Year: 2011

Local Artist Opportunities, Ripe for the Picking!


“HOT” at Capitol Arts Network
Deadline: July 8, 2011
Capitol Arts Network is accepting entries for a July mixed media show, “Hot”.  What do you think is hot? A new trend, spicy food, a sexy man or woman? Show us your version of HOT in photo, paint, or any 2-D media for this July show. We are looking for turned on, turned up, and scorching hot!  Juror Missy Loewe is co-founder of CAN, executive director of the Washington School of Photography, and owner of Visual Arts Consulting.  She has authored and collaborated on books, articles, and is frequently sought out as a juror and speaker for arts groups.  Entries are due June 8, show opens July 8 at Washington School of Photography in Bethesda, MD, and will be on display until August 8.  Entry fee is $30/4 submissions.  Seewww.capitolartsnetwork.com for entry forms and further information.


“32 Square Feet” Gallery Show  
Deadline: June 3, 2011 
The Washington School of Photography has a unique opportunity for interested artists working in any two-dimensional media to exhibit work and expose their talents to the hundreds of visitors and workshop patrons who visit WSP every week.  On Friday, June 10, 2011, WSP will open “32 Square Feet”, with space for just 26 artists.  Each artist will have a four foot wide, eight feet high wall space, in an unjuried format.  Your work must be ready to hang on a standard gallery hanging system, and each artist will be allowed up to four rods and five hooks.  Starting at 8am on Friday, June 3, artists may come and hang their work, for a fee of $35.  Artists will be accepted until 2pm, or when the 26 spots are all taken.  The June 10 opening is part of the monthly Bethesda Art Walk (the second Friday of each month, 6pm until 9pm), and will remain hanging through June 30, giving every visitor to the school the opportunity to see your work.  See www.wsp-photo.com for full information and due dates.




 “Make Your Own” Gallery Show
Deadline: June 7, 2011
 The Washington School of Photography is accepting applications for use of a gallery space in a classroom which will be viewed by visitors and workshop patrons.  On Friday, July 8, 2011, WSP will open a major show in its first floor gallery, a smaller student show in a second floor room, and a third show on the second floor.  Artists, nonprofits, and other groups are welcome to submit portfolios/applications for consideration to use this third gallery space.  The room is 11 x 24, with over 50 linear feet of hanging space.  The fee for use of this space is $250, which includes promotion as part of the July Bethesda ArtWalk opening night on our website and during the event, and display from July 8 through September 18.  Applications will be accepted through June 7, for a fee of $35.  See www.wsp-photo.com for full details and an application.

                   

Call for Video Art
Deadline: June 6, 2011
The Corcoran Gallery of Art/College of Art + Design is looking for artists working in video to exhibit in the college’s Gallery 31 exhibition space from August 3-28. The exhibition will showcase talented artists working in this contemporary information-based media. The show is open to all local, national, and international artists 18+ years. Each artist may submit a maximum of 3 works. All entries must be digital and uploaded online using Vimeo. Create a Vimeo account and post the three videos you would like to submit. Label video files as follows: Lastname_firstname_title_length(minutes:seconds)_medium.jpg. Through Vimeo, search for, and send a message to “CCAD”, including your name, the title of your pieces, and an artist’s statement. Please visit the Corcoran website for more information:http://www.corcoran.org/media_center/announcements/artists_video_call_submission.php. Contact Joseph Hale, Coordinator of College Exhibitions, at [email protected] with any questions. 

Artist Opportunities

Today’s Opportunities and Calls for Entries




11th Annual American Landscapes National Juried Exhibition
Call for Entries
Deadline: June 8th, 2011

The MFA invites all artists residing in the US or Canada to enter is American Landscapes competition.  Any original work created in any media depicting the American landscape will be considered.  The works selected will be on exhibit at MFA’s Circle Gallery, 18 State Circle, Annapolis, MD 21401
from August 12 through September 10, 2011. 
The exhibition chair is Dick Schneier you can reach him atamericanlandscapes@mdfedart.org
Juror: Jack Rasmussen, Director and Curator of the American University Museum at the Katzen Art Center, Washington DC
Entry Fees: 1 or 2 entries = $35 ($20 for MFA members)
$5 for any additional entry up to 6 total
Awards: $1500 inclusive of the Caruso Award for Painting ($500)



Bay Harbor Fine Art Fair 2011
Call for applications
Deadline: May 19, 2011



The village of Bay Harbor, MI is home to Northern Michiganʼs most unique boutique shopping and fabulous dining on the shore of Lake Michigan. Celebrating its 12th year, the fair is expecting 100+ juried artists, displaying their work throughout the village of Bay Harbor. There will be convenient and free parking for artists and fairgoers with easy access to the unique stores, restaurants and lodging that Bay Harbor has to offer.

Click here for more information on the Bay Harbor Fine Art Fair!

Artist Opportunities

Second Place!! Thank YOU!

The Art League Wins $2,500!
Thank YOU!

What an amazing weekend! Thanks to your help and generosity, we came in Second Place in the Spring2ACTion campaign and won a $2,500 grant!

We are overwhelmed and honored by the outpouring of generosity from our Art League community, and have now raised $8,500 since last Thursday for our programs and search for a permanent home for our school in the City of Alexandria!

You had the power to make this happen and you did! Thank you!!

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Help Us Win A $5,000 Grant!

By donating as little as $10 between now and tomorrow May 7 at midnight, you could help The Art League win a $5,000 grant!

Today is Day 2 of Spring2ACTion, the city-wide online fundraising event for non-profits. The organization with the highest number of donors by the conclusion of the event wins a number of prizes, including a $5,000 grant. So a $10 donation can make a big difference!

Your donation goes straight to The Art League to support our programs and our search for a permanent home for our school in the City of Alexandria.

Please help us by making a donation or by helping us spread the word!

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Day 1 of Spring2ACTion!

It’s day 1 of Spring2ACTion in Alexandria and The Art League needs your support! The 44 hour event kicked off this morning and will conclude May 7 at midnight.

