E Blast May 8,2017

MAY 11th.  Opening Reception for Jay DeChesere's 

Pastels, 

Watercolors 

and Mixed Media.

MAY 26 LIZ HOSIER COLD WAX AND OIL PAINT WORKSHOP AT CAMERON ART MUSEUM Liz Hosier is having a one day workshop at the Cameron Art Museum May 26th.  If you would like to explore oil paint and cold wax this would be a great opportunity for you.  Sign up through the Cameron Art Museum. Exploring Cold Wax/Oil on paper – Friday, May 26: Students will explore the use of oil and cold wax on different types of paper creating quick studies and sketches.  For complete details and registration  - http://cameronartmuseum.org/index.php?c=workshops   If you have any questions - elizhosier@gmail.com June 1st.  Betty Brown Retrospective “Captain Charlie’s” – oil painting by Betty Brown ©1996 From the collection of Melissa and Bryson Thomason, Greenville, SC Betty Brown Retrospective OPENING RECEPTION and GALLERY TALK June 1 – 5:30 – 7:00 pm CAB Gallery – Cultural Arts Building 5270 Randall Drive UNC-Wilmington Wilmington, NC June 1 – July 27, 2017 Summer gallery hours – noon to 4:00 pm Monday through Thursday

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR JUNE 8TH-

PUT YOUR SUNSCREEN ON AND BRING YOUR FAVORITE PICNIC SALAD OR DESSERT

WAA PICNIC - JUNE 8, 2017 - 4PM to 8PM

A reminder for everyone that the WAA Picnic will be taking place on June 8 from 4PM to 8PM at HUGH MACRAE Park at Picnic Shelter #5. 

The address is S. College Road and Lake Avenue in Wilmington. 

We are in need of some Grill Masters and  several people to set up and break down tables. If you are planning to attend and are interested in helping please let Barbara Tuzzeo know by e-mail at Barbara4art@gmail.com

We ask that you also include what you will be bringing for the Buffet, either Salad or Dessert.  Soft Drinks and Hot Dogs and Hamburgers will be provided byWAA.

This will be our last meeting until September, so please plan to attend.   

CALL FOR ARTISTS

MAY 27TH. & 28TH. ORANGE STREET CALL FOR ARTISTS FOR MAY 27TH. & 28TH. 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 information Orange Street Call For Artists  or email Samantha Herrick,  Community Arts Center Director at  slherrick@thalian.org.  JUNE CALL FOR ARTISTS JUNE 22-24, 2017  Deadline is June 1, 2017

JUNE 26-JULY 15, 2017

Deadline is June 10, 2017.

SOUTHPORT SUMMER REGIONAL SHOW 

THE ASSOCIATED ARTISTS OF SOUTHPORT SUMMER REGIONAL SHOW 

The Associated Artists of Southport, NC is accepting entries through June 10, 2017 for the Summer Regional Show (juried art show) to take place June 26, through July 15, 2017.  Robert Joyner (2D) and Shane Mickey (3D)  will judge from actual work.  All work will be displayed at Franklin Square Gallery in Southport, NC.  Prospectus attached.  For complete details go to www.franklinsquaregallery.com.

   

AUGUST CALL FOR ARTISTS

AUGUST 17 to AUGUST 19th.

LANDFALL 18TH ANNUAL ART SHOW
The Landfall Foundation is very pleased to announce the 18th Annual Art Show and Sale will be held on August 17th-19th,2017. The Preview party and awards will be on Wednesday August 16th, 2017.
We are so excited that the Art Show has a new home this year!  The show will be held in the main ballroom at the Nicklaus Clubhouse in Landfall. Just like in years past, our exhibition is open to the first 100 artists who register, 18 years of age and older, and live in North Carolina.

We are currently doing some work on our website so the details are NOT posted yet but will be available soon.  The registration for the show will open on Monday May 1st, 2017  at 8:00am. 

More information coming soon.

Call For Artists The MC Erny Gallery at WHQR is currently accepting submissions from artists for the next ten shows that will run from July 2017 through early 2019. Artwork must be two dimensional and able to hang on a wall.    Artists must electronically submit their information along with three examples of artwork by May 24, 2017. A jury will meet in May to select the artists. We ask that submissions include an artist statement, dimensions, medium, pricing suggestions, and any suggestions and/or ideas for an exhibit at the WHQR Gallery. WHQR's MC Erny Gallery Specifications  The MC Erny Gallery  has approximately 900 square feet of total floor space. There is roughly 66 feet of linear wall space, and the ceiling height is approximately 12 feet. Regularly Gallery hours are Monday - Friday from 10AM to 4PM. Regularly Gallery hours are Monday - Friday from 10 am to 4 pm. Exhibition Details Art exhibitions rotate every two months. WHQR will host an opening reception and one additional reception on Fourth Friday nights. The artist(s) is/are expected to pay for 50% of the reception costs. The majority of the pieces must be available for purchase. WHQR will retain 35% of the sale price as a commission. If you have any questions about submitting your artwork please email Emily Fulbright at webservices@whqr.org.