Monday, July 26, 2010
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Friday, June 25, 2010
Around Town
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-SHERRY FINZER
NEW FUSION FLUTE
www.sherryfinzer.com
You can find Sherry's music at www.sherryfinzer.com/buy_music.com, Itunes, CD Baby, Rhapsody and more.
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Historical Society Museum at Papago Park - 1300 N. College Ave Tempe, AZ 480-929-9499
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ASU Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts School of Art Events
http://art.asu.edu/events/
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Musical Instrument Museum
4725 East Mayo Boulevard, Phoenix AZ 85050 | 480.478.6000 | www.theMIM.org
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AZ Culture Building community and collaboration between like minded people dedicated to Arizona's music, art, food and cultural exchange. Visit http://www.azculture.com/
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Ballet Arizona - For info visit balletaz.org.
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The World's First Global Musical Instrument Museum - Visit - http://www.themim.org/
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The Shemer Art Center and Museum – Visit - www.phoenix.gov/shemer
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BRIO Fine Arts Center is an art space. For all info visit - http://app.expressemailmarketing.com/get.link?linkid=1993692&subscriberid=72357474&campaignid=532724&linkurl=http%3a%2f%2fwww.briofinearts.com%2f & click on "Schedule & registration")
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For a complete list of Scottsdale events, visit http://www.ScottsdaleAZ.gov/events/.
For Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts events, visit http://tickets.scottsdaleperformingarts.org/tickets/calendar.aspx or call (480) 994-ARTS.
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For Tempe Center for the Arts performances 700 W. Rio Salado Parkway Visit http://www.tempe.gov/tca/Calendar.htm or call the box office (480-350-2822) for event times and ticket information were applicable. Read the latest Art Newsletter at www.tempe.gov/arts/News/letter/Past/spring10.pdf
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The city of Tempe - For Exhibitions at city of Tempe facilities Visit http://www.tempe.gov/arts/whats/0210.htm or call 480-350-2867 for information. Exhibitions are free. For information on accessing Tempe and other popular arts and culture destinations via public transportation, access the “Arts & Culture Ride Guide,” provided by Valley Metro, at www.tempe.gov/tca. For bus route and schedule information visit http://www.valleymetro.org/ or call 602-253-5000.
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Whether it’s community news, food, shopping or sports, let the Downtown Phoenix Journal be your guide to an urban lifestyle. Visit - http://www.downtownphoenixjournal.com/
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Artlink- http://www.artlinkphoenix.com/ - First Friday of every month from 6-10 p.m. - the nation's largest, self-guided art walk!
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The Trunk Space - 1506 NW Grand Ave - For ALL events visit http://www.thetrunkspace.com/ Or call 602-256-6006
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Practical Art - 5070 N Central Ave PHX 85012 • 602/264-1414 • For all events visit http://www.practical-art.com/
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The Volunteer Legal Assistance for Artists (VLAA) -http://www.artsadvocacy.org/
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First Fridays in Heritage Square-http://ffinheritagesquare.blogspot.com/
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Rosson House Museum- for all events visit http://www.rossonhousemuseum.org/
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Volunteer Arizona Live - http://www.volunteerarizonalive.org/
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Phoenix Public Market - Open-Air Market: Urban Grocery and Wine Bar: Tuesday – Thursday- 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. First Friday’s - 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. Saturdays - 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Open-Air: Wednesdays 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. Saturdays 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Location: 721 N. Central Ave. (SE Corner Central and McKinley, 2 blocks south of Roosevelt and the new Roosevelt Light Rail stop!) Free parking-- MasterCard, VISA, food stamps accepted (cash is also welcome!) Sun Cards are welcome too! The Downtown Market is now able to accept ASU Sun Cards at the Information Booth. For more information please visit http://www.phoenixpublicmarket.com/
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Phoenix, AZ on AmericanTowns.com
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Arizona Events Calendar Visit http://www.arizonaguide.com/events-calendar
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Mesa Events Calendar - http://www.visitmesa.com/calendar/
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azcentral.com Things to Do Events Calendar http://www.azcentral.com/thingstodo/events/
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Phoenix New Times Calendar of Events http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/calendar
Downtown Phoenix Event Calendar http://www.downtownphoenix.com/what-to-do/events
Great Volunteer and Support Opportunities
Below are several ways you can join and support Arizona Consortium for the Arts.
