<div dir="ltr"><div><br></div><div><h2 class="gmail-wsite-content-title" style="text-align:left">SHAC on TRAC: Art Competition for Utility Box Designs</h2></div><div>Building on the success of the <em>Painting the Town </em>and <em>Building Blocks</em> utility box projects, the Shaker Arts Council (SHAC) is pleased to announce this year’s project: <em>SHAC on TRAC</em>. In collaboration with the Reginal Transit Authority (RTA), SHAC is sponsoring a juried <strong>art competition</strong> for the design of <strong>utility boxes</strong> located along Shaker Heights rapid tracks.</div><br>We are inviting our local artists to participate. Please download the <strong>template</strong> <strong>and application <a href="https://www.shakerartscouncil.org/utility-box-design-competition-application.html">here</a></strong>.
All designs must be submitted electronically on the template provided.
Designs and applications must be submitted to SHAC via email <a href="mailto:(info@shakerartscouncil.org">(<strong>info@shakerartscouncil.org</strong></a>) no later than <strong>Friday 30 April 2021</strong>.<br><br>Eligibility:
Applicants must be 21 years or older and live or work in Shaker Heights
or reside in the Shaker Heights School District.<br><br>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.<br><br>All entries must be anonymous. <strong>Do not sign your submittal nor indicate your name on the submitted design document. </strong>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.<br><br>Design Criteria:<br>• Black or very dark backgrounds are not permitted.<br>• Words are not permitted in the designs, per the City of Shaker Heights code.<br>• Art created in non-digital media must be digitized for submittal.<br>• Final designs must be submitted as camera-ready, 600 dpi files<br><br>By submitting a design proposal, all artists agree to:<br>• allow SHAC to use images of the designs on printed materials and websites for promotional<br>purposes only;<br>• allow SHAC to photograph the work;<br>• allow SHAC to submit the proposal to the city’s Shaker Heights Arts Task Force for their final<br>approval and to modify the design, if necessary, to meet its requirements.<br><div>Artists whose works are not selected are welcome to ask the SHAC for jury feedback.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div dir="auto"><div style="text-align:center"><font size="4"><br></font></div><div style="text-align:center"><font size="2">Shaker Arts Council (SHAC) announces a Winter/Spring series of community
virtual art classes and webinars. <b>General classes for students of every
age </b>will be offered after-school and on weekends during the 2021
winter/spring sessions January 17 - March 20 and March 21– May 30. <br><br></font></div><br><font size="5"><u><i>General Session Classes</i></u><br><br>NEW Acting and Memory Technique</font><br>Program
Description: This acting course will introduce basic memory techniques
which support creativity, character development, and shorten
memorization time. Based on modern neuroscience, Memory Acting help
actors understand how the brain naturally learns and memorizes. Every
actor should have basic memory techniques.<br>Instructor: Dr. Ellen Rooney<br><br><font size="5">Appreciating Photography</font><br>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.<br>Instructor: Benjamin Hauser<br><br><font size="5">NEW Art Journaling </font><br>Program
Description: Art journaling can relieve stress, clarify thinking, and
increase creativity! It’s unique, personal, and very rewarding. Gather
your journal and a few art supplies, and I'll show you: prompts to get
you started and keep you motivated tips and techniques to spice up a
journal, colorful tools to make it fun.<br>Instructor: Karen Koch<br><br><font size="5">Class Piano</font><br>Program
Description: Class Piano provides students with an exploration of the
piano and beginning musical concepts such as high vs. low, piano
orientation, steady beat/rhythm patterns and playing/reading music.
