February 2012
Join us for the February Warehouse Arts District Gallery Walk
Saturday, February 4, 7-9:00 pm
Roni Bader-Tables will be on hand to demonstrate wire wrapping for your own unique piece of artwork and jewelry. RBT Designs is focused on providing high-quality service and customer satisfaction. Roni mixes style, vintage elements, sparkle and gemstones to make unique and original jewelry creations.
Carly Quinn will be demonstrating the “life cycle” of a hand made tile. You will be able to see a handmade tile as it goes through the process of becoming an art work. Carly Quinn Designs is a decorative tile company specializing in custom, original, and unique and one of a kind hand glazed tile murals. More Information 520-271-3155, www.carlyquinndesigns.com
Descanso Photography exhibit by Therese Perreault including of color and black& white images depicting road side memorials across the US and Italy.
Renovation A photography series coping with domestic invasion by Bob Demers.
Paper Guns, Greg Wilson will be featuring limited edition screen prints and tee shirts.
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February 2012 Digital Storytelling Workshop
Take the time to tell your story in 2012!
Participants learn how to find, tell, create, and publish an autobiographical digital story in an creative environment. Beginning with a story circle, you will share stories, write and record narration, choose photos, video clips, and music, and learn to edit a short digital video of your own true story. The stories can be used for personal enrichment, family life histories, community and team building, training, advocacy, recruiting, fundraising and technology literacy.
At the end of the four-day workshop you will have a 2-3 minute digital story.
Searching for a meaningful gift for someone special – including yourself? Consider the gift of story.
The 4-day intensive workshop fee is $595 per person. To register and for more information contact therese@csatucson.org or call 882-3988
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February 2012 – AM Working Media presents
Pocket Workshops™ – hands on…compact…effective.
February 23
6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Studio Flash Lighting 101
Instructor: Bob Demers
Learn everything you need to know to start exploring studio flash photography. We will use simple portrait lighting to demonstrate the technique and technology of effective studio lighting. You will learn about lighting ratios, color balance, incidence and the qualities of light. You will learn tricks of the trade, and how to start putting together your lighting package. We will be using a 3 monobloc package of Alien Bees flash units and the Canon 7D. Don’t know what monobloc means? Join us to find out.
Cost: $35 per person. Limited attendance.
Please RSVP to Bob Demers at: demersb@mac.com
Location: Arts Marketplace 403 N 6th Ave. Tucson AZ 85705 ph: (520) 882-3988
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February 18
Establishing Shots
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Non digital screening, singularly devoted to slide projections. Bring your own family friendly 35MM slides for a show-and-tell open screening event.
If you shoot, collect, randomly discover, archive, inherit or otherwise find yourself strangely attracted to 35mm slides, please make sure to come out for this event.
Questions? Contact: Therese@artsmarketplace.org
Cost: Free
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Saturday, February 25, 2012
10 AM to 4 PM
Photographing Your Artwork – 3D*
High Quality Digital Images for Reproduction
Arts Marketplace Studio will be hosting a one day fine art reproduction photography session for local artists. This is your chance to have your 3D creations professionally photographed by Bob Demers, photographer and image acquisition specialist.
Your work will be meticulously lit, digitally photographed and output to one high-resolution tiff file suitable for reproduction, and one compressed jpg file ideal for email and web use. Each file will be corrected for the ultimate in original color and tone fidelity.
Price per item for photography and image output is $25, with a minimum of 3 items per artist.
Artwork to be photographed is limited to items no larger than 60”x60”x60”; if it can fit into a 5 foot square box, we can photograph it. Small items like jewelry and pottery are also welcome. Image files on CD will be available for pickup in 5 business days.
Cost: $25, with a minimum of 3 items per artist. *as opposed to flat work; no funky glasses required.
Please contact Bob at demersb@mac.com to confirm your attendance at this session. Please indicate the number and type of pieces you will bring and a preferred time slot. We will reply with confirmation, details and directions to the studio.
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March 8
6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
DSLR Cinematography for Photographers
Instructor: Bob Demers
Make the leap to video using your DSLR. We will show you everything you need to know to start shooting professional video with your DSLR camera. We will explore settings, picture profiles, sound options, accessories and techniques for obtaining expert results with your DSLR. We’ll take a look at software to put it all together and give you the edge with your video. We will be using the legendary Canon 7d, along with Rhode mics, M-Audio CF recorders and more.
Cost $35 per person. Limited attendance.
Please RSVP to Bob Demers at: demersb@mac.com
December 2011
Saturday & Sunday, December 3rd & 4th – Handmade Heirlooms for the Holidays
Join us for a fun day. “Handmade Heirlooms for the Holidays” is a holiday craft, art, vintage and entertainment event to benefit Arts Marketplace programming in the historic Market Inn gallery at Arts Marketplace Studio
Arts Marketplace Gallery Small Works Holiday Exhibition
Arts Marketplace is excited to announce a group exhibit for some of our favorite work in Tucson. Artists include Steven Derks, Linda Chappel, Gonzalo Espinosa, Ann Tracy-Lopez, Irina Salenko, and Kyle Johnston. You’ll enjoy painting, unique and creative jewelry, small encaustic sculptures and plenty of “found” objects. Welcome Roni Bader-Tables to Tucson. Roni’s mixes style, vintage elements, sparkle and gemstones to make unique and original jewelry creations. For December only you can purchase Roni’s jewelry at the best value!
Join us for the opening reception Saturday, December 10 from 6:30-8:00 pm.
Please join us for the artist reception.
