The Many Faces of Richard Gachot

Coming Soon..... The Many Faces  of Richard Gachot August 28 - September 25   Found Object Sculpture by Richard Gachot.  Clockwise from left:  Many Faces, 1996 - oil filter, flour sifters, plumbing parts, kitchen gadgets, bike and wood wheels, and electric heater parts.  Mademoiselle, 2003 - carved and painted wood acorn finial, ribbon, boot trees, lard bucket and cake pan.   Art Deco Man, 1996 - ice bucket, coffee pot, heat fin, gear, glass and found objects. This exhibition brings together an extraordinary collection of major works that feature found object sculptor Richard Gachot's signature style.  Gachot's capacity for assemblage and mechanical invention fuses with whimsy and wit, producing works that are ironic, at times searing, indictments of common foibles, and abuses of the environment, real estate development, and recurring  patterns of behavior or belief. Learn more about the exhibit here  ...............................  "From the Ashes"  A Ceramics Art Exhibition Commemorating the 10th Anniversary of 9/11 Opening Reception at the Art League of Long Island:   Sunday August 28, 2pm - 4pm    Presented in partnership with the Suffolk County Art Leaders Association    A group of art educators from Suffolk County, under the direction of raku artist and Art League Faculty member, Gina Mars, have created a series of ceramic pieces symbolizing the regeneration, restoration, and recovery since that tragic day. The raku process uses a combination of fire and smoke to transform the ordinary surface of a clay piece into a work of art with dramatic bursts of color and texture.     Learn more about this exhibit       .............................     Drawing, oil painting, watercolor,   pastels, ceramics, sculpture, jewelry,    digital photography, fiber arts and more... Register for FALL CLASSES Now! Classes are now ONLINE at       www.artleagueliregistration.org  PREVIEW PRINT VERSION OF FALL CATALOG HERE Now in its 6th Year!  Professional Development Workshops for Art Educators/Artists  .............................  Mark of Elegance TOURS Presents    September 15, 2011    Come experience the terroir (loosely translated from French as "a sense of place") of the North Fork of Long Island.  Enjoy a guided tour of Raphael Vineyards in Peconic, where a Sommelier will lead you through the winemaking process.   Naturally, lunch will be served with a glass of wine to sample!  A gorgeous setting and a lovely way to spend the day.       Bus departs Art League in Dix Hills @ 9:30 AM. Bagels & coffee on the way.  Return for home @ 2:00 PM. To register call (631) 462-5400 x222 or visit us online.      This tour is presented in collaboration with Mark of Elegance Transportation .............................   Give us your Tattered and Torn... American Flags If you have an old tattered or torn American Flag  that you would like to retire for proper disposal The American Legion Greenlawn post 1244 In Cooperation with the  Art League of Long Island  is providing   a Flag Drop Box in the lobby of  Art League of LI for the month of August All Flags will be disposed of in a ceremony that is befitting  their status as the symbol of our Great Country Thank you in advance for your cooperation.       ............................. The Art League of Long Island invites members to submit 2D and 3D original works of art for our 56th Annual Members' Exhibition. The exhibition will be shown in two parts: Part One runs October 9 - 30 for artists whose last names begin with the letters A - L; Part Two runs November 6 - 27 for artists whose last names begin with the letters M - Z. The exhibit will be juried by Dawn Lee, painter, printmaker, Chairperson of the Art Department at St. Joseph's College, and curator at the Omni Gallery in Uniondale. Deadline for submission is September 23.  Download prospectus here.  Artists and Craftspeople are invited to apply for a space at the Art League of Long Island's 48th Holiday Fine Arts & Crafts Fair. The juried fair takes place in the Art League's spacious gallery and art studios December 3 & 4, 10am - 5pm.  Download prospectus here.       