 | | Title | July 1, 2009 | | | | COOL Cultural E-Blast is emailed every week by the Cultural Organization of Lowell in conjunction with the Lowell Cultural Roundtable. *Send new items to scromwell@lowellma.gov. *Deadlines: To insure your posting is in the coming week's e-blast, we must receive it by the previous Friday. *To subscribe, send an email to scromwell@lowellma.gov. The text should read, "I'd like to subscribe to the COOL cultural e-blast." *To unsubscribe, scroll down to the bottom of this e-newsletter and use the "SecureUnsubscribe" link. *If there is an upcoming event that you would like to put on the COOL calendar, www.cultureiscool.org , please email LZ Nunn at LZNunn@lowellma.gov to obtain a password. |
| | E-Blast Staff: Publisher: LZ Nunn, lznunn@lowellma.gov Editor: Suzzanne Cromwell, scromwell@lowellma.gov | | | Hiring at the Mogan Cultural Center | | The coordinator position for the Patrick J. Mogan Cultural Center is open! For those who are interested, it has been posted on USAJOBS, announcement number LOWE-DEU-CB-9-38. Applications are being accepted through July 2, 2009. Those at, or eligible, for the GS 9 and 11 level may apply. You can access the announcement at http://www.usajobs.gov. This position requires NO current or previous government experience. Please read the announcement carefully for instructions and eligibility. If you have any questions concerning the announcement or the position, please don't hesitate to contact David K. Blackburn, Chief of Cultural Resources and Programs, at: Lowell National Historical Park, 67 Kirk Street, Lowell, MA, 01852 or (978) 970-5055. | | | George Oommen: A Retrospective |  | | Kanjeevaram Series I | George Oommen's work is largely abstract with a landscape flavor. Characterized by a strong horizon and colors from his homeland (rich Indian yellows, olive green, and turquoise blue), he plays with the viewer's focus by interrupting the line of vision with a veil of screens or paint drips. An exhibition of his work will be held in the Parker Gallery. Wed., July 1 to Fri., July 31. Reception Sat., July 18, 5pm - 7pm. Whistler House Museum of Art, 243 Worthen Street, Lowell. For more information call 978-452-7641 or visit www.whistlerhouse.org. | | | "Great Bites" - An ArtWalk Party | | Come join the Revolving Museum in downtown Lowell for the ArtWalk Kick Off Party. Meet the artists who have created the pieces that people empty storefronts all through Lowell for third year in a row, making the City more beautiful and more fun. There will be a cash bar and lots to look at. Thurs., July 16, 5pm - 7pm. Revolving Museum, 22 Shattuck St., Lowell. | | | Small Person, GIANT Presence | | Children have always been a source of fascination and confusion to many people... even their own mothers. Meghan Moore (photographer) and Ashlee Welz Smith (painter) take an up close and personal look at the complexities motherhood in this unique exhibition.
Wed., June 24 - Sun., July 26; the Loading Dock Gallery, 2nd Floor of the A-Mill at Western Avenue Studios, 122 Western Avenue, Lowell.
More information: www.theloadingdockgallery.com or 978 349-8069 | | | First Saturday at Western Avenue Studios | | The northeast's largest concentration of working artists in one facility opens its doors to the public the first Saturday of every month. See more than 160 artists in all disciplines, media and styles located in two converted mill buildings. Start off the Fourth of July by enjoying art by local artists. Sat., July 4, 12pm - 5pm, Western Avenue Studios, 122 Western Ave., Lowell. More information: http://www.westernavenuestudios.com | | | Green: More Than a Color | | Resident artists of the Brush Gallery showcase their works at this unique exhibition where all the artwork... is green! All the pieces are created with natural or recycled materials, are literally green, or showcase projects that are environmentally friendly. Featured artists include Gay Tracy, Will Winslow, Donna Murray, and Chrissy Hungate. This event runs from Wed., June 24 - Fri., Jul 31. New this week - a 40 foot long Water Dragon sculpture graces the Lowell National Historical Park's fence in the Visitors Center parking lot. She is made out of more than 1000 hand-decorated CDs and is up just in time for the ongoing "Going Green" exhibits at the Brush Art Gallery & Studios. Come see the dragon, and visit the Brush. Brush Gallery and Studios is located at 256 Market Street, Lowell. Lowell National Historical Park, Dutton Street , Lowell. More information: contact Gay Tracy at gaytracy@comcast.net or 978-459-7819. | | | Western Ave Studios for Lease | | With 143 studios and more than 200 artists, Western Avenue Studios is the largest concentration of artists of all disciplines north of Boston... and now you have a chance to join them. It's lease renewal time and there are vacancies at Western Avenue Studios. All studios have 14' ceilings with walls to 8', and each has two windows. There is a freight elevator, loading docks in both the main building and A-Mill, and free parking. Rent includes heat; electricity and Internet are extra. Security deposit equal to one month's rent required, one, three and five year leases available. An active artist association hosts