Special Events and Programs at the 2008 School of the Arts at Rhinelander
Please note: The information below pertains to the 2008 School of the Arts. Information on special events at SOA 2009 will be posted in January 2009.
For 45 years, the School of the Arts has provided adult learners a week of high quality instruction and hands-on learning opportunities in a variety of art areas. However, it is the unique sense of community, inspiration and support that really makes this program distinctive to any other arts program. So, after you have selected your classes, take a few minutes to peruse the other events that make SOA not just a week of learning but a week to experience.
- The Midday Forums, Monday Evening Performance, Wednesday evening Mini-Classes, and Thursday Evening Open House are sponsored by the Northern Arts Council of Rhinelander.
- All events – except the Annual Northern National Art Exhibit -- are held at James Williams Middle School and are open to students, family, friends and the public at no charge (except where otherwise indicated).
Students & Staff Social
5:00 pm Sunday, July 20
After a short orientation session, enjoy refreshments, live music and great conversation with other participants of School of the Arts.
Early Riser Events held M-F 7:15 – 8:15 am
Sunrise Yoga with Elizabeth Chandler
Join us for a morning stretch to open the body and prepare the mind.
Midday Forums
During your week at the School of the Arts, plan to attend our Midday Forum programs, a 45-minute conversation with a writer, artist or performer held each day, from 12:30-1:15 pm.
Monday, July 21
“Creative Youth: A Better Wisconsin”
Ted Hamm, Past President of WI Alliance for Arts Education
Tuesday, July 22
“Writing Strategically”
T.A. Stone
Wednesday, July 23
“Cultural Significance of Iroquois Wampum Belts”
Forest Brooks
Thursday, July 24
SOA Student Showcase: Works in Progress
Friday, July 25
SOA Student Showcase: Works in Progress
Evening Events
Rhinelander District Library Author Series
Monday, July 21 at 6:00 pm
Poet, author and professor Richard Terrill will appear at the Rhinelander District Library as part of the 2008 Author Series. His publications include a memoir about being a jazz musician, a memoir about teaching English in China, and a collection of poems, Coming Late to Rachmaninoff. He is the recipient of the Associated Writing Programs Award for Nonfiction, the National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship in poetry, the Minnesota Book Award, and three Fulbrights.
21st Annual Northern National Arts Competition
Tuesday, July 22 at 5:30 pm
All School of the Arts participants and members of the community are invited to attend the opening night reception of the 20th Annual Northern National Art Competition at Nicolet College, Rhinelander. Tickets can be purchased onsite at the School of the Arts at Rhinelander.
Wednesday Evening Mini-Classes
7:00 – 7:45 & 8:00 – 8:45 pm. No registration required.
- Sandcarving with Pat Guilday
- Storytelling with Robin Mello
- Beginning Theatrical Make-up and Tricks of the Trade with Frank Peot
- Quick Fix for Writer's Block with Kathy Steffen
- Woodspirit Carving with John Modjewski
- Pen and Ink Notecard Design with Diana Randolph
- Writing Poetry with Mary Sue Koeppel
- Your Roadmap to Success: Creating a Personal Vision Statement with Elizabeth Lewis
- Monoprints Made Easy with Mary Ann Inman
- A Proclivity for Creativity - mini class with Amy Climer
Thursday Evening Open House
Everyone is welcome to join us for the SOA Open House to browse the Faculty Art Display and classroom exhibits, peruse the New & Used Bookstore, listen to poetry readings and live entertainment and enjoy plenty of ice cream (provided by AAUW and Culver's Restaurant). Event starts at 7 pm. No charge!
AAUW New & Used Book Sale
Operated by the Rhinelander Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) is open daily Monday through Thursday during SOA. All are welcome to purchase books written by School of the Arts instructors and students and treasures donated by the local community.