The final film in the free "Friday After Hours" film series will be an Iranian film called “Dayereh (The Circle)." See the description at right.
NOW THROUGH MAY 9
Six Arts in Members have works on display until May 9 in the 2nd Floor Gallery in the Bartlett Village Hall, 228 S. Main Street, in a variety of media, including pencil, acrylic, photography, watercolor, ceramic, oil and mixed media. The gallery is free and open to the public from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday. Next up: June “Festival of the Arts Preview” of the artists work in the June 28-29 Festival of the Arts and then July-August “These Walls Can Talk” Photography Exhibit with the Bartlett Historical Society.
MAY 15 IS DEADLINE FOR ARTS FESTIVAL SPONSORS, ADS, FOOD VENDORS
Nearly 50 artists have already accepted the jury’s invitation to be at the June 28-29 Festival of the Arts. This year, we will present many forms of the cultural arts, including music and dance, storytelling, historical characters from Bartlett’s past in a drama by the Bartlett Historical Society, quilt making and culinary demonstrations, drumming circles and children’s art activities. If you were not able to attend the volunteer meeting, you can still become involved. Just respond to this email or call 630-372-4152.
If you want to be a Patron in which you purchase a “gift certificate” for $100 or more to buy art at the festival and receive a free 1/3 ad for your business or favorite organization, you must respond quickly. Attached is the patron form. All ads must be in by May 15. All sponsorships, advertising, food vendor forms are on the website at www.artsinbartlett.org or call 630-372-4152.
JUNE 28 and 29: Bartlett Festival of the Arts, a new expansion of the annual juried fine arts show.
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"After Hours" Film Series
Join us for the free Friday night "After Hours" film series, co-sponsored by the Bartlett Public Library and Arts in Bartlett. Upcoming films are at 7:30 p.m. on the dates below at the library at 800 S. Bartlett Road.
FRIDAY, May 9 Film
The final film in the free "Friday After Hours" film series. co-sponsored by the Bartlett Public Library and Arts in Bartlett, is May 9 at 7:30 p.m. at the library at 800 S. Bartlett Road This film is “Dayereh (The Circle)" a 2000 Iranian film in Persian with English subtitles, which won the coveted Golden Lion in at the Venice Film Festival. Director Jafar Panahi deals with a wide gamut of female gender issues in Iran, using a structure similar to the later films of Robert Altman, presenting a collage of separate incidents involving various characters who are somehow connected and come together at the end.
As Panahi's narrative shifts dynamically from woman to woman, their stories culminate with tremendous potency, transforming a shared sense of despair and injustice into one kinship, and even hope.
Every Little Buck Count$
The Bartlett Press, the newest newspaper in our area, is free to anyone who requests a subscription and is asking community groups to help spread the word. Arts in Bartlett gets $1 for every new subscriber form we return if they live in Bartlett and are not already receiving it. Attached is a form to fill out and return to us at Arts in Bartlett, PO Box 8393, Bartlett IL 60103.
News Briefs
3 Grants for 2008 for operations and program
A Target grant to support the International Chorus
A general operations grant from the Illinois Arts Council
A Youth Employment Grant from the Illinois Arts Council to give a talented high school student the opportunity to intern in the arts administration and education field. Karen Krieb, a senior at Elgin High School who has been a Youth Director on the board for two years, has filled that position.
Director and Music Director Needed for The Bartlett Park District’s “Seussical” Stephanie FitzSimons needs to fill two paid positions for the October production. Contact artsinbartlett@comcast.net for more information.
Ontarioville Art Seeks Artists for its 2nd Annual Fine Art Fair
Anita Komorski of the Ontarioville Art & Music League is soliciting artists for the Sept. 21 Art Fair in Jubilee Park in Hanover Park. Deadline is May 31 for applications. Contact Anita at 630-847-4784, ontariovilleart@ameritech.net for forms and more information.
You Too Can Be a Star!
Be part of the Arts in Bartlett International Chorus, now gaining fame wherever they appear, such as the Bartlett High School Spring Concert, where they received cheers and a standing ovation for their Chinese popular song. The chorus is now open for new members of any age. Upcoming appearances:
-At the Chinese Choral Festival May 31, 2 to 4 p.m. in the Prairie Center for the Arts in Schaumburg
-June 28-29 Bartlett Festival of the Arts.
-Practice is every Wednesday night at 7 p.m. at Victory Centre of Bartlett (SW corner of W. Bartlett Rd. and Rt. 59. Call Rita Lopienski at 630-213-0100 or email at rlopienski@pathwayseniorliving.com
