Monday, October 12, 2015

eblast October 13, 2015


Two Reminders


CALL FOR ARTISTS

Art Show and Sale - Paint Out Wilmington


The Arts Council of Wilmington & NHC invites artists to Paint Out Wilmington!, our annual juried plein air in Wilmington, NC, October 11-17, 2015. Both painter and subject must be outdoors. The event is open to any artist who uses oil, watercolor, acrylic, pastels, pencil, or pen/ink.

CASH PRIZES - 1st Price $1000, 2nd Price $500, $3rd Price $250.

Artwork will be judged Saturday, October 17 at 10:00 am at Bijou Park on N. Front Street beside the Arts Council. Artwork will be on sale until 2:00 pm.


CALL FOR ARTISTS

Babes in Toyland Art Show
There are still a few opportunities for WAA artists to paint the performers in "Babes in Toyland" that will be presented by the Thalian Association Children's Theater December 3 - 6, 2015 at the Hannah Block Community Arts Center. 
Each participating artist will be assigned a performer to paint.  
The paintings will be created from reference photographs taken by the artists of the performers in their costumes two weeks prior to the event.
The paintings will be on display and for sale during the performances in the lobby of the HBC.
CRITERIA FOR ARTWORK
Mediums: watercolor, acrylic, oil, pastel, collage, charcoal or mixed media (no photography)
Size: Not to exceed 11” x 14” 
Price: Not to exceed $100 (Frames may be priced additionally)
All paintings must be ready to hang, framed or gallery wrapped.  (no sawtooth hangers)
The Community Art Center will receive 20% commission.
TIMELINE
November 1: Deadline for entry          
To enter: email or call Gretchen Murden at
                     gmurden@mac.com
                     910-395-4559
November 14: Photo Shoot at HBC  - 10 am  (time to be confirmed closer to the date)
November 30: Deliver paintings to HBC between 10 am and noon.  
                      Artists will be required to sign a consignment agreement form.
                      Paintings will then be hung for the art show.
December  3-6: “Babes in Toyland” performances
December 7: Pick up unsold artwork from 10 am - noon


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