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March 15, 2007
ArtistsRegister Monthly March 2007
IN THIS ISSUE:
Editor's Corner
Featured artists
Marketing Update
Monthly Advertising and Special Events
Featured Events
Arizona, California, Colorado, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Washington, D.C.
Artist Opportunities
Visual Arts Opportnities Nationwide
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Editor's Corner
1) Featured artists for the month of March are:
Rob Watt of Denver, Colorado
Nancy Reyner of Santa Fe, New Mexico
Joanie San Chirico of Toms River, New Jersey
Laurel Hausler of Alexandria, Virginia
Rob Watt will be particpating in a two-person exhibition at Spark Gallery in Denver, Colorado.
Nancy Reyner will be exhibiting at Lynne Fine Art in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Joanie San Chirico will be featured in a member exhibition at Noyes Museum of Art in Oceanville, New Jersey.
Laurel Hausler will be included in a group exhibition at Nevin Kelly Gallery in Washington, DC.
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Marketing Update
For the month of March, ArtistsRegister.com is advertised online at Google AdWords.
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March Events
ARIZONA
Second Annual Encaustic Invitational
March 3-April 28, 2007. Artists Register member Jane Guthridge has been invited to exhibit in the Second Annual Encaustic Invitational at Conrad Wilde Gallery, Tuscon, AZ. Conrad Wilde Gallery 210 N. 4th Avenue, Tuscon, AZ. www.conradwildegallery.com
Energy Field Paintings & New Book Preview
Exhibition continues through April 9, 2007. ArtistsRegister.com member Nancy Reyner will be exhibiting new paintings at Lynne Fine Art. The exhibit opens Thursday, March 29, 2007 with a reception from 5:00-9:00pm. Nancy will have copies of her new book, Acrylic Revolution, from North Light Books, to autograph. Lynne Fine Art, 4223 N. Marshall Way, Scottsdale, AZ. www.LynneFineArt.com.
The Escalation of a Woman's Life
Exhibition continues through March 30, 2007. The Escalation of a Woman's Life...inspired artworks by ArtistsRegister.com member Nicole Royse will be on display at ASU Galleria at the Mercado, 502 East Monroe Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004 (Second Floor, Building C). First Friday & Opening Reception: March 2nd from 6:00-9:00pm and Art Detour Weekend: March 3rd from 8:00am-5:00pm. March 4th from noon-5:00pm.
CALIFORNIA
12 Artists 24 Ideas
March 10-April 8, 2007. Avenue 50 Studio is proud to present its new exhibit, 12 Artists 24 Ideas curated by Raoul De la Sota, featuring paintings, sculpture and prints from 12 LA artists: ArtistsRegister.com member Linda Arreola, Raoul De la Sota, Roberto Delgado, Roberto Gutierrez, Poli Marichal, Isabel Martinez, Andres Montoya, Tomas Owen, Sonia Romero, Linda Vallejo, J. Michael Walker and Jaime Zacarias. These are artists who range from their most prolific mid-careers to the emerging artists of tomorrow. With artists coming from the Chicano, Native-American, Caribbean, Anglo, Central American, and Mexican cultures, 12 Artists 24 Ideas displays an exciting cross-section of today’s Los Angeles art scene. Avenue 50 Studio, Inc., 131 No. Avenue 50, Highland Park, CA 90042.
Society of Illustrators of Los Angeles
March 31-April 7, 2007. ArtistsRegister.com member Cathy Locke will be exhibiting at the Society of Illustrators of Los Angeles, Billy Shire Fine Arts, 5790 Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA.