Exhibition Opens: December 1, 2011 – Exhibition Closes: December 30, 2011
Gallery Hours:
Thursday, Friday and Saturday 12:00 – 6:00pm (or call for an appointment)
Sunday, December 18th Altered Book Workshop
Create a handmade gift! Learn ways to use your book altering talent to make practical and artistic pieces to give to other people. The workshop is open to creative people with all levels of experience. If you’re a beginner, come and learn something new! If you’re an expert, come and share your knowledge! “No Rules” Inspiration on paper but, glue and dream. “Drop in” for the altered book workshop Sundays 1-4. An altered book is any book, old or new that has been recycled by creative means into a work of art. Altering can include painting, embossing, collaging, and rubber stamping individual pages. Gather with creative people in a supportive and inspired space.
Monday, December 19th, 6-8 PM – You & limited editions … a license to “print” money
Kurt Tallis will take you through the process and share his experience, insights and methods for income making results. You too can publish, print and profit from limited edition prints.
Erin Castner, will explain Reproductions commitment and investment in fine art reproduction. She will share the methodology, experience and pricing.
Open to the public, donation requested
Carly Quinn Designs Carly Quinn Designs is a decorative tile company specializing in custom, original, and unique and one of a kind hand glazed tile murals.
More Information 520-271-3155, www.carlyquinndesigns.com
November 2011
Arts Marketplace Gallery Exhibition: Linda Chappel, “Recollections”
Arts Marketplace is excited to announce a solo exhibit for Linda Chappel.
“Recollections” is centered on the theme of recalling how the relationships to the natural world led to our survival as a species. Our relationship with the natural world is constantly shifting and changing over time and over geography…the visual arts of other cultures is a record of this relationship. As an artist I recollect and create yet another visual image of these myths forming a connection to these past artists and the natural world.
Join us for the opening reception Saturday, November 12 from 6:30-8:00 pm.
Please join us for the artist reception.
Exhibition Opens: November 1, 2011 – Exhibition Closes: November 28, 2011
Gallery Hours:
Thursday, Friday and Saturday 12:00 – 6:00pm (or call for an appointment)
Sunday, November 27th Altered Book Workshop
“No Rules” Inspiration on paper but, glue and dream. “Drop in” for the altered book workshop Sundays 1-4. An altered book is any book, old or new that has been recycled by creative means into a work of art. Altering can include painting, embossing, collaging, and rubber stamping individual pages. Gather with creative people in a supportive and inspired space.
Sunday, November 6th Swap-o-Rama-Rama,10-5pm
Ever look at a jacket and say “I’d love that as a skirt?” Well you will now. Join us for an upcycling fashion extravaganza. Try your hand at a sewing machine, learn embroidery,
how to add knitting to your clothes and more. Wendy Tremayne, founder of the national
Swap-o-rama-rama may be stopping by and bringing some crafty friends. Bring $5.00, a bag of clean, unwanted clothes and a spirit of adventure.
Tuesday, November 17-20th Digital Storytelling Workshop
Join us for an intensive 4-day workshop. You will share stories, write and record narration, choose photos, video clips, and music, and learn to edit a short digital video of their own true story. The stories can be used for personal enrichment, family life histories, community and team building, training, advocacy, recruiting, fundraising and technology literacy. At the end of the four-day workshop you will have a 3-5 minute digital story. Searching for a meaningful gift for someone special – including yourself? Consider a gift of story.
The workshop fee is $595 per person. To register and for more information contact therese@artsmarketplace.org
Digital Storytelling Workshops – in Tucson!
Digital storytelling has a new home at Arts Marketplace, in the Warehouse Arts District. We will be teaching Digital Storytelling Workshops on a regular basis at Arts Marketplace, 403 N. 6th Ave., Tucson, AZ.
At the end of your four-day workshop you will have a 3-5 minute digital story centered on your personal story. Participants are given materials prior to the workshop to assist them in preparation, including important resources, reading, and suggestions for story ideas, images, and use of video clips.
Workshop participants tell, write and record a narrative, choose photos, video clips, and music, and learn to edit a short digital video of their own true story. These stories can be used for personal enrichment, family life histories, community building, training, advocacy, recruiting, fundraising and technology literacy.
All workshops are four full days from 9 AM – 5 PM.
June 2011 CALENDAR LISTING
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Join Arts Marketplace for an Open House, June 4th; 6-10 PM. at our wonderful new location in the middle of the Warehouse Arts District. In The Old Market Inn, built in the 1880’s. We are delighted with our new location, neighbors and the potential to grow Arts Marketplace and serve our community.
ArtSTARS Exhibit
Arts Marketplace is excited to announce our latest showcase for artists who champion our mission through their generous donations.
An explosive variety of mediums being displayed will include Stephen Derks “recycled junkyard” metal sculptures. As he describes, “I walk around alone looking at forlorn piles of bent, twisted and rusted metal all over the place.”
Other displayed works will include photography, paintings, and sculptures. Local artists featured: Kyle Johnston, Theresa Dietz, Ruben Moreno, Lee Roy Beach, Bryan Crow, Peter Eisner, Nina Duckett and many others.
ArtSTARS artwork is available for purchase and 100% of the proceeds will support programs that advance professional development, mentoring, networking and money management for artists.
Crafted reopens June 4th for the summer – Featuring contemporary crafts from regional and national artisans celebrating the DIY Handmade movement.
March 2011
Monday, March 7st – Balancing a Budget – YES, it can be done!
Roberto Valdez-Beltran, ACCION will take you through the budgeting process. Meeting begins with a potluck; please bring a dish to share! 6:00pm-8: 30pm.
