eblast for Feb. 27, 2017 CALL FOR ARTIST

2017 North Carolina Azalea Festival Children's Art Contest
Greetings Everyone, It is that time of year again – time to open the 2017 NC Azalea Festival Children’s Art Contest Gallery at the Community Arts Center! I hope you will be able to join us for the ribbon cutting with Mayor Bill Saffo and some of our lovely Azalea Belles - to meet the student artists and their families and enjoy some light refreshments.

Date: Friday March 31, 2017

Time: 5:00 pm, for about 30-45 minutes

Place: Community Arts Center in the Hannah Block Historic USO

Thank you in advance for your consideration in honoring some of Wilmington’s finest citizens, our elementary and middle school children!

 CALL FOR ARTISTS / MARCH DEADLINE DATES

Mad Hatter’s Tea Party
We are all mad here! Anything goes–whimsical, impractical, capricious, perplexing,curious or quaint.

Deadline for Entries: 5 pm, Saturday, March 11, 2017

For details and entry info   https://userfiles.faso.us/63615/5415.pdf

join our contact list

Show Dates:  March 18 through May 5, 2017

Wilmington Then and Now  Registration Deadline is March 15.

Presented by The Bellamy Mansion 

Check out all  additional details including application form on www.bellamymansion.org under upcoming events.

Please complete an application by March 15th. and send it to The Bellamy Mansion, 
503 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 to guarantee your space. 

 Or you may contact Ashley Relf

at 910-251-3700 Extension 303to complete the process.  

  Original art work is delivered to The Bellamy 3/30 1 pm - 4 pm or 3/31 11 am - 4 pm.  

ART IN THE ARBORETUM / Deadline for entries is March 31st. 

HI Artists,
We hope your imaginations are working overtime deciding what the Arboretum Sea Serpent will be doing in your art piece and we look forward to seeing the many submissions.

We have provided a few more details regarding the contest so check it out. 

The Art in the Arboretum Committee

ART CLASS

Have you ever wanted to learn the painting techniques of the OLD MASTERS? 

All levels of painters are invited to join our ongoing monthly class held at the ArtWorks, 200 Willard St, Wilmington. Instruction is by artist Marcelle Hooks from Raleigh who was mentored by the late 3rd generation Italian artist Frank Covino. Participants begin with selection of an Old Masters portrait and follow through using this method to completion.Learn to paint in the style of the Old Masters then integrate these fundamental techniques of VALUES, CONTRAST, COMPOSITION, AND MIXING COLORS into your own unique style of painting. If you have a passion to enhance your skill levels, contact Karen Masterson for more detaiiled information at www.klmastersn@yahoo.com.

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS

JOHN POON to teach 5 day workshop in Wilmington NC

May 22-26. ( Monday-Friday) Sponsored by Peacocks Fine Art.

it will be a studio workshop. The place to be determined. Cost will be $ 600.
Deposit of $150 to Jim Bettendorf to hold a spot. 

To reserve a place please send a check made payable to: Jim Bettendorf

mail to: 612 Windchime Dr. Wilmington, NC 28412.

Space is limited so it will be first come first served.

Any questions or concerns you may call Jim @ 910-254-4536.

This is a course description from John:

Mediums used in this workshop: Acrylic or Oil

This is a time-tested curriculum designed to help students develop a better understanding

for the fundamentals of color, composition, value, paint application and atmospheric perspective pertaining to landscape painting. 

Design discussions will focus on the subjects of emphasis and pattern,

with a goal to create more dynamic compositions. 

Students will also learn a reliable, step-by-step system for creating larger studio works from start to finish,with a working knowledge of color and value.

In addition to any prerequisite studies, this workshop will set as a goal 1-3 completed paintings for the week depending on the size of the canvas. 

Instruction will include lecture and slide presentation, demonstrations, critiques, and one-on-one time with each student.

The principles taught apply universally to a variety of mediums, and though demos will be done in acrylics, all students are welcome.

Finally, a class that deciphers the mysteries of age old concepts and breaks it down into simple, straight forward, easy to understand principles.

eblast for Art After Hours

Art After Hours 4 – Initial Invitation

This is the first announcement for Art After Hours – 4 to be held March 20,
Monday evening from 6 PM to 8 PM at Henry’s Restaurant, Barclay Commons.

