Hidden Gifts

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We all have gifts. Often they are hidden, even from ourselves. I hope this video inspires you to keep looking for your own special gift. Pat, Donn Young, and I are working hard to make the the RCC ARTS program the kind of place that welcomes and fosters everyone, regardless of their seeming difference- because we know there are hidden talents waiting to be drawn out.

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Check out Rocking the Arts at RCC!

Radial Design Project, Fall 2009 Design I Class

This is not every student's work in Design I class. I will add the missing works and repost.

Design Website

Check out this design website called Design Boom

Radio spot on Art School in UK- take a listen

Inside the Arts Schools is a interesting radio documentary on art schools today in the UK. Take a listen!

A good place to start

Does this do justice to either art or craft? Let's discuss it.

Tired of Recession? Think Creatively

We are going to have a great time thinking and acting creatively in the art program at RCC this coming year! Check out this video as a reminder of how important these habits are for our future and that of our children.

Enter FAFA this summer

Attention Students! FAFA is holding their exhibition this summer. Be sure to enter! We have always done well with winning awards (think $ in your pocket!) You can request an entry by email now. Here is the information:

The 2009 Fine Arts Festival of Rockingham County will be accepting entries as follows in Rockingham Community College's Whitcomb Student Center:

Literature & Music - Thursday, June 11 - 10-7

All Other Categories - Wednesday, June 24 - 10-4
Thursday, June 25 - 1-7

To obtain a copy of the 2009 Registration Packet, please send an e-mail to:
fineartsfestival@yahoo.com

News Article

Check out this article on last semester's artist visit by Ahmed Fadaam, Iraqi sculptor.

http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/iraqi_artist_speaks_to_rcc_art_class/8046/

Our Art is headed to Northern Ireland

Britt and Erica have flown away into the sunrise to visit Northern Ireland. They have taken our students' art, and their own, to share with students at our partner College in Newry, Northern Ireland. Thanks Dougal for making this happen. We look forward to your students work coming to see us next year! Man, wish I could say MY art has been exhibited in another country!

Top 10 Cities for Creative People

Great news! The RCC foundation has sponsored us again with money to help pay for our fall semester trip to Washington DC. THNAK YOU FOUNDATION GODS! Pat and I want to leave the Spring trip option up to the students to pick. We will gladly return to New York City, but Chicago has been suggested too. Here is a link to the top 10 places in the country for creative people. Check it out and be thinking about which of these would make a great trip. Go to http://www.streetdirectory.com/travel_guide/74718/real_estate/top_10_us_cities_for_creative_people.html
Post your ideas here!

Poly' Parade on the move

Artists Ian Gamble and Sarah Witt have created a new project to spur awareness of the waste material (plastic) and its uses called the Polymorphic Plastic Parade. Check out their new website and keep up with the BIG plans for this summer and beyond. Way to go Ian and Sarah! We are proud of your commitment to creativity and the environment.

International Arts Newsletter

Hi students and other art fans. Subscribe to this free newsletter on the arts and receive free news updates on art from around the world. go to http://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=artknowledge

Tour Our 2009 Student Show

Earn Cash from Your Art with Threadless

Josh Tucker just told me about a great looking website company called Threadless that is paying big bucks (from $2,000 up to $22,500) for great T-shirt designs. You can submit your design for a critique before submitting it for the prize money, so it can be a great learning experience too. If you are looking for cash to travel or need something to do instead of sitting around this summer wishing you could find a job, consider putting your talent to work and going after these prizes. Go here to view the rules and process for entering.

Jewelry Making Comes to RCC

Necklace by Amber

Our Sculpture I Class now offers metal casting as a big part of its curriculum. Students are enjoying making a wide range of objects including necklaces, rings, and key chain fobs. This affordable process is also making money for students who are selling their creations. Amber has sold several pieces right off her neck while at work. Another student sold enough to help finance his trip to New York City. Unfortunately, so much has sold we will have less to show in the Student Show. A few pieces will be on display at the Monday Opening.

We are looking for a display case to show off our creations for future shows. If anyone has access to one that could be donated to the program, please contact Mr. Drake.

Flash Animation now offered at RCC

Here are a few animations made by students at RCC. They are their first attempts. Students are currently working on their second attempts which are even better. This class will be offered next fall semester. You should be an experienced at drawing and either meet the prerequisites or show Mr. Drake your portfolio to get into the class.



Rock Drop by Brandon Wall



Mad Monster by Michael Williams

New Images and Animation from RCC Computer Arts Class

Helen Lauzau created this great image in Photoshop as an assignment in Art 171. Students are also learning basic Illustrator skills and Flash animation. Stay tuned for more great works!

High Line in NYC

Check out what they are doing in NYC to improve community and reconnect people to nature. We will look out for this on our trip.
If you cannot watch this You Tube at RCC, check out the High Line Blog.