This exploratory course is great for students to find out if they might
be interested in beginning piano lessons or for students who have
already begun piano lessons. Students will participate in a variety of
games and activities in each session.<br>Instructor: Alex Piepenbrink<br><br><font size="5">Chalk Pastel Portraits - Youth</font><br>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.<br>Instructor: Casandra Harner<br><br><font size="5">NEW Dynamic Art - Comic Art - Visual Story-telling</font><br>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.<br>Instructor: Abdul Rashhid<br><br><font size="5">Eurhythmics: Music and Movement</font><br>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.<br>Instructor: Graham Rosen<br><br><font size="5">NEW The Joy of Movement: A Creative Movement Workshop</font><br>Program
Description: Join Erin & Julia for a workshop that will connect you
to the joy of moving! Through guided movement activities, you’ll
explore moving with different qualities and body parts. Discover your
personal movement style, and create your own short dance phrase. Open to
all people, no dance experience necessary.<br>Instructor: Erin Pennebaker & Julia Dillard<br><br><font size="5">National and International Dialects for the Stage</font><br>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.<br>Instructor: Cody Swanson<br><br><font size="5">Shoes as Art</font><br>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!<br>Instructor: Sally Levine<br><div dir="auto"><br><font size="5"><u><i>Free Webinars</i></u></font></div><div dir="auto"><br></div><div dir="auto"><font size="5">NEW The Art of Reading Book Club</font><br>Program
Description: The saying goes “A picture is worth a thousand words “so
let’s explore that! Announcing the NEW SHAC Book Club. 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. Free and open to everyone. Until we can visit
art in person again, we can do this. <br></div><div dir="auto">Instructor: Margaret Reardon. </div><div dir="auto"><br></div><div dir="auto"><font size="5">A+ Meditations (The A is for Aura) with Ras Chi</font><br>Program
Description: This webinar will be packed with insight by certified
meditation program “Ras Chi”. Something for the whole family, especially
during these times. The art of meditation will be thoroughly explained
by meditation coach Mr.Cofield as well as a few simple but highly
beneficial techniques which help us all in life. Lets strengthen our
Auras and immune system together.<br>Instructor:<a href="https://shakerartscouncil.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0a5b07734a7329020b0e19b75&id=ba634f1bfd&e=9b2cb8fee2" style="color:rgb(0,124,137)" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a>Sirwilliam Cofield<br><br><font size="5">NEW Creating a Paper Collage Mandala</font><br>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 .<br>Instructor: Sharon Dundee<br><br><font size="5">Introduction to Voiceover</font><br>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.<br>Instructor: Amanda Terman<br><br><font size="5">NEW Grant & Proposal Writing Fundamentals for Arts Professionals</font><br>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<br>grant applications, and how to fine-tune your writing skills for winning proposals.<br>Instructor: Brandi Rae Hicks<br><br><font size="5">NEW Making Russian Tea Biscuits at Home</font><br>Program Description: Cleveland has a long history of making and eating Russian tea biscuits, dating back to at least the 1920s.<br>In keeping with tradition, we will discuss a few different historic recipes and then make one of the recipes<br>online together.<br>Instructor: Sarah Bania-Dobyns & Melanie Ferstman<br><br><font size="5">The Zentangle® Method: ...One Stroke at a Time® Demonstration</font><br>Program
Description: The Zentangle Method is a fun way to relax and create
beautiful art. Using eight steps we complete a small masterpiece called a
tile, using a pencil and pen. In these sessions, tangle along with a
certified teacher to learn the method. You will be amazed! Sharing your
work is optional. The instructor can provide personal Zentangle kits.
The price for each kit is $10, and includes all of the items needed for
the class and to tangle on one's own between and after the class.<br>Instructor: Lee Kay</div><div dir="auto"><br></div><div dir="auto"><div dir="auto" style="font-family:sans-serif;font-size:12.8px"><b>Click<a href="https://www.shakerartscouncil.org/art-class-33808.html" style="text-decoration-line:none;color:rgb(66,133,244)" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank"> here</a> for more information and to register</b>.</div></div></div><div><span><i><span style="color:rgb(153,153,153)"><br>Amara Romano</span></i></span><span><i><span style="color:rgb(153,153,153)"><br>Administrative Assistant </span></i></span><span><span><i><span style="color:rgb(153,153,153)">Shaker Arts Council </span></i></span></span><span><i><span style="color:rgb(153,153,153)"></span></i><span><i><span style="color:rgb(153,153,153)"><a href="http://shakerartscouncil.org" target="_blank"> shakerartscouncil.org</a></span></i></span></span></div></div><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div><span><i><span style="color:rgb(153,153,153)"><br> </span></i></span></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>