http://denver.yourhub.comThe latest blog posts in The Denver Newspaper Agency YourHub.comen-usnews@yourhub.com(c) 2009, YourHub.com5Once again, the Lakewood Arts Council is hosting its annual holiday arts and crafts sale, displaying a range of unusual items by our local artists. In keeping with its mission to support and promote community arts at all levels, the Arts Council takes no commission on sales and invites all artis...http://denver.yourhub.com/Lakewood/Blogs/Your-Voice/Blog~684993.aspx11/10/2009 5:29:35 PMCindy Haase Once again, the Lakewood Arts Council is hosting its annual holiday arts and crafts sale, displaying a range of unusual items by our local artists. In keeping with its mission to support and promote community arts at all levels, the Arts Council takes no commission on sales and invites all artis...http://denver.yourhub.com/Lakewood/Blogs/Your-Voice/Blog~684306.aspx11/10/2009 10:36:39 AMCindy Haase We were very pleased with the entries we received last month for the LAC "Art of Poetry" contest. The theme of the "arts" was required. This poem, Remembering Emily , by Jane Davis Carpenter was chosen as the winning entry. Remembering Emily Emily Dickinson, 1830-1886 The quiet coun...http://denver.yourhub.com/Lakewood/Blogs/Your-Voice/Blog~670307.aspx10/15/2009 1:43:07 PMCindy Haase The "Views of the East and West" has become a tradition for the Mountainside Art Guild. The theme is artwork depicting anything typical of traditional or contemporary Asian or Western cultures or life. Fort Collins plein air artist, Jeanne Mackenzie, juried for awards. More information about...http://denver.yourhub.com/Lakewood/Blogs/Your-Voice/Blog~667169.aspx10/11/2009 1:19:30 PMCindy Haase We have a winner in our Art of Poetry contest for Poetry Month at LAC. The winning entry will be posted here on Oct 15. The winner has been notified and we hope to have a short article about the poet for publication, as well. Thank you everyone for your participation! We hope to make it...http://denver.yourhub.com/Lakewood/Blogs/Archive/Blog~662813.aspx10/5/2009 4:44:23 PMCindy Haase The Lakewood Arts Council has declared the MONTH OF OCTOBER as POETRY MONTH. We invite you to submit your original poems in celebration of this event. THEME: Poems must be on the theme of "the arts". This might include visual arts (drawing, painting, sculpture, fiber arts, photography and dig...http://denver.yourhub.com/Lakewood/Blogs/Archive/Literature/Poetry/Blog~657280.aspx9/17/2009 4:55:58 PMCindy Haase Working with Jim Olsen, Arts Programming Specialist for the City of Lakewood, the Lakewood Arts Council is pleased to present an exciting new exhibit of children's art work during the month of September. The display of over 50 works created by children enrolled in Lakewood's Youth Art program is...http://denver.yourhub.com/Lakewood/Blogs/Archive/Art/Blog~653379.aspx9/5/2009 11:03:35 AMCindy Haase The Lakewood Arts Council Community Center and Gallery is hosting our 2009 Silent Auction Fund-Raiser to help defray our operating costs. The Silent Auction runs from August 31st - September 24th. To View Items: - visit the LAC Art Center - view them on our Silent Auction Gallery T...http://denver.yourhub.com/Lakewood/Blogs/Archive/Blog~650132.aspx8/26/2009 2:11:42 PMCindy Haase Miners Alley Playhouse Announces Auditions for It's A Wonderful Life...a 1940's Radio Play Adapted by Joe Landry Directed by Robert Kramer Auditions will be held on Sat. and Sun. August 15 & 16 Men and Women of all ages are welcome to audition! We are asking auditioners to p...http://denver.yourhub.com/Lakewood/Blogs/Archive/Theatre/Blog~645390.aspx8/11/2009 1:09:38 PMCindy Haase I was in Atlanta last week for the Colored Pencil Society of America's 17th Annual International Exhibit and Convention. The artwork that won awards was amazing, and I always love seeing the work in person. The next exhibit is our Explore This! 6 Annual Online Exhibit. The prospectus should