Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Call to Artists - Mount Gretna Outdoor Art Show

    
The Pennsylania Chautauqua
presents:
Mount Gretna Outdoor Art Show
"Under the trees of Old Chautauqua"

Call to Artists

WHAT:  Fine Art and Fine Craft Event

WHERE: On the streets and in the parks of Mount Gretna, PA

WHEN: Saturday and Sunday
           August 18 - 19, 2012
           Saturday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
           Sunday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

NOTEWORTHY:

*Recipient of Harrisburg Magazine's Readers' Choice Award and Central PA Magazine's Hot List Best Art/Craft show in 2010; listed in Top 100 ranked Fine Art Festivals, 2011, by the Art Fair Source Book.   

*Limited to 260 juried fine artists and craft persons.

*Estimated attendance: approximately 17,000 (paid admission).

*Jury/Booth Fees: ($25/$350 (single booth); $700 (double booth).

*$2,500 Cash Awards.

*Artist amenities include exhibitor-only indoor restrooms, boothsitters, reserved artists' parking, coupons for Mount Gretna Men's Club breakfast.

*Friday or Saturday morning setup.

 
The Pennsylvania Chautauqua sponsors an Art Show, as a community fundraiser, on the third full weekend in August.  The Pennsylvania Chautauqua is a non-profit organization established in 1892 for the purpose of "the advancement of literary, scientific, intellectual, physical and social welfare and the promotion of cultural and religious activities, recreation and entertainment".

Mount Gretna is a small Victorian community founded in the late 1800's as a summer resort.  Initially the only way for residents to reach their cottages in the woods was to travel by train.  Gretna was a stop along the Cornwall/Lebanon line.  Our streets were footpaths until automobiles became the mode of travel.  Many of the original cottages surround an open-air playhouse where numerous cultural events are held.  Our quaint atmosphere attracts many visitors every summer for music, theater, a visit to the local ice cream shop or just a walk in the woods and, of course, to the Art Show.

Festival-goers enjoy a weekend of art, crafts, entertainment and gourmet food, all "under the trees of old Chautauqua".  The show includes an Emerging Artists'area, a Kid's Art Show, musicians and strolling performers.


NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS VIA www.zapplication.org:

Deadline:
April 1, 2012

Notification:
No later than May 31, 2012

For more details, artist's prospectus, visit:
www.MtGretnaArts.com  
Email inquiries to:
MtGretnaArt@comcast.net

You may also contact by telephone:
717-964-3270

Monday, January 23, 2012

Opening at Olga Korper Gallery - Susanna Heller

Call to Artists - St. James Court Art Show

St. James Court Art Show
St. James Court Section    

  
Call to Artists

WHAT:  Fine Art and Fine Craft Show

WHERE: Set Outdoors in Historic Old Louisville, Louisville, KY

WHEN: October 5, 6 & 7, 2012
              Set up must be completed on Thursday, October 4, 2012


NOTEWORTHY:

*300 Artists in the St. James Court Section of the Art Show.

*210,000 attendance in 2011 (est. by Louisville Police Dep't).

*Juried Show. Applications taken only on www.zapplication.org (St. James Court Section of the St. James Court Art Show).

*Application fee: $30.

*Booth Fees: $500 for a 10' x 10'; add $30 for a corner space.

*Hours: Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. -  6 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

*$3.000 in artist merit awards; free booth space in following year's show.

*Complimentary artist breakfast all 3 days; Peer Juror Breakfast with the Director; Saturday evening wine and cheese reception and award ceremony.

*Discounted hotel rates; RV and camping information provided.

*24-hour security.

*Booth sitters, helpful volunteers and organized staff.

*55 Year tradition bringing patrons from around the region.  

 
More than 700 fine artists and craftspeople from throughout North America will converge the first full weekend of October for the 55th Annual Saint James Court Art Show. Ranked the number one fine art and craft show in the country by Sunshine Artist Magazine in 2003, 2004, 2006, 2009, & 2010 this autumn tradition draws hundreds of thousands of visitors every year who come to purchase unique handcrafted items directly from the hands that crafted them.  

