The Shire Arts Collective

8.31.22

Thank you all that came out last night we had so much fun! Check our these stunning photos from James and Kathryn!!!

Sneaking a peek to see our amazing bands play tonight!

Happening tomorrow!! Come out and support our local bands. Pacific Lung/Sabios/Grayed Blue 🤙🏼

Tonight till 9! 3 awesome acts, some much needed breeze, cool drinks 🍺. Come by and say hi!

JUNE 15TH at Persuasion Brewing!!!

Just about a month before the tour starts! We added a date in Bellingham on the 7th with Izzy Jones, and the house concert in LA was moved to The Hotel Cafe on the 16th with Jess Kallen, two shows for which I cannot wait.
Tell your friends!

6.7 Bellingham, WA - The Blue Room w/
6.8 Portland, OR - Local Roots Music NW @ White Eagle Saloon
6.9 Eugene, OR - Sam Bond's Garage w/ Last Year's Man
6.10 Redding, CA - Fratelli's
6.11 San Francisco, CA - Bazaar Cafe w/ Harlow's Monkeys
6.12 Bolinas, CA - Smiley's Schooner Saloon
6.14 Hayward, CA - The Bistro
6.15 Modesto, CA - The Shire Arts Collective
6.16 Los Angeles, CA - The Hotel Cafe w/
6.17 Fallbrook, CA - The Vineyard 1924
6.21 Eureka, CA - The Siren's Song Tavern w/ Flynn Martin
6.22 Cottage Grove, OR - Axe and Fiddle
6.23 Seattle, WA - Conor Byrne Pub w/ Shoecraft & .moon.beam
6.24 Everett, WA - Black Lab Gallery w/ Timothy Robert Graham & Shoecraft

See you out there!

So, you missed out on our sold-out Party at the Silos and FOMO got you here? Well, you're in luck. We've opened 50 limited "Dancing Room Only" spots so you can join us at the most happening party of the year. Act fast - these will sell out.

Tickets: http://prospect.vbotickets.com/event/dancing_room_only_-_annual_prospect_theater_fundraiser_party/74663

$50 Dancing Room Only tickets include:

- Entry from 6:45-9PM
- Live music by Blue Monday Band
- Open bar
- Access to fundraiser auction
- Great company and a fun night of supporting local theater!

NOTE: This ticket does not include dinner.

Join us for a Party at the Silos for the Annual Prospect Theater FUNdraiser!

Help Prospect Theater SEED our season at the Modesto Silos, an outdoor industrial setting, now a reimagined art and event venue in downtown Modesto. This event will be held outdoors.

Blue Monday Band featuring

Conrad Johnson on Bass/Vocals, Terrie Londie lead Vocals, Andrew Rosenblum on Guitar/Vocals, Dave Hawks on Drums, Ian Wilson and John Burt on the Sax, and Eric Benson on Keyboard.

Are you interested in volunteering at our music events or are interested in getting to know the people behind the scenes? Swing by Commonwealth at 5:30pm and join us for some drinks and food!

Cole Hinkle & the Debauchery, the pleasure was all ours!!

We had an amazing time playing at the , put on by .

We want to thank everyone who came out last Saturday we had such a blast! Part of why we love hosting these events is to bring the community together and these pictures capture just that. To see all the smiles on these faces is why we do this!

Feel free to tag yourself or your friends if you’re in these. ❤️

Valley Wolf 3.26.22

Estereomance 3.26.22

All Things Blue 3.26.22

We had an amazing time last night with Estereomance, All Things Blue, and our own Valley Wolf! Thank you to everyone who came out and supported us!

We are setting up for a great show tonight! So excited to see everyone!

3.26.22 • Doors open at 5:30PM music starts at 6:00PM

Next Saturday mark your calendars!!

Next Saturday mark your calendars!!

Volunteers are always welcome! Message us if you’re interested in being part of The Shire Arts Collective. ❤️

Our upcoming event is just just weeks away.
We hope to see you there!

Voting ends today!! Make sure to vote for your favorite band and give them a chance to win some $$!!

VOTING ENDS AFTER THIS WEEKEND! It's your last chance to vote for this year's Battle of The Bands. Head on over to www.thestate.org today to cast your votes. The live show is set for Sunday, March 13th, 2022. If you would like to purchase tickets for the live show, they are also available on our website!

Ever thought about volunteering at our events? Well now is the time! We are seeking future volunteers for our upcoming events these next couple of months. If you are interested, feel free to message us your name and email address. We look forward to what we can accomplish for the community!