Satisfy your urge to be part of the Arizona Consortium for the Arts community by volunteering. We are all volunteers.We need your skills and expertise. We need Ambassadors for our cause, we need help at our events, with special projects, just to name a few. Let us know how many hours you can volunteer and we will give you some specific task to complete. Please contact Elena @ 602-263-5373 or email info@artizona.org Here are more ways to help us.
Our Wish List:
1. Our Special Edition of the Blue Guitar magazine printed so we can distribute it for FREE to senior centers, hospitals, schools, etc.
2. Seeking sponsors for our Annual Blue Guitar Festival of the Arts and our Annual Fall Festival of the Arts.
3. Seeking people, businesses and organizations to benefit our consortium at their events
4. Silent auction/raffle items needed for our ongoing fund-raising efforts/events/ benefits
5. Share your skills and expertize with us, including, Grant Writing, Marketing, Social Media, Web Design, Donor Development, Individual Giving, Corporate Giving, Sponsorships, Special Events, Community Outreach, Community Partnerships, Giving Circles, Organize a Friends of the Arizona Consortium for the Arts Group, form a painters circle, a poetry circle, and other various interest arts groups
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1. Support our consortium without spending a dime! Simply open a new BBVA Compass checking account and tell your BBVA Compass Banker to apply our organization code – 93098. BBVA Compass will pay us a royalty of $50 for your account opening. If you are already a BBVA Compass customer, simply tell your banker to update your account to include our organization's code - 93098. You can also do this by calling 1-800-COMPASS or at any BBVA Compass Banking Center. For more information- visit:https://www.bbvacompass.com/special/201001/cause/ and use affinity code - 93098
2.Place a personal/business/listings/greetings ad to be included in our next edition of “The Blue Guitar” literary and arts journal/magazine. Each edition is published on the Web site – http://www.theblueguitarmagazine.org/
“The Blue Guitar” is the first project of the Arizona Consortium for the Arts. Through our networking the magazine reaches thousands of readers and they are anxiously awaiting each issue. Please consider placing an ad in the magazine.
Here are the listings/greetings/ ad rates:Listing (name) - $10One-eighth of a page — $50One-quarter of a page — $100One-half of a page — $200Full page — $400To place an ad and for information please contact Elena @info@artizona.org or 602-263-5373
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3.Shop online using Market America and benefit our Arizona Consortium for the Arts!!! www.marketamerica.com/artizona
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4. Do you buy/sell items on eBay? Would you like to buy/sell items on eBay? This is the consortium’s link to eBay Giving Works - http://donations.ebay.com/charity/charity.jsp?NP_ID=37947 Be the first to list an item(s) and help our cause today. Buyers - Keep checking periodically for items listed by our members/sellers, the seller will choose to donate 10% - 100% of the final sale to our consortium.