The subject will be “Composing Painting Options from Photos” 

The discussion will be about photographing subjects for future art, evaluating them and cropping them to achieve several options for paintings.   Cropping will include thoughts about composition, center of interest, lighting, location of horizon, spacing of masses, shapes and values, etc.  We may take a photo and break it into four or five different layouts (horizontal, vertical, square, rectangular, etc).  

Each of you that sign up should be prepared to do some homework and also to furnish an example of a painting you have done from a photo, how you cropped and chose the composition.  

Again, if you are interested, please send an email to jdc001@mac.com .  Not texts, calls, letters, or messages via friends!  Look forward to this subject, which is a bit more ‘art oriented’ than the previous business and marketing sessions.

Space is limited to 30 people and will be on a first come, first serve basis.

Kirah Van Sickle Presentation on Feb. 22nd.

Kirah Van Sickle's presentation and handouts from Feb. 22nd. meeting
are on http://www.wilmingtonart.org under Members Gateway. 

For more information on Kirah please go to her website:http://www.kirahfineart.com./ 

eblast February 20

DON'T FORGET  WAA meeting this Wed. Feb. 22.  

Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at the Arboretum starting at 6 pm with social time. 

Our speaker this month is Kirah Van Sickle, and the topic is "The Art of the Critique",an overview of what judges, gallery owners and you as an artist look for in a dynamic, engaging work of art.
Kirah has over 30 years experience of working with galleries, juried shows and exhibits as a fine artist, illustrator, instructor and gallery member.  She has an MS in Scientific visualization and an MFA in Painting.  Kirah is a Golden certified artist-educator, (one of about 45 in the US), and comes highly qualified to guide us on this topic.
Please join us for this timely topic.

MEMBER NEWS:
BOB LeROY, Past President of WAA
Bob LeRoy is a past president of WAA.  Bob is a well-known, many time award-winning, and fabulous watercolor artist.  Bob is now 90 years old and is at home with Hospice as he has cancer.  Long time members will remember his inspiring paintings, his incredible talent, and homey West Virginia style, instruction workshops.  The family can use our prayers and cards if you are so inclined.   Address is 6720 Falcon Pointe, Wilm, 28411 .

STILL TIME TO REGISTER
Deadline is Feb.28th. and fast approaching, please get your entries in and

Let’s Make This A Great Show. 

Interested artists please visit - www.wilmingtonart.org for more information.

EXHIBIT OPENINGS WITH WORKS FROM WAA MEMBER ARTISTS

CHECKERED CAB Productions is proud to present an exhibit with DIVERSE WORKS' artists Peggy Vineyard, Katherine Wolf Webb and Liz Hosier at Pinpoint Restaurant at 114 Market St. in Downtown Wilmington, February 22 - April 17, 2017.  

An Opening Reception will be held Thursday, February 23, 6 – 8 PM.  

Everyone is invited to come see this exciting exhibit.   

RANDY McNAMARA AT BETTY RAY McCAIN GALLERY in  RALEIGH

Randy McNamara's painting, Schooled (48"x 60"), was accepted into the Raleigh Fine Arts Society's 2017 North Carolina Artists Exhibition to be held in the Betty Ray McCain Gallery in Raleigh. The opening reception is March 12 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and the exhibition runs through April 27.

STILL TIME TO ENTER

American Legion Post 167 sponsor Hampstead Fine Art Exhibition & Sale 

The American Legion Post 167 is sponsoring the Hampstead Fine Art Exhibition & Sale for 2D and 3D artists and crafts persons on February 25 & 26. 

We are attempting to start a show which will allow artists to put up for sale any number of originals and/or reproductions that will fit within allotted space. This is a departure from the usual "2 hanging originals and 10 in the bin".  Crafts people are welcome also.

For Show details and prospectus, please click here - Prospectus.

MARCH ENTRY DEADLINES

CALL FOR ARTISTS

Mad Hatter’s Tea Party 

We are all mad here! Anything goes–whimsical, impractical, capricious, perplexing,

curious or quaint.

Show Dates:  March 18 through May 5, 2017

Deadline for Entries: 5 pm, Saturday, March 11, 2017

for details and entry info     https://userfiles.faso.us/63615/5415.pdf

join our contact list

WILMINGTON THEN AND NOW

Presented by The Bellamy Mansion

Registration by March 15.  Accepting entries March 30 and 31.

