BE A MENTOR TO A BOULDER HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT
To learn more about Boulder Arts Focus Pathway (BAFP) program please go to Boulder High School website using this link: Boulder High Mentorships
NoBo Art District would like its members to consider being a source of “apprenticeship and mentoring opportunities” for Boulder High School arts students enrolled in the – Arts Focus Pathway (BAFP) program.
Boulder High School students interested in an arts career have the opportunity to get extra curriculum experience through BHS’s own Arts Focus Pathway (BAFP) program. BAFP is an exciting program that offers students who have a passion for the visual and performing arts to earn an endorsement on their diploma for completing courses in the arts, mentoring with local artists, and making art an integral part of their lives.
If you are interested in being a mentor – email BHS art teacher, Virginia Schick by AUGUST 15th for the upcoming FALL 2016 semester. Please put BAFP Mentor in the subject line of your email. Email virginia.schick@bvsd.org
Send Virginia Schnick the following info:
• name
• media/concentration
• tasks that you need help with
• email
• phone
• artists website address if you have one
(BAFP) students are required to work outside of the classroom each semester with a mentor as an apprentice or at a job that has an arts focus. BHS students are engaged in everything from graphic design, film and video, fine arts, ceramics, robotics, performance, art therapy, fiber, painting, etc. Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA in BAFP and 2.5 GPA at BHS to be enrolled in BAFA.
What happens next?
The student would contact the artist directly to set up an introductory meeting with the student and parent. This meeting would allow all parties to make sure that are comfortable with the mentor/student match. The student and artist and parents would set the amount of hours that the student would be available for apprenticing. The term of the apprenticeship would be by semester – but it could roll over to two semesters or longer if the student/mentor relationship was working well. The mentor-ship can be paid, volunteer or a bit of both.
The NOBO mentor needs to convey to the student and parent some of the various tasks that the NOBO member would like the student to help out with during their mentorship such as, stretching canvas, organizing your studio, mixing paint, help you hang a show, etc.
Please note that Boulder High School takes no liability for the student or the mentor during this apprenticeship.
More about (Boulder) Arts Focus Pathway (BAFP) program
Students will take part in visual and performing arts opportunities outside of the school day, thereby embedding the arts in their everyday lives. This will be done by completing a minimum number of hours attending arts events, taking lessons, participating in performances, or apprenticing in the arts community with a professional organization or individual artist. Each BAFP student will meet a minimum number of hours, which are as follows:
• Freshman = 5+ hours per semester
• Sophomore = 10+ hours per semester
• Junior = 15+ hours per semester
• Senior = 20+ hours per semester
We encourage upperclassmen to mentor with an artist/arts organization in the community in a career they are interested in. BAFP will match students with an opportunity. Parents will be required to meet with the volunteer, approve the mentorship, and supervise the “apprenticeship.” A teacher and the BAFP coordinator will assist in this opportunity.
Questions – email virginia.schick@bvsd.org
The NoBo Art District is honored to host the Sketchbook Project at Firefly Handmade Market, Saturday, July 23rd, 11:00 am-3:00 pm.
“Focusing on the intersection of hands-on art making and new technology, The Sketchbook Project nurtures community-supported art projects that harness the power of the virtual world to share inspiration in the real world.” SketchbookProject.com
The Sketchbook Project, a crowd-sourced library that features 35,207 artists’ books contributed by creative people from 135+ countries. Brooklyn Art Library is our storefront exhibition space in the heart of Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY where The Sketchbook Project collection is on view to the public.
The Sketchbook Project began in 2006 in Atlanta, GA and moved to New York City in 2009. Since that time, our small organization has grown into a worldwide community of more than 70,000 artists. By focusing on the intersection of hands-on art making and new technology, The Sketchbook Project nurtures community-supported art projects that harness the power of the virtual world to share inspiration in the real world.
Join us for a FUN evening Friday, July 15th 5-9 pm at John Horner’s Studio 108. Bring your 8×8 panel or canvas to paint for the NoBo Group Show at Boulder Arts and Crafts Gallery in August.