COLORADO
Four Left Turns
Exhibition continues through March 31, 2007. ArtistsRegister.com member Michael Raaum's new paintings do not sit quietly on the wall. Vibrant interweaving lines pulse with energy creating a playful space of intense activity. These contemporary works are featured in his solo show titled Four Left Turns at 44T Artspace, 4400 Tennyson, Denver, CO. The opening reception will be February 2, 2007 from 6:00-10:00pm as part of First Fridays Artwalk. For more information, contact 44T Artspace at 303.433.1073 or www.metroframeworks.com. 44T Artspace, 4400 Tennyson, Denver, CO
Rubin & Watt at Spark
Exhibition continues through March 17, 2007. Susan Rubin and ArtistsRegister.com member Rob Watt will be exibiting at Spark Gallery, Inc., 900 Santa Fe Drive, Denver, CO 80204. www.sparkgallery.com
ILLINOIS
All Media Exhibition
March 9-April 19, 2007. ArtistsRegister.com member Sara Larson will be exhibiting at the All Media Exhibition at The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago, 180 N. Wabash, Chicago, IL.
KANSAS
Pictures at an Exhibition
On March 25, 2007, the Kansas City Wind Symphony will present an art exhibit and concert in conjunction with their performance of Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition. The events are free and will take place at the Village Presbyterian Church, 6641 Mission Road, Prairie Village, KS. The Art Exhibit will open at 6:00pm in Fellowship hall and will feature works by many area artists including ArtistsRegister.com member Teresa Magel. Numerous artists have created works depicting various movements of the Mussorgsky work. Their renditions along with the original works by Russian artist Victor Hartman (1830-1873), who inspired the composer, will be projected via PowerPoint during the performance.
MISSOURI
Janice Schoultz Mudd at Urban League of Metro St. Louis
March 2007. ArtistsRegister.com member Janice Schoultz Mudd will be exhibiting at the Urban League of Metro St. Louis, 3701 Grandel Square, St. Louis, MO.
NEW JERSEY
Signature Artists' Member Exhibition
March 2-April 8, 2007. ArtistsRegister.com member Joanie San Chirico will be featured in the Signature Artists' Member Exhibition at the Noyes Museum of Art, 733 Lily Lake Road, Oceanville, NJ with a Wine & Cheese Opening Reception on Friday March 2 from 5:00-8:00pm.
NEW YORK
Margaret Zox Sylvester & Co.
Exhibition continues through March 8, 2007. ArtistsRegister.com member Margaret Zox Brown will be showing at Sylvester & Co., 146 Main Street, Amagansett, NY 11930.
WASHINGTON, D.C.
Women's Work
March 15-April 8, 2007. ArtistsRegister.com member Laurel Hausler will be participating in the exhibition Women's Work, which features five distinct points of view from young female artists. Nevin Kelly Gallery, 1517 'U' Street, NW, Washington, DC 20009. www.nevinkellygallery.com
To view more upcoming events, click on www.artistsregister.com/events.phtml
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Artist Opportunities
Design Team Opportunity - Tempe, AZ
The city of Tempe, Arizona is preparing for the design and construction of a new multiuse path and seeks to include a design team artist who will assist the project design team in concept and plan development for art and aesthetic integration for the overall project, as well as to develop independent art opportunities or features. Materials must be received by 5:00pm on March 9, 2007. This date is not a postmarked deadline. No late applications will be accepted or deadline extensions given. To learn more visit: www.tempe.gov/arts/news/path.pdf
PlatteForum's Creative Residencies
The Creative Residency program is open to artists in all genres such as visual, performing, design arts, new media, installation, theater arts, filmmakers, writers, composers, choreographers, book arts and crafts/folk arts. We welcome applications from established professional artists and emerging artists, as well as graduate students. Artists can apply as individuals or in collaborative teams. For more information go to: www.platteforum.org/residencies.htm. Platte Forum, Little Raven Street, Suite 125 Denver, CO 80202.
