Skysaje Enterprise Poetry Contest

The 2014 Skysaje Enterprise Poetry Contest
All styles within the guidelines format are welcome!

The official contest guidelines:
1.  Maximum of 5 poems per entry. Unlimited number of entries accepted from each poet during submission period.
2.  English only! 14pts Garamond, Arial black, Times New Roman or Courier fonts only!
3.  30 Lines max.
4.  $15  per entry non-refundable reading fee must accompany all submissions.
5.  As long as the poems are in English this contest is open to any and every writer/poet on the planet willing to compose a poem and enter it in the contest!

Prizes:  Winner gets $500.00 US and all entries will be considered for publication in Working Title 2, The Anthology of the Skysaje Enterprise Poetry Contest. However, being considered does not guarantee publication!

Submission period:  January 1st 2014 - December 31st 2014

Submission methods:
1.  Poems Can be submitted electronically to laughingl@skysajeenterprise.com.  Payment of the $15 fee can be submitted via PayPal.com to the same email address. Please use the phrase “poetry contest submission” in the subject line of your e-mail with the poems.
2.  Poems can be sent via U.S. Mail to:
Skysaje Enterprise Poetry Contest
50 Amesbury Rd.
Rochester NY 14623.
Make checks or money orders payable to Skysaje Enterprise.

Party - Congratulations Henry Avignon!

Good luck in NYC!

 

Henry Avignon will take off to NYC to debut at Ceres Gallery in the Chelsea Arts District!

Henry Avignon Art, Margot Muto Contemporary Art, Constellation Brands, Inc., East Avenue Inn & Suites, Nikko Restaurant and Suki Marketing are coming together to celebrate his debut and show our appreciation to all of his friends and supporters!

We will host the party At East Avenue Inn & Suites, 384 East Avenue on November 15th at 6:00 PM. Please join us for Wine, Sushi from Nikko Restaurant, Music and preview Henry's NYC Collection.

Nikko Restaurant will host the after party starting at 9:00 PM

For more event details contact sukimarketingllc@gmail.com
or (585) 314-9478

Endorsement letter from Richard Sands, Constellation Brands, Inc.:

"What's most impressive to me about the talents of Henry Avignon is that his craftsmanship is as compelling and captivating as his art".
− Richard Sands,
Chairman of the Board
Constellation Brands, Inc.

A NOT-TO-BE-MISSED ROCK N' ROLL CONCERT EVENT !

A NOT-TO-BE-MISSED ROCK N' ROLL CONCERT EVENT !

Mention this offer when making required advance reservations (325-4370) to receive $5 OFF general admission tickets to performances of either show through Nov 10, 2013. Not valid with other discounts or for existing reservations.  Based on limited availability.

(585) 325-4370
www.DownstairsCabaret.com

Downstairs Cabaret Theatre is a not-for-profit (501-c-3) professional theatre.

Relive everything that was the 1970s and '80s in this fun-filled trip down memory lane with hits by Journey, Stevie Nicks, Hall & Oates, Foreigner, Heart, Chicago, Madonna, Phil Collins, Carly Simon, Fleetwood Mac, The Go-Go's, and many more!

Featuring a high-powered band and cast including Broadway stars and Rochester natives Nicolette Hart (Rent, Legally Blonde, Million Dollar Quartet) and Tom Deckman (Spamalot, Sex and the City).

Fasten your seatbelts - they're going to blow the roof off!  1 hour 45 minutes, with one 10-minute intermission.

20 Windsor Street (downtown, across from Eastman Theatre)
Handicapped accessible and convenient free parking !

Thursday, November 7 at 7pm
Friday, November 8 at 8pm
Saturday, November 9 at 8:30pm
Sunday, November 10 at 6pm
(performances continue through December 1)

I-Square Visions Art Gallery

Pegasus Early Music

A Woman's World

Women composers in the baroque were professionals, nuns, entrepreneurs, travelers, and courtiers.

Music of Barbara Strozzi, Elizabeth Jacquet de la Guerre, Francesca Caccini, Isabella Leonarda, and other unusual women of the era.

Laura Heimes, soprano; Dongmyung Ahn, Daniel Lee, violins; Emily Walhout, gamba; Michael Beattie, harpsichord; Deborah Fox, theorbo.

Sunday, November 10, 2013, 4pm 
Pre-concert talk at 3:15pm
Downtown United Presbyterian Church, 121 North Fitzhugh Street

All our venues are disabled accessible and have ample parking

Tickets
Patron $75; General $25; Senior $20; Student $10 (grades 3-12 admitted free)

Patron tickets include Preferred Seating and a tax-deductible donation to Pegasus Early Music

Tickets available at (585) 703-3990, Parkleigh, or click here

Further information: (585) 703-3990
                             - or  -
         www.PegasusEarlyMusic.org 

RAFA at Main Street Arts, Clifton Springs, NY

New Exhibit at ICPG "Simply Myanmar"

Simply Myanmar
Dick Bennett, Hope DellaStua, Chris Kogut, Bob Pierce, and Terri Sipone

Artists' Reception and First Friday Gallery Night
October 4, Friday, 5 - 9 pm 

722 University Avenue, Rochester, NY 14607

The new exhibit at Image City Photography Gallery is Simply Myanmar, a collaborative effort of five photographers, Dick Bennett, Hope DellaStua, Chris Kogut, Bob Pierce and Terri Sipone.  The recent photo expedition, led by Chris Kogut, returned with a wonderful collection of photographs portraying the country and people of Myanmar, formerly Burma. Visitors to the exhibit will also learn of Chris Kogut's planned future trips and photographer opportunities to visit the exotic country and of her humanitarian assistance project. We thank RFP Rotenberg, Certified Public Accountants, for their sponsorship of Simply Myanmar.
 
The exhibit will also include work by Guest Photographers Simon Faber, Dennis Kamp, Jeff Palm, and Jim Dusen in the East Gallery. Additionally showing are photographs by winners of Camera Rochester competition, Jeno Horvath, Lisa Cook, Anthony Solpietro, Alex Pendleton, Wendy Cohen, and Ron Weetman.

October 2 - October 27, 2013
 
 Gallery Hours
 Wednesday - Saturday 11 - 7 and Sunday 12 - 4

 There is NO admission fee at Image City

For more information:
phone 585.271.2540
email Info@ImageCityPhotographyGallery.com
website www.ImageCityPhotographyGallery.com

Helen Demay At Central Library

At Rundel Central Library

Books Sandwiched-In 09/17/2013; 12:12  pm - 12:52  pm Central Library - Kate Gleason Auditorium Age Level: Adult "Drinking Water: A History" by James Salzman, reviewed by Wayne Howard, Great Lakes Committee Chair, Rochester Regional Group of the Sierra Club

The Affordable Care Act Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP): What you need to know 09/18/2013; 9:00  am   Central Library - Kate Gleason Auditorium, Bausch and Lomb Public Library Building Age Level: Adult This free workshop will help small business owners understand The Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP), a new program that simplifies the process of buying health insurance for your small business.  This is part of the Affordable Care Act. Staff from the Rochester Business Alliance will lead the workshops. Register for this program online, or by calling 585-428-8130.  Please note: this program is being offered three times -- September 10th at 4 pm (Greece Public Library), September 12th at 6 pm (Fairport Public Library), and September 18th at 9 am (Central Library).

Caution! Artist @ Work! Alicia Fink, Precious Metal Clay Jewelry Artist 09/21/2013; 1:00  pm - 3:00  pm Central Library - Arts Division Age Level: Adult Alicia Fink, precious metal clay jewelry artist, will display her craft in the Arts Division of the Central Library.  Alicia Fink is certified by the Precious Metal Clay Guild and by PMC Connection.  Ms. Fink teaches Precious Metal Clay jewelry making in the area Continuing Education Programs, at the Rochester Memorial Art Gallery and in her studio. She will be doing a demonstration of her artistry. This is a free program open to all library patrons.

