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Otis Film Fest

Near the end of 2009 we had an opportunity to work on award plaques for the Otis Film Festival held annually at Regent University. The awards were to be given to various winners at the festival in six different categories (see list below for award and award winners). Chris Free who participated in the festival was also in charge of finding the appropriate ceremonial gifts. He came to us looking for rustic and aged plaques which would honor the outstanding attempts at cinema at Regent.

We produced awards with a rough deep brown patina that gave them an antique look. We also allowed the fill of the etch (the text) to pull out in certain areas to add further effect. The final result was something very original and far from the ordinary plaques or trophies commonly given at award ceremonies.

We thank Chris for seeking us out to help in this project and we hope we can be of service in the future. Congratulations to all the winners at this years Otis Film Festival.

The Otis Film Festival is annually hosted by the Council of Graduate Students and Regent Undergrad Council.

BEST FILM
Brittle Time – Producer & Director: Caleb Stern, Writer: Michael Boling

2ND PLACE
Standing Outside – Producer: Christopher Free, Director: Joshua Overbay, Writer: Molly Hughes, Director of Photography: Benjamin Dyer

3RD PLACE
3. Sad Sarajevo – Producer: Stephanie Bain, Director/ Writer: Jon Mark Nail

BEST ACTOR
Ryan Clemens

BEST ACTRESS
Anna Koehler

MALENDOWSKI AWARD
Crab Feast or Famine – Producer/ Director: Kat Moo

-Douglas

Art in the Garden: A Seasons End

The chill of autumn has made its way to Virginia bringing an end to our art show season. But before it is all said and done we have one last show in the Ghent area of Norfolk. Stockley Gardens Fall Art Festival hinges on some of the finest artists in the area and is one of the largest art shows in the Hampton Roads area. If you haven’t had a chance to check us out this year please stop on by — we love to see familiar faces and to make new friends. With a little luck the rain will stay away and we can all greet the crisp fall weather together surrounded by good music and beautiful artwork. We hope to see you there!

Dates & Hours:

If you need directions:
Stockley Gardens Park in the Ghent section of Norfolk

Schedule of Events:
Live entertainment; kids’ activities; artists’ reception

Neptune Festival ‘09

If you have missed our last few shows don’t worry, this weekend brings with it The Neptune Festival at the Virginia Beach Boardwalk. The event lasts three days [25th, 26th and 27th] and will have some of the best local artists on the scene as well as artists from all over the country. We will be set up at 23rd street so if you want to get out and enjoy one last weekend of summer fun we urge you to stop on by.

Show hours:
Friday 25th: 12pm-7pm
Saturday 26th: 10am-7pm
Sunday: 10am-6pm

http://www.neptunefestival.com/

- Douglas

Reminder: Steppin’ Out Festival Aug 7th and 8th

Just a reminder that Copper Art Designs will be at the Steppin’ Out Festival in beautiful Blacksburg, Virginia this weekend (Friday & Saturday, August 7th & 8th). You can find all the information you’ll need at the link below (directions, maps, times, events).

If you’re in town or nearby we’d love to see you. Don’t let the heat keep you from enjoying the community, good music, and artists from all around.

- JSuar

Friday & Saturday, August 7th & 8th

Slow Art Walkin’ to a Show on the Road

After a sluggish showing at the First Friday Art Walk at Town Center we will be taking a bit of a break from shows until next month. In early August, for the first time, we’ll pack our pieces up and get ready for a long haul. We will be headed to Blacksburg, Virginia to take part in the Steppin’ Out Festival which will be held August 7th and 8th.

This is a great opportunity for us to learn what it is to be a traveling artist. It also is a chance to get back to the Virginia Tech and Radford area to see some friends and family who are often absent from our art shows. If you have been looking for a mountain get away mixed with a small town art and music festival then here is your chance.

Steppin’ Out Festival

But don’t worry, we will be back home to do a few shows come this fall. We are still awaiting word from a several events but as soon as we hear back from them we will be posting those dates here. Thanks for stopping by and we hope to see you at a show or our gallery in the near future.

- Douglas