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Around the Coyote
2008 Fall Arts Festival Now in the West Loop October 17-19 Due to venue restrictions we have had to push the festival back one week from the originally scheduled dates. We apologize for any inconveniences this might pose. Feel free to contact us at 773.342.6777 with any concerns.
Plumbers Hall 1340 W Washington West Loop, Chicago |
 Viewing work by Austin Eddy at our 2007 Fall Arts Festival Opening Night Party Photo By Matthew Taplinger |
After 19 years in Wicker Park , Around the Coyote is moving its fall emerging art festival to the WEST LOOP . Because of our constant efforts to expand and improve our services to artists, Around the Coyote has found a beautiful new venue for its 2008 Fall Arts Festival in one of Chicago 's most vibrant art neighborhoods. PLUMBERS' HALL ( 1340 W. Washington Blvd ) will house VISUAL ARTISTS' BOOTHS as well as our LITERARY readings, FILM screenings, MUSIC and THEATRE performances. Some of the country's best undiscovered painters, sculptors, photographers, installation artists, printmakers, filmmakers, actors, performance artists, musicians and poets will exhibit, sell and perform their work - all under one roof.
But that isn't the only change Around the Coyote is making to its fall art festival. This year we announce our BEST NEW ARTIST AWARD. One deserving artist will be selected by Around the Coyote staff and our guest curator, ALLISON PETERS QUINN , Director of Exhibitions at Hyde Park Art Center , as the most promising new artist of 2008 and will be awarded $2,000 to be used, as the artist sees fit, in furtherance of that artist's practice. Every submitting artist will be considered for the cash award. The prize will be awarded based on the quality and progressiveness of the artist's work and the professionalism of their application.
Our festival curators are unparalleled in their connection to the best new artists working in Chicago. Each was given free reign to curate their programs from applying and invited artists and the results have been outstanding. This festival's curators include: Allison Peters Quinn (visual art), Catherine Forster (film) , Kristi McGuire (literary) , Seth Vanek and Aaron Rodgers (music), Oriana Fowler (theatre), and Daniel Tucker (public art) .
Final List of Accepted Visual Artists.pdf (Posted September 2, 2008) includes announcement of Curator's Choice Awards and Best New Artist Award.
Accepted Musicians:
Anomie
The Arts of Life Band
Grun-Tu-Molani
John Wesley's Band
Kyle Mann Combo
Moshier-Lebrun Collective
Scale Model
Sleeper Car
Sonic Inertia Group
Todd Kessler
Tomorrow Music Orchestra
A Curator’s Choice Tour, Beginning Collectors Tour and lectures by artists and art professionals will also take place throughout the festival weekend. A complete schedule will be posted soon.
Festival Tickets:
Friday night opening party admission includes weekend pass, food and drinks: $40 patron ticket, $100 VIP donor
Festival Day Pass: $10 (one day of visual art, literary, film, music, and theatre)
Weekend Pass: $15 (includes Saturday and Sunday admission to visual art, literary, film, music and theatre)
Tickets can be purchased in advance at the Around the Coyote offices, 1935-1/2 W. North Avenue. Tickets are also sold at the door throughout the festival. Passes are good for any performance, venue and party throughout the weekend while seating is available. We recommend getting to any performance 30 minutes early to assure seating. Tickets held at Will Call can be picked up throughout festival weekend at Plumber’s Hall, 1340 W. Washington. All fees are suggested donations.
In conjunction with the Festival in the West Loop, our Public Art Series showcasing the AREA Chicago Atlas Project curated by Daniel Tucker will open in Wicker Park on Saturday, October 18th. Supported in part by the SSA #33; more information TBA.
The Around the Coyote 2008 Fall Arts Festival is part of Chicago Artists Month, the thirteenth annual celebration of Chicago’s vibrant visual art community coordinated by the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and sponsored by the Chicago Office of Tourism with additional support from 3Arts. For more information, call 312/744-6630 or visit www.chicagoartistsmonth.org.
Visual Art Application
Deadline: August 1, 2008
$2000 Award for Best in Show
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Performance Applications
Deadline: August 8, 2008
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Theatre
Literary
Film + Video
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Why Participate in Around the Coyote Festivals?
ATC festival has been an insightful experience. When I began creating my work, I was very withdrawn and had very little interaction with people. Participating at the festival helped me to be more social and I learned how to network. This newfound confidence has helped me in the business aspect of my art and has given me the confidence to promote my work.
The exposure I've gotten from participating in the ATC festival has been great. There is something to be said about being in a show with artists from all different backgrounds, with all different approaches to art, coming together to make something beautiful. Not only do I get to sell my work, but I have met some very talented people, many of whom are now my good friends.
Since participating in ATC art festivals, I've had the opportunity to work, meet, and collaborate with some very talented artists. This interaction, allowed me the opportunity to work with CAR, ThreeWalls, and Chicago Cultural Center. I was introduced to Shannon Stratton of Three Walls gallery and have since designed and screen-printed a book cover for their quarterly publication called "Paper and Carriage".
With each festival I participate in, I have the opportunity to meet new people and share my work and experiences, which, in turn, helps me as a person and an artist.
-- Shawn Stucky
shawnstucky.com
Around the Coyote, a 501(c)3 non-profit, supports, promotes and makes accessible Chicago's multidisciplinary arts community. Our activities enhance public discourse and provide creative outlets for emerging artists. Year-round programming includes multi-media arts festivals featuring visual art, theater, dance, video and poetry in the spring and fall; art exhibitions in the Around the Coyote gallery; an artist-in-residence program; membership opportunities for artists and art aficionados; educational outreach for all ages through multi-media art workshops, lectures, collaborations with local schools and agencies, and career development workshops for artists. This programming is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency, and the CityArts Program 2 grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs. Gallery/Office Hours: Tuesday through Friday 10-6pm and Saturday 12-6pm. Directions: Located in the historic Flat Iron Arts Building, take the Blue Line to Damen Avenue. Chicago, Illinois USA