Spring2ACTion is a massive online grassroots effort to raise money for non-profits in Alexandria. The non-profit that has the highest number of unique donors by the conclusion of the event will win a $5,000 grant – that could be us! The Art League asks for your support during this event. Check out our page to see how your donation will benefit our organization and the community. Even a $10 donation will make a huge difference!


Thank you for all you do to support the arts and The Art League! Please spread the word about this event!
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A Visit to the Open-Life Class

Upon first entering the Duke Street Annex of The Art League School, it’s easy to miss the Open Life classroom. The doors are disguised as part of a huge wall mural. Inside, the only lights are turned on a still nude model and the only sounds are those of purposeful strokes brushing against each canvas. The artists are in deep concentration until the timer beeps for a five minute break. Donna Cramer, the class monitor, moves quickly to lay tape at the model’s feet, ensuring an identical position when class returns. 

“I call this the Pin Drop Society,” says Cramer as she finishes the taping job and the model moves for his robe. “Obviously because you can hear a pin drop in the room while everyone is working. They’re all so engrossed.” 

A walk around the room reveals the array of works in progress, each one a different medium. Some artists are using acrylics, others are working in charcoal, and another is simply sketching with a burnt sienna pencil. 

“I’m trying to be Leonardo Da Vinci,” laughs the student while finishing up a facial shadow on his drawing. “I love this class and I’ve taken it for years, mostly because of the freedom to choose your own direction.”



Another student is busy smudging the charcoal along the figure’s leg. She says her finished product will include several angles of the model, occasionally rotating the canvas to give it a circular shape. “At this point, I don’t know what it’s going to look like,” she says. “But that’s part of the fun in these classes.”



The variety of interpretations is a treat for the eye. Each unique angle, coupled with the individual artist’s weapon of choice, makes for an original contribution. An abstract painting with a purple and yellow pallette sits next to a pastel black-and-white while an acrylic piece is getting ready for another layer. “I use acrylic because it dries fast,” says the painting’s artist. “With a human subject, you have to make room for change because things are constantly moving, even when he sits still.” 



The model returns and takes his position. The students give him direction as another 20 minutes are put on the clock.


“Raise your chin a bit.”
“I think your shoulders were forward a little more.”

Then silence falls across the room once more as the artists resume stratching at their easels. Little by little, each work takes shape in its own unique colors, in its own unique dimension and in its own unique life.





To learn more about The Art League School’s Open Life class, visit the website.

Art Classes

Art League Artist Wins Prize at International Portrait Competition!

Teresa Oaxaca (courtesy of artist website)

 
Teresa Oaxaca, a young professional artist residing in Arlington, Virginia, took 2nd place in the International Portrait Competition for her portrait of “Father Time.” She was one of fifteen finalists selected out of over 1,800 entries in the Portrait Society of America’s bi-annual International Portrait Competition. Awards were announced on April 30, 2011 during the 13th Annual Art of the Portrait Conference in Atlanta, Georgia.  The finalists’ works were on display and were judged by a panel composed of leaders in the field of traditional fine art portrait and figurative art. 

“Father Time” by Teresa Oaxaca

Oaxaca’s “Father Time” is a double portrait in that it represents both the allegory of Father Time (an immortal old man, usually accompanied by an hour glass, scythe, or a white beard) and a portrait of her grandfather Joze Velikonja.  Oaxaca says:

“In the portrait you can see his story written in his face. This is a very humanist portrait; I have not idealized him but painted him just the way he is. I saw no reason to add arching eyebrows, a one foot beard, wings, or anything majestic of that sort. All these qualities I felt were self-contained in his gaze, and that the human condition was written in his face and unequivocal posture.”

Oaxaca, a full-time professional painter, is a 2005 H-B Woodlawn (Arlington VA) graduate, and studied art in Italy for five years. Oaxaca recently displayed “Father Time” and other works at the Arlington Central Library in December 2010.   

Oaxaca began her art education at The Art League School at the age of five. At 17, she left to study in Florence professionally at the Angel Academy of Art and the Florence Academy of Art. She was selected for a solo show in 2010 at The Art League Gallery. She has received numerous accolades from The Art League for her work, including two “Best in Show” awards at May and September 2008 Art League exhibits. Now at 23, she continues to take classes at The Art League School.

More information can be obtained on her blog post, at http://teresaoaxaca.blogspot.com.
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New Artist Opportunities

