Lubec ARTS Alive!
2012
Roster of Events
2012
Roster of Events
Kinetic Herring Sculpture
made during Lubec Arts Alive 2011
under the direction of resident artist John McMurray
under the direction of resident artist John McMurray
located on Water Street, downtown Lubec.
Photo by Goodman/Van Riper Photography
Photo by Goodman/Van Riper Photography
Hold these dates!
Saturday and Sunday, August 4-5, 2012
Scroll down for info on a special FREE Leslie Bowman Photography Workshop,
in partnership with the Tides Institute and Lubec Arts Alive!
Scroll down for info on a special FREE Leslie Bowman Photography Workshop,
in partnership with the Tides Institute and Lubec Arts Alive!
Create-in-Lubec Weekend
Saturday, August 4th
Participants are invited to enjoy making art throughout the town. Artists create locally-themed, plein air, or studio work of all mediums during the weekend or in advance of the event. Artowrk will be auctioned on Sunday, August 5th as a major fundraiser for Lubec Arts Alive!
Registration tent will be set-up at Flat-Iron Corner
Saturday, August 4
8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 4
8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Advance notice of participation appreciated - as it will help us to gauge space and time requirements for the auction.
Registration forms are available now!
Registration forms are available now!
To pre-register email: lubecartsalive@yahoo.com
or phone 733-2068
Downloadable PDF forms available.
Live Art Auction
at Crow Town Gallery
Sunday, August 5
4:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
Artists register to participate in our downeast live art auction!
Auction is open to the public.
Terms: Artist 70% / Lubec Arts Alive 30%
All proceeds go toward Lubec Arts Alive projects. You must be registered to enter work in the auction. Email lubecartsalive@yahoo.com today for a downloadable registration form!
Artwork may be dropped-off at Crow Town Gallery between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday of event weekend. If unable to deliver work at these times, please call 733-2068 to make alternate arrangements.
Artwork may be dropped-off at Crow Town Gallery between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday of event weekend. If unable to deliver work at these times, please call 733-2068 to make alternate arrangements.
Children's Gyotaku Printmaking
Saturday, August 4
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Tent will be set-up at Flatiron Corner for children of all ages to participate.
Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Art on the Beach
Sunday August 5
Mowry Beach, 9:00-11:00 a.m.
Bring your own art supplies to create on the beach or simply use
natural found objects for your creation!
Thank you to the Downeast Coastal Conservancy for maintenance and use of the Mowry Beach trail!
natural found objects for your creation!
Thank you to the Downeast Coastal Conservancy for maintenance and use of the Mowry Beach trail!
Photography Workshop with Leslie Bowman
Friday August 3 - Monday August 6
Get Great Documentary Shots!
Here's your chance to learn how to get great documentary photos! Join professional photographer and artist, Leslie Bowman in photographing Lubec Arts Alive festivities.Get Great Documentary Shots!
Friday, August 3
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Workshop at Lubec Memorial Library. Learn some basic tricks of the trade, then go out and photograph the weekend event.
Monday, August 6
10:00 a.m. - 12 noon
Meet back at Lubec memorial Library to edit, crop, and choose the top 5 images
to be enlarged for exhibit!
To register for the photo workshop:
853-4047
This project has been made possible through the Artists in Maine Communities grant program administered by the Maine Arts Commission and matched with funds from the Tides Institute and Museum of Art.
Official Press Release for Lubec Arts Alive 2012
FOR RELEASE: Immediate,
June 17 2012
Lubec Arts Alive! 2012 is presenting the fourth year of
community arts events in August.
Each year unique projects and events bring community
members and artists together in the spirit of creativity, often expressing
themes related to Lubec – whether it be a cultural, historic or natural
history.
On August 4th
and 5th a Create-In-Lubec weekend
will be held. Participants are invited to enjoy making art throughout the town.
Artists are invited to create locally-themed, plein-air or studio work of all
mediums during the weekend or in advance of the event. Art work will be
auctioned on Sunday August 5th as a
major fundraiser for Lubec Arts Alive!. Artists will receive 70% of the
proceeds. A registration/drop-off
tent will be set up at Flat Iron Corner. To pre-register please email lubecartsalive@yahoo.com
or if you prefer by phone please leave a message at 733-2068 (email is
preferable). Advance notice of
participation is appreciated, as it will help to plan for space and time
requirements for the auction. The live downeast style auction will be held at
Crow Town Gallery on South Lubec Road.
Other events during the weekend include art-making for
children on Saturday August 4th at Flat Iron Corner, which will include print
making this year and Art on the Beach, the annual found object art event at
Mowry Beach on Sunday August 5th.
Also this year, Lubec Arts
Alive! is proud to be working with the Tides Institute and photographer Leslie
Bowman who will present a photography workshop August 3 and August 6 titled
“Get Great Documentary Shots”. Participants will learn techniques such as
timing, contrast framing point of view and other techniques. Application of
these skills will occur during the events of the weekend. To register for the
free photography workshop email jvalentine@tidesinstitute.org or phone the Tides Institute at 853-4047. The project is
made possible with funds from the Artist in Maine Communities grant program
through the Maine Arts Commission with matching funds provided by the Tides
Institute and Museum of Art.
Formed in 2009, Lubec Arts Alive! hopes to inspire art
making in the community and provides opportunities for all to come together for
creative purposes. The historical mural created in 2009 is being re-located to
the town park on Water Street and the Herring Kinetic Sculpture done in 2011
resides outside near the Landmarks center also on Water Street. Lubec Arts
Alive! anticipates future projects for public enjoyment.
More details coming soon!
Full
schedule and auction registration details updated soon. To be added to
our mailing list or inquire about auction registration, please send your
email and postal mailing address to:
lubecartsalive@yahoo.com
Liability Disclaimer: The Lubec Arts Alive Committee, associated
volunteers and artists are not responsible or liable for any accident ,
injury, or death that may occur as a result of any of the Lubec Arts
Alive projects and activities. Organizers, artists and volunteers
will not be legally responsible for the children participating in
projects and activities. Children under the age of twelve must be
supervised by a parent or guardian.
