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of Commerce Displays Work by Local Artists (Apex, N.C.) The voice for the growing arts scene in Apex, the Apex Arts Council, has teamed with the Apex Chamber of Commerce to display work by local visual artists as part of the Council's Art Around Town program. Watercolors, acrylics, and mixed media pieces were hung recently throughout the Chamber office on Salem Street in downtown Apex. The Chamber hosts numerous membership meetings in their historic facility dating back to 1914 and their main lobby is a high-traffic area, making it an ideal location for showcasing local artists. "These unique pieces are a wonderful fit for the beautiful architecture of our office," said Brenda Steen, Chamber president, adding, "We have so many talented artists in our community, it's a pleasure to host their work." She added that many organizations rent the Chamber's board room so the exposure for exhibiting artists goes beyond the Chamber membership using the facility. Steen and her staff helped select eight pieces by five artists which will hang for eight weeks, rotating out to be replaced by new displays from other Arts Council members. "The Apex Chamber of Commerce has been so supportive of the Arts Council, we're thrilled to be able to give something back in the form of quality artwork," Tina Maloch, Arts Council president, said. The Art Around Town program connects local artists with local businesses and organizations looking to add local flavor to the interior of their offices or meeting spaces. Paintings, photographs, mixed media, and sculptures are displayed for anywhere from six weeks to three months and then exchanged for other pieces. The artwork displayed is for sale, and artist contact info is provided on-site. About the Apex Chamber of Commerce The Apex Chamber of Commerce is a voluntary, non-profit association made up of business people, professionals, churches, civic groups, and individuals working together to improve the quality of life and economic vitality of the Apex area. For more information, visit www.apexchamber.com. About the Apex Arts Council The Apex Arts Council (AAC) was founded in 2004 on the belief that the arts contribute to high quality of living and are an essential component to a vibrant economy. Partnering with the Town of Apex, North Carolina, the AAC is working to support plans, publicity and fundraising for the new Performing and Cultural Arts Center in downtown Apex. The AAC supports all artistic disciplines, including visual art, music, dance, theatre and literary arts. We are committed to enhancing the quality of life in our community through the cultivation of creativity, excellence, and diversity in the arts and stimulating their appreciation and accessibility. For more information visit www.apexarts.org. |
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Chooses Local Visual Artists to Enliven New Apex Facility Decor December 21, 2007 (Apex, N.C.) The voice for the growing arts scene in Apex, the Apex Arts Council, held a private screening of member artwork this week for representatives of WakeMed charged with selecting decor for the new Apex Healthplex. WakeMed selected 21 pieces for purchase out of 121 paintings, photographs, and mixed-media pieces collected by the Arts Council. The artwork will adorn the Apex Healthplex, which is slated to open in early February 2008. The Apex Healthplex will be approximately an 86,000 square foot facility featuring the state's second stand-alone 24-hour emergency department with 10 treatment rooms, diagnostic imaging, laboratory services and physicians offices. "We are excited to have the support of the Apex art community to help us bring a local flavor to this important state-of-the-art facility," said Carolyn Knaup, WakeMed vice president of ambulatory services. In addition to the purchased pieces, the Arts Council will be providing WakeMed with artwork for an ongoing, rotating gallery spot. "Apex is a unique, tight-knit yet growing community with a thriving arts scene that is continually getting more and more diverse," Tina Maloch, president of the Apex Arts Council, said. "We're pleased to help organizations like WakeMed feel welcomed into our community with projects like this which benefit everyone involved -- local artists, businesses, and our neighbors," she added. As a result of the high level of interest in this project, the Arts Council added 13 new memberships. This is just one of many current projects supported by the Arts Council, with more planned including the much anticipated January 2008 opening of the new Halle Cultural Arts Center in historic downtown Apex. WakeMed Apex Healthplex will host a public open house on February 2, 2008. The artwork will be on display during the public open house. About WakeMed Health & Hospitals WakeMed Health & Hospitals, one of the first hospital systems in the country, is a private, not-for-profit health care organization based in Raleigh, N.C. The 870-bed system comprises a network of health care facilities throughout Wake and Johnston Counties, including: a Level I Trauma Center and tertiary referral hospital and rehabilitation hospital in Raleigh, a community hospital in Cary, a comprehensive outpatient center and freestanding emergency department in North Raleigh, seven outpatient rehabilitation sites, two skilled-nursing and outpatient facilities, a 100+-physician multispecialty practice, and