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Call for Artists + News November, 2007
In This Issue
 
 
 
 
 
Featured Article

WE HAVE A WEBSITE!

The new I/ACT website is at troyarts.org.

We hope this will be a valuable means to spread the word about the growing cultural arts movement in the city of Troy, and Oakland County.

Website Objectives:

Information about I/ACT activities and Art Opportunities.

Portfolio pages for I/ACT members.

I/ACT member signup and newsletter link.

DONORS NEEDED
We are also seeking donors or sponsors to help with arts projects in Troy.

Fashion artist Diana Jellinek is our first official donor with a generous pledge of $500!

THANK YOU

To: Troy Chamber member
Tom Gross of Ford & Earl Architectural Design!

They have generously provided painting work space for our artists.  This has been a huge benefit which is greatly appreciated.

MANY THANKS ALSO
 
To: Michele Hodges, President
Troy Chamber of Commerce

Linda Shears,
Linda Shears Designs and
I/ACT Committee Chair

and Dr. Maria Hunciag
Art Specialist
Troy Public Library
Hello! This is the first email update directly from the I/ACT membership. Many thanks to everyone who has helped us during the start up process over the last 12+ months.

If you know of anyone who would like to be on the newsletter list, please email us: info@troyarts.org. Also there is a handy "forward email" link at the bottom left of this page.
Calling All Artists - Art Show & Sale Opportunity
The architectural design firm of Ford & Earl has offered to display the work of I/ACT member artists at their company's annual holiday party. This event is frequented by designers from around metro Detroit. It would offer an opportunity for Troy artists to have their work viewed by an influential group of decision makers.
  • Date: Thursday,  December 20th
  • Time: 4pm to 7pm
Please contact Linda Shears (248-642-5473) or
Charlene Brown (248-528-3876) for more information. 
Child Artist, Adrian JellinekChild Artist Adrian Jellinek
Child artist and Junior I/ACT member
Adrian Jellinek had a "One Man Show" at the Troy Library during the month of October.

Adrian  received the "Incredible Kid" award in 2007.  He also had some impressive sales at the recent Troy Kiwanis fundraiser at the Lasalle Bank headquarters.
I/ACT Mural Makes the News
Words At Play Mural Painted by I/ACT Artists
 
The "Words at Play" mural painted by artists
James Homer Brown, Diana Jellinek, Linda Shears and intern Annie Lloyd receive was recognized in a half page article in the August 12 issue of the Troy Eccentric.

This mural was designed for a children's speech therapy class and is an excellent example of the positive influence of public art in our society.  The mural has been on display in the Troy Public Library over the past few months.
Next I/ACT Meeting
  • Monday, December 3rd
  • Troy Public Library
  • Time 1:30 to 3:00 pm
  • Speaker is Alison Loveday From Artserve Michigan
    Advocates for the Arts

Alison is the Organizational Services Director for ArtServe. She will lead a discussion regarding the future of I/ACT, and methods of incorporation so, please make every effort to attend this meeting. 
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