Novemeber 26, 2013

December 6, 2013

5:00pm - 8:00pm

Sun Gallery and Gifts

Coastal Christmas Art Show

Featuring new coastal-inspired paintings by Clair Hartmann and 

photographs by Guy Pushée.

Also featuring art and stuff by Jody Belo, Jillian Boivin, Claudia 

Bustamonte, Chucklefish, Linda Hartman, Melissa Manley & Sara Westermark.

Music by Harpist Carole Bowman Green

Coffee by Lativa Coffee Company

and yummies by Apple Annie’s.

Sun Gallery and Gifts

4414 Wrightsville Ave.

910-443-6022.

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 December 14 & 15

 Saturday and Sunday
  Handmade Wilmington will host an Artisan Market at The ArtWorks, 200 Willard St, 12/14, 9-4; and 12/15, 10-4. Handmade items for sale including fine art, metal & beaded jewelry, crocheted scarves and dolls, pet products, doll clothes, upcycled art, glass items, unique fashion accessories, home décor, body care products, wood items and more. Handmade Wilmington is committed to supporting the local community and has chosen Feast Down East and the Food Bank of Eastern NC as beneficiaries of this market. Bring a food donation and receive a raffle ticket to win items donated by the vendors. Free admission.

November 21, 2013

Gail Henderson:  On Saturday, November 16, Gail passed away.  She was a long time member of WAA, an accomplished abstract artist, beloved mother and grandmother, and an extraordinary person.  She and her husband, Dennis, moved to Edgewater, Maryland last May to be closer to their daughters and their families.  A memorial service will be at the First Presbyterian Church, 171 Duke of Glouchester Street, in Annapolis at 2 PM on Friday, November 22. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Gail H Henderson Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Muddy Creek Art Guild, 5221 Al Jones Drive, Shady Side, MD 20764.  For Gail’s home address, login to the WAA Member’s Gateway and access the Members Directory.
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Nov. 22 , 5:30 till 9:00
Charcoal Portraits by Christine
Downtown ArtWalk Showcase
On Display at Manifest , located at the corner of Chestnut and Front Street,
A special tribute to William Paco Strickland.
Music Accompaniment By Galan Hunsucker . 

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32nd  Annual Juried Spring Art Show and Sale
The Wilmington Art Association is pleased to announce the 32nd Annual Juried Spring Art Show and Sale on April 11 – 13, 2014.  This year, WAA will be accepting both 2-D (fine art and photography) and 3-D artwork.  Online entry will begin January 13, 2014.  For further details and the prospectus, go to www.wilmingtonart.org <http://www.wilmingtonart.org/> .


Liz Hosier
springshow@wilmingtonart.org

November 19, 2013

Gail Henderson:  On Saturday, November 16, Gail passed away.  She was a long time member of WAA, an accomplished abstract artist, beloved mother and grandmother, and an extraordinary person.  She and her husband, Dennis, moved to Edgewater, Maryland last May to be closer to their daughters and their families.  A memorial service will be at the First Presbyterian Church, 171 Duke of Glouchester Street, in Annapolis at 2 PM on Friday, November 22. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Gail H Henderson Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Muddy Creek Art Guild, 5221 Al Jones Drive, Shady Side, MD 20764.  For Gail’s home address, login to the WAA Member’s Gateway and access the Members Directory.

Nov. 11, 2013

WAA GALLERY INFORMATION

If you would like to exhibit in the WAA Gallery, login at the top right of the WAA website to read the Registration Terms, then click the green CLICK button to sign up on SignUpGenius by November 19th.
On Wednesday, November 20th please either pick-up, drop off or, if you currently have artwork exhibited in the WAA Gallery and would like for it to remain on display for the November 20th – December 18th exhibit write “REMAIN” in the information box on SignUpGenius.
Please join us November 22nd from 6:00-9:00 for Fourth Friday at 120 2nd Street.

Nov. 7, 2013

WAA MEMBERS’ MEETING!!

Please join us on Thursday, November 14^th

at St. Paul’s Church Reception Hall,

located at the corner of 16^th and Market Streets

6:30 for the Social Hour

7:00 for the Business Meeting 

Followed by a wonderful demonstration of “Cold Wax Techniques” by our own, Liz Hosier!

Hope to see you there!!

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Art Classes!

