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	Vicenza Art Center (+39) 0444-717074, DSN 634-7074 art@vicenzamwr.com Located in Bldg. 306, behind the AAFES Movie Theater on Caserma Ederle

Mon, Wed, Th & Fri 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Tue: Closed
Sat & Sun 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

VICENZA ART CENTER RENOVATION
The Art Center is also getting a major makeover beginning sometime in September. The building renovation project will be done in two phases. Phase I will take approximately 6 months to complete. During this phase the Woodshop will remain open in the current location while the focus is on renovating the rest of the building. During this period customers can still sign up for classes, book craft parties and obtain custom framing in a temporary location in the Outdoor Rec Bldg. 249, near the Aldo Moro Gate. The hours of operation for both locations will be Wed-Fri 11 a.m.-.6 p.m., Sat-Sun 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and closed Mon and Tue.

The entire operation will close for two weeks in the beginning of September during the move to the temporary space and storage of equipment to be used after the renovation. As early as January 2008, the Wood Shop will closed for Phase II when upgrades will be made to that section of the building. At this time the Art Center will move back into the newly renovated portion. The results will be worth the wait. Customers can expect a new sales store where artists and crafters can purchase supplies. Those bringing in custom framing will find mat and frame selection much easier with the new visualization software which lets you see what your choice will look like. Full spectrum lighting provides more accurate color definition of artwork, prints and paintings and detail work.
If you are a do-it-your-self framer, you can look forward to using the best equipment in the industry to complete your projects.

The new multi-craft classroom will be equipped with a kitchen for use in parties, and classes like culinary arts, cake decorating and candle making. Ceramic artists will enjoy expanded possibilities with Raku and slip casting added to the wheel and hand building, in the new studio. The upgrades in the Woodhsop include new machinery, hand tools, a new dust collection system and a refinishing room to create a woodworkers dream space. The new center will also have an outdoor lounge and a resource room stocked with hundreds of new books and magazines to inspire your creations in art history, painting, fiber arts, woodworking and restoration, pottery, paper crafts, photography, beading, graphic and interior design, kids crafts and much more. So while you’re waiting for the new Art Center to be completed in the spring, you can get busy planning all the creative projects you will be able to do in our new space. For current information on the project and closure dates contact the Art Center at DSN 634-7074.

ART CENTER RENOVATION UPDATE: PHASE I
• Tree and landscaping removed in preparation for ADA accessibility and stroller friendly main entrance.
• Demolition of years of old ductwork and plumbing lines.
• Demolition of interior walls eliminating the maze of hallways and un-usable small rooms and closets.
• New framing studio, multi crafts classroom, gift gallery and office rooms laid.
• New walls going up.
• Installation of upgraded power and LAN lines.
• New bathrooms and plumbing laid.
• Break out of new windows and doors.
• Welcome Archway to studios bricked out.
• Expected completion date of Phase I is Early Spring 2008, and will coincide with the start of Phase II, Woodshop, which will take approximately two months.

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Craft Parties
Have a Craft Party! Children's Birthday Parties and Adult Craft Gatherings. We will lead up to 10 participants to create an Art Project of your choice. Two week advance booking is recommended. The cost is $90, supplies included. Choose from mosaic stepping stones, ceramic plate or mug glazing, clay hand building, assemble or adorn a wooden birdhouse, framed mirror, bookends or keepsake box.

Wood Certification
Our woodshop is equipped with all the machines and hand tools you need to construct any
project. Certification to use the woodshop is offered the 1st Saturday of every month.

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Our Studios & Classroom Rental
POTTERY, WOODSHOP, FRAMING, TEXTILE ARTS
Currently Under Renovation..

2007 Army Arts & Crafts Contest Winners

Congratulations go out to Vicenza Arts & Crafts Community Members who participated in the Army-wide 2007 Army Arts & Crafts Contest.

Luka Fatuesi (7th grader, Wow!) placed 1st in the Novice Category, for his Ceramic entitled "Bump on a Log!"

Lauretta Kreider placed 1st in the Accomplished Category, for her Print entitled "Splash!"

Both Winners received FMWRC monetary awards as well as Award Certificates which the Vicenza Art Center will Custom Frame as part of local award recognition.

Special Acknowledgment goes out to Mathew Parrott for his Water Base Paintings, Leda Kreider for her Drawings, Wendy Davis for her Drawing, and Trisha Covarrubias for her Mixed Media 2-D entries.

A job well done by all participants in the contest!

Start creating your masterpieces for the next contest.  Entries for the FMWRC supported 2008 Army Arts & Crafts Contest will be accepted at the Vicenza Art Center in May 2008.

See photos of 1st Place Winning Entries below: