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August 01, 2008
ArtistsRegister Monthly - August 2008
IN THIS ISSUE:
Editor's Corner
Featured artists
Marketing Update
Monthly Advertising and Special Events
Featured Events
Arizona, Colorado, California and Ohio
Artist Opportunities
Visual Arts Opportnities Nationwide
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Editor's Corner
Featured artists for the month of August are:
Kevin Caron of Phoenix, Arizona
Sharon Dwyer of Hayward, California
William Mueller of Sedalia, Colorado
Mary-Sonya Conti of Dayton, Ohio
The sculpture of Kevin Caron will be exhibited in But It's a Dry Heat in Chandler, Arizona.
Sharon Dwyer will be featured in Celebration of Women, an exhibition taking place in Dublin, California.
William Mueller will be participating in Sculpture in the Park in Loveland, Colorado.
Mary-Sonya Conti will be included in Art on the Commons in Kettering, Ohio.
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Marketing Update
For the month of August, ArtistsRegister.com is advertised online at Google AdWords.
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August Events
ARIZONA
The Luminous Object
Exhibition continues through September 7, 2008. ArtistsRegister.com member Cynthia Peterson's solo exhibit The Luminous Object will be on display at the West Valley Art Museum, 17420 N. Avenue of the Arts, Surprise, AZ.
But It's A Dry Heat
August 9-24, 2008. The exhibition But It's a Dry Heat will feature a special free reception on Saturday, August 9 from 7:00-9:00pm featuring sculptor and ArtistsRegister.com member Kevin Caron. He'll share techniques, tools, insights and videos as well as some new sculptures at Art on Boston Gallery, 11 W. Boston St. in historic downtown Chandler, Arizona. For more information, contact: 480.917.1112, info@artonboston.com, 602.952.8767 or info@kevincaron.com.
Tapestry Weaving Workshop
Saturday and Sunday August 23 & 24, 2008. Hours: Saturday: 8:00am-5:00pm / Sunday 8:00am-3:00pm. Waugh Mountain Alpacas presents a weaving workshop taught by return instructor and AristsRegister.com member Jane Hoffman. Beginning level introduction to tapestry weaving at a beautiful ranch setting. Fellowship with friends old and new. Advance registration required. Cost: $175 per person, includes cost of the loom (yours to keep), materials, and breakfast and lunch both days. Visit the Events page at www.waughmtnalpacas.com for more details, information and directions to the ranch.
CALIFORNIA
Kathyanne White at La Jolla Fiber Arts
The La Jolla Fiber Arts Gallery will feature a solo exhibition with ArtistsRegister.com member Kathyanne White's work. The exhibition opens August 1 and runs through mid September 2008. La Jolla Fiber Arts, 7644 Girard Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037.
Celebration of Women
August 2 and 3, 2008. ArtistsRegister.com member Sharon Dwyer will be participating in an exhibition entitled Celebration of Women at the Office of Sylvia Meier, MFT, 11740 Dublin Blvd., Suite 201, Dublin, CA.
COLORADO
Sculpture in the Park
August 9 and 10, 2008. Heralded as one of the finest outdoor juried exhibitions of three-dimensional artwork in the United States, Sculpture in the Park features the work of more than 200 sculptors from around the world. The event is majestically staged against the backdrop of the Rocky Mountains and attracts thousands of art lovers and collectors from across the country to Loveland, Colorado's Benson Sculpture Garden. The second weekend of August, Benson Sculpture Garden is transformed from a park into a beautiful setting for this outstanding exhibit. Highlights of Sculpture in the Park include Friday night's Patron Party and a two-day silent auction. This year's exhibition features ArtistsRegister.com members Paul Goldstein, Laurel Gregory, Mark Yale Harris, Kristin Kokkin, Darlis Lamb, Gayla Lemke, Malpiede McNulty, William Mueller, Craig Robb, Juli Schrader, Adam Schultz, Kathleen Sherman and Andrew Sweet. For more information, go to: www.sculptureinthepark.org.
OHIO
Art on the Commons - Kettering, OH
August 10, 2008. ArtistsRegister.com member Mary-Sonya Conti will be participating in Art on the Commons in Kettering, Ohio. For more information, go to: www.ci.kettering.oh.us/newweb/departments/cultural_arts/cularts_artcommons.php.