CALL FOR ENTRIES: OPTIONS 2011
 
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: Monday, June 20, 2011 at midnight
EXHIBITION DATES: September 15 – October 29, 2011
LOCATION: Downtown DC, exact address TBA
SUBMIT ONLINE  
ABOUT THE EXHIBITION
OPTIONS 2011 is the fifteenth WPA biennial exhibition of emerging and unrepresented artists from the Mid-Atlantic region. OPTIONS presents visitors with a glimpse into the breadth and diversity of contemporary art practice in the area and showcases work in any medium by artists without gallery representation. WPA began the OPTIONS biennial series in 1981 with legendary artist Gene Davis and Washington Review Managing Editor Mary Swift as curators. Stefanie Fedor, the curator for OPTIONS 2011, encourages the submission of work in all media, including installation, performance and new media. A catalogue will be produced to accompany the exhibition. Participating artists will receive a $300 stipend.
ABOUT THE CURATOR
Stefanie Fedor is the Assistant Director of the American University Museum at the Katzen Art Center in Washington, D.C. and has over 15 years experience organizing exhibitions of contemporary art in Chicago, New York, Baltimore and Washington, D.C.  She holds a BFA in studio art from the Art Institute of Chicago and a MA in visual arts administration from New York University. She is currently curating an exhibition of sound art to open in 2013.
ELIGIBILITY
·    All artists residing in DC, Maryland, and Virginia are eligible.
·    Artists must not have current or any past gallery representation.
·    You do not have to be a WPA member to apply and there is no submission fee.
·    All work must have been produced within the past 3 years. 
·    Submissions from artists working in all media are welcome.
DELIVERY, LOAN PERIOD and SALES
·    Artists are solely responsible for delivery and installation of their accepted work on the installation dates, and de-installation of their work on the pick-up date. 
·    Staff will be available onsite to provide some assistance to artists with installations. The gallery will not receive shipments of artwork. 
·    All work accepted and exhibited must remain on display for the full duration of the show, unless specified by curators.
·    WPA will charge a 30% commission on all sales. 
CALL FOR ENTRY INSTRUCTIONS
Submissions for OPTIONS 2011 will be accepted through an online submission form on the WPA’s website. Submitting artists must complete the registration form and upload the following materials with their submission. For any questions or technical difficulties related to the submission process, please contact Blair Murphy, Program Director at [email protected] or 202-234-7103 x 1
Required submission materials
·    Up to ten work samples (see formatting information below)
·    For each work sample, please include the title, year, medium, and dimensions (or duration in the case of video, sound or performance) in the appropriate fields in the online form.
·    Artist Statement (no longer than 300 words)
·    Current resume
Optional submission materials:
·    Up to five news clippings, show announcements or other support material
FORMATS FOR SUBMISSION MATERIALS
Work samples may be images submitted as .jpg files or links to video, sound, or performative work posted on a personal website or video sharing website (Youtube, Vimeo etc.). Submitted .jpg files should be 72dpi and at least 5″ x 7″.
Artist Statement and Resume may be submitted as .doc or .pdf files. Optional additional material (news clippings, show announcements etc.) may be submitted as .jpg, .doc or .pdf files.
TIMELINE
·    Monday, June 20, 2011 – Submissions must be completed by midnight
·    Thursday, July 14, 2011 – Notification of accepted artists
·    September 6 – 9, 2011 – Delivery and installation of work
·    Thursday, September 15 – Opening reception with artists 6:00 – 9:00 PM
·     (other programming such as the curators and artists talks will be scheduled and posted closer to the exhibition’s opening)
ABOUT WPA
Washington Project for the Arts (WPA) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide the essential resources to support the creative spirit and success of regional artists. WPA presents contemporary art through imaginative and provocative programs, and connects artists with the community in both traditional and unexpected ways.  Since its founding in 1975 by Alice Denney, WPA has showcased the works of thousands of artists and has reached hundreds of thousands of visitors and viewers with its programs and projects. Today WPA stands as the oldest and largest 501(c)(3) artist membership organization in the region and the premier source for excellence in contemporary art.  For more information about WPA and its programming, visit www.wpadc.org

Play with your Food in black and white
Call to 2-D Artists
June 12, 2011-January 29, 2012 
 

The exhibit will promote the talent of local artists. The exhibit will be juried by Fierce Sonia a local award winning artist. The show will hang for 6 months in the Fairlington Room at Rampart’s Music Tavern. This is a public space used as a dining room open to all members of the public, including children, and are asked to submit work appropriate to this venue. Artists living or working in the Virginia, Maryland, and DC area are eligible. Special considerations will be made for students at TC Williams High School.
Deadline for digital Submissions: postmarked by June 1,2011 mail to Rampart’s Music Tavern c/o Fierce Sonia, 1700 Fern Street, Alexandria, VA 22302 or hand cd and applications to Fierce Sonia
Delivery of work: June 12, 2011 Sunday, 11am-1pm in the Fairlington Room at Rampart’s 1700 Fern Street, Alexandria, VA 22302
Theme: Play with your food: dining, still life, restaurants, kitchens; all media black and white limited to 2d. This is not just a photography show; charcoal, pencil, paintings, ink, and collages strongly considered.
Reception: TBA at Rampart’s Fairlington Room. Date announced later.
Exhibition Dates:June 12, 2011-January 29, 2012
Exhibition Hours: 11:00 am -12:30am Monday – Sunday
End of Show Pick Up: Sunday January, 2012, 11am-1pm, work not picked up may be assessed a storage fee
Eligibility: Open to all artists living or working in Maryland, Virginia or the District of Columbia. Special Considerations will be made for students of TC Williams High School
Entry Fee: $10 per cd, up to 5 images per cd. This fee will be waived for TC Williams students
Submitting Work:
1. The juror will only accept digital entries. Works should be in a black and white media, and reflect themes of “food,” for consideration. Only 2-d works.
2. Image entries must be PC compatible JPEG digital files. Artists may submit up to 5 images. CDS must contain the artists name on both the actual cd and the case. JPEGS should be no larger than 300 dpi at approximately 4″ x 6″. All digital files must include the artist’s name and the title of the submission (e.g. smithpaintingtitle2.jpg)
3. CDs and applications become the property of Rampart’s. They will not be returned to you.
4. A non-refundable fee of $10 per cd must accompany each entry form. Checks are to be made payable to Rampart’s.
5. The entry form must be complete and include media, dimension information. Be sure to sign and date the loan agreement. Please print clearly, we need your information to be legible and accurate, including your e-mail address.
6. Artists are responsible for delivery of their work to Rampart’s, 1700 Fern Street, Alexandria VA 22302 on June 12, 2011 between 11am-1pm. Artists are responsible for pick up of their work on January 29, 2012 between 11am-1pm.
7. All work must be ready for display, securely framed with screw eyes and wires firmly attached. Black or white frames only. No taped or clip style frames are allowed. Works on paper should have a protective covering of glass or plexiglass. Works will be eliminated if poorly prepared or wet. All works must be original. No giclee reproductions will be accepted. No works over 40 lbs or larger than
3′ x 4′ will be considered
8. At drop off artists will be required to sign a standard loan agreement.
Sales: Work may be for sale or marked NFS (Not for sale). A 20% commission will be applied to all artwork sold.
Awards: The juror will select works for monetary awards
More Information: Email Fierce Sonia at [email protected]

Artist Opportunities

Meet the Stars of Our New Exhibit, "Baa-Merica! Icons Revisited"

The sheep have officially arrived.
Leslie Blackmon’s pop culture masterpieces-in-yarn arrived this afternoon and they are demanding star treatment!
Erica and Megan are hard at work setting the perfect stage for the sheep and their big opening next Thursday. Read all the details here. 
Spongebob Sheep-Pants

Spatula in hand, he is ready to make those crabby patties.

Mr. Potato Head

Monopoly Sheep

Rent is due on New York Avenue

Andy Warhol, the father of pop culture, bestowed with his own sheep likeness.

All iconography has a place on this sheep.

From the Campbell Soup buttons…

…to the Brillo Box feet.

Jackson Pollock sheep!

Martha Stewart would be proud. Leslie used her entire line of products to construct this homage!

The back of the Bob Dylan sheep.

Liberace (note the candelabra in his hair)

Dolly Parton’s sheep might need some extra support…

Louie Armstrong sheep plays his horn

Megan with the Aretha Franklin sheep!

Just a little bit…

The opening reception is May 12 at 6:30 pm. Visit our website for more details!
Exhibits

Spring2ACTion for The Art League and the arts! May 5-7

Art League art campers
Art League art campers

There are so many causes to which we can lend our hard-earned money… yet when giving or considering giving to the arts, it’s important to remember that we are actually giving back. The arts are crucial to our society, our economy and our daily lives but many don’t realize it, choosing to see it as mere entertainment; an extra; a whipped topping; a decoration. It’s high time people saw the arts industry for what it really is: a foundation for success, starting with our youth. 



According to Americans for the Arts, students who participate in arts programs are 3 to 4 times more likely to have academic achievements, serve in the student government, enter a math or science competition, or win an academic award. President Obama was quoted in the 2010-2011 Greater Washington Catalogue for Philanthropy as saying, “it is the painter, the author, the musician and the historian whose work inspires us to action, drives us to contemplation, stirs joy in our hearts, and calls upon us to consider our world anew.”

Arts Advocacy Day 2011 in Washington, D.C.

The arts can definitely make a speech sound good, but that’s not the only value the industry brings to Capitol Hill. The arts mean business, serving as a VIP soldier in the battle to rescue the economy. AFTA has produced some rather inspiring numbers about the non-profit arts and culture industry, like that it supports the equivalent of 5.7 million full-time jobs (that’s more if you account for all of the part-timers out there) and that it generates $104.2 billion in household income. The industry is also responsible for $7.9 billion in local government revenue, $9.1 billion in state government revenue and $12.6 billion in federal income tax. 

The impact of the arts on business (and the arts as a business) is discussed in detail on this episode of “Office Hours,” produced by the University of Wisconsin Madison. Host Ken Goldstein talks with Andrew Taylor, director of the UW Business School’s Bolz Center for Arts Administration, about how the arts can benefit the economy in several ways and what it means for society when funding is cut from public programs. 

Andrew Taylor, director of Bolz Center for Arts Administration

AFTA’s vice president of research and policy Randy Cohen recently wrote a blog post that is making the rounds for its “Top 10 Reasons to Support the Arts.” There were plenty of broad statements like “total prosperity” and “stronger communities,” but the list got a lot more specific, too. He cited studies that linked arts in schools to better SAT scores and academic performance, as well as tourism spikes credited to artsy attractions (the typical tourist or attendee at art functions can spend around $27 a person). 

Randy Cohen, VP of Research and Policy at AFTA

As for The Art League’s local contribution, the organization supports the equivalent of 163 jobs, generates $268,562 in local taxes and fees, and pays $278,545 in states taxes. Our gallery is free, making beautiful art accessible to all people, and it provides exhibit opportunities to nearly a thousand artists. The Art League School teaches around 7,500 students every year in classes and workshops and the outreach department sponsors SOHO (Space Of Her Own), a year-long outreach program to low-income, at-risk 5th grade girls. The Geri Gordon Scholarship Fund has paid tuition for over 125 adults and children to date who could not otherwise afford to take classes at The Art League School. 

The Art League School instructor Rob Liberace doing a demonstration at 2008 Paint Alexandria

Please support The Art League’s ongoing projects, outreach programs, education and gallery by visiting the organization’s page at Spring2ACTion, an annual collective fundraiser in Alexandria. The 3-day giving event kicks off May 5th and presents an ideal opportunity for locals to return those favors to the arts. The idea behind the online fundraising community is to introduce non-profits to new donors, refresh the relationships with established ones, and give the organizations a chance to increase their funding through matching challenges. 

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Leslie Blackmon’s "Baa-merica! Icons Revisited" Opens This Week!

Mark your calendars! This is an exhibit you don’t want to miss. Leslie Blackmon’s solo exhibit of whimsical fiber sculptures of sheep posing as American icons opens in The Art League’s solo gallery this Thursday!

Andy Warhol


Multi-media fiber artist Leslie Blackmon has taken a conventional craft to a very unconventional place. She has created intricate crochet sculptures of sheep posing as American popular culture icons. Ranging from Andy Warhol to Dolly Parton, these unusual creations combine classic signifiers of their human counterparts with a unique spin on a well-loved fiber art. Her solo exhibition of this unexpected collection, Baa-merica! Icons Revisited will be in The Art League Gallery from May 5 – June 6, 2011.

Drawing inspiration from her background as a contemporary fiber artist and her fascination with popular culture, Blackmon fused the idea of using her crochet talents to create representations of American icons with her affinity for sheep, transforming this project into a whimsical retrospective of American culture. She brings diversity to the flock by drawing from different areas of culture – representatives from the realms of art, music, and commercial products include Jackson Pollock, Louis Armstrong, and Wonder Bread. “There is something for everybody in this show. I hope that visitors will appreciate aspects of the cultural landscape they might not have considered before.”

Blackmon begins her process by creating a wooden armature and building the ovine shape out of fiber fill and quilt batting. She proceeds to painstakingly crochet the “wool” of each iconic sheep, all the while keeping her envisioned outcome in mind. Each embellished sheep is finished when it is easily recognized as its pop culture counterpart.

“I want to focus on the positive and bring some fun into my art,” says Blackmon of her hopes for this exhibit. “There is a lot of negativity and polarization in current American culture; I wanted to move away from that.” In recent years, crochet has become a vehicle for surprising street art and intricate installation pieces. By using crochet, a medium pigeonholed as crafty, kitschy, and out of touch, Blackmon is creating unexpected representations of familiar icons.

Through her use of non-traditional materials, Leslie Blackmon interprets American cultural icons in an unanticipated, surprising way. She has been a member of The Art League since 2008 and is a professional member of the Crochet Guild of America. This is her first solo exhibit.

Exhibits

Spring2ACTion for The Art League, May 5-7!

Help Raise Funds for The Art League Through Spring2ACTion, May 5-7!


Something incredible is going to happen on May 5th and you can be a part of it!

The Art League and ACTion Alexandria is very excited to invite you to participate in Spring2ACTion, a collaborative effort to change philanthropy in Alexandria forever!

For 44 hours on May 5, 6, & 7, local Alexandria nonprofits will engage thousands of local supporters using the Spring2ACTion website, transforming philanthropy into a massive grassroots effort.

The Art League asks for your support during this event! Donations at all levels are appreciated! The platform provides a quick, secure, and economical way to donate.

Please click here to donate through our Spring2ACTion page from May 5 – 7.

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Patsie Uchello in Elan Magazine!

Art League member, student, and Board Member Patsie Uchello is featured in this month’s Elan Magazine! Elan is a regional magazine that showcases the talents of Northern Virginia’s finest artists, writers, and performers. Congratulations Patsie!

Click on the above images for a full view of each page, and to read Patsie’s interview.

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Ceramics Workshop with Lorna Meaden



Ceramic artist and Art League School guest instructor Lorna Meaden fell ill last month and students were heartbroken when her workshop was canceled. But good things come to those who wait! The acclaimed potter is well once more and her class, entitled “Thrown, Altered and Decorated” is back on the school schedule. Starting May 20th, students will enjoy three intensive sessions with the Colorado artist. Meaden will be teaching her famed methods to get those creations as smooth and as beautiful as possible! This workshop addresses ways to create pots with a generous sense of volume and fluidity of line using wheel-thrown and altered porcelain. Meaden’s vocabulary of forms ranges from pots for daily use to atypical forms such as watering cans and spoons. Demonstrations include altering pots on and off the wheel, in addition to using drawn patterns to hand build spouts and handles. Surface treatment demonstrations consist of slip inlay, and glaze decoration using wax and latex. Interested artists can register here.


photo courtesy of LornaMeaden.com

Meaden has a BA in art from Fort Lewis College in Colorado and an MFA in ceramics from Ohio University. She taught ceramics at San Juan College, Southern Illinois University and her alma mater, Ohio University. Her work has earned her numerous accolades, such as a Best in Show award at the 2006 Pottery National in Lancaster, Pennsylvania and three Juror’s Choice Awards in various shows over the past three years.



In March 2011, she was featured in Ceramics Monthly. Read the article here.



Learn more about Lorna Meaden on her website or on The Art League School’s teacher profile page.
Art Classes

Art Jobs and Fellowships!

Courtesy of our friends at Find Art Info Bank!
Call for Master Artist-in-Residence. 2 positions available – KY

Deadline for application is May 31, 2011. 

The Appalachian Artisan Center located in Hindman, Kentucky seeks to fill the annual openings in our Master Artist-in-Residence Program for artists working in metals and wood. The one-year residencies will begin 9/1/2011.  Benefits include: a substantial stipend, housing, state-of-the-art studio space, and the opportunity to teach at the Kentucky School of Craft. Qualifications: We define “Master Artist” as someone who has significant experience and skill in their given field. College degrees are preferred but not required. Application: www.artisancenter.net/MAR. Questions: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.artisancenter.net

University of Pittsburgh TEACHING ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE – PA 

Deadline: May 1, 2011. 

The Department of Theatre Arts at the University of Pittsburgh invites applications for a non tenure-track, renewable (annually for up to three years) position at the rank of Visiting Lecturer, beginning September 2011. Responsibilities include participating in University of Pittsburgh Repertory Theatre productions and the department’s touring outreach program, Shakespeare-in-the-Schools in the capacity of performer and director/writer. Other responsibilities include teaching undergraduate acting or directing courses; developing and implementing artist workshops and residencies in area schools; serving as coach or advisor for faculty and student productions; providing mentorship for all students in the department. Teaching Artists-in-Residence are expected to attended faculty meetings, serve on committees, and participate fully in the administrative duties of the Theatre Arts Department.  The University of Pittsburgh is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, committed to excellence through diversity, and strongly encourages applications and nominations of persons of color, women, and members of other under-represented groups. Qualifications: The successful candidate will have extensive professional experience in the theatre and will bring skills that supplement those of the current faculty. How to Apply: Please send a cover letter, headshot, resume or curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference to: Teaching Artist Search, University of Pittsburgh, 1617 Cathedral of Learning, 4200 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15260. Review of applications will begin on April 4, 2011 and continue until the position is filled. www.play.pitt.edu

Photography Instructor – FL 

Deadline: June 1, 2011. 

The Museum of Art in Fort Lauderdale Studio School is seeking a permanent Photography instructor to teach adults and grades 1-12. This position will also assist with the management of the Photography lab and help with the set-up of the new Photography facility. Salary: $30,000 – $40,000. Employment Type: Full. Pay is commensurate with experience. Qualifications: Must have knowledge of both traditional and digital photography techniques, as well as experience with photo editing software and techniques. Prior teaching experience is a plus. Must have an MFA in Photography. How to Apply: Applicants should send images from their portfolio and resume to [email protected] and [email protected].  Images must be received for your application to be considered. www.moaflnsu.org

Public Service Manager II Assistant Director Maine Arts Commission – ME

Deadline: April 30, 2011. 

