Just a few of the arts events happening soon:
24th Annual Northeast Ohio Regional Juried Painting Exhibition
Cuyahoga Valley Art Center
330-928-8092
October 6-30, 2008
www.cvartcenter.org
4th Annual INTERNATIONAL DRAWING ANNUAL
A Competitive Annual Publication of Works of Contemporary Drawing and Writing About Drawing
Deadline December 31.
The International Drawing Annual is an extension of Manifest's Drawing Center activities. Its goal is to support the recognition, documentation, and publication of excellent, current, and relevant works of drawing from around the world. A natural question will be "what is drawing?" and that is exactly the question the Annual is meant to investigate from year to year. Furthermore the goal is to ask "what is exceptional drawing?" Therefore submissions are expected to vary, including a range of drawing types, from the most academic to the most experimental, but all with some relevance to the artists' honest understanding of the practice of "drawing."
With the inclusion of a call for writing about drawing Manifest eagerly pursues a deeper understanding of how drawing is realized, discussed, and interpreted in contemporary society. Works of writing will be selected to complement the artwork chosen for inclusion in the publication.
Complete entry info here.
http://www.manifestgallery.org/inda2008
Printable PDF form/prospectus here.
http://www.manifestgallery.org/inda2008/inda_2008.pdf
Learn about previous volumes of the INDA here.
http://www.manifestgallery.org/nda
Contemporary Printmaking, Manifest Galleries: An international call for works of contemporary printmaking
Deadline November 7.
Like photography, printmaking is a genre of creative work that is underscored by its processes. Some artists are steadfast traditionalists, anchoring themselves in age-old technical methods. Others push the boundaries of the discipline, exploring just what constitutes ‘printmaking’. In this exhibit Manifest will call to artists to submit works of contemporary printmaking, and will strive to explore the range of methods and results currently being achieved within the bounds of such processes, including traditional and non-traditional approaches.
Complete entry info here.
http://www.manifestgallery.org/print
Printable PDF form/prospectus here.
http://www.manifestgallery.org/print/prospectus_print.pdf
TERRA FIRMA
An International Competitive Survey of Approaches to Landscape
Deadline October 3rd
Terra Firma will focus on interpretations of a theme not yet thoroughly explored by Manifest. Landscape can be so very widely interpreted and expressed. From the most observational depictions of geographic locations to conceptual or nearly abstract spaces, landscapes are generally considered works representing real or imagined 'land' or natural spaces. However, even larger scale architectural conceptions, or combinations of the natural and man-made are often categorized as such. Therefore, Manifest invites artists to submit contemporary works in any medium that explores the concept or subject of Landscape.
Complete entry info here.
http://www.manifestgallery.org/terrafirma
Printable PDF form/prospectus here.
http://www.manifestgallery.org/terrafirma/prospectus_terrafirma.pdf
Manifest Creative Research Gallery
and Drawing Center
2727 Woodburn Avenue
Cincinnati, Ohio 45206
513-861-3638
www.manifestgallery.org
The Utrecht store in Cleveland Heights is sponsoring a show of miniature artworks in November. Here are the details direct from them:
DETAILS: After having 2 very successful "Your Work" shows, we have decided to host "Mini Your Work '08." Join us for the opening reception where you can help promote your small works to the public. Prizes will be awarded during the opening reception on November 13, 2008. Great discounts will be given to all submitting artists. Sales of the mini works will be in cash or check only with the total amount of the purchase price going directly to you.
ELIGIBILITY: Open to all artists of any level. Submissions must have been created in the last 5 years. Artwork cannot exceed 7 inches in either height or width (including matting and framing). Largest accepted work will be 7"x7". Artwork must be appropriate for all ages. Artwork must be hand delivered, no shipped entries. Artwork must be easy to hang.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES: Artist may submit up to four entries with a non-refundable entry fee of $2 per piece (cash, check, or credit cards, no money orders). Actual art can be submitted to Utrecht Art Supplies during normal store hours from October 26 to November 8, 2008. You will be supplied with an entry form when you drop off your artwork. Each piece needs to have a sale price or be marked "NFS" (not for sale).
