Cornerstone Center for the Arts News and Happenings

Join Cornerstone as we celebrate our summer classes! The third annual Cornerstone Carnival will be held August 2nd from 2:00-5:00 pm.

All classes and lessons will be showcased through performances, visual arts exhibits, multimedia, and a private lessons recital. Instructors will be talking to summer students soon about their involvement in the carnival. You will also have the opportunity to sign up for fall classes.

This event is open to the entire community, so make sure to invite your friends, family, and neighbors! The Carnival will include games for children of all ages, prizes, crafts, free classes, performances, refreshments, and much more! Cornerstone Carnival has something fun and exciting for every member of the family.

Cornerstone is currently seeking volunteers who would be interested in helping with a booth or running a game. A volunteer page is available on our Facebook page. Volunteers for this fun event can also check us out online at www.cornerstonearts.org or by contacting the Education Office at 281.9503, ext. 15

We look forward to showcasing our students, events, classes and community in our third annual Carnival. Be sure to bring the whole family and enjoy a fun-filled Sunday with Cornerstone!

Cornerstone Dance Company

Cornerstone Center for the Arts is proud to introduce the Cornerstone Dance Company. The Cornerstone Dance Company will consist of two groups with ages ranging from 5-21 years old. There will be a competition group and a performance group. Auditions will be held August 26-27 at Cornerstone Center for the Arts. The dance auditions are free and open to the public. Preparatory workshops are offered but are not required to audition.

The competition group will compete in various competitions and perform at local events. This group will focus on technique development and competitive dance routines. Competition and costume fees will be included in the monthly class fee. Auditions for this group will be held Wednesday, August 26. Ages 5-8 will audition from 4:30-6:00 pm; ages 9-18 will audition 6:00-7:30 pm.

The performance group will perform for various community events including festivals, fairs, and more. This group will focus on technique development and performance choreography without a competitive focus. Auditions for this group will be held Thursday, August 27. Ages 5-8 will audition from 4:30-6:00 pm; ages 9-21 will audition 6:00-7:30 pm.

Individuals who wish to prepare for the audition can sign up for workshops that will focus on the needs of both groups. The dancers will rehearse styles of dance including: tap, jazz, ballet, hip hop, and contemporary. Students must register for these workshops to receive a spot. The workshops range from $25-30 and will be held August 24-25.

For additional information on the Cornerstone Dance Company or to register for the workshops please visit us online at www.cornerstonearts.org , call us at 281-9503, ext. 15, or come to our second floor desk.

Registration for Fall Classes Coming Soon!

Looking for after school fun for the whole family? Cornerstone Center for the Arts is offering 12 week classes beginning the week of September 14, 2009. Registration for fall classes will begin August 2, 2009.

Classes are available for every age group and skill level for girls, boys, and adults. Classes are offered in Dance, Visual Arts, Fitness, Music, Theatre, Kindermusik, and Martial Arts. In addition, the Cornerstone Arts Program offers private instruction for all ages in the following areas: drums, guitar, piano, voice, strings, trumpet and saxophone. More details, including the Fall schedule, will be released on our website in early August at www.cornerstonearts.org .

Class fees can be paid upon registration or in payment installments throughout the course of the session. Payment plans and financial aid are available. Registration forms can be picked up at the second floor lobby, online at www.cornerstonearts.org , or mailed in to 520 E. Main Street. Call 281.9503, ext. 15 for any additional questions.

Harvest Moon Film Festival

It’s not too late to submit your entries for the third annual Harvest Moon Film Festival which will take place November 12 – 14, 2009, in downtown Muncie. The deadline for entries submitted through Withoutabox is extended until July 24, 2009, so there is still plenty of time to showcase your filmmaking. The Harvest Moon Film Festival awards prizes in the areas of feature length, short film, documentary, and student film. The top film receives a $3,000 grand prize. Selected filmmakers will be spotlighted throughout the weekend.

Harvest Moon Film Festival is looking for documentaries, short films, feature length films, and more for the festival weekend. Accepted films will be shown during the festival and be eligible for a prize in their category of $1,000 as well as the grand prize. Films can be submitted online at www.harvestmoonfilmfestival.com , through Withoutabox, an Amazon affiliate, or through a paper submission form. Please refer to the website for submission guidelines, fees, and additional information. Selected films will be announced in September.

Cornerstone Art Gallery Exhibit: "Eyes on You"

Cornerstone Center for the Arts will display the photographic artwork of Kenton Waltz beginning July 1, 2009. Kenton Waltz’s collection titled “Eyes on You” will be displayed in the Cornerstone Art Gallery from July 1 through August 21. A reception will be held August 6 from 5-8 pm where patrons are welcome to enjoy the exhibit and discuss the pieces with the artist. The collection was created by a device that Kenton Waltz constructed himself. Utilizing six lights with a camera in the center Kenton Waltz was able to capture a unique effect.

Kenton Waltz is currently a senior at Ball State University studying Theatre and Telecommunications. He first became interested in photography by taking photographs of nature. He believes that his passion and addiction to learn has taught him a great deal about the history and art of photography. He is constantly experimenting with new types of photography and keeps a camera close by, so he never misses a chance to capture a moment.

Go online at www.cornerstonearts.org or call the Education Office at 281-9503, ext. 15 for more information about upcoming exhibits.

Noodles & Co. Fundraiser Success

Cornerstone Center for the Arts would like to extend it’s gratitude for all of the supporters that attended our Noodles & Co. fundraiser on Saturday, June 27. We had a fantastic turn-out! Not only were people able to enjoy great food but also great entertainment from our performers. We would like to send a special thank-you to those that donated their time to entertaining the patrons.

Cornerstone Center for the Arts plans to continue fundraiser events in the fall and hopes that everyone will join us. If you or someone you know is interested in donating to Cornerstone click here or contact us at 281.9503, ext. 15.

Building Renovations

Cornerstone Center for the Arts is currently undergoing renovations to the building. Cornerstone is excited about making these improvements to the building with the new activities that will be held this summer and fall. Renovations should be complete in time for the Governor’s Arts Awards Banquet that will be hosted by Cornerstone on Sept. 25, 2009. Please excuse any mess, as we will be doing the renovations during business hours. We appreciate your understanding, and are excited on how these renovations will improve your time spent in the building.


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