Closure of FRC² With deep regret, we will no longer be continuing with FRC² at Front Range Community  College-Larimer Campus.  All activities will stop immediately, and all FRC² social media  sites will shut down on August 15, 2013. This shut down date will give you time to retrieve any important information on our  various FRC² sites, if you wish.   Please visit the FRC² website at www.frc2.org  and the FRC² blog at www.frcreativecommunity.blogspot.com for valuable information that was accumulated  over the years.  You can connect to the FRC² forum and gallery through the FRC² website.

With a lot of consideration, this decision was not made lightly.  The FRC² leadership team  has put a lot of time and effort into making FRC² a success over the years. I appreciate  the dedication of the whole leadership team past and present for their unwavering  commitment to FRC².  Each leader took on a role on the team and executed their  responsibilities without hesitation.  I want to thank each and everyone of them personally because they have truly devoted themselves to the promotion of FRCC and the MGD and ART programs: Linda Baldwin Jenn Blake Ce Bondhus Robin Huber Lane Leazer Janee (Cookson) Lensing Rory Maison Caitlin Ming Jacob Sparks And especially Karl Dukstein, Chair of the Creative Arts Design & Humanities at  Front Range Community College-Larimer Campus for his support and dedication of FRC²  and to Dale Rosenbach for his mentoring and support of FRC². And to our countless number of professionals that have committed there time and talent  to FRC²!  We have learned so much from their expertise! I wanted to let you know without  you none of this was possible! There are a number of reasons why the FRC² leadership team came to the conclusion to shut down. In short, many of our FRC² members have moved on to other things in their lives, and do not have the time to devote to FRC².  We started out very strong with a group of very enthusiastic members, but over the years we have not been able to capture that enthusiasm with the new crop of students coming into FRCC.  And we have not be able to recruit fresh leaders into the mix.      One of the main reasons, all of us started this group was to get in outside professionals in our fields to teach us things that we were missing in our education at FRCC.   However, it doesn't look good for FRCC to have these professionals come in and give of their time freely and no one shows up!  Everything we have done is to promote FRCC, so this lack of attendance does not look good through the eyes of the beholders. We have tried numerous ways and opportunities to get the attendance up, but it just isn't happening. So at this point, it is better to go out on top and know that we have been successful in our goals: "The Front Range Creative Community (FRC²) is a supportive and inspirational network of Front Range Community College creatives interested in the visual and written arts. Our purpose is to provide an informal environment where members can explore and express their creativity, develop and enhance their skills, and reach out into the local community. FRC²empowers members to pursue their dreams and share their special talents in order that each person can achieve his or her artistic goals." I am so proud to be a small part of this wonderful group of people! I want to personally thank you for your support and commitment to FRC²!  Please keep in touch and my door is always open to help in anyway if the need arises!  I have enjoyed getting to know you.  I have witness your artistic endeavors come alive and that has been something to remember! Always, Cheryl Matsumoto FRC² Facilitator cheryl@cscapes.net

Just leaving a note saying all further updates will be only on FRC2 Forum about this group.  If you would like to know about our group, please visit our website!

To visit the FRC2 website log on to:
www.frc2.org

To visit the FRC2 Forum log on to:
www.frc2.org/forums/

This blog will be closed by the end of the year!

Thanks for visiting us!

So...You want to go to Art School? Have a Career in the Arts?

A workshop/meeting for students interested in transferring to a 4-year Art School and pursuing a career in the ARTS.

Find out about Art Education, Museum Studies, Interior Design, Architectural Engineering and other opportunities for careers.

When: Friday, October 26
Time 12:00-1:30 pm
Where:  FRCC-Larimer Campus, Room MA 171 (Printmaking room)

Writing workshop

Poster Contest Opportunity

The 2013 ICAW Poster Contest is Here!

 

Join in the fun!
 

The International Compost Awareness Week Committee of the US Composting Council invites YOU to get involved in ICAW 2013. We're looking for anyone interested in participating in our 13th Annual Poster Contest. The winning poster will be used to promote International Compost Awareness Week, May 6 - May 12, 2013. 

2013 POSTER THEME:  

Compost: Nature's Way to Grow!

The competition is open to everyone and anyone who wants to help celebrate composting and promote the benefits of compost. We invite municipality and state agency representatives and industry professionals to join in the fun, along with students, youth groups, commercial composters, green industry businesses, gardeners and environmentalists! Whether you are a seasoned ICAW enthusiast or new to the celebration, we welcome your interest and support!