Books Sandwiched-In 09/24/2013; 12:12  pm - 12:52  pm Central Library - Kate Gleason Auditorium Age Level: Adult "College (Un)Bound: the Future of Higher Education and What it Means for Students" by Jeffrey J. Selingo, reviewed by Dr. Anne Kress, President, Monroe Community College

Brown Bag Book Discussion "The End of Your Life Book Club" by Will Schwalbe 09/25/2013; 12:00  pm - 1:00  pm Central Library - Rundel Auditorium, 3rd floor, Rundel Bldg. Age Level: Adult The inspiring true story of a son and his mother, who start a “book club” that brings them together as her life comes to a close. Questions of faith & courage. Expressing gratitude & learning to listen. Books comfort, astonish, and teach us. Reading isn’t the opposite of doing; it’s the opposite of dying. Will and Mary Anne share their hopes and concerns with each other—and rediscover their lives—through their favorite books. When they read, they aren’t a sick person and a well person, but a mother and a son taking a journey together. Refreshments will be provided. No reservations are required. Group Moderator:  Carol Moldt Librarian, Central’s Literature Division For more information call 428-8375

Sheridan Vincent at ICPG

Rochester Delights
  by Sheridan Vincent
 
Artists' Reception and First Friday Gallery Night
September 6, Friday, 5 - 9 pm

Guest Photographers
Bob Jennette in the East Gallery
Michael Carney
Chip Evra
Tom McGlynn
Michael A. Radin

Gallery Partners: Dick Bennett, Carl Crumley, Steven Levinson, Gil Maker, Don Menges, Dan Neuberger, Betsy Phillips, Gary Thompson, and Phyllis Thompson

Artists-in-Residence: Jim Patton and David Perlman

September 4 - September 29, 2013

Gallery Hours
 Wednesday - Saturday 11 - 7 and Sunday 12 - 4

 There is NO admission fee at Image City
 
For more information: 
phone 585.271.2540
email Info@ImageCityPhotographyGallery.com
website www.ImageCityPhotographyGallery.com
 
722 University Avenue, Rochester, NY 14607

in the heart of ARTWalk
in the Neighborhood of the Arts

Gallery r Sept. 5-29

A Season of Festivals” begins with an opening reception and book launch from 6 to 9 p.m. on Sept. 5, First Friday citywide gallery night from 6 to 9 p.m. on Sept. 6, and a meet and greet from 4 to 6 p.m. on Sept. 21, during the 2013 First Niagara Rochester Fringe Festival. The show runs through Sept. 29.

 Viewers may even spot themselves, or their families and friends, in the photographic displays and accompanying book, A Season of Festivals, by Frank Cost, professor and program chair in the School of Photographic Arts and Sciences at Rochester Institute of Technology. Cost shares his photographic journey in a chronological series of panoramic pictures of the 2012 Rochester festival season—from the Imagine RIT: Innovation and Creativity Festival in early May to Greentopia Festival at High Falls in mid-September.

Cost says winter in Rochester is long, and people try to make up for their seasonal hibernation with a furious pursuit of summertime outdoor experiences, including a variety of festivals.

“Many of the festivals have themes that influence the mix of people attending,” Cost explains in his artist statement. “The annual Street Machines of Rochester car show held each June is perhaps the best example. Music, crafts and ethnic foods are other common festival themes.

“Each festival is also colored by location, whether in the historic neighborhoods like Corn Hill or Park Avenue, on bridges spanning the Genesee River, in commercial districts like the Public Market or East End, or perched above the gorge at High Falls.”

