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SHORT HIATUS

Posted on February 10, 2010 by R.L. Gibson

I apologize to all of my wonderful subscribers and thank you for your patience and loyalty over the past couple of months. I have been unable to keep us with posts due to exciting opportunities artistically and professionally:

The Shops at Carousel Gardens

Pea Pickin’ Hearts

Sounds of the Smokies

I ask for your continuing patience and assure you that I will be back at the helm full time shortly. It is my goal to be back to posting 3 times per week by mid-March. In the meantime, don’t hesitate to contact me if you need anything or have any questions.

In the meantime, enjoy a couple of my favorite blogs:

Toni’s Treehouse

Wishes for Jackson

Carolina Culture

Clown God

ARTIST OPPORTUNITY: Norwegian Competition

Posted on January 26, 2010 by R.L. Gibson

Sometimes I get to a post via a bizarre and random thought process, but that process can often be just the recipe for a great post.

Today, I was thinking about food–shocking, I know.

I was wondering what to have for dinner and thought salmon sounded good. Salmon makes me think of Norway. Norway sparked the memory of having seen a Call or Announcement or Email of some sort with Norway in the subject line.

And so I rummaged through the files until voila…I think salmon…you get a Competition for the Stavanger Region’s New Concert Hall (in Norway). Enjoy! And don’t forget to drop me a line if you decide to participate in the competition…looks like a great opportunity for a large scale installation!

Solo artists and collaborating groups are invited to take part in this international pre-qualifying round for a lighting project in the New Concert Hall in Stavanger, to be completed in 2012. Please note the postmark deadline is March 6, 2010.

Stavanger New Concert Hall will be of a high international standard, and be centrally situated, close to other cultural institutions and two new music schools in the Bjergsted Park area of the city.

The building is specially designed for musical events, but will also accommodate many other kinds of event for large and small audiences both in the two performance halls inside, and immediately outside in the large amphitheatre.

Through this pre-qualification, the Art Committee is seeking candidates to take part in a limited competition for a significant indoor art project, where light is an important premise. The defined space is in the center of the building; in section, starting on the ground floor outside the Multipurpose Hall, it opens up, traversing five floors.

This part of the Concert Hall has large glass facades on two sides and a selection of materials that contribute to erasing the division between exterior and interior spaces. This openness is important: the art work will be visible from far away and therefore represent the Hall, as well as being a significant element in the whole entrance area and amphitheatre.

Inside, the art project should be a distinctive feature and contribute favourably to the visitor’s impression upon entering this large public space. It is here that the public will best experience the interior dimensions of the Concert Hall.

It is also where audiences will congregate as they progress up and down the stairs. A work of art for this location must have a distinctive character and it must function regardless of the prevailing circumstances, including in daytime or in difficult light conditions.

The pre-qualification presentation should be a maximum of ten A4 pages (on paper, not e-mailed or on CD). The submission should include a presentation of art projects, a CV and practice and relevant experience. The Art Committee also wants to see, in brief, motivation for entering the competition and reason for interest in the project.

No ideas or sketches for this project are wanted at this stage.

The overall art plan for the New Concert Hall in Stavanger, and more information on the art projects, are available at: www.koro.no/stavangerconcerthall

There is more information on the concert hall at: www.konserthus.no

Please mark the presentation material “FOYER” and send it to:

New Concert Hall in Stavanger IKS
Postboks 8001
4068 Stavanger
Norway

Deadline: To be postmarked on or before 1 March 2010.

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ARTIST RESOURCE: Health Insurance

Posted on January 25, 2010January 25, 2010 by R.L. Gibson

Have you been under the weather lately but didn’t go to the doctor?

Is an apple a day no longer keeping the doctor away?

Can’t afford health insurance because creating art doesn’t give you the buying power to participate in a group plan like your counterparts in corporate America? Maybe this will help.

A friend and fellow artist sent a link to this site for me to pass along to all of you. It won’t guarantee you health insurance, but it is certainly a good resource to find health insurance. In addition, this site gives you an opportunity to voice your concerns about health care—regardless of your opinion on the matter. Take a look…

The Artists’ Health Insurance Resource Center mission is to make quality, affordable health insurance and health care available to every artist in the United States. AHIRC.org is an up-to-date, comprehensive and unbiased database of health care resources for artists, performers, freelancers and the self-employed.

AHIRC recently launched a new website helping artists get involved in the health care reform debate. At this moment artists have a unique opportunity to improve our quality of life by demanding affordable guaranteed-issue insurance. Visit Artists United to learn more.

The Artists Health Insurance Resource Center has written brief guides on getting affordable health care and health insurance in cities around the country. These guides outline public and private health insurance options in a practical Q & A format. Included are links to pertinent websites and phone numbers of selected clinics and pharmacies.

For more information, visit http://www.ahirc.org .

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ART FELLOWSHIP: Bernheim Arboretum

Posted on January 19, 2010 by R.L. Gibson

I have a friend who has been searching for art fellowships and residencies and a way to spur on her progress in a current series and develop a taste for what adventure to next tackle. While searching for those opportunities for her, I keep stumbling across a plethora of fascinating art opportunities.

Do you want to live amongst trees and commune with nature? Boy, do I have the perfect recipe for you…

The Bernheim Arboretum Outdoor Art Fellowship. This fellowship is only offered every other year, and 2010 is a fellowship year. But, the deadline approaches…February 28th.

The Bernheim is a beautiful 14,000-acre property located 25 miles south of Louisville. It encompasses a nationally recognized arboretum and 14,000 acres of natural area protecting diverse plant and animal species. Over fifty miles of hiking trails, outdoor exhibits and other facilities offer abundant recreational and inspirational opportunities, which attracts thousands of visitors each year.

JURYING PROCEDURE

The jurors will select the award recipient based on the quality of the work submitted. Support materials will be considered, but only as a secondary resource. The goal in all of Bernheim’s activities is to help realize its mission of strengthening the bond between people and nature by finding new ways to connect nature with people’s everyday lives.

The Bernheim folks believe that if people recognize and benefit from the many values found in nature, quality of life will be improved, thus they will be motivated to protect the natural world for both its practical and its intrinsic value. To that end, the Bernheim Indoor Art Fellowship is given semi-annually to a talented artist who will work within the Forest and/or Arboretum to create works that are inspired by and installed in the natural world.

The Fellowship provides the artist an opportunity to advance his or her own skills and career while enhancing awareness of Bernheim’s goals regionally, nationally and internationally.

The Fellow recipient is required to live at Bernheim for up to three months while working on his/her project. Bernheim will provide comfortable housing in a beautiful wooded setting, plus a financial grant of up to $2,500.00 to cover travel, and other expenses. Material may be provided or funded depending on the proposed projects. The recipient of the Bernheim Indoor Art Fellowship may be required to donate pieces produced during the Fellowship to Bernheim for its permanent use. These works will become part of the Bernheim Art Collection.

Fellowship recipients will also be asked to interact with the public in some way, which may include participating in workshops and/or lectures. Bernheim will reach an agreement regarding the work to be donated and the interaction required from each artist.

ENTRY PROCEDURE

Visual artists (sculptors, installation artists, environmental artists, etc.) who would like to be considered for this fellowship should send a resume, 10 slides, a slide list, project proposal and an artist’s statement. All slides must be labeled with information that corresponds to the slide list. Each slide must be labeled with the artist’s name, title, medium, size, date, and a red dot to indicate the lower left-hand corner or the work.

The artist’s name should not appear in the work samples. Failure to follow these guidelines will result in the rejection of the application. They now accept submissions in digital format on CD, DVD, or video, however, the name should not appear on the works submitted for consideration.

No original works, or email submissions with attached works will be accepted. The Bernheim will not be responsible for safety of your digital files during shipping, and due to the large volume of submissions, will not be able to return your digital submissions. If you would like your slides returned, please include a self-addressed envelope with proper postage for return.

Submit all materials by certified mail, Federal Express, or UPS Next Day Air, all of which will provide a return receipt.

Address all packages to:
BERNHEIM OUTDOOR ART FELLOWSHIP
P.O. Box 130
Clermont, KY 40110

CALENDAR

Submissions: Nov. 1 to Feb. 28 EACH YEAR
Jury deliberation/selection: March 1 – April 30
Notification: May 15

RETURN OF ENTRIES: Bernheim will take great care when handling your materials, but cannot guarantee or insure these items. Include SASE with proper postage if you would like your slides returned.

CHECKLIST
• 10 Labeled Slides or on CD, DVD or video and corresponding item list
• Project Proposal
• Resume
• Artist Statement
• Self addressed stamped envelope with proper postage for return of materials if desired

For more information, visit: http://www.bernheim.org/art_fellows.htm

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ART RESIDENCY: The Wassaic Project

Posted on January 15, 2010 by R.L. Gibson

The holidays are over, and the new year has begun. Some of you are feeling trapped by the confines of your studios due to the weather. I have an idea for those of you that just need to get out of the proverbial kitchen. How about a 4 month residency to recharge your artistic batteries?

Fellowships are available for the full cost of The Wassaic Project, so here is the information, hope it helps get you out of the kitchen…

THE WASSAIC PROJECT ARTIST RESIDENCY
2010 Summer Season
Residency Dates: May 1st – August 31st, 2010

The Wassaic Project Residency Program has been created to cultivate and support community for emerging and professional contemporary artists. Housed in a historic re-purposed livestock auction barn, the Residency Program offers eight artists the opportunity to live and work in the heart of a rural community and offers three local artists studio space.

The Wassaic Project seeks a group of artists working in a diverse range of media who want to produce, explore, challenge, and expand on their current art making practices, while participating in a grass roots, community-based arts organization. In the final month of the residency, artists will either complete an installation or contribute work to be included in The Wassaic Project Summer Festival 2010.

STUDIOS + FACILITIES
Artists will receive an adaptable raw studio space in the historic livestock barn. All studios are roughly 300 square feet. Artists will have 24 hour access to their studio and accommodations which include a private bedroom, shared living room / study, dining room, kitchen, and bath.

Artists also have access to workshop facilities as well as the potential for expansion of workshop space. The residency’s workshop facilities will include a modest wood shop, a large format inkjet print room, and a silkscreen studio. We are working to build other workshop facilities and are open to hearing artist’s suggestions.

PROGRAMMING
Participating artists will work intensively to develop, explore, and expand on their practice, meet new peers, and have the opportunity to participate in all of 2010 Summer Programming.

Artists are required to participate in a monthly evening of conversation which will consist of artist’s talks, films, performances, and presentations in the cattle auction ring, followed by a themed round-counter dinner discussion in the luncheonette. These evenings will coincide with open-studios (also required) as well as optional artist-supported community workshops.

APPLICATION

DATES AND DETAILS
Artists must submit their digital application by February 1st, 2010 11:59pm.

The residency includes a studio, accommodation, access to workshop facilities, and all of The Wassaic Project 2010 events. In the final month of the residency, artists will either complete an installation or contribute work to be included in The Wassaic Project Summer Festival 2010. The residency fee is a flat rate of $800 per month per resident.

Local artists who do not need living accommodations are encouraged to apply for studio-only residencies. The fee for a studio-only residency is $400 per month.

Fellowships are available and will be awarded based on demonstrated need as well as the strength of the proposal. Fellowship amounts range from $100/month to full cost.

To apply for a fellowship check the “apply for fellowship” box, and provide a short statement detailing your financial need. Artists receiving fellowships will be expected to donate between 3 – 10 hours of their time per week working for The Wassaic Project, depending on the amount of their fellowship.

Collaborative teams (willing to share a bedroom and studio) may share the cost of enrollment, however, must pay an additional impact fee of $100 per month. Residents are welcome to bring partners to The Wassaic Project Residency but must also pay the additional monthly impact fee. Pets are negotiable and will require an additional fee.

They are open to proposals for one to three month residencies, but we will give priority to four month applicants. Please include your month preferences in your application statement.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Artists must submit their digital application by February 1st, 2010 11:59pm.

Click on “Apply” link at the bottom of the Project Page. You will be directed to a digital form where you will attach your CV, up to 10 slides, personal info, and type of residency. There is a $15 application fee and the paypal confirmation number is required to complete the application.