Open to the public, donation requested
More Information 520-882-3988, www.artsmarketplace.org
ACCION Connection
Arts Marketplace partners with ACCION International to bring the much-needed resource of micro lending to our creative community. Need financial assistance for an upcoming show, supplies for a production? Roberto Valdez-Beltran is at the Arts Marketplace Studio for advice, planning and support. ACCION is available the first and third Wednesdays 1-3 by appointment. Please RSVP.
Arts Marketplace Gallery: “Cristina Cardenas” February 18th through March 14th
Arts Marketplace is excited to announce an exhibition of Cristina Cardenas. “In my art, I engage the simultaneous challenges of belonging to a cultural community and forming an individual identity. “
Artist Reception: February 19th , 6:30 AM – 9 PM, refreshments served. Gallery Hours: Thursday, Friday and Saturday 11 AM -7 PM
Arts Marketplace Gallery, 40 W. Broadway (between Church and Stone).
Gallery Hours: Thursday, Friday and Saturday 11 AM -7 PM
Saturday, March 12th - 2nd Saturday Downtown – Get Art Snacks at Crafted
Stop by Crafted: An Urban Design Space, have complimentary wine and chocolate, and shop a limited selection of “Art Snacks” (small boxes filled with themed vintage, bling, or crafts).
We are fortunate enough to also have French guitarist Elisabeth Blin will play original bossa nova and classical guitar. Crafted, 40 W. Broadway (between Church & Stone) 11AM-9 PM www.craftedtucson.com
Saturday, March 19th - Spring Swap-o-Rama,12-3pm
Join us for a fun afternoon of swapping, schmoozing, and sampling. Bring your cast-offs, too small, too big, just not right clothes and accoutrements (jewelry, accessories, hats, belts, treasures, tschotkes) to swap. Alter your new clothes at the embellishment station ($1 donation) and learn how to make a purse out of a T-shirt! Refreshments and handmade crafts for sale.
Admission: Free
Sunday, March 27th - Wild About Art & Wildflower Fundraiser, Noon to 4 PM
Join for a family fun day incorporating spring, learn about native plants and local products in downtown Tucson at Arts Marketplace. The festival is our spring fundraiser for the courtyard at the historic CO Brown house. Refreshments and snacks available.
We have a program filled with garden activities coinciding with the new Crafted “In the garden” theme for handpicked hand-made local products, plants and gifts. A percentage of all sales from Crafted will benefit the revival of the CO Brown courtyard. Learn about sustainable agriculture of the southwest from SEEDS TRUST. Activities include: seed planting for the kids, traditional paper flower-making workshop for your fun and amusement. Try your luck on our famous raffle basket – filled with local only products and treats. You will also have the opportunity to tell, record, share, and preserve the stories of your life at our digital storytelling kiosk.
February 2011 CALENDAR LISTING
Arts Marketplace Gallery: Gems of History, February 1 – February 12th
Celebration of rocks, beads & other wonders from the collective gem shows coming alive in Tucson this month. The Tucson international Showcase has roots spanning half a century. Wholesale manufacturers, miners, international dealers, buyers and multitudes of onlookers gather in Tucson for what has become the preeminent international marketplace for rocks, beads, gems, fossils, minerals, jewelry and more. Crafted and Arts Marketplace celebrate Tucson’s most remarkable showcase via our own exhibit of facts, photos and trinkets about the Gem Show, Arizona natural history and related art.
Open to the public.
Arts Marketplace Gallery, 40 W. Broadway (between Church and Stone).
Gallery Hours: Thursday, Friday and Saturday 11 AM -7 PM
More Information 520-882-3988
Monday, February 7st – Taking the Mystery out of Taxes
Even Sherlock Holmes might have trouble in 2011 understanding how taxes work. Independent creative professionals have an even more nooks and crannies to search for write offs and savings. Arts Marketplace has it! Lin Leclair, 1st Choice Tax Services can to bring some clarity to this yearly conundrum. 1st Choice prepares all aspects of personal, trust, and business returns. We are highly experienced in assisting clients with IRS problems and audits.
Meeting begins with a potluck; please bring a dish to share! 6:00pm-8: 30pm.
Arts Marketplace Studio, 40 W. Broadway (between Church and Stone)
Open to the public, donation requested
More Information 520-882-3988
ACCION Connection
Arts Marketplace partners with ACCION International to bring the much-needed resource of micro lending to our creative community. Need financial assistance for an upcoming show, supplies for a production? Roberto Valdez-Beltran is at the Arts Marketplace Studio for advice, planning and support. RSVP.
Arts Marketplace Studio, 40 W.Broadway (between Church and Stone)
More Information 520-882-3988
Saturday, February 12th - 2nd Saturday Downtown – Get Art Snacks at Crafted
Stop by Crafted: An Urban Design Space, have complimentary wine and chocolate, and shop a limited selection of “Art Snacks” (small boxes filled with themed vintage, bling, or crafts). We are fortunate enough to also have French guitarist Elisabeth Blin will play original bossa nova and classical guitar. Crafted, 40 W. Broadway (between Church & Stone) 11AM-9 PM www.craftedtucson.com
Sunday, February 13th - Altered Book Workshop
“No Rules” Inspiration on paper but, glue and dream. “Drop in” for the altered book workshop on 2nd Sundays 1-4. An altered book is any book, old or new that has been recycled by creative means into a work of art. Altering can include painting, embossing, collaging, and rubber stamping individual pages. Participation involves gathering once a month (2nd Sunday) from 1pm – 4pm to work on your books and share ideas and inspiration. Refreshments, and the opportunity to gather with creative people in a supportive and inspired space.
