Category: Lincoln Arts Council News
January 31st 2012 | Posted in: Lincoln Arts Council News | Posted by: Lincoln Arts Council
We would like to extend our thanks to all the organizations who participated in our 2011 Economic Impact Study. Thanks to their contributions, we have gone far beyond our goals for the study, and are eagerly anticipating the study's results! We will keep you updated in the 2011 findings as soon as we receive them. Remember, the arts mean business in Lincoln! We are grateful for your support!
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January 30th 2012 | Posted in: Lincoln Arts Council News | Posted by: Lincoln Arts Council
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 events@artscene.org and we will be sure to post it as soon as possible.
Support our local art scene and see what's new in the world of the arts! Happy First Friday!
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January 3rd 2012 | Posted in: Lincoln Arts Council News | Posted by: Lincoln Arts Council
"Everything changes; nothing remains without change." These ancient words of the Buddha continue to ring true almost 2,500 years after they were spoken.
Change has also come to the Lincoln Arts Council. We've relocated to a new facility! You can now find us at 1701 South 17th Street, suite 1A. In late 2011 we received a unique opportunity to move to a new space by the Sower's Club of Lincoln. This new space will allow the LAC to give the green light to projects that have been on the back burner.
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January 3rd 2012 | Posted in: Lincoln Arts Council News | Posted by: Lincoln Arts Council
Mark your calendar for a special evening out, and raise a glass for artists in the schools.
Got any happy hour plans for Thursday, January 19? Here's a suggestion...
Cliff's Lounge is hosting the Giving Spirits outing on the evening of January 19. Giving Spirits is the brainchild of Lori Armiger, who found a great way to mix her passion for philanthropy with a fun evening out with friends. On the third Thursday of each month from 5-8pm, Giving Spirits partners a local establishment with a local organization to raise funds for their cause. Your $10 cover gets you one complimentary drink, and 100% of the proceeds go to the beneficiary.
Giving Spirits has recently raised funds for several local charities, including the Matt Talbot Kitchen and Outreach program, the Food Bank of Lincoln's BackPack Program, and the Nebraska chapter of the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The January 2012 event will benefit the Lincoln Arts Council's Artist Residency program, which places artists in Lincoln-area schools to provide exceptional arts education experiences.
So make a note in your calendar for January 19 at Cliff's Lounge (that's 1323 O Street) from 5 to 8 pm; bring along a friend or two (or five) and mix philanthropy with fun. We hope to see you there!
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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.
Continue reading Learning Through the Arts in 2012: Artists in Residence at Lincoln Public Schools
