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Art & Design: Colorado Resources
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Fort Collins: Art in Public Places
Lincoln Center
417 W. Magnolia
Fort Collins, CO 80521
970.221.6735
Loveland: Art in Public Places
Loveland Museum
503 N. Lincoln Ave.
Loveland, CO 80537
970.962.2410
Colorado Council on the Arts
Northern Colorado Artist Association
P.O. Box 1039
Fort Collins, CO 80522
970.223.7583
The Northern Colorado Artist Association (NCAA) is the oldest art-oriented organization in Fort Collins, Colorado, founded in 1955. As an organization of artists and supporters of the arts, we represent artists working in all media within the visual arts. We welcome all levels of experience from beginners to professionals to join us. Being part of the NCAA is a great way to meet fellow artists and learn about art related events happening in the community.
Offers:
- Leads for studio space
- Exhibition opportunities
- Information on upcoming shows and exhibits
- Marketing tips
- Workshops and classes
RED42
Red42.org is a non-profit media arts organization currently located in Fort Collins which provides equal and affordable access to fim/video/music/acting education and production resources. Summer camps, too.
Colorado Potters Guild & Studio
209 Christman Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80524
970.416.5979
Northern Colorado Potters' Guild and Studio is a non-profit organization, which was opened to further the appreciation of ceramic art for the members and the northern Colorado area.
The guild offers private studio space for rent, classes and workshops. The guild also sells clay and supplies to its members and students.
State of Colorado Film Commission
Colorado Film Commission
Advance Colorado Center
1625 Broadway, Suite 950
Denver, Colorado 80202
303.592.4075
This site offers:
- Searchable Location Library
- Colorado's Film Incentives
- Location Inquiry Form
- Colorado's Location Managers and Scouts
- Colorado Production Resource Guide
Also included is information on Permits and Regulations needed for filming in Colorado and in the state and national parks, Getting To and Around Colorado, and up to the minute Current Weather and latest Road Conditions.
ANNUAL SILVER SPOON FILM FESTIVAL
LOVELAND MUSEUM / GALLERY
503 N. Lincoln
Loveland, Colorado 80537
970.962.2410
Films by Colorado residents ages 13-20, 20 minutes or less.
TRIMEDIA FESTIVAL
PO Box 8107
Ft. Collins, Colorado 80526
970.988.3133
The TriMedia Film Festival's mission is to be an annual event of national stature that celebrates film, television, and theatre arts, and integrates emerging and established artists in all categories. The festival has an innovative "tri-media" focus featuring film, TV pilots, and live theatre, with a PG-13 or equivalent rating limit. We will screen and exhibit entries from all over the world. We will encourage local filmmakers and writers by showcasing their work, and exhibit the winning entries from area student film festivals. The festival will create a competitive cultural and educational festival for Fort Collins that unites filmmakers, writers, and actors with film, TV, and theatre enthusiasts, and while bringing this terrific location to the attention of national production industry representatives.
ESTES PARK FILM FESTIVAL
Sean Doherty
SDI Entertainment
1017 Fairway Lane
Estes Park, Colorado 80517
Phone: 970.231.2580
A platform for filmmakers from around the world to screen their newest productions in the relaxing and creative atmosphere of Estes Park, Colorado.
MADISON AND MAIN GALLERY
927 16th Street
Greeley, Co
The Madison & Main Gallery is a juried artists' cooperative gallery organized in 1987 by artists from Northern Colorado. Clay, sculpture, painting and other mediums are all represented.
THE ART CENTER OF ESTES PARK, CO
17 Big Thompson Ave
Estes Park, CO 80517
970.586-5882
The Art Center of Estes Park is a non-profit organization, which provides a facility to support and promote the work of local and regional artists. The proceeds both benefit the artists and contribute to the Art Center's educational and community outreach programs.
COLORADO LAWYERS FOR THE ARTS (COLA)
P.O. Box 48148
Denver, CO 80204
Colorado Lawyers for the Arts (CoLA) is the only organization in Colorado devoted exclusively to helping artists and arts organizations obtain pro bono legal services and education on legal matters that affect them
Greeley High Plains Chataqua
Lectures, Workshops, dramatizations, historical tours, and hildrens' activities around the recreation of turn-of-the centruy Greeley.
Loveland High Plains Art Council
P.O. Box 7006
125 East 7th Street
Loveland, CO 80537-0006
970.663.2940
lhpac@sculptureinthepark.org
The Loveland High Plains Arts Council, a private non-profit organization, was established in 1984 for the purpose of promoting sculptural arts for the cultural and economic benefit of the entire community.
Western States Arts Federation
1743 Wazee St. #300
Denver, Co 80202
303.629.1166
Arts Education in the Region
CSU Art Department
G100 Visual Art Building
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, Colorado 80523-1770
970.491.6774
The Department of Art strives to instill students with a commitment to quality in the creation of art. As students achieve the necessary skills and concepts to develop a personal idiom, they are encouraged to experiment and explore a variety of points of view in creating works of art. Additionally, students develop a conceptual foundation to communicate clearly and critically about their work and the work of others; grounded in a pragmatic and practical understanding of art history and criticism.
