Nice article in Burnaway…http://www.burnaway.org/2012/05/stars-align-over-paradise-garden-for-finster-fest-2012/
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It is with great sadness that I make you aware that long-time employee of the Alabama State Council on the Arts, Georgine Clarke passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, May 3.
The will be a visitation at Leak-Memory Chapel, 945 Lincoln Road in Montgomery on Monday, May 7 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. A funeral Mass will be held at the Catholic Church of St. Bede the Venerable, 3870 Atlanta Highway, Montgomery on Tuesday May 8, 2012 at 10:00 a.m.
A public memorial and celebration of Georgine’s life is being planned for a later date. Location and details to follow.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers contributions may be made to The Kentuck Association in Support of Programming in The Georgine Clarke Building, The Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts, The Birmingham Museum of Art, The American Cancer Society or the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of America.
Georgine recently retired from the Council due to health issues. Her contributions to the Council, the arts, thousands of artists, and the State of Alabama are too immeasurable to record in this format. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Her passion for the arts and artists of Alabama helped to nurture and encourage the careers of innumerable artists throughout the state, region and beyond.
http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20120504/NEWS/120509922?tc=cr
Saltz comment, “I didn’t know Morely Safer was still alive. Mine, I didn’t know Saltz was still alive.
Russell Blackmon posted a screen play for a Howard Finster work here several years back. Well, time has passed and the concept has moved to reality. Working with some other folks, Russell’s work is now on stage in Atlanta and is looking to a bright future, partially due to the criticism from Finster’s daughter Beverly.
Google Hidden Man and Howard Finster and look at all that is being written about it.
Who-Fest [12] – May 12 and 13th – Coolidge Park
First and foremost, our major event for the year is Who-Fest and we have made some major changes for 2012. The biggest change is that we have moved from Renaissance Park to the larger and better known Coolidge Park. We have also changed the date and moved the event a couple of weeks earlier. This was done 1) to hopefully catch a little bit cooler weather, 2) the traffic, exposure, and “name recognition” of Coolidge Park is 2nd to none in Chattanooga, and 3) because of the popularity, it was the best available choice to book in May. A side benefit is that our official media sponsor, Brewer Media, will be able to better promote out event on the earlier date (much less competition than on Memorial Day weekend).
For more information, go to www.whofest.com. (we have added the ability to apply and pay online) You can also keep up with the festival on Facebook: www.facebook.com/whofest
6th Faux Bridges Art and Literature Festival – April 13th thru 15th – @Winder Binder
Faux Bridge is our smaller signature event in the Spring. It is three days of book signings, music and poetry readings inside the gallery and a two-day art show (Saturday/Sunday) in the lot adjacent the gallery. This event is the same weekend as Four Bridges in Chattanooga and our playful take on their name always gets a lot of attention for the event (thanks Michael Jenkins for the name!). This year we are also excited that Faux Bridge is a part of a week long series of art events called the Hatch Festival.
This is a smaller event with limited availability (maximum of 25 artists). But, some spots are still available.
For more information, go to www.fauxbridges.com (online application and payment should be available on Monday, March 12th) More info on Hatch: www.hatchchatt.org
7th Annual One Bridge Art Festival – October 5th thru 7th — @Winder Binder
One Bridge is the oldest festival we produce and it if the Fall equivalent of Faux Bridges. This event is always in conjunction with Wine Over Water, one of the signature socials events of the year in Chattanooga (which takes place on the Walnut Street Bridge). But this year One Bridge will also be one of the featured events of the 30th anniversary of the Kudzu Festival (this event will feature over 60 events on the NorthShore, of which One Bridge will be the geographical center).
For more information, go to www.onebridgefolkart.com online application and payment should be available on Monday, March 12th) For more info on the Kudzu Festival : www.hatchchatt.org
Art til Dark NorthShore Outdoor Market – March thru November
Now in its 7th season, Art til Dark has become a favorite of those who live and visit the NorthShore. It is a 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturday open air market.
We also have a two-day Art til Dark Holiday Market on the Black Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving. This one sells out quickly each year and there is a preferred ranking (points system) for those who participate regularly during the season.
For more information, go to www.arttildark.com
Of course, in addition to these larger events, we have constant stream of art and literature events almost every weekend of the year. For all the latest, check out our events calendar on WinderBinder.com or friend us on facebook. www.winderbinder.com — http://winderbinder.wordpress.com/events-calendar/ — www.facebook.com/winderbinder
If you have any additional questions, feel free to contact us (Kara is the point person for booking shows) via phone: 423-413-8999 or email: kara@winderbinder.com
We look forward to seeing all out friends sometime this year!
Sincerely,
David Smotherman
Winder Binder Gallery & Bookstore
40 Frazier Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 347405
www.winderbinder.com
Arts/Crafts Vendor Application
Finster Fest
May 5th & 6th 2012
finsterfestival@gmail.com
www.finstersparadisegardens.org
Saturday May 5th 10a.m.-6p.m. & Sunday May 6th 12p.m.-5p.m. 2012
The Finster Fest 2012 Artists’ Application is here. http://whohadada.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Artistcraftsapplication2012.pdf
Chattooga County’s most famous site likely is Paradise Garden, a swampy, 4-acre maze of buildings, sculptures and displays near Summerville, Ga., created by the late folk artist Howard Finster.
