Richard Fudge has begun sending around two prayer journal sketchbooks for artists to make a spread of prayer-infused art and then mail on to the next artist.  The project, which he's calling 'To Send a Prayer' can be followed on its own blog - http://2sendaprayer.blogspot.com/.  I believe I'm right in thinking that he's happy to get more people involved so contact Richard through his blog (http://fudge-art.blogspot.com/)if you want to participate.  I'm going to.

The project was inspired by another mail/sketchbook project called 'Look at Book' which turned out fantastically though it was not about prayer like this one is.

On June 27, 2009 The Shotgun Fest returns to Germantown.  It will be located at St. Therese and go on from Noon - 9:00.  It's a small neighborhood festival with music, food, and just hang out time with neighbors.  This year they are also offering free booth space for artists and crafters.  You might have to do some searching to figure out how to get involved because I don't have the correct contact information unless you have a myspace.  Here's the shotgun fest myspace page.

The music schedule looks pretty good too:

Newborn Lifeline is looking for artists who would like to participate in an upcoming fundraiser.  They are casting the torsos of pregnant women and supplying those casts to artist for embellishment.  The finished pieces will be auctioned off in June.

The medium is the artist’s choice (Paint, Clay, Plaster, Glass, Mosaic, Metal…the sky is the limit).  The casts will be available to artists on or after April 20, 2009 and they will need the completed works returned to them no later than June 1, 2009.

If you would like to participate or you know an artist who would please contact Kathy at 502-648-9901 or by e-mail at Kathy@newbornlifeline.org.

For more information on the program visit www.yournewbornlifeline.com .

To see what others have done with casts like these visit http://www.proudbody.com/articles.asp?id=162