhibit, “In Essence”, which will be on exhibit in Artspace’s Lobby, Apr. 5-27, 2013.

VanNoppen’s recent works further her use of an experimental process that involves staining smooth surfaces with layers of water-based solutions containing mixed media.  The effects produced by this technique create illusions of depth or volume that aim to evoke a sense of ethereal presence.

Nancy VanNoppen, In Essence #1

VanNoppen was raised in Morganton, NC, and graduated from Hollins University in Roanoke, VA, with a BA in Studio Art in May 2012. Her work was recently exhibited in Roanoke at a solo show at Liminal Alternative Artspace, as well as in group exhibitions at Exchange 81 at Liminal, the “Senior Majors Exhibition” at the Eleanor D. Wilson Museum, and “Explorations of a Space Age” at the Unicorn Stables Project. VanNoppen was the 2011 recipient of the Frances Niederer Scholar Award in studio art at Hollins and was Artspace’s Regional Emerging Artist-in-Residence from July 2012 – January 2013.

VanNoppen was selected, along with former Regional Emerging Artist-in-Residence Mary Kircher, to launch Artspace’s Continuation Residency in January 2013, in which both artists have continued to work at Artspace in Studio 217.

Artspace is a nonprofit visual art center dedicated to providing arts education and community outreach programs, creating an environment of more than 100 professional artists and presenting nationally acclaimed exhibitions. Located in downtown Raleigh in the historic Sanders Ford building, Artspace has been providing the community with the opportunity to interact with working artists and to participate in hands-on arts education since 1986.

For more information about Artspace call 919/821-2787 or visit (www.artspacenc.org).

Artspace in Raleigh, NC, Summer Arts Program Registration Opens for Non-Members – Mar. 4, 2013

Artspace’s Summer Arts Program provides a unique opportunity for students to work directly with professional artists and gain quality experience through hands-on activities. Youth classes are available for rising 3rd through 10th graders, with week-long, half or full-day options available. Students will typically complete one large individual art project and several smaller ones during this time. Artspace offers up to 50 need-based, full-scholarships for students. A variety of College Prep classes for rising 9th through 12th graders, and Adult classes for ages 16 and up are also offered during the summer.  Artspace also offers several summer Saturday classes for rising 3rd through 8th graders. Summer classes cover a wide variety of topics including batik, painting, drawing, textiles, ceramics, sculpture, mural painting, portraiture, bookmaking, and even clock-making!

2012 Artspace Summer Arts Program class with instructor Keith Norval

Summer Arts Program registration will begin February 5, 2013 for Artspace members, and March 4, 2013 for non-members. Classes for youths start June 17, 2013 and run through August 16, 2013.  Register soon, as classes fill quickly!

Artspace is a nonprofit visual art center dedicated to providing arts education and community outreach programs, creating an environment of more than 100 professional artists and presenting nationally acclaimed exhibitions. Located in downtown Raleigh in the historic Sanders Ford building, Artspace has been providing the community with the opportunity to interact with working artists and to participate in hands-on arts education since 1986.

For more information contact Shana Dumont Garr, Director of Programs & Exhibitions by e-mail at (sgarr@artspacenc.org), call 919/821-2787 or visit (www.artspacenc.org).

Artspace in Raleigh, NC, Seeks Two Summer Interns – Deadline Mar. 15, 2013

Artspace in Raleigh, NC, seeks two interns for summer 2013 to assist with its Summer Arts Program. These internships are designed to help Visual Art, Art Education Majors or Art Administration Majors or MFA candidates develop skills in Education Programming and Management.

Entering its 24th successful year, the Artspace Summer Arts Program offers eight sessions of week-long classes.  Classes are project-oriented and taught by professional artists working in many different fields.  The program encourages the highest quality of work from both teachers and students and fosters the discovery of exciting and new learning techniques for its students.

