OPPArt (Opportunities for Artists)
What is OPPArt (Opportunities for Artists)?
OPPArt (Opportunities for Artists) is a new monthly series aimed toward helping individual artists connect with each other and further themselves and their work. The series will include professional development workshops, roundtable discussions, social events and more. Most events will be free, and all events will be open to artists of any genre or level. For more information on events, call or e-mail Ruby Classen, Grants & Services Manager, at rclassen@gcac.org or 614-221-8406.
Upcoming events:
GCAC Project Support Grant Application Ins and Outs
September 2, 11:30a – 1:00p
GCAC Large Conference Room, 100 East Broad Street, 22nd Floor
GCAC offers quarterly project support grant application cycles. Have a project in mind? Not sure how to get started or if you qualify. You’ve read the guidelines, but can’t make sense of them. This workshop is for you! Join Ruby Classen in this informative session where she will de-mystify GCAC’s application process and provide some one-on-one consultation in an informal environment. Bring your lunch, your ideas and questions.
RSVP to attend this event. Walk-ins welcome, space allowing.
Call for Artists – Public Realm Enhancements for Downtown Columbus
Presented by Cleve Ricksecker, Executive Director, Capital Crossroads Special Improvement District and Nancy Recchie, Public Art Consultant
September 8: 11:00a – 12:30p
Greater Columbus Arts Council: Large Conference Room: 100 East Broad Street, Ste. 2250
The Capital Crossroads Special Improvement District (SID) is undertaking a program of public realm enhancements in the heart of downtown over the next few years. The SID is making a commitment to involve artists in the process. Please join us to learn more about the enhancements and how you can submit your qualifications for consideration to be a part of the design team working on these projects. Space is limited. RSVP by Sep 7 to attend this event.
How to apply to the Columbus Arts Festival
September 16, 11:30a – 1:00p
GCAC Large Conference Room, 100 East Broad Street, 22nd Floor
Have you ever wanted to apply to the Columbus Arts Festival but are intimidated by the process. Join Amanda Teague, Festival Coordinator and learn the ins and outs of the Columbus Arts Festival online application process on ZAPP. We’ll briefly cover everything from setting up an account to equipment needed for an outdoor show. Special attention will be given to the jury process and the importance of image quality.
RSVP to attend this event. Walk-ins are welcome, space allowing.
COMING SOON!! MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!
September 23 - Selling your work at arts and crafts events (This is an evening presentation.)
October 28 - Social Media workshop
November 18 - Playwrights gathering
SEEKING SESSION PROPOSALS! We want to hear from you!
GCAC's OPPArt series, will continue the monthly roundtable discussion sessions on the third Thursday of every month in 2010. The sessions are open to be led by local artists on any topic of interest. Submissions are being accepted on an ongoing basis.
Please include your contact information, topic heading and description, speaker(s) or activity outline and 2 choices of month for scheduling.
For more information or questions, call or e-mail Ruby Classen at rclassen@gcac.org or 614-221-8406.