All applications will be reviewed by The Wassaic Project directors and artists will be selected on the basis of quality of work, commitment to their practice, and ability to interact positively with the community at large.

If you are applying for a one to three month residencies, please include a note about this and your month preferences in your application statement.

APPLY (follow this link to the online application)

Notification of Acceptance: March 1st, 2010. Accepted applicants will have two weeks to commit to attending the residency. Upon confirmation, payment is required of a $200 deposit and the first month’s fee. Starting on June 1st, the current month’s fee is due on the first of each month, till completion of the residency.

Written cancellation more than 30 days before May 1st will result in return of 50% of deposit. There are no refunds after start date of residency.

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For more information, email jeff@WassaicProject.com with any additional questions.

ART DEADLINES: January 2010

Posted on January 13, 2010January 14, 2010 by R.L. Gibson

It has taken me quite a while to sift through the January 2010 deadlines. Apparently the word got out that artists were bored in the winter because there are shows everywhere.

So, why so few here at Art & Art Deadlines.com? Most of the shows struck me as simply ways for someone to take cash out of your pocket and food out of your mouth…junk food…empty calories. Hmph.

Here are a handful of shows that I felt pretty good about. In fact, I think I may have to submit to the “Kiss Me” – Art Inspired by Gustav Klimt from Pop Revolution Gallery in Mason, Ohio. Which one are you entering?

Remember, like with food–all things in moderation and quality before quantity. Snack wisely.

SHOW: “Salon International 2010” — The Greenhouse Gallery of Fine Art in San Antonio, Texas

DEADLINE: Online – Jan. 15; Slide – Jan. 22.

MEDIA: Open to all traditional representational original oil paintings. Dimensions may not exceed 30 inches. Painting(s) must have been painted after April 10, 2008.

DESCRIPTION: The Greenhouse Gallery of Fine Art in San Antonio, Texas announces a call to artists for an international juried exhibition, April 10 – 30, 2010. $8,000 Best of Show. Total Package $30,000. Jury: Greenhouse Gallery Owners. Judge: Everett Raymond Kinstler, N.A., AWS. Each artist is allowed to submit 3 entries.

CONTACT: Please contact Jason Smith at salon@greenhousegallery.com or call 800-453-8991.

SHOW: “9th Annual International Photography Competition” call for entries — The Fraser Gallery

DEADLINE: January 22, 2010.

MEDIA: Photography

DESCRIPTION: The Fraser Gallery in Bethesda, Maryland is currently accepting submissions for the “9th Annual International Photography Competition”, March 12 – April 3, 2010. This opportunity is open to local, national and international photographers aged 18+. Work not previously exhibited at the Fraser Gallery. All work must be for sale. $950 in awards. Juror: Catriona Fraser, Director. $25 for 3 entries. Visit http://www.thefrasergallery.com/photocomp.html for prospectus.

CONTACT: Please contact Catriona Fraser at info@thefrasergallery.com or call 301 718-9651.

SHOW: “Paint: An International Competitive Exhibit of Contemporary Painting” — The Manifest Creative Research Gallery and Drawing Center in Cincinnati, Ohio

DEADLINE: January 22, 2010

MEDIA: Open to all traditional and non-traditional genre and media. Not limited to pure ‘painting on canvas’.

DESCRIPTION: The Manifest Creative Research Gallery and Drawing Center in Cincinnati, Ohio is seeking artwork for a juried art exhibition, March 5 – April 2, 2010. “Paint” is open to anyone. Professionals as well as students are encouraged to enter. $10 per work submitted. Juried by a committee of professional and academic advisors. Visit http://www.manifestgallery.org/paint for a prospectus.

CONTACT: Jason Franz at jason@manifestgallery.org or

513-861-3638.

SHOW: “Small Works 33rd Harper College National Art Exhibition” call for entries in Palatine, Illinois

DEADLINE: January 25, 2010 (postmark)

MEDIA: Artwork must be no larger than 22″ in largest dimension (including frame for 2-D work). All media except jewelry, film, video/digital video.

