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The 40th Celebration of the Arts Invitation and Schedule 2010 COTA Mission Statement Policies The Steering COTA Committee COTA Chairs COTA's Beneficiaries How to Become an Exhibiting Artist for the Celebration of the Arts How to Become a PATRON for the Celebration of the Arts  Become a FAN of the CELEBRATION OF THE ARTS on FACEBOOK

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COTA Mission Statement

The Celebration of the Arts is a gift to the community from the parishioners of St. David's Church. The church provides the venue for the visual and performing artists of Central New York to present new works representing the logical joining of religion, art, and the God given creativity in life.

Policies

•  The Celebration of the Arts Steering Committee exists to establish and maintain continuity, policies, and quality. The Steering Committee will serve as a resource and support system to the Celebration Chairs, the Rector, and the Vestry.

•  Artist and performers will be invited from the Central New York community.

•  The Organist/Choir-Director and Rector will determine the Sunday program.

•  There is no charge for any part of the Celebration. Expenses are met through Patron donations, silver bowls, and a one-third commission on art sold.

•  A $4,000 fund shall be reserved in an investment account to defray any losses that might be incurred in any given year. Any monies realized over and above our expenses will go back to the local community. Monies may be used on items at St. David's that involve the use of the building by the Celebration.

•  There will be an Art Selection Committee to determine the artists to be invited each year.

•  The Steering Committee will appoint the COTA Treasurer. (Current: Yvonne Shaw)

•  The Steering Committee and the Rector will appoint the COTA Chairs for the following year.

•  There will be no presale of any art. Patrons can purchase art on the Tuesday, Opening Night once the event starts. Non-patrons can purchase art on Wednesday when the galleries are open to the public.

The COTA Steering Committee

Ruth Bradner, Wendy Flynn, Ginny Frey, Betty Hill, Jon & Judy McCumber, Onetia Pierson , Patrick & Yvonne Shaw, Susan Sidoni, Lucia Whisenand and Father Jim.

COTA's Beneficiaries

How to Become an Exhibiting Artist for the Celebration of the Arts

On Thursday, February 11, 2010, a jury of Art Professors from Syracuse University will be jurying Central New York Artists wishing to be part of the Celebration of the Arts.

If you are a CNY Artist and would like to receive an invitation prior to the jurying to be considered as a potential exhibiting artist for the Celebration, please email your information to the Artist Liaison Chairs below. You will be added to our mailing list.

Artist Liaison Chair:
Tary Simizon: tmsimizo@hotmail.com

How to Become a PATRON for the Celebration of the Arts

In March each year a Patron mailing goes out for people wishing to support the Celebration of the Arts. Patrons are invited to the Opening Reception and listed in the program. If you would like to be added to our mailing list, please email your information to the Patron Chairs listed below. You will be added to our mailing list.

Patron Chairs:
Patrick Shaw: pshaw4@twcny.rr.com
Yvonne Shaw: yshaw@btitravel.com