General Meeting Thursday November 12, 2015
Program presented by Justine Ferreri
The Wilmington Art Association will present the work of Justine Ferreri at its November 12th meeting, which is open to the public. The meeting will be at the New Hanover County Arboretum, 6202 Oleander Drive. A social at 6:30 will be followed by a short business meeting, and the program is from 8 - 9 PM.
Justine Ferreri was born in Arumagawa, Japan. She has lived in North Carolina more than half her life and considers herself a true blue North Carolinian who now creates her art and grows her business in Wilmington.
As a young woman, Justine studied art, mostly in the performing fields of ballet, modern dance, guitar and musical theater. She says, "Sculpture fell into my lap by accident." Her eyes light up as she tells the story ...
"My husband and I were in the hotel and restaurant business, and I was decorating our restaurant in Wilmington named Justine's. As the theme was an Italian festival, I decided to make full scale papier-mâché people eating and sitting in the restaurant. From those first pieces I was offered several commissions, and then a local gallery asked me to exhibit. I evolved later into using polymer clay and finally to my medium now, earthenware. My works really do reflect my life. My feeling for the Japanese culture and my dancing can be seen in many of my works. My jesters and circus pieces come from living in Wildwood, New Jersey and the carnival atmosphere of the boardwalk. My sea creatures come from the fact I've always lived near the water. All of my works whether large or small are a part of me."
An avid reader and lover of Sci-Fi, many of Justine's works are based upon things she has read. She draws from her vast knowledge of mythology, legends, and her own series of unpublished short stories. Pulling from her constantly flowing imagination, Justine creates a world in clay that comes to life before your eyes - each sculpture a conversation piece for your home, your office, or as a unique gift for friends, family members or clients.
To date, Justine's portfolio of animated creations includes a collection of clay goddesses, wall plaques, prayer angels, "bubble-boys", beach items, mermaid door pulls, and a large collection of original pieces.
In addition to her gallery pieces, Justine regularly donates valuable originals to the Wilmington Domestic Violence Shelter and Services, the North Carolina Jazz Festival, Susan G. Komen Foundation fundraisers, First in Families of Southeastern North Carolina, and Cape Fear Literacy Council.
2016 Spring Show Poster Art Contest
For the 34th Annual Juried Spring Art Show & Sale
The 2016 Spring Show Committee announces the Poster Art Contest for the 34th Annual Juried Art Show & Sale (Show). The winning artwork will be used to publicize the Show and will be featured on a framed poster to be auctioned off at the Show. The image will also be on posters, smaller posters, cards and invitations that will be for sale during the show.
Entry requirements· Current membership (2015) in the WAA· Artwork in any 2-D media and on any non-offensive subject· *New Submission Option High quality resolution images of 3-D work.· One piece of artwork per artistSubmission requirements· Entry must be emailed to bcarter.art@outlook.com. Your entry should include artwork in .jpg format as well as artist’s name, address, phone number and email address.· Signature on the artwork must be blocked.· Submittal of entries opens October 1, 2015· Deadline to receive entries is 8pm Eastern Standard Time, Saturday November 28, 2015.SelectionThe Show committee will select the winning artwork on Tuesday December 01, 2015. The winner will be contacted immediately and announced on Thursday December 10, 2015 at the WAA Holiday Banquet.Selected ArtworkThe selected artwork may not be entered into the Show. The artwork will be displayed at the Show and may be offered for sale; however, it is not required to be for sale. If the artwork is sold either prior to or during the Show, the standard 30% commission will be due WAA. A framed poster will be on display and auctioned off at the Show with proceeds to benefit WAA. The artist will be asked to sign posters during the Show reception on Thursday April 7, 2016. All proceeds from poster sales will benefit WAA.
Joan McLoughlin