DESCRIPTION: Call to artists for a national art exhibition, March 29 – April 22, 2010 in Palatine, Illinois. Purchase Awards. Juror: Douglas Stapleton, Assistant Curator of Art, Illinois State Museum Chicago Gallery. Open to all artists over 18, living in the USA. Submit digital images only. $25 for up to 3 entries. Download prospectus from website: http://www.harpercollege.edu (search on Small Works).

CONTACT: smallworks@harpercollege.edu

SHOW: Juried Art Show NYC — Wide Open — BWAC Gallery in Brooklyn, NY

DEADLINE: January 25, 2010.

MEDIA: All traditional and non-traditional 2D and 3D media, except for film/video.

DESCRIPTION: Call to artists for a juried art show at the BWAC Gallery in Brooklyn, New York, March 13-28, 2010. $1000 Best of Show, $500 Visitor’s Choice, $250 Curators’ Choice, 11 “Best of…” Certificates. Jurors: Ann Straus – Associate Curator, Metropolitan Museum of Art, NYC; Nicolas Baume – Director & Chief Curator, Public Art Fund, NYC; Mark Hughes – Director, Galleria Lelong, Chelsea, NYC; Bill Murphy – Associate Professor & Gallery Director, Printmaker & Painter, Wagner College, NYC. $45/3 works + $25/3 additional. For prospectus, visit http://WideOpenArtShow.org

CONTACT: Jane Gutterman at info@WideOpenArtShow.com or call 718-596-2506.

SHOW: “Putting-It-All-Together: Collage, Montage, Assemblage” — climate/gallery in New York, NY

DEADLINE: January 25, 2010.

MEDIA: All types of collage, montage, or assemblage will be accepted, including digital collage.

DESCRIPTION: climate/gallery in New York, NY announces a call to artists for an upcoming exhibit, February 6 – 21, 2010. 10 artists will be chosen for distinction, published in a catalog, and featured on the gallery’s website for 1 month. No piece larger than 12 x 12 inches, or 30 x 30cm will be accepted. Framing is not required however if you choose to mat and, or frame your work, the gallery will allow an extra 2 inches, or 5cm, total horizontally or vertically for the mat or frame (and not for both). This means 1 inch per side. All work must be ready to hang. $40 for 3 works.

CONTACT: Submit work at http://www.climategallery.com

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SHOW: “2010 Juried Fine Art & Faith Exhibit” — White Stone Gallery

DEADLINE: January 29, 2010.

MEDIA: Eligible entries must be available for sale and include all mediums, excluding digitally manipulated work, video and installations.

DESCRIPTION: White Stone Gallery in Philadelphia, PA announces a call to artists for the 2010 Juried Fine Art & Faith Exhibit to be held at their location March 5-28, 2010 and online for one year. All entries must be inspired by the Bible. Open to all U.S. residents at least 18 years of age. One work of art will be displayed as the featured piece of the exhibition. $40 for up to three digital images (jpg), plus $5 for each additional image. Deadline: For prospectus, visit http://whitestonegallery.com.

CONTACT: White Stone Gallery at info@whitestonegallery.com or call 215-482-7700.

SHOW: artspace National Juried Printmaking and Photography Exhibition 2010 — Richmond, Virginia

DEADLINE: January 29, 2010 11:59PM

MEDIA: 2D and 3D that incorporates printmaking or any photographic process

DESCRIPTION: artspace in Richmond, Virginia announces a call to artists for an exhibition to be held March 26 to April 18, 2010. Up to $1000 and solo exhibition in Helena Davis Gallery. Juror: Richard Waller, Exeuctive Director, University of Richmond Museums, Richmond, Virginia. Artists age 18+, from the US and Canada, may submit 3 digital images of work. Additional images may be submitted at additional cost, for up to a total of 5 works. Work that has been previously exhibited at artspace is not eligible. $25/3 entries; $30/4 entries; $35/5 entries. For prospectus, visit http://www.artspacegallery.org/anjppe

CONTACT: Martin McFadden at anjppe@gmail.com or call 804.232.6464.

SHOW: “Digital Art Extravaganza” — SlowArt Productions — Limner Gallery in Hudson, New York

DEADLINE: January 30, 2010.

