Standing Rock Cultural Arts
19th Annual Dia de los Muertos
(Day of the Dead) art exhibition
19th Birthday of The North Water Street Gallery!
Featuring Vince Packard, Trey Berry, Nikki Puccini,
David Jerome Bragg, Thom Passarelli,
Heidi Horvath & more!
Paintings, prints, collage, puppets, masks.
Opening Reception:
Saturday October 30th
7:00 - 9:00 pm.
Exhibit up through November 27, 2021
Covid Protocols in place.
Masks and Social Distancing required.
Standing Rock Cultural Arts
Presents "No Regrets"
(Tattoos without Commitment)
Work by Audrey Henry and Wendi Koontz
Opening Reception
Friday, October 1st, 7:00-9:00pm
at the North Water Street Gallery
300 N. Water St. Suite H in Kent
As an artist I like to explore alternate mediums and I think it's
important that we take risks and explore new avenues of expression. I
recently, in my career path, had the opportunity to become a tattoo
artist allowing me to combine my employment with my passion.
This exhibit is important to us because it allows the viewer to be apart
of and possibly take home a small part of our life choices and
experiences with no regrets. Tattoos are a personal choice and in some
cases a permanent one. This exhibit allows you to have the beauty and
joy of a tattoo in a new way.
We hope that people find this show diverting and enjoyable, our goal is
to present people with a new way to see art differently.
Audrey Henry
With pieces by Wendi Koontz
Standing Rock Cultural Arts
Presents the 19th Annual
International Film Festival
CALL for FILMS
Maximum 15 Minutes in Length
November 30th Preferred Deadline
December 30th Final Deadline
Traditional, Experimental or Unconventional Entries Welcome
Festival Scheduled for the Kent Stage
January 28, 2021 at 9:00 pm
As Conditions Allow
Open to filmakers and videographers worldwide
with Original Work
ABOUT THE COMPETITION:
The competition takes place in the 1st part of the festival, among shorts that are screened from around the world. The two awards are:
1. The Juried Choice Award
2. The People's Choice Award
Criteria for Judging: 1. Originality 2. Technical Skill 3. Cultural Relevance
The Juried Choice Award is a framed certificate announcing Best of Show.
The People's Choice Award is $200 U.S. Cash award. The audience is given a ballot and votes for a favorite at intermission. Ballots are counted and winner is announced at the end of the night. The winner of the People's Choice award is also invited to be the featured artist for next year's festival.
Standing Rock Cultural Arts
and Grace Nestor-Louie
present
Paint and Sip
Oil Painting Class
Beginner to Moderate Skill Level
In Conjunction with the
Explore the Reef Exhibition
Saturday, September 11
7:00 to 8:30 pm
North Water Street Gallery
300 North Water Street
MATERIALS - Items Needed Per person
3 paintbrushes per person: small, medium, large
pencil, Paper Plate Pallets, Easel, Canvas
Group Items Needed
Acrylic paint, Gamsol Paint Thinner (No Vapor), Subject Matter, Wine, Snacks, Cups/plates/etc.
Materials will be provided if needed
Maximum number of students: 15 on a first come / first served basis
REGISTRATION FEE: $25 per student if SRCA provides materials
$20 if student provides their own materials
Standing Rock Cultural Arts
presents
Explore the Reef
Paintings Inspired by the Ocean
Grace Nestor-Louie
Opening Reception
Saturday, August 27, 7-9pm
.
Artist Bio
I am a self-taught oil painter that has been painting my whole life. I used to hide under the tables in preschool to draw instead of participating in nap time. At 16, I discovered oil paints in a high school art class and was immediately hooked. I have been using oil paints since. I liked how bold the colors could be and enjoyed the idea of using the same materials as the old masters.
2020 was the start of my art adventure. In 2019 I was at a desk job and wanted desperately to pursue my art. Till that point my art was always on the back burner due to school, work or life demands. My loving husband saw my longing and encouraged me to start pursuing my dream. He wanted me to be happy even though quitting a stable job for a very unstable art pursuit was risky. He believed in me.
I am now blessed to spend my days in my home studio painting with my cat. I sell my paintings off of my personal website, gracenestor.com and stream myself painting live on Twitch. My art pursuit has been an adventure and I can't wait to see what comes next.
