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To Our Art Community:
Our president and governor continue to ask us to use hand washing and social distancing to help stop the virus from spreading.
Remember your creativity is not cancelled.
Use this time to share your art and talents with an online presence. Our Communication Committee has expanded our website to include a section devoted to Local Artists. I encourage you to check it out, and send the committee jpegs of your work and contact information. The committee welcomes your feedback, and would appreciate your suggestions on how to include the writers and the children’s school art on this page.
Art will continue to give meaning to our lives
even in these difficult times.
https://www.jcartscouncil.org/our-local-artists--writers.html
Darlene Williford
Executive Director
Communication Committee
Gerry Morgan - gerryjo49@gmail.com
Angie McClure - angiemmcclure@gmail.com
Jonni Martin - artbyjonnistudio@gmail.com
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Hurry! Hurry! Hurry!
Tobacco Life Museum |
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HURRY! REGISTER AS SOON AS YOU CAN !!! Hurry!
Register asap to allow for the quilt kit to be sent via mail to you.
Tabacco Farm Life Museum is aware this is coming to you after the registration date. They have been gracious to extend the closing date as long as you can register quickly so you will receive the kit in time for the presentation.
Time & Location
May 16, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Facebook Live & Video Link
About the Event
Learn how to make your very own YoYo Quilt from the comfort of your own home.
Sign up and you'll receive a kit with all of the materials you'll need to complete your quilting project, plus you'll receive a link to a video with step by step instructions ahead of class time. At class time, the Tobacco Farm Life Museum will go Live on Facebook to answer your questions and help with the project in real-time.
Cost includes all materials and shipping.
$35 per person.
https://www.tobaccofarmlifemuseum.org/event-info/virtual-fabric-arts-quilting-class-stepping-into-the-past
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Literary News
Due to COVID-19 and the closing of public meeting places,
The Johnston County Writers Group, the Writers of Rohan,
and the Clayton Poetry Group
are not meeting face-to-face at this time.
Our virtual meeting spots and contact information are listed on the Literary Arts page on the Johnston County Arts Council website.
https://www.jcartscouncil.org/literary-arts.html
Our May 14 Meeting is by Zoom!
Thanks to a generous donation by one of our members, the
Johnston County Writers Group
now has a subscription to Zoom!
The May meeting of the Johnston County Writers Group is Thursday, May 14 from 6:00 to 7:30 pm on Zoom.
For the Zoom link, email jocowriters@gmail.com.
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TAF Online Mini-Conference is May 2!
The Triangle Association of Freelancers (TAF)’s WRITE NOW! Annual Conference was cancelled due to COVID-19. But on May 2, from 9 am to 12:30 pm, they are inviting you to join them for $15 TAF Online Mini-Conference. Sessions include Self-Publishing 101, The Importance of Your Story, and a four-member panel of experts on Creative Hacks That Work to Jumpstart Your Writing.
More details at https://tafnc.com/writenow/.
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May 22 Selma Open Mic is on Zoom!
The Fourth Friday Open Mic, usually held at Selma Public Library, will be on Zoom on Friday, May 22 from 6:30 to 8:00 pm. Bring something to read or perform, or sit back and enjoy the evening’s presentation.
For the Zoom link, email jocowriters@gmail.com.
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Inspirational romance writer Hope Toler Dougherty’s fourth novel, FOREVER MUSIC, will be released on May 19. Pre-orders began in April on Amazon.com. Hope is a librarian at Princeton Public Library and has been reading children’s books live on the library’s Facebook page. Here is a link to her book trailer, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91JuR9diD8k&t=2s, and her website: http://hopetolerdougherty.com. |
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Tammy Bird of Wendell, author of the novel,
Sandman, has released her second book on May 1, a young adult novel titled THE BOOK OF PROMISES. The book is about learning the difference between a caring friendship and manipulation, between a loving and a toxic relationship, and about learning to embrace one's self-worth above the world's noise.
Check out Bird’s author page on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/Tammy-Bird/e/B07MFG1YP1?ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vu00_tkin_p1_i1
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Summer Camps!!!!
Artmosphere Community Arts Center is offering a variety of Half Day Camps and Mini Camps!
Something for everyone!
Art, Crafts, Science, Music, Band!
