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Troy Fine Art Services, Inc. presents “PULSE”

Troy Fine Art Services, Inc. presents "PULSE”: mixed media with sculpture by nationally known artist, Carol Brookes. “This holiday exhibition encourages the reflection one might contemplate as another New Year ushers in.”, says Founder Troy Amuso.  Opening reception will take place December 7th from 6 to 8 pm and remain on display through end of January.  "PULSE" examines the hemisphere as a structure, the ordinary forms seen every day in their many incarnations, such as an egg, a pod, an eye, the earth, planets and domes. The various concepts that these forms evoke are explored in the series, including thoughts and insights into life, formation and the mystical and mysterious. Nails, washers, rope, tubing, wire, rubber mats, dowels, leather buckles, industrial honeycomb insulation…

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The Bridgeport Arts + Cultural Council is Now Accepting Applications for Fall 2013 Mayor’s Neighborhood Arts & Heritage Grant Program

The Bridgeport Arts & Cultural Council is pleased to announce that it is accepting applications for the Fall 2013 Round of the Mayor's Neighborhood Arts & Heritage Grant Program. Funded by the City of Bridgeport and administered by the Bridgeport Arts + Cultural Council (BACC), the Program "underscores and furthers Bridgeport's vibrant artistic and cultural environment and provides artists and cultural institutions with an opportunity to achieve their creative initiatives," shares Marianne Brunson Frisch, BACC Executive Director. The Program enriches the quality of life in the City by funding arts and heritage projects and programs, and underserved individuals and organizations are strongly encouraged to apply. Individual artists, artisans, craft makers and musicians who are residing or creating works at a studio…

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Calling All Young Artists

Congressman Himes announced Monday that  is my pleasure to announce the 2013 Congressional Art Competition, an annual, nation-wide art contest sponsored by the U.S. House of Representatives. I encourage all students in grades 9-12 who reside in or attend high school in Connecticut's Fourth Congressional District to participate. This is one of my favorite annual events, and meeting the student artists and their families is something I look forward to each May. Entries are judged by a panel of local artists and representatives of arts organizations in Southwest Connecticut. The winning entry from our district is displayed for one year in the United States Capitol alongside artwork from every congressional district across the country. The winning artist from our district will receive two roundtrip tickets to attend a national reception in…

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Musician wanted

Harborview Market in Black Rock is looking for a musician who you think might be great on a Saturday or Sunday morning . Email John at john.torres.music.yeah@gmail.com with a little demo (a demo is necessary, even just a cell phone recording if nothing else) and he'll get back to you! Please tell your musical friends!

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