Farm Art - From Plate to Palette
Cuyahoga Valley National Park Association and the Countryside Conservancy join together to celebrate the art of the farm, hosting a visual expression of what provides human sustenance--food and farming. This exhibition connects art with agriculture and the public to land, history, community and nature. Application deadline: May 5, 2007. The competition is open to all artists residing in the United States in all visual media. Work must be thematically appropriate for the Farm Art from Plate to Palette exhibition. Farm Art, c/o Lisa Meranti, Cuyahoga Valley National Park Association, 1403 West Hines Hill Road, Peninsula, OH 44264. For More Information contact Lisa Meranti at 330.657.2909 ext.136 or lmeranti@cvnpa.org or visit www.cvnpa.org
A.I.R FilmFest - Balatonfured, Hungary
The Hungarian Multicultural Center, Inc. (HMC) is soliciting entries for a Film Festival to be held at the Congress Center, Balatonfured, Hungary from August 4-8, 2007. In the same time an artists residency program in the city and an exhibition will be arranged at the Gallery with 24 artists. Deadline: April 5, 2007. The HMC a nonprofit organization dedicated to promote cultural expansion of the visual arts between Europe and the United States. Hungarian Multicultural Center, Inc.(HMC), P.O. Box 141374, Dallas, TX 75214. For more information go to: www.hungarian-multicultural-center.com
Laycock Park Public Art Project - Calgary, Alberta, Canada
The City of Calgary Public Art Program is seeking Expressions of Interest (i.e. qualifications) from experienced artists or artist teams with a demonstrated ability to produce integrated public art within environmental and/or ecological projects relating to water. Relevant experience working on a park wetlands compensation (restoration) project will be considered an asset. The total budget for this public art project is $180,000 CDN. Project budgets are all-inclusive, including but not limited to: artist fees, travel, research, design, professional fees, documentation, community engagement, materials, equipment, fabrication/construction, transportation, installation and all permit fees, taxes, duty and brokerage fees. The goal of Laycock Park public art project is to use public art as one means of providing Calgarians with a better understanding of the current conditions of Nose Creek, the Creek's history, the impact of urbanization, and the opportunities for restoration and increased stewardship of the Creek and its watershed. The selected artist(s)/artist team(s) will have practical, demonstrated experience in the field of public art, collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams and the ability to work within set budgets and constructions schedules. This competition is open to local, regional, national and international artists. Submissions must be received no later than 4:30pm on Friday, March 16, 2007. Interested artists must access and download Expression of Interest document no. 07-004 Laycock Park/Nose Creek Restoration Open Call to Artists from the Alberta Purchasing Connection at www.purchasingconnection.ca.
Cheboygan Arts Festival
The Cheboygan Area Arts Council is accepting applications for its 39th Annual Fine Arts Festival, to be held on Saturday, July 14, 2007 from 10:00am to 4:00pm. The event is held in the Cheboygan Ice Rink Pavilion. Entry deadline is April 15, 2007 with a $75.00 entry fee per 10 x 10 space. Set-up time is Friday evening, 5:00pm to 7:00pm and Saturday morning from 8:00am to 10:00am. A minimum of four (4) clear photos of original art or craft must be submitted by the deadline date of April 15, 2007, with an entry fee of $75.00. If you took part in last year's show, you need not submit photos unless requested by the jury board. Please label photos with name, address, title and material. Judging takes place from 10:00-11:00am. The Art Show Committee is the sole judge of the work and reserves the right to reject works not considered acceptable. For an application form, please call the Cheboygan Area Arts Council at 231.627.5432, 800.357.9408 or email Vicky at vicky@theoperahouse.org. Cheboygan Area Arts Council, 403 N. Huron St., PO Box 95, Cheboygan, MI 49721.
Regional Juried Show
The Hill Country Arts Foundation, a non-profit educational arts organization in Ingram, Texas, is calling for entries in any medium for its Regional Juried Show scheduled to take place May 9-June 30, 2007. For the full prospectus and additional information please visit the web site. Any artist eighteen or older residing in Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas, Louisiana and Northern Mexico is eligible to submit work to this show. Entries must be original works in any media and not previously displayed at Hill Country Arts Foundation. The non-refundable fee is $35 for up to three entries. Entry deadline: March 14, 2007. Hill Country Arts Foundation, 120 Point Theater Road South, Ingram, TX 78025. Phone: 830.367.5120. www.hcaf.com
Call for Submissions - Seattle Center
The Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs, in partnership with Seattle Center, seeks an artist to create a site-specific artwork at Seattle Center. Reflecting the cultural diversity and natural beauty of the Northwest, Seattle Center is the region's gathering place. Each year, more than 12 million visitors come to the 74-acre campus. The artwork location near the Center House features a circle of grass with a seating wall surround and is at a busy crossroads, across from the Fisher Pavilion and Mural Amphitheatre. The call is open to professional artists working in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, California and British Columbia. The project budget is $86,500. Applications must be received by the Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs by 5:00pm, March 16, 2007 or postmarked by the U.S. Post Office by the deadline. Street address: 700 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1766, Seattle, WA 98104 Mailing address: PO Box 9478, Seattle, WA 98124-4748. The application is available online at www.seattle.gov/arts/fundingapplications. If you are unable to download the application, please call 206.233.3930.
