Wilton Arts Council

October 2002 News

 

“FOCUS ’02”-- THE CAMERA’S EYE

 

"Focus '02", the 5th Annual WAC Photography Show is scheduled for October at the Wilton Library.  If you are a photographer living in Fairfield County, you are invited to submit your original photographs for possible entry into the Show. All photographs must be framed and wired for hanging on J-hooks.

 

Although the suggested themes this year are people, places, 2002, nature and things, these are guidelines only. The final judging and awards will be based solely on photographic excellence. Award categories are Best of Show, Professional, Amateur and Student.

 

If you did not receive a prospectus/ entry form in the mail, visit our website, print the form, and mail it to us.

 

The Show opens on October 1, and the Opening Reception is Friday, October 4, 6 to 8 PM. Drop-off days are September 28 and 29, 1 to 4 PM. Pick up after the show is November

1 - 2 between 1 and 4 PM. Volunteers are needed.  E-mail Lenwood Freas at Len@wiltonarts.org.

 

FOCUS ON FALL’S BIG EVENTS

 

New Haven Symphony in Wilton.

The fourth oldest orchestra in America, the New Haven Symphony, will play in

Wilton, November 16, 8 PM, at the Performing Arts Center, Wilton High School. Sponsored by The Wilton Arts Council, the program promises an evening of Beethoven, Mozart and Brahms, conducted by Jung-Ho Pak, the orchestra's young charismatic musical director.  Preferred seating tickets are $60 on sale at the Wilton Bank on Old Ridgefield Road. Purchasers can buy additional student tickets for $10 each.  For more info, e-mail Phil@wiltonarts.org.

 

In addition to the concert, the orchestra will be working with high-school music students, teaching various musical techniques.

 

Anne Richards on Cable TV.

Wilton Arts Council’s Immediate Past President, Anne Richards, is appearing with Andy Mais, host of “Meet the Leaders, the week of September 30. The subject is the many upcoming activities of the Wilton Arts Council. Tune in to Channel 70. The show airs at 7:00, 8:30 and 10:00 PM every night of that week.

 

Stephanie Brauer Exhibit.

Stephanie Brauer is the featured artist at the month-long October exhibition at Tom-E-Toes Restaurant, River Road, Wilton. Known for her watercolors, Stephanie specializes in depictions of vintage cars. She is Art Director of the Digital Business Group for the Reader’s Digest Corporation. Come greet Stephanie at the Artist’s Reception, October 1, from 6 to 8 PM. Light refreshments will be served.

 

Ambler Farm Open House.

October 6 is a must-be-there event at Wilton’s Ambler Farm. A festive Open House is planned and this community event will feature representation from the majority of Wilton’s organizations. Much of our artwork will be displayed and sold, with 20-percent of the proceeds going to Ambler Farm, a 200-year old farm recently purchased by the Town of Wilton. Come and roam the  beautiful property, with its house, red hay barn, and other interesting structures. Artists will be painting there  and it promises to be great fun! To hang your artwork, just bring it at noon on October 6 and plan to spend the afternoon painting!

 

Signed prints of the Ambler Farm barns, signed by artist Warren Kimble, will be on sale to benefit the Ambler Farm restoration project.

 

Arts and Crafts Fall Festival.

Calling all crafters, ceramic workers, photographers, jewelry designers and everyone else with small objets d’art to exhibit and sell. The Wilton Women’s Club Art and Crafts Fall Festival is gearing up for the show on October 19 and 20 at the Wilton High School cafeteria, and we want you! The drop-off date is October 18, after 7 PM at the WAC Booth. (We need your inventory list and pricing prior to this date.) For more info, e-mail Sarah@wiltonarts.org.

 

Help Spook Wilton!

The 4th Annual Halloween Window Paint-a-thon is scheduled for Saturday, October 12. (Rain date is October 13). This year, the eerie window painters will be Wilton’s 4th through  8th graders. Local merchants are already calling, donating their large windows to the haunting event,  which is sure to fill our bucolic streets with all the ghosts, witches, bats and spiders we can handle.  Ribbons and certificates will be awarded to all painters, who should gather at the Town Center Gazebo at 9 AM on October 12. Parents must stay with children.  Contact Anne@wiltonarts.org to be a volunteer Watch Owl!

 

Deck the Halls!

The Zellner Gallery at Wilton High School invites all artists to showcase their finest from November 1 through December 18. We need lots of great work to fill both sides of a long, long hallway. J-stripping will be available. Let Len@wiltonarts.org know you want to be part of the show, and stay tuned for more details.

 

WAC ARTS SCHOLARSHIPS

 

Talented Wilton High School who are gifted in the arts are eligible to win scholarships from the Wilton Arts Council 2003 High-School Arts Fund.  Scholarships will be awarded in the following categories: art, photography, ceramics, music (orchestra, band, and voice). It's never too early to start swelling the scholarship coffers for the 2003 Awards. Just send your checks to The Wilton Arts Council. P.O. Box 7161, Wilton, CT 06897, and note on your check the art category of your choice. Plus, don't forget to order your WAC T-shirts. Only $10 each with the WAC logo in proud purple. Profits go towards scholarships. Be sure to specify size (XL, L, M, S)!