b...http://denver.yourhub.com/Lakewood/Blogs/Archive/Art/Blog~644025.aspx8/5/2009 10:36:24 PMCindy Haase The City of Westminster is seeking artist proposals for consideration to create and install a "mobile" in the atrium of the City Park Recreation Center, located at 10455 Sheridan Boulevard in Westminster, Colorado. Send a one page proposal addressing the following criteria, photos of sample w...http://denver.yourhub.com/Lakewood/Blogs/Archive/Art/Blog~640249.aspx7/25/2009 9:39:50 PMCindy Haase LAC has two breakfast meetings a year for our membership to come and hear about our plans and progress. Yesterday was a super, duper breakfast spread (thanks to our Kathy Berls, Artistic Director). As President, I opened the meeting, made introductions and updated the progress on my 3 goals f...http://denver.yourhub.com/Lakewood/Blogs/Archive/Art/Blog~637748.aspx7/19/2009 10:47:33 AMCindy Haase Lakewood Arts Council is a non-profit arts organization. We are fortunate to receive some SCFD funding, and have received several small grants from local businesses. While we thank our benefactors immensely, we mostly exist because of our members and their generous support and volunteerism. T...http://denver.yourhub.com/Lakewood/Blogs/Archive/Art/Blog~636034.aspx7/13/2009 10:35:32 PMCindy Haase Lakewood Arts Council's Annual Garden & Art Tour Saturday, June 27, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Lunch: 11 am - 1:30 pm at the LAC Art Center & Gallery This year's tour will include 5 outstanding gardens and two artists' studios. Tickets: $14 advance ($12 LAC members) $15 d...http://denver.yourhub.com/Lakewood/Blogs/Archive/Blog~628730.aspx6/21/2009 4:55:12 PMCindy Haase Congratulations to all of the award winners. Stop in and see the exhibit through July 10th at the Lakewood Arts Council's Community Center and Gallery (in the Loft). Not pictured - "Ladies of Spring" watercolor by Becky Enabnit Silver Becky was unable to attend the reception. Congratulation...http://denver.yourhub.com/Lakewood/Blogs/Archive/Art/Blog~628668.aspx6/20/2009 6:27:46 PMCindy Haase Many thanks to Anne for sharing her thoughts and artwork for our readers. From the Garden is a lovely exhibit, and we thank her for supporting LAC arts. My next post will feature the award winners. 1. I know you are a signature member of the Colorado Watercolor Society and the Western Colora...http://denver.yourhub.com/Lakewood/Blogs/Archive/Art/Blog~628571.aspx6/19/2009 7:36:47 PMCindy Haase First Place: "Fresh This Morning" Acrylic by Jean Barringer Second Place: "Ladies of Spring" watercolor by Becky Enabnit Silver Third Place: "Blue Lamp" pastel by Gene Smith Merit Awards: "Orchids in the Mist" oil by Kathy Berls "Lilies" photograph by Elayne Cottingham "...http://denver.yourhub.com/Lakewood/Blogs/Archive/Art/Blog~628169.aspx6/18/2009 1:46:43 PMCindy Haase A lovely evening! I arrived at about 4:30pm to help Kathy Berls and Lorraine Miller set up the food. They are the old pros at doing these events so I wasn't much help, but I enjoyed their company. Welcome back Loraine, glad all is well with your son. The juror, Gene Youngmann, was able to...http://denver.yourhub.com/Lakewood/Blogs/Archive/Art/Blog~618676.aspx5/22/2009 1:31:13 PMCindy Haase The juror for LAC's annual The Artists Choice Exhibit this year is Gene Youngmann . Gene was kind enough to answer a few questions for our readers and provide us with some images of his wonderful watercolors. Thanks Gene for jurying our exhibit and for sharing your insights with us. 1. Th...http://denver.yourhub.com/Lakewood/Blogs/Archive/Art/Blog~617110.aspx5/19/2009 11:09:02 AMCindy Haase Best of Show : "Stories to Tell" watercolor by Arlene Krogstad Second Place : "All Tied Up" photograph by Andi Sahlen Third Place : "Sunflowers" watercolor by Judith McNickle Merit Awards : "From the Market" pastel by June Davis "Iris" silk by Susan Gordon "...http://denver.yourhub.com/Lakewood/Blogs/Archive/Art/Blog~616311.aspx5/17/2009 11:08:15 AMCindy