Arts Marketplace Studio, 40 W. Broadway (between Church and Stone)
More Information 520-882-3988
Arts Marketplace Gallery: “Cristina Cardenas” February 18th through March 14th Arts Marketplace is excited to announce an exhibition of Cristina Cardenas. “In my art, I engage the simultaneous challenges of belonging to a cultural community and forming an individual identity. “
Artist Reception: February 19th , 6:30 AM – 9 PM, refreshments served. Gallery Hours: Thursday, Friday and Saturday 11 AM -7 PM
Arts Marketplace Gallery, 40 W. Broadway (between Church and Stone).
Gallery Hours: Thursday, Friday and Saturday 11 AM -7 PM
More Information 520-882-3988
January 2011 CALENDAR LISTING
Monday, January 3rd – Community Workshop: “Making Goals Reachable or How to Make Your Dreams Come True!” How to turn a goal into a project so that it actually gets done!
Practical steps to take to maximize your chances of success. Jill Janis from HELPING HANDS ORGANIZING SERVICE will be our guest speaker. Our meetings begin with a potluck; please bring a dish to share! (1st Monday every month) 6:00pm-8: 30pm.
Arts Marketplace Studio, 40 W. Broadway (between Church and Stone)
Open Community Meeting - donations appreciated.
More Information 520-882-3988
ACCION Connection
Arts Marketplace partners with ACCION International to bring the much-needed resource of micro lending to our creative community. Need financial assistance for an upcoming show, supplies for a production? Roberto Valdez-Beltran is at the Arts Marketplace Studio for advice, planning and support. RSVP.
Arts Marketplace Studio, 40 W.Broadway (between Church and Stone)
More Information 520-882-3988
Saturday, January 8th - 2nd Saturday Downtown – Art Snacks
Stop by Crafted: An Urban Design Space and have an “Art Snack”
Crafted, 40 W.Broadway (between Church and Stone) 11-9 PM
Sunday, January 9th - Altered Book Workshop
“No Rules” Inspiration on paper but, glue and dream. “Drop in” for the altered book workshop on 2nd Sundays 1-4. An altered book is any book, old or new that has been recycled by creative means into a work of art. Altering can include painting, embossing, collaging, and rubber stamping individual pages. Participation involves gathering once a month (2nd Sunday) from 1pm – 4pm to work on your books and share ideas and inspiration. Refreshments, and the opportunity to gather with creative people in a supportive and inspired space.
Arts Marketplace Studio, 40 W. Broadway (between Church and Stone)
More Information 520-882-3988
Saturday, January 15th, 4 – 9 PM - SoCo Saturday Night
Special screening of “Handmade Nation”. Documentary film by author & director Faythe Levine who lives & works out of Milwaukee, WI. Get inspired and see for yourself what the Tucson handmade nation is all about.
Arts Marketplace Studio, 40 W. Broadway (between Church and Stone)
More Information 520-882-3988
Sunday, January 16th 10 AM – 2 PM- Muffins, Mimosas’ & Matchbox cars
Come by for a fun Sunday afternoon. Crescendo Catering, The Art of Flavor will serve savory and sweet muffins to delight your palette and accompany fresh squeezed Tucson orange Mimosas’. Matchbox cars will be on display, in trade or race.
Arts Marketplace Studio, 40 W. Broadway (between Church and Stone)
More Information 520-882-3988
December 2010 CALENDAR LISTING
Monday, December 6th – Community Workshop: “Editions Panel” Our next monthly workshop will be focus developing limited editions of your work. Our panel of three experts will discuss printing, marketing and accounting.
Maynards is our catering sponsor. Our meetings begin with a potluck; please bring a dish to share! (1st Monday every month) 6:00pm-8: 30pm.
Wednesday, December 1st & 15th – ACCION Connection
Arts Marketplace partners with ACCION International to bring the much-needed resource of micro lending to our creative community. Need financial assistance for an upcoming show, supplies for a production? Roberto Valdez-Beltran is at the Arts Marketplace Studio for advice, planning and support the first & third Wednesday of every month. Walk-ins Welcome! 1:00pm-3:00pm
Saturday, December 4th – SoCo (South of Congress) Swap-o-Rama
Join us for a fun afternoon of swapping, schmoozing, and sampling. Bring your cast-offs, too small, too big, just not right clothes and accoutrements (jewelry, accessories, hats, belts, treasures, tschotkes) to swap. Build a new outfit for the holidays, experiment with a new look, or make an on-site alteration! Savory snacks by Crescendo: The Art of Flavor.
Free with sack of clothes or a donation. Are you a crafter, fashionista, upcycler, repurposer, or thriftier? This is the event for you! Please inquire how you can make a creative contribution to our event.
12:00pm-5:00pm
Wednesday, December 8th - Arts Marketplace Morning Networking
Arts Marketplace members meet other artists, share ideas, brainstorm solutions, and build their community of practice. 9:00am -10:00am
Wednesday, December 15th - Arts Marketplace “Art Date”
This gathering provides a great opportunity to explore “hot topics” and a sounding board for those creative dilemmas that have been stunting you! Build your community of practice while getting into the mainstream of art in Tucson. 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Sunday, December 19th - Altered Book Workshop
“No Rules” Inspiration on paper but, glue and dream. “Drop in” for the altered book workshop on 2nd Sundays 1-4. An altered book is any book, old or new that has been recycled by creative means into a work of art. Altering can include painting, embossing, collaging, and rubber stamping individual pages.
