POETRY SUBMISSIONS FOR
ART PARTY #19: Art in AgriCulture

View or save the entry procedure in pdf by clicking - Poetry Submissions for Art in AgriCulture

Guidelines:

Submit 1-3 poems in a Word Document or PDF; 12-pt. Times New Roman font; 35-line limit per poem, including title and spaces.

Email submissions to social@platformart.org

Please do not submit previously published poems.

Do not place your name or other identifying information on the poems themselves. We will number each poem for the adjudication committee.

Poems with an agricultural connection are preferred, but not required.

Submit the following information in a cover letter with your poems:

• the title of each poem (first line for an untitled poem, although we strongly prefer titled poems)
• your email address and phone number
• brief writer’s bio of 50-150 words, including information about your achievements as a writer and publication history if you have been published.

NOTE: We strongly prefer to communicate by email.

Up to three contributors will be invited to read their poem aloud during Art Party #19: Art in AgriCulture. The chosen contributors will receive one complimentary admission to the event.

Art Party #19: Art in AgriCulture takes place from 7-11pm on April 28, 2012 at St Joseph Catholic Church, 210 W. Lemon St., Lakeland, FL  33815.

In addition, one selected poem will be published in the Platform Art Magazine for the Art in AgriCulture event.  Other submissions may be published if space is available in the magazine.

All submissions are due by March 16, 2012.

Decisions will be made by April 2, 2012.

Shameless Commerce (vendor) Entry Procedure

View/download the pdf Vendor Entry Procedure, click -  Shameless Commerce-ArtinAg.

View the Shameless Commerce entry procedure and register online now, click here.

Entry Procedure: Art Party #19: “Art in AgriCulture” on April 28, 2012 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Lakeland

The theme is our agricultural heritage. We seek vendors to sell their wares in Shameless Commerce. Items that somehow relate to the theme are requested, but are not required. Examples include fine art jewelry, crafts, ornaments and small trinkets, canned products (jams, preserves, sauces, etc) or prepared food, t-shirts, clothing, door knobs, handmade note cards, henna art, caricature, balloon art, etc.

Requirements: Please submit one digital photo that accurately represents the type items you plan to vend when you submit your online application. Email a link to your web images or sample image to social@platformart.org.

Deadline: Submit online registration and one image by FRIDAY, MARCH 30, 2012.

Shameless Commerce Acceptance: Vendors will be notified of acceptance by MONDAY, APRIL 9, 2012.

Event Date: SATURDAY, APRIL 28, 2012, 7 PM – 11 PM

Event Location: St Joseph Catholic Church, 210 W. Lemon St., Lakeland, FL 33815 in the outdoor covered basketball court that sits on the corner of Orange Street and Missouri Avenue (southeast corner).  The parking entrance is on New York Avenue (west side) near the court.

Vendor Setup: SATURDAY, APRIL 28, 2012, 3 PM – 5 PM. Vendors are responsible for all components of their display – This includes but is not limited to: pedestals, tables, easels, lights, extension cords etc. NO TENTS are permitted. Vendors should expect enough space to accommodate an 8-foot table, two chairs and three-to-five feet of walking space on either side. Email special needs/requests in advance to social@platformart.org.

Vendors are responsible for all of their sales. Shameless Commerce vendors pay a registration fee (see below) and a 20% commission on all sales for the evening to Platform Art.

Shameless Commerce Registration Fees:

Non-member Vendor: $35

Get a Membership: $70 – Includes $50 Platform Art membership fee and $20 discounted vendor registration fee.

Current Platform Art Member: $20 – Please email social@platformart.org of your intent to be a vendor at the April 28 Art Party and submit one image as described above. We will confirm your membership and will send you a private URL so you can complete your $20 registration.

Confused? Email social@platformart.org

To view/download the Artist Entry Procedure, click - Call to Artists Entry Procedure (pdf).

To view the entry procedure and register online, click here.

Platform Art celebrates our agricultural heritage. We seek artworks that are cutting edge, traditional or contemporary. Only original drawings, oils, acrylics, watercolors, graphics, computer art, mixed media, fiber, ceramics, sculpture, and photography may be submitted.  All work must be properly prepared for display.  Pieces to be hung must be wired for hanging.  Video or work for digital display are permitted, however, artist is responsible for all equipment (computers, projectors, dvd players, screens, cables, tables, carts, stands, etc) and set-up.  Please email social@platformart.org about pieces larger than 60 inches in width or requiring electricity.  Artist must provide pedestals or easels for works that may not be freestanding or hung for display.  Artists who wish to exhibit and sell crafts, jewelry or reproductions should register for “Shameless Commerce.”

Deadline: Submit online registration and all images by FRIDAY, MARCH 23, 2012.