Zerbe Sodervick, Gallery r director for RIT’s College of Imaging Arts and Sciences, says the exhibition will feel like endless summer, with the installation “running like a highway” on a single 140-foot long piece of paper that will wind through the entire two-room gallery.
“It’s big, with a mural-like look, and visitors can stroll through the calendar of seasons and see themselves having fun, enjoying life in Rochester, N.Y. We love festivals because they offer us enriching experiences at our doorstep.”

Gallery r, located at 100 College Ave., sits adjacent to Lumiere Photo, home to Spectrum Gallery, and is just a few yards from the Memorial Art Gallery and Village Gate. The gallery space is under the helm of RIT’s College of Imaging Arts and Sciences, and offers students the same challenges and expectations that confront established artists—focusing on diverse exhibitions, educational opportunities and collaborations with the public, other arts institutions and community groups.

Gallery r is handicapped accessible, features easy street and off-street parking, and is open from 1 to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. All exhibits are free and open to the public. For more information, call Zerbe Sodervick at 585-475-4977.

Image City Photo Gallery Portfolio Show

Brockport Arts Festival - August 10 & 11, 2013

The 19th Annual Brockport Arts Festival

 

Main Street, Brockport
August 10- 11, 2013 

The all-volunteer festival celebrates this homecoming with many new artists and entertainers.Along with the talented artists you’ll fine a community favorite--the Duck Derby. Race starts at the Main Street canal lift bridge allowing a great view as thousands of plastic ducks ‘dive’ into the canal and drift (or get nudged!) to the finish line. There are prizes for both the first five to cross the finish line, as well as the last five. The lawn of the historic Morgan Manning house lawn will feature great family entertainment, and elsewhere at the festival you’ll find a kids fitness walk, sculpture made from donated cans of food, street dancers and other activities.

Patrons will enjoy 100+ exhibitors, live entertainment, a Wine Garden under the big tent, a Vintage Car Cruise-In, Farmer’s Market and loads of great food! As always, admission is free.

Frances Hare at Galley One Fine Arts

Rochester Art Club - Bill Sheridan

Art Items for Sale

Helen Demay, ABG member and our former Facilitator, is moving and needs to sell the following art and art tools:

5 Art columns :

18" round by 6' tall yellow or mint green

18" square by 6' tall red or blue

24" rectangle by 6' tall black

Canvas stretchers of various sizes

Rolls of clear vellum

Small portable black easel

All must go before 7/11/13. She would prefer to sell but will give away if necessary. 

She also is in need of a helper to transport the left overs to Craft Bits and Pieces in Fairport on Thursday. 

Contact Kim Pandina at sales@pandajewels.com or call Kim at 747-8494.

Jerry Alonzo at the MAG

 

 Finger Lakes Artist Lecture:

     Jerry Alonzo

 

 

 

 Pictured: Hawk and Stone (2011). Wood and stone

Thursday, July 18, 2013

7:00 PM

Memorial Art Gallery

Jerry Alonzo of Geneseo gives the first of three lectures featuring artists in this year's Rochester-Finger Lakes Exhibition. A lawyer and former judge, Alonzo began taking art classes in the 1980s, eventually earning his MFA in woodworking and furniture design at RIT’s School for American Crafts. This is his sixth Finger Lakes.

Included in Gallery admission.

4 Cities/4 Wallaces at ICPG

George Wallace, former Gallery Partner and former executive at Lawyers Co-Op, has invited his three talented adult children to exhibit with him at the Gallery.  Jessica has degrees in Fine Arts and Film, and lives in the Washington, DC area.  David is an MD and Assistant Professor at the University of Pittsburgh Medical School.  Brendan is a graduate of George Washington University in Mathematics and Economics, and teaches high school mathematics in Los Angeles.  Steve Tryon will be exhibiting in the East Gallery, and the other Guest Artists are JeanPaul Cirre, Helen Ellis, Simon Faber, Julie Lang (Intern), Lou Ryen, and Keith Wilson.  Finally, the Gallery Partners and Artists-in-Residence will also be showing their work...Gary Thompson, Phyllis Thompson, Steve Levinson, Gil Maker, Jim Patton, Betsy Phillips, Dan Neuberger, Don Menges, Sheridan Vincent, Dick Bennett, and Carl Crumley.