MEDIA: Computer digital print media

DESCRIPTION: SlowArt Productions announces a call to artists for “Digital Art Extravaganza”, April 1 – 24, 2010 at the Limner Gallery in Hudson, New York. $2200 in publication awards. Open to all artists 18 or older. $35 entry fee. Prospectus available online at http://www.slowart.com/prospectus/digital.htm

CONTACT: Tim Slowinski at slowart@aol.com or call 518-828-2343.

SHOW: “Kiss Me” – Art Inspired by Gustav Klimt — Pop Revolution Gallery in Mason, Ohio

DEADLINE: January 30, 2010.

MEDIA: All work must be your original work, in tribute form to Gustav Klimt’s “The Kiss.” Exact duplications will not be accepted. All mediums welcome.

DESCRIPTION: Pop Revolution Gallery in Mason, Ohio announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, February 13 – March 10, 2010. $1000 in total cash prizes. Juror: Pattie Byron. The exhibition is open to artists 18 years or older living in the United States. $25 for first entry, $12 for each additional, up to 4 total entries. Visit http://www.poprevolutiongallery.com for prospectus.

CONTACT: Ben Neal or Francis Michaels at poprevolutiongallery@gmail.com or call 513-492-7474.

SHOW: HDR, Fine Art Photographic Exhibit, call for entries — The Southeast Gallery of Photographic Art in Vero Beach, Florida

DEADLINE: January 30, 2010.

MEDIA: Photography

DESCRIPTION: The Southeast Gallery of Photographic Art in Vero Beach, Florida announces a call to artists for their themed juried exhibit hanging from March 2 to April 27, 2010. “High Dynamic Range” is what photographers have been striving to capture and present since the early days when large black and white negatives were hand-altered, layered, and then printed. Current technologies allow digital image combining and tone mapping to produce spectacular pictures that range from photo-realism to those that stretch illusion and reality. $30 for first three images. Visit http://www.southeastgalleryofphotographicart.com/upcoming_exhibits.html.

CONTACT: Boris Robinson at southeastgallery@gmail.com or call 772-834-5828.

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CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: Kishwaukee College

Posted on January 6, 2010January 13, 2010 by R.L. Gibson

Winter tends to be a very quiet time for art gallery, and a lot of artists use it as an excuse to do nothing. I’m not letting you off the hook that easy.

Think of winter as the time you spend stocking your pantry. There are lots of galleries and schools searching for artists for future exhibits.

Don’t overlook college and university art shows…These shows look great on your resume and reflect a stamp of academic value to your work that many commercial galleries truly respect.

in addition to looking great on your resume, many colleges and university shows pay honorariums, reimburse shipping costs and often have no entry fee for the submission of proposals.

Here’s a great little show to get you started…

WHERE: Kishwaukee College is located in Malta, Illinois, and they are searching for work for the 2011-2012 season. They accept admissions year ’round, so you’ve got not excuses. Just imagine, if you stock your pantry with goodies like this show, next January you will already have a show to work on during the slow winter months.

Kishwaukee College Art Gallery accepts exhibition proposals on an ongoing basis. The Gallery Committee reviews proposal submissions twice a year to determine the exhibition schedule, typically Late October and early March.

Exhibitions are displayed monthly throughout the academic year. They are currently reviewing proposals for the 2011-2012 schedule. This opportunity is open to all media, including audiovisual.

ABOUT THE GALLERY:

The Art Gallery consists of approximately 924 sq. ft. of floor space; a 26’w x 6’7”h display wall, a 12’w x 13’h display wall, (5) two sided 2’d x 6’w x 8’h portable walls, locking display cases and a number of freestanding display bases. The gallery will be open approximately 20 hours per week and student workers will be present during open hours.

PROPOSAL GUIDELINES:

Proposal materials should include: a PowerPoint presentation with a letter of proposal, 15–20 images of the work to be displayed, a resume/vitae and SASE for return of materials.

ADVERTISING:

Advertising will be provided by the gallery. A press release will be sent to local papers announcing the dates and times for each exhibit and reception, and a brief description of the artists background, medium, and style.

The gallery provides 200 postcard announcements for the artist, in addition to those sent to the gallery mailing list.