This is a juried event.  Prizes monies are awarded for Best of Show, Award of Achievement and Award of Excellence.  Each artist may submit up to five (5) pieces for judging.  Email one good quality digital photo of each artwork you submit to social@platformart.org.  Or, share the images in a folder of your name using dropbox.com with social@platformart.org.  Images must be sent in pdf or jpg format and must be a minimum of 900pixels in width or height, preferably more.

Please provide captions by “filename” with the following information: Your Name, Title of Work, year (optional), Medium, Size, Price.  (note: size includes framing).  Captions may be provided in the body of an email or as an attachment.  See caption examples below:

Example 1:  IMG11203.jpg = John Doe, Pink Cow, Acrylic on Canvas, 24”x30”, $150
Example 2:  handsdown.pdf = Jane Doe, Hands Down, 2011, Steel, 37”x44”x8”, $575

Artist Acceptance: Artists will be notified of accepted works by MONDAY, APRIL 2, 2012.

Receiving: Thursday, April 26, 4pm-7pm & Friday, April 27, 11am-2pm, otherwise by appointment.

Platform Art will hang/place the artworks that the curator selects for the event in the venue.  Please make sure your artwork is tagged with name, title and price of the work before you leave receiving.

Receiving/Event Location: The Church complex sits in the entire block between Lemon St. (north side), Orange St. (south side),  Missouri Ave. (east side), New York Ave. (west side). Receiving and the event occurs in the outdoor covered basketball court that sits on the corner of Orange St. and Missouri Ave. (southeast corner).  The parking entrance is on New York Ave. (west side) near the court.

Sale of artwork is encouraged, and work will be offered for sale at the price originally stated by the artist.  Please, NO Price on Request (P.O.R.), although artwork may be listed as Not for Sale (N.F.S.). There will be a 20% commission on all works sold.  Platform Art, Inc. reserves the right to reproduce accepted work in e-blasts, news media, on our web site, and for other promotional uses.

Artist Registration Fees:

Non-member Artist: $35 (one time – submit up to five artworks for the April 28 Art Party)

Get a Membership: $70 – Includes $50 membership fee and $20 discounted artist registration fee [entry of up to five (5) artworks for the April 28 Art Party and all benefits of Platform Art Membership for one year].

Current Platform Art Member: $20 – Please email social@platformart.org of your intent to submit up to five artworks for the April 28 Art Party. Please submit your images as described above. We will confirm your membership and will send you a private URL so you can complete your $20 registration.

Confused? Email social@platformart.org

Get discounted tickets ($15) or an annual pass/basic membership ($50) BY CLICKING HERE!

Platform Art presents Platform Art Party #19: Art in AgriCulture on April 28 in downtown Lakeland.

A public art piece funded by Platform Art will be unveiled during the event, which is a celebration of Earth Month and Polk County’s rich agricultural heritage.

Popular belief is agriculture cannot exist in hot concrete jungles, but Art in AgriCulture will, in conjunction with the City of Lakeland, highlight “urban agriculture” by making improvements to the city’s environmental landscape.

Various community partners will present visual art, short films, sound and performance pieces focusing on Polk County’s agricultural heritage during the Art Party. An agriculture-themed fashion show will also take place, ensuring that all forms of art can represent agricultural heritage.

Along with a garden at the corner of New York Avenue and Orange Street, all efforts of Art in AgriCulture will ultimately help usher pedestrians seamlessly from The Lakeland Center to downtown locations such as Hollis Garden, the Frances Langford Promenade at Lake Mirror, shops, bars and restaurants in the area.

St. Petersburg artist Charlie Parker has been commissioned to design and produce a large ceramic tile mural to be installed on the Orange Street Bridge to create a gateway from The Lakeland Center into the downtown area.

For tickets to Art in AgriCulture, order online at www.platformart.org. Tickets are $15 in advance, and $20 the day of the event, $15 with student ID.

Learn some facts and statistics about Polk County agriculture on the Polk County Farm Bureau website RIGHT HERE.

when || saturday, february 18, 2012 – 5pm to 8pm
where || Oasis Community Church, 3330 Winter Lake Rd, Lakeland, FL 33803 || map it!
tickets || students: FREE (thru grade 12) | adults: $5 suggested donation
volunteers || GFWC Junior Women’s Club of Lakeland, serving the community since 1928.
sponsors || George W. Jenkins Fund within the Community Foundation of Greater Lakeland, Florida Refuse/Republic Services, City of Lakeland, CSX, Lunz Prebor Fowler.

learn more || Open to Polk County public, private, charter and home school students.  Need more information or want to sign up your group right now? Email Platform.5 Coordinator Karen Grisham at grishamk@msn.com.

Hosts || Commissioner Edie Yates and Steve & Carol Boyington

Choose a handmade bowl and fill it with food created by local chefs.

