Special screening of "The Secret of Kells" will be held at the Lyman Performing Arts Center Aug. 20

On Friday, August 20, 7 p.m., in the Lyman Performing Arts Center (the PAC located in the Lyman High School) there will be a special showing of the Oscar-nominated animated film "The Secret of Kells." This film was shown in very limited venues late last year, and will not be released on DVD in the U.S. until October.

Also appearing will be Tod Polson, who is the color scripter for the film. Tod is a Wyoming native who has worked in animation in Europe, the Far East and America for many years. He will be discussing the making of "the Secret of Kells" and possibly showing pieces of his current short projects or one of his acclaimed short films.

And, this is a fund-raiser for the Uinta County Library System, so all proceeds go to an excellent cause.

FMI: 307-787-6529.

More info on the film at http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1026538/ and
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Secret_of_Kells

Take a photo of your library on Wyoming Snapshot Day Oct. 19

From the Wyoming State Library:

On Tuesday, Oct. 19, we want to collect your stories, photos, videos and patron numbers for Wyoming Libraries Snapshot Day to show the tremendous impact that the state's libraries have on Wyoming residents every single day. Snapshot Day events have been held in several other states with good success.

Snapshot Day will provide tools to use for advocacy with Legislators, Commissioners, local elected officials, donors and the public. To get the best "snapshot" of the entire state, we need participation from as many libraries as possible, and from all types of libraries -- public, academic, school and special.

For now -- please save the date! More specific information will be posted soon and announced through the Outrider and by the State Library and Wyoming Library Association e-mail lists. We will try to make it as simple as possible to participate and will provide forms and materials that you can use to make Snapshot Day a success in your library. We welcome any suggestions you may have. Questions?

Please direct questions to:

Susan Mark, 307-777-5915.
Lesley Rowbal, 307-777-7283

You may also call the Wyoming State Library's toll-free line at 1-800-264-1281 to reach either Susan or Lesley.

Wyoming Library Snapshot Day is a project of the Wyoming State Library and the Wyoming Library Association.

Gretel Ehrlich book signing Aug. 9 in Sheridan

Sheridan Staionery Books & Gallery will be conducting a book signing with noted Wyoming author Gretel Ehrlich on Monday, August 9, 5:30-7 p.m. A reception will follow. The event is free and open to the public.

Gretel Ehrlich is the author of several books including "The Solace of Open Spaces, "Heart Mountain", and "A Blizzard Year". She will be signing her newest book, "Empire of Ice" on August 9.

2 calls for entries from Lander Arts Center

Sept. 27 - Nov. 5, 2010, Opening Reception October 1, 2010

$1000 in prizes will be awarded! Deadline for entries, September 8, 2010. Notification of acceptance emailed September 15, 2010. Accepted artwork due September 24 at the Lander Art Center.

At a conference where an artist once spoke about her work in detail, the audience laughed out loud when halfway through she said, "As it turns out, I'm from Pittsburgh." After learning so much about her artwork, it seemed perfectly fitting that she would be from such a historically industrial city: her artwork was large steel sculptures.

Many of us make an exodus at some point in our lives, to seek out on our own. And those who don't might gladly identify with their background. Either way, our roots often appear in subtle and interesting ways even if we don't intend for it to happen or notice until later.

In this exhibition: "As it turns out, I'm from...," the object is to connect your artwork to your roots.
It may be a connection as simple as the artist mentioned above from Pittsburgh who makes large steel sculptures. Or it may be a connection more direct like painting place related childhood memories or using found objects from your hometown. The interpretation of the connection is in the hands of the artist.

Your "home" can be a city, state, country, or even an attitude or culture.

Thank-you!

Dannine Donaho, Assistant Director and NEAT Project Coordinator
Lander Art Center
224 Main St.
Lander, WY 82520
307-332-5772
dannine@landerartcenter.com

http://www.landerartcenter.com/
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August 20-September 24, 2010 Opening Reception August 20, 6-8 pm

Deadline August 11, 2010

Entries are limited to works depicting Wyoming residential or migratory fauna and flora. Horses, cattle, landscapes, and cultivated plants not acceptable.

