Fountain Art Fair Launch Party - Gallery Bar

 FOUNTAIN ART FAIR NY 2012 LAUNCH PARTY

Fountain Art Fair will take place at the 69th Regiment Armory during
Armory Arts Weekend March 9-11. We hope you're as excited as we are!! 
Help us kick off this year's Fountain frenzy at our official pre-fair Launch Party.
 

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FREE BOMB BEER from 8pm-9pm!

An amazing collection of artwork curated by UPRISE ART! 

Music by CELEBRITY DJs!

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Friday, February 24 at Gallery Bar | 8-11 PM  

Sponsored by Bomb Beer & Uprise Art | Music by Celebrity DJs Dash Speaks & NSR
 

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Deadline for Applications Today - Call to Artists - Valley Art Center

Valley Art Center

presents:

  

 

Art by the Falls

Call to Artists

WHAT:  Fine Arts and Fine Crafts Festival

WHERE: Riverside Park in beautiful Chagrin Falls, Ohio     

WHEN:  Set Up: Friday, June 8th from 8-5,

            Event:  Saturday June 9th 10-7 and Sunday, June 10th, 11-5

          
NOTEWORTHY:

*29th Annual Festival

*Limited to 140 juried fine artists and craft artists

*Estimated attendance: 15,000

*Exceptional Locale: Next to the falls in charming Western Reserve town of Chagrin Falls as highlighted in Victoria Magazine (March/April 2011) and Ohio Magazine "Ohio's Best Hometowns" (October 2008)

*Application /Booth Fees: ($25/$205 for 10 x 10/$308 for 10 x 15/$410 for 10 x 20)

*Overnight Security Friday and Saturday

*Promotion Includes:  Postcards for artists to send, national, regional, and local promotion via newspapers, radio, direct mail, signage, press releases, website, and social media

*Cash Awards:  Best of Show, and First, Second, and Third in both two dimensional and three dimensional artwork.  Award winners automatically invited into the 2013 Art by the Falls

*Amenities:  Booth sitting, exceptionally helpful staff and volunteers, water, continental breakfast Saturday and Sunday, artists' beer/pizza/sandwich party Saturday night, artists' rates with Hampton Inn, most years drive to booth for set up and tear down, extra convenient booth location for artists with special physical challenges, shuttle service, children's free activity tent

*Parking:  Offsite parking with frequent shuttles to and from the park.

*Commissions:  No commissions taken by Art by the Falls, however, a donation of artwork valued at $50 is required of all our participating artists for our Raffle Booth. The Raffle Booth helps support the educational programs at Valley Art Center while highlighting your work to the public.

Just imagine blue skies and dappled sunlight reflecting on the river, a gentle breeze blowing in the trees, enchanting music wafting on that breeze, the sweet fragrance of kettle corn, roasting nuts, and many delicious treats. Best of all, talented artists presenting their fine work to the 15,000 happy arts patrons delighted to again be attending Art by the Falls.   Valley Art Center has been presenting this premier fine arts and fine crafts festival expertly for the past 28 years.  Art by the Falls is known as a very well run and friendly show with dedicated volunteers and loyal patrons in a beautiful environment.  We would love to have you join us in 2012.

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS:

Deadline for Entries: February 18, 2012

Notification of Jury Results: March 12, 2012


Apply at:  www.valleyartcenter.org  and follow the Art by the Falls link to EntryThingy

Email questions to director@valleyartcenter.org or call 440-247-7507 to speak to Ann Chaney, Executive Director   

Call for Applications - Art Moscow

Call for Application | ART MOSCOW 2012 International Art fair for contemporary art galleries 19-23 September 2012   APPLY NOW to participate at 16th ART MOSCOW   ART MOSCOW announces call for application for its 16th edition which will take place on 19th – 23rd September 2012. Please note: Application deadline is on May, 1st.   ART MOSCOW: * Founded in 1995, the leading contemporary art fair held in Russia * The most efficient market ground of contemporary art on the Russian art scene * Great opportunities to promote your gallery, art magazine or cultural institution in Russia and on international level * Huge Russian and foreign presence: galleries from 14 countries participated in 2011 * More than 20,000 visitors, with over 400 journalists * The opportunity to make new contacts and to improve Russian and international networking * Russian and international well-funded clientele and good sales. * Art fair is under patronage of Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation, The Moscow City Government and The Moscow City Culture Department * Location in the center of Moscow (Central House of Artists)   PARTICIPATION OPTIONS (the fixed price depending on zone includes all necessary services) :  * Galleries  – 42, 5 m²  * Art publishers (Art Books section) – 4 m² and more   * Professional magazines – 4 m²   OUR PROFESSIONAL TEAM OFFERS YOU: * Professional PR * Logistics / customs professional advice * 42,5 m² stand per gallery with basic lighting 10 lamps and fair wall construction (‘white cube’) * Personal approach   If you need further information, please do not hesitate to contact us and visit our website!   The ART MOSCOW 2012 team:  Victoria KONDRASHOVA, director victoria.kondrashova@expopark.ru or victoria.kondrashova@gmail.com Christina STEINBRECHER, art director christina.steinbrecher@gmail.com Anna LEVANDOVSKAYA, show manager alevandovskaya@expopark.ru Julia MIRONOVA, press manager julia.mironova@expopark.ru Ksenia GAPCHENKO, press manager ksenia.gapchenko@expopark.ru   ART MOSCOW16th International Art Fair September, 19–23, 2012 10 Krymsky val, Moscow, Russia Central House of Artists www.art-moscow.ru art@expopark.ru +7 495 6579922

