PLEASE SHARE! ARTS ALIVE!:artsalivegulfcoast/ Join us for a new sort of art festival - one where music, art, food, and literature mix it up for an unforgettable experience in the historic seaside town of Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. Dozens of artists will be showing work, demonstrating technique and talking about their creative process at shops and galleries throughout Old Town. There will be two art exhibits offering cash prizes: A juried one for professional artists and a special student showcase. With a singer-songwriter competition, a culinary contest and a literary event featuring an exciting On the Spot writers contest - all offering cash prizes - ArtsAlive! is sure to bring out your own creative muse! PLEASE SHARE! Artist Showcase:During ArtsAlive!, artists will be hosted at many locations throughout Old Town. Several will be demonstrating their work and all will be on hand to talk about their creative process. Youll get to meet some of the best-known artists in the state, and check out the work of the up-and-coming talent! Click here for a full listing of artists and a map of theirArtsAlive! locations! PLEASE SHARE! Theater Tableau:On Saturday, March 22nd, members of the Bay St. Louis Little Theatre will present Art Comes Alive, with show times at 2pm and 3pm. This theatrical dramatic sketch will be performed on the steps of the Hancock County Courthouse (170 Main Street, Old Town Bay St. Louis)by four actors. Experience one of the most recognizable paintings in American art come to life!artsalivegulfcoast/theatre-tableau.html PLEASE SHARE! Singer Songwriter Showcase: CALLING ALL SINGER-SONGWRITERS!!! WE ARE STILL LOOKING FOR MORE PARTICIPANTS! IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW IS INTERESTED, CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP!artsalivegulfcoast/songwriter-showcase.html The Singer-Songwriter Showcase at the Mockingbird Cafe (110 South Second Street) will give the public a chance to hear live performances by contest semi- finalists as they competefrom noon until 5pm on Saturday, March 22nd, during ArtsAlive! 2014. At 5:30, the five Finalists will be announced and beginning at 6pm, each will have twenty minutes on stage to strut their stuff during the “Play-Offs,” in the sizzling finale event of ArtsAlive 2014! Winners will be announced 15 minutes after the last Finalist performs. The top three winners will take home cash prizes of$250, $100 and $50 – and lots of new fans! PLEASE SHARE! Culinary Competition: CALLING ALL HOME COOKS!!! WE ARE STILL LOOKING FOR MORE PARTICIPANTS! IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW IS INTERESTED, CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP:artsalivegulfcoast/culinary-showcase.html Whos the Sweetest of the South? Bring your strongest contender to the Sweets of the South competition during ArtsAlive! 2014. Bragging rights and cash prizes to the top three winners. Candies, cakes, puddings, skys the limit! Our three local celebrity chef judges will pick the top three entries between 2- 3pm on Saturday, March 22nd. Entries will be judged on presentation (25%), originality (25%), and taste (50%). The top three prize winners take home awards of $250, $100 and $50! Afterward, 50 lucky Peoples Choice judges (members of the public, given a judges badge on a first come, first serve basis) will get to sample bite-sized portions of all the entries and select a Peoples Choice winner, who gets a ribbon and some serious bragging rights! PLEASE SHARE! Literary Showcase: CALLING ALL WRITERS!!! WE ARE STILL LOOKING FOR MORE PARTICIPANTS! IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW IS INTERESTED, CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP:artsalivegulfcoast/literary-showcase.html The ArtsAlive! Literary Showcasewill feature two exciting competitions for writers, two free lectures and a special Writers’ Market! ASPIRING WRITERS CONTEST:The Aspiring Writers Contestoffers prizes for students from local schools, with finalists from four age categories reading from their work from 11am – 1:30pm. Over $500 in cash prizes will be awarded from 1:30pm – 2pm! FLASH FICTION CONTEST: An“On The Spot” Flash Fiction Contest offers cash prizes for the best work of flash fiction created in Bay St. Louis DURING ArtsAlive! The topic will be revealed to entrants at 11am and theyll have until 2pm to turn in their 400 word (or less) pieces. Writers will read their own entries aloud to an audience (PA system provided) and judged between3pm – 5pm, when $400 in cash prizes will be awarded! The judge for the competition will be New Orleans author/journalist Dawn Ruth Wilson. WRITERS MARKET: In theWriters’ Market, readers will have the chance to discover new authors and talk with some of their local favorites! Throughout the day, there will be featured writer book signings and drawings for free books. PLEASE SHARE! TEACHING ARTISTS SCHEDULE: ArtsAlive! goes LIVE, with artists demonstrating their craft and teaching technique throughout the day. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO:artsalivegulfcoast/teaching-artists-schedule.html PLEASE SHARE! CHECK OUT OUR WONDERFUL SPONSORS WHO MADE ARTS ALIVE! POSSIBLE!!! :artsalivegulfcoast/sponsors.html PLEASE SHARE! STUDENT ART EXHIBIT: The ArtsAlive! Student Exhibit will take place in the Civic Center on Court Street in Old Town. There will be two different levels of entries - Middle School and High School - each with their own ribbons and cash prizes. Winners will be announced at 2pmduring the ArtsAlive! 2014,Saturday, March 22nd. Hours of exhibit will be from 10am - 5pm on Saturday, March 22nd, rain or shine. We hope youll join us in celebrating the talented youth of the Mississippi Gulf Coast! CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS:artsalivegulfcoast/student-art-exhibit.html
Posted on: Mon, 17 Mar 2014 13:15:04 +0000
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