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.

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.

 

more: www.212gallery.com | info@212gallery.com

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:

erin@emevents.com

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:

36^th 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 64^th 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