The second annual Huntington Awareness Day Parade and Fair to be held on Saturday, September 17th in Huntington Station will have two new elements added this year as part of the Town of Huntington's Public Art Initiative, providing new opportunities for artists, as well as for public participation.  A Chalk Flood of street drawings will offer community-wide opportunities for creative expression celebrating the Awareness Day theme of "Unity in the Community," while a Huntington Kinetic Sculpture Competition will add a new element to the Parade up New York Avenue.  The Chalk Flood, which will take place in designated portions of Huntington's northwest LIRR commuter parking lot on New York Avenue (from Railroad Avenue to Church Street), will have two components:   Communal Drawing Area - a space where any member of the community can make a positive creative contribution to the celebration of "Unity in the Community."  Just bring your creativity!  We'll supply all the necessary materials.   Featured Street Artists Gallery - a juried space where only those artists accepted in advance through submission of an application will be assigned a portion of the limited space available.  An application form can be downloaded from the Huntington Awareness Day website:  www.huntingtonawareness.org.  Applications must be received by noon on August 24, 2011.  Tips on street painting techniques can also be found at this web location.  The Huntington Kinetic Sculpture Competition was inspired by Kinetic Sculpture Races held annually in Baltimore, California, and other locations nationwide.  While the Huntington event, will not include either the "race" or the "all-terrain" elements of these other Kinetic Sculpture events, we're sure that it will offer ample opportunity for display of both creative imagination and engineering skills, as well as lots of fun for spectators and participants alike!  Competitors will join other Huntington Awareness Day Parade participants in traversing the 1.3 mile Parade route in their unique human-powered kinetic sculptures.  Judges will award prizes in a variety of competition categories in recognition of artistic creativity, engineering prowess, and expression of the Huntington Awareness Day theme - "Unity in the Community."  Those interested in entering this competition can download an application form and competition rules from the Huntington Awareness Day website:  www.huntingtonawareness.org.  Applications must be received by noon on September 7, 2011.  Tips on constructing a kinetic sculpture are also available on this website.  For further information on the Chalk Flood, the Huntington Kinetic Sculpture Competition or other Town of Huntington Public Art Initiative projects, contact John Coraor, Director of Cultural Affairs, at 631-351-3099 or via e-mail:  jcoraor@town.huntington.ny.us.   Artists 50 and over who reside in Nassau County are invited to exhibit and sell paintings, photography, and wall handicrafts at the Glen Cove Senior Center's "Golden Gallery".  There will be a small reception at the beginning of each month for the chosen artist who is presenting their work.  For more information contact Lucy Van Horn at (516) 759-9610 or at lvanhorn@cityofglencoveny.org. The Village Connection Magazine features works of local artists each month on its cover and invites Huntington area artists to submit artwork for consideration of front-page placement. Please email villageconnection@live.com a jpeg as well as a short write-up for inclusion on the contents page. Visit their site at www.villageconnectionmag.com.    September 2011 marks the tenth anniversary of the 9/11 tragedy. Together with the Akira Yoshizawa Museum-Theatre of Origami, the Charles B. Wang Center at Stony Brook University seeks submissions of paper sculptural artwork for the Peace Tree 9/11 Memorial in Stony Brook, New York. This memorial commemorates peace as a response to the tragedy of 9/11. Submissions must be two or three-dimensional paper sculptures that may include origami, cutouts, lanterns, strip folding, snapology, and knotology. For more information please contact: Jennifer Iacona at OPT911memorial@notes.cc.stonybrook.edu or visit www.stonybrook.edu/wang, www.iap-peacetree.org. Deadline for Submissions is August 31, 2011  The Art League of Long Island | 107 East Deer Park Rd | Dix Hills NY 11746 631.462.5400 |  www.artleagueli.org       .............................