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5. Support our consortium without spending a dime! If you know anyone who is buying or selling real estate in the US or Canada, ask them to use Brokers for Charity and they donate 10% of the real estate broker's commission to us! Whether it's commercial or residential, you can designate that the donation be made to Arizona Consortium for the Arts. For all information contact Janae Jaynes-Learned - Designated Broker @ Brokers for Charity - give@brokersforcharity.com – call 888-501-GIVE (4483) Toll Free and visit http://www.brokersforcharity.com/
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6. Help Arizona Consortium for the Arts When You Shop! Over 700 stores participate in our donation program, including Amazon.com, eBay, Staples, JC Penney, Barnes & Noble, Overstock.com, drugstore.com, Office Depot, QVC, Expedia, Home Depot, HSN, Best Buy, Drs. Foster & Smith, Gap, Buy.com, & NORDSTROM.-- Click here to see donation rates for all 700+ stores. A penny a search and a portion of each purchase will be donated to Arizona Consortium for the Arts for free. How often do you search or shop online? As an iGive shopper, you have access to exclusive coupon codes, free shipping deals, and sale alerts. In other words, iGive is more than just shopping for a cause – we’re actively seeking out the best deals to help save you money Searching or Shopping means a donation. It's just that free and easy. A penny or more per search, a $5 bonus for your first purchase and up to 26% of your purchases at over 730 stores like Amazon, eBay, Travelocity, Home Depot, Staples, and many, many more. Plus you SAVE money with exclusive coupons/free shipping deals. Click here to participate www.iGive.com/artizona
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7. The Blue Guitar Tee Shirts are now available for purchase through zazzle.com/artizona* The consortium will make a percentage from each purchase. Click on zazzle.com/artizona* , feel free to customize.
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8. Save Big, Spend Less and Give Back at DoozyofaDeal.com. Neighborhood businesses send Doozy their very best deals—such as “Get a $50 Gift Certificate for $25.” When you sign up/register at Doozy of a Deal, please select our Consortium as the benefiting organization. As a registered member/subscriber you will then begin to receive the offers in the email. Subscribers are encouraged to “share the love” by forwarding the deal to others who might enjoy it. EVERY TIME you buy a Doozy of a Deal, the consortium will receive 7.5% of the purchase. For information, details and to register - Visithttp://www.doozyofadeal.com/
Satisfy your urge to be part of the Arizona Consortium for the Arts community by volunteering. We are all volunteers.We need your skills and expertise. We need Ambassadors for our cause, we need help at our events, with special projects, just to name a few. Let us know how many hours you can volunteer and we will give you some specific task to complete. Please contact Elena @ 602-263-5373 or email info@artizona.org Here are more ways to help us.
Our Wish List:
1. Our Special Edition of the Blue Guitar magazine printed so we can distribute it for FREE to senior centers, hospitals, schools, etc.
2. Seeking sponsors for our Annual Blue Guitar Festival of the Arts and our Annual Fall Festival of the Arts.
3. Seeking people, businesses and organizations to benefit our consortium at their events
4. Silent auction/raffle items needed for our ongoing fund-raising efforts/events/ benefits
5. Share your skills and expertize with us, including, Grant Writing, Marketing, Social Media, Web Design, Donor Development, Individual Giving, Corporate Giving, Sponsorships, Special Events, Community Outreach, Community Partnerships, Giving Circles, Organize a Friends of the Arizona Consortium for the Arts Group, form a painters circle, a poetry circle, and other various interest arts groups
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1. Support our consortium without spending a dime! Simply open a new BBVA Compass checking account and tell your BBVA Compass Banker to apply our organization code – 93098. BBVA Compass will pay us a royalty of $50 for your account opening. If you are already a BBVA Compass customer, simply tell your banker to update your account to include our organization's code - 93098. You can also do this by calling 1-800-COMPASS or at any BBVA Compass Banking Center. For more information- visit:https://www.bbvacompass.com/special/201001/cause/ and use affinity code - 93098
2.Place a personal/business/listings/greetings ad to be included in our next edition of “The Blue Guitar” literary and arts journal/magazine. Each edition is published on the Web site – http://www.theblueguitarmagazine.org/
“The Blue Guitar” is the first project of the Arizona Consortium for the Arts. Through our networking the magazine reaches thousands of readers and they are anxiously awaiting each issue. Please consider placing an ad in the magazine.
