eblast March 29, 2016

 

CALL FOR ARTISTS

2016 Statewide Art Competition

Exhibition and Sale for Visual and Heritage Arts

 May 20^th – May 22^nd

Venue:   theArtWorks^tm

                200  Willard St.

 

The Wilmington Art Association is participating in the SilverArts by sponsoring the Visual Arts and Heritage Arts two of the four categories of the SilverArts.

·         DEADLINE  to enter is  April 25^th

·         To qualify to enter you must be 50 years of age or over

·         Fee is $15 to enter

·         5 pieces of art work may be entered but ONLY 3 in one sub-category---

                     ex: 3 in oil and 2 in acrylic

·         Bin work will be accepted--10 pieces for 2D and 5 pieces for 3D ( 3D additional pieces considered as “bin work”)

·         No uploading of images

·         Judging will take place in each category separately

·         1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd place winners will have the opportunity to go to the state finals.

·         Exhibition and Sale---open to the public for 3 days----opportunity to sell your creations---

·         Reception and Award Ceremony May 19^th

 

FULL details and ENTRY FORM found on the WAA website:  www.wilmington-art.org

Entry form can also be picked up at theArtWorks^tm,  200 Willard St.

If you have any questions about Visual Art or Heritage Arts contact Erika Lawrence 910.792.9378

Binwork

At a recent meeting, we were discussing bin work that members can have at the Spring Show, and someone asked, "What is a bin?"
Great question.

A bin is also called a folding canvas print rack, and they are sometime listed as such on art supply web sites. Artists who work in 2D art, who paint or photograph, will find a bin very handy for holding their flat, unframed, wrapped and/or matted art pieces for shows. The art may be smaller in size and lower in price. Visitors to art shows enjoy looking through art in the bins, and often the pieces sell better than hanging or juried art.

Every WAA member is allowed to have a bin of their art - up to ten pieces - whether or not they are juried in to the show. This is a perk of being a member. 
However, members must provide their own bins, and must bring them on Monday April 4 with their art.
No bin. No participation.

If you need a bin of your own, you may want to order one. We would advise against the smallest size.
You may have to assemble it when it arrives.
You can check bins out using these links.

http://www.jerrysartarama.com/discount-art-supplies/studio-furniture/print-and-drying-racks/canvas-print-racks.htm

http://www.amazon.com/Jack-Richeson-692043-Canvas-Medium/dp/B00CWH3LQY/ref=sr_1_1?s=arts-crafts&ie=UTF8&qid=1458775828&sr=1-1&keywords=folding+canvas+print+rack

http://www.aswexpress.com/wholesale/storage-and-presentation/print-racks/canvas.html

Everything you need to know is on the prospectus. Scroll down to page 4 for binwork information.

eblast March 22, 2016

Spring Show Purchase Award Opportunities

 

Artists are invited to present their art patrons and friends with the opportunity for a Purchase Award.  With $100 or more, the patron/friend is invited to an early viewing of the show at 4:00 pm on April 7, 2016  where they may apply the amount given towards the purchase of any piece of artwork.  With the purchase, the total amount goes to the artist – no commission to the WAA.  It is a win for both the artist and the patron, especially if you have a piece that you know someone wishes to purchase. 
For interested artists, contact Janet Sessoms @ jbsessoms47@ec.rr.com.

Chad Smith Workshop Update

We still have one or two spots left in Chad's three day workshop in April. Those who attended his terrific plein air demo on Thursday know what a wonderful teacher he is. Don't miss this opportunity to enroll!  Click here to register.

Silver Arts Call for Artists

CALL FOR ARTISTS

2016 Statewide Art Competition

Exhibition and Sale for Visual and Heritage Arts

 May 20^th – May 22^nd

Venue:   theArtWorks^tm

                200  Willard St.

 

 

The Wilmington Art Association is participating in the SilverArts by sponsoring the Visual Arts and Heritage Arts, two of the four categories of the SilverArts.

·         DEADLINE  to enter is  April 25^th

·         To qualify to enter you must be 50 years of age or over

·         Fee is $15 to enter

·         5 pieces of art work may be entered but ONLY 3 in one sub-category---

                     ex: 3 in oil and 2 in acrylic

·         Bin work will be accepted--10 pieces for 2D and 5 pieces for 3D ( 3D additional pieces considered as “bin work”)

·         No uploading of images

·         Judging will take place in each category separately

·         1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd place winners will have the opportunity to go to the state finals.

·         Exhibition and Sale---open to the public for 3 days----opportunity to sell your creations---

·         Reception and Award Ceremony May 19^th

 

FULL details and ENTRY FORM found on the WAA website:  www.wilmington-art.org

Entry form can also be picked up at theArtWorks^tm,  200 Willard St.

