School of the Arts art Rhinelander, July 19-24

Make this your summer to learn, share, and enjoy the arts in beautiful northern Wisconsin! Each year, more than 300 people gather in northern Wisconsin for one week of inspired learning and creative activity. The School of the Arts at Rhinelander, held July 19-24, is a hands-on arts program for adults offering instruction in art and folk art, writing, performing arts, photography, culinary arts, and more.

Join us for a week of discovering new talents, sharpening skills and making lifelong friends.

For more information, see http://www.soawisconsin.org

Dane County Cultural Affairs poster and calendar

The Cultural Affairs Commission is issuing a call for artists to submit art for consideration and inclusion in the signature 2011 art calendar and 2010 art poster and companion bookmark.

Deadline: September 1, 2009

For more information, see http://www.culturalaffairscommission.com

Online Class Offerings

Register for online classes in marketing and licensing at http://www.jnetsmith.com

Glowacki Gallery Opens in Door County

WAAC watercolor artist Connie Glowacki has opened a gallery in Fish Creek at Top of the Hill Shops in Gallery B23. Connie asks that you please stop by and say hello!
http://www.connie-glowacki.com

Blacksmithing Classes Offered in Blanchardville

Nana Schowalter is offering Blacksmithing classes for beginners (age 15+) in the old Postville Blacksmith shop (30 mi SW of Madison, 10 miles W of New Glarus, 6 miles E of Blanchardville WI.)
It is recommended that you begin with Class #1, and then sign up for any further classes. New projects each month! Hooks, Handles, Garden Sculpture, MIG welding! Full schedule is available at http://www.rivervalleytrading.com. Click on the link for "Download our current schedule as a pdf"
Small class size (4 students) to assure individual attention.
Preregistration required. Contact River Valley Trading Co. at http://www.rivervalleytrading.com. Please register at least one week before class date.
Schedule a private class for your group of four at your convenience.


Nana Schowalter, Sculptor, nananana@tds.net http://www.nanaschowalter.com

Mike Sibley Drawing Workshop, July 31-August 2

This informal workshop is designed for artists of all abilities, from novice to advanced, and who have a desire to take their drawing to a new level of realism.

Location: Middleton, Wisconsin

For more information see http://www.sibleyfineart.com/_workshop_usa-wisconsin.htm

"Artworks: Madison" seeking exhibitors

This first-time show will be held at the Alliant Energy Center on Saturday, October 10. The event will feature 100 exhibitors in fine arts and fine crafts.

For more information see http://www.ArtworksMadison.com or contact Colin Murray at info@differenttoday.com