First Saturday Open Studios each month. Western Avenue Studios, 122 Western Avenue, Lowell. For a list of open studios or for more information, please email info@westernavenuestudios.com or call 978 349-8069. | | | Merging Art and Science - Teachers Needed | | The Cloud Foundation is seeking teaching artists for The Boston 100K ArtScience Innovation Prize, an after-school art and design competition that enables high school students to explore groundbreaking ideas. They are looking for artists working in all mediums to develop weekly workshops that enable students to explore ideas through the arts while working with themes at the cutting edge of science. Participation in the ArtScience Prize offers teaching artists a chance to develop new strategies for exploring interdisciplinary work and help urban teens to discover their passion and creative potential outside a traditional arts education setting. Excited, experienced teaching artists in all arts and design disciplines are encouraged to apply. Deadline: Fri., July 10. More information and application at http://www.artscience100k.org/100K_CallforArtists.pdf. | | | Cinema at Studio A Screens "TWELVE" | | Presented by Lowell Telecommunications Corporation (LTC) and the Lowell Film Collaborative - join us for the next film of the Cinema at Studio A summer independent film series! TWELVE [2008, 110 min]
Thursday, July 9, 7pm
Studio A, Lowell Telecommunications Corporation
246 Market Street Twelve filmmakers. Twelve months. Twelve stories. In 2007, twelve Boston-based indie filmmakers embarked on a collaboration that required them to produce twelve different film shorts - - one for each month of the year. The final product is a feature-length film with all the shorts creatively edited together, showcasing the incredible and unique talents of each cinematic artist. More information: www.lowellfilmcollaborative.org | | | Sixth Annual Arts League of Lowell Folk Festival Exhibition | | It's that time of year again--time to be thinking about the Sixth Annual Lowell Folk Festival Members' Exhibition. The show will be held in the ALL Arts Gallery, and this year the show will again run in its original one-magnificent-weekend format. All art-making current members of ALL are encouraged to participate. Artists interested in joining ALL (dues $35/year) are welcome as well. This is an open show--no juror--so come strut your stuff. We have many hundreds of people visiting during this event (estimated over 2000). You must pre-register by July 10, by returning your completed preregistration form and fee of $15 to: Arts League of Lowell, PO Box 7134, Lowell MA 01852. You may also deliver your form and fee by hand at Van Gogh's Gear. Delivery of work July 16-17. ALL Arts Gallery (Park Cafe) at 246 Market Street. July 24-26, 2009 For more information and show guidelines, contact Lisa Anderson-Bisson at:
j-l-b@mindspring.com or 978-758-0529 | | | From Pink Slip to Paycheck | | The Greater Lowell Chamber of Commerce is throwing a party... a Pink Slip Party! Get your resume ready and join us to network with new people in a casual, relaxed environment. Learn about online tools that can help you land your next job, meet with a resume writer, and speak to professionals from the Career Center of Lowell. Judit Price, a Guidance Counselor from Berke and Price Associates, will be present to dispense advice. Employers are encouraged to attend, and the New England Job Show is even taping the event. This event is free; appetizers and a cash bar will be provided. Wed., July 15, 4pm-7pm, Athenian Corner, 227 Market Street, Lowell Space is limited, so please RSVP early to CTravers@greaterlowellchamber.org or call 978-459-8154. | | | Impressionist Painting Lessons | | A traditional Impressionist painter trained at the Cape School, Dennis' work focuses on the ever-changing light key and its effects on color in nature. His work is widely collected throughout the United States; he is currently offering painting lessons at the Whistler House Museum. They include a basic overview of the Cape School method, and then a hands-on experience in the great outdoors, creating vibrant paintings with Lucas's expert coaching. Students must be at least high school age and have some painting or drawing experience. Weekly Workshops: once a week for a two hour period for five weeks. $200.00
Wed., July 15 to Aug. 12, 10am - 12pm. Two-day Workshop: Two day session for three hours each day. $120.00
Sat. and Sun., July 18 and 19, 10am - 1 pm
Whistler House Museum of Art, 243 Worthen Street, Lowell. To register, email James Dyment at jdyment@whistlerhouse.org or call 978-452-7641. More information: www.whistlerhouse.org and http://www.dennislucas.com | | | World Wide Wednesdays | | The Chelmsford Library will sponsor its annual summer concert series "World Wide Wednesdays @ Chelmsford," at the MacKay Library. Grab a blanket or lawn chair, pack a lunch and don't forget your dancing shoes! All concerts are free. The line up is as follows: July 1: The Allards - Children's concert
July 8: Chicago Push - Lenny Gomulka's lively polkas
July 15: InkasWasi - Native Peruvian music
July 22: Balla Tounkara - West African Kora-player
July 29: Odaiko New England - Traditional Japanese drumming.
