Newshttp://firehouseart.orgFri, 18 May 2012 18:38:47 GMTSun, 13 May 2012 19:19:45 GMTCall for Artists Extendedhttp://firehouseart.org/call-for-artists-extendedSun, 13 May 2012 05:00:00 GMTFirehouse Art CenterWe are still looking for artists for 2013!  Want a solo show?  Want to get creative with one of our themes?  You now have until June 28th to submit your proposals.  Click on the link on our homepage for specifics.

]]>http://firehouseart.org/call-for-artists-extendedFilm Night, Pecha Kucha and Skyline High School, all happening this week!http://firehouseart.org/film-night-pecha-kucha-and-skyline-high-school-all-happening-this-weekTue, 10 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMTFirehouse Art CenterCome to our FREE film night on Wednesday at 7.30pm at the Firehouse Art Center on Fourth and Coffman in Old Town Longmont.

Rick Visser won the Boulder Community Media Award for best experimental art film with 'Circum' which he will be showing with poetry and multi media art. The event is free and open to the public.

 Then on Friday, join us at 7 for our popular Pecha Kucha event which will be fast and furious with a great variety of speakers as always.

 

Finally, on Saturday, we will be opening our Skyline High School show and the opening reception will be between 1 and 4pm.

 

All our events are free and open to the public - see you there!

]]>http://firehouseart.org/film-night-pecha-kucha-and-skyline-high-school-all-happening-this-weekArtist Talks on Saturday, March 10th at 2pmhttp://firehouseart.org/artist-talks-on-saturday-march-10th-at-2pmSat, 10 Mar 2012 06:00:00 GMTFirehouse Art CenterArtists Jim Shirey and Nancy Myer will be talking about their work and answering questions at the Gallery from 2pm today. The event is free and open to the public - we hope to see you there!

]]>http://firehouseart.org/artist-talks-on-saturday-march-10th-at-2pmNew Photography Show opens this Fridayhttp://firehouseart.org/new-photography-show-opens-this-fridayWed, 07 Mar 2012 06:00:00 GMTFirehouse Art CenterOur new photography show opens this Friday! 'Do you see what I see? What do you see?' features the work of photographers Nancy Myer and Jim Shirey.

 The opening reception will take place between 6 and 9 on Friday. It's free and open to the public - please join us!

]]>http://firehouseart.org/new-photography-show-opens-this-fridayPecha Kucha on Channel 8 this weekendhttp://firehouseart.org/pecha-kucha-on-channel-8-this-weekendThu, 01 Mar 2012 06:00:00 GMTFirehouse Art CenterOur last Pecha Kucha event is going to be on Channel 8 at noon on Friday, Saturday and Sunday this coming weekend! If you didn't get down here to see the fantastic presenters, here is your chance to see them!

]]>http://firehouseart.org/pecha-kucha-on-channel-8-this-weekendCraft Group this Thursday eveninghttp://firehouseart.org/craft-group-this-thursday-eveningThu, 23 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMTFirehouse Art CenterOur craft group is meeting this Thursday evening at 7.15pm until 9.45. It's an opportunity to come to the Firehouse and work on any crafts you are currently doing - knitting, tapestry, quilting, scrapbooking - any craft is welcome. Just bring yourself, your equipment and get to know some other crafters! To sign up for the group please call the Firehouse on 303-651-2787. It's free and open to anyone.

]]>http://firehouseart.org/craft-group-this-thursday-eveningTwo new exciting workshops in our calendar!http://firehouseart.org/two-new-exciting-workshops-in-our-calendarTue, 14 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMTFirehouse Art CenterWe have two new exciting workshops coming up at the Firehouse Art Center!

 

The first, to be hosted on Saturday, February 25th will be hosted by Cindy Banfield and is an introduction to the Open Studio Process - Drawing. Learn to combine art making with thoughtful writing and reflection. a safe place: free of comment of criticism to expand and explore your intuition and inner wisdom. No prior art or writing experience is necessary, just an open mind. This class is $15 per pupil and will take place from 10-12.

 The second workshop is a Collage workshop, hosted by Marian Hoffman Ting. This will be an opportunity to explore the medium of collage and for you to create your own unique piece of collage art. It will take place on March 3rd from 9-12 and the fee is $49 per student. Supplies will be provided.

