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NPR-0784AO (05/16) CO-SPONSOR OF BAR J WRANGLERS, TAKE ME HOME: THE MUSIC OF JOHN DENVER, GEORGE WINSTON, GOLDEN BOUGH, NOBUNTU, MEN OF WORTH, COLORADO CHILDREN’S CHORALE, CGT & MG3, JAPAN ARTS DAY: KUNIKO YAMAMOTO AND TAIKO WITH TONI & LANCE, AND FACE VOCAL BAND MAJOR SUPPORT PROVIDED BY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Carolyn Deuel BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRESIDENT Chuck Wilson BUSINESS VICE PRESIDENT JASON YOCUM DESIGN, ETC. SECRETARY-TREASURER Jim Brown BUSINESS Nathan Baker MUSIC Ken Barbe LAWYER Lesli Beecher MUSIC Barbara Gardner MUSIC Bill Gardner MUSIC Rebecca Hebert DANCE Shawn Houck DESIGN Michael Stedillie THEATRE christi thomason SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR linsey thomason MUSIC Kathryn Williams MUSIC Vicki Windle WRITER artcorewy.com P.O. BOX 874 | CASPER, WY 82602 307.265.1564 | [email protected] FACEBOOK.COM/ARTCOREWY HOW TO INTERACT WITH THIS BOOK As scheduled events are subject to change (now more than ever), we have integrated QR codes that point directly to the Facebook event for each show. Most phones and devices will take you directly to the link by simply opening the camera on your device and pointing it at the code. From there, you can RSVP to the event on Facebook, share it with friends, or purchase tickets online. When you RSVP to an event, you will be notified if there are any changes to the date/time/location of the show. Try scanning the QR code on this page to see our full events schedule on our Facebook page. QR CODE Certain shows also include Spotify Codes. If you use the Spotify app on your device, you can tap the SEARCH button, and then tap the camera icon in the search bar. Once your camera opens, point it at the Spotify Code, and you will be taken directly to that artist’s profile. Try it with the Spotify Code on this page to access the ARTCORE 2021-2022 Season Preview Playlist. ª 2 preface We look forward to a much more normal season in with audience members for the first time since March 2021-22, when we can welcome back many who have of 2020! Those attending were excited to be able to sheltered and more students and teachers, as well share stirring performances in safe settings. as assisted living residents, to our daytime outreach For 2021-22, several performers who could not travel programs! this past year plan to come, including George Winston, The County and City are assisting us in presenting FACE Vocal Band, NOBUNTU African Women’s Choir, Daniel Rodriguez and his wife, Marla Kavanaugh, in Men of Worth, and California Guitar Trio with Montreal a concert of patriotic and musical theater works on Guitar Trio. This will be our final chance to present the September 12, 2021, a day after the 20th anniversary Bar J Wranglers, because they will retire at the end of 9/11. Daniel, as a New York City Policeman, was a of this year! first responder on that horrible day, and many will Please join us to experience the excellence of the remember the hope he brought with his performances performers mentioned here and that of the many of “God Bless America.” other wonderful artists you will discover in the pages We will honor the first responders of our area who of this book! were so critical to the fight against COVID-19 by Wishing you joy, inviting them to this concert with no charge. ARTCORE was one of the few presenters continuing live concerts throughout the 2020-21 season, and performers from California, Tennessee, Texas, New York, and Louisiana were thrilled to be able to connect 3 WITH GRATITUDE We are grateful to the following, to our many volunteers, and to our partners from the school district for their wonderful support! PRODUCERS DIRECTORS Bruce Nichols Donation of $1000 or more Donation of $500 or more Robert Pettigrew Lesli and Greg Beecher Nathan Baker St. Anthony’s Tri-Parish School The Des and Carrie Bennion Family J. Kenneth Barbe Allene Smith The Bluebird at the Cheese Barrel George and Linda Conner Susan Stanton Dale Bohren Bill & Mary England Lynne Swank Jim Brown Express Printing Delores Thornton Casper Area Community Foundation Shawn Houck Kathy Williams Casper College Foundation Nicolaysen Art Museum Dino Wenino City of Casper Bruce Richardson & Susan Stanton Jo Zagar Deuel Energy, LLC Richard Turner Carolyn Deuel The Wold Foundation MEMBERS Dana H. Deuel Vicki Windle Donation of $25-$99 Dan Grace Janice Kalasinsky LuElla Dwyer BENEFACTORS Jerre Jones Estate of Marian Schwejda Doody Donations of $250-$499 Barbara Lucas