Julien's Journal May 2016 (Volume 41, Number 5) | Page 9

ART + DESIGN SENIOR EXHIBITION Sunday-Saturday, May 1-7 12-5 PM (Mon.-Fri.) & 1-5 PM (Sat.-Sun.) @ Quigley Gallery, Clarke University Seniors in Clarke University’s Art + Design Department will exhibit graphic design work, sculptures, paintings, and other works of art. Admission is free. Visit Clarke. edu/artsatclarke. IOWA ARTS GRANT APPLICATIONS 24 HOURS OF GRAND ENTERTAINMENT Tuesday, May 3 12 AM-11:59 PM @ Grand Opera House In celebration of the Great Give Day, the community-wide online giving day hosted by the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque, celebrating and supporting local nonprofits, the Grand Opera House is hosting 24 hours of free entertainment to help raise much-needed unrestricted dollars and bring awareness to pressing needs in our communities. Events include ghost and historic tours, film screening, live music, and more. Visit GreatGiveDay.org and TheGrandOperaHouse.com. End Monday, May 2 The Iowa Arts Council, a division of the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs, invites Iowa artists to apply for upcoming grant opportunities. Each year, the department invests grant funding into artists, projects, organization and communities that enhance quality of life in Iowa through arts and culture. Applications or letters of intent are due May 2 for the Art Project Grant, Artist Fellowship, Big Yellow School Bus, Cultural Trust Stability Grant, and Iowa Places. Visit IowaCulture.gov. * * GREAT DRAW VISUAL ARTS SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION Due Monday, May 2 Outside the Lines Art Gallery invites graduating seniors from Dubuque Senior High School, Dubuque Hempstead High, and Wahlert High Catholic High School planning to attend a two or four year college and with a major or minor in the visual or graphic arts to apply for this scholarship. Applicants must already be accepted into the school of their choice and be able to provide a copy of their letter of acceptance upon request. Visit OTLAG.com or TheGreatDraw.com. CGIM SENIOR THESIS EXHIBITION Monday-Saturday, May 2-14 @ Bisignano Gallery, UD Heritage Center All graduating seniors in the University of Dubuque’s Computer Graphics and Interactive Media Department are required to participate in this Senior Thesis Exhibit. Students display three original works plus a thesis statement. The show is always a mixture of edgy aesthetics and celebration. A closing reception will be held May 14 at 11:00 a.m. Admission is free. Visit www.Dbq.edu/FinePerformingArts/ HeritageCenter. Picture the savings! It’s the perfect time of year to consider a home remodel, purchasing that car, boat, or RV you’ve been eyeing, or obtaining cash to help pay for a wedding or a vacation. You can also transfer higher rate loans with other financials and lock them in at this lower rate, including outstanding credit card balances. Our low, fixed rate* will save you money on interest and can help you pay your debt off faster. There are no hoops to jump through at American Trust, and we’ll even waive the $50 lock fee. Don’t wait, apply at americantrust.com today or call 800.252.0357 for after hours and weekends. *Annual percentage rate. Loans subject to credit approval. $5,000 minimum “new to the line” funding for new and established lines of credit. Other restrictions may apply. Early termination fee applies if closed within 30 months. 2.49% APR is fixed for 3 years and amortized up to 15 years. Post three-year balances convert to the master note variable rate, currently at 4.00% APR, and requires monthly minimum interest-only payments. No re-locking. 85% loan-to-value. Payment example for $10,000 at 2.49% APR for 3 years is $66.64 per month, principal and interest. Post 3-year monthly payment example; $8,352.62 at 4.00% APR for 12 years is $73.14 per month, principal and interest. Rates are accurate as of this publication date. Post 3-year APR is subject to change. Consult a tax advisor for deductibility of interest. See a lender for details. Offer expires 12/31/16. May 2016  ❖  Julien’s Journal  ❖ 5