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Happy Thanksgiving from the Board and Staff of the Cultural Arts Association! Have a safe and happy holiday!
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November 18, 2009
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The Woodie Long Retrospective
A retrospective exhibit celebrating the life and art of the great artist Woodie Long will be hosted in the Lyceum Gateway Building on Central Square in Seaside on Saturday, November 21st from 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm. In addition to the incomparable collection generously loaned by Dot Long, the event will feature the music Woodie loved to play made by his musician friends from all over the South, spoken art, poetry, stories and shared memories. Join us for his favorite chocolate cake on Saturday afternoon in the Square, on facebook at Woodie Long Remembered, or email woodieremembered@gmail.com.
The show will remain open through January on Saturdays and Sundays from noon - 5:00 pm. Volunteer docents to staff the gallery on those days are being sought.
For more information contact:
Eileen West Gallery
850.231.2133 | 502.1847
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Sunday, December 6
6:00 pm at the home of Betty Cork
Betty Cork has generously agreed to open her beautiful home in WaterSound again for our annual Members Christmas Party. CAA will provide meat and drinks; bring a favorite dish to share. As is our custom, please bring unwrapped art supplies for local schools. Because of limited funding for art programs, your generosity is especially appreciated by the teachers! If you would like to attend, please call the CAA office at 622.5970 or email culturalarts@embarqmail.com by Thursday, December 3.
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Members Christmas Party  Needed: Helpers to Set Up Outside Lights
In preparation for the Christmas Party, Betty needs help setting up outside lights. If you have a little experience with this and would be willing to help her for about an hour on Sunday, November 22, please let her know.
She could also use some help finishing up on Friday, December 4.
Call Betty at 231.3374 or email her at efcork@mac.com to coordinate schedules.
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CAA Workshops
Friday, November 20 & Saturday, November 21:
Basket Workshop with Carol Dickson at the CAA Office
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Carol Dickson will present two basket workshops in November at the CAA office. This will be a continuously woven basket with or without a handle (see photo below). Space is limited, so if you would like to sign up for one of these days, call early! Cost is $30/members, $35/nonmembers.
 Monday, November 30:
Christmas Cards with Sharon Long
9:00 am - 1:00 pm at the CAA Office
Sharon will teach a "salt technique" to use on a card. You'll be able to copy the pictures you paint in time to send out as your Christmas cards. Cost is $30/members;$35/nonmembers. All supplies will be furnished.
Friday, December 11 & Saturday, December 12: Basket Workshop with Carol Dickson
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Workshop will be held at the CAA office. You will be able to make a present or a basket for your own enjoyment! Cost: $30/members, $35/nonmembers.
To receive more information about any workshop or to register, please call the CAA office at 622.5970.
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| "Colors of Northwest Florida"
Exhibit at the Heritage Museum in Valparaiso
The Heritage Museum in Valparaiso is hosting a gallery showing of this art exhibit through December. The artists represented in the exposition are all members of Local Color Artists. The show has both two-dimensional and three-dimensional works in acrylic, oils, pen and ink, watecolor and wood art. Most of the work is for sale with a portion of the proceeds going to support the programs of the Heritage Museum.
The Heritage Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. This show is a great opportunity to find that "something special" for that "someone special" as a holiday gift.
CAA member Bill Stephenson has a number of works in the exhibition.
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Artists at Gulf Place ANNUAL HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE
November 27 and 28, 10am - 5pm
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| 2010 Calendar Coming Soon
We had a great response to the call to artists for CAA's 2010 calendar! Choosing the winners was difficult, but you will love the artwork that our judges selected. Calendars will make perfect gifts - no worries about size or color! Stay tuned for more information.
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| Jazz Society of Pensacola: Pensacola Jazzfest Calls for Poster Entries
Entries are sought for the poster contest for the 27th annual free Pensacola JazzFest to be held on April 10 - 11, 2010 in historic Seville Square.
The Jazz Society of Pensacola is seeking original poster artwork which will promote the event. A cash award of $600 will be made for the winning poster. All entries will be on exhibit during the JazzFest.
Entries must include "Pensacola JazzFest April 10 -11, 2010," in the body of the work. Entries should represent a Pensacola/Gulf coast theme in the presentation. Deadline for submission is 1:00 pm Tuesday, December 1, 2009. The Jazz Society office is located in suites 103 - 105, 17 S. Palafox Street (Brent Building), Pensacola, Fl 32502.
Artists should contact the Jazz Society office by email: jsop1@juno.com, or by telephone 850.433.8382 for official details of the contest and entry form. They may also download the application and details by going to www.jazzpensacola.com, and click on the "Poster Competition? heading on the home page. The Jazz Society has previous winning posters on display at the Jazz Society office and on the website in the "Gallery" section.
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