South Central Region: New York State Performers, Programmers & Related Resources for Public Libraries & Groups


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Performer	Program	Category	Description	Fee
Cole-Lacy, Madona	West African Fashion and Culture	History, Multicultural- Other, Visual Arts- Other	Madona Cole-Lacy, wearable artist and fashion designer, presents the ethnicity, function and design details of West African fashions in a mini educational fashion show! Highlights ceremonial attires and the role of the 'Ashoibi' in distinguishing groups at festive occasions. Demonstration on how to 'Tie Lappa' and ‘Henkincha’ and a mini multi-ethnic fashion show of traditional and contemporary fashions and accessories modeled by participants.	$501- $1000
Dolan, Mary Beth	Manga Madness	Literature- Creative Writing, Visual Arts- Drawing, Visual Arts- Cartooning	A great program to bring teens into your library! High-energy artist, MB Dolan, will lead participants through a fun-filled, intense workshop of Manga drawing. Several versions of the program are available: basics of faces and figures, emotions, action poses, character development, story planning and paneling, designing cover art. The participants can actually vote to decide which program we do! Several funny anecdotes are shared, as MB illustrates the do's and don'ts of manga drawing.	$201- $350
Hunt, Kathryn	Wardrobe Organization Workshop	Life Skills- Other, Performing Arts- Other, Visual Arts- Other	Get your closet in Gear! Everyone admits to using 20% of a closet filled to 110% capacity. Organization is the key to effortless style. This workshop is a great follow up to any of the wardrobe or career style workshops.	$101- $200
Brickman, Robin	Art to Wear: Animals, Insects, or Flower Pins	Nature- Environment, Science, Visual Arts- Other	Robin Brickman, an award-winning book illustrator, will teach an art class based on natural science. Everyone will use coloring supplies on paper, cutting and shaping his or her piece, and then adding a pin to its back. The pins can be made into any natural item, such as flowers or insects. They can be lovely or quirky. Accuracy will be encouraged.	$351- $500
Mendelson, Cliff	Day in Clay - Multiculural Ceramics programs	Visual Arts- Other, Visual Arts- Other, Visual Arts- Other	visit www.day-in-clay.com Day in Clay’ is diverse multi-cultural K-12 programs (incl. Staff Development & Special needs) that join hands-on projects and demonstrations with art history and culture. Day in Clay will transform your art room into a true artist studio, giving your students a real taste of the creative process, and illustrate how 'design, form and function’ relate across disciplines. A custom-designed program to fit your curricula in English, social studies, arts & science will bring new meaning to your lesson plan. Students may explore Greek vase painting, African/Japanese masks, Native American ceramics, or participate in group projects such as tile-based murals. References from participating schools are readily provided to affirm our results on exceeding expectations. Day in Clay is an opportunity to discover how individual expression fits within the continuum of art history. Staff development training is also available. The Multicultural Potters Wheel program is available for assembly type groups. (50+ people)	$1001- $3000
Loshak, Rachel	Gustafer Yellowgold's Show	Music, Performing Arts- Other, Visual Arts- Cartooning	Multi-media performance of live music and animated illustrations about Gustafer Yellowgold, his journey from the Sun and his new life here on Earth, in the Minnesota woods. Through narration and storytelling we meet Gustafer's new friends the flightless Pterodactyl and Slimothy the eel. Created and performed by singer-songwriter/ illustrator, Morgan Taylor, Gustafer Yellowgold appeals to the whole family.	$501- $1000
Dolan, Mary Beth	Fabulous Fish	Nature- Marine Life, Visual Arts- Other, Visual Arts- Crafts	We explore the world of fish with fun fish facts. While making our own fish with polymer clay! Fish are made using simple shapes, and if space and time allows we bake some of the clay fish during the program. Appropriate for ages 5 and up. Great parent- child activity!	$201- $350
Zalben, Jane	Workshops/Residency on Writing Process and Illustrating Children's Books	Literature- Creative Writing, Literature- Authors, Visual Arts- Painting	Writing in the classroom per grade level. The teachers can combine classes together (one or two are also okay) to focus on the writing/illustrating aspects of creating a childrens' book, whether it is a novel or picture book. Materials are passed around individually in this setting, so it is more personal than an assembly setting, therefore exposing the children to the process in a hands-on manner of what is like to be an author/artist of books. An age-appropriate reading of my work is done. I write and feel comfortable speaking to all ages! Fiction, young stories, poetry, non-fiction, cookbooks - I do it all and the art as well.	$351- $500
Smalley, Carol Parenzan	Children's Author-in-Residence	Literature- Authors, Literature- Creative Writing, Visual Arts- Other	Children's author Carol Parenzan Smalley spends scheduled time in your library sharing her work on current projects, answering patrons' questions, using local resources for research and market analysis, discussing current favorite books of young readers, and encouraging children's reading and writing in general. She can be scheduled as frequently as your program desires. Target age: All ages. NOTE: The author is also available to continue the relationship on a virtual basis using modern web technology.	$201- $350
Brickman, Robin	Community Mural Workshop	Nature- Environment, Visual Arts- Painting, Visual Arts- Other	Robin Brickman is the award-winning illustrator of several children's picturebooks, based primarily on natural science subjects. Her program has two parts: an initial presentation about her illustrations for books, and then a hands-on workshop. First, she will demonstrate her unique cut-paper technique of watercolor, and then she will help the audience make their own cut paper creatures. Robin will bring an original painting from one of her books for inspiration. Her program has been celebrated for its emphasis on art and natural science, its accessibility to all ages, and Robin's ability to connect with all ages and abilities.	$501- $1000

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* Inclusion in this database does not indicate endorsement of any performer or program by the NYS Education Department, the Office of Cultural Education, the NYS Library or the participating library systems, nor does it eliminate the need for reference checks and appropriate standard screening procedures.