AWE Events and Notices - Winter 2010

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Last Thursday of the Month - 5pm to 8pm
- FEB 25th
- MARCH 25th

Come meet the Artists, enjoy free food & drink and chat with fellow Art Lovers!

Participating Galleries:
- Oh be joyful
- Ingham Gallery
- Ice mountain
- Rijks Family Gllery
- Paragon Gallery
- Susan Anderton Fine Art Gallery
- GO WEST
- Icehouse
- Landscapes Gallery
and the Piper Gallery at Crested Butte's Center for the Arts.

Summer 2010 Art Walk will take place June, July, August and September from 5-8pm on the Last Thursday of each month.

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2010 Local Artists Guide!
Don't delay, the March 15th deadline will be here before you know it.
The 2010 AWE Artists Guide is scheduled to go to print on May 1st to be on the shelves by June 1st, but we can't do it without all of you. The last Guide was a huge success and it's a great deal too.

The Artists Guide is a great way to get your name and an image of your work out to public. You can even purchase an additional advertising spot. The Guide will be available at local shops, galleries, chambers of commerce and all AWE events. Don't miss your chance to advertise your work.

Pricing for AWE Members:
Artist Info only (no image) - free (non-AWE members $10)
Artist Info and image - $20 (non-Awe members $40)
Gallery/Business Info only (will be listed along with artists) - $10 (non-AWE $20)
Gallery/Business Advertisement (Business card, listed separately on inside covers) - $60 (non-AWE $100)
*Combo - Artist Info and Image as well as Business card size ad (can be used to advertise yourself, classes you teach, etc) - $70

If you are interested in being part of the guide, simply copy and return the following information, and an image of your choice, to Elise at whereselise@aol.com no later than March 15, 2010.

Artist's Name:
Medium:
Business/Studio Name:
Location:
Phone Number:
Currently Showing at:

**Please note that all images must be 300 DPI if they are not 300 DPI, they will print blurry. If you need assistance with your image please contact me

Please make checks payable to AWE and send them to:
AWE GUIDE
PO Box 1702
Crested Butte, CO 81224


Checks must be received no later than March 31st.

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Snowshoeing 3.2.10
AWE Snowshoeing social outing for members and non-members as a fun outdoors event to encourage all artists to join and rejoice in this beautiful area we live in.  Please join Mel at Snodgrass Trailhead parking lot on March Tue 2nd at 10AM with possible camera and/or sketch pad, your own packed snack & water, and of course snowshoes and poles.  Rentals can be obtained at Crested Butte The Nordic Center, which The Nordic Center is graciously offer equipment at a discount for only $10 (usually $17); just mention that you are part of the AWE Arts snowshoe hike 3/2/10.  
Please RSVP to Mel by Sun Feb 28; as if no rsvp's the hike will be canceled - call 970-275-5181 or gowestmountainmel@yahoo.com
 

AWE Potluck Dinner?
Is anyone interested in hosting an AWE members potluck dinner this winter or off-season?!?  If so, please contact Mel Harper to arrange - call 970-275-5181 or email: gowestmountainmel@yahoo.com.  
 

GO WEST / Mercantile Shop of Western Home-made Artwork Goods
Mel's Shop of her pen / pencil illustrations and recyclable old miner items, is also including other artists western artwork (presently 10 plus artists represented; rugs, photographs, jewelry, knitted hats, candles, soap, and even pickled foods); is looking for more artists to join.  If interested, please contact Mel.  Or just call and stop on in and see the offerings. Call 970-275-5181 or email: gowestmountainmel@yahoo.com

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