***All Camps must meet their minimum registration numbers.
Camps will be cancelled if registration is low and full refunds issued. Register early if possible!***
https://www.artmospherecac.com/summercamps2019
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Like and follow our Artmosphere Community Arts Center Facebook Page HERE to stay in touch. Or our Instagram Page -HERE.
Stay tuned via Facebook and/or website or newsletter for new creative ideas to keep us all in touch with art and each other— looking forward to creating take and make art kits for pick up soon too!
Just remember that science says the process of creating art improves mental, physical, and emotional wellness. And viewing art decreases stress and increases empathy, tolerance and critical thinking skills.
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Artswell
Entrepreneurship for Artists: Mindsets & Tools to Grow Your Arts Venture
Starts Wednesday, May 13, 2020 @ 12:00 PM
Take your creative dreams and articulate them through a wide-angle view of the why, what, how, and for whom to bring your artistic venture to life. Taught by creative entrepreneur, artist, educator, and gallery director Jennifer Reis and using entrepreneurial tools taken from the very best business schools, you’ll work with tools like the Business Model Canvas, and S.W.O.T. analysis, and concepts like value propositions and diversifying revenue streams. This 2-day virtual workshop will help you develop your art aspirations into an intentional foundation for future success. Now is the time to create a strong foundation for your arts business. $20
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcBHo3mjDo7nnrC9nSnyFIg
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ArtSpace
Fresh
This is inspiring. Click on the link below.
You will see new and familiar artist for your consideration - all of this without leaving the comfort of your cozy easy chair.
ENJOY
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LA Art Show
Now that you are warmed up, here is another option for loosing yourself in the arts plus an opportunity for fabulous people watching. It's about 2 hours in length, but very easy to watch in spurts. I hope you will enjoy this trip as much as we have. |
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We ran this last month.
The information is still viable and needed.
A call to action and a source of resources
Check out the information below. |
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In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the devastating financial impact on not only the arts sector, but on the entire global economy, becomes more frighteningly apparent every day. We will need to work with government at every level in the coming weeks and months to find solutions to these seemingly impossible problems, and to support one another in this difficult time.
Arts North Carolina will continue to monitor developments and provide you with the most pertinent information through email and our COVID-19 Action Center and Resources page. Also, we will be speaking with decision makers and partners at every level of government and across both the state and the nation as we continue our work to be a voice for all the arts, for all the people
Click the link below for more information:
https://app.robly.com/archive?id=fd7932e5cc36b74392297f13ce2748c0&v=true |
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Should the need arise for more support, there is CERF - Craft Emergency Releif Fund.
CERF+ was started by artists for artists in the craft community as a grassroots mutual aid effort in 1985 and has since emerged as the leading nonprofit organization that uniquely focuses on safeguarding artists’ livelihoods nationwide. CERF+ serves artists who work in craft disciplines by providing a safety net to support strong and sustainable careers. Our core services are education programs, advocacy, network building and emergency relief.
https://cerfplus.org/ |
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Another resource for artists in need - Americans for the Arts serves, advances, and leads the network of organizations and individuals who cultivate, promote, sustain, and support the arts in America. Founded in 1960, Americans for the Arts is the nation's leading nonprofit organization for advancing the arts and arts education.
https://www.americansforthearts.org/ |
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Artist Trust
So many individuals and organizations, including Artist Trust, are working hard to maintain support for artists during this difficult time of COVID-19. We are inspired by all that has been done to assist our artistic communities! If you’re looking for a way to help, we’ve gathered some ideas on how you can join us:
- If you have tickets to a canceled event or are avoiding public spaces, consider donating the price of a ticket to the artists involved, instead of asking for a refund
- Buy art, music, or books online directly from the artist selling their work
- Share posts about artist-centric fundraisers, resources, and other support to help create a wider audience
- Consider donating to artists – through organizations, fundraisers, or directly to an individual
- Reach out to artist friends to see how they are doing – emotional support is also important
- Remember to always tip service workers in theaters, museum cafés, music venues etc.
- Encourage friends or family who are working from home or self-quarantining to read something by your favorite local author
- Follow artists on social media and share their work
- Buy albums or merch from your favorite local bands and request their songs on radio stations
- Share resources for artists – we have an ongoing list you can refer to: https://artisttrust.org/covid-19-resources-list/
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