SHIPPING:

Artists residing within a reasonable distance (approximately 60 miles) of the college will be responsible for delivering and retrieving their own work. Work must be picked up within five days after the closing of the exhibition.

Kishwaukee College will provide return shipping only to artists residing more than 60 miles from the College. Proper reusable shipping materials are the responsibility of the artist.

SEND PROPOSAL MATERIALS TO:

Michelle Erickson-Goettl, Gallery Director
Kishwaukee College Art Gallery
21193 Malta Road
Malta, IL 60150-9699
Phone: 815-825-2086, ext. 5610

For additional information, please checkout their website: http://www.kishwaukeecollege.edu/campus_life/art_gallery

Now I admit that their site is a little dull by artistic standards, but they have an Art-O-Mat machine so I’m going to give them the benefit of the doubt. Plus, I love it when you can really see a space before you submit work, and Kishwaukee College gives you that chance. Take a look:

http://www.kishwaukeecollege.edu/campus_life/art_gallery/art_movie.php

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CALL FOR EXHIBITION PROPOSALS

Posted on January 5, 2010January 6, 2010 by R.L. Gibson

Well, the holidays are over, and I’m back in the saddle…or at the dining table at least… get a fork. I know… it seems like we just got up from the table.

I received this phenomenal call last week, and I thought I should pass it along. It is an ongoing open call (until Feb. 28th) with no charge, no restrictions on where an artist lives or works, and they even take audio and web-based work. Delicious, eh?

I promise to get back to mass deadlines later this week, but here’s a tasty morsel to tide you over.

WHERE – The Gateway Arts Center, A Facility of the Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission

APPLICATION DEADLINE

February 28, 2010

ABOUT THE CENTER

The Gateway Arts Center is a dynamic space dedicated to presenting and promoting the visual arts, located Brentwood, Maryland. In addition to the M-NCPPC, the center is home to a dozen artists’ studios, a gallery operated by the Gateway CDC, and the Prince George’s African American Museum & Cultural Center. The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission occupies approximately one quarter of the building, in which we feature a gallery, a contemporary craft showcase, and an arts class/meeting room. It is a place for people of all ages to meet, engage and learn about art, purchase one of a kind craft objects, and explore new talents.

GALLERY DESCRIPTION

The art gallery is approximately 1,300 square feet. It features high, open ceilings, track lighting, and pristine white walls.

ELIGIBILITY

This call is open to all artists and curators who are 18 years of age or older.

APPLICATION

Each application should include:

An artist/curatorial statement that is no longer than one page.
A résumé or Curriculum Vitae
A CD/DVD containing 15-20 images of work samples; OR 2-5 segments of audio and/or video, each no longer than five minutes in duration; OR an appropriate combination of images, video, audio and web-based work.
A list of works/images that includes titles, media, size, and dates created.
An SASE for the return of materials. Materials will not be returned unless an SASE with adequate postage is provided.

MAILING ADDRESS FOR SUBMISSIONS:

Attn: Gateway Arts Center
Arts & Cultural Heritage Division, M-NCPPC
7833 Walker Dr. Suite 430
Greenbelt, MD 20770

GUIDELINES FOR DIGITAL FILES

Effort will be made to review all submissions, regardless of format. Be aware that incompatible files may cause submissions to be rejected.

Applicants are encouraged to format files as described below:

No image or text files should be larger than 1MB.
Image files should be formatted only as jpeg, tiff, gif, or png.
Video and audio submissions may be submitted as a DVD, or on a CD and formatted as Quicktime, Windows Media, .wav, or .mpeg files, as appropriate.
Name each file: “last name” underscore “document”. Example: jones_worksamplelist.pdf.
Name image files similarly, but begin with a two-digit number that corresponds with the Work Sample List. Example: 01_jones_untitled.jpg
Web-based work may be submitted as a URL listed in the work sample list. Web-based art is work of a nature such that it’s only appropriate manifestation is online. A portfolio website that features audio/video art and/or still images is NOT web-based art.

APPLICATION EVALUATION

Proposals will be reviewed by the M-NCPPC Gateway Arts Center Gallery Committee during March 2010. Selected artists will be notified shortly thereafter.