Good news!!!   
To be more inclusive and allow artists more flexibility,  we have changed the size requirements for 2D art entries.  

Previously, the Prospectus stated that entries could not exceed 18” x 24” framed.  The requirements have been changed to 48” x 48”.  If you have a piece that exceeds that limit, consideration will be given on an individual basis.

 Please complete an application by March 15th. and send it to The Bellamy Mansion, 503 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 to guarantee your space. 

 Or you may contact Ashley Relf

at 910-251-3700 Extension 303to complete the process.  

  Original art work is delivered to The Bellamy 3/30 1 pm - 4 pm or 3/31 11 am - 4 pm.  

Check out all  additional details including application form on www.bellamymansion.org under upcoming events.

2017/2018 Art in the Arboretum Theme Art Piece Contest

Two years have passed since the inception of the “Art in the Arboretum Theme Art Piece Contest.” This year it is time once again to kick your imagination into high gear and decide what our rambunctious sea serpent will be doing.

- Entries must be 2-dimensional original artwork - Oil, acrylic, watercolor, or pastel  

- Entry Piece must be submitted to Arboretum no later than March 31st

- Deliver to the main office: 6206 Oleander Drive, Wilmington NC

- For questions call Roben Jarrett @ 910-798-7671

 USE YOUR IMAGINATION!! 

You decide what our sea serpent will be doing!!

Contest winner will be announced in early April.

JOHN POON to teach 5 day workshop in Wilmington NC 

      May 22-26. ( Monday-Friday) 

Sponsored by Peacocks Fine Art.

it will be a studio workshop. The place to be determined. Cost will be $ 600.
Deposit of $150 to Jim Bettendorf to hold a spot. 

To reserve a place please send a check made payable to: Jim Bettendorf

mail to: 612 Windchime Dr. Wilmington, NC 28412.

Space is limited so it will be first come first served.

Any questions or concerns you may call Jim @ 910-254-4536.

This is a course description from John:

Mediums used in this workshop: Acrylic or Oil

This is a time-tested curriculum designed to help students develop a better understanding

for the fundamentals of color, composition, value, paint application and atmospheric perspective pertaining to landscape painting. 

Design discussions will focus on the subjects of emphasis and pattern,

with a goal to create more dynamic compositions. 

Students will also learn a reliable, step-by-step system for creating larger studio works from start to finish,with a working knowledge of color and value.

In addition to any prerequisite studies, this workshop will set as a goal 1-3 completed paintings for the week depending on the size of the canvas. 

Instruction will include lecture and slide presentation, demonstrations, critiques, and one-on-one time with each student.

The principles taught apply universally to a variety of mediums, and though demos will be done in acrylics, all students are welcome.

Finally, a class that deciphers the mysteries of age old concepts and breaks it down into simple, straight forward, easy to understand principles.

WAA MEETING FEB. 22nd. and Diverse Works Feb. 23rd. at Pinpoint Restaurant.

Don't Forget To Mark Your Calendars

Meeting Next Week 

Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at the Arboretum starting at 6 pm with social time. 

Kirah Van Sickle will present an interesting program on Art of the Critique.

See you there!

Also mark your calendars for February 23rd.

CHECKERED CAB Productions is proud to present an exhibit with DIVERSE WORKS' artists Peggy Vineyard, Katherine Wolf Webb and Liz Hosier at Pinpoint Restaurant at 114 Market St. in Downtown Wilmington, February 22 - April 17, 2017.  

An Opening Reception will be held Thursday, February 23, 6 – 8 PM.  

Everyone is invited to come see this exciting exhibit.   

eBlast February 13

COUNTDOWN TO REGISTER
Only 15 days to register - Deadline is Feb.28th.  

I know that we are all busy putting the finishing touches on our entries and that time can slip by fast so this is a friendly reminder – Enter now and upload later. 

Let’s make this a great show. 

Interested artists please visit - www.wilmingtonart.org for more information.

STILL TIME TO ENTER

American Legion Post 167 sponsor Hampstead Fine Art Exhibition & Sale 

The American Legion Post 167 is sponsoring the Hampstead Fine Art Exhibition & Sale for 2D and 3D artists and crafts persons on February 25 & 26. 