Participation involves gathering once a month (2nd Sunday) from 1pm – 4pm to work on your books and share ideas and inspiration. Refreshments, and the opportunity to gather with creative people in a supportive and inspired space.
November 2010 CALENDAR LISTING
Monday, November 1th – Community Workshop: “Getting Things Done:
The Holy Grail of Business! Our next monthly workshop will be focus on a time management and getting it done! Sandy Riser, founder of The Next Level Business Solutions is our guest speaker. Sandy is focused on personal excellence and professional integrity. Her work as a business advisor brings a genuine appreciation for the business owner who is doing well, but needs to take their business to that next level. She will share her tricks of the trade for getting things done and She is the best at moving her clients from where they are to where they want to be!
Maynards is our catering sponsor. Our meetings begin with a potluck; please bring a dish to share! (1st Monday every month) 6:00pm-8: 30pm.
Members: Free Non-members: donation requested
Wednesday, November 3rd – ACCION Connection
Arts Marketplace partners with ACCION International to bring the much-needed resource of micro lending to our creative community. Need financial assistance for an upcoming show, supplies for a production? Roberto Valdez-Beltran is at the Arts Marketplace Studio for advice, planning and support the first & third Wednesday of every month. Walk-ins Welcome! 1:00pm-3:00pm
Wednesday, November 3rd , 6:30 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. Chicken-Scratch Editing
Ladies of Tucson, come join Arts Marketplace and the editors and writers of Chicken-Scratch Editing for a night of writing and long-term planning. We’ll discuss writing topics and strategies, as well as the possibility of starting Tucson’s very own women’s weekly writing circle. Bring your pen, notebook, and creative flair for an evening of imagination and innovation. Free, but donations gladly accepted. If you can’t join us this evening, the same group will meet Monday, November 15, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Thursday, November 4th, at 7 p.m – Education, Travel and Culture
Education Travel & Culture (ETC) is a non-profit [501(c)(3)] educational exchange organization. Its purpose is to promote international understanding and goodwill by providing high quality educational and cultural exchange programs in the United States and abroad. “Come get a taste of the world in your own backyard! ETC high-school exchange students from eight different countries will be serving desserts from their homelands under the Tucson stars. Enjoy cultural presentations from Asian, European, and Latin American students and learn what life is like as a student from another country. If you’ve ever considered hosting an exchange student or sending your own child abroad, you won’t want to miss this opportunity for the whole family. International Dessert Night will be held at the charmingly historic Arts Marketplace, downtown on Thursday, November 4th, at 7 p.m.
The event is free and open to the public. Please RSVP by November 1st to Mariah at msecrest@edutrav.org or call 955-3883.”
Wednesday, November 10th - Arts Marketplace Morning Networking
Arts Marketplace members meet other artists, share ideas, brainstorm solutions, and build their community of practice. 9:00am -10:00am
Sunday, November 14th - Altered Book Workshop
“No Rules” Inspiration on paper but, glue and dream. “Drop in” for the altered book workshop on 2nd Sundays 1-4. An altered book is any book, old or new that has been recycled by creative means into a work of art. Altering can include painting, embossing, collaging, and rubber stamping individual pages.
Participation involves gathering once a month (2nd Sunday) from 1pm – 4pm to work on your books and share ideas and inspiration. Refreshments, and the opportunity to gather with creative people in a supportive and inspired space.
Monday, November 15th , 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Ladies of Tucson, come join Arts Marketplace and the editors and writers of Chicken-Scratch Editing for a night of writing and long-term planning. We’ll discuss writing topics and strategies, as well as the possibility of starting Tucson’s very own women’s weekly writing circle. Bring your pen, notebook, and creative flair for an evening of imagination and innovation. Free, but donations gladly accepted.
Wednesday, November 17th - ACCION Connection
Arts Marketplace partners with ACCION International to bring the much-needed resource of micro lending to our creative community. Need financial assistance for an upcoming show, supplies for a production? Roberto Valdez-Beltran is at the Arts Marketplace Studio for advice, planning and support the first & third Wednesday of every month. Walk-ins Welcome! 1:00pm-3:00pm
Wednesday, November 17th - Arts Marketplace “Art Date”
This gathering provides a great opportunity to explore “hot topics” and a sounding board for those creative dilemmas that have been stunting you! Build your community of practice while getting into the mainstream of art in Tucson. 6:30pm – 8:30pm
October 2010 CALENDAR LISTING
Monday, October 4th – Community Workshop: “Understanding consignment contracts and basic copyright”
Our next monthly workshop will be focus on two common legal considerations for individual artists: consignment agreements and basic copyright. Margo Donaldson, esq. and Adam Weisman, Hinderaker & Rauh, PLC will be our guest speakers. Maynards is our catering sponsor. Our meetings begin with a potluck; please bring a dish to share! (1st Monday every month) 6:00pm-8: 30pm.