The show is held in the heart of historic Old Louisville, which boasts the largest collection of Victorian homes in the country. Old Louisville is an elegant backdrop for this display of fine arts and crafts, which will be exhibited and sold along Saint James Court, Belgravia Court, Magnolia Avenue, and the adjacent blocks of Third and Fourth Streets.  

Event organizers work diligently to cater to all artistic preferences and budgets. The result is a tasteful selection of high-quality original works that include paintings, sculpture, pottery, leather and woodcrafts, photography, textiles, glass art and other fine arts. Proceeds from the show fund various community charities, art scholarships and neighborhood maintenance and restoration.   

Application Deadline: March 31, 2012 (midnight EST)

Jury Dates: April 21 & 22, 2012

Notification: April 30, 2012

Booth Fee Due: July 15, 2012

For more details, visit our web site at

Email inquiries to:

Website:


Marguerite Esrock
Director, St. James Court Art Show


Meet Me at The Fountain! The 56th Annual St. James Court Art Show will be held October 5, 6 & 7, 2012.

Follow us on Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/StJamesFan 

Friday, January 20, 2012

Fountain Art Fair - New York 2012



FOUNTAIN ART FAIR
ANNOUNCES NEW VENUE

AT HISTORIC 69TH REGIMENT ARMORY
Photo: Rachel Esterday

Fountain Art Fair New York 2012 at the 69th Regiment Armory
68 Lexington Avenue at 25th Street
March 9
11, 2012

New York, NY
Fountain Art Fair is thrilled to announce that its upcoming New York 2012 edition will take place at the 69th Regiment Armory, an iconic city landmark and site of the legendary 1913 Armory Show. Now located on Lexington Avenue and 25th Street, Fountain New York will be easily accessible during Armory Arts Weekend, March 9–11, 2012. Fountain is also proud to be partnering with arts education non-profit Art for Progress for its seventh New York fair.

Though Fountain will miss the distinctive Pier 66 & Frying Pan Lightship which served as the fair’s New York home for the past three years, the Armory’s immense 28,000 square foot space will allow Fountain to host more exhibitors and accommodate ambitious, large-scale installations. Fountain’s move into the 69th Regiment Armory marks the 99th anniversary of the original 1913 Armory Show, where Marcel Duchamp—who inspired the fair’s moniker with his readymade Fountain—challenged perceptions of modern art. Duchamp’s gutsy spirit resonates today in Fountain Art Fair’s radical attitude and its grassroots, welcoming environment that sets it apart from other fairs. “The opportunity to hold Fountain’s seven year anniversary show in the home of the original 1913 Armory space is a game-changer and a big win for Fountain exhibitors and supporters,” said Fountain co-founder David Kesting. “The sheer scale of the space in context with the ambitious projects of our exhibitors offers a new opportunity for the growth of the exhibition and its participants.”

Fountain Art Fair is an exhibition of avant-garde artwork founded to leverage support for smaller independent galleries to gain access to larger collectors and critics. In addition to cutting-edge art, visitors to the fair can enjoy signature elements such as on-site performance art, a major street art installation, and musical performances that Fountain has become known for integrating into the art fair experience. From presenting just 3 local exhibitors at its first fair in 2006, Fountain has grown to represent over 30 international exhibitors and independent artist projects at its most recent Miami 2011 edition.

Applications for Fountain New York 2012 are now being accepted and can be downloaded here. Visit FountainArtFair.com or Fountain’s Facebook page for the latest on what is sure to be the most exciting Fountain Art Fair to date.