Ellbogen Foundation Robert C. Bau Family Margaret Metz Laurie Fletcher & Al Fraser First United Methodist Church Chris Pilcher Bill & Barbara Gardner Pamela Glasser Helen Pottorf The Estate of Kathleen Hemry Natrona County Lodging Tax Board Paul Rhodes Highland Park Community Church Michael Stedillie Judy Steffens Gary Hulett Jani Van Deusen Ben Taucher Kalen Marketing Solutions Don & Marge Winship The Lyric PATRONS Joyce Wise National Endowment for the Arts Donation of $100-$249 Suzan Yocum Natrona County Kathy Andren-Lore Natrona County School District No. 1 Michelle Blake FRIENDS Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church Steve & Debbie Bovie Donation of $1-$24 Caleb Palmer Connie Bower Babbs Aldridge Ramkota Hotel & Conference Center Claranne Cannon Susan Bishop & John Strombeck Restoration Church Sarah Christiansen Robin Broumley Rocky Mountain Power Foundation Jennifer & Daniel Cooper Barbara Burge Western States Arts Federation Cindy Grafton Becky Wise Wheeler Family Foundation Ermalee Harris Chuck Wilson Joyce Barnard Jones Wyoming Arts Council Steve and Libby Kurtz Wyoming Community Foundation Inge Kutchins Wyoming State Legislature Jack Lore Jason Yocum Vic McMurry We are fortunate to have generous support from all the media, and we are grateful for these important partners: Jim Beck, Jeremy Patey, Michelle Robinson, Sally Ann Shurmur, Diana Arndt, Casper Journal, Casper Star-Tribune, KCWY-13, KTWO-RADIO, Joy Stumbo, KUYO, Gregory Hirst, Oil City News, Bob Price, TownSquare Media, Chuck Gray, Mount Rushmore Broadcasting, and many more. 4 VISUAL ARTS COMPETITION All artists - professionals, amateurs, and students - are invited to enter the 2021-2022 ARTCORE Visual Arts Competition. The challenge is to create the most powerful, inspiring artwork about the performing arts in Wyoming - Music, Dance, Theatre - in whatever medium you choose. PRIZE: $300 In addition to the cash prize, the winner’s work, and possibly any merit awards, will be exhibited at several ARTCORE concerts during the 2022-2023 season. Entries to the competition can be artwork of any type that depicts any element of Wyoming performing arts, as long as it is the main subject and focus of the artwork. RULES: 1. All entries must be submitted as digital JPEG copies of original unpublished artwork, conceived and created by the entrant for the competition. JPEG images should be no smaller than 4”x6” at 300dpi. Images may be submitted as attachments via email or uploaded to a file sharing service with the link emailed to ARTCORE. They may also be mailed on a USB thumb drive, which will be returned only if they are accompanied by a self- addressed, self-stamped envelope. The artist whose work is judged as the winner must have the original art available to be exhibited during the 2022-2023 season. 2. Artists must submit contact information - name, address, phone, email - and information about the artwork - medium used, size of the artwork, title - with a minimal entry fee of $15 which will cover up to three images. Additional images should include a fee of $5 per image. The artwork will be disqualified if the information and fee are not included. Entry fees may be paid online at PayPal.me/ARTCOREWY. Please include a note with entry information. 3. Each online submission or USB drive must be labeled legibly with the entrant’s name and artwork’s title. 4. Work done in any medium is acceptable. Size: Two-dimensional, 50”x50”maximum. Three-dimensional up to 80 lbs. 5. Submission of artwork to the competition constitutes agreement that the artwork may be exhibited and photographs of the artwork published in the ARTCORE 2022-2023 season brochure. Contestant’s artwork remains the property of the contestant at all times. 6. Entries may be submitted online via email to [email protected] with the subject “Visual Arts Competition Entry” or mailed to ARTCORE, P.O. Box 874, Casper, WY 82602. All entries must be postmarked no later than March 15, 2022. The winner will be announced by May 30, 2022. 7. Entries will be juried by Colorado Arts Council 2000 Fellowship Recipient Jean Gumpper, now of Florida. If the judge fails to find any of the submissions suitable, a winner will not be selected. 8. ARTCORE will not be responsible for the loss or damage of any discs submitted to the competition. ARTCORE’s mission is to provide opportunities for Wyoming artists and audiences. In addition to presenting a large performing arts series and being the keeper of the community arts calendar, ARTCORE encourages new work by holding competitions.