UNC - Minor In Film Studies
School of English Language and Literature
Box 109
Greeley, Colorado 80639
970.351.2586
The Minor in Film Studies degreed program at the University of Northern Colorado is designed to provide students with an understanding of film as a distinct art form, with its own history, language, mechanics, and principles of production and of reception. Although many forms of film are considered in this program, narrative film receives the greatest emphasis. The program emphasizes the analysis and the interpretation of film rather than training in film production. Students learn to view andto study film in relation to cinematic and social-cultural history, film criticism, and film and cultural theory.
AIMS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Communications Media
5401 W. 20th Street
PO Box 69
Greeley, Colorado 80632
970.330.8008 Ext. 6207
Aims Community College offers a 2 year Associate of Applied Science Degree for Communications Media. The Communications Media program is designed to prepare students for entry level occupations in the mass communications fields. Those already employed in the field can also gain additional specific knowledge and training toward career advancement.
Course offerings include Radio Programming and Production, Broadcast Announcing, Audio Production, Sound for Film/Video, TV/Video Production, Digital Video Editing, Multimedia Design and Production, Writing for TV and Radio, Art of Animation, Introduction to Digital Effects, Newswriting and Reporting, Production Management Techniques, Broadcast Sales and Management, Videography and Web Design.
UNC School of Art & Design
Guggenheim 103, Campus Box 30
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO 80639
970.351.2143
National Resources
Americans for the Arts
Americans for the Arts is a nonprofit organization with a national reach theat strives to advance the arts in America. With 45 years of service, we are dedicated to representing and serving local communities and creating opportunities for every American to participate in and appreciate all forms of the arts.
They focus on three primary goals:
- Foster an environment in which the arts can thrive and contribute to the creation of more livable communities.
- Generate more public- and private-sector resources for the arts and arts education.
- Build individual appreciation of the value of the arts.
National Endowment for the Arts (NEA)
1100 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington DC 20506
202.682.5400
The National Endowment for the Arts is a public agency dedicated to supporting excellence in the arts, both new and established; bringing the arts to all Americans; and providing leadership in arts education. Established by Congress in 1965 as an independent agency of the federal government, the Endowment is the nation's largest annual funder of the arts, bringing great art to all 50 states, including rural areas, inner cities, and military bases.
The Thompson Valley Art League
To encourage artists, TVAL sponsors various shows, exhibits, and classes throughout the year. Among them are: Sweet-Art Show in February, Members/Classes Spring Exhibition, and the Annual Regional Juried Art Show.
Online Art Resources
ART BUSINESS COACH
Resources:
- Free Articles and a newsletter
- Practical advice on the business of being an artist
ARTCYCLOPDEIA-A GUIDE TO GREAT ART ONLINE
PAINTERS KEYS
Based out of Canada, this site provides links for artist to available studio space all over the world, art vacations, artists lofts for sale or rent, and artists' retreats. Artist can also post their pictures, bios, work and contact info.
ART DEADLINE.COM
International database of income and exhibition opportunities for artists.
CAFÉ - CALL FOR ENTRIES
CAFÉ is a Web-based service that allows organizations and administrators to easily and cost-effectively manage artist-application and jury processes related to calls for entry. The service is especially designed for use with public art projects, artist fellowships, and juried visual-arts competitions.
Because slide projectors are being phased out, many organizations are choosing to jury artists' work via high-resolution digital images instead of slides. CAFÉ™ provides artists with an easy-to-use system to enter contact information, upload digital images of their artwork, and enter a number of open calls at one time, eliminating the cost of duplicating slides and mailing individual packets.
Funding and Residency Resources
AMERICAN ACADEMY IN ROME
7 E. 60 St.
New York, NY 10011 212.751.7200
Advanced research and independent study in the arts for 30 residential fellowships, ranging from six months to two years with $10,000-$20,000 stipends and fee room and board.
GEORGE SUGARMAN FOUNDATION, INC.
448 Ignacio Blvd #329
Novato, CA 94949
The George Sugarman Foundation offers annual grants to painters and sculptors who are engaged in creating new works of fine art, whose work shows promise, and who are in need of financial assistance. Photographers, performance artists, dancers, musicians, and students currently enrolled in degree programs are NOT ELIGIBLE FOR GRANTS. A review panel examines all applications.
JENTEL ARTIST
130 Lower Piney Creek Raod
Banner, Wyoming 82832 307.737.2311
Residency year round; must apply.
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE ARTIST IN RESIDENCE PROGRAMS
The National Park Services offers opportunities for two-dimensional visual artists, photographers, sculptors, performers, writers, composers, and craft artists to live and work in the parks. There are currently 29 parks participating in the Artist-In-Residence program.
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