Bothwell Arts Center


 

  • ArtWalk 2009 

  • Summer Camps and Classes at the Bothwell

  • Rent the Bothwell - Classes, Events and more

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    ArtWalk Livermore

    A downtown arts exhibit and festival that benefits the Bothwell Arts Center

    www.ArtWalkLivermore.org
     
    ArtWalk Livermore returns again to downtown on October 10, 2009, from 11-5pm.

    A well-loved community event, ArtWalk draws upwards of 10,000 art lovers to the exhibits of 200 artists inside businesses and outside on the sidewalks and plazas of downtown Livermore. It draws people to walk, browse and shop creating a downtown arts district for a day while building a sense of community. Viewers enjoy a day filled with art, wine tasting at tasting rooms and wine bars, shopping, dining, live music in two outdoor locations, and more.

    Artists interested in registering for the event should sign up as early as possible. Early Birds will receive a discount on registrations postmarked by July 15, 2009. Deadline for standard rate is August 15th.  Click here to download the registration form for Artists.

    Participating Business, Booth Exhibitor (non-artists) and Sponsorship registration opens June 1, 2009 and forms will be up on the websites at that time.

    Our website will start evolving over the next several weeks as artists sign up. To see a sample of what is to come, you can still check out our 2008 ArtWalk website including the on-line galleries at www.artwalklivermore.org.

    As we continue to grow and strive to make the event even better, we need VOLUNTEERS to join committees for various parts of ArtWalk pre-planning and also to help during the day of the event. Please contact Linda Ryan ASAP if you are interested at lryan@BothwellArtsCenter.org or (925) 447-ARTS.
     

    Summer Camps and Classes at the Bothwell

     
    Many members and friends of the Bothwell have created summer arts programs designed to enrich the lives of your children—and some fun stuff for you, too!
     

    These camps and classes don’t happen in a sterile environment—they happen at the Bothwell Arts Center, where art is actually created on a daily basis. Home to 11 studio artists, art gym members, music teachers, actors, cultural arts groups and the base for many performing arts groups, the Bothwell is all about freedom to create, and a place to make it happen.

    Summer Studio Arts

    Studio Arts Experience for Kids: Diana Marion offers her art teaching talents to provide summer arts for kids from kindergarten through high school. From drawing, painting, printing to special projects kids love, the limited-size classes give your children hands-on teaching and personal attention from Sunset Elementary’s favorite art teacher.   See www.dianamarion.com for pricing and further information.
    une 15th through July 3rd, times varied.
     

    Children’s Art: Barbara Stanton’s popular Friday afternoon Children’s art class is full, but you can e-mail to be put on the waiting list at microangelo@earthlink.net. 

    Teen to Adult Art Instruction and Painting Help: Working on a painting and having trouble? Why don't you just drop in for one or two sessions and Barbara will help you through it. Classes are small and intimate. You will get individual instruction in either drawing or painting in a variety of mediums, depending on your currant skill level or interests. The class is geared towards each student and their goals. Info and signups: microangelo@earthlink.net. 
    6-9pm on Friday nights
     
    Hand-Tinting Black & White Photographs Workshop:  Award-winning photographer Lisa Rigge teaches techniques used to hand tint black and white photographs which were developed in the darkroom, along with some experimentation with coloring inkjet prints if desired. We will work with photo oils, oil pencils, and Conte pastels. It will be a day of exploration, creativity and fun! The instructor will provide darkroom prints and hand-tinting materials. You may also bring your own art supplies or photographs. This is open to artists or photographers at any level. No experience necessary.   Enrollment is limited to 10 people. See www.lisarigge.com for further info.
    June 27, 10am-2:30pm

    Miniature Oil Painting Workshop: Barbara Stanton, I.G.M.A. Fellow, is well known in the dollhouse world for her miniature oil paintings. You've seen her at the shows painting under a magnifying lens. Now is your chance to give it a try yourself! This class is geared for beginners and intermediate students. Barbara will carefully guide each student every step of the way. Says Barbara, YOU CAN DO IT! Learn some basic color mixing, composition, how to make a mini canvas, tips on framing and miniature painting techniques.   Sign up before July 1st and get a $10. discount! It's ton's of fun and no experience is necessary! Contact Barbara Stanton at microangelo@earthlink.net.

    Sat. August 15th 10:00AM – 4:30PM

    Still Life Workshops in Oils - Four Sessions:  Attend one or all four.  Instructor Geralidine Arata, MFA, Is an award-winning artist and the creator of the lovely mardi gras mask painting she graciously donated use of to us for our Mardi Gras poster and promotional materials, and her classes are always popular.  10:30am-3:30pm, $65 for one session, $110 for two, $160 for four.  See www.geraldinearata.com for additional information, registration and materials list. 
    July 19th, 26th, and August 2nd and 9th.
     
