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Information on Coming Shows

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Impact Artists’ Gallery

Tri-Main Bldg. Suite 545

2495 Main Street, Buffalo, N.Y. 14214

716-835-6817 impactartist.wordpress.com

Open Weds. -Fri., 11am-4pm & Sat. 11-2pm

“Never doubt that a small group of committed individuals

can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”

Margaret Mead

Impact Artists’ Gallery was established in 1993. Impact’s mission is to foster emerging artists by providing an affordable professional space for them in which to grow, create and exhibit their work, helping them to achieve professional development and expand their opportunities.

The gallery provides a place for the public to view original art in a wide variety of media, such as drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, wood, stone, clay, metal, fiber, handmade paper and books, installations, video, jewelry, handmade greeting cards by local and national artists. Additionally, Impact hosts events in collaboration with community agencies, panel discussions by experts in fine art and community concerns, and workshops, classes, lectures, and painting studio days. Impact hosts poetry and other literary readings, and music, dance and drama performances. Impact Artists’ Gallery also offers internships for college students. Member artists tutor art students from Empire State College who live nearby. We also set up bus tours to art galleries outside of Buffalo, such as Rochester, Toronto, and Cleveland. We host 12 month long shows per year, student thesis shows, and annual national and local shows, Young Women’s Show, Women of Color Show. We have had collaborative fund raisers including a mask auction for Cornerstone Manor, and in October of 2007, we had a fundraiser to help restore the trees in Buffalo.

Last February we hosted the 9th Annual Fine Art Healing and Health Show which included workshops by Eileen Hothow, Director of Creative Edge, Kathleen Gaftney the Director of Studio Arena, Mary Kate O’Connell Director of Diva and Co., Ralph Sariani of the VA Hospital and sketch artist for the local police, Autistic Service’s art and performance of drumming, plus drumming, yoga, painting, dance and music workshops. In addition to the free workshops each Saturday in February there was a month long exhibition of art from artists and non-artist from the community.

This year we are asking YOU to be one of those committed individuals and agencies by being one of our sponsors for our 10th Annual Fine Art Healing and Health Show which will be held this February, 2011 at the Impact Artists’ Gallery in collaboration with Headway of WNY.

Your sponsorship will enable us to reach out to more individuals who can participate in this unique event and we will also be able to eliminate the need for a ‘hanging’ fee. Our sponsorship levels are outlined in the following page which also lists the month’s events. We are a 501c3 mot-for-profit registered in NY.

The gallery is open to the general public to provide a culturally enriched environment to the community, our workshops target women, especially with special needs, and young women at risk. To bring in the most diverse group of people we advertise in the local community papers, Art Voice, Buffalo Beat, Gusto, the Jewish Review, cable TV programs and calendar listings, and send letters and fliers to schools and organizations.

Sincerely,

Diane Menchetti

Diane Menchetti, Board President

Impact Artists’ Gallery

#545 Tri-Main Center

2495 Main St., Buffalo, 14214

716-835-6817 Impact@Buffalo.com

Headway of WNY and Impact Artists Gallery Present

The 10th Annual Exhibition 2/04-2/26/11

“Fine Art Healing and Health”

Event Schedule

February 5: 12:00 PM- 2:00 PM Reception: Music by Equinoxclassic jazz with a modern edge will entertain with their Music.

Travis Widrick & Tali Wagner, artists, Tango teachers and hosts of Tango monthly dances, will demonstrate Tango Dancing and give a basic tango class.

February 12: 11:30 PM- 12:30 PMVeronica Federiconi Executive Director of Autistic Serviceswill speak about the many ways the process of art helps autistic clients. Following this talk, there will be a performance “No Words Spoken” by the autistic clients in front of their impressive panel of artwork.

Followed at 12:30 PM – 2:00 Panel discussion:Headway WNY, Occupational Therapist Jackie Trigilio ECMC Multidisciplinary Pain Program & Ceramics Program, Diane Menchetti from the Art Without Boundaries Association (using art to stimulate dramatic changes in the brain) and Clients will discuss their art exhibited in the show individuals by those recovering from Head Injuries, Pain, Mental Illness or Addiction that use expressive arts to promote and enhance their recovery process.

February 19: 11:30- 2:00 PM – Holistic Health Fair: samples/ natural products, Chinese auction, presentations & workshops by the exhibitors: Yoga, Reflexology, Chakra Energy, Life Coach, Reiki, Laughing Club, Nutrition etc.