We are attempting to start a show which will allow artists to put up for sale any number of originals and/or reproductions that will fit within allotted space. This is a departure from the usual "2 hanging originals and 10 in the bin".  Crafts people are welcome also.

For Show details and prospectus, please click here - Prospectus.

MARCH ENTRY DEADLINES

CALL FOR ARTISTS

Mad Hatter’s Tea Party 

We are all mad here! Anything goes–whimsical, impractical, capricious, perplexing,

curious or quaint.

Show Dates:  March 18 through May 5, 2017

Deadline for Entries: 5 pm, Saturday, March 11, 2017

for details and entry info     https://userfiles.faso.us/63615/5415.pdf

join our contact list

Wilmington Then and Now 

Presented by The Bellamy Mansion

Registration by March 15.  Accepting entries March 30 and 31.

Good news!!!   To be more inclusive and allow artists more flexibility,  we have changed the size requirements for 2D art entries.  

Previously, the Prospectus stated that entries could not exceed 18” x 24” framed.  The requirements have been changed to 48” x 48”.  If you have a piece that exceeds that limit, consideration will be given on an individual basis.

 Please complete an application by March 15th. and send it to The Bellamy Mansion, 503 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 to guarantee your space. 

 Or you may contact Ashley Relf

at 910-251-3700 Extension 303to complete the process.  

  Original art work is delivered to The Bellamy 3/30 1 pm - 4 pm or 3/31 11 am - 4 pm.  

Check out all  additional details including application form on www.bellamymansion.org under upcoming events.

Two years have passed since the inception of the “Art in the Arboretum Theme Art Piece Contest.” This year it is time once again to kick your imagination into high gear and decide what our rambunctious sea serpent will be doing.

- Entries must be 2-dimensional original artwork - Oil, acrylic, watercolor, or pastel  

- Entry Piece must be submitted to Arboretum no later than March 31st

- Deliver to the main office: 6206 Oleander Drive, Wilmington NC

- For questions call Roben Jarrett @ 910-798-7671

 USE YOUR IMAGINATION!! 

You decide what our sea serpent will be doing!!

Contest winner will be announced in early April.

                      JOHN POON WORKSHOP MAY 22-26

An opportunity to learn from nationally recognized artist and teacher,
                                          JOHN POON. 

John Poon to teach 5 day workshop in Wilmington NC May 22-26. ( Monday-Friday) 
Sponsored by Peacocks Fine Art.

It will be a studio workshop. The place to be determined.

Cost will be $ 600.
Deposit of $150 to Jim Bettendorf to hold a spot. 

To reserve a place please send a check made payable to: Jim Bettendorf

mail to: 612 Windchime Dr. Wilmington, NC 28412.

Space is limited so it will be first come first served.

Any questions or concerns you may call Jim @ 910-254-4536.

This is a course description from John:

Mediums used in this workshop: Acrylic or Oil

This is a time-tested curriculum designed to help students develop a better understanding

for the fundamentals of color, composition, value, paint application and atmospheric perspective pertaining to landscape painting. 

Design discussions will focus on the subjects of emphasis and pattern,

with a goal to create more dynamic compositions. 

Students will also learn a reliable, step-by-step system for creating larger studio works from start to finish,with a working knowledge of color and value.

In addition to any prerequisite studies, this workshop will set as a goal 1-3 completed paintings for the week depending on the size of the canvas. 

Instruction will include lecture and slide presentation, demonstrations, critiques, and one-on-one time with each student.

The principles taught apply universally to a variety of mediums, and though demos will be done in acrylics, all students are welcome.

Finally, a class that deciphers the mysteries of age old concepts and breaks it down into simple, straight forward, easy to understand principles.

ORANGE STREET CALL FOR ARTISTS

Join Thalian Association Community Theatre for the 22nd Annual Orange Street ArtsFest as we light up historic downtown Wilmington with a two day celebration of the Southeast's top artists. Experience colorful art booths, entertainment and delicious food on 2nd and Orange Streets and inside the Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center.

The Orange Street ArtsFest takes place 
Sat. May 27th 10 - 6 and Sun May 28th 10 - 5.    

For complete informationOrange Street Call For Artists
 or email Samantha Herrick, 
Community Arts Center Director at  slherrick@thalian.org.