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Tuesday, September 25, 2012


The 34th ANNUAL JURIED ART SHOW sponsored by the CASWELL COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS.

This show is limited to traditional two-dimensional artwork.

Calendar:
Delivery of Work
Mon - Wed, Oct. 1-3/ 8-4 PM
Opening Reception                    
Sunday, October  7th / 2-4 PM
Pick-Up Works Declined          
Monday, October 8th / by 4 PM
Exhibition On Display              
Sun, Oct. 7th thru Wed., Nov. 14th  
Exhibitors Pick-Up                  
Thurs.-Fri., Nov. 15-16 / 8-4 PM

For Additional Information, an application and prospectus please contact:

H. Lee Fowlkes - Email: ccarts@caswell.k12.nc.us or at 336-694-4591

Wednesday, September 12, 2012

The Junior League of Raleigh and Visual Art Exchange present "Small Treasures"

The Junior League of Raleigh (JLR) and Visual Art Exchange (VAE) present Small Treasures, a juried art exhibition October 24-28, 2012. This exhibit is a special feature of the JLR's A Shopping SPREE!, an annual four-day shopping fundraiser that attracts approximately 12,000 shoppers annually from around the country.

Small Treasures will be juried by Melissa Peden and Rory Parnell with over $1,000 in prizes.

Artists may enter up to two pieces exploring this year's theme of Small Treasures. In keeping with this year's theme, work must measure no more than 20x20". This exhibit is open to all two-dimensional artwork, excluding photography, by living Carolina artists.

For full entry information and online entry form, visit the Small Treasures website: http://www.jlraleigh.org/?nd=spreecarolinacolor


Entry deadline: September 28

To enter, please submit the following materials via US mail or submit electronically athttp://www.jlraleigh.org/?nd=spreecarolinacolorby September 28, 2012:

  • Entry form
  • $20 nonrefundable entry fee
  • Artist statement
  • Up to two JPEGs of your work on CD or via email to carolinacolorgallery@jlraleigh.org
  • Optional: Self-addressed, stamped envelope for return of application materials
Send completed entries to:
The Junior League of Raleigh
Attn: Small Treasures
PO Box 26821
Raleigh, NC 27611-6821
Questions about Small Treasures? Email carolinacolorgallery@jlraleigh.org.

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Free Creativity Workshop


Please plan to attend a free workshop with Chrystal Hardt  on the 22nd of September from 10:00 to 1:00 p.m. at the PCC studio space beside the Kirby Gallery.  

We will learn various fun techniques to stimulate the imagination and new ways of composing pictures that are personally significant. 
  
This is a process oriented workshop with an emphasis on stimulating new ideas for your art.  The workshop will be for beginners as well as experienced artists. No experience is necessary. 

Materials list:
charcoal
sketch pad/canvas
paints and brushes

There is limited space so please contact Chrystal Hardt to sign-up:

(336) 599-8587


 The date is September, 22nd from 10:00 to 1:00 at the PCC studio space beside the Kirby Gallery.
Links to organizations discussed at the September meeting:

Wilmington Art Association (WAA Annual Spring Art Show and Sale) - http://www.wilmington-art.org/

Fine Art America - http://fineartamerica.com/