The Assistant Director will assist the Executive Director in the day-to-day operations of the Maine Arts Commission and will oversee certain program initiatives. The agency is interested in applicants with vision and originality, who are deeply and broadly knowledgeable in the arts, the creative economy concept, with a proven career engagement with arts innovation, engagement with artists and arts organizations and general diplomacy. Development skills a plus. Excellent written and verbal skills are essential. Responsibilities include developing and managing advocacy and granting programs, strategic planning implementation, internal fiscal and office management affairs, coordinating special federal programs, and acting as liaison with arts organizations, the Maine Arts Commission members, as well as regional, federal and state agencies and commissions. This position entails assistance with human resources generally, demonstrable problem solving skills and a willingness to learn and follow bureaucratic systems. Work is performed under administrative direction. The position is a confidential federally funded position. Qualifications: KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: (These are required to successfully perform the work assigned). Knowledge of the trends and history of the various art forms. Knowledge of the functions and management of cultural organizations. Knowledge of public sector budgeting and planning including performance management. Ability to manage and supervise personnel develop budget and grant proposals, and administer programs. Ability to develop and recommend policy and program initiatives. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Knowledge of state and federal government management including both administrative and legislative (knowledge of State Government is an asset). Salary: $60,000 – $70,000. Employment Type: Full. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A seven (7) year combination of education and/or experience in the arts or related field that includes a minimum of two (2) years in an administrative, management, and/or supervisory capacity. Experience must include development of program rules and policies, long and short-range goals and plans, program evaluation. HOW TO APPLY: You must submit a direct hire application form available at the Division of Financial & Personnel Services in Augusta, all Maine Career Center Offices, and on the Division of Financial & Personnel Services web page at http://www.maine.gov/fps/opportunities . The completed application, a letter explaining your interest in the position, a writing sample, and a copy of your resume must be submitted by the closing date to: Carmen Manson, Personnel Specialist, Division of Financial & Personnel Services, 74 State House Station, Augusta, Maine 04333-0074, Telephone (207) 624-7418. Web Site: http://mainearts.maine.gov/

Teaching Assistant – FL

Deadline: May 15, 2011. 

Full-time Teaching Assistants needed for Creative Summer Art Academy scheduled for June 13 – August 19, 2011.  Work with our great team of Faculty and Staff this summer in a creative environment with children in Grades 1-12.  This is a paid, temporary position that could potentially lead to job opportunities in subsequent semesters throughout the school year.  For further information on the Museum, the Studio School, and the Creative Summer Art Academy program, please visit www.moafl.org and click on “Studio School”.  Salary: Under $10,000. Applicants must meet the following criteria: Seeking a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major work in art, art history, or closely related field. Must be organized, have competent drawing skills, and some computer skills. Must have excellent time management and organizational skills. Must possess excellent, age-appropriate communication skills. Must be outgoing and personable. Must be a team player. Must be available to work the entire ten weeks. Must pass a background check. How to Apply: Interested parties should email resume and images from your portfolio to [email protected] AND [email protected].  Please do not send resume without portfolio images.  You may also mail directly to the Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale. Attention: Education Department at One East Las Olas Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301.  No phone calls or un-scheduled appointments please. Web Site: moaflnsu.org/

Scenic Design Interns – MI 

Deadline: April 30, 2011. 

The Kalamazoo Civic Theatre seeks 2 Interns for the 2011-2012 season.  Under the supervision of Scenic Designer, Interns will build portfolio, designing and painting productions with shop staff support.  Develop rendering, drafting, painting and design skills working in 3 distinct venues – beautifully kept 30’s proscenium house, state-of-the-art arena theatre and intimate studio space.  $200 per week, plus housing and paid health insurance.  Employment begins June 2011.  Twelve month contract with possible second year extension. Qualifications: Scenic Design experience necessary.  How to Apply: Submit cover letter, job application (can be found on our website, www.kazoocivic.com) and resume to:  Kristen Chesak, Managing Director, Kalamazoo Civic Theatre, 329 S. Park Street, Kalamazoo MI  49007. email: [email protected].  Attach all items. Web Site: http://www.kazoocivic.com

NewCourtland Fellowship: The Center for Emerging Visual Artists – PA

The Center for Emerging Visual Artists (CFEVA), in partnership with NewCourtland, is pleased to offer Philadelphia area artists the opportunity to participate in an exciting, community-based fellowship. Through the NewCourtland Artist Fellowship, eight artists will be selected to bring innovative and engaging art-making to seniors in sites throughout Philadelphia. In order to apply, artists are asked to develop an intergenerational project that brings New Courtland’s residents together with school age children/teens to create a meaningful experience and an high quality artistic project. Work created by residents and their school-aged partners during the 2010 Fellowship Program will be exhibited with the work of the artist fellows in a large, well publicized exhibition entitled Art is Ageless. Accepted artists will receive a fellowship award of $2,500. Once artists receive this award they will be responsible for conducting ten 1.5 hour workshops, attending several preliminary and post-workshop meetings, attending one sensitivity training session, and participating in the Art is Ageless exhibition in Spring 2011. Artists will also be separately compensated for purchasing all necessary art supplies and professionally presenting the artwork created in their program for the final exhibition. Innovation is encouraged! To apply please visit https://cfeva.slideroom.com. Website: http://www.cfeva.org 

Environmental Artist-in-Residence – McColl Center for Visual Art – NC

Deadline: May 1, 2011. 

Call for established and emerging artists, design professionals and collaborators to create works of environmental art in the public domain. Opportunities for installations that go beyond interacting with the urban environment and become remedial interventions. The Environmental Artist-in-Residence (EAIR) program encourages artists to have beneficial impacts on the urban life through creation of art that is scientifically relevant, meaningful and beneficial environmental art. Deadline: May 1, 2011 for first selection. Residency period: from weeks to 3 months. Prospectus: www.mccollcenter.org/documents/eair_application_2.2011_.pdf. For more information, go to: www.mccollcenter.org or email: [email protected].