Artist Statement
I am a fine art oil painter that uses bold, vibrant colors to illustrate the beauty of creation in my nature scenes. I want to give my viewers a glimpse of ecosystems that are not readily seen, but are an integral part of our world. I use many thin, transparent, glaze layers to build depth into the painting while simultaneously using visible strokes to add a touch of whimsy to my art. Painting creation is a way I show my appreciation for the wisdom of the creator and share his majesty with others.
Standing Rock Cultural Arts
presents
Sidewalk Cinema
Love and Monsters
Friday, August 27th at Dusk
Free in the Hometown Bank Plaza
Located in downtown Kent
at the corner of Main St. and Water.
MOVIE DESCRIPTION:
"Love and Monsters"
USA Release 2020
Run Time 1:49 - Rated: PG-13
Director: Michael Matthews
Writers: Screenplay by Brian Duffield and Matthew Robinson
Stars: Dylan O'Brian, Jessica Henwick, Michael Rooker, Dan Ewing, Ariana Greenblatt, Ellen Hollman
Nominated for an Oscar Award for Best Achievement in Visual Effects
Standing Rock Cultural Arts
is pleased to announce that we have received an
Arts Access Grant
from the
Ohio Arts Council
for our operating expenses between July 1, 2021 and June 30, 2022.
In reviewing the SRCA application, the panelists noted:
a. website was helpful and jam packed with events; great archive tab to see past offerings
b. like that they offer classes for children, which is so important
c. programming includes a variety of art offerings; free is great to broaden accessibility
d. love that there is paid staff, which is important, but would like to see paid full time staff
e. great outreach with school systems; great relationship with Kent State University
f. good measures to determine success
g. good in-kind support; diverse revenue stream
h. great to see they celebrate Day of the Dead, but there are missed teaching and learning moments; encourage them to reach out to Mexican artists to help plan event
i. encourage continuing to think outside of the box of how to reach other groups
We are grateful for all the support the arts receives from the legislators in Columbus and from The Ohio Arts Council. We truly believe the arts benefit all Ohioans culturally, educationally, and economically.
We invite you to come and visit our cultural art center in downtown Kent at 300 N. Water St., Suite H.
We have a longterm goal of having a larger facility that could serve an even larger audience. If you would like to learn more about our plans or have any other questions, feel free to contact us at any time.
Thank you again for supporting the arts in Ohio!
Standing Rock Cultural Arts
presents
Sidewalk Cinema
April and the Extraordinary World
Friday, July 30 at Dusk
Free in the Hometown Bank Plaza
Located in downtown Kent
at the corner of Main St. and Water.
MOVIE DESCRIPTION:
"April and The Extraordinary World"
USA Release 2016
Run Time 1:41 - Rated: PG
Directors: Christian Desmares, Franck Ekinci
Writers: Screenplay by Franck Ekinci, Benjamin Legrand, Jacques Tardi
Stars (voice): Paul Giamatti, Susan Sarandon, JK Simmons, Tony Hale
It's 1941 but France is trapped in the nineteenth century, governed by steam and Napoleon V, where scientists vanish mysteriously. Avril (Susan Sarandon), a teenage girl, goes in search of her missing scientist parents.
Standing Rock Cultural Arts
presents
Enigmatic Interlopers
A Celebration Among Aliens, Robots,
and the Creature Continuum
Work by Jo Westfall and Tony Contini
Opening Reception
Saturday, July 24, 7-9pm
.
Jo Westfall Bio
Jo Westfall is a designer of adornments,
delver of semi-conscious
concepts, and explorer of seams.
See more of her work at WestfallRefinery.com, The Hub Art Factory
in Canton, OH.
Toni Contini Bio
Tony Contini resides in Northeast Ohio and has been experimenting with
photography and mixed media art for more than 12 years. Mr. Contini
feels that instant film helps create a nostalgic undertone that
naturally cannot be captured using digital media. Keeping with the
nostalgic theme, in his mixed media work he pulls images out of American
science fiction and pulp magazines from the 70s, 80s, and 90s and
incorporates them into his pieces using a relief technique. Tony has a
love-hate relationship with the style he has chosen due to a portion of
the final piece being left up to chance and the permanence his work
produces. You can find more of his work at continiarts.com or Tusc Arts
Coop in New Philadelphia.
Standing Rock Cultural Arts
presents
Reclaiming the Virgin Forest
Art and furniture making
by featured artist Chadd Beverlin
View the Virtual Opening
Saturday, June 12th - View Now
Meet the artist in person at the gallery.
