SWAN Days Winners and Gratitude, Be FREE2Create, and Affordable Art, Space, Events, and Opportunities for Local Artists and Entrepreneurs

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KEEPING ART ACCESSIBLE TO
ALL MEMBERS OF OUR RURAL COMMUNITY

SWAN Days Art Show & Sale
WINNERS SELECTED BY VISITORS' VOTES
BEST IN SHOW ~ "Phoenix Costume, "Faux the Phoenix" ~Kristen Kruger
MOST UNIQUE ~ "Phoenix Costume, "Faux the Phoenix" ~Kristen Kruger
BEST COMPOSITION ~ "Pail by Comparison" ~ Pat Shannon Gay
BEST PRESENTATION ~ "Garments of Praise" ~ Wendy Skinner
BEST PRESENTATION, CRAFTSMANSHIP ~ "The Moon Broom" ~ Debra Mersereau
One of my goals at the studio is to create an inclusive community of creators ready to share their work in the world as we work to keep the arts accessible to all members of our rural community.
SWAN Days Allegany County, NY is made possible by Women Arts. org, the Belfast Organization for Artists, SheilaLynnK Art Studio, local artists, and patrons like you.
Thank you for the opportunity to create this venue for emerging and experienced local women artists to show, share, and sell their work!
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ALL NEW!
CREATING A DIRECTORY OF LOCAL WOMEN ARTIST.
IT'S FREE TO SIGN UP NOW.
HERE'S HOW

MANY THANKS TO
OUR CREATIVE WELLNESS THEME BASKET PARTICIPANTS!
Alfred Ceramic Art Museum

The Refinery Restaurant,Alfred State College Culinary Center (Wellsville Campus)

Inspire Crafts & Hobbies Main Street Wellsville

Deb Mersereau

Sarah Love at #IStandForLove
The Art For Arachnoiditis Project, Wellsville, NY

SheilaLynnK Art Studio ~ Pet Portraits

Creative Wellness Program at SheilaLynnK Art Studio

Thriving Health Nutritional Therapy, Alfred NY

MORE DETAILS ABOUT THE PRIZES AND OUR LUCKY WINNERS

OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOCAL ARTISTS
AND ENTREPRENEURS

DO YOU OR YOUR BUSINESS HAVE AN ART ACTIVITY, ART SHOW, SALE, EVENT, OR CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS, VOLUNTEERS, ARTISTS, RECYCLABLES, OR OTHER WORK YOU WOULD LIKE TO HAVE ADDED TO THIS QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER? It's free. Just send your details to me at: sheila@sheilalynnkart.com Subject:Please add to studio news. Deadline for submission to appear in the July, August, September e-news is: June 30th 2018.

MUSIC ON THE LAWN IS SEEKING NEW VOLUNTEERS AND SUPPORT FOR 2018.
MOTL is an independent effort that does not receive funding of any sort from the David A. Howe Public Library, the Town or Village of Wellsville, or any other agency.

"MOTL ’18 needs your assistance to ensure that this wonderful tradition continues. Return your donation to: Neil Benedict, 3470 Moonlight Drive, Wellsville, New York 14895"
Go to MUSIC ON THE LAWN's F acebook Page for more info.

FREE EXHIBIT
The "Artists Among Us" Touring Art Program Featuring Art by Local Artists will return to the SheilaLynnK Art Studio Gallery in May 2018. Artists Among Us Prospectus

ALL NEW in the Studio
FREE2Create Program
FREE OFFERINGS inspired by the input received from local artists and visitors during SWAN Days Allegany County NY
ENROLLMENT-BASED PROGRAM BEGINNING MAY 1st 2018
A SAFE SPACE TO CREATE #FREE2Create

MAKERS' MONDAYS ~ 5-8pm weekly ~ an Invitation for Experienced and Emerging Creators to come together to make and share, projects, ideas, conceptual inspiration, and discussion about contemporary individual and collaborative projects in our community. Supplies are limited. BYO materials. First meeting May 7th. Suggested Table Topics Welcome!
WARM-UP WEDNESDAYS ~ 5-8pm weekly ~ weekly skills practice in assorted non-toxic media for emerging and experienced local visual artists. Supplies are limited. BYO materials. First meeting May 9th. Table Topics: Observational Drawing, Suggestions for future meetings.
CONTINUED PROGRAMS
CREATIVE WELLNESS WORKSHOPS ~ 1-4pm Thursdays ~ Using creative arts to explore and express valuable tools and concepts on the path to independent sustainable wellness. Next Meeting April 19th. Reservations required. RSVP by April 16th.

Enrollment takes place at no cost to you. It is required for planning purposes. Cancel your enrollment at any time. Participants under 18 must have a parent/guardian confirm enrollment. Participants under 14 must have a parent or guardian present during workshops/gatherings unless otherwise noted.

ENROLLMENT FORM AND INFORMATION

Studio Fiscal Sponsorship has been Approved and options for Tax-deductible contributions Announcement Coming Soon!
STUDIO HOURS AND ACCESSIBILITY

UFO Days ~ Un-Finished Objects Days ~ CREATORS IN BELFAST, NY and surrounding areas might also be interested in the Belfast Organization for Artists U.F.O days at the Belfast Town Hall. Next meeting May 31st 1-4pm. Events Coordinator, Kathy Garrison.Belfast, NY
email: kgarrison1@stny.rr.com 585-365-8856

AFFORDABLE SPACE FOR YOUR
WORKSHOP, PRESENTATION, TEAM-BUILDING ACTIVITY
OR ARTSY PARTY
Starting at 2.5 HOURS ~ $40.00
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LOCAL CALLS FOR ARTISTS

APRIL 9-18th CALL FOR PHOTOS~ TEEN PHOTO SHOW at David A. Howe Library. Entry Forms Public Viewing April 19th - May 5th.

