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Art Calendar | July/August 2008 (Volume 22 · Number 7)

ON THE COVER:

Green Print

By John Dahlsen

Fresco (watercolor on clay panel), 20'' x 16''. (See profile on pages 18.)

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Features

07 The Gift of Service

By Gregory W. Frux

How artists can give back to their communities

08 Finding Freelance Teaching Opportunities

By Catherine L. Tully

Get your foot in the door, and build up your resume.

10 Planning and Promoting Workshops

By Alyson B. Stanfield

Find the students, and fill your classes.

12 Workshop Coordinators: What They Do and What You Can Learn From Them

By Annie Strack

14 Painter Leads Students on Journey to Great Outdoors

By Ligaya Figueras

Artist Paula Beaulieu plans outdoor painting excursions for workshop students.

16 John Dahlsen: Creating a Sense of "Oneness"

By Louise Buyo and Kim Hall

Interview with the world-renowned environmental artist.

Columns

35 Coaching the Artist Within: Offering Classes, Workshops and Retreats

By Eric Maisel, Ph.D.

36 Heart to Heart: Yes, You Can

By Jack White

38 Art Law: Seeking Copyright Damages

By Elizabeth T Russell, Attorney at Law

Section 2: The Greening of Art

Begins after page 18. If you've ever been bothered by the smell of particular art-making chemicals, wondered how to dispose of your materials properly, tried to save money throughout the art-making process by reusing materials, or just wanted your art business to have a more positive effect on the world around you, this section is for you. Learn what art supply manufacturers, art organizations and individual artists are doing to "green" the art world, and serve as a model for other individuals and businesses. Articles include:

  • Going Green: Improving Your Business and Your Health
  • 12 Ways for Artists to "Go Greener"
  • Interview with Pete Cole, President of Gamblin Artists' Colors, on the Importance of Sustainable Practices, Health and Safety in Art
  • Non-toxic Printmaking: Etchless Intaglio Prints in Less than 25 Minutes!
  • Seeing "Green": Examining Environmental Consciousness among Contemporary Visual Artists
  • Using Sustainable Materials for Art
  • Materials for the Arts: Giving It All Away
  • Greening Your Studio: A Reference for Building or Renovating
  • Digital Photography and the Greening of the World

Departments

04 Special: The Orphan Works Act

From the Editor

05 Art Scuttlebutt

Letters, tips and what's happening online

40 The Listings: Compiled by the Art Calendar Team

Your best source for art opportunities. Find awards, galleries reviewing portfolios, grants, fellowships, competitions, juried shows, festivals, residencies and more.

52 ArtScuttlebutt.com Member of the Month: Stephanie Brudzinski, creator of Earth Mama Studio

By Kim Hall