4-6pm, June 12th.
(10 people max at a time)
Exhibit runs through July 10th
ARTIST STATEMENT: Some of the lumber I reclaim is from factories built right after the Civil War. Some of these virgin forest exist right in our inner cities but the only places that still contain them are the old factories. So industrial factories can be just as important as barns, or even more so, being that they are in city scapes where you'd never imagine a virgin forest. I want people who come to the show to get a sense that the inner city which is clad with big buildings and streets was once a beautiful virgin forest.
Creative Music Camp at
Standing Rock Cultural Arts
from July 12 - 16
This is a great opportunity to enhance your playing,
be it your
interpretive skills or your expansion beyond classical music.
This program is for intermediate and advanced musicians, ages 14-18. No
experience with improvisation is necessary. We will delve into styles
from around the world, exploring concepts such as rhythmic hocketing,
ornamentation, narrative, motivic development, modal harmony,
collaboration, and self awareness.
Open to String and Woodwind Players
Fee: $190 for 5 sessions, 10am-1pm.
Register Here
Instructors:
Aaron Fried, KSU Stark Faculty Cellist
Jahna Stanton, Classical and Pop Violinist
Guest Artists:
Inti Hayma, Violinist, Singer, and EDM artist
Ed Caner, Physicist and Fiddler with Hey Mavis
Standing Rock Cultural Arts
and Kent Parks and Rec
present
Outdoor Summer Art Camp
Fred Fuller Park Pavillion 2 and 4
June 14th - June 30th. Ages 11-16
July 5th - July 21st. Ages 6-11
July 26th - July 29th.
Art Show at FJ Kluth Gallery
Standing Rock Cultural Arts
invites you to participate in
Children's Radio Theater
The New World Children's Theatre Writing Workshop
Enrolling Ages 6-17 · Saturdays beginning May 29, 2021 · 1-2pm
OUTDOORS in the Peace Garden, 300 N. Water St., Downtown Kent
Rain Location: N. Water Street Gallery - 300 N. Water St., Suite H. Downtown Kent
The Workshop will culminate in a radio play that will become a podcast.
Listen to last year's play, Arcade Cheezy Town, here (7 Episodes)
Jawbone Open Poetry Reading! April 30 & May 1st!
Friday, April 30 at 6PM, is at the amphitheater at Fred Fuller on
Middlebury Rd. Look for a stage in the gully below the picnic shelters,
and turn in there. We also have the first picnic shelter in case of
light rain. If heavy storms are predicted, we will probably drop back
to Zoom, but you will get an email/facebook post one way or the other as
weather info becomes available.
Saturday, May 1 at 2PM. will be down at the river, the traditional
Jawbone outdoor spot by the Stow St. Bridge, Where John Brown once had a
tannery.
Standing Rock Cultural Arts Presents the
Earth Day and Environmental Film Festival
Join us for three events:
I. 21st ANNUAL GROUP ENVIRONMENTAL
ART EXHIBITION Virtual Tour
II. PHOTO SHOOT OF COSTUMES. Saturday, April 24. 2-4pm. Dress up like an Animal or Eco Hero and have your picture taken by the Cuyahoga River under the Main Street Bridge in Downtown Kent.
III. ENVIRONMENTAL FILM SCREENING Saturday April 24. 7pm. Virtual Event.
Social Distance Protocols will be in place.
Visit the Who's Your Mama? page for updates.
Community Grant Awarded by the
Standing Rock Cultural Arts (SRCA) is proud to announce that we
have received a generous grant from Burton D. Morgan Foundation in
support of our operational expenses in 2021.
SRCA has enjoyed providing opportunities for artists to bring their
work to the public since 1992, and we have long dreamed of greater
funding to hire regular staff to develop a more stable and sustainable
business model. This grant from Burton D. Morgan Foundation is
instrumental in helping us achieve our dream, and insures that the
organization will be able to provide art and education opportunities in
the area for many years to come.
Programs like The New World Children's Theatre, The Downtown
Innovative Community Events(D.I.C.E.), regular Art Exhibitions in
Downtown Kent at The North Water Street Gallery, and Public Art projects
will greatly benefit from this grant.
