Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Dave "Bippy" Boyer, 6/2/2012, 10am - 1pm


Dave "Bippy" Boyer will be at the Helen McGraw Branch, 2180 E. Ridge Rd. drawing visitors from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM this Saturday, June 2, 2012.

He be performing digital caricatures with an Apple iPad and an HDTV at the "WALK TO CONNECT" - The Irondequoit Library Branches Fundraising event.

Dave "Bippy" Boyer is a traditional & digital iPad caricaturist, cartoonist, teaching artist, and photographer.

"Since 1988, Caricatures that FLATTER... Not Shatter!"(sm)"


www.bippies.com
c  585.329.4982
daveboyer55@gmail.com
Facebook:  Dave Bippy Boyer
Facebook:  "I Stand With Japan" (has worked in Japan 11 times since 1999)
LinkedIn:    David Boyer

Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Special Invitation for ABG

This is a Special invitation for ABG in that we’re giving the members the opportunity to sign up for the remaining spaces before the call is opened up to others.

Special Call for Artists


The Nature-themed Show & Sale of Fine Art & Fine Craft
at the Perinton Community Center


ABG Artists:

Only a few spaces remain. Spaces will be filled first-come first-served.

The Nature-themed Show is returning to its roots in the Perinton Community Center (1350 Turk Hill Rd, Fairport NY) on Saturday, November 10, 2012, 10AM to 4PM. Tentative set-up times of Friday 7-10PM and Saturday 7-10AM will be confirmed at a later date with the participating artists. This is a one-day event with twelve to twenty exhibitors, and is free and open to the public.

Artist costs:
- Space fee is $50.
- Show commission is 15% on all sales. All accepted applicants agree to pay this commission by check payable to Town of Perinton at the close of the Show.

Please send the following by June 30. Earlier applicants will be given the preferred spots.
·         Your contact info (mailing address, phone number, and e-mail address).
·         Kind of art you’ll exhibit.
·         Your preferred booth size.
·         Indicate if you need an 8-ft table and chairs provided (no additional cost).
·         Indicate if you need electric (and if so plan to bring 50-ft extension cord just in case).
·         Your check for $50 space fee payable to Town of Perinton.

Mail to:
David Semple
Show Director
PO Box 140
Union Hill NY  14563

Checks for all applications not accepted will be returned. Questions: (585) 223-6754 (leave message).

Guinean Master Drummer Mohamed Diaby




Bush Mango Drum & Dance
Wednesday, June 6th
7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
34 Elton Street


$20 per person
Pay at the door with cash,
check or credit card.
info@bushmango.org

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Finger Lakes exhibit










Gloria Betlem
      Owasco Lake











The Finger Lakes: Above and Below
May 31 - July 12
 
- Opening Reception May 31, 6-8 PM -

Wood Library
134 North Main St
Canandaigua, NY

Livonia artist and educator Gloria Betlem expresses her love of the Finger Lakes through her art.

This unique body of work includes eleven paintings, one for each of the Finger Lakes, integrating an aerial view with iconic and personal imagery related to each lake. Running below this work is a representation illustrating the geological beds and how injected fracking chemicals from horizontal hydraulic fracturing wells, travel through the shale beds and out into aquifer, water wells, lakes and rivers. Geologists and other specialists were Betlem's mentors to ensure the information was correct. The viewer can get a clear picture of the beauty our region holds, along with an understanding of what the consequences could be if fracking is allowed here. Other landscape paintings of the Finger Lakes will be included in her exhibit to round out the Finger Lakes experience.

Friday, May 18, 2012

The America Invents Act

How It Alters Your Ability to Patent Your Invention














Brighton Town Hall - Downstairs Meeting Room
25 May 2012 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM

Presented by Dave Bassett

Bring a cup of your favorite brew and enjoy cookies, networking, and our program.