August 5: The Bullock Brothers - Well-loved gospel standards
August 12: Grupo Fantasia - Merengue, salsa, reggae, and more!
6:30 pm-8 pm on Wednesdays, July 8 - Aug. 12. MacKay Library, 43 Newfield St., North Chelmsford. Rain location is the Chelmsford Senior Center, 75 Groton Road, North Chelmsford.
More information: www.chelmsfordlibrary.org or 978-251-3212. | | | Free Concert with Philharmonic Orchestra | | The Lowell Philharmonic Orchestra will be hosting a FREE concert at the Shedd Park Pavilion. Bring chairs, blankets, and the whole family. Have a picnic while the orchestra plays light classical, pops and patriotic music. Although everyone is hoping for some sunny weather these days, the audience will be well protected and dry under the pavilion in the event of rain. Parking is free. Sun., July 12, 4pm. 10 Boylston St., Shedd Park Pavilion, Lowell, MA.
For more information, email LPO-info@lowellphilharmonic.org or visit
www.lowellphilharmonic.org. | | | "Massachusetts Quilts: Our Common Wealth" | | Since 1994, the Massachusetts Quilt Documentation Project has documented over 6,000 quilts originating or currently owned in the state. Some of the most interesting quilts will be on display at the New England Quilt Museum in "Massachusetts Quilts: Our Common Wealth". Curated by noted quilt historian and lecturer Vivien Lee Sayre, the exhibition will bring together quilts, historic photographs, and memorabilia to tell many compelling stories of the state's social history. On Fri., July 17, there will be a reception and book-signing from 5pm-7pm. Fri., July 17 - Thur., Sept. 24. New England Quilt Museum, 18 Shattuck St, Lowell. More information: http://www.massquilts.org | | | The Uptown Lowell Music & Art Festival | | Finish off a day at the Lowell Folk Festival at the biggest show of the year on Lowell's finest day. An outdoor show with live music, art, food and more will be held outside of Major's Pub, featuring musicians such as Roll The Tanks and Melvern Taylor, plus art exhibits and live painting from Jessica Hosman, Haley Norris, Mike Dailey, Writous, and others. This event is 21+ and a great way to start off the weekend. Sat., July 25, 6:00pm - Midnight. Major's Pub, 34 Jackson St., Lowell. More information:
http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=95131704199&mid=b2e71eG28ef342eG5879c14G7 | | | Coming Up At Indian Hill |  | The Wizard of Oz Students of Indian Hill Music School's Summer Musical Theater program will present "The Wizard of Oz," the all-time classic based on Frank L. Baum's beloved series. This performance will be fully staged, with music and lyrics by Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for children. The four shows are as follows: Fri., July 24 at 7pm
Sat., July 25 at 2pm and 7 pm
Sun., July 26 at 2pm Indian Hill Music, 36 King Street, Littleton. More information: Call 978-486-9524 or visit http://indianhillmusic.org Summer Music Programs Does your child play drums on the trashcans? Do you sing in the shower? Registration is open now for Indian Hill Music School's multi-week programs for all ages and levels. Offerings range from a purely instrumental program for ages 8-18 to classical, jazz, pop, and vocal programs for adults. There's even musical theater for ages 8-18, not mention private lessons, ensembles and early childhood classes. Programs run various weeks June through August. More information: (978) 486-9524 or view offerings online at http://www.indianhillmusic.org | | | Boston Biennial Art Show | | Inaugural Juried Exhibition of Contemporary Art
