Director's Blog

Art News 7/29/09

Hard to believe that August will be here this weekend.  Summer seems to be slipping by before I even had a chance to get bored with it. 

 
Before I know it a new year will be upon us, which means it's time to start setting directives for next year.
 
Which is why the board and I recently held a retreat where we reviewed what the Alliance has accomplished in the last year and had conversations on how we can best support and promote the arts in Jackson. 
 
We want to share with you the outcomes of that day as well as get your input on the course we plan to set for 2010.  
 
Please join me on August 20 from 5:30 - 7:30 in the Common Room at ART634 to not only give your feedback regarding the Alliance's plan but to also hear about other community initiatives and to mix and mingle with your fellow artists and arts administrators.  Look for more information regarding this meeting in the coming weeks. 
  
Your friend in the arts,
 
Alison's Signature
Alison Loveday
Arts and Cultural Alliance of Jackson County





Art News 7/15/09

On July 30 we have an exciting event coming to Jackson, the Blue Lake Youth Symphony Orchestra will be performing at JCC Potter Center to benefit the Jackson School of the Arts.

 
What makes this unique is that the JSA is looking for responsible families to host one of these young musicians for a 24 hour period.  Sound interesting?  I thought so and that is why I have volunteered to be one of the host families.
 
There are still students needing host families - join me in welcoming these talented students to Jackson by being a host family.  Contact Chris Gorton by email at clgorton@gmail.com for more information and to be part of this exciting opportunity!
  
Your friend in the arts,
 
Alison's Signature
Alison Loveday
Arts and Cultural Alliance of Jackson County





Art News 7/1/09

As a mother of a nine year old daughter my summer months are filled with summer play dates, pool parties, bike rides, and countless hours on the lake.  But no matter how busy we are I still hear the two phrases every parent dreads, "I am bored" or "there is nothing to do."  
 
But there is one thing that has caught her attention thanks to a friend and that is the Be Creative @ Your Library Summer Reading Program. 
 
The incentive sheets to read books that she would not normally read to the progress check off sheet...there are activities that are keeping her engaged and looking forward to going back to the library. 
 
So on those summer days when there is "nothing to do" go to the library and see what adventures await!     
 
  
Your friend in the arts,
 
Alison's Signature
Alison Loveday
Arts and Cultural Alliance of Jackson County
 





Art News 6/3/09

Summer is officially here - time to get outside!  There are so many events happening around town that it should not be a problem finding something to please everyone in your family. 
 
From attending the Blues Festival, Civil War Muster, Audubon Exhibit, the reopened Armory Arts Grand Gallery, hearing one of the local bands at a bar/restaurant or taking one of the many art classes that will be offered.  Everyday you can find an art happening going on. 
 
The question is no longer what is there to do in Jackson but how can I decide what to do!  I look forward to seeing you out and about town!
  
Your friend in the arts,
 
Alison's Signature
Alison Loveday
Arts and Cultural Alliance of Jackson County