The recently signed America Invents Act will bring many changes to the US Patent System including the conversion from a ‘first to invent’ to a ‘first inventor to file’ system.  Many inventors and small business owners were unsure of how the patenting system works and what value a patent provides for their intellectual property prior to these landmark changes.  Dave Bassett, President, Bassett Statistical Company LLC will review: the patenting process and the protections patents provide to inventors; how these changes to the law will affect inventors; and what steps inventors should take to preserve their intellectual property and the timing of these actions.

In order to promote a professional atmosphere, attire is business casual for all attendees.

Open to the public.
No charge for RPCN members. $8.00 for non-members. 
Directions to the Brighton Town Hall HERE

Register online
The America Invents Act – How It Alters Your Ability to Patent Your Invention

Monday, May 14, 2012

Seminar for artists

PROTECTING YOUR CREATIVITY
PROTECTING YOUR BRAND 


How artists use copyright and trademarks to protect their creations and advance their careers.
 
Wednesday, May 23, 10:00-11:30 AM
The Gallery at the Arts & Cultural Council
277 North Goodman Street, Rochester
 
Presenters:
Peter H. Durant, Partner, Nixon Peabody LLP
Kristen M. Walsh, Counsel, Nixon Peabody LLP
 
Cost:
- Free for members of the Arts & Cultural Council
- $50 for non-members
 
Space is limited. Reservations required.
 
RSVP to:
ashaughnessy@artsrochester.org
(585) 473-4000, ext. 215

Nan Miller Gallery



Gallery Opening 
Sylvan
May 24 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Artist will be present

Artist Lecture
May 26 at 2:00 pm

Show through June 23

Monday - Saturday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

RSVP by May 16 
for the opening and/or the lecture to
(585) 292.1430

- or -
info@nanmillergallery.com

Nan Miller Gallery 
3450 Winton Place
Rochester, NY 14623

ICPG Exhibit



Sequences
by David Moog
 
May 16 - June 10, 2012
 
Opening Reception

Friday, May 18 from 5 - 8:30pm

Click Here for a link to our website for full details, including a preview of the show gallery of images.

There is no admission fee to visit the gallery
wheel chair accessible
 
722 University Avenue
Rochester, NY 14607
 
Gallery Hours:
11am - 7 pm Wednesday - Saturday
Noon - 4pm Sunday
 
585-271-2540
www.ImageCityPhotographyGallery.com 
info@ImageCityPhotographyGallery.com

Thursday, May 10, 2012

Job Opening



The Arts & Cultural Council for Greater Rochester announces the availability of the following position:

Position Title:  Director of Development
Classification:  Full-time Exempt Position
Application Deadline:  May 31, 2012

Job Responsibilities
- Responsible for meeting annual fundraising goals, including individual, government, corporate and foundation giving
- Responsible for meeting annual individual and organizational membership goals
- Research, write, and manage corporate, government, and foundation grants
- Manage all areas of development, including prospect research, donor and member acknowledgments, and database tracking systems
- Assist the President and CEO in all areas of donor and member stewardship

Qualifications
- 3-5 years of development experience, and successful track record in fundraising and revenue generation preferred
- Strong organizational and interpersonal abilities, along with excellent communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access) required; database systems experience preferred
- Bachelors degree or equivalent preferred

To Apply send letter and resume to:
Arts & Cultural Council for Greater Rochester
Attn: Search Committee
277 North Goodman Street
Rochester, NY 14607

Email submissions will not be accepted.

Thursday, May 3, 2012

Kickstarter Campaign for Genesee Pottery



The Genesee Pottery has been providing instruction and access to the Rochester community for 40 years. In order to keep providing this opportunity, they need to upgrade their equipment to be more safe, efficient, and environmentally-friendly. Without a proper kiln, they won't be able to provide the type of services to groups, including the Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester, pre-schoolers, summer campers, and the hundreds of other students and renters that fill the space during the year.

Your pledge at any level would get us closer to our goal of continuing our mission for the next 40 years, and celebrating with a retrospective show of past and current students.

Art & History in Oriental Carpets