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May 2008

The Artists of Windmore Spring Art Exhibition Opens May 1 in the Walker Fine Arts Center of Woodberry Forest School

A Reception will be held at the Arts Center.

Wednesday, May 7, from 6:00 -7:30 p.m.

Artwork will be on display through the end of May.

The school is located off Route 15, near Orange, VA.

For further information please contact

Jan Settle (540) 937-2294


Windmore Announces
Art in the Park Sign Up Times

Culpeper Day, May 3, 2008 from 10:00 AM–5:00 PM will be the first opportunity to sign up children for Art in the Park at the Windmore booth on East Davis Street.

The dates for this year are June 16–20 for 6–8 year olds and June 23–27 for 9–12 year olds.  The cost per child is $25 for the week for Windmore members and $30.00 for non-members.  Scholarships are available for those who cannot afford this experience.

The session choices for the week of June 16–20 are
9:00–10:00, 11:00–12:00 or 2:00–3:00. Each day a different art experience will be enjoyed.

Session choices for the week of June 23–27 will be
9:00–10:30 or 1:00–2:30 and each day will offer a different art experience.

All of these sessions will be held at The Depot, 113 S. Commerce Street, Culpeper. On Friday evening, June 27 from 5:00 – 6:00 PM, an Art Show culminating the two  weeks of Art in the Park will be held to which the public is warmly invited.

Download an application here.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

Kim Jebson 
Executive Director
Windmore Foundation for the Arts

Windmore Foundation for the Arts
P O Box 38
Culpeper, VA  22701
540-547-4333

 

 

 

 

 

Welcome to The Windmore Foundation for the Arts

20 Years (1987 - 2007)

Annual Membership Reception and Awards Evening

Friday May 9, 2008
6 – 8:30 PM

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Kim Jebson, Executive Director
Windmore Foundation for the Arts
540-547-4333

Click here for more information…


Congratulations to our award-winning artists!

Martha Harris—1st prize, pastels, Fredericksburg show
Nancy Diamond—honorable mention, mixed media, Fredericksburg show
Millie Lane—honorable mention, mixed media, Fredericksburg show
Millie Lane—3rd prize, FCCA regional show


Audition Dates Set For
THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE, JR.

Windmore & Kids Children’s Theater has set Monday and Wednesday, May 12 and 14 as the audition dates for the summer production of The Pirates of Penzance, Jr.  Auditions will begin at 6:00 PM each evening at The Depot, 113 S. Commerce Street, Culpeper, VA.

“Pirates” is open to male and female performers, aged 11-17 (fifth grade and up).

The directors will also be auditioning younger children, ages 8-10 (2nd to 4th grade), to perform in a separate presentation that will serve as a curtain raiser to “Pirates.” Click here for more information…

Click here to download a registration form.


Nominations Sought for Governor’s Awards for the Arts

Governor's Awards for the Arts 2008Nominations are now being sought for the Governor’s Awards for the Arts 2008 which will be presented by Governor Timothy M. Kaine in September. The Awards, which have been presented only three times in Virginia, recognize outstanding lifetime achievement by Virginia artists, arts organization and those who support and encourage the arts.

Kim Jebson of Windmore Foundation for the Arts will serve as Area Coordinator for Culpeper, Madison and Orange Counties.

Click here for more information…


Windmore Seeks Nominations for the Mary B. Allen Art Award

Windmore Foundation for the Arts annually presents the Mary B. Allen Art Award to an organization, group or individual in the region whose efforts mirror Windmore’s goal of encouraging young people in the community to explore the arts and develop their talents.

To be eligible for this award an individual, group or organization (paid or volunteer) must have gone “above and beyond” the call of duty to further promote the arts in the community and/or enrich the lives of others through the arts AND the projects must be based in the counties of Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison, Orange or Rappahannock.

The deadline for nominations is April 15, 2008 by 5 PM. The winner will be announced at Windmore’s Annual Membership Reception on Friday, May 9, 2008 at Prince Michel Vineyards.

Contact Info: Kim Jebson 540-547-4333 or email info@windmorefoundation.org

Click here for more information…

Click here to download the nomination form.


Windmore Has A New Phone Number

Windmore Foundation for the Arts will be moving its office from the Depot Rental Facility to 8060 Sperryville Pike. This property, often referred to as the Windmore Barn, is located 7 miles north of Culpeper on Route 522 (Sperryville Pike) near the store, Food For Thought, in Griffinsburg. Our mailing address will remain the same, but our phone number will be changed after November 2nd to 540-547-4333.


Monday Evening Artist Group
If you are an experienced or budding artist and are interested in joining a diverse group who share an interest in art come to the Artists of Windmore Evening group. Meet artists from the area, share ideas & techniques, work on collaborative projects, join in critiques and learn from demonstrations. We meet at the Depot on the second Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Our next meeting will be March 10th. Call Kelly Rozwadowski for more information at 825-8999.

Mark your calendars!
May 12: Digital Photography Workshop Critique
June 9: HELVETICA the movie
July 14: Pastel Demo with Lis Piatt
August 11: Clay and Plaster Relief Workshop with Gary Colson


Tuesday Morning Artists
In addition to meeting each week, the Tuesday morning Artists have a large number of pieces on display and for purchase in the meeting room of the Culpeper County Library and at the Depot Conference Facility.

 

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