Internship 1 begins Tuesday, June 11, 2013. Intern will not work the week of July 1 – 5. Intern is required to work through Aug. 16 minimum; preferred through Aug. 19. Intern is expected to work Monday through Friday from 11:30am-5:30pm. This internship pays $1200. Arrangements for school credit are encouraged. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: supervising check in and out of students, scheduling/overseeing volunteers, gathering supplies for classes each week, purchasing supplies, acting as the liaison between staff and teachers, ongoing evaluation of classes, teaching After Hours program (arts and crafts activities for youths that need to stay until 5:30pm).

Internship 2 begins Monday, June 17, 2013. Intern will not work the week of July 1st – 5th. Intern is required to work through Aug. 19. Intern is expected to work Monday through Friday from 8am – 12noon. This internship pays $600. Arrangements for school credit are encouraged. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: overseeing students and volunteers between 8:30am-9am (prior to start of classes); assisting with supplies as needed; acting as the liaison between staff and teachers; ordering lunches for students each week and distributing lunches each day; and working on all aspects of youth exhibition including collecting artwork, typing labels, and installing exhibition on Monday, August 19 (with assistance of Director of Programs & Exhibitions and Program Assistant).

Artspace is a nonprofit visual art center dedicated to providing arts education and community outreach programs, creating an environment of more than 100 professional artists and presenting nationally acclaimed exhibitions. Located in downtown Raleigh in the historic Sanders Ford building, Artspace has been providing the community with the opportunity to interact with working artists and to participate in hands-on arts education since 1986.

For complete guidelines on both internships, or inquiries, visit (www.artspacenc.org), call 919/821-2787, or e-mail Director of Programs & Exhibitions, Shana Dumont Garr at (sgarr@artspacenc.org).

Artspace in Raleigh, NC, Partners With Mystery Build for Fundraiser

Artspace in Raleigh, NC, is very excited to announce its partnership with Roger Flake and Jeremy Maronpot, founders of the Mystery Build Contest. Working together, Artspace and Mystery Build are launching Artspace Mystery Create, an artistic challenge and art auction to benefit the Artspace Summer Arts Program Scholarship Fund.

Artspace Mystery Create will challenge artists to create a work of art using only the materials found in their Mystery Build kit. Participating artists will have two months to construct their final masterpiece. At the end of the two months, the completed works will be available for purchase through an online auction. Artspace and Mystery Build will document the creation of the works through artist interviews, photos, and videos.

“The focus of Artspace’s mission is to engage the community through the process of art.  Artspace Mystery Create gives us the opportunity to explore the process of making art in a new and unique way,” says Artspace Executive Director Mary Poole..“We are thankful to have the support of Jeremy and Roger from Mystery Build and look forward to a long partnership with them.”

Proceeds from the Artspace Mystery Create auction will benefit the Artspace Summer Arts Program Scholarship Fund, enabling Artspace to sponsor up to 50 Wake County students to attend the Summer Arts Program.

The Mystery Build challenge was created by two artists as a way to inspire creativity. Their objective is to encourage artistic exploration and experimentation, and to reward creative thinking. For more information about Mystery Build visit (www.mysterybuild.com).

Upcoming Event:

Friday, February 1  [6:00pm-10:00pm]

Kickoff event: Meet the Mystery Makers

Mystery Build founders, Roger and Jeremy, will be at Artspace to present the artists with their Mystery Build kits.

Artspace is a nonprofit visual art center dedicated to providing arts education and community outreach programs, creating an environment of more than 100 professional artists and presenting nationally acclaimed exhibitions. Located in downtown Raleigh in the historic Sanders Ford building, Artspace has been providing the community with the opportunity to interact with working artists and to participate in hands-on arts education since 1986.

For more information about Artspace, exhibitions, programs, or membership, please visit (www.artspacenc.org).

