State of the ArtsThe monthly newsletter of Fairbanks Arts Association

June 2006

Fairbanks Arts Association is funded by private, corporate, and foundation memberships and donations, City of Fairbanks, Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska State Council on the Arts, and the National Endowment for the Arts

FAA Executive Director Receives Award From International Academy

Celebrating 40 Years at the2006 Charlie pARTy for the Arts

June Gallery Exhibits: SoBAD Art Dolls and Mike Kelly

Arts in the Park Schedule

2006 Dinners In the Homes Begins

Fairbanks Arts Association Board of Directors

Corlis Taylor, PresidentMarcella Hill, Vice PresidentMryna Colp, SecretaryJohn Kohler, Jr., TreasurerBob DempseyScott SwingleJerrie Graham Leafy McBride

StaffJune Rogers, Executive DirectorKathy Addy-Baker, Program Director Sherry Faught, Bookkeeper Rachael Kvapil, Education DirectorKristina Nordmark, Special ProjectsRosalie Stockwell-White, Special Projects

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State of the ArtsA monthly newsletter

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May 6th, 2006 was a special day for June Rogers, Executive Director of Fairbanks Arts Association, as International Academy, a local School of World and Languages and Cultures, recognized her work in the community. According to their 2006 nomination June was “...recognized for her efforts in fostering collaboration between different organizations and individuals in our community. Honoring her efforts to open the World to

children: Outstanding Community Support of Languages and Cultures in Education Award.” “When we learned about the National initiative announced by the ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) to nominate local business and community outstanding supporters of Languages and Cultures in Education, June’s name came to mind first,” says Dr. Svetlana V. Nuss, International Academy executive Director. “It doesn’t always take big dollars to support a good initiative in the community. Something as simple and effective as a friendly phone call, an invitation to a community art expo, even an invitation to help out in some larger community initiatives are signs of attention and opportunities for productive networking. Everyone wins when good initiatives are supported by the community leaders, and June Rogers certainly is one of them.” The Award was presented by Judy Tolbert, who taught French at Lathrop HS for thirty years, and is now working on the National level developing foreign language teaching and learning networks in the US.

June Literary Reading: Jim Madonna

Fairbanks Weavers’ & Spinners GuildThree-Shaft DamaskJune 7th6:30pm Tea Time7pm Meeting7:30pm Program

Board MeetingJune 19th at 5:30

All activities take place in the Weaving Studio, Rm 219516 2nd Ave.Call 452-7737 for more information

Fairbanks Drama AssociationSummer Drama Project Session 1: June 12-23, Ages 5-14Session 2: June 26-July 7, Ages 5-14Session 3: July 10-30, Ages 12-18All sessions will take place at the Riverfront Theatre. Tuition is $130 per student for Session #1 & #2 and $195 for Session #3. To register or for more information contact FDA at 451-4378

Fairbanks Light Opera Theatre14th Annual Flot Jr PerformancesJune 9-Session 1: “The Pirates of Penzance”or “Let’s Put on A Show”June 16-Session 2: “The Elephant’s Child”June 23-Session 3: “The Elephant’s Child”All performances will be held at Hunter Elementary School @ 6:30pm

Annual MeetingJune 10th at 4pm at the Musher’s Hall. For more information call 456-FLOT or www.flot.org

UA Museum of the NorthExhibit: The Best of Alaska PositiveMay 6 - June 11, 2006

8th Annual TOTE Family Fun FestSunday, June 11 from 1 - 5pm

Midnight Sun Intertribal PowwowGeneral Membership MeetingJune 4 at 3pmFirst Council MeetingsJune 5, July 10, July 17 at 7pm

All regularly scheduled meetings will be held in the Bear Gallery at Pioneer Park in the Alaska Centennial Center for the Arts. For more information contact Valerie at 452-5155.

Fairbanks Summer Folk FestJune 10th, All Day at Pioneer Park. For more information call 488-0556 or visit www.alaskafolkmusic.org

Fairbanks Community BandPerformances:June 7th from 7-8pm in Golden Heart ParkJune 28th from 7-8pm in Pioneer Park

Fairbanks Shakespeare TheatreSummer Drama CampMay 30th -July 5thFor more information contact Christy Burgess:590-4623 or email christy@fstalaska.org

To submit your calendar information email Rachael Kvapil, Editor, at rachael.kvapil@acsalaska.net or call 456-6485 ext 226

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F airbanks Arts Association is hitting a 40 year milestone and we’re celebrating with this

year’s Charlie’s pARTy for the Arts. Incorporated in 1966, FAA is Alaska’s oldest arts council and is the official arts orgaization for both the Fairbanks North Star Borough and the City of Fairbanks. FAA’s programs focus on five disciplines: Visual, Literary, Performing, Community Arts and Arts Education.