CALL FOR ENTRIES NoBo Art District Members Show at the Boulder Arts and Craft Gallery
An 8” X 8” 2-D and 3-D Exhibition – August 4-September 4, 2016
What: A non-juried, any medium exhibition of 8”x 8” 2-D or 3-D works/images; all 2-D work must be no larger than 8” X 8” including any framing, ready to hang; all 3-d work must be no larger than 8” X 8” X 8”.
Date: August 4-September 4, 2016
Location: Boulder Arts and Crafts Gallery, 1421 Pearl Street Mall, downtown Boulder
Work Due: July 25, 2016
Drop-Off: Monday July 25, Ace Storage, 4635 Broadway, North Boulder, by 4:00 P.M
Fees: No entry fee; Boulder Arts and Craft Gallery will retain 50% of sales price.
Painting Party: At John Horner’s Studio 108, Friday July 15, 5-9 p.m; more info TBA
Opening Reception at Boulder Arts and Crafts: Thursday August 4, 6-8 pm
Questions/Info: noboartdistrict@gmail.com; call: 720-917-9340
The NoBo Art District in collaboration with Rocky Ridge Music Academy will commission an Artist or group of Artists to embellish a piano as a work of temporary Public Art. The project combines the disciplines of art and music for the enjoyment of our community. The painting and installation site is the back patio of Lucky’s Market at Broadway and Quince in Boulder. The piano embellishment will be executed in public across 2-3 weeks, inviting public interaction with the artist as they work.
The upright-style piano is donated by Rocky Ridge Music Academy with Sponsorship funding from Paul Morrison COLOURS. The NoBo Art District will provide Project Management and Jury Selection.
Submission Requirements: Submit 2-dimensional design concept images and up to 500 words by email to NoBoArtDistrict@gmail.com. Include with your submission the artist(s) name, contact info, address, email, phone number and 3 images of past work or related projects.
Submission Deadline: August 31, 2016
Artist Notification: September 10, 2016
Artist Painting: September-October 2016
Artists Honoraria: $700. No additional funds are available for travel or accommodations.
Eligibility: Must be at least 18 years of age and a member of the NoBo Art District: JOIN HERE
Specifics: No spray-painting is allowed during any portion of the project. There is no theme. All designs must be appropriate, timeless, unique, and of original design, and must not have any political or religious connotations or symbolism. Artists are asked to use high-quality acrylic or latex paints. All visible sides of the piano must be embellished. The finished art on the piano must be weather proof. Artists are cautioned that embellishment of the piano should not add significant physical weight (e.g. no more than 10 – 15 additional pounds) to the piano.
Any questions can be sent to NoBoArtDistrict@gmail.com
CALL for Artists: 2017 NoBo Artist Calendar
The NoBo Art District is seeking member’s artwork to feature on a promotional 2017 Artists Calendar. The calendar will serve to promote NoBo Art District, 48 individual artists, our events and 12 patrons. The 12 month 8.5”x11” calendar will feature four artists’ images for each month. There will be one featured patron listed (without an image) per month. Deadline: August 20, 2016.
There will be a credit listed next to the artist’s image. A directory at the end of the calendar will list the artist and patron names and contact info. Each artist and patron will receive 3 calendars for participating. Calendars will be available by early October 2016. 300 additional calendars will be available for sale at NoBo First Friday locations to promote our organization and the artists.
Participation is on a first come-first served basis with a cap at 48 Artists and 12 Patrons. Please only one image per artist at this time. If we have space at the end we will open it to a second image per artist for an additional $25. Patrons do not need to be members to be listed. The deadline for entries is August 20th, 2016.
Artist Cost: $25, payable via Paypal HERE.
Patron cost is $50, payable via Paypal HERE.
