eblast March 17, 2015

SPRING SHOW

 

Thank you to all artists who entered the show and provided a wonderful variety of work from which the juror could select.

 

Congratulations to all of the artists who will be showing in the

WAA 33rd Annual Spring Art Show and Sale.

Please carefully read the Prospectus to be certain your work is framed and presented correctly.

Artists who are bringing bins and bin work need to read the Prospectus carefully!

There are very clear directions on how to present bin work.

READING THE PROSPECTUS CAREFULLY will reduce problems on entry day,

Monday, April 6 starting at 9 am and ending at 4 pm.

 

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SHOWS

Collective Works by Becky Bucci on exhibit through March 24 at

the Wilmington Council of Arts

ACES Gallery, 221 N. Front Street, Wilmington

 

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For details and dollar off admission coupon click here

 

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CATS

 

WAA / Thalian Association Children's Theater - Art Show  WAA artists in good standing are invited to paint the CATS Thalian Association's Children’s Theater performers in costume for an art show at the Hannah Block Community Arts Center. Paintings will be for sale during the performance dates of May 14-17, 2015. Sign up deadline is April 1st. Artists will photograph actors in costume on Saturday, April 25.  Paintings will be then be created from their reference photographs. For details click here. Questions? Contact Gretchen Murden at 910.395.4559 or gmurden@mac.com

 

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 ART FOR THE ARBORETUM

WAA has been asked to provide paintings OF the Arboretum Gardens to be

displayed in the Arboretum main office building and the hallway outside the gift shop.

One painting or photograph will be accepted from each artist. 

 

The framed or gallery wrapped art will be displayed for three months and be for sale with a 20% commission going to the Arboretum.  If the number of entries exceeds the space available, the artwork will be chosen by drawing names.  The remaining art will then be hung for the following three months.  Deadline for entry is April 1, 2015.

To sign-up contact Gretchen Murden at 910.395.4559 or gmurden@mac.com 

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BUDDING and BLOOMING

Application due April 1

Show will be held June 27.

 

Click here for sponsor form.

 

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CALL for ARTISTS

 

 

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ART IN THE ARBORETUM POSTER CONTEST

 

Are you interested in having your art on the poster for the Art in the Arboretum show that will be held in October 2015?

 

You may submit a jpeg image of watercolor, acrylic, or oil painting that represents the Arboretum and includes their iconic dragon to the AITA committee by May 29 for selection. The painting must be no larger than 35"x24" and the jpeg no larger than 2 mb.

 

Submit to Maria Williams mwillfont@gmail.com by May 29.

The winner will be notified by email.

For more info contact Maria at 910.791.2308 or mwillfont@gmail.com

 

Call for Artists WAA-Art Show-Thalian Association Children's Theater  WAA artists in good standing are invited to paint the children who will be performing in CATS at the Hannah Block Arts Center. The children will be there in costume on Saturday April 25 for the artists to photograph for reference photos. The finished paintings will be available for purchase during the actual performances that will run from May 14-17, 2015. Sign up deadline is April 1.   For details click WAA website For questions contact Gretchen Murden at 910.395.4559 or gmurden@mac.com   *****    Call for Artists     Please click on WAA website for more info

 

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Artists' Week Workshop

 

 

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WAA member Jackie Malpass is recovering from a compound fracture to her ankle. 
Please send greetings to brighten her stay in rehab.

    Davis Community
    Jackie Malpass
    Breakers - Rm. 13
   1011 Porters Neck Road
    Wilmington,  NC 28411

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Silver Arts

 

The WAA invites all 2D and 3D artists over the age of fifty to participate in the Silver Arts, a component of Senior Games by the Sea, to be held May 8 -10, 2015 at theArtWorkstm  200 Willard Street, Wilmington.

 

All first, second, and third place winners will have the opportunity, if they choose, to compete in the State Finals in Raleigh in the fall.

 

There are four categories in Silver Arts: Visual Arts, Heritage Arts, Literary Arts, and Performing Arts. The WAA is participating by sponsoring the Visual and Heritage Arts part of this state sponsored event.

 

            DEADLINE to enter is April 15th 

· Total entry fee into the SilverArts is $15.00

· 5 pieces of art work can be entered into Visual Arts and Heritage Arts. 

However only 3 pieces in any one sub-category are allowed. ex: 3 mixed media and 2 oils.

· NEW this year: BIN WORK will be accepted 2D-5 pieces and 3D-2 pieces 

· Each sub-category---oils, acrylic, watercolor, woodwork, pottery, etc. 

will be judged separately with two separate judges for 2D and 3D.

· Private Reception and Award Ceremony for artists and guests.

· Exhibition and Sale for Visual Arts and Heritage Arts ----  

Will be open to the public for 3 days May 8 to May 10th--

giving you the opportunity to sell your creations.

 

ENTRY FORMS can be PICKED UP at the following location:

                           theArtWorkstm, 200 Willard St. 