VCUarts Fountainhead Arts Sculpture Fellowship – VA

The VCUarts Sculpture Department welcomes Spring 2011 graduating MFA sculptors to apply for this year-long residency running mid-August 2011 – May 2012. 1 fellowship is awarded per year. Fellows receive: Private 400 sf studio. Furnished double-occupancy apartment with fellow from another discipline. $15,000 stipend. Part-time teaching experience. Exhibition. Fellowship recipient responsibilities: Teach 2 classes per semester in sculpture. Public artist lecture. Exhibition. Be a good egg. Please note that you MUST have earned your MFA in 2011. For additional information and application instructions cut and paste the following link into your search engine: http://arts.vcu.edu/sculpture/2011/03/3084/

The Artcroft Residency Program – KY

Open to established and emerging artists, 18 years of age and older. Two-to-four week residencies are offered to visual artists and writers, and provide uninterrupted time to create new work. Applications accepted on an ongoing basis. No fees charged to residents for living expenses. Fellowships and work exchanges are offered in lieu of a daily fee. Application fee: $30. For more information, contact: ARTCROFT, 2075 Johnson Rd., Carlisle, KY 40311; or check website: www.artcroft.org.

 


Jentel Critic at the Bray – MT

Application accepted on a year round basis. A program, sponsored by the Archie Bray Foundation and the Jentel Foundation, created to advance critical and creative writing and thinking in the field of ceramic art. The Fellowship provides an opportunity to observe and interact with working ceramics artists and time to produce five 500-word essays about these artists. The residency is divided into two components: May 1-14, 2010 at the Archie Bray Foundation to observe recipients of ceramic fellowships; and May 15-June 13, 2010 at the Jentel Artist Residency Program to focus on writing. Accommodations and stipends are provided. For more information, contact: Archie Bray Foundation for the Ceramic Arts, 2915 Country Club Ave., Helena, MT 59602; Phone: (406) 443-3502; email: [email protected]; or check website: www.archiebray.org.

Light Work Artist-in-Residence Program – NY

Offers photography and related media work residencies. The month-long residencies include housing, private darkroom, and a $4,000 cash stipend. For details, contact: Light Work, Artist-in-Residence Program, 316 Waverly Ave., Syracuse, NY 13244; Phone: (315) 443-1300; or check website: www.lightwork.org.

The Center for Book Arts Chapbook Internship Program – NY

Offers hands-on training in arts administration and management and book arts techniques. Some areas of interest include: administration, development, education/outreach, exhibitions, graphic design, library/collections, special events, publication, and public relations. Participants receive a comprehensive overview of the not-for-profit operations and can take classes as well as work on their own projects. Internships vary and can run from one month to several months, depending on the Center’s scheduled activities. The program runs throughout the year. Application materials are available online. For more information, contact: The Center for Book Arts, 28 W. 27th St., 3rd Fl., New York, NY 10001; Phone: (212) 481-0295; or check website: www.centerforbookarts.org.

Public Art Network (PAN) – DC

A program designed to provide professional services and networking opportunities for public art professional, visual artist, designers professionals and organizations planning public art projects and programs. Sponsored by Americans for the Arts. For information about PAN or to become a member of Americans for the Arts, call (202) 371-2830; or check website: www.americansforthearts.org.


Artist Opportunities

Opportunities for Artists

Mattawoman Creek Art Center – Annual All-Media Juried Exhibition, June 17 – July 17, 2011

Eligibility: Open to all artists 18 years or older. 2D artwork must not exceed 6’ x 6’ or weigh more than 30 lbs. 3D pieces must not exceed 100 lbs. Artwork must be original and completed within the last 2 years. Due to space limitations, we cannot accept installation art. All entries must be hand delivered and retrieved.

Awards totaling $1,000 will be made by the Juror. “Best in Show” artist may be offered an exhibit opportunity at MCAC.

The entry fee for 1-3 pieces of artwork is $30 for current paid MCAC members and $40 for non-members. This fee is non-refundable. Make checks payable to Mattawoman Creek Art Center (MCAC).

Entry Procedure: Bring original artwork to MCAC to be reviewed for entry in the juried show. Artwork must be delivered: Sunday, June 5, between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., or Monday, June 6, between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

Click here for the full prospectus and entry form!

More opportunities after the break…

Apply now the 35th Annual Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show!
Deadline: April 1, 2011.
Exhibition Dates: November 10 – 13, 2011, with a preview part on November 9.
Visit www.pmacraftshow.org for more information!

OPEN CALL for Artists at The Joan Hisaoka Healing Arts Gallery, which is seeking submissions by painters, photographers, sculptors, printmakers, muralists, installation and new media artists to support our developing advisory services and future projects. Individual art works will not be selected from the call; rather, we will invite selected artists to be non-esclusively represented by the Advisory. Chosen Advisory artists will work with the gallery to sell existing works or to create commissioned pieces specific to future clients’  needs. Visit www.smithfarm.com/gallery for more information.

DC Art Decathlon has extended its call for proposals until March 31, 2011! Visit http://bit.ly/h1pqGP to complete the entry form!

Artist Opportunities

Opening This Thursday: “Water Marks,” “Carnivalé,” and f11’s “Room of Our Own”

"Market Square" by Avis Fleming
<em>Market Square</em> by Avis Fleming

Barry D. Lindley’s Solo Exhibit “Water Marks”
Opening Reception this Thursday, March 10, 6:30 – 8:00 pm at The Art League Gallery

Watercolorist Barry D. Lindley creates striking paintings portraying the effect water has on natural and man-made objects. Filled with both precision and fluidity, these works that are both “of and from water” invigorate the viewer with a sense of physicality and force. Lindley’s solo exhibit, “Water Marks,” will be on display in The Art League Gallery, March 10 – April 4, 2011.

Exhibit Dates: March 10 – April 4, 2011
Opening Reception and Meet the Artist: Thursday, March 10, 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Artist Talk: Saturday, March 26, 1:00 pm

f11 Women’s Photography Collective Presents “A Room Of Our Own” at Pepco Edison Place Gallery, Washington, DC
Opening Reception is this Thursday, March 10, 5:00 – 7:00 pm at Pepco Edison Place Gallery

Sponsored by The Art League in Alexandria, VA in honor of Women’s History Month, “A Room Of Our Own” features more than 50 outstanding images created by the 18 members of f11, A Women’s Photography Collective. This exhibit is free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/f11group or contact The Art League Gallery.