Haase The current LAC exhibit on display is "Containers", works depicting any type of container such as: bags, boxes, bottles, baskets, jars, etc. We were very lucky to have Pat Fostvedt as the juror on Sunday. The artwork is on display until May 22, 2009, and the reception is Thursday April 30 from 6-...http://denver.yourhub.com/Lakewood/Blogs/Archive/Art/Blog~608778.aspx4/28/2009 10:22:53 AMCindy Haase Would you like to donate to Lakewood Arts Council, but feel you don't have any extra funds? Here's a great way to help us out....and....make more space in your home and studio. Our Annual Garage Sale is next Friday and Saturday, May 1-2 (8am-3pm). If you have donations please make sure you del...http://denver.yourhub.com/Lakewood/Blogs/Archive/Blog~607291.aspx4/23/2009 3:09:38 PMCindy Haase By far my favorite day at LAC is Monday! That's the painting group day moderated by our Artistic Director, Kathy Berls, from 10-2. The cost is $2 to come in and paint with the group. I work at the Gallery two Monday mornings a month since I am part of the LAC Artists' Co-op, and it hardly fee...http://denver.yourhub.com/Lakewood/Blogs/Archive/Art/Blog~603080.aspx4/13/2009 10:43:48 PMCindy Haase I've had a couple of requests to provide the information on how to view the Colored Pencil Society of America's first fully online exhibit, Explore This!5 . The exhibit was juried by Dr. Gwen Chanzit, curator of modern and contemporary art and the Herbert Bayer Collection and Archive at th...http://denver.yourhub.com/Lakewood/Blogs/Archive/Art/Blog~594013.aspx3/20/2009 12:15:57 PMCindy Haase Thanks to Charlie Casper for pictures from the Vistas Reception and Awards Presentation. (I was on my way to Portland, OR for an Executive Board meeting of the Colored Pencil Society of America....great time, great board, lots of productive ideas! Just got home last night and catching up on LAC b...http://denver.yourhub.com/Lakewood/Blogs/Archive/Art/Blog~590439.aspx3/12/2009 10:40:48 AMCindy Haase On March 5th, at LAC is the reception for the Vistas Exhibit, juried by Pat Pendleton . I'm anxious to see the exhibit! Award winners are: Best of Show "Sunset Island" mixed media by Ed Horsky Second Place "Alpine Lake" oil by James Faulkner Third Place "Moab Moon II" watercol...http://denver.yourhub.com/Lakewood/Blogs/Archive/Art/Blog~587318.aspx3/4/2009 3:41:51 PMCindy Haase You might ask, "Why no posts for the last two weeks? Where have you been? Is there nothing going on at LAC?" Well, I have had the flu (despite the flu shot), and I've been in my bed or not too far from it for two weeks. And there's been quite a few things I've missed telling you about. But the...http://denver.yourhub.com/Lakewood/Blogs/Archive/Art/Blog~585203.aspx2/27/2009 11:14:05 AMCindy Haase I'm so sorry I missed the Valentine luncheon this last Saturday at LAC. But my sources at the luncheon tell me that about 30 guests gathered at the Lakewood Arts Council's Community Art Center to celebrate a special Valentine's Day. Couples and singles enjoyed visiting and seeing what was new...http://denver.yourhub.com/Lakewood/Blogs/Archive/Literature/Short-Stories/Blog~580413.aspx2/15/2009 4:22:20 PMCindy Haase I attended the reception last night at the Art Center and talked to many of the artists in the exhibit and reconnected with old friends. The snacks were great, and whoever made those toffee/chocolate layered cookies....I adore you! Thanks to Kathy Berls, LAC Artistic Director, she always mak...http://denver.yourhub.com/Lakewood/Blogs/Archive/Art/Blog~577492.aspx2/6/2009 12:44:40 PMCindy Haase Nationally known, award winning watercolor artist, Peggy Stenmark , is the juror for our most recently hung exhibit, Passageways. The theme of the exhibit is doorways, doors, and windows in art. I think when you see Peggy's work you will see why she was the perfect choice as juror for this ex...http://denver.yourhub.com/Lakewood/Blogs/Archive/Art/Blog~575928.aspx2/3/2009 10:25:00 AMCindy Haase