Here are the listings/greetings/ ad rates:Listing (name) - $10One-eighth of a page — $50One-quarter of a page — $100One-half of a page — $200Full page — $400To place an ad and for information please contact Elena @info@artizona.org or 602-263-5373
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3.Shop online using Market America and benefit our Arizona Consortium for the Arts!!! www.marketamerica.com/artizona
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4. Do you buy/sell items on eBay? Would you like to buy/sell items on eBay? This is the consortium’s link to eBay Giving Works - http://donations.ebay.com/charity/charity.jsp?NP_ID=37947 Be the first to list an item(s) and help our cause today. Buyers - Keep checking periodically for items listed by our members/sellers, the seller will choose to donate 10% - 100% of the final sale to our consortium.
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5. Support our consortium without spending a dime! If you know anyone who is buying or selling real estate in the US or Canada, ask them to use Brokers for Charity and they donate 10% of the real estate broker's commission to us! Whether it's commercial or residential, you can designate that the donation be made to Arizona Consortium for the Arts. For all information contact Janae Jaynes-Learned - Designated Broker @ Brokers for Charity - give@brokersforcharity.com – call 888-501-GIVE (4483) Toll Free and visit http://www.brokersforcharity.com/
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6. Help Arizona Consortium for the Arts When You Shop! Over 700 stores participate in our donation program, including Amazon.com, eBay, Staples, JC Penney, Barnes & Noble, Overstock.com, drugstore.com, Office Depot, QVC, Expedia, Home Depot, HSN, Best Buy, Drs. Foster & Smith, Gap, Buy.com, & NORDSTROM.-- Click here to see donation rates for all 700+ stores. A penny a search and a portion of each purchase will be donated to Arizona Consortium for the Arts for free. How often do you search or shop online? As an iGive shopper, you have access to exclusive coupon codes, free shipping deals, and sale alerts. In other words, iGive is more than just shopping for a cause – we’re actively seeking out the best deals to help save you money Searching or Shopping means a donation. It's just that free and easy. A penny or more per search, a $5 bonus for your first purchase and up to 26% of your purchases at over 730 stores like Amazon, eBay, Travelocity, Home Depot, Staples, and many, many more. Plus you SAVE money with exclusive coupons/free shipping deals. Click here to participate www.iGive.com/artizona
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7. The Blue Guitar Tee Shirts are now available for purchase through zazzle.com/artizona* The consortium will make a percentage from each purchase. Click on zazzle.com/artizona* , feel free to customize.
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8. Save Big, Spend Less and Give Back at DoozyofaDeal.com. Neighborhood businesses send Doozy their very best deals—such as “Get a $50 Gift Certificate for $25.” When you sign up/register at Doozy of a Deal, please select our Consortium as the benefiting organization. As a registered member/subscriber you will then begin to receive the offers in the email. Subscribers are encouraged to “share the love” by forwarding the deal to others who might enjoy it. EVERY TIME you buy a Doozy of a Deal, the consortium will receive 7.5% of the purchase. For information, details and to register - Visithttp://www.doozyofadeal.com/
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Sunday, June 6, 2010
Place an ad in the Summer 2010 edition of The Blue Guitar Magazine
Place an ad in the Summer 2010 edition of The Blue Guitar Magazine and benefit Arizona Consortium for the Arts.
All are invited to place a personal/business/listings/greetings ad to be included in the Summer 2010 edition of “The Blue Guitar” literary and arts journal/magazine. The summer edition will be published on the Web site – www.theblueguitarmagazine.org
“The Blue Guitar” is the first project of the Arizona Consortium for the Arts. Through our networking the magazine reaches thousands of readers and they are anxiously awaiting the 2010 Summer issue to come out in August. Please consider placing an ad in the magazine.
Here are the listings/greetings/ ad rates:Listing (name) - $10One-eighth of a page — $50One-quarter of a page — $100One-half of a page — $200Full page — $400To place an ad and for information please contact Elena @ info@artizona.org or 602-263-5373
All are invited to place a personal/business/listings/greetings ad to be included in the Summer 2010 edition of “The Blue Guitar” literary and arts journal/magazine. The summer edition will be published on the Web site – www.theblueguitarmagazine.org
“The Blue Guitar” is the first project of the Arizona Consortium for the Arts. Through our networking the magazine reaches thousands of readers and they are anxiously awaiting the 2010 Summer issue to come out in August. Please consider placing an ad in the magazine.
