Discussion and Book Signing with Noted Art Consultant and Gallery Owner Paul Dorrell

Discussion and Book Signing with Noted Art Consultant and Gallery Owner Paul Dorrell
The Art League of Long Island is hosting a discussion and book signing of Paul Dorrell’s book Living the Artist’s Life:

Updated & Revised in the League’s Jeanie Tengelsen Gallery on Friday, November 16 at 7:00pm.  The event is open to the public and there is no fee to attend.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR and Book: Dorrell opened Leopold Gallery in 1991, and has been advancing artists’ careers on a national level ever since.  With clients such as Warner Brothers, the Mayo Clinic and H&R Block, Dorrell knows how to land the big deals, yet also how to win the trust of private collectors. He presents the information so that any artist can learn how to more easily structure a career that works. With sage advice and humorous anecdotes, Dorrell keeps you engaged through each chapter. Whether instructing on how to get your work into a gallery, or how to handle self-doubt, he knows his ground. He also tells the story of his gallery's initial failures and eventual successes. Regardless of your place in the arts, you will benefit from this work.

Praise for Living the Artist's Life: Update & Revised:
·      “The success of the Book hasn’t dimmed Dorrell’s drive to help undiscovered artists get the recognition he feels they deserve.  It’s also heavy on pragmatic advice from pricing and promoting one’s work to gaining acceptance by galleries.”  The Associated Press

·      “Dorrell’s book offers a frank and inspiring look at all aspects of the Artist’s Life, from the creative and emotional challenges to the nuts-and-bolts of the art business.”  Hartford Courant

·      “An entertaining and highly valuable guide for aspiring and working artists.” Murray Dessner, Painting Instructor and Critic, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Philadelphia.


EVENT FORMAT:  Paul will discuss his Book, Living the Artist’s Life: Updated & Revised, and conduct an abbreviated version of his career workshop, accompanied by a handout with a Q&A session.  A book signing follows the presentation.  To learn more about Paul and his work, go to www.LEOPOLDgallery.com

The Jeanie Tengelsen Gallery is located at 107 East Deer Park Road in Dix Hills.  The gallery is open to the public Monday to Friday from 9 AM to 4 PM and weekends from 11 AM to 4 PM.  For more information call (631) 462-5400 or visit www.artleagueli.org.