PRIZES: There will be four prizes: First Place $35 gift card, Second Place $25 gift card, Third Place $15 gift card, and Community Pick $30 gift card.
IMPORTANT DATES:
October 25 thru November 8, 2008 - Hand deliver artwork during normal business hours
November 9, 2008 - Notification of acceptance/rejection (decisions are non-negotiable)
November 8-13, 2008 - Judging for Community Pick Winner
November 9-13, 2008 - Pick up for non-selected submissions
November 13, 2008 - Opening reception and awards presentation
December 5-9, 2008 - Hand retrieval of artwork during normal store hours
VISIT THE UTRECHT BLOG FOR MORE INFORMATION AS THE DATES APPROACH www.cleveland.utrechtblog.com
Utrecht Art Supplies Cleveland
1798 Coventry Road
Cleveland Heights, OH 44118
(216) 371-3500
The Ohio Collage Society, local affiliate of the National Collage Society
marks its 1st anniversary by sponsoring the 2nd annual Member's Show at
Mansfield Art Center in Mansfield , Ohio. Opening ceremonies will take place on Sunday September 21 at 2 PM. The exhibit runs through October 26.
The Ohio Collage Society is a new organization that is currently growing
its membership. Members exhibited work at Peninsula Art Academy in 2007.
Rebecca Langley, curator of the Pearl Conrad Gallery at the Ohio State
Extension Campus, will be the awards judge for this invitational exhibition.
The show will include 2 and 3-dimensional work using a variety of collage
techniques.
The Mansfield Art Center is open Tuesday - Saturday from 11-5 and Sunday
12-5. For more information on the exhibit call the Mansfield Art Center at
419 756 1700 or visit http://www.mansfieldartcenter.org.
For information on the Ohio Collage Society email rgrace44223@yahoo.com or gretchen5262@windstream.net
Don Getz will lead a mini-workshop on Monday, Sept. 15 at 7:30 PM. It's sponsored by the Hudson Society of Artists and will be held at the Barlow Community Center on Oviatt Street in Hudson, Ohio.
Don Getz asks that we make a series of small studies --- no bigger than 9x12 -- in the drawing media of our choice, then add color with watercolor washes, colored pencils, pastels or the media of our choice.
This will be a quick sketchbook course -- like in his new book.
HSA will have some paper and pencils available, but to get the most of the evening bring paper capable of taking color washes of the media that you usually use.
Don will also bring slides.
Summit Artspace Workshop
Watercolor Demo with Sally Heston
&
Oil Demo with Linda Misja
Saturday, September 13
1:00-3:00 pm
Free Workshop
No registration necessary
Summit Artspace
Akron Area Arts Alliance
140 E. Market St.
Akron, Ohio 44308
330-376-8480
akronareaarts@sbcglobal.net
www.summitartspace.org
This is just a sampling of the many events happening in the area. Visit www.AkronAreaArts.org for more events and details.
Hudson History Days
Saturday, Sept. 13, 8am-8pm
Re-enactments, music, demos, food
Actors Summit Theatre, 330-342-0800
www.actorssummit.org
Family Friendly Day
Saturday, Sept. 13, 10am-6pm
Historical portrayal tours
Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, 330-836-5533
www.stanhywet.org
Downtown @ Dusk
Thursday, Sept. 11, 6:30pm, FREE
Art-making for children, art talks, music
Akron Art Museum, 330-376-9185
www.akronartmuseum.org
Watercolor & Oil Demos
Saturday, Sept. 13, 1:00pm, FREE
Women's Art League of Akron
Summit Artspace, 330-376-8480
www.summitartspace.org
Guitar Virtuoso Ernie Hawkins
Saturday, Sept. 13, GAR Hall in Peninsula
Workshop 3:30pm, Concert 7:30pm
Peninsula Art Academy, 330-657-2248
www.peninsulaartacademy.com
Pat Boas Art Lecture & Reception
Thursday, Sept. 11, 6:00pm, FREE
Folk Hall, Myers School of Art
The University of Akron, 330-972-6030
www.uakron.edu/art