Eligibility: You must be a member of NoBo Art District:JOIN HERE
To Apply: After you pay your fee please send your images along with your name, phone, website (if you have one), to info@paulagillen.net
Image Specs: Please send the largest jpg file you have attached to an email to info@paulagillen.net. Minimum size is a jpeg at 300 ppi at 6 inches wide, do not compress. Title your files FirstNameLastName.jpg Please submit images of high “professional quality.”
If you have difficulty judging the size or quality of your images please contact Paula Gillen, Project Graphic Designer and Photographer at: info@paulagillen.net or (917) 693-4534, Paula is available to photograph your art in her studio for a $15/image fee.
Questions : Marco Montanari, Project Coordinator: MMontana@mac.com or (303) 746-0591
North Boulder Celebrates! is a one-day community event with sales and exhibit opportunities showcasing local North Boulder food, arts, crafts, music and creative activity’s.
Saturday, September 10th from 10am – 4pm in the Dakota Ridge North Park.
The Dakota Ridge North HOA received a Community Grant from the City of Boulder to create this day-long celebration of all things creative, North Boulder-style. Dakota Ridge North HOA in collaboration with the NoBo Art District invites you to participate in this opportunity.
FREE OF CHARGE: A 20’ x 100’ tent is available to artists and creative businesses to sell or demonstrate their art! Call for Artists is on a first come –first serve basis for a limited number of booth spaces.
Requirements and limitations:
• Each booth area is approx. 8’ wide x 10’ deep.
• No electricity available.
• Set up begins at 8 AM and take down after 4 PM.
• Participants must provide all their own displays, tables, etc.
• Participants are responsible for their artwork, with no liability to the Dakota Ridge North HOA or NoBo Art District.
• All Participants must have coverage of their booth throughout the event.
• All Participants must commit to the full 6 hours of the event before any take down of their booth.
• The Dakota Ridge North HOA are loosely projecting a crowd of about 300- 500 for the event.
Retail Sales booths:
• 100% of all sales will remain with the Participant.
• Participants must display their sales tax license and collect sale tax.
Location:
• Event will be in the Dakota Ridge North Park located between Dakota Blvd, Wingate Ave and Pierre St.
• The Sales Tent will be on the north edge of the park, next to the children’s playground
• Unloading and loading can happen at the tent site, however, parking will be along designated streets away from the park area.
Booth Requests:
• NoBo will accept Participant requests for a booth starting
on August 15th. This will give artists interested in the event time to contact Lisa or Marco with further questions.
• Any requests for booths before the Start Date will be returned, redirecting them to be sent on the Start Date.
Thanks and looking forward to your participation in this fun event.
Contact info: Marco mmontana@mac.com or (303) 746-0591
THIS FRIDAY, October 14th is the last day to get your application in for our Boulder Holiday Market!
Apply here: firefly handmade market
CALL for Artists – North Boulder Celebrates! – Sales and Exhibit Space
North Boulder Celebrates! is a one-day community event with sales and exhibit opportunities showcasing local North Boulder food, arts, crafts, music and creative activity’s. Saturday, September 10th from 10am – 4pm in the Dakota Ridge North Park.
The Dakota Ridge North HOA received a Community Grant from the City of Boulder to create this day-long celebration of all things creative, North Boulder-style. Dakota Ridge North HOA in collaboration with the NoBo Art District invites you to participate in this opportunity.
FREE OF CHARGE – A 20’ x 100’ tent is available to artists and creative businesses to sell or demonstrate their art! Call for Artists is on a first come – first serve basis for a limited number of booth spaces.
Retail Sales booths:
– 100% of all sales will remain with the Participant.
– Participants must display their sales tax license and collect sale tax.
Requirements and limitations:
- each booth area is approximately 8’ wide x 10’ deep – Set up begins at 8 am and take down after 4 pm
– Participants must provide all their own displays, tables, etc.
– Participants are responsible for their artwork, with no liability to the Dakota Ridge North HOA or NoBo Art District.
– All Participants must have coverage of their booth throughout the event.
– All Participants must commit to the full 6 hrs of the event before any take down of their booth
– The Dakota Ridge North HOA are loosely projecting a crowd of about 300- 500 for the event
Location:
– Event will be in the Dakota Ridge North Park located between Dakota Blvd, Wingate Ave and Pierre St.
