Sunnyslope Art Walk
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Sunnyslope is seeking artists for its 9th Sunnyslope Art Walk!
The event will be Saturday, April 14 from 5-9 p.m. in various locations along Central Ave. from Dunlap south toward the canal. Application is required for consideration and participation is restricted to artists selected by Sunnyslope 2nd Saturdays committee. All work must be original and for sale. No dealers or representatives are allowed. Application deadline is March 1, 2012. Apply before February 17 to save $5 on the application fee!
Attached are the Sunnyslope Art Walk application and conditions of show for the April 14 event.
A few important new things to note and old things to remember:
- Submit electronic applications via email to: artwalk@sunnyslopecommunity.org
- You must submit an application, even if you have participated in past shows.
- If you participated in a Sunnyslope Art Walk in the past 12 months (April 2011 or October 2011), you do not need to submit samples UNLESS you wish to include new media*
- The application fee is $20 for applications received by February 17.
- After February 17, the application fee increases to $25.
- Applications will not be accepted after March 1.
- Artists will be notified March 12.
- We have gotten too big to accommodate special requests regarding venue and placement.
Under 18: There is a different application for artists under the age of 18, since signature of a parent or guardian is required. Request an application for a minor by calling Christina at 602-870-6060 x1174.
The application may also be downloaded from www.sunnyslopecommunity.org.
* For example: If, in past shows you’ve shown your paintings and, in April, you would like to show your paintings AND sculptures – send samples of sculpture. However, in the event we are unable to locate the samples you submitted for past shows, we reserve the right to request samples for consideration.
Thanks!
Christina | Neighborhood Relations Manager | John C. Lincoln Health Network
602-870-6060 ext. 1174 | JCL.com
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Hear Michael Dixon interview Christina Plante about the very first Sunnyslope Art Walk in 2008 on News-Talk 92-3 KTAR. All the information still applies to the event each April and October.
Hear Christina and Tom interviewed in October 2010 on CBS Radio Phoenix (KOOL-FM and KMLE-FM) about the twice-yearly Sunnyslope Art Walk.
See you at the next Art Walk Saturday October 8th!
A GLANCE BACK AT PAST ARTWALKS SINCE 2008:
SHELTER FROM A MICROBURST: APRIL 9, 2011.
Dottie Sharkie and Carol Pacey, the Jump Back Brothers.
It was an unplanned way to promote that Sunnyslope Art Walk also has indoor activity.
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Quiet before the storm... Autumn motif
Visual artists at Central Slope-Eco-Design-Market
Decades Too Late at American Valet: "One of the vendors in my area, who was right next to the PA, expressed concern for the volume BEFORE the music began. I assured her I was on top of it. Apparently we won her over because she sang and danced along all night, and she had LOTS of customers. At the end of the night she told us the music was awesome, so that's good."
Full Moon Jazz at MWL Architects: "We got tired of playing 'Summertime,' so we switched to 'Autumn Leaves.' Bill's guitar solos were really on this night, and Mollie even sang some Howlin' Wolf. But the volume was reasonable enough for visual artists to have conversation with potential buyers."
Nightfall drums up business
Orquesta Kaliente at Salvadoreno Restauraunt
Grinder's Coffee, ground zero for Sunnyslope Second Saturday/Art Walk, was REALLY rockin'...
Hacksaw's Blues (with 2/3rds Midnite Blues) The REAL Dennis Miller
Jimmy Peyton (leader of Midnite Blues since 1976 in Phoenix) sings his heart out
The Beaded Lizards appear indoors at the Sunnyslope Village Center. Jeanne Winograd (seated at left), and hatted Lon Austin (organizer of the Phoenix Traditions Folk Festival held each 3rd weekend of March at Glendale's Sahuaro Ranch Park) join the participants: "I ran into a local who sat in on my half-hour set who told me how much he enjoyed ALL of the live music around the community. Isn't that SWEET! Thanks for making the Sunnyslope Art Walk a super fun and successful experience. Many thanks to the committee's positive attitude about everything."
Two angles of Ragamuffin Stampede
Anamieke Quinn (left) and Lisa Lemke McKay were hit picks, garnering rave reviews from the crowd drawn to the corner of Central and Townley: "Good to hear positive feedback. It was a fun time. Hear me roar!"
Phoenix favorites Desert Gumbo: "The Sunnyslope Art Walk is a joy to work with."
The Baker's Daughter Chocolatier and Pastry Chef (adjacent to Karl's Quality Bakery in Sunnyslope), 8847 N. 7th Ave., always woos art walkers: mailto:karlsqb@qwest.net 602-997-7849.