Marwan Sahmarani

Summer Break 2011 - Emerging To Established - A Gallery Artist Group Show

Maximillian Gallery at Sunset Marquis    presents      Summer Break 2011 - Emerging To Established - A Gallery Artist Group Show   Featuring: Mary Lynn Rajskub, Marky Ramone, COPE2, Amaranth Ehrenhalt, Jean Faucheur, DESIRE OBTAIN CHERISH, Smear, Free Humanity, CYRCLE, Septerhed, Destroy All Design, DeeKay, Snyder, Jérôme Curchod, Gregory Siff, Andy Appleton, Mowgli, Ben Hoffman, Leba, Kophns One, Zombie, Dan Nelson, 2wenty, Dr.eye and The $tatus Faction   OPENING RECEPTION: SATURDAY AUGUST 20, 2011 6PM - 9PM Exhibition: August 20th, 2011 - September 7th, 2011 Every Day, 1PM - 8PM, and by appointment (Closed Mondays)   This summer show features some of the most original, prolific and talented artists in LA and beyond.   This exciting exhibition presents current work as well as older work from emerging street artists to established artists with work hanging in collections including The Smithsonian. Joining the mix are artists from the entertainment world such as Marky Ramone of The Ramones and Mary Lynn Rajskub of "24" fame, whose art is sought after by discerning collectors worldwide. From the Manga world comes an original Speed Racer painting by a newly discovered artist.     More information on this exhibition can be seen here: Summer Break 2011 - Show Information

La Luz de Jesus Gallery Celebrates 25-Year Anniversary

La Luz de Jesus Gallery celebrates 25-year anniversary with a monumental group show and companion book in Oct. - Nov. 2011   Billy Shire by Shawn Barber   You are invited to celebrate the 25th anniversary of   La Luz de Jesus Gallery Billy Shire has masterminded "La Luz de Jesus 25," a monumental group show featuring more than 260 artists, each of whom have created a piece of art and written an essay about their experience with the gallery. In 25 years of groundbreaking exhibitions, this is La Luz's first retrospective survey, featuring three generations of the most important artists working today. Never before have all these artists shown together in one exhibition. The book, a companion to the show, chronicles the rich legacy of La Luz de Jesus and the thriving art movements it helped launch.       Opening events for the two-part group show "La Luz de Jesus 25"   will occur during the weekends of  October 7 and November 4, 2011.   More information on this show is forthcoming  Participating in La Luz de Jesus 25 project is a who's-who of art, including Robert Williams, Joe Coleman, Mark Ryden, Georganne Deen, Matt Groening, Manuel Ocampo, S. Clay Wilson, Victor Moscoso, Spain Rodriguez, Bill Barminski, Daniel Martin Díaz, Glenn Barr, Elizabeth McGrath, Tony Fitzpatrick, Frank Kozik, Chris Mars, Massimo Giacon, Mark Mothersbaugh, Gary Panter, John de Fazio, Laurie Lipton, Ric Heitzman, Clayton Brothers, Dave Cooper, Judith Schaechter, Lou Beach, Calef Brown, Eric White, Shag, Tim Biskup and Gary Baseman.  The companion book, La Luz de Jesus 25 (La Luz de Jesus Press/Last Gasp) features images of the complete show along with an essay written by each artist. The book also includes essays by Billy Shire and La Luz gallery directors, including Robert "El Vez" Lopez. Book pre-orders are being accepted now. Contact Soap Plant to reserve yours!      Click here to see the complete "La Luz de Jesus 25" artist list  ###

La Luz de Jesus Gallery 2011 

July

Mark Todd "Force Field"  

Van Saro, Simon Sotelo, Andy Steele, Hui Tan  

August

Lou Beach, Alpha & Sam Lubicz "Gene Pool"

Jessicka Addams, Walt Hall, Derek Harrison,

Rodolfo Loaiza, Miso, Click Mort, Jasmine Worth

September

Rob Reger "The Encyclopedia of Hallucinations" 

Lauren Gardiner "Misfits of the Forest"  

"Simply Iconic" 

Dr. Paul Koudounaris' "Empire of Death" book release party 

October

"La Luz de Jesus 25" Part One

Beyond Eden Multi Gallery Event at LAMAG     

Alice Bag "Violence Girl" and  

Dawn Wirth "The Bags Hollywood Forever" double book release party 

November

"La Luz de Jesus 25" Part Two"

December

Robert Burden: "Toy Box"

New Works by Daniel Martin Diaz   

  

Publicity contact for more info - interviews - images:

Lee Joseph Publicity for the Visual Arts

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Michele Didier

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	SAVE THE DATE OPENING OF MFC-MICHÈLE DIDIER IN PARIS ON SEPTEMBER 10, 2011 mfc-michèle didier focuses since 1987 on the production and on the publication of original works by contemporary artists. Playing the part of an intermediary between the artist and production’s professionals (printing, film industry, etc.), and with the continuing effort to keep intact the original project that the artists trust them, mfc-michèle didier produces artist books, installations, films and videos, thereby providing a genuine and multiplied work. mfc-michèle didier is opening in September a store in Paris, a city where the actors of the art world (institutions and collectors) are particularly sensitive to the discipline of the artist's book. Located at 66 rue Notre-Dame de Nazareth in le Haut-Marais, it will offer the chance to present the publisher’s productions but it will also be a place of reflection on this specific art form. At the same time, it will give the opportunity to show the important role of ephemeras and published & multiplied works in contemporary art. The grand opening will be held on September 10, 2011, with Claude Closky. There will be an exclusive preview of Inside a triangle, an artist's book containing a set of photographs taken around the world - Brazil, Russia, Australia, Iran, etc. – of roads and paths that seem to extend to infinity. Each view is framed very precisely. A road, starting from our feet, occupies exactly the whole bottom edge of the image, while the horizon where it moves towards is placed exactly on the upper edge of the image. So far, mfc-michèle didier has worked with Dennis Adams, Carl Andre, Robert Barry, Samuel Bianchini, AA Bronson, Stanley Brouwn, Philippe Cazal, Claude Closky, Hannah Collins, David Cunningham, Charles de Meaux, Braco Dimitrijevic, Peter Downsbrough, Paul-Armand Gette, Liam Gillick, Joseph Grigely, Pierre Huyghe, On Kawara, Christian Marclay, Allan McCollum, John Miller, Jonathan Monk, Robert Morris, Antonio Muntadas, Philippe Parreno, Michelangelo Pistoletto, Hermann Pitz, Allen Ruppersberg, Joe Scanlan, Jim Shaw, Josh Smith, Lawrence Weiner, Christopher Wool… Please find below the schedule of the upcoming exhibitions and fair participations: Inside a Triangle – Claude Closky From Saturday September 10, 2011 to Friday October 7, 2011 included Opening: Saturday September 10, 2011 from 2 pm to 8 pm Ephemera – Christian Marclay From Saturday October 8, 2011 to Saturday October 15, 2011 included Opening: Saturday October 8, 2011 from 2 pm to 8 pm Mes dessins secrets, Mon guide du tricot, Ma collection de champignons bons et champignons mortels – Annette Messager 1973 - 1974 – Lynda Benglis / Robert Morris From Thursday October 20, 2011 to Saturday November 19, 2011 included Opening: Thursday October 20, 2011 from 6 pm to 10 pm Regard sur nos productionsFrom Saturday November 26, 2011 to Saturday December 24, 2011 included Opening: Saturday November 26, 2011 from 2 pm to 8 pm FIAC, from October 20 to 23, 2011 in Paris Editions / Artist’s books, from November 3 to 6, 2011 in New York
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Craftboston

Craftboston presents:       Call to Artists NOTE: Application Deadline September 13, 2011 to apply to one or both shows     What: Craftboston Spring and Holiday 2012 Where: Spring, Seaport World Trade Center, Boston, MA            Holiday, Cyclorama at the Boston Center of Arts, Boston, MA   When: Craftboston Spring March 23-25, 2012 and Craftboston Holiday December 7-9, 2012    NOTEWORTHY:  *Limited to approximately 200 contemporary craft artists for Craftboston Spring and 90 for Craftboston Holiday. *Jury fees: $40 to apply to one or both shows. *Booth fees for Craftboston Spring range from $1050 (10x10) to $1575 (10x15). *Booth fees for Craftboston Holiday range from $728 (6x8) to $1350 (10x10).  *Show Awards and extensive educational programming in the Spring show. Craftboston Spring and Craftboston Holiday are the premiere shows in New England for contemporary art, craft & design. Both shows showcase one-of-a-kind and limited edition pieces in baskets, ceramics, decorative fiber, wearables, furniture, glass, jewelry, leather, metal, mixed media, paper and wood. Additionally, Craftboston Spring features work by emerging artists from leading schools and universities, an artist mentor program, a book seller, an educational lecture series, tours for guests who are blind and visually impaired and other special interest groups, and informational booths promoting non-profit craft organizations.       NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS VIA   www.juriedartservices.com   Deadline: September 13, 2011 Artist Notification: October 14, 2011 For more details visit: www.craftboston.org or www.juriedartservices.com         Email inquiries to: show@craftboston.org  You may also contact by telephone: 617-266-1810   This call to artists is brought to you as a service of The Art Festival Newsletter, the nation's only quarterly newsletter dedicated to the success of art festival artists. Please visit us at:  www.theartfestivalnewsletter.com We also invite you to visit the incredible artists' homepage: www.Art-Linx.com