Fun with Color in Oil

Join Barbara Bear Jamison for her "Fun with Color" workshops on November 12 and November 19 from 11 am- 1 pm at Urban Revival. An award winning Wilmington native, Barbara is known for her work in oil and is popular as a teacher. Both classes are for all levels (including beginners!!) and in each class students will have a painting to take home. Each class stands alone, but is not the same lessons...take one or both. $35 per class/ Students provide their own supplies.

Call or email Barbara to save your place:

bbearjamison@gmail.com

910-352-0348

Supply list

Sketch book

pencil

Pink eraser

Flat bristle brushes in sizes 4 and 8

Palette knife

apron

Odorless turpinoid (please no odor!!)

Container for turpinoid (small lidded jar)

Paper towels

Trash bags (the plastic ones the grocery store packs your groceries into are fine)

Table top easel

 2 Canvas per day 8 x 10 or 11 x 14

Palette (either disposable, wooden, or Lucite are fine)

Oil paints:

Alizarin Crimson

Cadmium red light

Ultramarine blue

Cobalt blue

Yellow ochre

Cadmium yellow lemon or light

Cadmium yellow

Titanium white

Optional colors: Sap green, turquoise, paynes grey, cadmium orange

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 Call for Artists
The 32nd Annual Juried Spring Art Show & Sale

Poster Art Contest

The 2014 Spring Show Committee announces the Poster Art Contest for the 32nd Annual Juried Spring Art Show & Sale (Show).  The winning artwork will be featured on a framed poster to be auctioned off at the Show; posters available for sale at the Show; smaller posters, cards, and invitations; and other publicity material for the Show.

Entry requirements·            Current membership (2013-2014) in the WAA·            Artwork in any 2-D media and on any non-offensive subject·            One piece of artwork per artist

Submission requirements·            Entry must be emailed to betsy.heckethorn@gmail.com .  Your entry should include artwork in          .jpg format as well as artist’s name, address, phone number and email address.·            Signature on the artwork must be blocked.·            Submittal of entries opens November 1, 2013.                 ·            Deadline to receive entries is midnight, Monday, December 2, 2013.

SelectionThe Show committee will select the winning artwork in early December 2013.   The winner will be contacted immediately and announced on Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at the WAA Holiday Banquet. 

Selected Artwork  <http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=3303461049023216603> The selected artwork may not be entered into the Show.  The artist will be responsible for framing the artwork in a professional manner for display at the Show.  The artwork may be offered for sale; however, it is not required to be for sale.  If the artwork is sold during the show, the standard 30% commission will be due WAA.   A framed poster will be on display and auctioned off at the Show with proceeds to benefit WAA. The artist will be asked to sign posters during the Show reception on Thursday, April 11, 2014.   All proceeds from poster sales will benefit WAA. 

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Nov. 1, 13

Nov. 1, 2013

  

 Call for Artists

The 32^nd Annual Juried Spring Art Show & Sale

Poster Art Contest

The 2014 Spring Show Committee announces the Poster Art Contest for the 32^nd Annual Juried Spring Art Show & Sale (Show).  The winning artwork will be featured on a framed poster to be auctioned off at the Show; posters available for sale at the Show; smaller posters, cards, and invitations; and other publicity material for the Show.  
 

Entry requirements

·            Current membership (2013-2014) in the WAA

·            Artwork in any 2-D media and on any non-offensive subject

·            One piece of artwork per artist

Submission requirements

·            Entry must be emailed to betsy.heckethorn@gmail.com .  Your entry should include artwork in          .jpg format as well as artist’s name, address, phone number and email address.

·            Signature on the artwork must be blocked.

·            Submittal of entries opens November 1, 2013.                 

·            Deadline to receive entries is midnight, Monday, December 2, 2013.

Selection

The Show committee will select the winning artwork in early December 2013.   The winner will be contacted immediately and announced on Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at the WAA Holiday Banquet.  

Selected Artwork

 The selected artwork may not be entered into the Show.  The artist will be responsible for framing the artwork in a professional manner for display at the Show.  The artwork may be offered for sale; however, it is not required to be for sale.  If the artwork is sold during the show, the standard 30% commission will be due WAA.   A framed poster will be on display and auctioned off at the Show with proceeds to benefit WAA. The artist will be asked to sign posters during the Show reception on Thursday, April 11, 2014.   All proceeds from poster sales will benefit WAA.