[NEohioPAL] Classes, Call For Artists & The Art of Reading Book Club

[Shaker Arts Council]

Shaker Arts Council (SHAC) announces a Spring series of community virtual
art classes and webinars. *General classes for students of every age *will
be offered after-school and on weekends during the 2021 Spring session
March 21– May 30.


*General Session Classes*

Appreciating Photography
Program Description: A survey of creative photography to see how different
image makers have used the camera to create meaning throughout the history
of the medium.
Instructor: Benjamin Hauser

Chalk Pastel Portraits - Youth
Program Description: Chalk Pastel Portraits is a course that teaches
students to use chalk pastel to render the likeness of a face. We will
study the proportions from different angles of the face and techniques for
blending and matching colors of skin tones and textures for hair. Students
should have chalk pastels, and a recommended supply list will be provided.
Instructor: Casandra Harner

NEW Dynamic Art - Comic Art - Visual Story-telling
Program Description: Sessions for development in dynamic anatomy drawing/
illustration, story-telling thru panel visuals and cinematic placement to
project best visual presentation.  The class will explore the traditional,
cartoon and anime styles of comic illustrations.
Instructor: Abdul Rashhid

Eurhythmics: Music and Movement
Program Description: Eurhythmics is the study of music through movement,
musical games, and kinesthetic learning. This short course will serve as an
introduction to experiencing music and rhythm at its core, and practicing
using your body as a tool to understand music’s most fascinating secrets.
Instructor: Graham Rosen

National and International Dialects for the Stage
Program Description:Ever wonder how to Sound like Harry Potter or Tony
Soprano?  Join Cody Swanson as he teaches you the ins and outs of dialects
from all over the United States or from different parts of the world.
These dialects can be used on-stage or for film work.
Instructor: Cody Swanson

Shoes as Art
Program Description: Create a shoe that expresses who you are.  In this
workshop, you will create a work of 3-dimensional work of art in the form
of a shoe.  Gather materials you can collage that show your interests.
These items can be photos of friends or family, magazine images or
drawings; they can include ribbon or fabric or hardware or glitter; things
that you can find around your house and that work together to tell a
story.  Have a pair of scissors and some newsprint or paper you can stuff
in a shoe.  The only purchase you may need to make is for 2 rolls of 2”
clear wrapping tape.  Finally, you will need to select your favorite shoe –
which I promise will not be harmed in the making of the project!
Instructor: Sally Levine

*Free Webinars*

NEW Creating a Paper Collage Mandala
Program Description: The Mandala (Sanskrit for "circle")  is an ancient
art  form that is closely tied to spiritual practices.  However, it was
psychologist Carl Jung who  felt that the mandala as an art  form could be
useful as a therapy, and it  is, in fact, a very relaxing and therapeutic
process. Torn paper collage mandalas are easy to create, require little
preparation or previous art experience .
Instructor: Sharon Dundee

Introduction to Voiceover
in this  webinar, you’ll learn how to get started in voiceover. We’ll cover
essential topics like creating a demo, setting up an inexpensive home
recording studio, finding and submitting auditions, connecting with talent
agents, negotiating rates, and marketing  your services.
Instructor: Amanda Terman

NEW Grant & Proposal Writing Fundamentals for Arts Professionals
Program Description:The process of grant and proposal writing can be simple
and pragmatic. Precise language can make the difference between an award
and a decline. The eCourse provides tools on how to answer frequently asked
questions on grant applications, and how to fine-tune your writing skills
for winning proposals.
Instructor: Brandi Rae Hicks

NEW Making Russian Tea Biscuits at Home
Program Description: Cleveland has a long history of making and eating
Russian tea biscuits, dating back to at least the 1920s. In keeping with
tradition, we will discuss a few different historic recipes and then make
one of the recipes online together.
Instructor: Sarah Bania-Dobyns & Melanie Ferstman

*Click here <https://www.shakerartscouncil.org/art-class-33808.html> for
more information and to register*.

SHAC on TRAC: Art Competition for Utility Box Designs
Building on the success of the *Painting the Town *and *Building
Blocks* utility
box projects, the Shaker Arts Council (SHAC) is pleased to announce this
year’s project: *SHAC on TRAC*. In collaboration with the Reginal Transit
Authority (RTA), SHAC is sponsoring a juried *art competition* for the
design of *utility boxes* located along Shaker Heights rapid tracks.

We are inviting our local artists to participate. Please download the
*template* *and application here
<https://www.shakerartscouncil.org/utility-box-design-competition-application.html>*.
All designs must be submitted electronically on the template provided.
Designs and applications must be submitted to SHAC via email (
*info at shakerartscouncil.org* <%28info at shakerartscouncil.org>) no later
than *Friday
30 April 2021*.

Eligibility: Applicants must be 21 years or older and live or work in
Shaker Heights or reside in the Shaker Heights School District.

Applicants may submit more than one (1) design, but each must be submitted
in a separate email. There are no entry fees. Artists will retain all
copyrights to their artwork. Artists whose designs are selected will
receive a $500.00 stipend after the work is installed.

All entries must be anonymous. *Do not sign your submittal nor indicate
your name on the submitted design document. *SHAC’s jury Chair for this
year’s program is André Taylor, Art Educator. Since all of the boxes have
slightly different dimensions, artists whose work is selected may have to
reformat their designs to fit the matched boxes.

Design Criteria:
• Black or very dark backgrounds are not permitted.
• Words are not permitted in the designs, per the City of Shaker Heights
code.
• Art created in non-digital media must be digitized for submittal.
• Final designs must be submitted as camera-ready, 600 dpi files

By submitting a design proposal, all artists agree to:
• allow SHAC to use images of the designs on printed materials and websites
for promotional
purposes only;
• allow SHAC to photograph the work;
• allow SHAC to submit the proposal to the city’s Shaker Heights Arts Task
Force for their final
approval and to modify the design, if necessary, to meet its requirements.
Artists whose works are not selected are welcome to ask the SHAC for jury
feedback.


*Art of Reading Book Club*
Shaker Arts Council (SHAC) announces The Art of Reading Book Club. The
saying goes “A picture is worth a thousand words.” Come spend a cozy and
casual evening discussing an eclectic mix of books with art related
storylines, explore the images they showcase and the times they reflect.
Pre read the book or just join for the experience of connecting with fellow
art lovers. Margaret Reardon will lead the discussions. Meetings will be
held the fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:00pm as a part of
Stay-in-Place Productions, the arts council’s response to COVID -19. This
program is free and open to everyone. Advance registration is required.
*For more information and to register click here
<https://www.shakerartscouncil.org/the-art-of-reading-book-club.html>.*



*---Amara Romano*
*Administrative Assistant  **Shaker Arts Council **shakerartscouncil.org
<http://shakerartscouncil.org/>*
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