Friday News: April 4, 2025

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! Creative Impact '25

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IN THIS EDITION Arts Council News BIG NEWS! Creative Impact Mixer is May 29th! Tickets on Sale Now! Sustainable Arts Program Class Registration - MARKETING THIS MONDAY OC Arts Month Update! Community Opportunities Hudson Valley Gives is May 21st - Register Today! Wallkill River Center’s THE PARTY - Celestial Fuller Moon Art Fest, Call for Artists The Orange County Career Job Fair Art of The ‘Loaf - OPEN CALL FOR ART Arts Mid Hudson Arts & Culture Project Grants Applications NOW OPEN Arts in the News - Orange County & Beyond The Animation Show of Shows 3rd Annual Transgender Day of Visibility Gala ARTS COUNCIL NEWS BIG NEWS! INTRODUCING Creative Impact Mixer: Where Art Meets Opportunity! Thursday, May 29, 5pm -8pm Storm King Art Center TICKETS ONLY $30 or become an ambassador for a FREE ticket! Get ready for an evening where art ignites, ideas flow, and connections spark! Join us at the breathtaking Storm King Art Center, perched atop one of the most spectacular views in Orange County, for an evening of music, light apps, drinks, and creative synergy. We’re bringing together artists, business leaders, and community visionaries to weave new collaborations and fuel a thriving creative ecosystem. Let’s kick off the summer art season in style! Community starts with relationships - let’s build something extraordinary. Tickets are $30 - Get yours today! Become a Creative Impact Ambassador! The OCNY Arts Council is committed to program equity. Want to attend the event for FREE? Are you passionate about the arts and building community? Join us as a Creative Impact Ambassador and attend the Creative Impact Mixer for FREE while helping expand access to this inspiring event! As an Ambassador, you commit to selling just 2 tickets to support your community partners who may not otherwise be able to attend. In return, you’ll be recognized as a key part of our movement to strengthen arts and placemaking in Orange County! Limited Ambassador spots available. Reach out to us at connect@ocartscouncil.org to become a Creative Impact Ambassador! Sponsorship Opportunities Available Click HERE to review sponsorships, or reach out to connect@ocartscouncil.org to discuss sponsorship opportunities. CREATIVE IMPACT MIXER TICKETS HERE SAP CLASSSES ARE UNDERWAY! JOIN US FOR THE NEXT SESSION! Our SAP Intro CLass was an amazing success! Are you interested in joining us for one or more classes? Join us! We have NEW CLASSES EVERY WEEK! Our next class is: APRIL 7 - MARKETING ARTS This year we are holding classes on Monday evenings to accommodate those who may need to join us “after work” or after other daytime obligations. Need to come a few minutes late? Sure! We are interested in making sure our SAP classes are accessible to all! LEARN MORE AND REGISTER HERE REGISTER FOR SAP CLASSES HERE OC ARTS MONTH - UPDATE Did you miss the interest form deadline? The deadline for the interest form has passed but It’s not too late to join us! Email us at connect@ocartscouncil.org to find out how to still join us! Artists, arts organizations, venues, and anyone with arts events July 24 - September 18 is encouraged to reach out, even if you don’t have finalized plans. For those who already added your name— Be on the look out for next steps in your email. We will be contacting those signed up as we work through the gathered interest. COMMUNITY OPPORTUNTIES Hudson Valley Gives is May 21st! There's still time to register for #HVGives! Sign up by April 30 to be part of the 10th Annual GIVE WHERE YOU LIVE initiative. While you're there, sign up for a FREE training session!  Learn more and register HERE today! THE PARTY - Celestial Saturday, April 26, 2025 6pm - 9pm UAP + Polich Tallix 453 NY-17K, Rock Tavern, NY An evening of Art, Food & Music to support Wallkill River Center for the Arts (WRCA). Enjoy an immersive experience at a famous, creative cornerstone of our community, UAP + Polich Tallix. Click HERE more info and tickets. Fuller Moon Art Fest, Call for Artists Less than 2 weeks left to apply. Applications are open for artist participation in this year’s Fuller Moon Arts Fest, to be held on Saturday, August 16th, 1 - 9pm at Mountain Lake Park in Warwick, NY. Artist honorarium offered. Deadline April 15th! Artists who are interested in creating installations for the festival can read full guidelines and find a link to APPLY HERE The Orange County Career Job Fair is just around the corner, and it’s the perfect opportunity for job seekers to connect with employers in the area! If you’re looking for a job - considering this an event you don’t want to miss. Learn more HERE Art of The ‘Loaf - OPEN CALL FOR ART Calling all artists, photographers, creators, and visionaries! Art of the ‘Loaf is happening Saturday, April 19 at Oceane Vineyards (1661 Kings Hwy) from 7PM–11PM, and they want YOUR work in the show! Deadline approaching! Don’t miss out. Submit your art HERE Powered by Drew x Sugar Loaf Arts Collective with support from OCNY Arts Council Arts Mid Hudson Arts & Culture Project Grants Applications NOW OPEN Deadline: Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 11:59 PM Have questions about the application process? Mark your calendars now for these info sessions: In-Person Overview and Q&A Session Schedule: April 3 at 4:00 pm - Newburgh Free Library, 124 Grand St, Newburgh Virtual Q&A Session Schedule: Q&A sessions will be hosted on Zoom at various times. You must RSVP to receive Zoom access information. April 12 at 11:30 am April 16 at 1:00 pm April 18 at 3:00 pm April 22 at 3:00 pm April 23 at 11:00 am Make one-on-one Grant Assistance Appointments with Arts Mid Hudson: HERE Full grant and application info HERE ARTS IN THE NEWS Storm King Announces Special Exhibitions Opening May 7 Storm King Art Center has announced the Opening Day of their 2025 exhibition including: ► Kevin Beasley: PROSCENIUM | Rebirth / Growth: The Watch / Harvest / Dormancy: On Reflection ► Sonia Gomes: Ó Abre Alas! ► Outlooks: Dionne Lee More info HERE The Animation Show of Shows SUNY Orange - Orange County Community College The Animation Show of Shows, a short film festival, is being screened on Friday, April 4, 2025 in Harriman Hall 111 Film Theatre. Starting at 7pm, the films will roll for approximately ninety minutes. These films have been selected from thousands created around the globe. More info HERE 3rd Annual Transgender Day of Visibility Gala - presented by The New Paltz Drag Collective TONIGHT! The 3rd annual transgender day of visibility gala is tonight - come celebrate  trans art all night long! All proceeds from the gala will benefit House of Precise, Inc. - a local LGBTQ+ safe haven. $5 suggested donation at the door, along with bingo cards & raffle tickets for sale. Gala will be held on Friday, April 4th from 6pm -9pm in SUB 62/63. All are invited to attend (including community members!) More info HERE Hudson Valley’s Spring Craft Fairs, Street Fests, and Makers Markets Chronogram’s article on Sprint Craft Fairs includes Orange County events! Read the article HERE Send us your Press Release and/or links to articles relevant to our local arts community to see them here! Your monetary contributions are crucial to HELP THE ARTS CONTINUE TO THRIVE! DONATE NOW! The Orange County Arts Council is supported by the New York State Council on the Arts as well as the Orange County NY Executive’s Office and Legislature. Copyright (C) 2024 Orange County Arts Council. 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