The threat of negative press can make for a powerful negotiating tool, as a former East Atlanta resident learned after successfully taking on the world’s second-largest clothing retailer — -with a powerful assist from social media.
The saga began last month, when friends directed amateur folk artist Tori LaConsay, now living in Birmingham, to products sold on H&M’s UK website that featured a design strikingly similar to one she created in 2008.
LaConsay’s utilitarian creation, featuring “You Look Nice Today” painted in black letters on a white canvas with a red heart in the corner, originally appeared on a sign on East Atlanta’s main thoroughfare, Flat Shoals Road. For more on the Atlanta Journal Constitution story, click here.
Folk Art Open Studio Night!
OPEN STUDIO NIGHT AT WILD OATS & BILLY GOATS
Bring your friends for an evening of creativity, fun, and mingling. We’ll supply all you need to create a unique piece of folk art, including supplies, instruction, food, and non-alcoholic beverages. Its a BYOB party.
Come dive into your creative side in our one-of-a-kind environment and tap into your inner artist. You’ll leave with your own unique piece of art made from found objects, wood, paint, and your creative spirit.
Friday, February 3rd, 7:00pm-9:30pm
112 E. Ponce de Leon Ave
Decatur, GA 30030
To join the fun, call us at 404-378-4088 or email us at info@wildoatsandbillygoats.com to make reservations for you and your group of friends today.
Cost: $45 per person (discounts for groups of 4 or more)
Payment required at time of Reservation.
Hope to see you there!
Wild Oats & Billy Goats
112 E. Ponce de Leon Ave.
Decatur, GA 30030
404-378-4088
www.wildoatsandbillygoats.com
Click here for Application and more info
Who-Fest Chattanooga [12]™
A Two-Day Outdoor Celebration of Folk, Outsider & Self Taught Art + Music.
May 12th and 13th / 10:00am-6:00pm
Coolidge Park / Chattanooga, TN
Presented by:
Winder Binder Gallery & Bookstore + Whohadada Outsider Art Fellowship
$750 in Jury Awards
2012 Time Line/Festival Hours
4/13 (Friday) Last day for cancellation and booth fee refund
5/11 (Friday) Early Set-Up, 3:00-7:00pm
5/11 (Friday) Artist/Patron Party
5/12 (Saturday) Set-Up, 7:00-9:30am / Festival Day 1, 10:00am-6:00pm
5/13 (Sunday) Festival Day 2, 10:00am-6:00pm
Location
After 5 years at Renaissance Park, Who-Fest [12] is very excited to be moving to Chattanooga’s premiere public park, Coolidge Park. The park is located in the NorthShore district across the Tennessee River from Ross’ Landing/Tennessee Aquarium, between the Walnut and Market Street Bridges. Coolidge Park is the “front door” to Chattanooga and is nationally recognized park featuring a 100+ year old Carousel and large water fountain. It is also the moorage point for the Delta Queen Riverboat and Hotel.
General Rules
Spaces are strictly 10’ x 10’ with roughly 24” provided between exhibitors. Double spaces are available.
All booth spaces will be on grass. The parks department does not allow staking into the ground, so weights must be used to secure tent. Be prepared for the weather by bringing adequate protection for your booth.
For security reasons, we request that all tents MUST be wrapped on all four side (whether with side walls or even a simple sheets or tarps) at the end of day 1 for overnight protection.
This event will proceed rain or shine. No rain date, no cancellations, no refunds.
Electricity is not provided.
Pets are NOT permitted in Coolidge Park.
24-hour security personnel will be provided (minimum of 3 professional security guards and/or uniformed police) and all reasonable care exercised, but the management of Who-Fest [12]shall not be held responsible for loss or damage to merchandise or for injury to participants.
All artwork must be original in design and displayed by the artist.
Artists are responsible for collecting sales taxes.
No early breakdown/packing.
Applying
Non-exempted artists must apply by submitting 3 photos of work and a short bio. A jury of three qualified artists and/or art professionals will oversee applications and review them in the order they are received. When 80 artists have been selected, no more applications will be accepted. Some entries may be wait listed until the cancellation deadline passes.
Photos may be submitted in the following ways: 1) the may be emailed towinderbinderart@comcast.net , 2) photos may be sent with the application, 3) a CD-Rom may be sent with the application.
Fees
Booth Fee $180.00 (includes $20 security fee) – Additional Booth Space (10’ x 20’ total) +$120.00
Payment .
Visa, MasterCard, American Express (via phone or mail), Check, Money Order, or Paypal (via online application)
NEW! Payment Plan Option ($20 fee for payment plan) $50 due with application, $75 due on March 1 st and April 1st
NEW! Pay Early / Pick Early.
This year, artists will be allowed to pick their booth space. Simply put, the first to pay (in full) is the first to pick. We will have a festival map available on May 1 st and will contact artists in the order in which they paid. Once your payment has been received and approved, you will be assigned a number.
General Release
I hereby release and agree to indemnify and hold harmless Winder Binder Gallery & Bookstore, David Smotherman, and other organizers or volunteers, and the location owner from any and all manner of actions, suits, damages, or claims whatsoever arising from my participation in Who-Fest [12]™, including without limitations, any loss or damages to property or anyone’s property in my possession or supervisions, including any and all attorney’s fees incurred as a result thereof. I understand the terms of this application are subject to change. By submitting payment with this application, I am agreeing to the terms of this release.