SHIPPING & INSTALLATION

When possible, the M-NCPPC will provide for handling and transportation for artwork within the Washington, DC region using M-NCPPC staff and vehicles. Exhibitions will be installed and removed by M-NCPPC staff unless the nature of the work requires special assistance. Artworks should be properly presented and ready to install when they are delivered.

SALES & INSURANCE

The M-NCPPC will retain a 25% commission on all art works sold during, or as a result of the exhibition. M-NCPPC will be responsible for the safekeeping of all consigned artworks while they are in the custody of the Brentwood Art Center.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

If you have any questions or would like additional information, please contact:

Phil Davis, Assistant Director
Gateway Arts Center
tel. 301-277-2863
tty. 301-446-6802
fax. 301-277-2865
phil.davis@pgparks.com

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STOLEN ART: Get over it!

Posted on December 17, 2009January 5, 2010 by R.L. Gibson

Have you ever had a piece of artwork stolen? Me too…more than once. Within the past two weeks, “Sally,” part of a triptych called “Sue . Sally . Sara .” was stolen off a gallery wall.

I received both a phone message and an email from the Director of the organization and the Director of the gallery–frought with professionalism and concern. My response? “Stuff happens,” and “Hey, I take it as a compliment…I’m theft-worthy.”

For me, the theft poses questions like…“What was wrong with the other pieces in the triptych”…not “How could this happen.”

As a gallery owner and then director for many years, please take my advice on this one. Do not have a hysterical fit that reinforces the idea that all artists are crazy and irrational.

Yes, I understand that you may be attached to the artwork. “Sally” is a part of my masthead at RLGibson.com, but you’ve got to let it go. Galleries and their owners and directors do the best they can; do me a favor, and give them a break. Most of them are insured.

Do you have a story of art theft and intrigue to share? Send me an email or leave a comment on this post. Have Happy Holidays!

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FEATURED ARTIST: Catherine Roach

Posted on December 6, 2009February 13, 2014 by R.L. Gibson

I have a treat for you today…

the work of Catherine Roach.

I love art. My home and office are filled to the brim with the work of artists that I love. And, while I have a significant appreciation for the talent it takes to produce realism, I prefer not to own it.

I want the artwork I own to inspire me to dream of what can be, not what already is. Admittedly, that is my personal choice.

I am a fan of modern Romanticism in art and artists. I own work that leads with the heart and confronts it in a cerebral way. I like the idea of the gifted hero following inspired creativity and knowledge to produce genuinely special work that defies norms and expectations.

The work of Catherine Roach took me by surprise.

I researched every piece of her work that I could find electronically. By the time I had viewed it all, I felt like I had an intimate experience.

Roach’s work makes me sad a little, but I find myself smiling at the wit with which it is packaged. I am aesthetically drawn to Roach’s frenzied sense of composition and use of color and then smacked by its raw, personal commentary.

When I asked about her process, it all became a little clearer. Roach says, “I begin a piece by reading over the scribbled down sea of words from that day, and placing images for these statements in my head at first, jotting down ideas as I go. I work rapidly without restraint, not holding anything back, to some extent of a free write. I use a large variety of media when creating, from pens to watercolor, and acrylic to digital. Knowing I don’t ever have a limit, creating for myself and no one else is what drives me to a finish.”

I often ask artists what their favorite food is because I’m a foodie…and I am nosey that way. This is a food-themed art blog–loosely speaking, but I rarely publish artists’ answers.

This time, I have to expose Catherine for what she is…a goldfish eater. The comfort of cheese all wrapped up in a glowing, albeit tiny, smiling package. Very telling, Ms. Roach, very telling.

Catherine Roach is currently attending The New England Art Institute in Boston for Graphic Design, and approaching her final semester in January. And I must admit that I am concerned that she will always keep her work to herself like her own private little treasure. I am bothered because I want to own the work of Catherine Roach. And, I believe that is the highest compliment any viewer can give any artist.

I am a fan of taking medicine with a spoonful of sugar. Catherine, thank you for the sweet surprise. Thank you for letting me publish just a little glimpse.

Category: Media

I am inspired.