Please see our calendar for more information on how to book these classes.

]]>http://firehouseart.org/two-new-exciting-workshops-in-our-calendarWeekend Art Classes for kids coming uphttp://firehouseart.org/weekend-art-classes-for-kids-coming-upMon, 06 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMTFirehouse Art CenterOur Saturday Afternoon Experience will take place this Saturday, February 11th. These classes are available for the children of members, aged 4 - 12.

The first class will take place at 2.45-3.45 and is suitable for kids aged 4-8. The second class is from 4.15 - 5.15 and is suitable for kids aged 9-12. Our teacher is Iskra Ivanova and this week we will be making snakes out of a variety of materials.

 If you are not a member and you would like to try out a class then you are welcome, provided places are available. Please call the Firehouse on 303-651-2787 or email us at info@firehouseart.org. We will need your name, email address, your kid's name and age and your postal address.

 

On Sunday morning we will be running a Valentine's Day Card Making session from 10am - 12pm. Come with Mom or Dad and make your Valentines Day Cards! All materials will be provided and it's free for members, and $6 for non members. It's suitable for kids of all ages - please accompany your child(ren) and work with them on their cards. Call the Firehouse to reserve your spot on 303-651-2787 or email at us info@firehouseart.org

]]>http://firehouseart.org/weekend-art-classes-for-kids-coming-upFebruary Film Night coming up on the 8th!http://firehouseart.org/february-film-night-coming-up-on-the-8thMon, 30 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMTFirehouse Art CenterOur February Film will be 'Binka - to tell a story about silence'. The event is free and open to the public and we will be serving food and drinks. Come along and see a fascinating documentary about a brave film maker. For more information see here

]]>http://firehouseart.org/february-film-night-coming-up-on-the-8th2012 Saturday Art Classes beginning this weekendhttp://firehouseart.org/2012-saturday-art-classes-beginning-this-weekendWed, 18 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMTFirehouse Art CenterThis Saturday our Saturday Art Experience classes for the children of members will be starting again. We have two classes available. The first is 2.45 until 3.45 for children aged 4-8 and the second is 4.15 until 5.15 for children aged 9-12. If you want to reserve a spot please call the Firehouse at 303-651-2787. If you are not a Family Member then you can try out a class for free before joining.

This week our teacher Iskra will be helping children to make sunflowers in the style of Gaugin.

]]>http://firehouseart.org/2012-saturday-art-classes-beginning-this-weekendCurtains Up! A new fiber show at the Firehouse Art Centerhttp://firehouseart.org/curtains-up-a-new-fiber-show-at-the-firehouse-art-centerMon, 16 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMTFirehouse Art CenterOur new Fiber show, Curtains Up! is now on at the Firehouse Art Center. Featuring the work of the Colorado based Boundless Fiber Artists group, the show is a fabulous demonstration of how different artists can be inspired. Taking a pair of theater curtains that were due to be thrown away, the artists cut up the curtains and divided the pieces among themselves. Each made a quilt with their piece and the results are now on the wall at the Firehouse. Come and be amazed at the diversity of ideas on show!

 Also showing now is an exhibition of works by Christine Broers, fiber artist and S L Broers Brown, a mixed media artist, of images of Longs Peak.

The show runs until February 15th and the gallery is open from Tuesday until Saturday, 12 until 5pm.

]]>http://firehouseart.org/curtains-up-a-new-fiber-show-at-the-firehouse-art-centerWhat is Pecha Kucha? Dates of Events at the Firehouse...http://firehouseart.org/what-is-pecha-kucha-dates-of-events-at-the-firehouseFri, 23 Dec 2011 06:00:00 GMTFirehouse Art CenterPecha Kucha Night was devised in Tokyo in February 2003 as an event for young designers to meet, network, and show their work in public. 

It has turned into a massive celebration, with events happening in hundreds of cities around the world, inspiring creatives worldwide. Drawing its name from the Japanese term for the sound of "chit chat," it rests on a presentation format that is based on a simple idea: 20 images x 20 seconds. It's a format that makes presentations concise, and keeps things moving at a rapid pace.

2012 PKN event dates at the Firehouse Art Center:

Feb 10th  -  April 13th  -  August 17th  -  October 12th

Are you passionate about something? Share it with us!

