January events at the Alliance for the Arts

Digital Plus: Invitational - Opening Reception: Jan. 9, 5-7 p.m.

Jan. 9-31

See how artists embrace digital photography and intertwine prints with diverse mediums and a creative outlook. Featured artists include: Jen Zen Gray, Robert Munn, Sara Cooke, Joshua Myers, Nicholas Bergery, and in the member gallery, Don Parsons. Contact: Krista Johnson, exhibitions@ artinlee.org

Walk Through the Arts - Jan. 10. 10-2 p.m.

This free family event includes artist demonstrations throughout the campus of the Alliance for the Arts plus theatrical, musical, and dance troupe mini-performances on the amphitheatre stage. Come discover arts and culture opportunities in Lee County. Contact: Scott Guelcher, education@ artinlee.org

Winter Classes and Workshops -

Sign up for winter classes today: Painting, dance, drama, drawing, and other media, youth visual arts, youth performing arts and workshops. Contact: Scott Guelcher, education@artinlee. org

Nominate an Angels of the Arts - Nomination forms due Jan. 31

The Angels of the Arts Awards recognizes the positive and essential impact of artists, art organizations, artistic educators and supporters in Lee County's Quality of Life and Economic Development. The Academy Awards-Style Ceremony will be held April 6, 2009 at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre. Visit www.artinlee.org to download a printable nomination form, call Chelsea 939-2787 or stop by the Alliance.

Young Artist Auditions - Jan. 24 and 31, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. both days

The project recognizes the area's top talented students in the performing arts. Students must be registered to participate. The auditions are open to the public for viewing. For more information, visit www.youngartistsawards. org/ or call 574-9321.

Portrait Workshop - Saturday, Jan. 17, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.; $60/75

Beginners and Intermediate

Instructor: Ann McCarty Sickles

Learn the exciting but complicated subject of portraits in a fun, informative environment. We will break the portrait down into its essentials of color spots and shapes of value to easily render a likeness. We will all work from one face to "see" the elements together. Confidence will be gained to go on to a portrait of your choice. To sign up contact Scott Guelcher, (239) 939-2787, education@artinlee.org