Singers needed for "Against My Will" project Artist and Alfred University alum, Traci Molloy, has been working with students on an art project to speak out against sexual violence, entitled "Against My Will". There will be a public presentation including a theatrical piece for Wednesday, April 18 at 7:30PM. As a part of this presentation a choir will sing "Quiet" by MILCK. If you love to sing and are interested in being a part of this project, please contact
Luanne Crosby fclarke@alfred.edu for information about rehearsal times.
FUNDING FOR ARTISTS
Arts Servicies Initiative of Western NY "This page provides upcoming deadlines for artists and artwork submissions. We regularly hear from individual artists and non-profit organizations inquiring about calls for work and other artistic opportunities. This is a collection of those opportunities."

ART BIZ NEWS ~ LOCAL INVITATIONS FOR ENTREPRENEURS

APRIL 26TH ~ The Wellsville Development Corporation is proud to announce the first Banter, Business, & Beverages event of the year! This is meant to be an opportunity for local businesses and individuals alike to gather together, network, meet new faces, and visit with old friends. Banter, Business, & Beverages is open to all - WACOC members and non-members are welcome!
Attendees are encouraged to bring along business cards to enter into a Pay or Play speed-networking game that will happen throughout the evening! RSVP by emailing Carrie Redman at redmancarrie@hotmail.com. Reservations are not necessary to attend, but are appreciated for planning purposes.

MAY 1st-MAY 3rd~ The U.S. Small Business Administration and SCORE Association will host a free, 3-Day Virtual Conference during National Small Business Week. The conference will take place Tuesday, May 1 – Thursday, May 3 between 12:30 pm ET - 6:30 pm ET each day. Registration is free to the public.
A schedule of live events will be sent to registrants via email.Participate in this free, online conference to listen to practiced advice on current business strategies, meet other business owners, and chat with industry experts! The Virtual Conference offers all the best parts of an in-person conference, but without the hassle of traveling. The webinars include:
Hug Your Haters: How to Embrace Complaints & Keep Your Customers
Simple Steps to Choosing the Right Financing
Addressing Discrimination and Harassment in the Workplace
Sharing Your Story Through Video
Pop & Play: How Opening a Pop-Up Shop Can Help Launch Your Retail Brand
How Changing Consumer Behavior Impacts Your Business
How to Get New and Repeat Business On Autopilot with Email Marketing
Cybersecure Your Small Business
Managing Your Finances in the Cloud
Creating and Sustaining a Strong Social Presence
The U.S. Economic Outlook and Its Impact on Small Businesses
Grow Your Business in 2018
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GREEN MATTERS
LOCAL UPCYCLE ART PROJECT
"Waste Not, Make Art" During FREE Art Fridays at the Friendship Free Library Friday, April 20th from 7:15-9:00 p.m. Make Coiled paper baskets & bowls. Students will learn to create baskets and bowls using coils of old magazine pages or other recycled paper. There is no cost for the class, and participants need not bring any materials with them.

CALL FOR COLORED PLASTIC BOTTLE CAPS ~ "The Wellsville YMCA After School program needs colored bottle caps so start saving and let us know! All colors needed! We are working on a recycling project for Earth

🌏 Day!" Deliver to the Y at the Riverwalk Shopping Plaza in Wellsville or contact them to schedule pick up.

CALL FOR MASON JARS AND SIMILAR COVERED JARS ~ Alfred Box of Books Library is collecting these jars for an Earth Day project.

A Gift to Our Local Patrons
A registered recycling facility for several TerraCycle packaging recycling programs; Studio Collection of LISTED, CLEAN and DRY recyclable items began at the studio January 25, 2018. This is a FREE enrollment-based recycling program for local artists, patrons, and entrepreneurs. Get the links for guidelines and lists of accepted materials collected at the studio when you READ MORE ABOUT THIS.

Growing the Circle for Wellness

Growing a local Circle of Natural Feminine Energy for Creative Wellness & Intentional Unity for all who attend.Together let’s create a safe local environment for Sustainable Independent Wellness. Subscribe to Get Circle News

Next Circle is April 15th 7-9pm. RSVP by April 10th.
Get the 2018 Local Creative Wellness Circle Meeting schedule.
Any future revisions will be posted/noted there with a replacement pdf attachment.

NEW IN THE STUDIO

By request:
THESE WORKS ARE NOW AVAILABLE AS
11" x14" unframed poster prints.

APRIL 2018 OPEN STUDIO HOURS ~ Thursdays Noon - 5pm
MAY 2018 OPEN STUDIO HOURS ~ Mon. & Wed. Noon-4 & 5-8pm
Thursdays Noon -5pm
MAY 7th Afternoon hours cancelled~OPEN 5-8pm Only
CLOSED MAY 28, 2018
JUNE 2018 OPEN STUDIO HOURS Mon. & Wed. Noon-4 & 5-8pm
Thursdays Noon-5pm
CLOSED JUNE 13th for Creative Wellness Circle Activities
Closed JUNE 20th & 21st
UPDATED MONTHLY ~ CHECK HOURS AND ACCESSIBILITY
ONLINE SERVICES
Email and Online Messages are monitored on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

FOR WELLNESS SAKE
I will be participating in Screen-Free Week again this year
from April 30th – May 6th~ I will be unplugged from all the screens. If you need to reach me, feel free to call. Be sure to leave a message. I will call you back.
I will still be IN THE STUDIO. Visitors are welcome in the studio during scheduled appointments, events, classes, and OPEN STUDIO HOURS

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