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Update #16: Junebug 2011 is officially over...
Yes, we have celebrated the whole of the 2011 ArtFest in fine form and reached its conclusion. Both of the Guest Artists, who appearances you sponsored, were amazing and added a heightened dimension to the event.
The weather, always a factor for us, was rather kind...testing the courage of artists and visitors alike, when on each of the final Fridays, a huge rainstorm swept through at 5pm, to make way for a beautiful June evening!
And every aspect of the Junebug indicated that we have been refining the process for four years and have many aspects very smoothly in place. We hope, if you joined us on any of those Friday evenings, you found that to be true. And come October, we will be meeting again to "Evaluate and Dream" the big Fifth Anniversary 'Bug! One of the Team alerted us to the fact that in 2012 June has FIVE FRIDAYS...an event that happens only once every 88 years!!! Very serendipitious, for sure!
Our contest winners are posted on our website...we invite you to check them out: JunebugArtFest.com
Already, we have a sculptor dreaming the 2012 Junebug into reality...and others are planning special events to offer that month...the beat goes on...the creative impulse grows. And again, for one final time, we thank you for your part in making this event such a success. Have a wonderful summer! See you next June!
Update #15: International Artist Sandy Skoglund to Speak at the Junebug
Yes, the time has moved along and this Thursday...thanks to YOU, our Kickstarter backers... we are able to bring Sandy Skoglund to Metuchen to give a presentation, regarding creativity and her work as internationally-recognized artist, sculptor, and photographer.
We hope many of you will be able to attend, since your generous donations helped make this FREE event possible for everyone in our community.
The first two nights of Junebug have been outstanding...and blest with the most glorious kind of June evenings.
See you there!
The Junebug Team
Update #14: Statewide Advertising!
Just had to share the news with all of you: The June issue of NJ MONTHLY magazine
did a FULL PAGE article with photos and story to the JUNEBUG ARTFEST!!! Are we thrilled....!!
Many of us are poised to march in the Metuchen's Memorial Day Parade on Monday wearing this year's signature Purple and Yellow T-Shirts...it's starting...!
Hope you will be able to be with us.
The Junebug Team
Update #13: THE TEAM IS POISED FOR "GO"!!!
We are genuinely 'on the cusp' of the event now! All of the exhibiting artists, musicians and performers have received their assigned times and locations...a massive task by a dauntless team! They are definitely part of the magic!
Publicity has been amazing...with highlights and photos in several state-wide magazines, including the June issue of NJ Monthly...great work, O Publicity Queen!
JunebugArtFest.com now includes not only our list of Kickstarter.com donors, but those local businesses who have supported us through sponsorships...soon the list of artists participating in the event will appear...stay tuned! Yeah to our Website Goddess!
Our list of volunteer hosts grows vigorously thanks to the efforts of our Shepherd of Hosts...but we still have opportunities for you to serve as a Junebug Host...click on the "volunteer" button on the website www.junebugartfest.com and contact Amy with your interest.
And the 2011 Junebug program...the program is spectacular! Our artist-designer Kim has done a spectacular piece of work creating the program this year...Kudos to Kim!
And the Pet Parade Duo in their own words..."have all their 'dogs in a row'...This is an event that your do not want to miss. Classic cute Metuchen!
The 2011 Junebug Sculpture by Ewing sculptor Joy Kreves www.joykreves.com is repudedly 6' tall...far and away the biggest 'Bug to grace the ArtFest...can't wait to see that!
Both of our Master Artist Guest Lecturers, Sandy Skoglund www.sandyskoglund.com and Jane Dickson www.janedickson.com have expressed genuine enthusiasm to be participating in the event. Do put their presentations on your calendar. (Thursday, June 16, 7:30pm and Thursday, June 24, 7:30pm)
And now all kinds of details are being finalized, the group poised to march in the annual Memorial Day Parade to thank our service people for making our nation one that allows the Arts to flourish and events like this to take place...I hope everyone of you who have backed us here will be able to come, join us and enjoy the fruit of your support!
Happy Memorial Day Weekend!
The Junebug Team
Update #12: ALMOST THERE!!!
Just a note to let you know that things are "humming" at "Junebug Central"! Chairpersons and Coordinators are burning the midnight oil to wrap things up. All kinds of final details are being ironed out and verified, publicity is moving, word is 'hitting the streets'. The magazine INSIDE JERSEY has named us one of the "heavy-hitting" events of June...pretty cool!
Our website www.JunebugArtFest.com is now carrying the full list of events taking place throughout the ArtFest. Do check it out!
And, if you are so inclined, do click on the 'volunteers' section and sign up to be a Junebug Host for an hour on one of the evenings. The gracious hospitality rendered by so many Metuchenites is one of the really outstanding features of this event....and you get a Junebug T-Shirt!
Hope your calendars are marked. You're getting your pet's costume finalized. You've put the finishing touches on the photo or painting you are submitting to the contests...
It's nearly a go, baby!
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A copy of the Junebug Program, a magnet by a Junebug artist-coordinator, and a thank you notation on the the Junebug website.
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A small piece of original artwork or packet of cards designed by one of the members of the Junebug committee and a copy of the Junebug program in early June.
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A children’s book by author/illustrator and Junebug program designer Kim Adlerman and a copy of the Junebug program booklet in early June.
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$500 -$999 – A poster of a Sandy Skogland Photograph, a copy of Along the Way, a book about the history of the Arts for Transit in NYC, featuring artist Jane Dickson and a copy of the Junebug program in early June, in which you will be listed as a “major sponsor.”
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A copy of Four Women Artists, a book featuring the work of Sandy Skogland and dinner with the artist in Metuchen Thursday, June 16, just before her presentation. You will also be identified as a “major sponsor” at the unveiling of the Junebug Sculpture at the Grand Opening of the event, as well as in the Junebug program.
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Generosity and collaboration are really at the heart of the Junebug, with a whole team of artist-volunteers developing it. Many say the event is “mystical, magical” because such a variety of artists actually come together and organize something on this scale!
Check out our website to learn more about the artists who chair the various committees: (http://junebugartfest.com).
