Attendance:

Not taken

Announcements:

• Artist Laboratory Theatre received a grant from Artosphere
• That Fayetteville Sound will present a showing of Still on the Hill: Ozark A Celebration of Song Documentary Film Screening at 6:30 p.m. on March 22

Decisions:

• CEAG will support the World Poetry Slam, Poetry Slam International as a co-sponsor
• Rescheduled Policies and Procedures meeting

Arkansas tourism director Joe David Rice told the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette that the opening of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville gives the state a “once in a lifetime opportunity.”

via Ads To Promote Arkansas Culture – Local News Story – KHBS NW Arkansas.

ArtSpotter was created by UK-based Raphaëlle Heaf, who has worked in the contemporary art world for more than 10 years. This ambitious new app marries her love of mapping, architecture, tech and art. Thus far, ArtSpotter has picked up funding from Ignite100, the largest accelerator program in Europe, one angel investor and two founding galleries.

via ArtSpotter Aims To Become Largest Arts Venue Database In The World.

via Outstanding Traditional Crafts Artists Sought by Arkansas Arts Council.

The report, commissioned by Boston-based New England Foundation for the Arts (NEFA), noted that the creative sector has a major impact on the larger economy and is “a steady, reliable industry, less subject to the cyclical ups and downs of the overall economy than the average New England business.”

via Mass. Arts and Culture Nonprofits Key to $4.6B in Annual Spending.

Afterward, around 8 p.m., we will go and get a bite to eat and something to drink at Fresco’s on the square. Should be a great time.

Here’s the agenda.

Creative Economy Action Group – November General Meeting

“To create economic opportunities for creative people”

Nov. 10, 2011

AGENDA
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Introductions – Why are we here?

Announcements
Artini Event
Murals at Town Center

Fayetteville Art Guide – January 2012

Fayetteville Underground discussion

Nonprofit Incorporation

Last Night discussion

That Fayetteville Sound

Optional Committee Reports – About 5 minutes each please.
Adjourn for Creative Spirits
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Open to the public. All are invited to attend!
If you have items for the agenda, please contact us prior to the monthly meeting, Christopher Spencer, christopher@fayettevillecreates.com, 479-530-4943
Hope to see you there!
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The Fayetteville Forward Economic Accountability Council began with a summit held in 2009 where Mayor Lioneld Jordan invited the citizens of Fayetteville to share their dreams for their community. The first meeting of the Creative Economy Action Group was May 1, 2009 at the New Design School.

Sample “Artini” inspired hors d’oeuvres and artful martinis crafted by area bartenders. Listen to the music of a jazz quartet. Stroll the booths of artists and their work.

There is no cost for the festival, but there is a $25 ticket price for the tasting, which includes a martini glass  to sample all the carefully crafted martinis and then vote for your favorite.

Hors d’oeuvres ▪ Artful martinis crafted by area bartenders ▪ Bartender competition ▪ Music ▪ Art

To purchase tickets visit: http://artinifestival.com/

Want to showcase or sell your art at the Artini Arts Festival? Fill out the form at:
http://www.artinifestival.com/?page_id=39
or download the application and email it to sbennett@twncenter.com.

Artini Art Festival
December 1 & 2, 2011
Fayetteville Town Center
Arts Festival   5:30 pm—9:00 pm
Artini  6:00 pm—9:00 pm

Booth Fees
Lobby gallery space    $200.00
10 X 10 Booth in Exhibit Hall    $100.00

Exhibit Hall Booth Space rental fee Timeline
Application Deadline    November 15, 2011
Jury Selection    November 15-17, 2011
Acceptance Notification    November 21, 2011
Early Bird Rental Fee Deadline    November 15, 2011
Early Bird Rental fee $80.00 (for exhibit space only; no discount on lobby space)
Final Rental Fee Deadline    November 25, 2011
Booth assignment notification    November 22, 2011

Have you created art or design that exemplifies Fayetteville? Perhaps you’ve written a short poem, created a sculpture or mural that communicates Fayetteville’s creative energy. Are you a photographer or painter whose work captures the aesthetic of Fayetteville?

Whatever your medium, whatever your artistic experience, we want to feature your work and show the community and region what you create.

CEAG, the Fayetteville Advertising and Promotion Commission (A&P) and the City of Fayetteville invite you to submit work that exemplifies the creative spirit of Fayetteville, Arkansas.

The winner will receive $500, be highlighted in the 2012 guide, and be featured on a gift (perhaps a pin, button or a magnet) given to people who visit Fayetteville galleries. Additionally, the work will be displayed in a public place for one year and be promoted online.

The jury is composed of gallery, CEAG and A&P representatives. They will choose one entry. The winner will be announced on the Gallery Guide of Fayetteville, Arkansas Facebook page.

The artist or designer retains copyright of the work. CEAG, A&P and the City of Fayetteville are allowed to use the selected work in perpetuity to promote Fayetteville’s creative economy.

The above-mentioned groups will not use the art for profit unless a separate agreement is reached between them.

ENTRY SPECIFICATIONS – ENTRY DEADLINE NOVEMBER 9, 2011

• Entries are limited to three (3) images per person
• Each sample should be sent in a separate e-mail
• No explicit or violent material will be accepted
• Submit .JPGs at:

1. 4 inches x 6 inches (1200 x 1800 pixels)
2. 300 DPI
3. RGB color

If you require assistance to prepare your entries, please contact Sonia Davis Gutierrez (479) 442-1443.

Keep in mind that a portrait versus landscape format works best for consideration to be featured on the Visual Arts Guide brochure cover.

Email images and information to submissions@fayettevillecreates.com. Please include the following information with each entry:

1. Name
2. E-mail address
3. Telephone number
4. Title of work
5. Year created
6. Medium

via Governor’s Arts Awards at Peabody Little Rock Tuesday.

Jo Ann Kaminsky is going to help us coordinate the “impromptu” parade from the Fayetteville Town Center to our booth on the street. It will all happen just before sunset around 6:30, so please arrive early at the Town Center.

There’s more info on the event page. Look forward to seeing you there.