Call to Artists - Ojai Art Center

Ojai Art Center
presents: 

 

Art in the Park
Call to Artists

  

What: 35th Annual Juried Fine Art Festival  

Where: Libbey Park - 205 E. Ojai Ave., Downtown Ojai, CA 93023  

When:  May 26 & May 27, 2012
           10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
 
NOTEWORTHY:

- 35th Annual Event
 
- Total Award Prizes: $1,300
 
- Entry Fee: $275 ($250 for Art Center Members); No Application Fee

- Exhibit Space: Approximately 10' x 12', 1 artist per booth

- Open to fine artists only: Oil, Acrylic, Glass, Pastel, Watercolor, Mixed Media, Graphics, Wood, Photography, Sculpture, Ceramics and Fine Jewelry 


Art in the Park is one of Ojai's most popular events drawing local and visiting fine artists, high school & children's art exhibits, workshops and demonstrations. Experience the food lounge, listen to soul-stirring jazz, and of course soak in the rich mixture of fine art - all in a fine place! Approximately 5,000 visitors throughout the weekend. General Admission is free.  

http://www.ojaiartcenter.org/art-in-the-park/  

  

Link to Application:  

 http://www.ojaiartcenter.org/art-in-the-park-application/

Application Deadline: March 30, 2012

Notification: April 30, 2012 

Contact:

Teri Mettala

ojaiartcenter@aol.com

805.646.0117

  

Call to Artists - Atlanta Arts Festival

Atlanta Arts Festival    Call to Artists   WHAT:    6th Annual Atlanta Arts Festival WHEN:   September 15 & 16, 2012 WHERE:  Piedmont Park, Midtown, Atlanta NOTEWORTHY: Held in Piedmont Park Increased print, broadcast and internet advertising campaign  Completely juried - absolutely no imports or buy/sell allowed Limited number of participants to increase sales $7,500 in award money Artists retain all proceeds from their sales Commemorative poster image will be selected from a show participant Application and complete information available at www.AtlantaArtsFestival.com  The Atlanta Arts Festival is a two day, outdoor festival with an emphasis on the visual arts. Set in historic Piedmont Park, this autumn festival of excellence in the arts is an event dedicated to bringing together outstanding artists from throughout the country with the large and enthusiastic art buying community of the Atlanta area. The Atlanta Arts Festival is produced by a highly qualified staff and strong volunteer pool, both with multiple years of event production and promotion in the City of Atlanta. This annual September event is committed to delivering a quality experience for both artist and patron! NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS: Application deadline: Midnight (EST), Monday April 23, 2012 Notifications emailed May 4th, 2012 Application on our website at www.AtlantaArtsFestival.com orwww.Zapplication.org For More Info, please phone 770-941-9660 or email info@AtlantaArtsFestival.com

Call to Artists - Oakbrook Center Presents

     

Oakbrook Center Presents: 

    

Juried Fine Art Exhibition 

Call to Artists

What: Fine Art Exhibition

Where: Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, Illinois

When: Saturday and Sunday

September 1 and 2, 2012

Noteworthy:

*50^th Annual Invitational Fine Art Exhibition

*Oakbrook Center is a premier outdoor shopping center located in one of the wealthiest counties in the nation

*Attendance of over 157,000 visitors

*Jury/Booth Fees: $25/$350

*Over $5000 in Cash awards

*Promoted extensively through various media outlets

*Friday evening and Saturday morning set-up

*Continental breakfast for exhibitors on both days

Oakbrook Center is a premier outdoor shopping center located in the affluent western suburbs of Chicago. The Center features more than 160 fine shops, including Bloomingdale's Home and Furniture, Lord & Taylor, Macy's, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, and Sears. For over 40 years, Oakbrook Center has held the Invitational Fine Art Exhibition, offering interested artists, from all over the U.S., an opportunity to display and sell their original work in watercolors, pastels, oils, acrylic, batik,  drawings, photography, sculpture, fiber, glass, metal, pottery, ceramics, stone, printmaking, jewelry and mixed media. All artists are located throughout the mall's walkways among trees, flowers, plants, waterfalls and fountains.

Now Accepting Applications:

Deadline:  April 1, 2012

Notification:  May 1, 2012

Booth Fee due:  30 days after acceptance notification

For more details, artist's prospectus, and to apply, visit: oakbrookcenter.com

Email inquiries to:  oakbrookcenter@ggp.com

You may also contact by telephone: 

Oakbrook Center - Marketing Dept.

Suzanne Beres, Sr. Marketing Manager

Miriam Blumenthal, Associate Marketing Manager

630.573.0700

Korean Art Show 2012

Image: Korean Art Show Vernissage 2011 at 82 Mercer. 

Korean Art Show 2012

March 8-11, 2012
Vernissage: March 7, 2012 | 6-10pm
82 Mercer | NY, NY | 10012

New York, (February 8, 2012). Galleries Association of Korea is proud to present for the third consecutive year Korean Art Show 2012, a fair dedicated to promoting outstanding talent from top contemporary art galleries in Korea and abroad.

Following the success from its 2011 edition with over 10,000 visitors, Korean Art Show will return to the highly publicized location in New York’s SoHo district at 82 Mercer with over 16 galleries and a special exhibition titled K-Artist in New York, featuring seven artists that heavily influenced the Korean contemporary art scene in New York in the past decade.

The fair is the only exhibition in the West that puts a spotlight on the current trends from Korea and gives recognition to some of the most important artists working and living in Korea at this time. Ken Kim, Executive Director of Korean Art Show comments, “With the support from the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, we wish to create a dialogue between the western audience and Korean galleries and to show the world the diversity of work coming from this country.”

Exhibitors selected for the 2012 edition include: Pyo Gallery (Beijing, Los Angeles, Seoul), Keumsan Gallery (Heyri, Seoul, Tokyo), Wellside Gallery (Seoul), Galerie Bhak (Seoul), Art Valley (Heyri),Chung Jark Gallery (Seoul), Kips Gallery (New York) and many more.  

Artists presented in the main exhibition hall include: SUH, Yong Sun (Keumsan Gallery), well known for his work expressing humanity and historical subjects and was elected Korea's Artist of the Year for 2009; painter LEE, Kang So (Pyo Gallery) who gained his fame through his paintings of “ducks” and recently had a solo exhibition at Daegu Art Museum; PARK, Dae-Cho, whose portraits of children were featured in Innocence Lost at Chelsea Art Museum; PARK Seo-Bo (Wellside Gallery), world-renowned painter and leader of Korean Modernism; and LEE, Doo-Shik (Chung Jark Gallery), master of abstract expressionism and renowned Korean artist. 

Admission is free on public days from March 8 -11 with a special preview open to VIP guests and Press on March 7th from 3-6pm followed by Vernissage from 6-10pm. Korean Art Show is conveniently located in SoHo, easily accessible by public transportation or taxis.

For more information, please visit www.koreanartshow.com or email koreanartshow@kiaf.org.

Erika Harrsch - Inverted Sky at the ArtGate Gallery

Exhibition Tomorrow - Taking your Time - Robert Barry

Taking your Time - Robert Barry Exhibition from Saturday February 18 to Saturday April 28, 2012 Opening in presence of the artist on Saturday February 18, 2012 from 6 pm to 9 pm  1, 2, 3, 4, 5 goes the title of Niele Toroni’s book. As it seems our time is running out, let’s take our time. Let's take a cushion, a book and consult the book on a cushion. Take your time to sit for a moment and read a book, that is what Robert Barry proposes in this new exhibition at mfc-michèle didier gallery, entitled Taking your Time. The artist has collected books since the 60’s and has selected for this exhibition 27 works from his personal library that are related to «time». The productions are carefully selected in a wide spread of time going from 1966 to 2008 and represent this universal idea of time through their title, their cover or their content.  Moreover, Robert Barry's curatorial proposal is to place these books on a table, the "Time Table" as he calls it. This presentation is enhanced by his decision to duplicate the pages of each book that he considers important on the walls of the gallery.  At this occasion, mfc-michèle didier gallery presents all its productions created with Robert Barry to this date, giving the visitor all the time to appreciate the mystery of the work Art Lovers, to consult the 25 volumes of One Billion Colored Dots and to watch the film One Billion Dots.  In partnership with les Cahiers du MNAM, the latest issue containing Frédéric Paul's text on One Billion Colored Dots will be available for consultation at the gallery.

Deadline Approaching - Call to Artists - Art Fair on the Square

Deer Path Art League's 

Art Fair on the Square    

Call to Artists

WHAT:  Fine Art Festival

     

WHERE: Market Square, Lake Forest, Illinois

WHEN: Labor Day Weekend, Sunday and Monday

           September 2nd & 3rd, 2012  

           10am-5pm both days

NOTEWORTHY:

*58th annual Art Fair on the Square: this juried art festival is a highly rated, well-attended event of long standing.     

Art Fair on the Square is the Deer Path Art League's signature event. The funds  

raised from booth fees and sponsorships help us fulfill our mission to bring the  

visual arts to the community. Monetary awards are presented in each of the 16 media categories: Ceramics, Digital Art, Drawing/Pastels, Fiber, Glass, Graphics/Printmaking, Jewelry - precious, Jewelry - non-precious, Metal, Mixed Media, Painting - oil, Painting - acrylic, Painting - watercolor, Photography, Sculpture, and Wood.

Two special memorial awards, one for Photography and one for Abstract Art will also be presented. Awards will be based on judges' determination and the artist's entire presentation.

Amenities:

*Complimentary artist breakfast

*Booth Sitters

*Convenient parking

*Corner booth option   

*Security Patrols at night 

*Assistance unloading and loading artwork

VISIT OUR WEB SITE: www.deerpathartleague.org 

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS through www.zapplication.org 

Important Dates

February 29, 2012: Application deadline (midnight CST - $35 fee)

March 31, 2012: Notification to Artists (e-mail & web site)

April 15, 2012: Booth Fee due (no refunds after this date)

August 10, 2012: Artist Information Package e-mailed to artists

September 2nd & 3rd: 58th annual Art Fair on the Square

For more details, artist's prospectus, and to apply, visit:  www.zapplication.org 

Email inquiries to:  artfair2012@deerpathartleague.org

You may also contact by telephone:
847-234-3743         

SECRET POLICEMAN’S BALL

EPIX TO EXCLUSIVELY BROADCAST AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL’S

 SECRET POLICEMAN’S BALL

LIVE FROM RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL IN NEW YORK CITY

EPIX to Present the Event’s First Live U.S. Telecast Sunday, March 4, 2012, 7PM ET/4 PM PT

and Deliver Live Stream Free to All U.S. Homes

New Comedians Join the Expanding Roster: 

Fred Armisen, Hannibal Buress, David Cross, Bill Hader, Rashida Jones, Seth Meyers, Bob Odenkirk, John Oliver, Andy Samberg, Sarah Silverman, Jason Sudeikis, Kristen Wiig and more

NEW YORK, NY, February 16, 2012 – EPIX (www.epixhd.com), the multi-screen, multi-platform premium entertainment service, announced today that it will be the exclusive U.S. broadcaster of Amnesty International’s Secret Policeman’s Ball, to be held at New York City’s Radio City Music Hall, Sunday March 4, 2012 at 7pm ET/4pm PT.  This year’s event marks the first time the world-renowned comedy and music festival will be held in the United States, broadcast live and commercial free on EPIX and streamed online at EpixHD.com and via EPIX apps on Xbox 360 and Roku.  Participating affiliated television providers including charter.net/epix and verizon.com/fiostvonline will also offer a live stream of the event on their online portals.

New performers added to the show include American comedians Fred Armisen, Hannibal Buress, David Cross, Bill Hader, Rashida Jones, Seth Meyers, Bob Odenkirk, John Oliver, Andy Samberg, Sarah Silverman, Statler & Waldorf from Disney’s The Muppets, Jason Sudeikis and Kristen Wiig plus British comics Noel Fielding, Micky Flanagan, Peter Serafinowicz and Jack Whitehall.  The all-star lineup of music and comedy talent includes previously announced artists Coldplay, Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert, Mumford & Sons, Russell Brand and Reggie Watts.

EPIX is partnering with Amnesty International to target the enormous fan bases of the comedians and musical artists performing in the show, reaching over 150 million Twitter and Facebook followers.  Throughout the event EPIX will offer a second screen companion application where viewers will be able to learn more about Amnesty International and the historic series of Secret Policeman’s Balls dating back to 1976, connect with their favorite performers and follow the conversation via Facebook and Twitter.

“We are delighted to present this extraordinary lineup of music and comedy talent to our viewers,” said Mark Greenberg, EPIX President and CEO.  “EPIX’s all-access, multiplatform availability allows us to bring Amnesty International’s message to a new generation.” 

“We are excited to work with EPIX to bring the event to the U.S. and reach a wider audience of younger viewers,” said Andy Hackman, Executive Producer for Amnesty International.

“Amnesty International is thrilled that so many top comedians, musicians and entertainers will sound off for free speech at The Secret Policeman’s Ball by using the power of speech itself to challenge and resist those who would constrain it,” said Suzanne Nossel, Amnesty International USA’s new executive director.  “On March 4, we will stand with bloggers in Egypt, China and Azerbaijan, a writer in Cameroon, Burmese comedian Zarganar, who was sentenced to 35 years in prison for mocking his government, and countless others facing punishment for writing and saying what they think.”

Amnesty International’s Secret Policeman’s Ball is a co-production of Amnesty International, Control Room and EPIX.  Executive Producers are Lily Sobhani of Amnesty International and Aaron Grosky of Control Room. 

Ross Bernard is the Program Executive for EPIX.

New Works by Mark Gonzales in 212Gallery

 

212GALLERY

 

212GALLERY is pleased to present a group of six new large-scale sculptural works by Mark Gonzales (b. 1969). This exhibition marks the first time this series of mirror poems has been on view since its unveiling at Los Angeles MoCA’s historic survey of street art (Art in the Streets, 2011).

 

In this body of work, a synthesis occurs between Gonzales’ trademark linguistic and physical modes of expression. Gonzales’ poetry, simultaneously impulsive and profound, is energetically rendered in spray paint on the slick surfaces of six prodigious mirrors. The epodic exploration of various themes using “automatic spelling” and oft-invented syntax as seen in Gonzales’ countless self-published zines is revisited in these monumental works.

 

Though it is Gonzales’ dynamically-executed verse that elicits pause and demands closer study, the corporeal qualities of these works quickly seduce. In a colloquial nod to “skate culture”, Gonzales’ use of spray paint suggests reclamation of the raw graffiti-style textthat is so often associated with skating. By way of the monumental and uniquely architectural ground, the viewer is allowed – forced, perhaps – to physically occupy the space around the art and the art object itself, thereby merging the acts of creation and experience – and conflating the roles of artist and patron.

 

Mark Gonzales began his professional skateboarding career 30 years ago; a legendary athlete, Gonzales went “pro” in his early teens. Gonzales has always been a prolific art-maker and writer, and first began showing his work in the early 1990s. He has had solo exhibitions at museums and galleries in Japan, Germany France, the United Kingdom, Brazil, and the Netherlands, in addition to New York and Los Angeles. This is Gonzales’ first show in Aspen.

 

Images are available upon request. Please call 970-925-7117 for further details.

 

212GALLERY features innovative, established and emerging international artists working across media including, photography, painting, sculpture and mixed media. Gallery Hours are Monday through Saturday 10-7 and Sunday 10-6. 212GALLERY 525 East Cooper Avenue, next to Ralph Lauren.

 

more: www.212gallery.com | info@212gallery.com

Call to Artists - West End Art Festival

Call to Artists

   

WHAT:  Fine Art & Fine Craft Fair

WHERE: LaGrange, IL

WHEN: Saturday and Sunday

           September 15 - 16, 2012

NOTEWORTHY:

  

*Ranked among the nation's top festivals every year.

*Maximum of 90 artists. 

*Extensive promotion through media outlets

*Attendance of over 7,000 visitors

*Jury/Booth Fees ($10/$285)

*Friday Setup; drive up to your space for load-in and load-out

*Top Artist Amenities including Continental breakfast both days, artist-only break room and indoor bathrooms.

 

Celebrating its 17th year, the West End Art Festival is a LaGrange tradition whose purpose is to bring a quality, fine art event to the Village of LaGrange and surrounding communities and highlight the west end business district. Artists from across the country participate in LaGrange's late summer festival that attracts art admirers and patrons each year.  

Presented by the LaGrange Business Association and held in cooperation with the Village of LaGrange, the festival is held in the shadow of the landmark Stone Avenue Station along Burlington Avenue between Brainard and Spring Avenues. The charming and historic West End area of LaGrange provides a picture-perfect setting to showcase art. Other highlights include live music, food from local LaGrange restaurants and children's art activities for an event to be enjoyed by all ages.

     

 

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS:

  

Deadline:

March 1, 2012

  

Notification:

April 1, 2012

Booth Fee Due:

Due 30 days after acceptance notification. Upon acceptance, a non-refundable deposit of $85 is required; payment plan available for remainder of booth fee. 

  

For more details, artist's prospectus, and to apply, visit:

www.emevents.com

Email inquiries to:

erin@emevents.com