Members: Free Non-members: donation requested
Wednesday, October 6st – ACCION Connection
Arts Marketplace partners with ACCION International to bring the much-needed resource of micro lending to our creative community. Need financial assistance for an upcoming show, supplies for a production? Roberto Valdez-Beltran is at the Arts Marketplace Studio for advice, planning and support the first & third Wednesday of every month. Walk-ins Welcome! 1:00pm-3:00pm
Saturday, October 9th - Arts Marketplace Exhibit “Goddard Got Art”
The political committee, Goddard’s Got Art!, will sponsor evening entertainment and celebration and exhibit five artists who received a $1,000 grant to produce works that support Terry Goddard’s campaign for Governor. These talented artists were chosen from a group of 15 proposals that were all engaging and exciting and ranged from paintings to performance pieces to videos to poetry. Artists: Marcus Deleon (video) This feature film director and award-nominated screenwriter; James L. Covarrubias (2-D) Jim is a native Arizonan and US Army Veteran who is the vice president for the Latino Arts Consortium; Shannon Cain (performance); Joanne Kerrihard (2-D or 3-D); and Marrianne Dissard (video) Singer, filmmaker and performance artist. Entertainment, exhibit and celebration 5 PM – 9 PM
Sunday, October 10th - Altered Book Workshop
“No Rules” Inspiration on paper but, glue and dream. “Drop in” for the altered book workshop on 2nd Sundays 1-4. An altered book is any book, old or new that has been recycled by creative means into a work of art. Altering can include painting, embossing, collaging, and rubber stamping individual pages.
Participation involves gathering once a month (2nd Sunday) from 1pm – 4pm to work on your books and share ideas and inspiration. Refreshments, and the opportunity to gather with creative people in a supportive and inspired space.
Wednesday, October 13th - Arts Marketplace Morning Networking
Arts Marketplace members meet other artists, share ideas, brainstorm solutions, and build their community of practice. 9:00am -10:00am
Wednesday, October 20th - ACCION Connection
Arts Marketplace partners with ACCION International to bring the much-needed resource of micro lending to our creative community. Need financial assistance for an upcoming show, supplies for a production? Roberto Valdez-Beltran is at the Arts Marketplace Studio for advice, planning and support the first & third Wednesday of every month. Walk-ins Welcome! 1:00pm-3:00pm
Wednesday, October 20th - Arts Marketplace “Art Date”
This gathering provides a great opportunity to explore “hot topics” and a sounding board for those creative dilemmas that have been stunting you! Build your community of practice while getting into the mainstream of art in Tucson. 6:30pm – 8:30pm
September 2010 CALENDAR LISTING
Wednesday, September 1st – ACCION Connection
Arts Marketplace partners with ACCION International to bring the much-needed resource of micro lending to our creative community. Need financial assistance for an upcoming show, supplies for a production? Roberto Valdez-Beltran is at the Arts Marketplace Studio for advice, planning and support the first & third Wednesday of every month. Walk-ins Welcome!
1:00pm-3:00pm
Monday, September 6th – Community Workshop: “Your Success at the 4th Ave Street Fair”
Our next monthly workshop will be hosted by Kurt Tallis, Event Director 4th Avenue Street Fairs. The open forum discussion will answer: What makes participating artists successful? How can an artist get into the Fair? Where does the money go? What are the facts of the jury process? What works? What are Fairs looking for? What is ZAPP? And weird tales from the back side of 4th Avenue. Our meetings begin with a potluck; please bring a dish to share! (1st Monday every month)
6:00pm-8: 30pm.
Members: Free Non-members: $12 donation requested
Wednesday, September 8th - Arts Marketplace Morning Networking
Arts Marketplace members meet other artists, share ideas, brainstorm solutions, and build their community of practice. 9:00am -10:00am
Wednesday, September 15th - ACCION Connection
Arts Marketplace partners with ACCION International to bring the much-needed resource of micro lending to our creative community. Need financial assistance for an upcoming show, supplies for a production? Roberto Valdez-Beltran is at the Arts Marketplace Studio for advice, planning and support the first & third Wednesday of every month. Walk-ins Welcome! 1:00pm-3:00pm
Wednesday, September 15th - Arts Marketplace “Art Date”
This gathering provides a great opportunity to explore “hot topics” and a sounding board for those creative dilemmas that have been stunting you! Build your community of practice while getting into the mainstream of art in Tucson. 6:30pm – 8:30pm
August 2010
Monday, August 2nd – Community Workshop: “Secretary of State’s Resources”
Our next monthly workshop will focus on the A, B, C’s of registering your business in Arizona. Yvette Lopez is the manager of the Southern Arizona Office of the Arizona Secretary of State. She will help to simplify the process and information needed for proper completion of trade names and trademarks. Ms. Lopez also serves as a notary instructor with the Secretary of State and provides notary workshops in the Tucson area each month.
Our meetings begin with a potluck; please bring a dish to share! KingFisher resturant will provide in-kind support for this meeting.
(1st Monday every month) 6:00pm-8: 30pm. Members: Free Non-members: $12 donation requested
Wednesday, August 4th – ACCION Connection
Arts Marketplace partners with ACCION International to bring the much-needed resource of micro lending to our creative community. Need financial assistance for an upcoming show, supplies for a production? Roberto Valdez-Beltran is at the Arts Marketplace Studio for advice, planning and support the first & third Wednesday of every month. Walk-ins Welcome! 1:00pm-3:00pm
Wednesday, August 11th - Arts Marketplace Morning Networking
Arts Marketplace members meet other artists, share ideas, brainstorm solutions, and build their community of practice. 9:00am -10:00am
Saturday, August 14th : 2nd Saturday Night Downtown – ArtSTARS Exhibit
Arts Marketplace is excited to announce a showcase for artists who champion our mission through their generous donations. An explosive variety of mediums being displayed will include Stephen Derks “recycled junkyard” metal sculptures. As he describes, “I walk around alone looking at forlorn piles of bent, twisted and rusted metal all over the place.”
Other displayed works will include photography, paintings, and sculptures. Local artists featured: Kyle Johnston, Sam Ace, Lee Roy Beach, Bryan Crow, Peter Eisner and many others.