Art League of LI News for October

Exhibiting in the  Jeanie Tengelsen Gallery through October 28 Sandra Benny/Richard Vaux:  A Working Relationship     View the artistic beauty of Sandra Benny and Richard Vaux's homage  to the natural environment.     These internationally acclaimed local artists, who are husband and wife, share a passion for art and nature.  Her nature-inspired works take colored pencil drawing to a rare level of exactitude, producing works that astonish the eye and the mind.    His works of nature-derived abstractions in blown powdered graphite or charcoal (often with an added veil of airbrushed acrylic), and his works in acrylic and oil are "visual poems" of light and illumination. Learn more about the exhibit here.  View more gallery photos here. ...............................     Drawing, painting, watercolor,   pastels, ceramics, sculpture, jewelry,    digital photography, fiber arts and more... FALL CLASSES & WORKSHOPS ARE NOW ONLINE AT  www.artleagueliregistration.org Check out these classes strating soon!    Starts October 14  -  Artstart Partners ( for children ages 3 ½ - 5 with adult) with Mary Nagin NEW CLASS    Starts October 15 -  Beginner Glass Bead Making Workshop with Gea Hines Starts October 16  The Beginner/Intermediate Oil Painter with Irene Vitale Starts October 16 -  Oil Painting with Bill Merklein Starts October 16 -  Equine Anatomy:  Sculpting A Horse with Bill Merklein  NEW CLASS  Starts October 16 -  The Human Touch In Clay with Bill Merklein     ...............................  Exhibiting in the Strolling Gallery October 2 - October 29 Jennifer Vomvas'  Classical Still Life Classes      "Still Life with Blue Bowl", oil painting by Patricia Ruggiero. Next Class Starts October 30 ...............................  In recent news...... Art League's StART  with ART Open House Draws Large Crowds What a great turnout at the Art League's Open House held on September 8!  Hundreds of people of all ages enjoyed a day of art activities. In each of the Art League's art studios and gallery, the family-friendly event had something for everyone: live art demonstrations, hands-on workshops, mural-making, a "Small Delights" Art Show and Sale, plus other crowd-pleasing activities. Take a look at the highlights of the day on our website!    Antonio Masi Demonstration and Book Signing   Antonio Masi's Book demonstration and book signing on September 29   proved to be a smashing success with a gallery full of eager spectators.    Mr. Masi is a local artist whose fascination with the bridges of New York   City inspired him to team up with author Joan Marans Dim to write   New York's Golden Age of Bridges.  View photos of the event here.    ........................... See what your friends and fellow members  are doing in the art world.  Visit MEMBERS IN THE NEWS  on the Art League's website  ........................... become a fan by clicking Like on our Facebook Page ...............................       All Art League members are welcome to submit one original work of art in 2D and 3D work in any medium (except video and installation art) to exhibit in our 57th Annual Members' Exhibition.  The exhibit will show in two parts:  Part I (last name A-L):  November 4 - November 25;   Part II (last name M-Z):  December 9 - December 30.      Exhibition Juror is Judith Levy, Director of Gallery North.  Deadline is October 22!  Not a member?  Join today, and you too can participate in the show.    Download prospectus here.     Artists and Craftspeople are invited to apply for a space at the Art League of Long Island's 49th Holiday Fine Arts & Crafts Fair. The juried fair takes place in the Art League's spacious gallery and art studios December 1 & 2, 10am - 5pm. Deadline to apply is November 11. Download prospectus here.     National Juried Exhibition: The Mitchell Gallery, St. John's College, Annapolis, MD. is now accepting entries in all media for Less is More: Small Works in a Great Space.  Jurors: Joann G. Moser, Smithsonian American Art Museum, and Jack Rasmussen, Katzen Arts Center at American University, Washington, D.C.   Submission deadline, February 28, 2013.  Link to the Prospectus bj spoke gallery in Huntington, NY will hold its annual EXPO competition.  Fine artists in all media are invited to apply by November 26th 2012.  An entry form will be found here .   This year the gallery will also host a competition called "Who's New," open to college and graduate students with awards of one year student membership in the gallery for each of the four submission categories.  For details and application see bspoke gallery.   The submission deadline is November 1st.  SlowArt Productions presents Emerging Artists 2013, the 21st annual competition for group exhibition and awards. Open to all artists working in any media this event is devoted to the discovery, introduction and promotion of emerging artists. The competition is open to all artists, national and international, working in all media. All forms of painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, graphics, digital and installation art, video, etc. are eligible.  Download prospectus here.  Entry deadline is November 30.   ........................... The Art League of Long Island | 107 East Deer Park Rd | Dix Hills NY 11746  631.462.5400 | www.artleagueli.org

Call to Artists - Two Great Shows in Montauk on the Green

The Montauk Artists' Association presents:      Two Great Shows on the Green! Call to Artists ***Memorial Day Event Deadline Extended!*** WHAT:  Two fine art festivals in the nation's premier summer vacation location. WHERE: The Village Green, Montauk, NY WHEN: Memorial Day Festival            Friday, Saturday and Sunday            May 25, 26 and 27, 2012 (NOTE: Third Day Added!)            Art Show on the Green            Friday, Saturday and Sunday            August 17, 18 and 19, 2012 NOTEWORTHY: *Both events ranked in Art Fair Source Book Top 100 festivals for 2011! *There are only 95 booth spaces on the Green. *Great, high traffic venue during the summer's busiest weekends. *Thursday afternoon setup for tents; 6 a.m. - noon Friday for art. *Professional security Friday and Saturday nights, 6 p.m. - 6 a.m. *No jury fee. *Booth Fee: $350; limited double spaces available at $700. *Intensive magazine, newspaper and radio advertising throughout the Hamptons. *Extremely upscale community of both residents and visitors. *For more details about the shows, click HEREKnown as the "Playground of the Rich", the Hamptons on New York's Long Island have long been a mecca for art and artists.  A perennial favorite among the area's wealthy residents, second home owners and summer vacationers, the Montauk Artists' Association's Show on the Green, held every August on Montauk's fabulous Village Green, was joined in 2011 by a newer, but equally popular event at the same location: the Memorial Day Weekend Art Show.  These festivals include only fine art; no crafts, production work or buy-sell are permitted. The exhibitor limit insures high artistic quality, excellent booth exposure and many sales opportunities to showgoers.  Artists experience annual visits by Hamptons residents and visitors who regularly attend. Amenities include close free parking, easy setup and teardown, supportive staff and volunteers. Very strong community support. NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS: Deadlines: Memorial Day Weekend Show April 15, 2012 NOTE: Jewelry Category Closed August Show on the Green May 15, 2012 For more details, artist's prospectus, and application, visit: http://www.montaukartistsassociation.org Email inquiries to: montaukart@aol.com You may also contact by telephone: Anne Weissman Event Director To April 15: 772-879-1236 After April 15: 631-668-5336