About FOUNTAIN ART FAIR:

“The way an art fair should be.” The Economist

“A celebration of the work that’s changing the face of the art market.” —Jetsetter

“Dangerous, insightful and sometimes shocking… I left Fountain excited about emerging art again.” —Gadling



Visit Fountain Art Fair online at FountainArtFair.com
Follow Fountain Art Fair on Facebook and Twitter

Call to Artists - Downtown Denver Arts Festival


    
Downtown Denver Arts Festival 

   
 
Call to Artists

WHAT:  14th Annual Downtown Denver Arts Festival

WHERE: The Denver Pavilions in the heart of downtown Denver, Colorado     

WHEN:  Memorial Day Weekend - May 25-28, 2012
            Fri: 4-8 p.m.; Sat: 11-8; Sun: 11-5; Mon: 11-4
          
NOTEWORTHY:

*For the first time, artists from across the nation are invited to apply; formerly limited to Colorado artists only!

*Limited to 140 juried artists in 15 media categories

*Surveyed 2011 artists totaled just under $500,000 in sales

*Promotion of the event to the art-buying public in newspapers, radio, television, press releases, magazines, social media and other venues valued at over $150,000

*Jury/Booth fees are $30/$495 for a single booth. Corners, and electricity available

*Artist amenities include booth sitting, 24 hour security, most booths are drive up to load and unload, great onsite staff to handle any issues promptly

*Attendance estimated at 150,000

We invite all artists, both Colorado and national, to apply (new for 2012).  Now in its 14th year, The Downtown Denver Arts Festival continues its mission of supporting Colorado visual artists while showcasing a select number of national artists.  The Downtown Denver Arts Festival holds its annual premier fine arts and fine crafts event each Memorial Day Weekend at the Denver Pavilions in the ever growing and vibrant Downtown area of Denver.  The fine art exhibition features over 140 visual artists with over 150,000 people expected to attend.


NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS:

Deadline:  February 15, 2012

Notification:  March 1, 2012

Booth fee due:  March 20, 2012

Apply at www.zapplicaton.org

For more information please visit www.DowntownDenverArtsFestival.com

Email questions to info@downtowndenverartsfestival.com
Or call 303-330-8237 to speak to Jim DeLutes, Director

Call to Artists - Omaha Summer Arts Festival


Omaha Summer Arts Festival


Call to Artists
What:  The #1 juried show in Nebraska

Where: Downtown Omaha alongside a beautiful park

When:  June 8, 9 & 10, 2012

Significant Details:

Attracting more than 80,000 patrons from throughout the region, the Omaha Summer Arts Festival is consistently ranked in the top 100 art fairs in the country and enjoys an established tradition of excellence.

This popular show features 135-juried artists from across the country selling their fine art and contemporary crafts in 14 media categories.  An experienced staff of dedicated, event professionals produces the Omaha Summer Arts Festival. Members of the Festival's Board of Directors visit each artist individually providing an opportunity for one-on-one feedback and evaluation. We care about the artists, listen to their input and react to their concerns.

Each artist is provided an 11' x 11' space with an additional 2' x 11' storage area at the back. An exceptional show layout allows every artist to pull his or her vehicle in front of their booth for easy set-up and teardown.

Outstanding artist amenities including:
  • $2500 in Cash Merit Awards
  • A variety of options for discounted lodging within one mile of the show;
  • Complimentary lunch delivered to each artists' booth on Friday;
  • Artist Awards Brunch on Saturday;
  • Continental Breakfast and Artists' Meeting on Sunday;
  • Artist Concierge Desk, centrally located, with dedicated cell phone number for Artist requests;
  • Private, air-conditioned Artists' Lounge with complimentary snacks and beverages, private, indoor restrooms, artist-only computers, free WiFi and chair massages by appointment;
  • Artwork Delivery Program providing pick-up from your booth and delivery to your customers' vehicles.
  • Experienced booth sitters;
  • Water delivery to Artists' booths throughout the weekend;
  • Assistance with load-in and tear-down;
  • Complimentary sand tubes delivered to your booth during set-up and removed at the end of the show;
  • 24-hour security provided by off-duty Omaha Police Officers.

Show application may be accessed online through Zapplication atwww.zapplication.org.  