ArtSTARS artwork is available for purchase and 100% of the proceeds will support programs that advance professional development, mentoring, networking and money management for artists.
August Gallery Hours: Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday 12:00 – 5:00pm (or call for an appointment)
Weekend: Saturday August 14th 5:30 – 9:00pm (Downtown Second Saturday) Open to the public. Admission: Free
Wednesday, August 18th – ACCION Connection
Arts Marketplace partners with ACCION International to bring the much-needed resource of micro lending to our creative community. Need financial assistance for an upcoming show, supplies for a production? Roberto Valdez-Beltran is at the Arts Marketplace Studio for advice, planning and support the first & third Wednesday of every month. Walk-ins Welcome! 1:00pm-3:00pm
Wednesday, August 18th - “Art Date”
This gathering provides a great opportunity to explore “hot topics” and a sounding board for those creative dilemmas that have been stunting you! Build your community of practice while getting into the mainstream of art in Tucson. 6:30pm – 8:30pm
June 2010 CALENDAR LISTING
Monday, June 7th – Community Workshop: “Social Media as a Public Relations Tool”
Rachelle Diaz, Founder and Editor of Tu Scene, will join us for our next installment of monthly workshops.
Tu Scene is an all-inclusive art blog encompassing visual art-related events and news in Tucson, Arizona. Rachelle, a valuable resource to any Tucson Artist, will share her expertise in utilizing social media (Facebook/Twitter/etc.) for visual artists self-promotion and networking.
Meetings begin with a potluck; please bring a dish to share! (1st Monday every month) 6:00pm-8: 30pm.
Members: Free Non-members: $12 donation requested
Wednesday, June 2th – ACCION Connection
Arts Marketplace partners with ACCION International to bring the much-needed resource of micro lending to our creative community. Need financial assistance for an upcoming show, supplies or a production? Roberto Valdez-Beltran is at the Arts Marketplace Studio for advice, planning and support the first & third Wednesday of every month. Walk-ins Welcome! 1:00pm-3:00pm
Wednesday, June 9th – Arts Marketplace Morning Networking
Arts Marketplace members meet other artists, share ideas, brainstorm solutions, and build their community of practice. 9:00am -10:00am
Wednesday, June 16th – ACCION Connection
Arts Marketplace partners with ACCION International to bring the much-needed resource of micro lending to our creative community. Need financial assistance for an upcoming show, supplies or a production? Roberto Valdez-Beltran is at the Arts Marketplace Studio for advice, planning and support the first & third Wednesday of every month. Walk-ins Welcome! 1:00pm-3:00pm
Wednesday, June 16th – Arts Marketplace “Art Date”
This gathering provides a great opportunity to explore “hot topics” and a sounding board for those creative dilemmas that have been stunting you! Build your community of practice while getting into the mainstream of art in Tucson. 6:30pm – 8:30pm
May 2010 CALENDAR LISTING
Monday, May 3rd – Business Meeting/Workshop : Web Solutions for Artists -Navigating the Internet
Julie Ray is the owner of Julie Ray Creative, a design and communications company, and last year’s recipient of the Arizona Daily Star’s 40 Under 40 award. Julie will educate us on amazing, low-cost opportunity for artist self-promotion. This presentation will help artists navigate the many options for building and maintaining an internet presence, from free blogs to hosted content management systems, and evaluate each option based on the individual’s budget and technical savvy.
Meetings begin with a potluck; please bring a dish to share! (1st Monday every month) 6:00pm-8:30pm.
Wednesday, May 5th – ACCION Connection
Arts Marketplace partners with ACCION International to bring the much-needed resource of micro lending to our creative community. Need financial assistance for an upcoming show, supplies or a production? Roberto Valdez-Beltran is at the Arts Marketplace Studio for advice, planning and support the first & third Wednesday of every month. Walk-ins Welcome! 1:00pm-3:00pm
Wednesday, May 12th – Arts Marketplace Morning Networking
Arts Marketplace members meet other artists, share ideas, brainstorm solutions, and build their community of practice. 9:00am -10:00am
Wednesday, May 19th – ACCION Connection
Arts Marketplace partners with ACCION International to bring the much-needed resource of micro lending to our creative community. Need financial assistance for an upcoming show, supplies or a production? Roberto Valdez-Beltran is at the Arts Marketplace Studio for advice, planning and support the first & third Wednesday of every month. Walk-ins Welcome! 1:00pm-3:00pm
Wednesday, May 19th – Arts Marketplace “Art Date”
This gathering provides a great opportunity to explore “hot topics” and a sounding board for those creative dilemmas that have been stunting you! Build your community of practice while getting into the mainstream of art in Tucson. 6:30pm – 8:30pm
April 2010
Wednesday, April 7th & 21st – ACCION Connection
Arts Marketplace partners with ACCION International to bring the much-needed resource of micro lending to our creative community. Need financial assistance for an upcoming show, supplies or a production? Roberto Valdez-Beltran is at the Arts Marketplace Studio for advice, planning and support the first & third Wednesday of every month. Walk-ins Welcome! 1pm-3pm, Arts Marketplace Studio, 40 W. Broadway (between Church and Stone). More Information 520-882-3988
Monday, April 5th– AM Business Meeting: Photographing your Work