- The Sales Tent will be on the north edge of the park, next to the children’s playground
– Unloading and loading can happen at the tent site, however, parking will be along designated streets away from the park area.
Thanks and looking forward to your participation in this fun event.
Marco
Contact info: NoBoArtDistrict@gmail.com or mmontana@mac.com
Stop by Lucky’s Market to meet Artist, Susie Levin and watch the Piano take shape.
The NoBo Art District in collaboration with Rocky Ridge Music Academy has selected Susie Levin to embellish a piano as a work of temporary Public Art. The project combines the disciplines of art and music for the enjoyment of our community. The painting and installation site is the back patio of Lucky’s Market at Broadway and Quince in Boulder. The piano embellishment will be executed in public across 2-3 weeks, inviting public interaction with the artist as they work.
The upright-style piano is donated by Rocky Ridge Music Academy with Sponsorship funding from Paul Morrison COLOURS Salon.
NoBo Art District and Emerald City Artists looking for artist participation in a Holiday Market on Saturday, December 3rd, 12-5 pm. Many artists collectively showing and selling in a few NoBo venue locations.
FREE! There is no charge for participation.
Interested? Questions? Contact NoBoArtDistrict@gmail.com
Art as Medicine – Group Art Show – Created by The Fresh A.I.R. Show: Artists In Recovery
Accepting Entries thru December 15th, 2016
Exhibit: Jan 13 – Feb 26, 2017 Dairy Arts Center, Boulder, CO
Eligibility and Enrollment Info: ArtAsMedicine.ArtCall.org
The 7th Annual NoBo Art District Group Show
“Looking for Common Ground: A Collaboration”
Our 7th Annual NoBo Art District Group Show promises to be the best one yet. The Boulder Public Library, Canyon Gallery is the venue for the show, hosted by the NoBo Art District. This year’s theme is, “Looking for Common Ground: A Collaboration”. The theme acknowledges the eclectic variety of creative expression, the uncertain, changing times we live in and the desire for connection or common ground.
The show will run for 6 weeks, with an opening reception on the evening of Friday, February 24th, 2017. Several performance events are scheduled across those 6 weeks. These will feature NoBo Art District Visual Artists, Theater and Spoken Word performances, music, dance, artist talks and demos.
We hope this show inspires some collaborative works amongst our artists, however it is not limited to collaborative work. Only one piece per artist or per collaboration. Please just submit your best work. 2-D or wall art is limited to a maximum width of 32”.
There is no fee to participate. Artwork may be for sale; all sales handled directly by the artist. All NoBo Art District participants are expected to contribute in some way; hosting, gallery sitting, PR, providing food, help with art drop-off and pick-up, etc.
Please let us know if you are interested in participating by Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2017 via email at: NoBoArtMembership@gmail.com.
Include in your reply:
Name and phone
Medium and 2-D (max width 32”) or 3-D
Dimensions of work submitted
Installation needs, (wall, pedestal, floor, ceiling or window).
Volunteer preference.
If you do not receive a confirmation reply, please re-send. Due to our large membership, (160+) and limited space, we have an initial cap at the first 100 artists responding, we will create a waitlist and make every effort to include everyone.
Who: NoBo Art District Members
What: “Looking for Common Ground: A Collaboration”, a six week, non-juried show featuring NoBo Art District visual artists with scheduled and pop-up activities.
Where: Boulder Public Library, Canyon Gallery.
When: February 24, 2017 – April 2, 2017
DETAILS:
Important Dates:
January 25, 2017- Confirm Participation DEADLINE
February 15th, Wednesday – Art Drop off 3:00-6:00 pm at the Canyon Gallery
February 24th, Friday – Opening Reception
April 2nd, Sunday – End of Show – Art Pick-up TBD
Eligibility: The NoBo Art District Group Show is open to all members in good standing, (up to date on your dues) as of December 31, 2016.