August 2009 The theme is biennials... and all the aspiration and greed, sublime insight and cheap self-aggrandizement, profundity and narcissism that biennials have come to represent. If you've ever attended a venerable Biennial and said to yourself "I can do better than that," this bi's for you! Come and show off what the Greater East Boston art community can do. This show is open to all artists over 18 years of age and all media. All works must be original and have been completed within the last five years. There is a $25 entry fee for up to two submissions, $10 for each additional entry. Sales are encouraged. A 20% commission will be deducted to benefit Atlantic Works Gallery. Deadline: July 31 and Aug. 1, 2 pm - 7pm, at the Atlantic Works Gallery, top floor, 80 Border Street, East Boston, MA. For an entry form, go to www.biennialproject.com or email thebostonbiennialTBP@gmail.com. Entry forms will also be available at the drop off on July 31 and Aug. 1. | | | Save the Date for Soccer | | The 3rd Annual World Cup is a 16-team adult soccer tournament that will celebrate a shared passion for the game of soccer while raising money to help immigrants and refugees in Lowell. Teams: Ireland, USA, Portugal, Brazil, Cambodia, Germany, Vietnam, and England. Event includes a kids penalty competition and music, food, and arts and crafts from around the world. Price: $5 per day. Children under 12 go free! Sat. and Sun., Aug. 1 & 2, Cawley Stadium and Varsity Field, 450 Douglas Road, Lowell
More information: www.onelowellsoccercup.org and www.onelowell.net
| | | Calls to Artists | |
Lowell Open Studios & Arts Festival
September 26 & 27, 2009
Temporary Space Available
Anyone who has an artist's studio in Lowell may open his/her studio to the public provided he/she has registered with www.lowellopenstudios.org. Both the Arts League of Lowell and the Brush Art Gallery & Studios are offering temporary space to their members so that they may set up and sell artwork during Lowell Open Studios. The Brush is not charging for sales space, but you MUST register with the Lowell Open Studios organization. Lowell Open Studios is charging a $45 registration fee. For this your name and studio address will be listed in a special Artscope advertisement, a map, and your information and a sample picture of your artwork will be listed on www.lowellopenstudios.org. For other benefits, please read www.lowellopenstudios.org for details. For full information, contact Eileen Byrne at eileenbyrne777@gmail.com
"Herding Cats: An Open Juried Exhibition"
Brush Art Gallery and Studios, Lowell
September 26 - October 24, 2009.
This exhibition is being held in collaboration with the Billerica Cat Care Coalition, an all volunteer, no-kill organization that advocates for homeless and feral cats. The Brush Art Gallery will be hosting a fundraiser in conjunction with the exhibition. All proceeds from the fundraiser and sale of artwork will be shared with the Billerica Cat Care Coalition. The exhibition, which will celebrate cats in general, will also give the public and area youth an opportunity to learn about cats as they photograph and draw them during a feline "meet and greet" at the gallery
View the prospectus: http://www.thebrush.org/Documents/HerdingCats.pdf | | | Call for Vendors | | The annual Salem Jazz and Soul Festival is seeking vendors for this year's event. This is the Festival's third year, and we'd like you to help make the 2009 season successful. Along with more conventional vendors, we are also offering free information-only booth space for qualified non-profit organizations. Forms must be in for consideration no later than Jul. 10, 2009. Sat., Aug. 15 - Sun., Aug. 16, Salem Willows, Salem. More information: for complete vendor application forms and information about the festival please visit www.salemjazzsoul.org/vendor_applicants.html. | |
Links: Lowell Memorial Auditorium, http://www.lowellauditorium.com/eventlistings.aspx Merrimack Repertory Theatre, www.merrimackrep.org The Bridge Review: Merrimack Valley Culture, http://ecommunity.uml.edu/bridge/ Website for Lowell artists, www.lowellisart.com Art community chronicle, www.vyumagazine.com Arts League of Lowell, www.artsleagueoflowell.org Western Avenue Studios, www.westernavenuestudios.com Ayer Lofts, www.Ayerlofts.com The Brush Art Gallery and Studios, www.thebrush.org The Image Theater, www.imagetheater.com Whistler House Museum of Art, www.whistlerhouse.org For a fuller listing of links see the COOL website, www.cultureiscool.org | | | This e-mail was sent from Cultural Organization of Lowell
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