Celebrating With Charlie Every organization has a symbol of identity. For FAA it is “Charlie” the dancing Caribou, created by Eric Cline. He shows up on posters, letters, invitations-- just about anything involving FAA. When you see Charlie, you know one of our staff, members, or volunteers is nearby. FAA celebrates Charlie every year at Charlie’s pARTy for the Arts, an annual event that brings members and friends of FAA together for a raffle and live auction to raise money for programs offered by the organization. In the past Charlie’s pARTy for the Arts has included a sit down meal, but this year we are celebrating with cake, ice cream and champagne. Tickets are $10 each.

Auction and Basket Raffle All parties have entertainment. At Charlie’s pARTy for the Arts, the best fun is participating

in the live art auction and basket raffle. The auction features original works created from an item selected by the Charlie pARTy committee. This year the committee selected a photo box, donated by Bower’s Office Supply.

Approximately 20 local artists are donating their time and additional materials to create one-of-a kind works of art. The basket raffle is another opportunity to take home a collection of fun stuff. A drawing will be held during the evening for five different baskets representing FAA’s five disciplines. Each basket is filled with goodies such as prints, jewlery, books, soaps and quilts. Tickets for the raffle are $2 each or 3 tickets for $5. Tickets are currently on sale in the Bear Gallery and will be available on the

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Charlie’s pARTy for the ArtsSaturday, June 3

7 P.M.Bear Gallery, Pioneer Park

Tickets $10For Reservations Call:

456-6485, Ext: 224

Charlie’s pARTy for the Arts

A Special Recognition ofFairbanks Arts Association

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Do you need a space for daily, weekly or monthly meetings or workshops?

The Bread Line (operator of the Stone Soup Cafe)

Is now offering rental space at its downtown building

507 Gaffney Road$10 an Hour

Meeting room for 12 to 16 peopleMeeting room for 30 to 50 people

For more informationContact Patty Peirsol at 479-8668,

ppeirsol@polarnet.com

Micheal Francis Kelly was born in Carson City, Nevada

about 50 years ago and grew up in the fruit basket of the world before it was known as Silicon Valley, CA. “The call of the north drew my wife and I to Fairbanks, Alaska in 1975. Attending the University of Alaska in the late 70’s I moved to Juneau in 1993. By day I work as a Systems Programmer for the State of Alaska. I have had no formal training in art or photography but my mother is an artist and some of her enthusiasm may have rubbed off on me. Photography is a form of meditation for me. I purposely use the automatic features of the camera when I can, to remain spontaneous when shooting. My day job is quite technical but I try to use photography to explore other venues. When walking with a camera I ‘see differently than walking without a camera. I look in a more

attentive way, without my mind wandering. On a good day there is no photographer, just process.

The Society of Bodacious Art Dolls (SoBAD) is a group of fiber artists who primarily

make cloth dolls. This group was formed in November of 2002 with eight charter members. The group has grown to twenty members and new membership is by invitation only. “Our group includes a diverse cross-section of women from throughout the community, some with formal art training, some who have been making dolls for years but most who have a strong sewing/quilting background interested in pursuing something new, fun and entertaining. “We were invited to open as featured artists for First Friday at Artworks and Light in the Attic Gallery. Several members of our group had work selected to appear at the Bear Gallery in the Interior Artisans shows and the Alaska Fiber Festival in Anchorage. In addition, several of our members had their work published in the Art Doll Quarterly and Quilting Arts Magazine during 2004 and 2005.”

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June Gallery Exhibits: Mike Kelly and SoBADExhibit Dates: June 2-July 2, 2006Opening Reception: Friday, June 2, 5-8 pm

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Fairbanks Arts Association provides one-stop entertainment from May to September in Pioneers Park. With a host of activities every single evening, there’s always something to do in Fairbanks!

Arts in the Park Activities for June:

Gazebo Nights offers live entertainment seven days a week starting at 7pm. These free performances are near the park’s front entrance. Bring a chair and blanket, bench seating is limited. The June schedule is as follows:

Sundays in June: Sand Castle: contemporary and retro pop.

Mondays in June: UAF Steel Drum Band: Calypso, Latin, and Jazz arrangements for Caribbean steel drums

Tuesdays in June: South Sea Island Polyneasian Dancers: traditional and contemporary dances from the Pacific Islands.

Wednesdays In June: Singer/Songwriter Mike Stackhouse: original folk rock

Thursdays in June: Paul Harrell: hunting stories and moose calls

Fridays in June: Bruce’s Blue’s and Harmonica Band

Saturdays in June: Jean McDermott: lively Celtic tunes

Fairbanks Arts Association Bear Gallery: a contemporary Fine Arts gallery, located on the third floor of the Alaska Centennial Center for the Arts. Open 11-9 daily.