Bob Demers, Cinematographer, Photographer and Post-Production Supervisor for the School of Media Arts at the University of Arizona, has been working across the United States in the film and video industry for over 30 years. In an industry where quality stands out from the rest, Bob will provide the technical and aesthetic know-how on how best to photograph your work. Meetings begin with a potluck; please bring a dish to share! (1st Monday every month) 6pm-8:30pm, Arts Marketplace Studio, 40 W. Broadway (between Church and Stone). More Information 520-882-3988
Wednesday, April 14th – Arts Marketplace AM Networking
Arts Marketplace members meet other artists, share ideas, brainstorm solutions, and build their community of practice. 9am -10am, Arts Marketplace Studio, 40 W. Broadway (between Church and Stone). More Information 520-882-3988
Wednesday, April 21st – Arts Marketplace “Art Date”
This gathering provides a great opportunity to explore “hot topics” and a sounding board for those creative dilemmas that have been stunting you! Build your community of practice while getting into the mainstream of art in Tucson. 6:30pm – 8:30pm, Arts Marketplace Studio, 40 W. Broadway (between Church and Stone). More Information 520-882-3988
January 2010
Wednesday, January 6th & 20th – ACCION Connection
Arts Marketplace partners with ACCION International to bring the much-needed resource of micro-lending to our creative community. Need financial assistance for an upcoming show, supplies or a production? Roberto Valdez-Beltran is at the Arts Marketplace Studio for advice, planning and support the first & third Wednesday of every month. Walk-ins Welcome! 1pm-3pm, Arts Marketplace Studio, 40 W. Broadway (between Church and Stone). More Information 520-882-3988
Monday, January 11th – The dreaded Bio & Artist Statement
Start the new year with an accomplishment. At this meeting we will have a writing workshop and you will leave with a bio and artist statement – provided you come with the intent to work. Regina Kelly, founding director of VOICES who is also a business writing teacher and PhD candidate in UA’s English rhetoric and composition program, will coach you through the process. Learn the best techniques to incorporate writing into your creative endeavors. Once the basics are covered you can now concentrate on your projects! 6pm- 8:30pm, Arts Marketplace Studio, 40 W. Broadway (between Church and Stone). More Information 520-882-3988
Wednesday, January 13th – AM Networking
Test out new business ideas! Learn from your peers! Explore new creative business strategies with other great entrepreneurial minds! 9am -10am, Arts Marketplace Studio, 40 W. Broadway (between Church and Stone). More Information 520-882-3988
Wednesday, January 20th - “Art Date”
A great opportunity to explore “hot topics” and build your community of practice! 6:30pm -8:30pm, Arts Marketplace Studio, 40 W. Broadway (between Church and Stone). More Information 520-882-3988
February 2010
Wednesday, February 3rd & 17th – ACCION Connection
Arts Marketplace partners with ACCION International to bring the much-needed resource of micro lending to our creative community. Need financial assistance for an upcoming show, supplies or a production? Roberto Valdez-Beltran is at the Arts Marketplace Studio for advice, planning and support the first & third Wednesday of every month. Walk-ins Welcome! 1pm-3pm, Arts Marketplace Studio, 40 W. Broadway (between Church and Stone). More Information 520-882-3988,
Monday, February 1st – Taking the Mystery out of Taxes
Even Sherlock Holmes might have trouble in 2010 understanding how taxes work. Independent creative professionals have an even more nooks and crannies to search for write offs and savings. By George, Arts Marketplace has it! We can to bring some clarity to this yearly conundrum. Meeting begins with a potluck; please bring a dish to share!6pm-8:30pm, Arts Marketplace Studio, 40 W. Broadway (between Church and Stone). More Information 520-882-3988,
Wednesday, February 10th – AM Networking
Got ART? Get more ideas on where to go with it! Getting into the mainstream of art in Tucson can be tough. Let’s make it easier! 9am-10am, Arts Marketplace Studio, 40 W. Broadway (between Church and Stone). More Information 520-882-3988
Wednesday, February 20th - “Art Date”
Fund your creative reserve and build your community of practice! This gathering provides a sounding board for those creative dilemmas that have been stunting you! 6:30pm-8:30pm, Arts Marketplace Studio, 40 W. Broadway (between Church and Stone). More Information 520-882-3988
March 2010
Wednesday, March 3rd & 17th – ACCION Connection
Arts Marketplace partners with ACCION International to bring the much-needed resource of micro lending to our creative community. Need financial assistance for an upcoming show, supplies or a production? Roberto Valdez-Beltran is at the Arts Marketplace Studio for advice, planning and support the first & third Wednesday of every month. Walk-ins Welcome! 1pm-3pm, Arts Marketplace Studio, 40 W. Broadway (between Church and Stone). More Information 520-882-3988
Monday, March 1st– The Inside Scoop on Portfolios
A panel of local experts including Marc Leviton, founder/president of Industria Studios and Sculpture/Artist, and Miles Conrad, gallery owner, Conrad Wilde Gallery will discuss how to select work to build your portfolio for the intended audience. Meeting starts with a potluck; please bring a dish to share. 6pm-8:30pm, Arts Marketplace Studio, 40 W. Broadway (between Church and Stone). More Information 520-882-3988
Arts Marketplace AM Networking
Arts Marketplace members meet other artists, share ideas, brainstorm solutions, and build a community of practice. 9am -10am, Arts Marketplace Studio, 40 W. Broadway (between Church and Stone).
More Information 520-882-3988
Arts Marketplace “Art Date”
This gathering provides a great opportunity to explore “hot topics” and a sounding board for those creative dilemmas that have been stunting you! Build your community of practice while getting into the mainstream of art in Tucson. 6:30pm – 8:30pm, Arts Marketplace Studio, 40 W. Broadway (between Church and Stone).
More Information 520-882-3988
