Whitewater Arts Alliance announces tentative plans at annual meeting
The year 2017 marks the 10th year that the Whitewater Arts Alliance has had a home base at the Cultural Arts Center, on 402 W. Main St.
“Formerly the White Memorial Public Library, this prominent and historic building in its park setting on Main Street, is a landmark like no other in Whitewater,” a press release from the WAA stated.
A number of 10th anniversary events are planned, and a logo is needed for publicity. While not requiring any particular words or symbols, the committee will judge on how well the logo expresses the 10th anniversary and the iconic building. The winner will receive a $100 prize.
“The Cultural Arts Center has housed 2D and 3D art exhibits, theatrical performances, musical art, storytelling, book-signings and more in ten years,” Virginia Coburn, 10th Anniversary Committee member, said. “The Whitewater Arts Alliance has had a beautiful home from which to feature our multi-talented community, and we are excited about the opportunity to have local artists create a logo to depict its importance in our community.”
Anyone is eligible to enter the contest, whether they are professional or amateur artists. Logos should be submitted as an Adobe Illustrated file. The committee will also consider .eps or .jpg. Artists should be aware that the logo will be scaled from small to large for a variety of items.
Logos should be submitted electronically via email by Dec. 1, 2016 to virginiacoburn@coburn.com. In the body of the email, artists should include their name, address and phone number. No entry fee is required.
Annual meeting held
The Whitewater Arts Alliance celebrated its annual meeting recently at its Cultural Arts Center, and two University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Forensics students performed their events for attendees. The WAA announced that 2016 was a good year, with more than 155 members, and more visitors to the CAC than in 2015.
The Board of Directors remains the same, with the addition of Christine Hayes and the officer change of Sylvia Linton to Membership Secretary. Board members are: Linda Long, President; Robert Mertens, Vice President; Taylor McDarison, Recording Secretary; Sylvia Linton, Membership Secretary; Jeff McDonald, Treasurer; Everett Long; Mary Nevicosi; Kathy Brady; Marilyn Fuerstenberg, and Christine Hayes.
Linda Long announced that 2017 is the 10th Anniversary celebration of the Cultural Arts Center as a home to Whitewater Arts Alliance exhibits and performances along with the logo contest.
The tentative 2017 Gallery and Concert Schedule is as follows:
January – no exhibit, though there will be mini-workshops
February/March – Shelby Keefe
April – A Celebration of Latino Arts and Artists
May – Whitewater Student Show
June – WRAP Exhibit
July – Fran Achen Photography Contest
August – Costume Exhibit by UW-Whitewater Theater/Dance Department
September – Artrageous Birds
October/November – Members’ Show
December – Holiday Art Sale
The Annual Savory Sounds Concert Series will be June 15, 22, 29; July 6, and 13, with a commitment from Stuart Stotts for a children’s concert.
The members of the Whitewater Arts Alliance include artists and people who enjoy art. Artists and art-advocates alike are invited to join the Whitewater Arts Alliance. Members receive regular communication from the Alliance regarding art-happenings in the area. By becoming members, they also are helping to support an active thriving arts alliance in our community.
For more information visit the WAA website at www.whitewaterarts.org or on Facebook.
The mission of the Whitewater Arts Alliance is to promote the visual and performing arts through an alliance of artists, individuals, educational resources, and organizations to promote creativity and diversity that will serve to educate and enrich the lives of the residents of the Whitewater community and surrounding areas.