In addition to food, wine & beer, we will serve up large portions of art, live music, fashion and films.

Host Committee || Sue Bentley, Chairperson, Steve Bissonnette, Christine & Jon Boring, Lynda & Stephen Buck, Stevie Buck, Jean & David Bunch, Martha Roe Burke, Jeff Clark, Susan Badcock & Tom Conger, Gregory Fancelli, Leigh Killian & Michael Folsom, Bonnie Franks, Karen & David Grisham, Cynthia Haffey, David Henderson, Patricia Hendler, Evelyn Hollen, Mimi Jenko, Linda & Michael Jezard, Adam N. Justice, Lynda & Tom Mack, Karen Seggerman & Jim Malless, Snow Martin, Meri & Leonard Mass, Keith Merritt, Newman, Lisa Parks, Trish Pfeiffer, Lori Powell, Nikki & Rick Powers, Victor Prebor, M.C. Priutt, Beatty & Maurice Raymond, Leah & Greg Sanoba, Ellen & Frank Savoie, Commissioner Don Selvage, Barbara & Mark Stampfl, Tiana & Brian Stevens, Jack Strollo, Lucia Taxdal, Ann Wilson, Founder

Wine Sponsors || Steve & Carol Boyington with selections from Red Door Wine Market

Beer Sponsors || Schenck Company

Poetry Submissions for Art Party #18: Orbs & Spheres Are Open Though October 21, 2011!

Art Patron ($500) Includes TWO admissions to attend the fall fundraising event (Artful Bowl – November 15, 2011), TWO admissions to the fall (November 12, 2011) & spring (April 28, 2012) Art Parties, access to exclusive VIP Party (complimentary beer, wine, hors d’oeuvres), name recognition in Platform Art Magazine and on the website, and TWO guest passes to be used for either Art Party. $250 is considered a donation to Platform Art.
One time $500 membership | Pledge 5 monthly payments of $100 beginning today or tailor a pledge (options to customize amount, frequency and date to begin payment).

Art Enthusiast ($250) Includes ONE admission to the fall (November 12, 2011) & spring (April 28, 2012) Art Parties, access to exclusive VIP Party (complimentary beer, wine, hors d’oeuvres), name recognition in Platform Art Magazine and on the website, and ONE guest pass to be used for either Art Party. $200 is considered a donation to Platform Art.
One time $250 membership | Pledge 5 monthly payments of $50 beginning today or tailor a pledge (options to customize amount, frequency and date to begin payment).

Art Lover ($100) Includes ONE admission to the fall (November 12, 2011) & spring (April 28, 2012) Art Parties, access to exclusive VIP Party (complimentary beer, wine, hors d’oeuvres), and name recognition in Platform Art Magazine. $50 is considered a donation to Platform Art.
One time $100 membership | Pledge 5 monthly payments of $20 beginning today or tailor a pledge (options to customize amount, frequency and date to begin payment).

Annual Pass ($50) - Includes ONE admission to the fall (November 12, 2011) & spring (April 28, 2012) Art Parties and access to exclusive VIP Party (complimentary beer, wine, hors d’oeuvres). This is considered to be the direct cost for the annual pass and no part is considered a donation to Platform Art, Inc.  One time $50 Annual Pass Payment.

Donation (100% contribution) To make a contribution to Platform Art and receive no benefits, click here then under “Please select an option” select “Donation.”  We have created several preset donation levels or you may create your own custom level.  And, you can even dedicate your donation in honor or memory of someone.

Or, mail membership check at your desired level via postal mail to: Platform Art, P.O. Box 1034, Lakeland FL  33802. Please make sure we can understand your intent (membership or 100% contribution). Don’t forget to include your name, address, phone number and email address.  If you are already a member, we will automatically extend your membership.

PechaKucha Night Lakeland

Call for Presenters

Are you PASSIONATE about something! Do you have 20 images of your subject?  Can you talk for 6 minutes and 40 seconds about your subject?

If yes than you are ready to be a PechaKucha presenter!

Information coming soon.

For additional information:

www.pecha-kucha.org click on any of the images to see representative presentations.
www.Facebook.com Find the group: Pecha Kucha Night Lakeland
View additional information and videos below this post.

If you are interested in presenting, please fill out the easy sign up form here, or

Please reply by email to vprebor@lunz.com with your contact information:

Name(s):
Phone / Cell:
e-mail address:
presentation subject:
title:

Thanks again for your interest in PKN Lakeland.
Please call or e-mail me if you have any questions.

Victor Prebor
vprebor@lunz.com
office: 863.682.1882
Cell: 863.660.0029

Or fill out form right here-

The kick-off party for our membership drive was held on August 11th in the lovely home of Leah Killian and Michael Folsom.  Here are a few photos of the Kick-Off Party.