Here are the listings/greetings/ ad rates:Listing (name) - $10One-eighth of a page — $50One-quarter of a page — $100One-half of a page — $200Full page — $400To place an ad and for information please contact Elena @ info@artizona.org or 602-263-5373
Saturday, June 5, 2010
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Friday, April 30, 2010
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Friday, April 23, 2010
Arizona Consortium for the Arts is presenting “Meet and Greet” every last Sunday
Our April featured artist is Lupe Cavanaugh. Lupe is a fine artist, jeweler and sculptor and has won recognition and many awards. Join us, bring family and friends and enjoy.When: Sunday, April 25, 2010 – 3:00pm -5:00pmWhere: Dog-Eared Pages Used Books16428 N 32nd Street Suite 111; Phoenix, AZ 85032; (602) 283-5423
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Saturday, April 3, 2010
ARIZONA CONSORTIUM FOR THE ARTS LAUNCHES ITS 2nd ANNUAL BLUE GUITAR FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
All are invited! Free to attend! Valley residents will get to experience a robust sampling of the arts – ranging from music, dance, and culture, to performance art and literary works – at Arizona Consortium for the Arts 2nd Annual Blue Guitar Festival of the Arts on Sunday, April 18th at ASU West Campus in Glendale. The event is in collaboration with the ASU Kurdish Youth Club.
The festival will include performances by the “Arizona Classical Kids” Musicians, Arizona School of Classical Ballet Students, a presentation of the Filipino Martial Arts by two sisters, Nikki and Grace Tordil, both are sixth-graders at Luke Elementary School. Singer and Acoustic Guitarist Neil Dicks, Opera Singer Maria Restivo, Singer and Acoustic Guitarist Jonathan Gabriel , Singer Edna Elizabeth Abeyasundra, Musician Vincent Alexander Chavez, “SMUDD”, local Rock and Roll Band that will have you rockin’ and rollin’ to your all time favorites, readings from the “Blue Guitar” Magazine and many other artists. There will also be dignitaries and local personalities from the community speaking about the importance of promoting arts and culture in our communities.
The festival runs from 12:00pm-5:00pm and will be held at Arizona State University at the West Campus, La Sala, 4701 W Thunderbird Rd, Glendale, AZ 85306.
The festival will include performances by the “Arizona Classical Kids” Musicians, Arizona School of Classical Ballet Students, a presentation of the Filipino Martial Arts by two sisters, Nikki and Grace Tordil, both are sixth-graders at Luke Elementary School. Singer and Acoustic Guitarist Neil Dicks, Opera Singer Maria Restivo, Singer and Acoustic Guitarist Jonathan Gabriel , Singer Edna Elizabeth Abeyasundra, Musician Vincent Alexander Chavez, “SMUDD”, local Rock and Roll Band that will have you rockin’ and rollin’ to your all time favorites, readings from the “Blue Guitar” Magazine and many other artists. There will also be dignitaries and local personalities from the community speaking about the importance of promoting arts and culture in our communities.
The festival runs from 12:00pm-5:00pm and will be held at Arizona State University at the West Campus, La Sala, 4701 W Thunderbird Rd, Glendale, AZ 85306.
Arizona Consortium for the Arts is presenting “Artist of the Month” every last Sunday
Our April featured artist is Lupe Cavanaugh. Lupe is a fine artist, jeweler and sculptor and has won recognition and many awards.
Join us, bring family and friends and enjoy.
When: Sunday, April 25, 2010 – 3:00pm -5:00pm
Where: Dog-Eared Pages Used Books
16428 N 32nd Street Suite 111; Phoenix, AZ 85032; (602) 283-5423
Join us, bring family and friends and enjoy.
