Friday, February 10, 2012

Call to Artists - Springfield Art Association

Springfield Art Association
presents:   
  
Edwards Place Fine Art Fair
Call to Artists

WHAT:  Fine Art and Fine Craft Fair

WHERE: On the grounds of historic Edwards Place at the Springfield Art Association,   
             Springfield, IL

WHEN: Saturday and Sunday
           September 15 - 16, 2012
           Saturday: 10 - 5; Sunday: 11 - 4

NOTEWORTHY:

*24rd Annual Event.

*Up to 100 artists will be accepted.

*Long-term, loyal customer basse.

*Jury/Booth Fees: $25/$200, 11x12; End/Corner: $250; Double: $350.

*Cash awards in each media: 2D, Ceramic, Fiber, Glass, Jewelry, Wood and Other, Pplus Best in Show.

*Complimentary breakfast on Saturday and Sunday mornings; Saturday night artist dinner and awards presentation.

*Night-time security and daytime boothsitters.

*For more information, click HERE.

 
                                                                                       
Founded in 1913, the Springfield Art Association promotes and supports the advancement of the visual arts, provides educational opportunities for the greater
Springfield area and preserves the historic Edwards Place House and the collections of the Association.  
 
In 2011, the SAA will host its 23rd Annual Edwards Place Fine Art Fair! Annually, the Edwards Place Fine Art Fair provides a park-like venue for talented artists from throughout the United States to display and sell their unique works of art.   
  
Built in 1833, Edwards Place was deeded to the SAA in 1913. Today, the SAA serves more than 100,000 people annually through its School of Art, Gallery of Art, Michael
Victor II Art Library and historic Edwards Place, an Italianate mansion on the National Historic Landmark Register.


NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS:

Deadline:
March 30, 2011

Notification:
April 30, 2011

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

 
Email inquiries to:
director@springfieldart.org

You may also contact by telephone:
217-523-2631

Thursday, February 9, 2012

James Griffen - "Luminous Color, A Journey

Dabbert Gallery
76 S. Palm Ave, Sarasota
 
Presents artist
James Griffin
“Luminous Color, A Journey” 

This exhibit runs through February 27, 2012

During Griffin’s 36 year career as a freelance  artist and illustrator he has created over 3500
illustrations with a concentration on book covers.  Recognizing his talent, dedication and
passion most major publishers including Random House, Harper Collins, Viking Penguin, Berkley
Books, St. Martins Press, Harlequin, Zondervan, Scholastic Books and many others have chosen
James Griffin to bring their books to life.
"Mysterious Transformation" by James Griffin, 72" x 54" oil on canvas

"Siesta Sand & Seagulls"  by James Griffin,  35" x 60"  oil on canvas

"Winter Morning- Sarasota Bay" by James Griffin, 32" x 50", oil on canvas

"Live Oak Latitude" by James Griffin,  35" x 77", oil on canvas

"The Osprey" by James Griffin, 30" x 36"  oil on canvas

Dabbert Gallery
76 S. Palm Ave.
Sarasota, Fl 34236
Mon - Sat 11:00 - 5:00pm
Fri 11-8pm in season
David & Patricia Dabbert

Opening Reception Khurshid Alam Saleem - 50th Solo Show Golden Jubilee


 Khurshid Alam Saleem

50th Solo Show Golden Jubilee

Opening Reception, Saturday February 11 5pm-9pm


Lumière d'hiver

Exhibition: February 10 - March 3, 2012