home health services. The system includes two accredited Chest Pain Centers and one JCAHO-certified Stroke Center. Throughout the system, there are an additional 118 beds under construction. WakeMed also provides management services for Betsy Johnson Regional Hospital in Dunn, NC. Centers of excellence include cardiac and vascular care, women's and children's services, physical rehab, emergency and trauma, orthopaedics, neurosciences, home care and numerous wellness and community outreach programs. WakeMed's team of 7,000 nurses, technologists and medical support staff and more than 1,000 affiliated physicians serve the residents of North Carolina using the most advanced technologies and facilities to ensure the finest in health care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org. About the Apex Arts Council The Apex Arts Council (AAC) was founded in 2004 on the belief that the arts contribute to high quality of living and are an essential component to a vibrant economy. Partnering with the Town of Apex, North Carolina, the AAC is working to support plans, publicity and fundraising for the new Performing and Cultural Arts Center in downtown Apex. The AAC supports all artistic disciplines, including visual art, music, dance, theatre and literary arts. We are committed to enhancing the quality of life in our community through the cultivation of creativity, excellence, and diversity in the arts and stimulating their appreciation and accessibility. For more information visit www.apexarts.org. -30- Writer's Direct-Dial No.: David Menzies, 919-373-4274 dmenzies@menziesconsulting.com |
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Business People Named to Leadership Positions on Apex Arts Council (Apex, N.C.) The voice for the growing arts scene in Apex, the Apex Arts Council, elected members to leadership positions on its Board of Directors at its monthly meeting earlier this week. Newly elected leaders include Tina Maloch, owner of Art for You! Photography, president; David Menzies, President of Menzies Consulting, vice president; Bob Crowley, senior vice president of Convey Ink, Inc., secretary; Jim Samborsky, vice president of the Controls Group at BFS Industries, treasurer; Tim Telkamp, technology consultant and fine art photographer, member at large; and Rock Kershaw, director of the Apex Performing & Cultural Arts Center, non-voting member at large. "We have so much planned for 2008 we needed active leadership thoroughly engaged in the community, and we're thrilled that our Board is full of people who fit the bill," Maloch, who will begin her second term as AAC President, said. Plans for the coming year include supporting the grand opening of the Performing & Cultural Arts Center in historic downtown Apex; continuing to expand educational programs and events throughout Apex; and hosting the second annual Salem Street Arts Festival in the Fall. Board members will develop and carry-out 2008 programs focused on nurturing a supportive atmosphere for arts in Apex on behalf of residents, local government and the growing business community in one of the fastest-growing communities in North Carolina. These programs will include increased public relations and marketing efforts to raise exposure of artists in the community; new member communication tools; and continuing education opportunities for artists. About the Apex Arts Council The Apex Arts Council (AAC) was founded in 2004 on the belief that the arts contribute to high quality of living and are an essential component to a vibrant economy. Partnering with the Town of Apex, North Carolina, the AAC is working to support plans, publicity and fundraising for the new Performing and Cultural Arts Center in downtown Apex. The AAC supports all artistic disciplines, including visual art, music, dance, theatre and literary arts. We are committed to enhancing the quality of life in our community through the cultivation of creativity, excellence, and diversity in the arts and stimulating their appreciation and accessibility. For more information visit www.apexarts.org. -30- Writer's Direct-Dial No.: David Menzies, 919-373-4274 dmenzies@menziesconsulting.com |
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Grant
Opportunities for Local Artists Presented by: Rebecca Moore - NC Arts Council Monday - November 12, 2007, 7:00 PM (short business meeting precedes the presentation at 6:30PM) Location: (NOTE THE CHANGE THIS MONTH) Realty World and Professional Benefit Services- 223 North Salem Street, Apex, NC 27502 This will be a chance for you to find out about the grant opportunities available to artists of all types in North Carolina. Ms Moore is the Marketing Director for the North Carolina Arts Council, and extremely knowledgeable in the area of grants to artists. She will have a presentation to show us, but we also want to make this an informal and interactive discussion of the opportunities available, and the needs they can satisfy for each of us. We expect much of the meeting will be a rather open session, with much information being exchanged among the participants. We look forward to seeing you there! |
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Board
of Directors Elections to be held at November 12, 2007 meeting Tina Maloch (incumbent) Bob Crowley (incumbent) Jim Samborsky If anyone else is interested in running, please advise the Secretary (Bob Crowley - crowley3@mindspring.com) of this before the meeting. |