Click here to send inquiries about presenting on a topic that you are passionate about for one of these FUN event nights.

 

]]>http://firehouseart.org/what-is-pecha-kucha-dates-of-events-at-the-firehouseOrgullo Latino Show opens 16th Decemberhttp://firehouseart.org/orgullo-latinoWed, 07 Dec 2011 06:00:00 GMTFirehouse Art CenterOur Orgullo Latino show opens on December 16th at 6pm! Come and see the marvelous work made by our students from the Casa de la Esperanza in Longmont. Mexican treats and drinks will be served with wonderful music provided by our own Chi Chi Ledesma. The reception will run from 6 - 7.30pm and all are welcome to attend. The show will run until January 10th. See you there!

]]>http://firehouseart.org/orgullo-latinoChristmas Ornament Making at the Firehouse this Sundayhttp://firehouseart.org/christmas-ornament-making-at-the-firehouse-this-sundayWed, 07 Dec 2011 06:00:00 GMTFirehouse Art CenterThis Sunday from 10-12 we will be hosting a Christmas Ornament Making event suitable for children from 3 and a half and older. We will be making paper ornaments for your Christmas tree - come and join us! The cost is $6 per child.

]]>http://firehouseart.org/christmas-ornament-making-at-the-firehouse-this-sundayFREE Art Class for kids this Saturday!http://firehouseart.org/free-art-class-for-kids-this-saturdayWed, 07 Dec 2011 06:00:00 GMTFirehouse Art CenterThis Saturday the Firehouse Art Center is offering a free taster session at the 'Saturday Art Experience' - our art program for the children of members. There are two classes, one at 2.45 for 4-8 year olds and one at 4.15 for 9-12 year olds. Each class lasts an hour and will be taught by our Saturday teacher, Iskra Ivanova. If you would like to sign your child up please call the Firehouse at 303-651-2787.

]]>http://firehouseart.org/free-art-class-for-kids-this-saturdayObjects of Inspriation Show opens this Friday!http://firehouseart.org/objects-of-inspriation-show-opens-this-fridayWed, 09 Nov 2011 06:00:00 GMTFirehouse Art CenterOur new show at the Firehouse Art Center is 'Objects of Inspiration', opening on Friday with a reception from 6-9pm which is free and open to the public. All are welcome to attend!

The show is a collaborative effort from 8 artists using different media. What brings the work together in a common thread is that each piece of work is accompanied by an 'object of inspiration'. This exhibition gives a tantalizing glimpse of what inspires an artist to create a piece of work. We hope you will come and enjoy the show which is running between November 11th and December 16th.

 The artists showing are Marco Montanari, Marcela Ot'aloro G, Mark Rossier, Pete Wysong, Leah Bradley, Annette Coleman, Linda Gleitz and Jody Madsen.

]]>http://firehouseart.org/objects-of-inspriation-show-opens-this-fridayWelcome New Interim Executive Directorhttp://firehouseart.org/welcome-new-interim-executive-directorThu, 27 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMTFirehouse Art Center StaffGood luck and best wishes to former executive director, Paula Peacock. We appreciate her years of service and contribution of energy to the Firehouse Art Center.

Welcome to our new Interim Executive Director, Joanna Young who has recently begun her new position. Joanna can be reached at 303.651.2787 or info@firehouseart.org.

]]>http://firehouseart.org/welcome-new-interim-executive-directorCelebrating 25 years of community involvementhttp://firehouseart.org/celebrating-25-years-of-community-involvementTue, 18 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMTJoanna YoungThe Firehouse Art Center is celebrating 25 years of community involvement with great food and drink, conversation with friends and neighbors, and a chance to bid on a variety of silent auction items.

In 1986, the original firehouse was renovated into an art center for art classes for disabled children. This service to the community grew over the years to include a variety of classes for children and adults, fulfilling the mission of the Old Firehouse: education through art. Visual art exhibitions in the main gallery were added to provide opportunities for outstanding local and regional artists to show their work.

Help the Firehouse Art Center contribute to our community!

Our 25th Anniversary reception will be a fundraiser and we hope to raise enough money to launcyh a new program working with Title 1 elementary schools in the Longmont area.

Space is limited - we want to save you a spot. Please respond by Friday, October 14.

Food will be provided by 

See calendar for event details.

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