    Figure Drawing Workshop:  Live nude models, no instruction. Artists bring their own materials. Open to all artists. Students under 18 need a parental permission to attend. Coffee and refreshments are available. Individual sessions are $20. If you sign up and pay for the month in advance it's $18. per session. If you are interested in being on the e-mail reminder list, send a note to Barbara at microangelo@earthlink.net. You will be sent an e-mail the day before telling you about the model we will be drawing. 
    Friday mornings, 9:30am-12:30pm

     

    Summer Theatrical, Magic and Dance

    High School Acting Camps with the Livermore Shakespeare Festival: Are you a high school student interested in performing? Try the new Summer Acting Camp with the Livermore Shakespeare Festival. With an emphasis on acting and performance, this 10-day course will broaden a student’s perspective on Shakespeare by utilizing improvisation, theatre games, and stage fighting techniques. Never dull, this course is designed to activate one’s imagination and brighten any student’s summer. Students receive a free pass to Livermore Shakespeare’s Midsummer Night’s Dream and may be considered for minor roles in the production or perform a 10-minute skit pre-performance. Visit www.ShakespearesAssociates.org or contact Russ Marcel (Director of Education) at education@ShakespearesAssociates.org. Camp Dates: July 6-10 and 13-17 (Mondays - Fridays), 2:00-4:00 p.m. 

    ActSmART Children’s Theater Summer Camp – Pirates of Penzance! The ActSmart Children Theater 2009 program is Monday through Friday,  The camp location will be in Livermore at the Bothwell Center. The program is divided into two groups, one for children ages 3-10, and the other for juniors ages 11-17, and ends in performances on August 15th and August 16th at the Livermore Bankhead Theater. Enrollments before July 1st receive a discount of 10% off. For more information or to enroll your child, go to www.SmARTSunlimited.com or call 925-245-0283. 9AM to 4PM, July 20th through August 14th.

    Roy’s Magic Camp helps build children’s self-confidence and self-esteem, teaching beginners through intermediate level magic tricks culminating in performance and performance technique. Director Roy Porfido is a full-time professional magician, specializing in education, seen widely in the Bay Area and local television. See www.magiccamp.org for information and registration. Special needs welcome.
    Magic Camp runs July 20-31st. 
     

    Dance:  With classes for all ages, Livermore Dance Centre offers a variety of dance programs in a supportive environment, year-round.  See www.livermoredancecentre.com for details, or call 925-447-4994.

    Summer Music Programs:  Sycamore Strings Offers a Multitude of Courses this Summer, from Music and Movement, Beginning String Bass, Jazz Improv for Strings, Beginning Guitar for Chidlren and Parents, and even an Intro to Acting Course. New this summer as well is a Summer Youth Symphony Orchestra, sponsored by the Livermore-Amador Symphony. See www.sycamorestringsacademy.com/summerclasses2009 for full details.

    TEACH A CLASS YOURSELF!  Have something cool to share? Want to teach others?  Read on and explore the possibilities.

    RENT THE BOTHWELL

    The Freedom to Create and a Place to Make it Happen
     
    The Bothwell Arts Center serves as an arts incubator, offering affordable and rentable classroom, rehearsal, performance, event and studio rental space for artists, musicians, theatrical, acting, choral, and other individuals and groups with a cultural arts focus.
     

    Since we opened our doors in late 2006, over 9,000 people have benefited from classes, workshops, performances and events at the Bothwell Arts Center, from children to adults.

    Should you be interested in passing on your skills, there are several room rentals available, from the small visual artists’ classroom to the main auditorium. Contact us to find out room availability, request a rental application, or to get on the waiting list for artist studios, at bothwell@livermoreperformingarts.org, or 925-447-ARTS.

    Overview:

    The Bothwell Arts Center is the third component of the Performing Arts Center commitment to serving the entire Tri-Valley community. Through a generous arrangement with the Livermore Area Recreation and Park District, LVPAC is turning the Bothwell Center into a home and arts incubator for the visual and performing arts. With space for artist studios, rehearsal rooms, classrooms and several small performance venues, the Center is serving as a much needed support facility for the creation of arts and cultural programs that enrich the lives of adults and children. The Center also provides meeting space for area residents interested in arts and cultural activities.
    We do depend on fundraisers for a good portion of our budget.  Our main fundraisers are ArtWalk on the second Saturday of October, and an over-the-top Mardi Gras party we call New Orleans Bash at the Bothwell the Friday before Mardi Gras, generally in February.  Both offer significant exposure for sponsors, opportunities for volunteers and interns who want to get involved in event production, and a lot of fun for the attendees.
     
    Volunteers are always welcome.
     

    Location:

    2446 8th Street in Livermore, formerly the Bothwell Senior Center of the Livermore Area Recreation and Park District
     

    Size:

    Two performance venues, artists' studios, classroom, rehearsal, workshop, gallery, event rentals and meeting spaces.

    Contact Information:

    For rental and class information, contact Linda Ryan, Manager Bothwell Arts Center, at lryan@livermoreperformingarts.org or call 925-447-ARTS.