The jury fee is $30 and booth fees are $325 or $400 for a guaranteed corner.  Limited electrical service is available in some locations for a one-time fee of $75.

DEADLINE TO APPLY:  

January 22, 2012 (Midnight CST)

NOTIFICATION:                         
 
February 17, 2012 (Notifications mailed and posted online)

BOOTH FEE DUE:             

March 18, 2012

CONTACT:                                   

Ashley McNabney, Visual Arts Coordinator
amcnabney@vgagroup.com
402.345.5401 Ext. 106

The Omaha Summer Arts Festival is a magnet that draws people together to celebrate art in all of its forms and varied expressions. Its mission is to present culturally diverse, high-quality arts programs, performances and exhibits in downtown Omaha for the general public to appreciate and enjoy.

Apply today to be a part of the tradition as the Omaha Summer Arts Festival
celebrates 38 years of artistic excellence in the streets of Omaha.
 

Call to Artists - Frederick Festival of the Arts


Frederick Festival of the Arts   


Call to Artists

WHAT:  Fine Art and Fine Craft Festival

WHERE: Downtown Historic Frederick, MD at Carroll Creek Linear Park       

WHEN:    June 2 - 3, 2012
              Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 
          
NOTEWORTHY:

*19th Annual Event.

*Limited to approximately 125 juried artists.

*Public attendance: 20,000 - 25,000 annually.

*Extensive promotional campaign.

*Jury fee: $30/Booth fees: $395 for a single booth, $470 for corner booth; $775 for double booth (Electric available for $50).

*Artist amenities include: load-in and load-out assistance (when available); booth sitting and VIP rest area.


Going into our 19th year! Unique to this community is the First Saturday Gallery Walk where Tourists pour into the downtown area to enjoy the extended market hours of special shops and distinctive dining in restaurants, all set to focus on the many artist's galleries and available performances. 20,000-25,000 people attended this event, attracting patrons from over all the Baltimore/D.C. region, including MD, PA, VA, and WV.

Artists will be selected to exhibit in 15 media categories (Clay, Digital, Drawing, Fiber, Glass, Jewelry/Metal, Jewelry/other, Leather, Metal, Mixed Media, Musical Instruments, Painting, Photography, Sculpture and Wood.  Artists are selected through an online jurying process. 


NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS:

Deadline:  January 31, 2012

Notification:  February 16, 2012

Booth fee due:  March 15, 2012

Apply at www.zapplicaton.org
 
For more information please contact:

Tammy O'Connor
Festival Coordinator
toconnor@frederickartscouncil.org

You may also call: 301-662-4190
  

Jan 27 Deadline - Call to Artists - Lake Oswego Festival of the Arts


Lakewood Center for the Arts
presents: 

    Lake Oswego Pix for CTA

Lake Oswego Festival of the Arts
Fine Arts Craft Faire 

Call to Artists

WHAT:  Fine Arts Craft Faire

WHERE: George Rogers Park, Lake Oswego, Oregon

WHEN: Friday, Saturday and Sunday
           June 22-24, 2012

NOTEWORTHY:

*49th Annual Festival of the Arts.

*Limited to 120 juried fine artists and craft artists.

*Estimated attendance: 25,000.

*Application/Booth Fees ($30/$410-$755, single-double); early bird discount available;all spaces are corners.

*Security: Twenty-four hours, Thursday evening through Sunday morning.

*Promotion: National, regional, and local promotion through television, newspapers, radio, direct mail, press releases, magazines, website, and social media.

*Awards: Award winners accepted into the 2013 Craft Faire. Blue Ribbon winners receive booth fee discount.

*Amenities: Booth sitting, cold water, continental breakfast Friday & Saturday, Artists' Reception breakfast on Sunday, artist rates with our hotel partners, drive to booth for set up and tear down.

*Parking: Offsite parking with frequent shuttles to and from the park. First come, first serve parking adjacent to the park.

*Commissions: No commissions taken by the Festival.