4 Bridges Arts Festival 2012

Association for Visual Arts presents: 4 Bridges Arts Festival 2012 Call to Artists NOTE: Deadline for April Festival is Nov. 15th WHAT: Fine Art and Fine Craft Event WHERE:First Tennessee Pavilion, Chattanooga TN WHEN: Saturday and Sunday            April 14 & 15, 2012 NOTEWORTHY: *150 participating artists *Patron Purchase Program *$10,000 in Artist Merit Awards *Fabulous southern hospitality! *Complimentary continental breakfast, lunch and all day artist hospitality *On-site parking *Boothsitting *Discounted hotel rates *10' x 12' booth spaces, double booths available, electricity available Celebrating its 12th year, Chattanooga's 4 Bridges Arts Festival is the place to be in April 2012! This exciting event will feature fine art and fine craft from over 150 local and national artists. Housed in Chattanooga's beautiful open air First Tennessee Pavilion, this stand-out show is not to be missed.  Frequently top-ranked, 4 Bridges attracts a savvy art buying crowd from not only its local art smart patrons but also visitors from Atlanta, Nashville and Birmingham. NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR APRIL FESTIVAL: Deadline:  November 15, 2011 on www.zapplication.org For more details and downloadable artist's prospectus, visit: www.4bridgesartsfestival.org Email inquiries to: jdmcfadden@avarts.org You may also contact: Jerry Dale McFadden 423-265-4282 x106 For additional information about the Association for Visual Arts: www.avarts.org    This call to artists is brought to you as a service of The Art Festival Newsletter, the nation's only quarterly newsletter dedicated to the success of art festival artists. Please visit us at:  www.theartfestivalnewsletter.com We also invite you to visit the incredible artists homepage: www.art-linx.com

The 4th Annual Governor's Island Art Fair

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HELLO, HOPE THIS MESSAGE FINDS YOU WELL AND I'D LOVE YOUR YOU TO JOIN ME AT... The 4th Annual Governor's Island Art Fair (at the tip of Manhattan Island in the NYC Harbor) Reachable by free ferry service from the old ferry terminal at 10 South Street (next to the Staten Island Ferry) in lower Manhattan or at Pier 6 at the end of Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday in September from 11 am- 6 pm    with a gala opening party on Friday September 2nd! Over 100 independent artists from around the world have been invited to participate in the 4th Annual Governor's Island Art Fair. Each artist is granted a room in the abandoned military barracks on Governors Island and is given free reign to design thier own exhibition space.   The fair includes painting, sculpture, photography, video, sound, and object installations. With interactive creative programs, performance art and musical acts mixed in throughout the run of the fair, visitors can expect the unexpected around every corner. Come out and enjoy a great day of art and fun!   For more information and directions visit:  http://www.4heads.org/       _________________________ -- AND IN OCTOBER --   For my friends in South Jersey and the Philly area, 8 works work will in a major oils exhibit at Perkin's Art Center, Collingswood, NJ 30 Irvin Ave, Collingswood, NJ 08108 with Paul Duslod and Bruce Garrity October 14 -November 19th, 2011 An opening reception for the artists on October 14 from 6- 9 pm For more information and directions visit: http://www.perkinscenter.org/about_us/Hours-Addresses-Directions       Thanks for your support and hope you can make it to one of these events --  Allan  -- To see my newest work, visit  www.allangorman.com and click the button to join me on Facebook