Artspace in Raleigh, NC, is Calling for Applications for Its Regional Emerging Artist Residency – Deadline Apr. 2, 2013

Established in January 2000, Artspace’s Regional Emerging Artist Residency is a program that provides emerging visual artists with time and space to explore their work in a supportive, thriving, artistic environment. Two artists in their early professional careers are chosen from a regional pool of applicants every six months.

The residency includes a private, rent-free studio with 24-hour access. Artspace does NOT provide transportation or living quarters. Each month residents are presented to the Triangle community during Artspace’s opening receptions and gallery walks. A fully supported exhibition of the resident’s work will be presented in the Artspace lobby after the residency.

The primary focus of the program is to provide an artist with time for independent work, but some participation in Artspace programs is expected. During the residency, artists must contribute to Artspace’s educational programs and tours by working in their studios during business hours, especially during scheduled tours. Resident artists will also be expected to give a presentation, talk, and/or demonstration to the public during the 6-month period or during their exhibition.

There is a $25, nonrefundable application fee. For complete guidelines, eligibility requirements, or inquiries, visit (www.artspacenc.org), call 919/821-2787, or e-mail to (info@artspacenc.org).

Artspace, a thriving visual art center located in downtown Raleigh, brings the creative process to life through inspiring and engaging education and community outreach programming, a dynamic environment of over 30 professional artists studios, and nationally acclaimed exhibitions. Approximately 95 artists hold professional memberships in the Artspace Artists Association. Thirty-five of these artists have studios located at Artspace. Artspace is located in Historic City Market in Raleigh at the corner of Blount and Davie Streets.

Artspace is supported by the North Carolina Arts Council, the United Arts Council of Raleigh and Wake County, the Raleigh Arts Commission, individuals, corporations, and private foundations.

Artspace in Raleigh, NC, Welcomes New Director of Programs and Exhibitions – Shana Dumont Garr

Artspace in Raleigh, NC, is happy to announce the appointment of Shana Dumont Garr as director of programs and exhibitions. Garr will join Artspace at the end of January 2013, replacing long-time Director of Programs and Exhibitions Lia Newman. The director of programs and exhibitions is responsible for organizing more than forty exhibitions per year as well as maintaining and initiating educational programs for both youth and adults.

“We are very fortunate to have such a qualified individual as Garr as our new director of programs & exhibitions,” said Mary Poole, executive director of Artspace. “We are excited about kicking off the year with fresh ideas and new perspective on ways we can broaden and deepen Artspace’s role in the community and support for artists.”

Garr earned her MA in Art History from Boston University in 2001 and has over ten years of academic and commercial experience in the arts. Most recently she served as the Assistant to the Director of the Ackland Art Museum at UNC Chapel Hill where she was responsible for drafting and editing communications from the Director, overseeing relations with the Ackland National Advisory Board and with museum volunteers, and assisting with the coordination of special events, projects, and donor stewardship. Shana also independently curated the exhibition Plans, Subplans, Overlays at The Visual Art Exchange in 2012 and organized ArtSPARK events at the 2011 and 2012 SPARKcon art festivals in downtown Raleigh.

Prior to working at the Ackland, Garr worked as the Assistant Director and Curator for the Montserrat College of Art Gallery and Visiting Artist Program in Beverly, MA. As the Assistant Director and Curator, Shana curated and organized exhibitions, designed and oversaw educational programs, and managed the visiting artist program. Shana has also taught several college level art history courses in Massachusetts and North Carolina, and was the Gallery Manager for Hurst Gallery in Cambridge, MA for three years.

To learn about Artspace exhibitions, programs, and services, please visit (www.artspacenc.org) or call 919/821-2787.

Artspace is a nonprofit visual art center dedicated to providing arts education and community outreach programs, creating an environment of more than 100 professional artists and presenting nationally acclaimed exhibitions. Located in downtown Raleigh in the historic Sanders Ford building, Artspace has been providing the community with the opportunity to interact with working artists and to participate in hands-on arts education since 1986.