ABOUT BURTON D. MORGAN FOUNDATION
Mission
Burton D. Morgan Foundation champions the entrepreneurial spirit,
contributes to a robust entrepreneurial ecosystem, and serves as a
leader in the field of entrepreneurship education.
Burton D. Morgan Foundation awards grants in its four
mission-related areas of focus: Youth Entrepreneurship, Collegiate
Entrepreneurship, Adult Entrepreneurship, and the Hudson Community.
In addition, the Foundation periodically makes proactive grants to
community organizations whose important work falls outside our
mission-related grant focus. These grants are usually made once a year
and are determined on a proactive basis by the Foundation's Trustees. We
do not accept requests for our proactive community grant making and
typically select a different group of recipient organizations each year.
The Foundation also makes some grants to organizations that support
philanthropy.
Standing Rock Cultural Arts is honored to be the recipient of this
unsolicited grant. I would like to thank Burton D. Morgan Foundation
for their generosity and wish it to remain prosperous for many years to
come.
The New World Children's Theatre
Writing Workshop
Enrolling Students Age 6-17.
Classes begin Saturday April 10, 2021. 1-2pm
WHERE: Virtual Zoom Meeting Classes.
The Workshop will culminate in a radio play that will become a podcast.
Listen to last year's play, Arcade Cheezy Town, here (7 Episodes):
Ages 6-17. Classes meet twice a week for 10 weeks to write the play.
Sessions are 4- 5pm on Thursdays and 1-2pm on Saturdays, although we are somewhat flexible.
Once the play is written, the kids meet for a couple of sessions at The North Water Street Gallery in Downtown Kent, using social distancing protocols, to record the voices for the play.
There will be a photo shoot where the students dress up as the characters from the play. Finally, a sound engineer will add sound effects, background music with input from the students, and create a final mix before publishing the work on the Standing Rock Cultural Arts' podbean.com website.
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 12
COST: $200.00 Per Student -Arrangements can be made for low-income families. -Scholarships Available
SIGN-UP: To learn more or to sign-up, contact Jeff Ingram at 330.673.4970 or info@standingrock.net
Standing Rock Cultural Arts Presents
The 18th Annual
Standing Rock
International Shorts
(Virtual) Festival
Short Films from Around the World
Saturday, March 6, 2021 at 8:00 pm
View the Film List
The People's Choice Award
Goes to The Price of Cheap Rent
1. "The Price of Cheap Rent" by Amina Sutton & Maya Tanaka. NYC.
2. "Yearbook" by Bernado Britto. NYC; "Get the Better" by Melissa
Ferrai. L.A.; and "Wade" Upamanyu Bhattacharyya & Kalp Sanghvi.
India; all tied for Runner-Up
JURIED CHOICE
1. "Keep Your American Dream" by Donald Black Jr.. Cleveland
2. "Wade" by Upamanyu Bhattacharyya & Kalp Sanghvi. India
3. "Spiral" by Alex Tsilifonis. Greece
Standing Rock Cultural Arts Presents
My Lethal Ingenue
Paintings by Madelyn Jack
Saturday, February 27, 2021
Virtual Opening at 7:00 pm
In-Person Viewing
Saturdays 1 to 5:00 pm
Or by Appointment
Madelyn says, "These feminine figures engage viewers with their direct gaze (or lack of) to inform a craving of admiration. Therefore, the lure of the seductress by their visionary charm is what my work is centralized on. Furthermore, my art does not live in the real world, meaning I have freedom to embellish and distort the compositions which house my enigmatic women. I frame the individuality of each figure with backgrounds of bold pattern which enhance the theme of my work and compliment the coloring of my figures body and clothing."
"The overall goal within my compositions is to celebrate the centrality of poisonous beauties which fascinate and bewitch all at once."
Join us Saturday evening, February 27th, for the first ever
With artist Madelyn Jack discussing her exhibition at the
North Water Street Gallery in Downtown Kent.
Standing Rock Cultural Arts Presents
Chuck Slonaker
Paintings and Sculpture
The Landmark Series
Paintings of local landmarks.
The Extinction Series
pays tribute to extinct and
endangered animals on Planet Earth.
through Saturday, February 20th, 2021
Standing Rock Cultural Arts presents
Arcade Cheezy Town
New World Children's Theatre
Standing Rock Cultural Arts welcomes you to The New World Children's Theatre Podcast of "Arcade Cheezy Town", a play written by the students of The New World Children's Theatre.
