VET-X-PRESS CREATIVE WORKSHOP #8 — Ghoulish Halloween Mask-Making

Breathe life into a 3-dimensional character mask that you invent from your own imagination. From a concept sketch, you will create an armature that you will overlay with fast-drying plaster gauze. Finally, you’ll paint your new “ghoulish self” with colorful acrylic paints.

VET-X-PRESS CREATIVITY WORKOP #5–FANS OF ASIA

This workshop is designed for those who are interested in the medium, technique, and philosophy of this classical Asian art form. You will learn the basic brushwork, sumi-ink application, and fundamental composition techniques of Asian painting and take home a decorated fan.

VET-X-PRESS CREATIVITY WORKSHOP #4 – PSYCHEDELIC ART!

Wednesday, Sept. 28, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m – Psychedelic Art…Enter a surreal dream world of fluorescent color, wild patterns and ultraviolet light. Use fractal patterns and optical illusions as your inspiration. Learn about the historical context of this type of pop-art while listening to “far-out” music!

VET-X-PRESS CREATIVITY WORKSHOP #3– WEIRD, WILD STUFF!!

Wednesday, Sept. 21, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m – Weird, Wild Stuff! Writing for Comedy! Ever considered that the weird, wild stuff that happens to you in your life would be great for a funny movie or in the punchline of a stand-up comedian? In this workshop, learn what makes comedy “tick” and ultimately explode into laughter!

EXHIBITION OPPORTUNITY!! Southwest Iowa Art Tour 2016 — Oakland, IA

—-MORE INFO: www.swiarttour.com —–

WHAT: Southwest Iowa Art Tour 2016

WHERE: Community Building at 614 Dr. Van Zee Road, Oakland, Iowa (1/2 hour drive east of Omaha)

WHEN: Saturday, September 17th from 10:00am – 6:30pm and Sunday, September 18th from noon4pm.

Background:

This event is a part of the Southwest Iowa Art Tour, and its purpose is to promote professional artists across Southwest Iowa. This is an opportunity for artists to showcase their work, interact with the public and sell their creations.  All artists will be vetted prior to the event to ensure professional quality.

In addition to the tour, the event in Oakland will serve as a fundraiser for the Community Development, Vision 20/20 project to repurpose the High school building in Oakland into a unique, regional destination that will attract visitors, workers, business growth and a provide a place for creative people to work and live.

Contact ASAP:

Brenda Windmuller:   brenda@goldenhillsrcd.org or call 712-482-3029

 

NCAG SPONSORED ART WORKSHOPS FOR VIETNAM VETERANS AND FAMILIES

Vietnam Veteran's wives display their "Barn Quilt" projects
Vietnam Veterans’  wives display their “Barn Quilt” projects

New Century Art Guild is pleased to have participated in the well attended  32nd Annual Nebraska Vietnam Veterans Reunion in Omaha, NE over the weekend of August 12-13th.  Several art workshops were offered by NCAG to Vietnam veterans and their family members throughout the reunion, providing an opportunity to share stories and make new friendships. NCAG looks forward to participating in next years reunion!

NEW CAREERS, NEW POSSIBILITIES, NEW DIRECTIONS FOR ARTISTS AND VETERANS