Cracker and Frontier Ruckus making music in Victor

This week, the Teton Valley Foundation's "Music on Main" series presents Cracker and Frontier Ruckus. Travel across the border to Victor City Park from Jackson and Alta via the START bus. FMI: http://www.tetonvalleyfoundation.org/music-on-main.php

Reception for "Ghost in the Cargo Van" show Aug. 13 at the Corridor Gallery in Casper

"Coats That Were Wings," Luke Whitlatch, acrylic and dye on canvas, 14x28x16 inches, 2007

Press release from the Corridor Gallery in Casper:

Casper native Luke Whitlatch is making the trek from his current city of Los Angeles for the debut Casper showing of his artwork at the Corridor Gallery. The press and public are invited to attend the free opening reception on Friday, August 13, starting at 7 p.m. Luke will be present during the opening and presenting an artist’s talk the following day, Saturday August 14, at 2 p.m. The artist’s talk is also a free event to the press and public. Luke’s artwork will only be on display through Sunday, August 15, during business hours.

Luke creates intricate and colorful works of art on linen or canvas by bleeding aniline die initially and finishing with oil and acrylic paint. Luke’s works are then stretched onto handmade dimensional frames that lend shape to the work. Every aspect of this artwork is unique and visually stimulating.

“Ghost in the Cargo Van” Artist’s Statement

For a painting to be truly new it must be responsible for its own history, be it theoretical, technical or physical. “Ghost in the Cargo Van,” is a show about the things that you thought you saw. These images were made to pay homage to the past while rejuvenating historical ideas.

Abstract images rely on the viewer to project their personal opinions and experiences onto the images. Many legends and myths were created by this same phenomenon. Time aged mental recollections can lead to a person changing what they actually saw, into something completely different. When presented with limited amounts of recognizable imagery the viewer can create their own story based on shapes colors lines and past references.

Much is based on emotional recollection while making this work. These paintings are mostly based on personal experiences and emotional information. Modernist ideas of form and color give way to intuition. Specific experiences as well as short moments in time are not represented solely by visual imagery. A memory may be based on a smell, weather or a specific state of mind.

Abstract images allow for these types of variables to be expressed without being bogged down by representation. These paintings are interpretations of points in time that are important to me personally, however when they are finished they are no longer mine. A painting takes on a life of its own when put on display. The ghost of an image can live in the mind much longer than the image itself.

Event Details

“Ghost in the Cargo Van” -- Original Art by Luke Whitlatch

Located at The Corridor Gallery: 120 E. 2nd St. Casper, WY 82601

Free Admission

Opening Reception: Friday, August 13th at 7:00pm

Open Showing: Saturday, August 14th 10:00am to 5:00pm

Sunday, August 15th noon to 4pm

FMI: Please contact The Corridor Gallery at (307) 333-7035, Reed at (307) 259-8001 or visit http://www.thecorridorgallery.com/.

Karna Small Bodman on the "Road to Publication"

From the Jackson Hole Writers Conference:

Guest author Karna Small Bodman will present her program "Road to Publication -- from Ideas to Editors/Agents/Marketing and More," on Tuesday, August 3, 6:30 p.m., in the conference room at the Center for the Arts in Jackson. Karna will speak about the writer's journey. Getting ideas for the story, finding an editor/agent, marketing & publicity - what works and what doesn't.

Check out Karna's website, bio and info on her latest release, "Final Finesse," at http://www.karnabodman.com/

Come join us as Karna shares her experiences both as a writer and in the publishing world as an accomplished author of three novels. She is currently working on her fourth. Sign up is required, so please email me — Linda Hazen lahazen2003@yahoo.com — to let me know you will be attending. Karna will have books for purchase, and will be available to sign after the program.

Hope to see you all!

Linda, lahazen2003@yahoo.com