Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation has set a grant application deadline for the Artists Resource Trust (A.R.T) is August 1. A.R.T. provides grants to mid-career New England artists in financial need. Non-profit organizations wishing to show, commission or purchase work by mature artists living in New England may also apply.
There is a significant economic challenge to being an artist in the world today and a grant from A.R.T. provides prestigious, meaningful encouragement and motivation to mid-career artists who are struggling financially.
Applications are available online at http://www.berkshiretaconic.org/grantseekers or by calling Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation at 413.229.0370. Applications must be received at the Berkshire Taconic office by 5 p.m. on August 1.
Contact: 413.229.0370
The Carrie Ferguson Band will play at the Dream Away Lodge in Beckett, MA on Friday, August 6th, at 8 pm
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Local actress Sally-Jane Heit will perform her one woman play, Before I Forget… A Memoir with Music, as a benefit for the Guthrie Center on Sunday August 8, 2010 at 6pm. For tickets and information call The Guthrie Center at 413.528.1955. Proceeds from the event will go to support the Guthrie Center and it’s programs. Sally will be Jeanne Bassis’ guest on In The Spirit of Play on Monday August 2.
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Date: August 6, 7, 8, 2010
Place: The Springs Center and Grounds of Kent School, One Macedonia Road (Route 341), Kent, CT
The Litchfield Jazz Festival returns on August 6, 7, and 8 for its 15th Anniversary, honoring the legendary Dave Brubeck in his 90th year. It will be held in the air-conditioned Springs Center and on the campus of Kent School, both in Kent, CT. Featuring the Dave Brubeck Quartet, Béla Fleck, Arturo O’Farrill, Anat Cohen and many others, the festival also offers an opening night gala, crafts, fine art, free music clinics and jazz talks and more. Tickets are now available at http://www.litchfieldjazzfest.com or call 860-361-6285.
Contact: Ph. (860) 361-6285, Fax (860) 361-6288 Email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) More Info: http://www.litchfieldjazzfest.com
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JACOB’S PILLOW DANCE PRESENTS FESTIVAL TWENTY-TEN FEATURING OVER TWO-HUNDRED FREE PERFORMANCES, TALKS, TOURS, EVENTS, EXHIBITS, AND MORE. EXPERIENCE AMERICA’S LONGEST RUNNING DANCE FESTIVAL. NOW THROUGH AUGUST TWENTY-NINTH. VISIT JACOB’S PILLOW.ORG FOR INFORMATION.
Contact: Sarah Riddle .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) 413.243-9919 x134