When: Sunday, April 25, 2010 – 3:00pm -5:00pm
Where: Dog-Eared Pages Used Books
16428 N 32nd Street Suite 111; Phoenix, AZ 85032; (602) 283-5423
Sunday, February 14, 2010
“Artist of the Month"
Arizona Consortium for the Arts is presenting “Artist of the Month” every last Sunday .
Our February featured artists are Marjory Boyer and Jonathan Gabriel. Marjory and Jonathan have won numerous arts awards, ribbons and recognition. They also are great arts activists and serve on boards. Marjory’s painting “The Blue Guitar” is the permanent cover and logo for the “The Blue Guitar” arts and literary magazine. Join us, bring family and friends and enjoy Marjory’s and Jonathan’s presentation of their exquisite works. Refreshments served.
When: Sunday, February 28, 2010 – 3:00pm -5:00pm
Where: Dog-Eared Pages Used Books
16428 N 32nd Street Suite 111; Phoenix, AZ 85032; (602) 283-5423
http://www.dogearedpagesusedbooks.com/
Our February featured artists are Marjory Boyer and Jonathan Gabriel. Marjory and Jonathan have won numerous arts awards, ribbons and recognition. They also are great arts activists and serve on boards. Marjory’s painting “The Blue Guitar” is the permanent cover and logo for the “The Blue Guitar” arts and literary magazine. Join us, bring family and friends and enjoy Marjory’s and Jonathan’s presentation of their exquisite works. Refreshments served.
When: Sunday, February 28, 2010 – 3:00pm -5:00pm
Where: Dog-Eared Pages Used Books
16428 N 32nd Street Suite 111; Phoenix, AZ 85032; (602) 283-5423
http://www.dogearedpagesusedbooks.com/
Friday, January 29, 2010
Meet the Artist - Elena Eros
Arizona Consortium for the Arts presents Elena Eros. Elena has international recognition, numerous solo exhibitions and awards. She now resides in the Phoenix area. Join us, bring family and friends and enjoy Elena’s presentation and her exquisite works. Refreshments served.
When: Sunday, January 31, 2010 – 3pm -5pm
Where: Dog-Eared Pages Used Books
16428 N 32nd Street Suite 111; Phoenix, AZ 85032; (602) 283-5423
http://www.dogearedpagesusedbooks.com/ Contact Elena Eros @ 402-643-9726 or elenaeros@gmail.com Visit http://www.elenagallery.com/
Arizona Consortium for the Arts - http://www.artizona.org/
When: Sunday, January 31, 2010 – 3pm -5pm
Where: Dog-Eared Pages Used Books
16428 N 32nd Street Suite 111; Phoenix, AZ 85032; (602) 283-5423
http://www.dogearedpagesusedbooks.com/ Contact Elena Eros @ 402-643-9726 or elenaeros@gmail.com Visit http://www.elenagallery.com/
Arizona Consortium for the Arts - http://www.artizona.org/
Friday, January 15, 2010
A call to writers
The Blue Guitar is accepting submissions for its Spring edition from January 15, 2010, through February 28, 2010. The Blue Guitar is seeking submissions in all genres — fiction, poetry, plays, creative nonfiction — for its spring issue from January 15, 2010, through February 28, 2010. Writers must submit original work and must live in Arizona. Simultaneous submissions will be accepted, but the writer must notify the magazine as soon as possible if the work is accepted elsewhere. Submissions selected by the editor will appear in the spring edition of the magazine, which will be published online and potentially in print. Please include your name and the best way to contact you on your submission. It is free to submit and submissions may be made in multiple genres. Manuscripts and photos that are mailed to the magazine cannot be returned. Submissions are accepted from January 15, 2010, through February 28, 2010. Send submissions to: Rebecca Dyer at: rebeccadyer@theblueguitarmagazine.org or the Arizona Consortium for the Arts at info@artizona.org or mail to: The Arizona Consortium for the Arts 14608 N. 40th Way Phoenix, AZ 85032
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