*For more details about the show, click HERE
The Lake Oswego Festival of the Arts, a highly lauded annual event with nearly 50 years of history, offers as part of its intensive programs for the arts, the annual Fine Arts Craft Faire in Lake Oswego's beautiful George Rogers Park.  One hundred-twenty fine artists and crafters gather from across the United States to present their work to a highly art-oriented public that returns annually to view the excellent artwork on display. A volunteer group of nearly 500 local supporters ensure fulfillment of artists' needs.  

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS: 

Deadline:
January 27, 2011 


For more details, artist's prospectus, and to apply, visit:
www.lakewood-center.org
Email inquiries to:
Sally Hedman
festival@lakewood-center.org

You may also contact by telephone:
503-636-1060

Thursday, January 19, 2012

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Immaculate: Reflections of Mary - Opening Reception


“Immaculate: Reflections of Mary”
Group Showing
February 11th, 2012 through March 17th, 2012


MF Gallery is proud to present “Immaculate: Reflections of Mary” opening reception February 11th, 2012 from 7 PM to 10 PM.

The Virgin Mary has played the longstanding role of a mother, daughter, wife, and saint. This iconographic female figure’s influence on artists has been expressed through songs, poetry, paintings and statues throughout history. Today she is represented in film, television, t-shirts, stickers, tattoos, and even visualized on toast, allotting her a most unusual occupancy in popular culture.

Immaculate: Reflections of Mary seeks to reveal artwork influenced by the Virgin Mary.  This unique collection will show us how her image has transcended from a figure in religious institutions into modern culture.

Artists participating in this exhibition hail from a variety of mediums such as printmaking, tattooing, painting, sculpture, animation, and traditional drawing methods. Artists include: Alex McWatt, Un Lee, Liam Sparkes, Shannon Beal, Greg Maillard, John Russo, Dean Raoofi, Matt Ellis, Tamara Waite-Santibanez, Russ Spitovsky, Max Kahan, Martin Mazorra, Daniel Albrigo, Eddie Peralta, Sue Jeiven,
John Cebollero, Rie Hasegawa, Justin Sanz, Bruce Waldman, Martina Secondo Russo,
Frank Russo, Drew Maillard, Shannon Daugherty, Kirsten Flaherty and more to be announced.(Bianca Panzaram)

MF Gallery is located at 213 Bond St. in the Gowanus area of Brooklyn, curated by Kirsten Flaherty and Shannon Daugherty. Opens Saturday, February 11th, 2012 and runs through Saturday, March 17th, 2012.

Viewings by Appointment Only

Contact, Shannon Daugherty Phone: 917-971-7367 Email: shannon.daugherty@gmail.com
Contact, Kirsten Flaherty Phone: 914-393-9293 Email: kirstenflaherty1@gmail.com

Call to Artists - Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen


Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen
presents:
 
Pennsylvania Guild Fine Craft Fairs
Call to Artists

What: Fine Craft Fairs    

When: May 11, 12 & 13, 2012 (Philadelphia) 
          August 4 & 5, 2012 (Wilmington, DE)
          October 20 & 21, 2012 (Blue Bell)
          November 10 & 11, 2012 (Lancaster)

Where: Various locations 
          
Noteworthy: 
 
*Extensive advertising and promotion 
 
*Experienced and respectful art fair staff 
 
*Special rates for artists in nearby hotels and motels 
 
*Professional, overnight security 
 
*up to 100 free promotional postcards 
 
*Application Fee - $25 
 
*Apply at: www.pacrafts.org/apply 

For 65 years, the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen has served the crafts community through educational opportunities, marketing events, information services, encouragement and fellowship. The Guild's marketing arm, The Pennsylvania Designer Craftsmen, organizes and promotes four premier fine craft fairs annually: 
No matter what show format you find Guild members, it's an opportunity for collectors and makers to hold lively conversations about design, technique, style, imagination, and creative inspiration.  
 