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The
Art of the Dance Presented by: Bethany Coda Monday - August 13, 2007, 7:00 PM (short business meeting precedes the presentation at 6:30PM) Location: Apex Community Center - 53 Hunter Street, Apex, NC 27502 The art of the dance is one of the oldest pursuits of humanity. While no direct records remain, no doubt exists the dance, rhythmic movement expressing a message or feeling, dates to at least Neolithic times, and has continued in an unbroken line of descent to this very moment. Bethany will share with us what she loves about teaching dance and choreography, and discuss the creative process involved in translating emotion to movement. This challenge is faces by all in this discipline, and only through their skill, creativity, and love for the practice are these challenges overcome. The talk and demonstration will also attempt to define and explain what is meant by "modern dance," and should entice all of us to attend dance performances with an increased knowledge to enhance our appreciation.Bethany Coda is a dancer with a flair for management. As a student in college, she served as Stage Manager for the UNC Dance & Theatre Department, handing their Fall Dance Concert in 2003. In 2004, her choreography and costume design (Bittersweet) were selected for the Spring Dance Concert. She now teaches dance in a private studio, is locally active in choreography and arts management, and manages the Family Stage at the Peak Festival and Today & Yesteryear Festival in Apex, NC. She began her career with a BA in Dance from UNC Charlotte, and in the summer of 2004, completed an internship at the American Dance Festival in Durham, NC. She is also very active in local church functions. Copyright
for the Artist Presented by: Jose Cortina - Attorney at Law Monday, June 11, 2007, 7:00 PM (short business meeting precedes the presentation at 6:30PM) Location: Apex Community Center - 53 Hunter Street, Apex, NC 27502 Open question and answer period follows the presentation. This presentation promises to be one of the most important we have ever hosted. As artists, we all know we have certain legal rights in the works of art we produce, but how many of us know in detail what those rights really are and how to properly protect them? By way of helping all of us along with that issue, we bring you one of the most important and influential intellectual property attorneys in the area. Mr. Cortina will give us a presentation on the copyright and trademark laws, and discuss how they apply to artists. An informal question and answer period will follow, providing you the opportunity to ask all those questions you never have. Attendance at this event is of the utmost importance to all of us. Mr. Jose Cortina is a practicing attorney, serving the intellectual property needs of small to large companies. Over his career he has prepared and prosecuted domestic and international copyright, trademark, and patent applications. He has drafted and negotiated complex license, joint development/teaming, technical assistance, and other related agreements in a variety of industries. He received his law degree from The American University Washington College of Law, and served as in-house Counsel at Allied-Signal and IBM Corporation. He was also a partner at Foley & Lardner and at Quarles & Brady. His publications on intellectual property issues have appeared in periodicals, newspapers, and law review publications, and is listed in Business North Carolina magazine as one of the Legal Elite in a statewide survey of lawyers. He is member of the American Intellectual Property Law Association, Licensing Executives Society, and Triangle Intellectual Property Law Association. |
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Nov. 3, 2006 The meeting is open to the public and will be held in the Apex Community Center, 53 Hunter Street. Tim will be discussing what it took to translate
his idea for his illustrated children's book into a tangible piece of
work For more information, visit www.ttphoto.us/index.htm. ### Oct. 18, 2006 Maloch replaces Bethany Coda, AAC's first president, whose term is ending. Coda plans on continuing to be active in AAC events and helping to further the goals of the organization. Maloch was one of the founding members of the AAC and is an accomplished photographer and visual artist. Examples of her work are available online at www.artforyounc.com. Carol Deal was elected AAC Treasurer, and Bob Crowley was elected Vice President and Secretary. ### Oct. 18, 2006 Heaton spoke during the session on her views,
ideas,
tools and techniques for working with "water-media" inspired by
watercolor artist Edward Betts. A mixed media and collage artist,
Heaton uses a layering technique for her ###
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AAC PRESS
Local Artist Spreads Worldwide Message Of Peace - NBC 17 News, Mar 2008
Arts Center Coming To Apex - NBC 17 News, Dec 2007
Peak Fest showcases busy Apex - Cary News, May 2006
Apex Arts Council expands - Apex Herald, May 2006
'First Friday' art event planned in downtown - Apex Herald, Mar. 2006
[Cultural Arts Center] Project moving forward - Apex Herald, Feb. 2006
Festival commission awards grants - Apex Herald, Jan. 2006
It takes two, or more - Cary News, Nov. 2005
Growth brings influx of artistic talent - Apex Herald, Dec. 2005
Bond
money pumps up Apex facilities -
Cary News, Sept. 2005