 

Click here for more information and printable entry forms   

                                          

Questions? CONTACT:   

 

Erika Lawrence 910.792.9378 for Visual Arts and Heritage Arts

                                        

Annette Crumpton 910.617.2011 for Literary Arts and Performing Arts

 

 

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Call for Artists

 

Plein Air at Wrightsville Beach

May 8 and 9, 2015

 

Plein air artists are invited to participate in the Wrightsville Beach Museum of History’s second plein air event. We will encourage the participation of the public in this event by inviting them to drop by and watch the artists as they paint. A portion of the sales of the works will support the museum.

 

Artists will have their canvases stamped at the museum beginning at 8 am on Friday May 8. Artists may paint until 2 pm on Saturday May 9. They will bring their paintings to the museum for A Wet Paint Sale 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm on the lawn and porch of the Wrightsville Beach Museum of History, 303 West Salisbury Street. The artists will gather and the public is invited to view and purchase an original piece of art. If the artist chooses, up to two unsold paintings per artist may be hung in the Museum through August.

Artists must register prior to the event. Registration will be limited to the first 40 artists who register and pay their registration fee. For more information, call the museum at 910-256-2569 or visit their website  www.wbmuseum.com .

 

 

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Save the Date 

 

We hope your year is off to a very creative start.

We want to be sure you get this year's Art in the Arboretum on your calendar.  SO!  SAVE THE DATE for OCTOBER 2, 3 & 4.  Last year was extremely successful for both artists and the arboretum. A large part of this success had to do with the quality of art you provided and the generosity you demonstrated by participating in the show. We hope that each of you will consider participating in this fun and exciting event again this fall!  

 

Looking forward,

 

The Art in the Arboretum Artist Committee

eblast February 24, 2015

Alert!

 

SPRING SHOW ENTRY DEADLINE MARCH 2 AT MIDNIGHT

AVOID WAITING TO THE LAST MINUTE

wilmingtonart.org

 

 

DAN BECK WORKSHOP

APRIL 20-22, 2015

A FEW SPOTS REMAINING

wilmingtonart.org

 

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Artists' Week

 

Betty Brown will be leading an art retreat/workshop at the Sea View Inn at Pawleys Island, SC from April 25 through May 1, 2015.

Click here for full information.

 

 

eblast February 17, 2015

Call for Artists

The Thalian Association Children 's Theater will be presenting the long-running Broadway show CATS at the Hannah Block Arts Center (HBAC) May 14 - 17, 2015.
On April 25, members in good standing of the WAA are invited to come photograph the children in costume to use as reference photos for finished works of art that will be exhibited and offered for sale during the running of the show. If you are interested in participating, please note the following information.

Artwork:
May be in any medium
Must be ready to hang
Must be reasonably priced
HBAC will receive 20% commission
Artists must sign a consignment release form when work is delivered
The Thalian Association will include publicity for WAA in their news releases and program for CATS

Timeline:
April 1 - Deadline to enter - gmurden@mac.com
April 25 - Accepted artists will come to HBAC to take reference photos.
May 8 - Artists to mail up to five entries to Gretchen Murden.
              Include name, title, medium, size, price.
May 11 - Deliver paintings to HBAC
May 13-17 - Art Show and Sale in the lobby of HBAC
May 18 - Pick up unsold paintings

Any questions? Contact Gretchen Murden @
gmurden@mac.com  
910-395-4559

 

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Nagasaki to Normandy:

Seven Global Decades of Images of War and Peace, Peoples and Cultures 

 

 

Wilbur Jones, retired Navy Captain, former assistant to President Ford, author, historian and world traveler, Wilmington native and member of WAA, will be exhibiting seven decades of photography at the Hannah Block Arts Center from February 25, 2015 through March 26, 2015. The exhibit will open with a reception from 4 to 8 p.m. on Feb. 25 in the USO/Community Arts Center, featuring beer, wine, hors d’oeuvres, and music by Duke Ladd.

See Wilbur Jones for more info

 

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Call for photographers

 

Coastal Review Online, a nonprofit news service covering the North Carolina coast, wants your best shots to tell the story of our coast and capture its character, whether wildlife, landscapes or environmental issues, or portraits of our people. You can submit one photo a week for as long as you like. Visit our submission guidelines page to learn more about the prizes and contest details. Cash prizes range from $50 to $450.

 

For questions, email Tess at photo@nccoast.org or connect on facebook or twitter: #CROphoto 

 

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Classes for Teens and Adults at ArtExposure

 

Introduction to Collage with Mary Ann

Saturday February 21st Intermediate

Saturday March 21st:  Advanced

10:30am - 1:30pm

Fee: $45

A $5 supply fee will be collected at the beginning of class.

There are three classes offered in collage.  The first class will show you how to create your own hand-painted papers.  An Intermediate class will continue the theme on February 21st and an Advanced class on March 21st.