Green chilis roast up another art walk...
Down Central Avenue, Bomberos wine bar was one stopping point. After dark live Columbian and Brazilian music drifted from its open patio. NOW...announcing a new restaurant in that location: Timo (Italian for "thyme") Wood Oven and Wine Bar. 8801 N. Central Ave, Phoenix, 85020. Opening September 2011. A beer and wine garden will welcome art walkers in an adjoining space next to its back patio.
The difference between night and day...
The event started in 2008. A couple headliners have been Midnite Blues and Chuck Hall. But it's more than just blues...
Try Me Bicycle at Neilsen Galleries I Me Mine at MWL Architects
Caji & Salome at Bombero's Second Time Ever at Salvadoreno Restaurant
Arizona Accordion Club at Central and Townley Rocket 88's at MyxMedia
Nazim Rashid & New Renaissance, the Swamp Coolers, and Hans Olson played at recent art walks. Other events have welcomed jazz pianist Pam Morita, singer/songwriter Bob Ryan, Western Folksinger Sue Harris, the Choirs at Phoenix College, and the bands Beggar's Clothes, Steelin' the Night Away, One Too Many, Cup O' Karma, Honey Pistol and Decades Too Late. Our goal is to feature this type of variety in the future.
All participants of each monthly Second Saturday event also participate in the art walk.
Here's what Christina Plante, Sunnyslope Art Walk Committe Chair/John C. Lincoln Hospital Neighborhood Relations, had to say following a recent art walk:
Thank you on behalf of the community for making our most recent Sunnyslope Artwalk a success. The show has grown tremendously and gets rave reviews from artists.
I hear things like:
“There were almost as many people at this event as there were at the Willo Historical Home Tour; which receives [more] news coverage as well as a full page ad in Phoenix Home & Gardens magazine. Keep up the good work.”
“It's probably the best cared for and organized show of its size (and many larger shows as well). I think it really adds something to the community.”
All of the contributions of our sponsors are critical to the event’s success. Please indulge me by allowing me to list them all, in case you were interested in what all goes into pulling this off:
Beginning the night before or very early that morning, American Valet stanchions off the Village Center parking lot areas we will be using to ensure no cars are taking artist spaces and provides an attendant beginning at 7 a.m. to ensure no one takes it upon themselves to move the stanchions and park there (which has happened in the past). The attendant stays through artist set up and helps control the flow of traffic and aids artist in unloading to expedite the process. Tom helped us this year. He showed great initiative and really hustled to get things done. American Valet also donates a shuttle and driver (shout out to Roddy!) to facilitate off-site parking. We encourage artists to park at Cowden Center, allowing patrons (a.k.a. SHOPPERS) more convenient parking.
Empire Power Systems donates the lighting and power equipment. Not only is this event intended to showcase the talent of Sunnyslope residents (31% of the artists live or work in Sunnyslope) but to showcase the community as a destination. We want visitors from all over to come out AT NIGHT and see that Sunnyslope is a safe and thriving community with businesses worthy of their consideration every day of the year! We can’t have an art event at night without light!
The Phoenix police officers to help ensure the crowd is orderly and provides security. Riding around on their bicycles, they visit with artists and attendees which definitely contributes to the friendly sense of community so many reference. And, city council office helps facilitate graffiti removal and street landscape maintenance in time to put Sunnyslope’s best foot forward for visitors.
Nielsen Galleries and myxMedia Design Center are instrumental in the jurrying of artists, as well as, development of promotional fliers. myxMedia has been working on finalizing a logo for the artwalk which will help to increase recognition of the event.
Grinders Coffee provides the seating for various music venues.
And both Grinders and myxMedia sustain the momentum of artwalk by offering special events on the second Saturday of each month.
John C. Lincoln, in addition to providing the staffing resources of Margaret Wagner-Smith and me, provide printing and marketing support to help get the word out about the event. You can imagine all the details from processing applications to creating signage to event set up and tear down… there are so many moving parts to this event and Margaret’s contribution helps it run like a well oiled machine!
One other contributor who cannot go unmentioned is Sunnyslope resident Tom Coulson. Since its inception, Tom has single-handedly coordinated the music for the artwalk, as well as, drumming in Hacksaws Blues.
I hope you will continue to support the event. As you can see, without any one of these pieces, the Sunnyslope Artwalk would not be the same. Your support makes a difference!
--Christina Plante, Sunnyslope Art Walk Committe Chair/John C. Lincoln Hospital Neighborhood Relations
Meanwhile Sunnyslope Second Saturday features free live music monthly at Grinder's Coffee.