“A Room of Our Own”:
Exhibit Dates: March 1 – April 1, 2011
Opening Reception: Thursday, March 10, 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Friday, 12:00 noon – 4:00 pm. Also open Saturday, March 12 and March 26, 12:00 noon – 4:00 pm.
Gallery Location: The Pepco Edison Gallery, 702 Eighth Street, NW, Washington, DC, 202-872-3396


“Carnivalé”
March 9 – April 4, 2011
Opening Reception this Thursday, March 10, 6:30 – 8:00 pm at The Art League Gallery

In honor of Carnival, the festive season occurring before Lent, artists are invited to submit works involving bright colors, images of natural objects, and symbols signifying rebirth and rejuvenation, and other interpretations of “carnival” combined together in a celebration of life for this juried exhibit. “Carnivalé” will be juried by David Page, Sculptor and adjunct professor of sculpture at Towson University and the Corcoran College of Art+Design. This exhibit will be featured in The Art League Gallery.

Exhibits

Opportunities for Artists

Charles E. Beatley, Jr. Central Library Call for Entries 2011- 2014
Call for entries sponsored by the Office of the Arts and Alexandria Commission for the Arts in partnership with the Alexandria Library
Three-dimensional works only
No Entry Fee, Digital Submissions Accepted
Six month exhibitions through 2014
Deadline for submissions is April 1, 2011, 5 p.m.
Finalists will be notified by e-mail by Saturday, April 16, 2011.

More information:
www.alexandriacommissionforthearts.org
[email protected]
Office of the Arts at 703.746.5588

Call for Entries: Focal Point, A Fine Art and Creative Photography National Juried Exhibition

The Maryland Federation of Art invites all artists residing in the United States and Canada to enter its open-juried fine art photography competition. Any original work created in any form of photography will be considered. Giclees will not be considered. The work selected will be on exhibit at MFA’s Circle Gallery, 18 State Circle, Annapolis MD from May 19 through June 12, 2011.

Deadline: March 12
Online Submissions Only
To enter go to www.mdfedart.org, click on the Focal Points box on the right hand side to get started.
Entry fees: 1 or 2 entries: $35 (MFA members $20)
$5 for any additional entry with a maximum of 6.
Awards total: $1000


24th Annual WASHINGTON CRAFT SHOW
PLEASE NOTE: 2011 dates are December 2, 3, & 4, 2011
Event Location: Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC

18th Annual WESTCHESTER CRAFT SHOW
Event Dates: October 15, 16, & 17, 2011
Event Location: White Plains, NY
Shows are sponsored by Crafts America.

The deadline is midnight April 1, 2011. The non-refundable fee for electronic applications is $40.00, payable online by credit card. If you wish to apply to both the Washington and Westchester Shows, the combined application fee is: $60.00. Create one application and then check the box for each show.
Visit the Crafts America website for more information: www.craftsamericashows.com
TO APPLY: To begin click on this link: www.juriedartservices.com to log in. If you need your password please go to the home page to request it be sent to you. Please check the website for updates and information.


Artist Opportunities

March Events at the Art League Gallery

March 6 – Student/Faculty Show Reception: Awards will be distributed, refreshments will be served. You may pick up your work immediately following the reception. 2:00 – 4:00 pm.

March 7/8 – Receiving for Carnivale: read more about this exhibit here. Monday from 6:30 – 8:30 pm, Tuesday from 10:00 am – 12:00 noon.

March 10 – Opening Reception for Barry D. Lindley’s Water Marks and Carnivale: Awards will be distributed to our March exhibit and Patrons’ Show award winners. 6:30 – 8:00 pm.

March 16 – Digital Images Made Easy: The Gallery staff will lead you through prepping images of your work for digital submission. Photoshop formatting, online submission, and CD writing will be covered. 2:00 – 4:00 pm.

March 18 – John Burgess: Exhibition Prints Using Inkjet Printers with Color Management. Art League member John Burgess presents his very popular discussion about maintaining color accuracy. Contact the gallery (703-683-1780) to sign up. 1:00 – 4:00 pm.

March 24 – Artist Talk: David Page. This month’s Carnivale juror will discuss his ominous yet elegant multi-media sculptures. 7:00 pm.

March 26 – Artist Talk: Barry Lindley. Our March solo artist will discuss the watercolor techniques he used to create the works in his exhibit Water Marks. 1:00 pm.

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Kimpton Hotels of Virginia Recycled Art Show

To celebrate Earth Week, the Kimpton brand will be hosting exhibits in their hotels featuring pieces made from recycled and repurposed art. Their goal is to work with area artists to create the art and display it here at Hotel Monaco Alexandria the week of April 15 – 22, 2011.
Here’s an overview of the project:

  • We’re collecting recyclable materials here at the Monaco Alexandria for your use.  Pieces that were displayed at the Morrison House’s recycled art show last year are welcome to be displayed again.
  • You’re welcome to use materials sourced from other areas, or they can be mixed with items you collected from our hotels.
  • The art would remain the property of the artist, we ask only that it’s displayed here at the hotel the week of April 15 – 22, 2011.
  • We would invite artists to join our hotel during our signature Wine Hour to discuss the work with our guests during the period the art is displayed.
  • If the pieces are for sale, we would make sure to relay that to our guests and also permit pricing to be displayed on the piece along with artist contact information.

If you’re interested in participating, here’s the process:

  • Our Operations Team has begun accumulating recyclable items including plastics, glass, HVAC / plumbing equipment and miscellaneous materials.  We’re staging them at the Hotel Monaco Alexandria for review and pickup. 
  • The project managers are Miguel Casimiro and Andrew Kim.  When you would like to review and pick up the materials, please contact them at 703-549-6080 to arrange a time.
  • We ask that you check in with us on a regular schedule so we can stay updated on the progress of the work and also have an idea of how many pieces we can expect to show.
  • Attached is a standard release of liability that was created for the show.   If you would like to display the art at our properties we’ll need a copy signed before the show.

    Questions? Contact Robert Hannigan, General Manager,     robert.hannigan@kimptonhotels.com
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