eblast November 8, 2016

Next Meeting: Thursday November 10

 

We will gather at the Arboretum at 6 pm for social time.
The meeting will begin at 6:30 and be followed by a fun program presented by Dumay Gorham. 
 

Dumay Gorham, III is a Wilmington native and a graduate of NCSU and the Art Institute of Pittsburgh.  He has been welding and working in metal for 15 years. As one of the many talented artists at ACME Art Studios in downtown Wilmington, he specializes in custom metal sculpture and design projects by commission.  His work, which utilizes a variety of metals and finishing techniques, ranges from delicate tabletop pieces to large public installations.  He has also worked on a number of film and TV productions as a special effects technician.

Copper has always been Dumay's favorite metal. His exhibitions of creations in copper at Airlie Gardens, UNCW, NC Arboretum and elsewhere showcase his talent for bringing creatures, both real and imagined, into the third dimension.

 

Dumay will bring some of his smaller wonderful creations to our Thursday meeting, and tell us about his background and techniques.

The December Meeting will be a Special Dinner

 

You and a guest are invited to share our Holiday Dinner and Art Show

Thursday, December 8th, 2016

Social and Art Show at 6:00 pm - Dinner at 7pm

at

Cape Fear Country Club, 1518 Country Club Road, Wilmington, NC 28403

Deadline to reserve:  Thursday, December 1st

COST: $40 with cash bar

 

Our delicious Holiday Buffet will include Petit Tenderloin Fillet, Cedar Planked King Salmon, Tossed Salad, sides of various fresh Vegetables, with Roasted Potatoes and Rice Pilaf.  Dessert will be a mini trio of Key Lime Tart, Chocolate Covered Strawberries and Pot de Crème au Chocolat.

 

HOLIDAY ART SHOW :   Bring a new work to include in the exhibit.  We will vote on several Members' Choice Awards.  Work should be completed in the last two years, not previously shown in a WAA exhibit.  Framing is not necessary, but a label including your name, title, medium and size must be secured to the back of the work to be included.

 

RSVP and pay online at the WAA website at wilmingtonart.org, or fill out the reservation form below, including a check made out to Wilmington Art Association.  Mail to Priscilla Judy, 33 Second Street, Hampstead, NC 28443.  If you have special dietary restrictions, please call Gale Smith at 910 799-6503;  arrangements for vegans can be made.

 

Reservations must be received by Thursday, December 1st.

 

 

Randy McNamara Show
 

Randy McNamara's exhibition, CONSTANTS AND UNKNOWNS, in the Semans Gallery

of the Durham Arts Council Building, in Durham NC, runs from November 11 to January 13.

The opening reception is December 16 from 5-7 pm.
 

Call for Artists

Bellamy Mansion Announces Commemorative Post Card Contest for 2017 “Wilmington: Then and Now” Art Show and Sale
 

The Bellamy Mansion invites artists to submit their inspirational ideas of “Wilmington: Then and Now” to be named the 2017 Commemorative Postcard.

​The Bellamy Mansion  is excited to announce a commemorative postcard contest to be held in conjunction with its Spring 2017 Art Show. The art show will take place April 5 through May 26, 2017, during the Azalea Festival. The objective of the art show is to showcase Wilmington’s history, people, architecture, parks, flora and fauna, cemeteries, riverfront, bridges, beaches, etc. in original artwork. To help further increase the artistic opportunities of the show, we are seeking submissions of artwork for a commemorative postcard contest. The purpose of the contest is to design a postcard promoting the Bellamy Mansion Spring 2017 Art Show.

The commemorative postcard contest is open to all North Carolina artists 18 years of age and older. There is no fee to enter the contest. Winner(s) will be selected by the Bellamy Mansion Spring 2017 Art Show committee. The winner(s) will be announced on December 15, 2016 via Bellamy Mansion’s website, social media and email campaign. All artists may submit one 2-D or 3-D media. Along with their image or artwork, artists should submit a one-paragraph description of the design concept in a text file (.doc or .docx).  

 

The winning postcard(s) may be turned into a poster for promotional purposes. The original postcard artwork will be raffled off during the opening reception. The winning artist will receive 50% of the auction price or divided evenly if there is more than one winning artist. The other 50 percent of the proceeds from the auction will be donated to Bellamy Mansion and Museum. The winning postcard(s) will be reproduced and reprinted for resale and publicity. Artists grant permission and rights to use the postcard image with submission entry. 

 

Please upload all digital materials by December 1, 2016 to: info@bellamymansion.org. Or hand-deliver to the Mansion at 503 Market St, Wilmington, NC 28401. For questions, contact toniradcliffe23@gmail.com.     

 

About Bellamy Mansion

The Bellamy Mansion Museum of History and Design Arts, located in historic downtown, Wilmington, NC was built between 1859 and 1861. Located on Market Street in the heart of the extensive historic overlay district, this spectacular mansion is one of North Carolina’s finest examples of the art of architecture. Designed with Greek Revival and Italianate styling, the house was constructed with the labor of both enslaved skilled carpenters, and local, freed black artisans. The mansion is open for individual, group and school tours six days a week, hosts a rich educational program and features art exhibitions and musical programs.

 

Contact: Toni Radcliffe, Chair

Email: toniradcliffe23@gmail.com

Phone: 910-399-7956