Friday, February 17, 2012

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.  

  
Link to Application:  

Application Deadline: March 30, 2012

Notification: April 30, 2012 

Contact:
Teri Mettala
  

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
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:
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:

*50th 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

Korean Art Show 2012


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.

Monday, February 13, 2012

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.
 

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:

Sunday, February 12, 2012

Deadling February 14th!! Call to Artists - Prairie Village Art Fair


Prairie Village Art Fair
Call to Artists

WHAT:  Fine Art and Fine Craft Show

WHERE: the Village:  71st Street & Mission Road,  Prairie Village,
WHEN:    June 1 - 3, 2012
              Friday: 5 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
              Saturday: 10 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
              Sunday: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. 
           
NOTEWORTHY:

*55th annual event; second oldest show in the area.

*Fees: Jury - $30; Booth: $300 (single) - $600 (double); corner $100 additional.

*Limited to approximately 100 juried artists from across the country.

*24-hour security.

*Power included in booth fee.

*Booth sitters.

*Artist's lounge snacks and drinks.

*Friday night wine delivered to booth.

*Saturday night: dinner with wine delivered to booth.

*Sunday breakfast delivered to booth.

*Van and RV parking walking distance to show.

*Overnight parking is available in lot.
 
*Advertised to entire metropolitan area: radio, eblasts, television coverage, K.C. Star  and direct mail.

*Volunteers that want to make your happy!
  
For more information, visit: http://prairievillageshops.com/events/arts-fair/  
 
 

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS AT: www.zapplication.org

Deadline:  February 14, 2012 

Notification:  March 1, 2012 

Booth fee due:  April 1, 2012 

Email questions to dpotts223@gmail.com

Or call 913-362-9668 to speak with Donna Potts, Show Director.

Call to Artists - Art & Wine Affaire

Art & Wine Affaire
 El Dorado Hills

 
Call to Artists

WHAT:  Fine Art and Fine Craft Festival
WHERE: Town Center, El Dorado Hills, CA 
     

WHEN:  May 12-13, 2012
            10 a.m. - 5 p.m.  
           
NOTEWORTHY:

*9th annual event.

*
Limited to 150 juried artists.
*Wine tastings and entertainment throughout the site during the weekend.

*Jury/Booth fees:$10/$135-220 for a single booth, depending on location, plus 10% commission.

Come participate at one of Northern California's premiere juried art shows featuring regional and national artists. Art & Wine Affaire offers a unique opportunity for artists to exhibit in an upscale "tuscan" themed center at the center of a superior demographic with over 18,000 in attendance! Admission and parking to the event are free. Early Bird sign-up discounts available. Wine Tasting from 20 foothill wineries and live music enhance the atmosphere.

Visit us
on-line at: www.eldoradohillsartaffaire.com 
For information call (916) 802-6924 or email daveh@directcon.net.
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS:

Deadline: February 28, 2012

Call to Artists - 36th Annual American Crafts Festival

Lincoln Center
for the Performing Arts
presents:

36th Annual American Crafts Festival
   Call to Artists
   
WHAT: One of the nation's top fine craftfestivals (Sunshine Artist Magazine #62,        2011)

WHERE: Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts , Columbus Avenue at 64th Street, NY    
  
WHEN: Saturdays and Sundays
           June 9-10 and June 16-17,2012
  
    
NOTEWORTHY:

*36 years of artistic and sales excellence.

*Limited to 185 exhibitors per weekend.

*Gross sales for crafts people in this event is often more than  $10,000 due to high end theatergoers, worldwide tourism and a huge crafts audience.

*Jury/Booth Fees: No jury fee/$660 for 10x7 space;$720 for 10x10.

*Estimated attendance: 200,000 drawn from the entire NY Metropolis.

The American Crafts Festival at Lincoln Center is the most important retail Craft Market in the New York metropolitan area. The annual American Crafts Festivals at Lincoln Center traditionally host over 100,000 visitors each weekend and are consistently the best crafts festivals in the New York City and tri-state metropolitan area. In addition to robust sales, often-exceeding $10,000 per weekend per artist, significant wholesale purchases have also been made at this event. Record sales due to visitors from the have made this the event of choice in the New York. New Yorkers, suburbanites, tourists and theatergoers all contribute to these high  sales. In addition, presents for weddings, graduation and Father's Day are timely additions to artists' sales.

In addition to our own enormous mailing list of metropolitan area qualified crafts customers, there are thousands of theatre goers that afford expensive tickets, tourists from all over the world that, due to the weak dollar, and Lincoln Center being a tourist must see destination, buy an abundance of unique American crafts.  All of this is in a neighborhood where apartments cost millions of dollars  

24-hour security, discounted, convenient and secure parking garage, moderately priced and comfortable accommodations have all been arranged. The number of participants in each craft area will be carefully balanced so as to afford all participants their fair share of this rich market. This is an outdoor event, but booth displays may be left up overnight. One booth space will either be 10' long x 7' deep or 10' x 10'. (A 10' x 10'canopy will fit into a 10' x7' space).

*For more details about the festival, click HERE
 

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS:

Deadline:
February 26, 2012
Application through www.zapplication.org
or download from www.craftsatlincoln.org
or call (973) 746-0091
 
Jury Date:
February 28, 2012

Notification:
March 9, 2012

Booth Fee Due:
May 1, 2012

For more details and artist's prospectus, visit:
www.craftsatlincoln.org

 
Email inquiries to:
Raya Zafrina ,Director
acacinfo@gmail.com

You may also contact by telephone:
(973) 746-0091