Chestnut Hill Band @artsNCT, Newcomerstown
Chestnut Hill Bluegrass Band returns to ARTSNCT, Newcomerstown’s new arts center on Friday, November 16 for a second fundraiser benefiting the center’s programs.
Mark Hardesty, a band member, and Michael Wise, the center’s executive director were classmates at Newcomerstown High School. Wise said, “Mark attended our class reunion that was held at ARTSNCT in August. When he saw what we were trying to accomplish and provide to the community, he and his brother, Duane, quickly volunteered to donate their time, talent, and resources to help raise funds for our proposed programs. They and their fellow bandmembers are outstanding musicians and they want to see ARTSNCT succeed.”
Wise said other Newcomerstown classmates were also impressed at the reunion and have donated time, money, and support to help bring the arts to the community.
Bluegrass @artsNCT, Friday, November 16, 7-9pm, is free and open to the public with a free-will donation at the door.
ARTSNCT is located at 304 South College Street, Newcomerstown. (740) 575-5710 www.artsNCT.org
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ARTSNCT creatively celebrated National Pizza Month
October was National Pizza Month and ARTSNCT, Newcomerstown’s new arts center, celebrated pizza with its first annual Pizza Box Art Contest and Exhibit.
Local art class teachers and instructors were asked to inspire each of their students to recycle a pizza box and create a unique and imaginative piece of art.
The arts center partnered with Damon’s American Pizza, Dominos, and Terry’s Pizza for this program and a student from each of the three participating schools will win a Pizza Party for their entire classroom.
Students at any grade level were eligible to participate.
Participation was simple. The only requirements were:
The art must cover the entire front of the box and give reference to pizza in some way.
The four sides of the box must be painted, covered in a solid color, or be incorporated into the art.
Any items attached to the box must be securely affixed.
All boxes will be hung and displayed at ARTSNCT October 20 to November 20
The name of the student, teacher, and grade level must be visible and legible on the back of the box.
Deadline to turn boxes into ARTSNCT or classroom teachers is Friday, October 12.
Box art could be created as paintings, drawings, collages, mixed media, wall sculptures, clocks, lights, or anything else the students could imagine and create for a wall hanging.
ARTSNCT’s executive director, Michael Wise, said, “We love paint, glue, glitter, papier-mâché, and just about everything fun and messy.” He continued to say, “It is obvious that these students enjoyed creating their pizza masterpieces and it is obvious that there is an abundance of hidden talent in Newcomerstown.”
Pizza Box Art will be on display at ARTSNCT through November 20. You may vote for your favorite box on ARTSNCT’s Facebook page or at the arts center until that date.
The center is located at 304 South College Street, Newcomerstown. (740) 575-5710. www.artsNCT.org
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