Halifax Art Festival

The Guild of the Museum of Arts and Sciences presents:        Call to Artists WHAT:  Fine Art and Fine Craft Festival WHERE: Riverfront Marketplace on Beach Street, Daytona Beach, FL WHEN: Saturday and Sunday            November 5 - 6, 2011            Saturday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.            Sunday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.            SetUp: Friday, Nov. 4 after 3 p.m. NOTEWORTHY: *49th Annual Event. *Limited to 250 juried fine artists and craft persons. *$30,000 Cash Awards, including $5,000 Best in Show, plus Patron Awards. *Jury/Booth Fees: $25/$200 (double booths available at $400). *Friday setup; drive-up to booth for load-in and load-out. *Artist amenities include boothsitters, 24-hour security, Saturday continental breakfast, Saturday night award dinner.  Celebrating its 49th anniversary, the Halifax Art Festival is the 2nd oldest continual art festival in the state of Florida. The festival attracts fine artists and artisans from all over the country. Offering live entertainment, a student art competition, children's activities, fine dining in many local restaurants and cafes, HAF is a premier annual event in Central Florida.   The Guild of the Museum of Arts and Sciences originated and presents  this prestigious festival every year which is totally organized and operated by volunteers. NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS: Deadline: August 22, 2011 For more details, artist's prospectus, and to apply, visit: www.halifaxartfestival.com  Email inquiries to: halifaxartfest@aol.com You may also contact by telephone: Gloria Keay, Artist Contact: 386-767-1278 Doreen Armstrong, Chair: 386-492-6706   This call to artists is brought to you as a service of The Art Festival Newsletter, the nation's only quarterly newsletter dedicated to the success of art festival artists. Please visit us at:  www.theartfestivalnewsletter.com We also invite you to visit the incredible homepage for artists: www.Art-Linx.com

Bill Carman

NEW YORK, NY - Animazing Gallery welcomes the critically acclaimed painter Bill Carman to its SoHo gallery this fall for an exhibition, sale and artist's reception. Carman, an enigma in the contemporary art market, is influenced daily by almost every aspect of life; from the seemingly mundane details, to the intricate works of earlier masters. His paintings feature elements inspired by the fantastical and dark images of Hieronymus Bosch, and are executed with the precision of Albrecht Durer. Carman's sense of humor is evident in this collection of nearly 50 mixd-media pieces on copper, wood, and paper. With each minute and delicate detail, he reveals his talent and genius. His pieces are nebulous, skirting and defying traditional art genres. "I live on the fringe of mainstream fantasy/sci-fi, dip a toe into surrealism, flirt with symbolism and even occasionally scratch the surface of mainstream illustration..." - Bill Carman (bio)  RSVP is required for the artist's reception and exhibition unveiling from 6-9PM on Saturday October 22nd, 2011. The collection will be on display and for sale through November. Animazing Gallery is located at 54 Greene Street (at Broome). The exhibition is free and open to the public seven days a week; Monday-Saturday 10-7, Sunday 11-6. Contact 212-226-7374 or pr@animazing.com for details. Carman won several awards from prestigious organizations such as Spectrum, the Society of Illustrators NY, the Greenwich Workshop and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education. In 2002 he was invited to publish a children's book with Random House. He is currently a professor teaching illustration and drawing at Boise State University "... I enter my lab where surfaces challenge and characters emerge who should probably never be born. But I keep releasing these things from my mind because it's my passion." - Bill Carman

ABOUT THE ARTIST | Bill Carman has worked as a designer, illustrator and art director at universities, ad agencies, publishers, and large corporations. Since graduating from BYU with a BFA in visual communication/illustration and later with an MFA in painting, he has consistently free-lanced and exhibited. Carman is currently a professor teaching illustration and drawing at Boise State University of the blue football field. Prior to this, he taught in and chaired the art department at Cardinal Stritch University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.   Carman is inspired by the imagination and figurative work of illustration and image-oriented work artists such as Ben Shahn, Brad Holland, Al Cober, Ian Miller and Dave McKean, Brian Froud, and Rockwell Kent. "Hopefully those who look at my work will be touched in that mad place that lies in the corner of all brains." - Bill Carman                                                                           Top: The Joust (cropped) | 11" x 14" / Acrylic on Panel                                                                          Above: Bus Stop | 8" x 10" / Acrylic on Panel