The Arc of the Arts joins Generousart.org

The Arc of the Arts is excited to announce that we have joined Generousart.org, a website that uniquely markets local Austin artists and allows them to give back to local non-profits.  As a listed non-profit through Generous Art, we now have the opportunity to receive funds from artist sales through the website.

Artists join Generous Art sell their work through the website and donate 40% of their sale to a non-profit of their choice.

We are happy to support other artists within our community.  Please check out all of the artist at http://www.generousart.org/artists and buy some Art! Thank you.

Happy Valentine’s Video!

It’s Valentine’s Day and it just so happens that we’ve finished editing our first round of skits and episodes for everyone to watch!

Thanks to everyone who offered support if we made it to the final round of Toshiba’s Help the Helpers contest.  We’re looking forward to putting another video together for a fundraising opportunity in the next month or so since we didn’t get into the final round for Toshiba.  In the meantime we’ve updated our wish list and if there’s anything on the list you’d like to help us out with, please contact us at The Arc of The Arts (512) 524-2371.

We’ve started a new variety show and would love everyone’s suggestions on what to name the show!  It’ll continue to be a variety show similar to this video, we just want a fun title besides “The Arc of The Arts Variety Show”.  Let us know your ideas in the comments!

I ♥ Art Show!!

Please join us tomorrow February 1st from 6-8pm for our open house and February Art Show. We will have over 75 pieces of art, jewelry and fused glass for sale. Light refreshments and drinks will be served. Here is a preview:

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Peace and Painting, Getting Reel with Roane

MORE VIDEOS!  The class has collectively been coming up with original ideas for skits and shorts that we’re excited to get started on.  If you want notifications each time a new post is made, make sure to join our e-mail list.

Ben had the idea to continue what Bob Ross started.  If you’re not familiar with Bob, he had a television show called The Joy of Painting in which he would complete a painting in an hour’s time, explaining his techniques as he went.  Enjoy Ben’s lesson on highlights.

Roane is an avid movie watcher and is not afraid to hold back his opinions.  Check out his movie reviews and suggestions in this video.

A Collective Poem and Improv

After a long winter break, The Arc of The Arts has been hard at work to get more information and awareness to friends and family as to what we’re up to during classes.  We’ll continue to put up videos and photos of artwork and lessons, as well as skits we’ve been working on with our new fancy GREEN SCREEN!!  We are  living in the era of fancy special effects and The Arc of The Arts doesn’t plan on being left behind!

The current art lesson is focusing on perspective, specifically one point perspective.  Expect a video soon with details on what we’ve been working on including client examples!

During our Tuesday class, a group was led by instructor Sharon to create an original poem.  A discussion was held in which clients decided how the mood of the poem would affect the background music.  Sarah happened to bring her flute in and Ben is quite a drummer.  Patrick and Ben decided to act as readers.

If you have trouble viewing the video, the poem is as follows:

Rain falls, flowers grow,

Grass, trees and fruit,

The melodies of music are,

Constantly in my head,

On a summer day on a boat ride,

In a canoe, followed by a swan.

We also started up a skit session in which Andy and Stephen decided to perform some improv, here is the result:

Get Involved-Spotlight: The Arc of the Capital Area

Check out this amazing video and take a peek into the wonderful world of The Arc of the Arts. Thanks so much to KUT for make us their Get Involved – Spotlight.

Get Involved-Spotlight: The Arc of the Capital Area.

Winter Arts Movement Spectacular!!

Come and join us this Wednesday, December 7th from 6-8 for our annual winter holiday show!  There’ll be a live performance by artists who attend our music program at 6:30 accompanied by Ali Cardon.  We’ll have the 2012 calendars and new holiday greeting cards for sale along with the usual stunning artwork!

Art Lesson: Marbleizing

Art Lesson: Upside Down Portrait

Berry Austin Art Show!

The Arc of the Arts has a new art show in the community at Berry Austin frozen yogurt shop. This show features the work of Ali, Cheryl, Debbie, Emily, Janna, Josh and Melissa. Artworks will be available for sale through December. Perfect for holiday gift giving! Berry Austin is located at 5523 Balcones Dr. off of 2222 & Mopac 1.