Jane Dewey receives Governor’s Award in the Arts

Hot off the presses!  It was just announced that Danville’s own Jane Dewey has received the 2021 Governor’s Award in the Arts for Education!  Jane is more than well known in the state for her arts activities and pioneering development of the arts programs in the Danville Schools as well as community involvement.

The Arts Commission is proud to have named Jane the 2015 Arts Citizen of the Year for her many contributions among them having served on the Board for a number of years.

Art-full Affair Sept. 10th and 11th

“Not Titled,” by Stephen Rolfe Powell, donated by Shelly Powell for live auction.

“Dawn” donated by Cheryl Chapman for live auction.

     The Art-full Affair is only held in odd-numbered years!  The event is the major source of funding for the children’s’ art programs and scholarships provided by the Arts Commission to foster opportunity and experiences in the arts for the children of our community.

Tickets to the event are $100.  Each ticket includes admission for two to the Preview Party on September 10th and ONE art pick at the Draw Party on September 11th from among the many pieces of artwork and art services donated by local artists and friends of art.  The event is hosted by Pioneer Playhouse, 840 Stanford Rd., Danville.

Only ticket holders and their guests are eligible to bid in the live auction at the Draw party.

The glass piece by Stephen Powell measures 6.5″ H X 4.75″ W X 4.75″ D.  It is signed and dated 1983.  Stephen joined the faculty at Centre College that year.  The retail value of the piece was listed at $3,000 a couple years ago.

The painting by Cheryl Chapman is oil on canvas and measures 36 x 36.  The gallery estimate of the painting is $3,200.

Additional pieces in the live auction will be announced at a later date.

Tickets are limited.  For information, contact Mimi Becker at arts@historicdanvilleky.com or text 859-691-0316.

Liz Orndorff named 2020 Arts Citizen of the Year

Local playwright, Liz Orndorff, was named 2020 Arts Citizen of the Year by the Arts Commission Board.  The announcement was made at the December Danville City Commission meeting and formally presented at the January Commission meeting.  Orndorff is an accomplished writer with multiple plays produced locally and regionally.  She has received several honors and been selected to attend prestigious writers’ programs.

Orndorff represented Danville in Carrickfergus as the first Sister Cities exchange artist.  In addition, she is the principal founder and president of Scarlet Cup Theater, a successful site – specific theater producing thought provoking American and European plays.

Orndorff has collaborated with the Arts Commission and the Agency for Substance Abuse Policy to write and direct three plays/musicals for middle and high school students which creatively address issues facing children today.

The annual award, selected and presented by the Arts Commission, recognizes individuals who have had an impact on the community through the advancement, support and use of the arts over their careers.

ART SEEK AND FIND – PLAY ALONG

ART SEEK AND FIND

Spend some time outside with your family.

Stroll around downtown and keep your eyes open.

Photos will be posted on Tuesdays and Fridays.  Click on Events Page for photo.

The rules are simple.

  1. Go for a walk, keeping your distance from others.  Wear your mask(s).
  2. Download this form from danvillearts.org and keep it handy.
  3. All details can be seen from public sidewalks. All items are between Constitution Square and Centre College and between Walnut and Broadway.
  4. Write down the detail name and location by number.
  5. Photos of details will appear on danvillearts.org events calendar.
  6. When it is all over, send a snapshot of your completed form to arts@historicdanvilleky.com. Send us a photo of you on your search if you want.
  7. Fill out section giving us permission to post or print your photo if you want.

DETAIL LIST

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Names of participants________________________________________

Email (if you wish) ___________________________________________

Do we have your permission to post photos? YES _____ NO _____

If yes, we must have your email for confirmation.

 

Return to Arts Commission at arts@historicdanvilleky.com

 

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Please play responsibly and safely!

Thank you, and have a good time!

The Arts Commission

 

Arts Commission programs postponed

The Arts Commission is postponing all events scheduled until April 18th, or until we are advised by the Health Department and our partner organizations that regular programming can be safely resumed.  We encourage all our friends to stay safe and careful.