To view more upcoming events, click on www.artistsregister.com/events.phtml
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Artist Opportunities
Amelia Island Fall Art Show
The 2nd Annual Amelia Island Fall Art Show is a two-day event located on historic Centre Street in Fernandina Beach, Florida. This is the same location where the Eight Flags Shrimp Festival is held each spring. The county is home to beautiful rivers, bays, beaches and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. The area is located in the northeast corner of Florida at the Georgia border, just 30 miles north of downtown Jacksonville. The event reserves space for up to 150 participating artisans. A wine and beer tasting will also take place during the show hours which are Sat from 10-7 and Sun from 10-5. The booth fee is $200. The show is juried for acceptance however there are no judging or awards at the show. A portion of the proceeds are returned to the area non profit merchants association to support the community. Application deadline: August 15, 2008. For more information or to apply, go to www.zapplication.org
Faith Lutheran Church Site - Seattle, WA
Faith Lutheran Church seeks an artist to create a site-specific sculptural artwork on a wall in the Sanctuary of their church building located in north Seattle. Moved by the desire to honor his wife, a member of Faith generously donated funds earmarked for the commission of a memorial wall to be installed in the sanctuary at Faith Lutheran Church. The intention of this artwork is to honor the baptized and those who have died - all the saints - of Faith Lutheran Church. The budget is $10,000 all inclusive. The competition is open to established professional artists who are residents of Washington, Oregon, California, Idaho and Western Canada. Deadline: September 19, 2008. For more information, contact Betsy at events@faithseattle.org or go to www.faithseattle.org/docs/call_for_artists.pdf
Rock n Roll Craft Show - St. Louis, MO
Rock n Roll Craft Show is the original St. Louis alternative art, craft, and music event! RRCS showcases unique items handcrafted from new and recycled materials by local and regional artisans and crafters, as well as locally- and nationally-acclaimed bands! Come by to shop the wares in our department-store set up or rock out to the jams this Thanksgiving weekend at 3rd Degree Glass Factory! RRCS5 promises be bigger and better than ever--stay tuned to www.rocknrollcraftshow.com for updates! Approximately 100 crafters and 12 bands participate in each show. About half of the crafters are new, while the other half is comprised of veteran RRCS crafters and rockers. Application deadline: September 8, 2008. For more information or to apply, go to www.zapplication.org
Embracing the Desert Light - Palm Desert, CA
The City of Palm Desert's Art in Public Places Commission would like to develop a pool of artists for a project titled: Embracing the Desert Light and other potential projects that utilize light as the primary medium. Qualified artists should have experience in creating artworks that incorporate natural light during daylight hours and subdued artificial or reflected light at night. Artists that have previously worked with solar, LEDs, lasers, light reflective materials, materials that trans mit light, any other materials that can utilize light, or any combination of them are highly desirable. Due to the harsh desert environment, qualified artists should have experience in working with materials that can withstand the climatic conditions. The Commission is particularly interested in vertical artworks that utilize some or all above components in pieces that can be sequential or multiple with a common design(s) and a small footprint of three to four feet for each piece. The entire array of the pieces can esthetically function as one piece over a course of a one half (1/2) mile. Interested artists should send materials to Richard L. Twedt, Public Arts Manager, City of Palm Desert, 72567 Highway 111, Palm Desert, CA 92260. Email: rtwedt@ci.palm-desert.ca.us, call 760.837.1665 for any additional information. Deadline for submissions: Friday, October 10, 2008. Emailed resumes and jpegs are acceptable, as are slides and CDs. If emailing jpegs, make sure images are 72dpi. All images and projects should be identified by dimensions, materials and place of temporary or permanent installation, if appropriate.