 

 ARTS COUNCIL BACKGROUNDER

 

The Wilton Arts Council was founded in 1977. Its focus is on increasing the enjoyment of, and participation in, the arts. The Council encourages artistic activities of all kinds: writing, acting, crafts, painting, poetry, music, photography, film, video, sculpture, dance, printmaking, and more.

 

WAC nurtures a sense of community among artistic and cultural organizations, and the artists who live, work, teach, show, perform, and offer their talents to our community. To this end, WAC works in harmony with the Wilton School System and other established organizations. WAC encourages the Wilton Business Community to participate in artistic activities as well.

 

The Council is town-chartered, tax-exempt, and a non-profit organization. All workers are volunteers. If you would like to volunteer to help at any of the many events and functions, please e-mail us at www.wiltonarts.org.

Showcase Your Art.

If you are a local artist, and a Wilton Arts Council member in good standing, we would welcome a showing of your work at Tom-E-Toes during 2004. Exhibits feature a new artist each month. There's an opening reception the first Tuesday of every month from 6 to 8 PM. This is a wonderful opportunity to display your artwork and share your artistry with the public. For info, e-mail Shirley@wiltonarts.org.

 

LET'S GET ORGANIZED.

 

Join WAC.

If you like The Arts, you'll love the Wilton Arts Council! Dues provide funding for our many arts activities. Help activate the arts in Wilton!

 

General Membership:

Family (including members under 18)   $35

Individual                                             $25

Students (under 18) and Seniors          $10

Benefactors                                         $100

 

Business Memberships

Basic Membership                                $50

Business Patron                     $100 or $200

Business Benefactor             $500 to $5000

 

Please make checks payable to the Wilton Arts Council and mail to the Wilton Arts Council, PO Box 7161, Wilton, CT 06897. Include your name, address and Membership Category. A membership application may be obtained from the Council website.

 

WAC Meetings & Programs.

Wilton Arts Council Meetings  and Board Meetings are held at 7:30PM on the second Tuesday of the month at the Wilton Library (unless otherwise noted in the newsletter) and are open to all Members. Monthly programs are open to the general public.  Our next meeting is October 8, 2002 and will feature a discussion with Michael McCloud, Executive Director of the New Haven Symphony Orchestra.  He will speak about the upcoming concert and the music to be presented.

 

You've Got Mail!

Keep up to date on Arts happenings via cyberspace. If we don't have your e-mail address, send it to us at INFO@WILTONARTS.ORG. In-between newsletters, you'll get instant updates from us on items of interest.

 

 

 

NEW BOARD INDUCTED

 

 

The following individuals were formally inducted as the Wilton Arts Council’s new Board of Directors on September 10, 2002. Anne Richards, outgoing President presided. To contact an administration member, just e-mail the individual using the first name: for example, Anne@wiltonarts.org.

 

Officers:

President                       Donna DiAcri

Vice President               Rosalina Tipton

Treasurer                        Beth Schneider

Secretary                                   Sarah Koster

Immediate Past President Anne Richards

 

Directors at Large:

Community

   Liaison                        Pam Pooley

Finance                          John Koster

Membership                   Shirley Lewis

PR/Newsletter                Karen Curtin    

Performing Arts               Steve Roane            

Visual Arts                     Lenwood Freas

New Haven Symphony Concert   Phil Richards               

 

 

 

Calendar for October

 

Sept. 28 and 29th, Focus ’02 Drop off at Wilton Library for Photo Show from 1 to 4 PM in Community Room

 

October 1 – Opening reception for Stephanie Brauer at Tom E Toes from 6 to 8.  Refreshments served.

 

October 4 – Reception for Focus ’02 at Wilton Library from 6 to 8 PM.  Prizes awarded at 7:00.

 

October 6 – Open House at Ambler Farm.  Artists welcome to show art, 20% of sales goes to Ambler Farm.  Artists around the farm are welcome from 1 to 4 for painting on site during the open house.

 

October 8 – WAC monthly meeting at Wilton Library at 7:30 PM features the Executive Director of the New Haven Symphony Orchestra coming to speak about the music for the concert on November 16th.

 

October 12 – Halloween Window Painting 4th through 8th graders meet at gazebo at 9:00 AM for assignments.

 

October 19 & 20 – Wilton Woman’s Club Art and Crafts Festival.  Wilton Arts Council has a booth 33 x 11 ft. for your crafts, arts, photos.  Let us know.

 

October for the month is the photo show Focus ’02 at the Wilton Library.  Come to see it.

 

November 1 & 2 Pick up of photos from Focus ’02 at the Wilton Library from 1 to 4 PM

 

November 5 Stephen Roane art exhibit at Tom E Toes Restaurant.  Opening reception from 6 to 8 with refreshments.

 

November and December Art Exhibition at Zellner Gallery at Wilton High School Performing Arts Center.  Details to be announced on the website and in the next newsletter.

 

November 12 Board Meeting of WAC at the Wilton Library 7:30 PM.  Open to all members.

 

November 16th New Haven Symphony Orchestra Concert at Wilton High School Performing Arts Center at 8:00 PM  Tickets from Wilton Bank available now at $60 for preferred seating.