Learning Through the Arts in 2012: Artists in Residence at Lincoln Public Schools
January 3rd 2012 | Posted in: Lincoln Arts Council News | Posted by: Lincoln Arts Council
We are thrilled to announce the approval of funding from the Nebraska Arts Council for a Artists in Schools/Communities Residency Program Sponsor Grant. The grant will support residencies for two local artists, Carrie Strope and Madison Simmons, at Riley Elementary School and Park Middle School this winter.
Carrie Strope's residency will take place at Riley Elementary beginning in January of 2012. Carrie will introduce the basic history and process of glass fusing to the 2nd and 3rd grade students. The students will be collaborating to create an abstract fused glass window installation. The installation will be a compilation of glass fused tiles that are designed and handcrafted by each student.
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The Lincoln Arts Council is excited to announce the funding of eight inspiring projects that will enrich our community in 2012. Funding for the 2012 LAC Project Grants is provided by the Ken Good Community Beautification Endowment and the Lincoln Foundation Community Arts Endowment Fund.
Every First Friday of the month is an event that many communities across the nation celebrate. In Lincoln's Art Community, it allows a chance for local art galleries and establishments to open their doors to the public and have open house events where the public can come and see what is new in the art world. Here on the Lincoln Arts Council website, we offer a complete guide to all of open houses for Lincoln's First Friday Art Walk. If you know of an event that is happening, that is not listed in our guide, please feel free to email "Events" at 
Chez Hay gave the city of Lincoln another successful handmade holiday event this year. On Wednesday, November 9, Chez Hay hosted the fourth-annual Craftacular event. It was an evening full of fun for more than 500 people in attendance. More than thirty local artists were on hand to sell their handmade gift items to shoppers eager to get a start on their holiday shopping. In addition to one-of-a-kind wares, attendees were treated to music from UNL School of Music violin duo Meredith Ramsay and Hannah Orr, and a visit from Santa!
