Triangle ArtWorks -- a new Triangle non-profit promotes the region's arts

New is a relative term, Triangle ArtWorks was founded in August 2010 with the following mission:

MISSION: The mission of the Organization is to provide the services, support and resources necessary to cultivate and ensure a vibrant creative community in the Triangle region of North Carolina.

Basically we (I'm on the Board) want to be the glue for the Triangle art community. One thing we've done is to create an Arts Directory that links to organizations and businesses.  Follow the link if you want to add an entry or suggest a new category. We also maintain a directory of resources for artists available here. Check it out and let us know if you have suggestions.

We, of course, don't ignore the social media. Join us:

Facebook page
Tritter account @ TriArtWorks
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Artists make more than the average worker!?

A recent National Endowment for the Arts study reports that, on average, artists make over $43,000 per year. Hmmm, I'm guessing George Clooney, Jeff Koons and Lady Gaga sort of skew the average a bit!  Here's the NYT's lead in:

Artists in America constitute a tiny portion of the nation’s work force, but they tend to be more entrepreneurial, better educated and, with a median salary of $43,230, better paid than the average worker by nearly $4,000...

Good site for artist opportunitities in North Carolina

Are you looking for opportunities for funding your art?  The NC Arts Everyday site includes a page that tracks arts opportunities both inside and outside the state.  It's updated every couple of weeks.  Good luck!

Award to the Town of Chapel Hill for a green artwork

The American Society of Landscape Architects recognized the Town of Chapel Hill for a unique stormwater project that doubles as a sculpture. The project called H2O Flow was designed by artist Michael Roy Layne. Well done Chapel Hill! The project can be seen from the patio outside Council Chambers at Town Hall.

West End Poets Festival tomorrow, Saturday Oct 15th!

The Town of Carrboro is hosting a free day of poetry reading at the Carrboro Century Center (100 N. Greensboro St) in Century Hall, tomorrow October 15th.  The day begins at 11 and runs all the way to 11 at night.  The festival includes a southern buffet dinner and social starting at 6 pm with the East Cackalacky band providing entertainment.  

The local group Sacrificial Poets will host a youth slam at 9:15pm in conjunction with the festival. Open for ages 13-19: 3 rounds with 3:30 time limit per poem. The winner will earn a spot in the 2012 Sacrificial Poets Grand Slam Finals. Top three poets will also receive prizes.

West End Poets Festival

October 15, 2011

11am-11pm

Carrboro century Center

Final Schedule

11:00-11:15-             Marta Nuñez-Pouzols

11:20-11:35-             Chris Slydel

11:40-11:55-             Guillermo Parra

12:00-12:15-             Alice Osborn

12:20-12:35            Joseph Fletcher

12:40-12:55-            Ricky Garni

1:00-1:15-             Malaika King Albrecht

1:20-1:35-             J. Peter Moore

1:40-1:55-             Jodi Barnes

25 Minute Break

2:20-2:35-            Dianne Timblin

2:40-2:55-             David Need

3:00-3:15-             Hassan Melehy

3:20-3:35-             Magdalena Zurawski|

3:40-3:55-             Allison Curseen

4:00-4:15-             Jay Bryan

4:20-4:35-             Grey Brown

4:40-4:55-             Maura High

5:00-5:15-             Tyler Johnson

5:20-5:35-             Susan Spalt

6:00-7:15             Poets’ Social with Special Guest the East Cackalacky Band
Southern Buffet Dinner will be provided
Carrboro Century Hall

7:25-7:40-             Joanna Catherine Scott

7:45-8:00-             Chris Vitiello

8:05-8:20-             Laura Jaramillo

8:25-8:40-             Patrick Herron

8:45-9:00-             Brian Howe

Sacrificial Poets will host a youth slam at 9:15pm in conjunction with the festival. Open for ages 13-19: 3 rounds with 3:30 time limit per poem. The winner will earn a spot in the 2012 Sacrificial Poets Grand Slam Finals. Top three poets will also receive prizes.