WHAT:  As implied in the title, the Wallaces will be showing work from their four cities,  Washington, Pittsburgh, Los Angeles, and Rochester

WHEN:  July 10 to August 4; Wed-Sat from 11-7, Sun 12-4

WHERE:  Image City Photography Gallery, 722 University Avenue (at Oxford), in the heart of ARTWalk and the Neighborhood of the Arts.

TWO RECEPTIONS:  Friday July 12, 5-8:30; First Friday August 2, 5-9

ADMISSION  FREE and HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE

Experience an “Immersion” into Encaustic Painting with Enkaustikos Certified and award winning California artist, Charlie Ciali. Let Charlie’s years of teaching experience help you develop and strengthen your knowledge of encaustic. Open to beginners and more experienced painters, this five day workshop will offer plenty of opportunity to gain insights from working closely with artists from all skill levels. Held at the historic Ellwanger Estate in Rochester, New York, from August 19th through the 23rd. All supplies are included, although participants are encouraged to bring materials that they would like to work with.
Work in the historic carriage house just steps away from the tranquil setting of the Inn’s landmark gardens and quiet setting. Workshop demonstration will begin in the morning after a light breakfast and you may work as late into the evening as you wish. After a day of creating fantastic art, relax on the stunning porch with lively conversation among fellow artists before retiring to your room. Workshop participants will receive a 25% discount on Inn accommodations if booked prior to June 15th. Please book accommodations separately.

Workshop fee $500
For full information, registration, and itinerary contact
Charlie Ciali at charliepsca@gmail.com or 760-409-9496
or
Enkaustikos at info@encausticpaints.com or 585-263-6920
or Rachel at Encaustic@fineartstore.com

I-Square Visions Gallery

Encaustic Painting with Charlie Ciali

Enkaustikos is happy to let you know that Charlie Ciali from Palm Springs, CA will be offering an intensive encaustic workshop here in Rochester, NY this coming August. Enkaustikos in conjunction with Fineartstore.com will be receiving registrations.

Experience an “Immersion” into Encaustic Painting with Enkaustikos Certified and award winning California artist, Charlie Ciali. Let Charlie’s years of teaching experience help you develop and strengthen your knowledge of encaustic. Open to beginners and more experienced painters, this five day workshop will offer plenty of opportunity to gain insights from working closely with artists from all skill levels. Held at the historic Ellwanger Estate in Rochester, New York, from August 19th through the 23rd. All supplies are included, although participants are encouraged to bring materials that they would like to work with.

Work in the historic carriage house just steps away from the tranquil setting of the Inn’s landmark gardens and quiet setting. Workshop demonstration will begin in the morning after a light breakfast and you may work as late into the evening as you wish. After a day of creating fantastic art, relax on the stunning porch with lively conversation among fellow artists before retiring to your room. Workshop participants will receive a 25% discount on Inn accommodations if booked prior to June 15th. Please book accommodations separately.

Workshop fee $500
For full information, registration, and itinerary contact
Charlie Ciali at charliepsca@gmail.com or 760-409-9496
or
Enkaustikos at info@encausticpaints.com or 585-263-6920
or Rachel at Encaustic@fineartstore.com

For more details about the Ellwanger Estate, visit www.ellwangerestate.com

Please go to our website to learn more about Charlie and his art. I hope you will be interested in signing up for this workshop. It will be  fulfilling and inspiring.

Thank you,
Kathryn Bevier

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Enkaustikos Wax Art Supplies
3 North Washington St.
Rochester, NY 14614

P: 585-263-6930
F: 585-546-5028
www.encausticpaints.com
info@encausticpaints.com

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