Artists (and interns!) wanted
Call to artists: The Donna Lexa Memorial Art Fair
Photo courtesy Flickr Creative Commons, photographer Art by Steve Johnson
The Donna Lexa Memorial Art Fair, an annual event in the Wales area, is calling artists to apply to be part of its 15th anniversary year. The juried fair, held Saturday, August 20, features artists from Wisconsin and across the country.
Last year, more than 70 artists exhibited works in a variety of mediums, including watercolor, sculpture, jewelry, glass, pottery, photography and fiber arts.
Apply online at www.donnalexamemorialartfair.org. Applications will be accepted through May 15, and selected artists notified by June 1.
The Donna Lexa Memorial Art Fair will be held Saturday, August 20, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. rain or shine, and admission is free. The Fair is held along the Glacial Drumlin bike trail in the quaint village of Wales, just south of I-94 on Hwy 83.
For more information, visit www.donnalexamemorialartfair.org.
Peeple Unite! seeks your best Peep-inspired artworks
Peep Show, 2008. Original artist likely Brett Neilson via Flickr.com (CC)
Time for another Marshmallow Peep Show on Sunday, April 17th from 1-4 pm at the Bay View Brew Haus (2535 S. Kinnickinnic Ave.). This is a fun and fluffy exhibition of artworks made of, or inspired by marshmallow Peeps. All are encouraged to participate. There is no entry fee and no jury — simply bring your creations to the event. A suggested $2 entry donation goes directly to the Wisconsin Humane Society.
Peep photography, Peep paintings, Peep dioramas, Peep jewelry, Peep costumes and Peep treats are all to be expected. The bar will be serving special Peep-tinis.
All are encouraged to participate, artists and artistically challenged alike. Artists are responsible for the removal of their creations by the close of the event. Artists may choose to price their work for sale during the event and no commission will be taken. The artist is responsible for any sales.
“Peeps” are a registered trademark of the Just Born Company.
For more information contact Nicole: 262-639-6731 or nreid23@wi.rr.com
Interns wanted!
An awesome summer awaits you at TCD. Photo by bgottsab via Flickr.
Ever wonder what it would be like to work in the go-go world of digital journalism? Now’s your chance! ThirdCoast Digest (Hey! That’s us!) is seeking a few talented and qualified interns to help us do what we do in the Summer of 2011.
TCD is seeking interns to assist with Editorial, Photo and Social Media.
For full descriptions and application info, click here:
