The City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs is now accepting artwork submissions for consideration for the 2016 MOJA Arts Festival's Juried Art Exhibition.

2016 MOJA Arts Festival Juried Art Exhibition  Call for Submissions

The City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs is now accepting artwork submissions for consideration for the 2016 MOJA Arts Festival's Juried Art Exhibition.  The MOJA Arts Festival is an 11-day multi-disciplinary celebration of African-American and Caribbean culture produced by the City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the MOJA Planning Committee. MOJA's wide range of events include visual arts, dance, gospel, jazz, poetry, R&B, classical music, storytelling, theatre, children's activities, traditional crafts, ethnic food, and more.  This year's festival is September 29 - October 9, 2016. The 2016 MOJA Arts Festival Juried Art Exhibition will be held at the Avery Research Center's McKinley Washington Auditorium. This year's juror is Greg Jenkins who serves as the Operations Manager and Chief Preparator at the Gibbes Museum of Art, having worked with the Gibbes since 1983. A native of Charleston and a graduate of Chicora High School, Mr. Jenkins has a lifelong interest in art. He was the 1986 MOJA Arts Festival poster artist and is a member of the MOJA Arts Festival Planning Committee. Cash awards will be made at the jurors's discretion. Artists exhibiting in past years have included Herman Keith, Steve Hazard, Hampton R. Olfus, Robert B. Reed, Georgette W. Sanders, Patricia E. Sabree, Katherine Houghton, JahSun, Dorothy Montgomery, and many other local talents. Apply Online!  Application Link: https://cgwp.slideroom.com/#/permalink/program/31869 Application Fee (USD): $20.00 Deadline: September 2, 2016 Entry Specifications/ Eligible Works Anticipated art delivery date is Sept. 19. All artists living in the state of South Carolina, North Carolina, Florida, and Georgia are invited to submit. Entry Specifications/ Eligible Works: Submitted work must have been completed within the last two years. Work previously exhibited in the 2015 or 2016 Piccolo Spoleto Festival Juried Art Exhibitions, the 2014 or 2015 MOJA Arts Festival, or at the City Gallery at any time, or work exhibited at the 2016 ArtFields or that will be entered into the 2016 North Charleston Judged Art Exhibition will not be considered. The artwork must also be created solely by the artist and not in a workshop, class, or under supervision of an instructor. Artwork in the following categories may be submitted: oils, acrylics, watercolors, pastels, printmaking, drawing, photography, and graphics. Additional work in fiber, sculpture, metals, ceramics, basketry and mixed media will also be juried, however, space constraints will inform our ability to exhibit. Wall pieces must be framed and ready for hanging. Freestanding pieces must be fully assembled and ready for installation. Accepted artwork may not be removed before the assigned time. Early removal or late pick-up will result in disqualification from future participation. An Exhibition program listing participating artists, their phone number, title and value of artwork will be available. The City of Charleston provides damage and theft insurance for artwork while on display. For more information, contact: Shannon Drake | Cultural Projects Coordinator 843-724-7305 | drakes@charleston-sc.gov City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs 75 Calhoun St. Suite 3800 Charleston SC 29401 http://www.mojafestival.com #faieartmagazine

Catch todays Antique Car Show 11-4 and the Ketcham Inn Sunstorm Cultural Cents Art Show 4-6. Where do all the hipsters meet "Main St. Main St".( al la South St. 1962)

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Bert Seides and Mitch Meisner installing Rosie O Donnell's " Only LOve " Sculpture.

Steve Zaluski in front of the Havens House Barn. 

Mitch Meisner,owner of the The Meisner Gallery next to a Brian  Wassrhaley  Suclpture at the  Ketcham Inn Book barn. 

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Hope to see you all Sunday July 17th 4-6 Art Exhibition at the Ketcham Inn Sunstorm Arts Cultural Center.

ArtSouthampton Thursday, July 7 | First View | 6 - 7:30pm Meet me there...Jamie

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Fine Art Magazine/ Jamie Ellin Forbes preview last night

Thursday, July 7 | First View | 6 - 7:30pm

Art Southampton Platinum VIP Preview
Access for Art Southampton Platinum VIP Cardholders 

Art Southampton, Christie’s International Real Estate, and participating galleries invite Platinum VIPcardholders and accredited members of the press to experience an exclusive first view of the highly anticipated Art Southampton fair with a cocktail reception benefiting the Parrish Art Museum and the Southampton Hospital. Complimentary cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will be served.

Kevin Berlin at the Beth McNeil Booth 

Christine Berry & Susan Vecsey

The Greatest

Mark Hachman

Peter Marcell Gallery settting up

Opera Gallery

Carole Feuerman at the at the C24 Gallery booth

AnnMarie Weekley, Seco-Gallery

Justin Orvis Steimer,& Catinca Tabacaru 

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Fine Art Magazine Blog: ArtSouthampton, I will be there tonight, hope to ...: VIP PREVIEW  I will be there tonight, hope to see you there, catch my  photo's from last night set up as a short preview of the fun ...

ArtSouthampton, I will be there tonight, hope to see you Jamie

 I will be there tonight, hope to see you there, catch my  photo's from last night set up as a short preview of the fun to come. Jamie Ellin Forbes, Publisher,  Fine art Magazine 

Thursday, July 7 | First View | 6 - 7:30pm

Art Southampton Platinum VIP Preview
Access for Art Southampton Platinum VIP Cardholders 

Art Southampton, Christie’s International Real Estate, and participating galleries invite Platinum VIPcardholders and accredited members of the press to experience an exclusive first view of the highly anticipated Art Southampton fair with a cocktail reception benefiting the Parrish Art Museum and the Southampton Hospital. Complimentary cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will be served.

Kevin Berlin at the Beth McNeil Booth 

Christine Berry & Susan Vecsey

The Greatest!!!

My friend from Paris, Mark Hachem

Peter Marcelle Gallery, 

AnnMarie Weekley, Seco-Gallery

Justin Orvis Steimer,& Catinca Tabacaru 

Carole Feuerman at the at the C24 Gallery booth

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McNeill ArtGroup & Art Southampton July th opeing 7:30 PM

    Jeff Muhs, 'Tour of the Dragon' oil on canvas, 62" x  72",  2016
Good afternoon friends.  Art Southampton opens next week  on Thursday, July 7th from 7:30-10  and will be on view through Monday, July 11th.  McNeill Art Group welcomes you to join us at Booth AS20, featuring artwork by Perry Burns, Adriana Carvalho, Tapp Francke, Jeff Muhs, Barbara Segal and Kevin Berlin. 

 

Complimentary day passes can be downloaded via the image below, or contact me via email and request a complimentary pass.

We have a limited number of VIP passes available for opening night. 

Enjoy a preview of some of the artwork online.

We look forward to seeing you there!

 

Best,

 

Beth McNeill

McNeill Art Group
Southampton, NY
www.mcneillartgroup.com
mcneillartgroup@mac.com

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Have fun, take a drive to Meet Mrs Havens at the Havens House open for Sta. July 2nd.

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