COTA (Celebration of the Arts) a Fine and Performing Art Fair in New Paltz, NY is seeking artists of all media to participate in our October 9th event.  COTA will be showcasing work from over 100 artists, selling their art directly to the public, offering some of the Hudson Valley’s finest, from pop art paintings to large- scale sculpture. There will also be a full roaster of musicians, dancers and performers, ranging from Rockabilly to a Shoe String Band and author/poetry readings as well as free sample dance classes throughout the day.  For applications and details please visit www.celebrationofthearts.net  Applications must be postmarked by September 9th.

Unison Gallery at Water Street Market announces a call for entries for its Third Annual Mini Works Show scheduled for its opening on September 18th 2010. Curated by Eileen Brand Hedley and April Warren, this year’s theme is “Submerged.”  Artists are challenged to create works in a 5" x 5"(no bigger or no smaller) format that conveys the hidden, covered or unknown parts of oneself or the environment around themselves. For last years show there were 75 participating artists with over 150 works, we planning on exceeding these numbers with your help. Deadline for submissions is Aug 30th.  
 
For the full prospectus please go to: http://www.unisonarts.org/images/Mini2010Prospectus.pdf  

From Jesse Towey and DJ Ali Gruber, SoulTown Productions
Rosendale, NY:

Break out the glittering glove and polish up your best moonwalk!  It's that time again! 

Michael Jackson's 2nd annual birthday party!!! 
Saturday, August 28th 
Market Market, Rosendale 
10 pm-2 am 
$5 cover 

Can you feel it?   
All MJ, All Night!  
  

Why "La Leona"?
La Leona means the lioness in Spanish.  And in ancient Egyptian mythology one of the most powerful and greatest lion headed goddesses was called Sekhmet. 

Sekhmet once called upon serves as a protector; sheltering the good and destroying the wicked.  She embodies the fire of the sun and carries the flame of enlightenment.  She has the knowlege and discipline necessary to control the energy she awakes without destroying herself.  As the patron goddess of La Leona Arts she represents passion, courage, strength and intense creative power. Hotep!  

Welcome to the La Leona Arts Blog!! 

Featuring Musings, Open Calls and critical Arts Info.  Will also be posting all of the lovely events you send me but am unable to email out in the weekly blast due to high volume.  So check back often to view what's going on in YOUR Arts network...near and far! 
 
*Very important:  If you want something posted email Sadee (at) LaLeonaArts.com and make sure your images are in jpeg format for quick upload.  Looking forward to this newest venture in community development. 

Peace,
Sadee
 
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