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ArtsW briefs All Decked Out


On Saturday, November 17, the building at 800 Westchester Avenue in Rye Brook will be "All Decked Out" for the annual ArtsWestchester gala. Inspired by the soaring interior of this iconic building, and thanks to generous host and owner, Robert P. Weisz, who is also the gala honoree, guests will relive the era of luxury cruise ships when elegance was de rigueur and champagne flowed. The notoriously creative Diana Gould, who has been creating ambiance in Westchester for 25 years, will work her magic and give us a night to remember. “If you close your eyes for a moment, you are


sailing on the high seas with beautifully attired gentlefolk and you have returned for a magical few hours to the roaring twenties with all its gorgeous glamour,” says Gould. Please visit www. artsw.org/gala for tickets…bon voyage!


New Permanent Installation at ArtsWestchester Photographer Lynda Shenkman Curtis


ArtsWestchester's home at 31 Mamaroneck Avenue, a former bank building, is a beacon of arts and culture for Westchester residents. The building, called the Arts Exchange, is also a reg- istered National Historic Landmark. The Story of the Arts Exchange: A Photo Essay features the work of photographer Lynda Shenkman Curtis, whose images capture the unique architectural elements and decorative motifs that make the Arts Exchange an early 20th century jewel and a 21st century home to the arts. The photo instal- lation, made possible by The Liman Foundation, is now a permanent collection in the Arts Exchange's first floor gallery. For more informa- tion, visit: www.artsw.org/arts-exchange-story.


"Fine Tune Your Skills" Workshop


The Packaging and Presenting Yourself and Your Art workshop will ensure that your art- ist portfolio reaches its highest potential. Part of ArtsWestchester’s “Fine Tune Your Skills” series, this workshop will cover the basic tools necessary for developing a strong and professional portfolio package.


ArtsWestchester will hold a "Fine Tune Your Skills" workshop on October 18


“Fine Tune Your Skills” is made possible in part through a grant from New York State Council on the Arts, Arts in Education pro- gram. Those who register for all four “Fine Tune Your Skills” workshops have the option to receive one Continuing Education Unit through Purchase College, SUNY.


Taught by artist, curator and educator Patricia Miranda, the October 18 workshop will be held at ArtsWestchester’s Arts Exchange building at 31 Mamaroneck Avenue in White Plains from 5:30-8:15pm.


Registration is ongoing, but space is limited so early reservations are encour- aged. For more information and to register for the workshop, visit: www.artsw. org/fine-tune-your-skills.


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Classes at ArtsWestchester: Digital Photography


As part of its fall semester, ArtsWestchester presents MY COMMUNITY: A Photographic Journey. Using the camera as a tool, stu- dents will examine all of the components that make up the daily life of their communities and discover how that community is con- nected to a global society.


MY COMMUNITY:


A Photographic Journey Saturdays, 10am-3pm


8 weeks: October 6-Dec 1 (ages 14-18)


photo credits: Street Shots by Brianna Martinez (front) and Softball Game by Jaclyn Wing (back)


Focus in this class will be placed on tak- ing strong visual images and developing a photo essay. This process will encompass everything from preparation and research to the actual photography and the importance of editing. Under teacher Richard Falco’s tutelage, the students will learn digital pho- tography, writing & Adobe Photoshop skills. This digital photography project is sponsored by Key Bank. To register for this class and to learn more about ArtsWestchester’s fall semester, visit: www.artsw.org/classes.


ArtsWestchester Arts Award Call for Nominations: Deadline December 7, 2012


ArtsWestchester welcomes nominations from the community and is open to a broad and diverse definition of artistic endeavor. Categories include Arts Patron, Artist, Arts Organization, Community and Education. More than one award may be given in a particular category and previous award recipients may be nominated. Recipients are selected by an awards committee and are presented at a festive spring luncheon. Arts Award is sponsored by First Niagara. For more information and to make your nomination, visit: www.artsw.org/artsaward.


Grants Support Partnerships with Schools


ArtsWestchester is currently accepting applica- tions for the 2013 Arts Partners Challenge (APC) Grants. These grants support partnerships between schools and teaching artists or cultural organizations that focus on the exploration of the arts. They allow teachers to bring the arts to young people who may not have the opportunity otherwise.


Andrea Elam


“This grant program allows artists like me to experi- ment, to take an idea or concept and really engage youth in the community in the creative process,” says Andrea Elam, a previous Arts Partners Challenge


Grant recipient. With the funding from her APC Grant, Elam was able to provide an educational dance program for third graders in Peekskill's Oakside School. “Instead of just being passive consumers of art, the APC Grant really allows underserved kids to create, present and understand art in a whole new way,” adds Elam.


The deadline for all submissions is November 16 at 5pm. Interested applicants can find more information on the grant process and all necessary documents at www.artsw.org/arts-partners-challenge.


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