Permanent Outdoor Site-Specific Installation - Redding, CA
In the mid-1970s, a roof was constructed over Redding's downtown core to create an indoor, climate-controlled, pedestrian mall. Soon, thereafter, a major suburban mall was constructed on the other side of town. This "modern" mall drew business away from downtown leaving many vacant retail spaces and an under-utilized commercial district. The Redding Redevelopment Agency is currently deconstructing the roof structure over three blocks of former street right-of-way to create an open-air pedestrian plaza in Redding's core. Concrete columnar supports from the demolished roof will remain as architectural remnants and opportune staging for future installations and/or public art. The remainder of the mall roof is scheduled to be removed in 2008. The goal of this installation is to provide an aesthetically pleasing, interactive, and engaging public destination. Shade for pedestrians and lighting are two important functional needs. The theme of the artwork has not been preselected and work in a variety of durable media and forms will be considered. Deadline: August 15, 2008. For more information, go to: www.reddingart.org/calltoartists.html
New Mexico Only Purchase Initiative
New Mexico Arts is pleased to announce the third biennial New Mexico Only Purchase Initiative. This project is designed to continue to diversify the state's public art collection by purchasing artwork from artists in all stages of their careers that are living, working or exhibiting in New Mexico. There are approximately 75 public art sites throughout the state with 1% for Public Art funds. Each site may select one to two artworks. All media will be considered. The available amount for each site ranges from $1,000 to $15,000. Artists need to include all applicable expenses: materials, insurance, framing, labor, taxes, installation, project plaque, and photographic documentation in the cost of the artwork. This project is open to artists in all stages of their careers that live in New Mexico or are represented by a gallery that is located in New Mexico. Galleries located in New Mexico may submit for artists that they represent regardless of artists state of residence. Submissions for artists living out-of-state must be sent in by the gallery. Deadline: August 28, 2008. For more information or to apply, go to: www.callforentry.org
Nebraska One Percent for Art Program
The Nebraska One Percent for Art Program announces a new project open to artists and artist teams from throughout the United States. This project is for the UNK Bruner Hall of Science Phase II Renovation and Addition, and consists of a primary and optional secondary location for art. The primary site is on the exterior brick wall of the new addition, with an optional area for artwork within a three panel window overlooking the west entrance. The budget for this project is $98,000 and the deadline for the RFQ application is August 15, 2008. Please visit the Nebraska Arts Council website at the link below to view the project details and download the prospectus: www.nebraskaartscouncil.org. Go to the Programs/Programs For Artists/1% For Art page and click on Current One Percent Projects to view the information.
Gulf-South Regional Contemporary Art Exhibition
BECA gallery presents the 2nd Annual Gulf South Regional Contemporary Art Exhibition from January 3-February 28, 2009. This competition for group exhibition is open to all visual artists, without representation in New Orleans, residing in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida and working in 2-D and 3-D mediums. This Call is being issued well in advance of our November deadlines because we want to give maximum time for artists to adequately prepare. Due to the rare nature of this opportunity to exhibit works during a contemporary art biennial, we expect the competition to be strong. Our gallery location is directly across the street from the primary Prospect 1 biennial venue. Plan to put forth your best work and please make sure that you are presenting high quality images of your work for consideration. The purpose of the annual Gulf South Regional Contemporary Art Exhibition is to discover and highlight new emerging Gulf South contemporary artists, their current work and the ideas that are motivating their creative processes. The exhibition is juried by the gallery's Co-Directors who are seeking the most engaging and innovative works to feature during this group exhibition. Physical CD submissions will be accepted through November 14, 2008. Complete information and submission guidelines may be downloaded from becagallery.typepad.com/my_weblog/call-to-artists.html.
The Oklahoma Office of State Finance
The Oklahoma Office of State Finance is seeking an Artist or Team of Artists to create a permanent, public work of art for a new office building and technology center located north of the State Capitol complex on Lincoln Boulevard in Oklahoma City. This significant feature can be outdoor and/or indoor, may or may not be a part of the building, and can include light, natural elements, fiber optics, unique or alternative art media, or any other media or combination of media appropriate to the site and intended image. The proposed project should present a "high-tech" image exuding confidence in the State with visions of Oklahoma's future as well as its past. It should send a message of permanence to the State's employees who will see and experience it daily as well as being a tangible symbol of the Office of State Finance's commitment to all of the people of Oklahoma. Application deadline: Monday, August 15, 2008. Questions or for more information contact: Debby Williams at 405.522.8959 or dwilliams@okhistory.org. Debby Williams, Oklahoma Art in Public Places, 2401 North Laird Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73105. RFQ is available at www.arts.ok.gov/pdf/pubart/OSF%20RFQ.pdf
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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