February 26: 12:00 PM- 1:30 PM – Healing HeartsPoetry Readings: & Book Reading And Signing By Author Sara Ries

Won’t you join us and experience the arts in the most unusual ways and be informed and entertained at the same time.

Impact Artists’ Gallery

#545 Tri-Main Center

2495 Main St., Buffalo, 14214

716-835-6817 Impact@Buffalo.com

Headway of WNY and Impact Artists Gallery

Sponsorship Opportunities

Ø Full Gold Event Sponsorship: $3,200.00

Full sponsorship will provide your agency with advertising on all our literature for the show and on our websites and notices and signs in the gallery and a proclamation.

Silver Sponsorship (Co- Sponsorship): $1600

Silver sponsorship will provide advertising on our website and on signage in the gallery during the events.

Corporate Sponsorship: $1000

Corporate sponsorship will provide advertising on our website and signage in the gallery.

Business Sponsorship: $100-$500

Business Sponsorship will provide signage in the gallery.

Individual Sponsorship: $100 or less

Individual sponsorship will be acknowledged at the events.

Please see our Annual Art and Healing 2010 show from last year by cut and pasting this address. http://impactartist.wordpress.com/2010/02/

Annual Young Women’s Show 2009 http://impactartist.wordpress.com/2009/04/

Thank you very much for your attention to this matter and any help you can provide. Please contact me directly for further information.

Sincerely,

Diane Menchetti

Diane Menchetti, Board President

Not-for-profit # 501c3 #161561075

For more information please contact Diane, show chair.

home 662-7426 cell 830-7099 dianejm@gmail.com

Impact Artists’ Gallery

#545 Tri-Main Center

2495 Main St., Buffalo, 14214

716-835-6817 Impact@Buffalo.com

Call for Art Work

Please spread the word!

Headway of WNY and Impact Artists Gallery Are Presenting:

The 10th Annual Exhibition

“Fine Art Healing and Health” 2/04-2/26/11

Contact: Diane 662-7426 dianejm@gmail.com

This annual show is open to everyone, artists & non-artists to show their art.

Everyone has feelings to express, but they don’t always know what to do with strong, sometimes over whelming emotions. Putting these feelings into artwork is often the answer. Headway of WNY and Impact Artists Gallery will feature speakers that will lead discussions and workshops that educate inspire & promote Art and healing & show and tell how the arts help mental and physical health at free workshops in Feb 2011.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES: All media: painting, drawing, collage, printmaking, sculpture, fiber, poetry, journals, bookmaking & video will be included. All 2-D (to be hung on wall) must have a wire or hook on the back for proper hanging to be accepted. Work should express the feelings, emotion, or mood felt in producing the art or evoke it in the viewer. This can be a strong expression or as simple as a feelingof relaxation. Please limit the size of your work to 5‘ wide 7’ high. For large or heavy art, please be there to assist in the hanging or displaying of the art.

Please bring your artwork to the gallery by January 26, 27 & 29, or by appointment. Call first as January hours may vary if the weather causes us to close. Work will be screened, no slides required & no fee.

The number of pieces accepted by each artist will be determined bythe total number submitted to the gallery. Note: we have 1 VCR and TV, and no DVD player. If you need one to display work please call to arrange or bring one.

Note: sponsors and donations gratefully accepted.Volunteers welcome.

Poetry and literary readings contact Lynn lynnciesielski@yahoo.com to schedule on 2/26/11

Impact Artists’ Gallery

Tri-Main Bldg. Suite 545

2495 Main Street, Buffalo, N.Y. 14214

716-835-6817

http://impactartist.wordpress.com/2009/02/

impact@buffalo.com

Open Wednesday-Friday 11 am.-4 pm. & Saturday 11-2or call the gallery for an appointment.

Please find a way to participate in this community event, by showing your art, donating funds or items for the reception or Chinese auction!

Entry Form:

Name

Address

City, State, Zip

E-mail

Telephone

I have read and agree to all conditions stated

in this prospectus.

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Entry #1 National Exhibition Spring 2011

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Entry #3 National Exhibition Spring 2011

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Questions? call 716-835-6817 or 716-751-6481

This part of the form will be returned to you.

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National Women’s Exhibition Spring 2011
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Impact Artists Gallery

Suite 545 Tri-Main Building

2495 Main Street

Buffalo, New York 14214

716-835-6817

Impact@Buffalo.com

Juror

Judy Marqius