Calling All Artists!!

  At new york, in 2012 many people gathered together to creat a recreation of Van Gogh's Starry Night. "painting in mosaic and stained glass requiring nearly 2,000 cut bottle bottoms, and countless man hours to gather, cut, paint and assemble."

  now in 2013 they are doing it again. "We're looking for talented artists to submit original art work for selection to be recreated and displayed in a public location in Central New York." noted the main page for this project.

  Artists are invited to submit a drawing, ink rendering or painting for juried art selection by a panel of judges. all work most be approximately 8'x12' in recycled sheet aluminum.

Here are the rules:

1. This must be an original piece of art work from the artist submitting it.
2. Artist must donate this piece of artwork and surrender all licensing rights to CNY Arts Center.
3. Artist must sign a waiver of release for promotional consideration.
4. Original pieces may not contain violence, nuditiy or profanity of any kind.
5. Artists will be credited ("Original artwork created by...) on commemorative plaque mounted near the displayed mural.
6. Artist is invited and encouraged to help in the creation of the mural throughout the entire process.

Go here for more information - http://www.cnyartscenter.com/community-mural-project.html



source ( http://oswegocountytoday.com/?p=105084 )

would you consider baking an art?

you've seen the shows; cake boss, ultimate cake off, ace of cakes, and more!
do you know how much time and effort they put into these creations, so much that people consider it an art.

here are some cake art:
     

Shakespeare In Our Schools

Why is it important that we read shakespeare in school?

The study of Shakespeare connects a link to our culture, our history, our language and other factors. It's important that Shakespeare is taught because when teens read his plays they usually can feel a great connection to modern day. His writings provide essential context to our modern language and his influence is extrodinary.

Here are some common sayings that have devloped from Shakespeare:

All of a sudden

All's well that ends well

It's all Greek to me!

Eaten out of house and home

I will wear my heart upon my sleeve

Love is blind

We've seen better days

For goodness' sake

Haven't slept a wink


Have you heard any of these before?






Sources: http://shakespeare.about.com/b/2009/11/09/keep-shakespeare-in-our-schools.htm
http://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/phrases-sayings-shakespeare.html

pop-up art gallery?

 
This gallery is hosted by an artist named Frank Kara of Bethel and Michael Seri of Danbury. This gallery is open through Jan. 6. And the admission is free.

  In this gallery you will see types of fantastic art such as, oil paintings, pottery, sculpture, ornaments, musical instruments, jewelry and furniture.

  Pop-up art is a way to shout at the audience, a way to catch their attention. "Its meant to cheer up buildings that have closed or downsized due to the challenging economy." commeneted Sandra Diamond Fox the author of "Pop-Up art gallery comes to Bethal"

  "Artists will utilize empty spaces in buildings and storefronts in an effort to bring art and culture back to an area that was affected by the recession," said Seri, 54, a mixed-media artist. The way it works is they see an empty building and call the owner of that building and try and rent it out for an art show in that space. In exchange for a minimal or no charge.

  most of these art galleries have had up to 300 visitors over a two month period.

  "Sculpture artist Eric Camiel of Danbury, whose work can also be found at the gallery, said he enjoys creating pieces that are left up to the imagination to interpret. While one of his creatures -- which is made from aluminum -- has dolphinlike characteristics, it actually isn't a dolphin. It's a creature that doesn't exist." noted Fox.

 
  "If you're too literal about a creature that is a dinosaur, for example, it becomes all about learning the names of the dinosaurs, instead of imagining what it was like to live in the time of the dinosaurs," Camiel said.


source: (http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Pop-up-art-gallery-comes-to-Bethel-4097570.php#photo-3792109)


 

Are Teens Reading?

 Among 17-year-olds, the percentage of non-readers doubled over a 20-year period, from 9 percent in 1984 to 19 percent in 2004.Also, on average,  Americans ages 15 to 24 spend almost two hours a day watching TV, and only seven minutes of their daily leisure time on reading.Because Americans are reading less reading scores having been dropping. Reading scores for 12th-grade readers fell significantly from 1992 to 2005, with the sharpest declines among lower-level readers. We need to start reading!






Source:
http://www.nea.gov/news/news07/trnr.html

TSO is coming to you!!

On  Dec. 07, 4:00 PM and Dec. 07, 8:30 PM they will be here to put on a great show for you.

   a little bit about them: Trans-Siberian Orchestra was formed in 1996 by Paul O'Neill who immediately approached long time friends and collaborators Robert Kinkel and Jon Oliva to form a core writing team. Paul O'Neill is a rare talent; a prolific writer and producer with a tremendously varied career in the music industry.
   "When Paul O'Neill first conceived Trans-Siberian Orchestra, his goal was as straightforward as it was ambitious. "The whole idea," he explains, "was to create a progressive rock band that would push the boundaries further than any group before, following in the footsteps of Emerson, Lake & Palmer, Pink Floyd, the Who...but take it way, way further."" explained TSO's official website.  with more than 7 million albums sold, they have become one of the worlds top acts.

Love You Hate You Miss You

I just finished this book a few days ago and it was pretty good. I wouldn't call this book amazing but it kept me engaged. It's about a girl who's best friend dies and she blames herself. She also has a very strong alcohol problem and parents that act like shes invisible. I think the only reason I didn't like this book as well as others is because in the middle of the book I could guess how it would end. It was very predictible and when I read I like books that keep me wondering whats going to happen next. I like books that have me unable to stop reading. This book I was just reading to make sure I was right about the ending, which I was.