Installation: A NoBo Art District committee will handle installation. All wall work must be wired to work with the Library hanging system, NO SAWTOOTH HANGERS ALLOWED. We have several pedestals of various sizes if needed for 3-D work. We can also hang work from the ceiling, (consider activating the ceiling space with your work!).
Limitations: One piece per person or per collaboration with a size limit for wall work of no more than 32” wide. Due to space limits and the possible number of participants, we have an initial cap at the first 100 to respond with 2-D “wall art”. We have shared wall space, display case space and pedestals. Every effort will be made to include all work submitted, as space allows.
Sales: are handled directly by the artists. The NoBo Art District takes no sales commission. The NoBo Art District will very gratefully accept any donations offered to help defray exhibit costs.
Artists must sign an artist agreement release & inventory form when they drop off work AND sign up for a volunteer job.
Please feel free to contact us with questions: NoBoArtMembership@gmail.com
BOULDER PUBIC LIBRARY CANYON GALLERY Open Call
Artist Designed Miniature Golf Holes
The Boulder Public Library is seeking local artists and/or designers to fabricate a Caddyshack or library themed obstacle (One Hole per artist) for an indoor miniature golf course.
Procedures: Please submit the following:
Completed Art Exhibition Application Form Images or sketches of Concept
Submission materials may be emailed or mailed to:
Boulder Public Library Attn: Anna Lull 1001 Arapahoe Avenue, Boulder, CO 80302
lulla@boulderlibrary.org 303-441-3143
“BPL Mini Golf Exhibit”
Installation: Thursday, May 18 9:00 a.m. Exhibit will be up through Friday, May 19
Theme: This exhibit will accompany the showing of the film Caddyshack.
Stipend: each artist will receive a stipend of $400 to cover assembly and materials.
The Library will provide the following: Astroturf, wooden bumpers, clubs, balls, and holes.
Dimensions: Each hole will have a space of about 10’x12’ to work with, however, holes do not need to be linear and there is no height requirement. Please see map of the Canyon Gallery for floor dimensions. There will be a total of 4 putt-putt holes in the space.
With artist permission, Boulder Public Library would like to retain all materials after this exhibit.
CANYON GALLERY EXHIBIT APPLICATION FORM
Date: _______________
Artist (or Group) name:
______________________________________________________________________________
(If Group) Name of Contact Person:
____________________________________________________________________
Mailing Address: ______________________________________________________________________________
City: ________________________________________________________ State: _________
Zip Code: ____________
Phone: (______) ______ – __________ Email Address:
____________________________________________________
Describe the miniature golf obstacle and how it is inspired by Caddyshack or the library:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Share the dimensions of your obstacle design:
Attach images or sketches of design concept.
Applicant’s Name (please print): _________________________________________________
Applicant’s Signature: _________________________________________________________
CALL for Artists: 2018 NoBo Artist Calendar
Reserve your spot on the 2018 NoBo Artist Calendar NOW! The NoBo Art District seeks member’s artwork to feature on a 2018 Artists Calendar. The calendar will serve to promote the NoBo Art District, up to 48 NoBo Member Artists, our events and sponsors. The cost per artist is $25. you will receive 3 calendars in return. We are taking reservations now.
You must be a member of the NoBo art District to participate and reservations are on a first come-first served basis. NoBo membership info here: noboartdistrict.org/membership/
We are taking reservations only at this time and will reserve your place on the calendar with your response to this email: NoBoArtMembership@gmail.com
Crazy, good news! New NoBo Art District Board District member Merlyn Holmes has received a generous grant from the City of Boulder to host a series of music, movement, mindfulness, and art events that will be free or by donation to all NoBo Art District members. They are all designed to inspire the muses and keep our collective creative flow open and to keep us sourced and re-sourced, to help us rise to and stay engaged during these challenging times
She’s also secured a sub-grant for us to help facilitate art activities at the events!
Stay tuned for info about a couple pre-launch Creativity Gathering & Workshops that you will all be invited to as well.