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Estereomance 💗

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Are you interested in joining a community of passionate artists and organizers? Sign up to be a volunteer! We'll have TONS to do as we ramp up for 2022.
Questions? Shoot us a DM or email [email protected]
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Shire Sign-up and Feedback Form Are you interested in joining a group of passionate & creative artists? Come help grow the community by signing up as a volunteer, or share your thoughts on events! Questions? Email [email protected] and we're here to answer.

Make sure to get your votes in! February 28th is the last lady to vote.

VOTE VOTE VOTE!!

Online voting is set for February 1-28 and the live show featuring the top 8 bands is Sunday, March 13th!

Grand Prize: $2500
Audience-Choice: $1500

Thank you again for your time and talent! And thank you to Modesto View, VMI School of Rock, The Shire Arts Community, and Color The Skies for your support.

Thank you to all 57 bands who entered our inaugural BOTB! We are elated to see so much talent. If you do not see your band's name on this list and you submitted before 1/15, please email [email protected] ASAP.

Reminder: Online voting begins February 1-28 and the live show featuring the top 8 bands is Sunday, March 13th!

Grand Prize: $2500
Audience-Choice: $1500

Thank you again for your time and talent! And thank you to Modesto View, VMI School of Rock, and the Shire Arts Community for your support.

ARTIST OF THE MONTH FOR JANUARY:
Zoe Toscano

Zoe is a figurative artist, painting the human form allows her to contemplate the complexities of human relationships through a visual language. At this time her work is centralized around the female experience. She strives to reclaim the female gaze through depicting women in moments of both strength and vulnerability. Another key component of her work is the complicated relationship between human and nature, exploring our differences, similarities and humans ability to separate ourselves from nature.

“I’ve been creating art for as long as I can remember. My parents were and continue to be extremely supportive. At a young age they encouraged me to express myself creatively. My mom, having a science background, instilled in me an appreciation for nature and love of exploration. My dad exposed my sister and I to art galleries and museums, cementing a love and understanding of art for its cultural and historical significance. I am very fortunate to have always had space for being creative and a strong support system.”

“I was born and raised in Modesto. Modesto has a wealth of creative people. There is something very special about growing up in this community. Being so familiar with the area, you are acute to understanding what this town has to offer and what your community needs. I think it is important as an artist to withhold social responsibility and to engage with your community. Modesto is by no means perfect but being centrally located in the most geographically diverse state in the United States is an absolute dream. I feel as though vibrant large cities, beautiful coastal lines, enchanting forest mountains, desserts and world famous national parks are at my fingertips.”

One of her biggest milestones is running an all female run gallery in her hometown. It was transformative to her artistic career to be given the opportunity to carve a space to create free from judgment. She says managing a gallery gave her insight in understanding relationships between galleries and artists. This experience allowed her to push herself to develop her skills and create her language as an artist.

“One of my dearest memories from running Tri-Chromatic Gallery is sharing an experience with a young transgender artist who gleefully informed my partners and I that they sold their very first piece of work in our space. It was an honor to play a role in the development of an artist who may struggle identifying with a marginalized group. I strive to use my platform to uplift artists in my community.”

Follow her on IG

Website:http://zoetoscanoart.com/

Want to join this year’s Battle of the Bands? Submit your application by January 15th!! Solo acts are welcome to apply as well :D

$2,500 grand prize and $1,500 audience choice award!!!

Battle of the Bands ⋆ State Theatre of Modesto Submission Guidelines and Contest Rules $2500 Grand Prize / $1500 Audience-Choice Award You must read and understand the rules prior to registering your band. BACKGROUND: The State Theatre is a magnificent 550-seat venue for live music, and there is a ton of great music out there that we can’t wai...

ARTIST OF THE MONTH

Our Artist of the Month for December is D'Angel Barnhart of Oakdale, CA.

D'Angel Barnhart’s artistic inspiration comes from life experiences and from the stories people share in various mediums. Her biggest milestone is having a little more courage than fear and to share her art expressions.

“It took a good amount of time to get to this point but I am glad to be here.”

D’Angel has a handful of projects developing right now, though the two I want to highlight are the Community Art project that shows duality and a larger sculpture as an ode to the Divine Feminine.

For the Community Art project, she has two prompted questions that are opposite. She will preserve the uniqueness of the people's handwritten responses to make a digital graphic. She is thinking of approaching a local city government to propose this as a mural so we can understand the community a little more.
As for the Divine Feminine piece, it is a gratitude project for the divine feminine energy in her life, in particular towards her mother and grandmother. She is using clay, foil, paint, and materials you can find outside like feathers, leaves, branches, etc. We are excited to see how that comes out!

If you are interested in participating in the Community Art project, direct message your handwritten response.

You can follow D’Angels journey on Instagram ❤️