The BIG Show
Think BIG! Open to all media - drawing, painting, mixed media, photography, sculpture, installation, video, quilting, literature, and more. The BIG Show dares artists to bring out their biggest ideas in a showcase of immeasurable possibilities. All works must be a minimum of 6 (six) feet in size, (maximum indoor height 10 feet, maximum indoor width 50 feet - outdoors anything goes). The BIG Show will utilize the sTudio 7 gallery and outdoor sculpture garden and is open to any theme the artist wishes to pursue. Entry deadline: March 23, 2007. Only one work per artist will be accepted though 6 may be submitted for review. All works must be delivered, installed and removed by artist, RAA accepts no responsibilities in these areas except oversight regarding placement, building Rockaway Artists Alliance, 260 Beach 116th St., Rockaway Beach, NY 11694. www.rockawayartistsalliance.org
Steam Engine Call to Artists - Calgary, Alberta, Canada
The City of Calgary Public Art Program, in conjunction with the City of Calgary Fire Department, is seeking an experienced visual artist to produce an original, technically accurate, realistic depiction of a Waterous or Ronald Steam Fire Engine in the watercolour medium. The artwork will showcase a historically accurate depiction of a Waterous or Ronald steam Fire Engine, illustrated as it would have appeared while in service. The artwork will be done in watercolour, be full colour, and the setting for the image will accurately reflect the period of time during which these rigs were utilized (approx. 1885-1912). The minimum size for the image is 18" by 24". All submission packages must be received by 4:30pm on Wednesday, March 14, 2007. Interested artists must download the "Steam Engine Call to Artists" document at www.calgary.ca/publicart or call 403.268.5213 to request a hard copy. For more information, contact Evelyn Grant, Public Art Project Coordinator at 403.268.5283 or evelyn.grant@calgary.ca
Call for Artwork
The University of Wyoming Art Museum’s Ann Simpson Artmobile Program is seeking entries for the traveling 2007-2009 exhibition. Original art by women from Wyoming, Montana and Colorado will comprise the upcoming two-year exhibition. The Artmobile travels to schools and community centers with the artwork delivering tailored presentations and workshops to audiences of all ages. Submission Deadline: April 13, 2007 Entry Format: There is no entry fee. Works must be age-appropriate (K-12) in subject matter. Submit a maximum of 3 plastic 35 mm slides, or .jpg files on a CD no larger than 300 dpi and 6 inches on the longest side. Work must have been created by women within Wyoming, Montana or Colorado within the last five years. All media types are welcome, though please consider the information in the “restrictions” section. Selected work will be announced May 7, 2007, with an original work delivery deadline of June 4, 2007. Restrictions: Due to the touring nature of the exhibition, artwork must be stable enough to travel thousands of miles across Wyoming in the two years it will be on display. All work submitted and/or received for the exhibition will be scrutinized for its ability to travel safely and without damage. Work will be returned no sooner than July 30, 2009. Size Limitations: Artwork may not exceed 24 inches high by 24 inches wide. Sculpture will be considered but must not exceed 45 pounds and not be larger than 18” x 18” x 18” and must have a solid base (pedestal will be provided). Notes: University of Wyoming Art Museum will mat, frame, and crate artwork for tour. It will also pay for roundtrip shipping via FedEx pending proper packaging for shipment. Artwork will be insured by the University of Wyoming. Please direct any questions to Sara Schleicher, the Artmobile Curator at 307-399-2941 or artmobile@uwyo.edu
This is only a small sampling of what is available! Many more are posted daily at: www.artistsregister.com/opportunities.phtml
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