Salmon Arts Academy 2010

Arts Academy 2010

Sheila Parsons Watercolor Workshop, Jan. 25-29
Digital Photography Workshop Weekend with David Marx and Doug Johnson, May 22-23
Boise Rock School, June 15-17
Idaho Paint the State Contest, deadline June 18
Intro to Adobe Lightroom with David Marx, Sept. 11
Missoula Childrens Theatre, Beauty Lou & the Country Beast, Sept 13-18
Silk Dye Workshop featuring Textile Artist Deb Gelet, Nov. 13
Holiday Wreath Making Class, Dec. 5

Sheila Parsons Watercolor Workshop

"Meeting Watercolor Challenges"

Jan. 25-29

Sacajawea Education Center. This 5-day workshop is entitled "Meeting Watercolor Challenges"and is intended for intermediate to advanced artists. To view works by Parsons visit her web www.sparsons.com. Phone the SAC office 756-2987 for more information and to register.

Watercolor Workshop, photo by Ilona McCarty

Digital Photography Workshop Weekend with
David Marx & Doug Johnson

Join us for a fun-filled weekend in Salmon, Idaho while building your skills and boosting your confidence as a photographer. Our weekend workshop provides the opportunity to learn and practice new techniques in a small-group environment. Topics covered include camera basics, sunset and night photography, techniques for close-up photography, composition, and a demonstration of digital image processing from start to finish.

Throughout the weekend you will receive instruction from our skilled, friendly experts. Learn tips and tricks directly from the pros and enjoy an evening field shoot while exploring a truly picturesque setting. Whether you’ve just picked up an SLR camera for the first time, or you are an experienced photographer looking for a few pointers, our photography weekend is the perfect opportunity to enhance your knowledge and take your images to a whole new level.

When: Saturday & Sunday May 22-23, 2010
Time: 9 am to night photography (Lunch & Dinner break)
Where: Salmon City Center
Adults: $125 before May 1, 2010 $150 after that date
High School Students: $100 before May 1, 2010 $125 after that date
Please make checks payable to the Salmon Arts Council.

Download the Registration Form and Instructors Information (Adobe Acrobat document)

Required Equipment: Camera and Lenses (Preferably a digital SLR but advanced point and shoot will work), Camera Manual, Memory Card, Fully Charged Camera Battery

Suggested Equipment: Tripod, External Flash, Flashlight or Headlamp, Cable Release or Camera Remote, Macro or Close-Up Lens, Card Reader, Thumbdrive

Laptops are welcome too. David Marx will be demonstrating with Adobe Photoshop Lightroom v.3. Currently there is a free trial version of this program available for both Mac and PC platforms at http://labs.adobe.com/technologies/lightroom3/

More info is available from David Marx here.

Boise Rock School

Calling All Rock Stars!

June 15-17, 1-4pm, Sacajawea Learning Center basement

Concert Thursday, June 17, 7pm, City Center

Boise Rock School is coming to Salmon for… The Salmon School of Rock!

Rock Class Description:

So you wanna be a rock star? Join a band with your friends and experience the fun! The Boise Rock School will get you there. In this course, you’ll form a band, learn tunes, write songs, and rock out daily on loud instruments until you’re ready for the gig. Besides jamming, you’ll learn about song structure, performance tips, instrument care, band dynamics, and much more. Your favorite songs will be explored along with your own originals all with the help of professional musicians. Garage bands are where it all starts and you’ll get to show off your new skills at a live performance at the end of the camp. Come join us!

$75 per student for this 3 day workshop and concert performance. Space is limited so please register early! Download the application here (Adobe Acrobat file).

For more information and to sign up phone the SAC office 756-2987 or email salmonartscouncil@gmail.com.Visit the Boise Rock School web!

We are grateful to our Arts Academy Sponsors: Lucy Littlejohn, Gina & Jeff Knudson, the Anonymous Group. Thank you!

The Salmon Arts Council is a Proud Sponsor of the

PAINT THE STATE CONTEST

Idaho Meth Project®

Registration Deadline is June 18th

Paint the State 2010 is open to teens ages 13-18. Teens under 18 must have permission from their parent or guardian to participate. Information about the contest, including rules and tips, are available at www.PaintTheStateIdaho.org. Teens can enter individually, but are also encouraged to collaborate as a team. To be eligible, each entry must be an original work of art, be displayed publicly, and have a strong anti-Meth message. This can include the “Meth: Not Even Once” logo, tagline or any other anti-Meth theme. The deadline for Paint the State registration is June 18, 2010, at 11:59 PM MDT and artwork submissions are due by July 11 at 11:59 PM MDT. All winners will be announced at an event with Governor and First Lady Otter at the Idaho State Capitol on Friday, August 6, 2010.

View examples of artwork that was created during the inspirational 2006 Montana Paint the State contest at www.paintthestate2006.org.

Lemhi County Winners:
1st $1500: Tessa Sever
2nd $1000: Carly Knudson
3rd $500: Dagny Deutchman

Our 8 local entries are IMPRESSIVE! We're PROUD of these kids:

Entry 168

Description: This painting is one representing what could happen when you hang out with the wrong crowd. It is a drawing of four of Disney villains surrounding Tigger in different shades of grey showing he has been doing meth, as he has been hanging with the wrong crowd instead of his usual Winnie the Pooh clan. Its drawn on the hood of a demolition derby car, (one of Salmon's famous events) and on the dashboard it reads "Don't Be a Villain" with the meth logo, "Meth, Not Even Once." We used common household paint.