Oldies But Goldies Film Series: screened twice monthly on Thursdays starting at 8pm in the Alaska Centennial Center for the Arts theatre. Admission is $3. June features are:

Dr. Jekyll And Mr. Hyde on June 8th

Broken Blossoms on June 29th

Fairbanks Arts Association’s Monthly Literary Readings: every third Saturday of the Month. On June 17th, Jim Maddona will read from his works. Readings start at 7pm in the Bear Gallery.

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Fairbanks North Star Borough Parks & Recreation &

Fairbanks Arts Association

Proudly Presents:

June, July & August Featuring Local Arts at Pioneer Park*

2300 Airport Way Gazebo Nights – Local EntertainmentNightly at 7pm – FreeFine Arts Gallery & Gift ShopOpen Daily from 11am -9pm – FreeCinema Series-Oldie but Goldie SeriesTwice Monthly on Thursdays at 8pmMonthly Literary Readings Third Saturdays at 7pm – Free

*All Activities are in theAlaska Centennial Center for the Arts -

Gallery, Theater or Outside at the Gazebo.

2300 Airport Way For more info call 456-6485

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FAA membership ($35) that evening will recieve 3 free raffle tickets.

“Partygoers who join or renew FAA membership ($35) during Charlie’s pARTy for the Arts will recieve 3 free raffle tickets.”

Come Celebrate FAA invites all members and friends of the organization to our 2006 Charlie’s pARTy for the Arts on Saturday, June 3 at 7 P.M. in the Bear Gallery. Tickets to the event are $10 each. To reserve a ticket call 456-6485, Ext. 224.

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Every year local artists create one of a kind art pieces for auction at Charlie’s Party for the Arts. The pieces are built around a unifying item, this year it’s a photo box donated by Bower’s Office Supply. Examples of artwork: 1) Craig Buchanan “My Upside-Down Image In Your Nose” 2) Sara Tabbaert’s “While Mountains Burn” 3) Dixon Jones “Rapprochement” 4) Rachael Kvapil’s “A View of Life (Girl)” 5) Mary Beth Michaels “Box” The auction will be on Saturday, June 3rd in the Bear Gallery during Charlie’s pARTy for the Arts. ~photos by Kathy Baker-Addy

Fairbanks Arts Association Begins Summer Hours

in the Bear Gallery

Fairbanks Arts Association’s Bear Gallery and Gift Shop will begin

summer hours starting May 29th and running through September 2nd. During this period the Bear Gallery will open at 11am and close 9pm daily. The extended hours mean we need more volunteer docents to run the gift shop, answer questions about the current exhibit, and ensure the integrity of the artwork on display. Fairbanks Arts Association provides training for prospective docents. Anyone with an interest in art can develop the skill necessary to help in the Bear Gallery.

To become a volunteer docent contact Kathy Baker-Addy, Visual, Literary, and Performing Arts Coordinator at 456-6485, Ext. 227 or email kathy.bakeraddy@acsalaska.net.

Jim Madonna is Professor Emeritus of Mining

Extension at the University of Alaska where he began teaching in 1973. Between 1987 and 1989, he hosted a weekly, one-hour radio talk show in Fairbanks, Alaska. The featured guests were Alaska pioneers who shared their frontier adventures.

Subsequently, fans of the program urged Jim to present the content of the interviews in book form. As a result, he published them in three volumes-“The Alaska Gold Trails” series.

Monthly Literary Reading for June: Jim Madonna

The Georgeson Botanical Garden will hold three juried exhibits in June, July and August:

Garden’s Brush of Beauty (watercolor, acrylic, oil and mixed media) show on June 17th. Entry deadline May 31st (slide/photo)

Beauty of the Earth (3D) show on July 22nd. Entry deadline June 30th (slide/photo)

Fabulous Fabrics in Bloom (quilts and fiber art) show on August 19th. Entry deadline August 1st.

For more information contact 474-6921

Fairbanks Arts Association:

Community Arts Committee:June 6 at 5:30Art Train Reception

Literary Arts Committee:June 8 at 5:30pm

Visual Arts Committee:June 14 at 5:30pm

Cinema Arts Committee:Every other Tuesday at 5:30pm

Community Writer’s Group:Annual PotluckSunday, June 111-4pm at the Square Dance PavillionSubmission Deadline for Critique:June 2nd in Bear Gallery

All Meetings are in the Bear Gallery unless otherwise stated.

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F3 Fairbanks Film Festival

May 29thAlaska Centennial Center for the Arts

TheatrePioneer Park

Schedule of Presentation:3pm-Animation

3:30 pm- Music Videos4pm- Documentaries

7pm- Shorts

Q&A with FilmmakersAwards Presentation

Refreshments

$3 Per Showing$5 single person day pass

$10 family day pass

Fairbanks Film Festival is a juried survey of moving image arts by independent film and video makers, including amateurs and students.

film seriesOLDIE but GOLDIE

sponsored by Fairbanks North Star Borough Parks and Recreation