It's easy! Here's how to participate:

 

Submissions will be accepted from now until November 30, 2012. For more information on 2013 contest rules, regulations, and how to submit, please click here. The finalists will be announced on the US Composting Council Web site in December.

The Poster Contest Winner will have his/her poster reproduced and distributed nationwide. The poster, along with the artist's name, will be featured on the US Composting Council Web site, as well as on all ICAW print material and on USCC press releases promoting the Annual ICAW Celebration.

The successful poster winner will be awarded a $500 savings bond prize. The winners of the other two divisions will each receive a $100 savings bond prize. All participants will receive a certificate of participation. The three contest divisions are: grades 3-7, grades 8-12, college - adult.

This is YOUR opportunity to display your creative talent and show your belief in composting and in the benefits of using compost!

Sincerely,

Michael Virga

Executive Director

US Composting Council
5400 Grosvenor Lane
Bethesda, Maryland 20814
301-897-2715

AIGA Colorado Updates

Get Down ‘n’ Dirty with AIGA CO & FactoryMade Craftworks: DIY Terrarium workshop Sunday, September 30th FactoryMade 2000 21st Street, Boulder, CO 80302 12-1:30pm $15 for members and student members $25 for all non-members Terrariums are self-sustaining environments that mimic the closed-loop functions of many ecosystems. At this workshop you will make your very own mini-oasis using plants, pebbles, found objects, and whatever inspires you. All materials provided, but feel free to bring your own vessel if you have one you would like to use. The workshop will be led by local landscape designer Adam Clack of The Land Mechanic. One of FactoryMade's most popular DIY workshops (and soon to be featured in Sunset Magazine), Craftworks is open to AIGA members for a reduced rate. Cost includes all materials: glass vessel, plants, soil, and gravel material. Register Now

Calling All AIGA Members! You may already know that your membership gives you discounts on events like Craftworks workshops. But did you know you also get access to professional development webinars hosted by AIGA and Aquent as well as discounts to professional workshops and certificate courses? To learn more, visit: http://www.aiga.org/professional-development/ Not a member yet? Join Today

An Exciting Visit From an Icon Our year-long “Pursuit of Happiness” speaker series returned from its summer hiatus last Wednesday night at the Denver Art Museum as design legend Charles S. Anderson entertained the crowd with a humorous and colorful take on his career and our industry. The auditorium – crowded with students and teachers, professional and emerging designers, members and non-members – saw firsthand how Anderson’s extensive collection of licensed artwork has been put to use over several decades. The bright colors and humor of his Pop Ink collection, identity systems, and other works, ranging from posters to packaging, had everyone marveling at the big screen and laughing. And all the while there was a nice dichotomy to the evening as he had us contemplate the state of design today and how we can take action. AIGA Colorado would like to thank to our sponsors, French Paper – long-time CSA client – and Sprint Printing.  Join us next month for an evening with Alissa Walker, freelance writer and the creative mind behind gelatobaby.com! And thank you to everyone who attended, we had a packed house! If you were at the event, tag your photos with us on Facebook or Twitter (#aigaco) and we'll choose some to be featured on our site. Don't forget to tag all your posts for future events to be included in our recaps and follow-up conversations.

Stay in touch with AIGA Colorado Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Join us on LinkedIn Visit us at colorado.aiga.org		Upcoming Events Craftworks Terrarium Workshop September 30th Factory Made 2000 21st Street Boulder, CO 80302 12-1:30pm Bordo Bello October 6th Redline Gallery Well-Seasoned: A discussion with Ginger White October 11th Buzz October 16th Treehaus Bistro 1707 Lafayette St. Denver 8:30-10am Drink & Draw October 23rd Cap City Tavern 7-9pm Alyssa Walker November 8th Denver Art Museum 6-9pm

AIGA Event

Drink + Draw
Tuesday, September 11th 7-9pm
Cap City Tavern
1247 Bannock Street
Denver, CO 80204

Drink + Draw is back! In the spirit of back to school, we’re kicking off the season by harkening back to the good ol’ days of gluing things to paper and eating paste. Join us at Cap City Tavern on Tuesday, September 11th for a fun night of drinking, hanging out with friends and drawing with googly eyes!