This is an original, world premiere, radio podcast.
Our story begins in Arcade Cheezy Town, a place that's part diner, part arcade, run by an ambitious couple, Bill and Melinda, who believe they can take over the world by feeding nachos to the gullible citizens of Anytown, USA.
Three kids, Jose, Jorge, and Penny, are playing arcade games getting ready to order some nachos......... Find out what happens next here: https://standingrock.podbean.com
In light of the corona virus pandemic, the students decided to record a radio podcast while spatially distancing in lieu of a staged performance.
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part of something amazing!
Become a MEMBER of Standing Rock Cultural Arts
and help support the arts !
CLICK HERE to view our 2018 Membership Brochure !
Greetings,
Standing Rock Cultural Arts is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) art and education organization based in downtown Kent. Our mission is to Build Community Through The Arts.
We nurture the spirit of creativity by providing opportunities for children and the public to explore the arts. We do this by providing opportunities for artists to bring their work to the community through exhibitions, poetry readings, workshops, theatrical productions, music performances, festivals, public art projects and special events.
In an effort to help support these community-enriching activities, we are offering a low-priced, tax-deductible Membership Plan to supplement our other funding. We have student memberships available for only $10 per year and a variety of plans to fit individuals, couples, families, and even businesses! All members will receive special benefits that are not generally available to the public.
Your membership and/or contribution is tax-deductible and greatly appreciated! Without the generous support of our donors and future members, we would not be able to offer the diverse quality cultural arts programming that we offer continuously throughout each year. There is no greater compliment to our organization about how valued our programming is to our community and area than your ongoing support! Checks may be made payable to:
Standing Rock Cultural Arts (SRCA)
300 N. Water St, Suite H.
Kent OH 44240
330-673-4970
Standing Rock Cultural Arts’ programming includes:
•New World Children’s Theatre Playwriting Workshop & Performances
•The Annual Standing Rock International Short Film/Video Festival
•The Annual Who’s Your Mama? Environmental Film & Earth Day Festival & Vegan Iron Chef Competition
•Routine Open Poetry Readings & weekend long Jawbone Open Poetry Celebration with Maj Ragain
•Routine Art Exhibitions including charitable collaborations with Hattie Larlham (benefiting differently-abled artists) & W.A.R.M. (Women’s Art Recognition Movement benefiting Safer Futures Domestic Violence Shelter) in addition to other annual exhibitions (Student, Environmental, & Dia de los Muertos), as well as newly themed shows
•D.I.C.E. (Downtown Innovative Community Events) in conjunction with other downtown area businesses
•Workshops (art, drumming, dance, writing, etc. as offered/available)
•Hosting of Around Town Folk Festival Performances & other music acts
•Public Murals
•Pro Arts Consulting
Ohio Arts Council Arts Access Grant
Standing Rock Cultural Arts is proud to announce
that we have received an Arts Access Grant from the Ohio Arts Council
for our operating
expenses between July 1, 2019 and June 30, 2020.
In reviewing the SRCA application, the panelists noted:
1. nice partnerships with local institutions
2. impressive amount of programming offered
3. appreciate the diversity of mediums and genres offered through
programs
4. sound practice-based structure in place
5. concern over lack of paid staff
We are grateful for all the support the arts receive from the legislators in Columbus and from The Ohio Arts Council. We truly
believe the arts benefit all Ohioans culturally, educationally, and eonomically.
The Arts Access program supports ongoing arts and
cultural activities in all genres that broaden opportunities
for the general public to participate in the arts. This
flexible two-year funding supports Ohio arts providers as they
make artistic experiences available to their communities, positioning
Ohio as a vibrant place to live, learn, work, and visit.
We invite you to come and visit our cultural art center in downtown Kent
at 300 N. Water St., Suite H. We have a long term goal of having a
larger facility that could serve an even larger audience in Kent and the
surrounding areas. If you would like to learn more about our plans or
have any other questions, feel free to contact me at any time.
Thank you again for supporting the arts in Ohio!
Jeff Ingram/Executive Director
Standing Rock Cultural Arts
300 N. Water St., Suite H
Kent, OH 44240
330-673-4970
www.standingrock.net
Standing Rock Cultural Arts is a non profit, 501(c)(3) charitable
organization. We invite and welcome sponsors to help cover expenses for
our art and educational activities. Donations are tax deductible.
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