Union Parish artists invited to show works March 26
Union Parish artists are invited to participate in the Union Arts Council tenth annual Competitive Art Exhibition in Farmerville on March 26. The showing of local artworks will be held in The Dance Studio of Union Parish, 301 N. Lafayette Street, Farmerville.
Juror for this year’s event will be Clifford Tresner, Professor of Art and Art Program Coordinator at the University of Louisiana-Monroe. Artworks in all media (paintings, drawings, sculpture, photography, fiber arts, etc.) will be accepted on Friday, March 25, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Youth in grades 9 through 12 may also enter. For complete information, call 281-389-1911. CLICK HERE for complete details on entering the show.
Union Parish artists are invited to participate in the Union Arts Council tenth annual Competitive Art Exhibition in Farmerville on March 26. The showing of local artworks will be held in The Dance Studio of Union Parish, 301 N. Lafayette Street, Farmerville.
Juror for this year’s event will be Clifford Tresner, Professor of Art and Art Program Coordinator at the University of Louisiana-Monroe. Artworks in all media (paintings, drawings, sculpture, photography, fiber arts, etc.) will be accepted on Friday, March 25, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Youth in grades 9 through 12 may also enter. For complete information, call 281-389-1911. CLICK HERE for complete details on entering the show.
Claire Vangelisti named UAC "Artist of the Month"
TA-DA! Union Arts Council proudly announces its Artist of the Month for January 2022: operatic singer Claire Vangelisti!
With a voice that has been described as “pure, lovely, vibrant, truthful, and lustrous,” Claire Vangelisti has found success on both national and international stages, singing operatic repertoire from Bach to Berg. She holds a Doctorate of Musical Arts from the University of Texas at Austin, and is currently Professor of Music and Voice Program Coordinator at the University of Louisiana at Monroe.
Vangelisti has received many honors and awards in recognition for excellence in teaching, as well as in performing. In 2005 and 2006, she was nominated and listed in Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers. In 2007, Vangelisti received an Outstanding Alumni Award from her undergraduate alma mater Central Washington University, honored for her career achievements post-graduation. In 2012, Vangelisti received a Foundation Award for Excellence in Creative/Artistic Activity from the University of Louisiana at Monroe.
Vangelisti has performed as concert soloist in many works including Mozart's “Great” Mass in C Minor, Solemn Vespers, and Mass in C Major, as well as Schubert's Mass No. 2 in G Major, Vivaldi's Gloria, Rutter's Requiem, Handel's Judas Maccabaeus and Messiah, Haydn's Lord Nelson Mass, and Bach’s B Minor Mass.
She has appeared as a guest soloist with The San Antonio Symphony, The Temple Philharmonic Orchestra, The Laredo Philharmonic Orchestra, The Texas Chamber Consort, Austin Civic Chorus, Austin Civic Orchestra, Austin Symphonic Band and The Austin Chamber Ensemble.
Her superb voice and sparkling stage presence have taken her to several performances in Europe, as well. She and pianist Richard Seiler performed locally in 2015 for a Union Arts Council dinner theater event at Edgewood Plantation and for Downsville Charter School high school students.
Makers Fair set for November 5 The Union Arts Council will hold its annual Makers Fair on Saturday, Nov. 5, in the Willie Davis Recreation Center, 116 Cox Ferry Rd., Farmerville, Louisiana. For crafters interested in being vendors: All items should be made by YOU...no imported items, retail items, or refinished furniture. Made items can include woodworks, jellies, toys, decorations, clothing, quilts, metal works, jewelry, paintings, dolls, sculpture, musical instruments, pottery, cakes, signs, leather works, game calls, soaps, fiber arts, books, home and garden accessories, robots or other mechanical devices. FEES: $30 per 8' table. SPACE MUST BE RESERVED AND PAID IN ADVANCE. Contact Tammy McKown at 281-389-1911 or tammy.mckown@att.net. DEADLINE FOR SIGNUP is SEPTEMBER 30. CLICK HERE for complete instructions and sign-up form. Union Arts Council, serving the people of Union Parish, Louisiana.
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