 

Chalk Paint 101 with Denis Lemay

Saturday February 28

11am-1:00pm

Fee: $35

Supply fee:  Each participant will receive a one quart can of paint and wax for a cost of $60 that will be paid to the instructor on the day of the class.

This is not blackboard paint. Chalk paint is a wonder paint developed in England. It can be used over any surface WITH NO SANDING OR PRIMING. Loved by Shabby Chic furniture painters, it can be distressed and then waxed to give a smooth and professional look.

Bring a small item you would like to refinish. Frames, small shelves or step stools work well. (Something that can be completed in this 2 hour class.) Chalk paint will work on wood or metals. Please also bring a one to two inch brush, a couple of soft rags, one fine sanding block, and a sheet of fine shading paper.

 

Watercolor Techniques Studio with Mary Ann Rozear
Tuesdays 10am-Noon

This is a continuing class.

Fee: $175 for 6 weeks ($29 per week)

Want to try it first? A per day fee of $35. Join in at any time but preregistration is required. 

Mary Ann will show you the basics of creating watercolor washes: wet on wet, wet on dry and dry on wet, along with blending colors and controlling the process. This class is available for walk-ins who would like to try a class or have the instructor help with a project in progress.

 

For more info go to ArtExposure.

 

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Reminders of Upcoming Shows

 



 

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

February 10, 2015 eblast

Spring Show Info

 

Our annual Spring Art Show, an important part of Wilmington's Azalea Festival, is right around the corner!

The deadline for submission is midnight March 2, 2015.

 

However, since we will not be able to pay the entry fee and submit images of our artwork at the same time, it is recommended that, if you intend to enter the show, the entry fee be paid now, even if you have not decided what you will be entering. After you have received confirmation of your payment, you may then send images of your art. But do not wait until the last minute as there may be problems loading.
 

For the prospectus and more info, please go to the WAA website.

  

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Budding and Blooming Call for Artists

 

 

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Congratulations!

 

Randy McNamara's painting Metamorph was selected by Mr. Herb Jackson for the 2015 NC Artists Exhibition at the Betty McCain Gallery in Raleigh.

The show will run from March 1 to April 23.

 

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Interested in Figure Drawing?

 

Artist and art teacher Deborah Bondurant is looking for people who are interested in participating in a new class that will be held at the Hannah Block Center. It will probably be on a Wednesday night and will be $7 for two hours. If interested, call Deborah at 919-7918002 or email her at dbondurant45@gmail.com

 

 

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 Dan Beck Workshop

 

Dan Beck, juror for the Spring Art Show, will be having a three day Figurative Impressionism workshop Monday April 20 through Wednesday April 22 at his Castle Street studio. Classes will run from 9 AM to 4 PM. Space is still available. Cost for members is $400, non-members is $450, plus a $25 model fee. For more information, please go to the WAA website. 

 

 

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 Our regular meeting will be this Thursday.

Looks like a good one!



News of the Day

Next Meeting

 

The program for our upcoming February 12th membership meeting will be presented by metal artist, Michael van Hout.  Michael is well-known for his metalwork and animal sculptures, exhibiting widely including at UNCW and at Cameron Art Museum.  He has recently added the human form with an emphasis on portrait heads and seated figures to his subject matter.  His forms are presented in wire, sheet metal, papier mache, relief prints and wooden sticks.  Michael will share with us his witty, original work and describe his technique through a power point presentation.

As usual the meeting will take place at the New Hanover County Arboretum at 6.30pm, with a business meeting followed by the program.  We look forward to seeing lots of members there. 

Ann Lees

Education Chair

 

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NOTE: Artists Studio & Supplies Sales Event This Saturday!

Oops...Not "Art Sale" as in previous post.

 

 

 

REMINDER

Member Art Sale on Saturday from 10-2 at the Arboretum

 

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Spring Show Call for Artists!

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Orange Street ArtsFest Call for Artists

           
             The Thalian Association is seeking artists for the 20^th Anniversary Orange Street ArtsFest, Memorial Day weekend, Saturday May 23^rd from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm and Sunday May 24^th from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. The celebrated street fair is held on Orange Street next to the Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center, with some exhibitors inside the building. The popular juried show is the largest arts festival in downtown Wilmington and will feature over 60 artists with $550.00 in prize money.

             Applicants must submit a color photo of original work in acrylic, oils, watercolor, sculpture, drawing, graphics, wearable arts, leather jewelry, clay, glass, fiber, metal work or mixed media. Photographically or commercially reproduced work is also acceptable in limited editions, signed and numbered by the artist. For information about booth rental, deadlines and application process please visit wilmingtoncommunityarts.org or email Samantha Herrick, Community Arts Center Director at slherrick@thalian.org.

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Painting in Spain with Kirah along the beautiful Costa Brava

 

If you are interested in going, see last week's post for more info.