Entry 225

Description: I made this sign out of a 4x8 piece of plywood, and then I painted it. It is visible from the highway when entering salmon from highway 93 north. I thought the slogan \"meth = death\" was appropriate because if you use meth, you essentially die because it ruins yours and many others\' lives.

Entry 283

Description: Our artwork is made of 6 sheets of 4x8 OSB Lumber. It is a two-sided billboard located on Highway 28. It consists of a Grim Reaper and a "Tweaker" on either end of the sign, with the words "BFFs 'till the END" in the middle. The inspiration for our artwork was the fact that meth is so addicting that it seems like it will be your best friend, but ironically it will kill you. It also has the "Meth, Not Even Once" logo and Salmon FFA on each side. Each side of the sign measures 8 x 12 feet. The artwork was all hand painted by our group freehand. No stencils or other aides were used. The frame for the sign is elevated 10 feet for easy visibility from either direction.

Entry 275

Description: Although not yet up in the location, the 8x16 foot billboard will be displayed in Salmon, Idaho's empty lot on Main Street. It is large and bright enough where the traffic passing through town will be able to see the sign very clearly from their cars and the large amount of walkers that Salmon has in the summertime will be able to view the billboard up close. The billboard is made out of two 4x8 foot cabinet grade pieces of plywood and painted with house paint. The inspiration behind the artwork is something that every person can relate to, whether or not they've ever abused a substance. Dreams are very deep and personal things that everyone has and anything that drastically changes or takes away chances at dreams evokes strong emotions within the passerby who sees the artwork. As as artist, I tried to incorporate dreams that are interchangeable if not universal. These main dreams include some kind of career (doctor dream bubble), a significant other (center dream bubble), material objects (car bubble), and unconditional love (bubble of reproduction). The background fades from the main character's background which is blue, to the meth monster whose background is gray. The dream bubble that the Meth Monster has obtained has turned into a rain cloud and has the depiction of a meth pipe and a bag of meth showing that once consumed by meth all aspirations turn into a one track mind to the drug. Not only that the raincloud is dripping onto the other "true" dreams in the billboard showing that it doesnt affect just one dream-- it leaks onto every aspect of life.

Entry 241

Description: Our peice is located on the face windows of our local State Farm Insurance Agency on Main Street. We used blue, yellow, orange,red, purple,green,black, and white tempera paint and window chalk to create a peice inspired by the changing effects meth has on your life. The mosaic we created starts in an orderly grid which turns quickly to a colorful chaotic mess.The window is roughly 18' by 10' and we filled all space possible. We used an origanal slogan- Meth changes lives, don't let it shatter yours!

Entry 305

Description: My mural lies on two sides of a cinder block wall of a local business. Each side is 5 feet by 8 feet. My mural's theme is a ball and shackle with the slogan "Break free from the shackles of addiction". I used sidewalk chalk and charcoal to draw the mural on the wall free hand style.

Entry 368

Description: Our 4-H Club wanted to do a display as a communtity service. We used 6 round bales, stacking them with 4 on the bottom and 2 on the top. We used rolls of paper and painted on them. We also made 2 4-H ers using mops and a 4-H clover in the middle. Some stuffed animal were added to give it a little character.

Entry 456

Description: Our artwork displays the importance of having peace of mind and how it empowers us to go after our passions in life. This is a warning that you shouldn't let meth mess with this -- The bottom is targeting junior high and teenage students.

Intro to Adobe Lightroom with David Marx

Learn to effectively and easily manage your digital images with an Adobe Certified Instructor!

Adobe Photoshop Lightroom is a wonderful tool for the serious digital photographer. Lightroom is a work-flow tool that has been designed specifically to meet the challenges of digital photography in the 21st century. Unlike other programs, learning Lightroom is easy and with our expert advice it can be easily adapted to suit your specific needs.

David Marx, our Adobe Certified Expert instructor, will get you up and rolling with the Lightroom image management system. With a day of training, you will learn how to make everyday photographic tasks like emptying a memory card, enhancing digital camera raw files, and sharing files by email "push-button" easy. By the end of this session, you will be able to use Lightroom to effectively manage and enhance a large library of digital images.

When: Saturday, September 11, 2010
Time: 9am to 5pm with a lunch break
Where: Salmon City Center
Adults $90; SAC Members $80

Space is limited so register early! Download More Info & Registration Form.

Silk Dye Workshop

Featuring Textile Artist
Deb Gelet

Date: Saturday, November 13
Time: 10:00am - 4:00 pm
Place: Sacajawea's Learning Center
Cost: $45 per person

Learn to hand-dye and block print luscious silk sarongs or scarves with textile artist Deb Gelet. You will blend dye colors, create your own printing blocks and overprint with textile paints and inks using your own blocks or found objects.

You will produce two scarves or one sarong. This is a great opportunity to learn a new skill, make a present for the holidays or improve your own artistry.

Space is limited so please register with the SAC office by Wednesday, October 29. Download our poster for more colorful information.

Holiday Wreath Making Class

Date: Sunday, December 5
Time: 1:00 - 5:00 pm
Place: Sacajawea's Learning Center
Cost: $15 members / $20 non-members

Creating beautiful wreaths is a favorite holiday tradition. During this class you will use a variety of seasonal greens to create a wreath that will be a festive addition to your home this holiday season. Please bring pruning shears and gardening gloves. All other supplies will be provided.

Also feel free to bring a bottle of wine to share with the group. Additional hors d'oeurves will be provided.

Space is limited so please pre-register by Friday, November 19 at the SAC office or by calling 756-2987. Download our poster for more information.

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