Important Show Information:    

Please review our application, rules and regulations and deadlines at  www.pacrafts.org/apply.  If you have any questions, please contact Nick Mohler at717-431-8706 or nick@pacrafts.org.

Booth Fees:

$375-450     10' x 10' booth fee                

$660            10' x 15' booth fee                

$870            10' x 20' booth fee
 
$330             5' x 10'' booth fee      

$50-100        Corner fee


Application Deadline - January 20, 2012
Notification Date - February 16, 2012

Apply -  www.pacrafts.org/apply

For questions please contact:

Nick Mohler, Program Director
Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen
nick@pacrafts.org
717-431-8706 
 

Call to Artists - Kings Mountain Art Fair


49th Annual
Kings Mountain Art Fair 

    
 
Call to Artists
     
WHAT: Fine Arts and Crafts - Under the Redwoods
          Ranked as one of the Top Five Fine Art Fairs in California, and in the Top 50
          in the nation. (Art Fair SourceBook 2011)

WHERE: 
13889 Skyline Boulevard, Woodside, California
            (30 minutes south of San Francisco, along the San Francisco Peninsula)  
         
WHEN:  Labor Day Weekend, Sept. 1 - 3, 2012 

          
NOTEWORTHY:
   *A stunning location and complete dedication to the artists (no musical groups, wine tastings, or commercial or corporate vendors).   This fair is known for drawing serious art buyers.
 
*A juried art fair, limited to 135 artists.
 
*An entirely volunteer run event, benefitting the Kings Mountain Fire Brigade and local school programs.  A strong reputation as an artist friendly venue, in a beautiful location, with a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere for artists and patrons.
 
*Top 25% each year are automatically re-invited to return.
 
*Please visit www.kingsmountainartfair.org for more information and description.
 

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS:

Deadline:  January 30

Apply through www.kingsmountainartfair.org/callforentry/
 
Application fee:  $10 due with online application

If accepted there is a $100 non-refundable entry fee and 15% commission on sales to participate.

Accepted artists are required to participate in the show, accompanying their art. (Assistants welcome to accompany and booth sitters are available during the Fair.)

Jurying occurs in February, acceptance notification is no later than March 15

Inquires: Please email KMAFsecty@kingsmountainartfair.org  or call (650) 851-2710

Tally Beck Contemporary


Tally Beck Contemporary


Chen Ping, Rainbow, Peacock, Falling Flowers, Man, 2011, oil on canvas, 122.8 x 92.5 cm

Tally Beck Contemporary, the New York-based gallery focusing on Asian contemporary art, will be exhibiting at the Los Angeles Art Show: Modern & Contemporary at the Los Angeles Convention Center in booth G281 from January 18-22.

Featured artists at the booth will include:
 
Chen Jiao - A young painter from Chongqing who renders vignettes from her childhood with fictive geometric rigor.
 
Chen Ping - Tasmania-based Chinese oil painter who straddles the line between abstraction and representation.
 
island6 - The Shanghai artists' collective well-known for their animated LED pieces.
 
Songwoot Kaewvisit - Painter from Northeastern Thailand who interprets rural scenery and genre scenes with lyrical resonance.
 
Be Pattanopas - Thai architecture professor whose meticulous drawings employ organic gestures to suggest three-dimensional space.
 
Laurens Tan - Beijing-based artist whose multimedia installations and sculpture comment on the rapid and uncharted commercialization of contemporary China.

For more information on the artists, please visit: www.tallybeckcontemporary.com

Los Angeles Art Show: Modern and Contemporary


GENERAL SHOW DATES
Thursday, January 19, 2012, 11am - 7pm
Friday, January 20, 2012, 11am - 7pm
Saturday, January 21, 2012, 11am - 7pm
Sunday, January 22, 2012, 11am - 5pm

TICKET INFORMATION 
General Admission One Day $20
Less Online Discount of $5
Ticket price is $20 with $5 discount when purchased online


LOCATION
Los Angeles Convention Center
West Hall A, 1201 South Figueroa Street
Los Angeles, CA 90015