If you have any questions about Visual Art or Heritage Arts contact Erika Lawrence 910.792.9378

 

 

Silver Arts

 

Silver Arts

 

The SilverArts is a statewide Art Competition for adults 50 and over. 

It is part of the Senior Games by the Sea which also includes a variety of athletic events.

The Wilmington Art Association is participating by sponsoring two of the four categories of the SilverArts, the Visual Arts 2D and the Heritage Arts 3D.  There is also the Literary Arts and Performing Arts.

 

·         Fee is $15 to enter

·         5 pieces of art work may be entered but ONLY 3 in one sub-category---

                     ex: 3 in oil and 2 in acrylic

·         Bin work will be accepted--10 pieces for 2D and 5 pieces for 3D ( 3D additional pieces considered as “bin work”)

·         No uploading of images

·         Judging will take place in each category separately

·         1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd price winners will have the opportunity to go to the state finals.

·         Exhibition and Sale  
Three days open to the public giving you an opportunity to sell your creations.

·         Reception and Award Ceremony

·         Deadline to enter April 25^th

FULL details and Entry Form is at the WAA website:   www.wilmington-art.org

If you have any questions contact Erika Lawrence 910.792.9378

About the Demo

Chad Smith is doing something very nice for members of the WAA.

This Thursday, March 17 from noon until three pm, he will be doing a demo for us at the Hannah Block Art Center for FREE.
Yes, you read that right. There is no cost to us.

You do not have to register either.

If you want to go, there is only one thing to do.
Show up at the Hannah Block Center at noon on Thursday and have a terrific three hours of art.
Yes, it is that easy.

Many thanks to Chad!

eblast March 8, 2016

 

Meeting is this Week!

 

Plan for a fun meeting with an interesting speaker, Photographer Kelly Starbuck, on Thursday evening. As usual, it will be at the Arboretum. Social time starts at 6:30, and the meeting officially begins at 7 p.m.

 

Spring Show Update

The show received a record breaking 399 pieces of artwork for the show!
They are now being seen by the juror. When jurying is complete, a list of accepted works will be posted on the WAA website, perhaps on March 22.

Thank you to all who participated. It will be a wonderful show.

 

WAA members are eligible to enter Bin work into the show. 
Complete information and guidelines for Bin work are in the Show Prospectus at www.wilmingtonart.org.

Trip to Museum in Raleigh

 

Join the Wilmington Art Association on a visit to the outstanding North Carolina Museum of Art on Tuesday, March 29th. 

 

SPACE LIMITED – SIGNUP NOW!

 

The museum buildings and its extraordinary collections are a treat in itself, added to which there are two special exhibitions on at the moment which you do not want to miss!  These are "Childe Hassam and the Isles of Shoals" and "Marks of Genius: 100 Extraordinary Drawings from the Minneapolis Institute of Art". A guided tour of the Hassam exhibition and a delicious lunch in the museum restaurant are included in the $35 cost of the trip.

 

For further details about this trip, see http://www.wilmington.org,/ or you can call Ann Lees on (910) 791-4137

 

Kudos!

 

Congratulations to Peggy Vineyard whose 36x36 acrylic painting Divergence won second prize at the Franklin Gallery Spring Show in Southport. 

 

 

 

 

Classes at Art Exposure

 

Beginning Oil Painting with Robert Rigsby

Saturday, March 12th 10:30am to 6pm

and Sunday, March 13th 1-6pm

Fee: $90.00

Minimum of 3 students and maximum of six

Join Robert who works strictly with oils to learn the basics of painting with oil. 
This class will give you working knowledge that you will need to take up this rewarding medium.

A supply list is available and some are available here at ArtExposure.
 

Handbuilding in Clay with Cindy Miles

See dates below

Fee: 150.00

$25.00 materials fee to Cindy on first day of class

All clay, glazes and firing included

Maximum of 4 students

• "All about Spring" - Think birds, bird houses, flowers, mushrooms, even fairies to create for a bright spring! Saturdays - April 16 and April 23 10:30 - 4:00pm

• "Sand, Sea, Surf" - Plan for a colorful exciting summer...create fish, mermaids, sea creatures, etc. Saturdays - May 21 and May 28 10:30 - 4:00

June, July, August classes TBA. You may contact Cindy or a representative from ArtExposure about beginning, intermediate, 1 on 1, adult and child, or teen classes.

All classes are limited to 4 persons, so register early online at ArtExposure50.com. All class materials, tools, and kiln firing are supplied. Receive a 10% discount on the class fee if you intentionally bring a friend. Bring drinks, snacks, and/or lunch if you would like.