December Show

Please be reminded that artwork will be accepted for the December show on Saturday, December 1 from 1:00- 4:00 pm.  

The theme is "Jubilation".

Size requirements are for work that will fit into a space allotted similar to two 24 x 24 paintings for each artist.

The reception will be held on December 6th - more details to follow later. 

Meeting tonight!  Tuesday, November 6 at 7 pm at the Kirby!

Meeting is changed for October - It's Tuesday, Oct. 9  2012

7:00 pm at the Kirby Gallery

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

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.

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:

canddhardt@embarqmail.com

(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/

29th Annual BAL Fine Arts Competition

The Burlington Artists League in conjunction with the BAL Fine Arts Gallery will be hosting the 29th Annual Fine Arts Competition that will be open to the public. Opening Reception is on Sunday, October 7, 2012 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM.  Best In Show cash Awards will be as follows: $250.00 First place; $200.00 Second place; and $150.00 Third place. Additionally 1st, 2nd, 3rd and Honorable Mention non-cash recognition ribbons will be awarded to each entry category and all awards will be announced at the reception.  All eighteen years or older artists are welcome to submit art for the competition.

Entry Requirements:

Submit Artwork either Tuesday, Sept. 25 or Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012 from 1:00 to 7:00 pm at the Burlington Artists League Fine Arts Gallery.  Entry forms must be completed and fees submitted at the time art is received.

Only original composition works by the artist, completed in the past two years, in drawing, painting, graphic art, collage, photography, sculpture, jewelry and mixed media, will be accepted and judged.

The entry fee is $30.00 for non-members and $15.00 for members of the Burlington Artists League that have joined at least 30 days prior to the competition entry date.  This fee enables the artist to present up to three pieces for the competition.

The Burlington Artists League welcomes new members for an annual membership fee of $25.00.  The forms are available at the Gallery or online at: http://www.BALartists.com

Art Guild of Person presents:

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Exhibiting at the

Kirby Gallery

213 North Main Street

Roxboro, North Carolina 27573

Open to all Person County Art Guild members.

Art Guild of Person County membership:

$25.00 for 1 year, see website or call for details.

                                    ● All 2-dimensional work must be framed, wired, and ready to hang. 
                                       (Painting on gallery canvas can be frame free, but must be wired.

                                    ● Images on paper should be under glass.

                                    ● Maximum size is 48” x 48”.

                                    ● Freestanding work has a maximum height of 60”.

                            The Kirby Gallery reserves the right not to exhibit unsuitable work.

           Artists are responsible for 10% commission fee to be deducted from

        sales price in the event of the sale of a piece of artwork.

                                   Drop off:                 Friday, August 31st                   1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

                                                                     Saturday, September 1st       10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

                                  Opening Reception:  Friday, September 7th             6:00 - 8:00 PM

                                  Pick up:                      Tuesday, October 2nd           1:00 - 7:00 PM

Emerging Artist Grant Program

The Kirby Gallery, located at 213 N. Main Street, Roxboro, NC, is hosting the Durham Arts Council's emerging artist information session on August 7, 2012 at 6 PM. The Emerging Artists Grant Program provides career development grants to individual artists at turning points in their careers.  Top amount they can request is $1,500.  Applications are due at the Durham Arts Council on September 12.  Artists who are at least 18 and have been residents of Person County for at least one year on September 12 2012 are eligible.  The information session is just an informal discussion that allows applicants to ask questions and discuss possible projects.  Artists do not have to attend the information session to apply to the program, but we do recommend it. Please visit the Durham Arts Council website for more information and links to the applications. Please call Erin Ganey at the Kirby Cultural Arts Complex 336-597-1709 if you plan to attend.

CALL FOR ENTRIES - Appalachian Pastel Society, Asheville, North Carolina

The Appalachian Pastel Society invites artists to submit work for their 2012 National Juried Exhibition to be held October 18 - December 14, 2012 at The Asheville School in Asheville, North Carolina. More than $2,000 in cash prizes and art supply gift certificates will be awarded, including a $1,000 Best in Show Cash Award.  

Juror for the 2012 APS National Exhibition is Richard McKinley, PSA, PSWC-DP, NPS. 

Richard McKinley has been a professional working artist for 38 years and has over 35 years of teaching experience, including several DVDs on pastel painting. A book that compiles years of his published Pastel-Pointers columns and blogs for the Pastel Journal Magazine titled “Pastel Pointers, Top Secrets for Beautiful Pastel Paintings", was released in November 2010. For more information, visit Richard’s website at  www.mckinleystudio.com

Paintings submitted must be 80% soft pastel (not oil pastel).  Submission is made via digital images in JPEG format on a CD.  Artists may submit up to three images.  Entry is $25 for APS members, $35 for non members.  Deadline for receiving entries is August 8, 2012. Visit the APS website for prospectus at http://www.appalachianpastelsociety.org/national-exhibitions/, or send a SASE to Carol Branton Morrow, 108 Flame Azalea Drive, Swannanoa, NC 28778, phone 828.686.7549.

Artfest 2012 Winners Announced

On Friday May 11^th, the Art Guild of Person County held its annual opening reception for Artfest at the Kirby Cultural Arts Complex in uptown Roxboro, NC. 26 local and regional artists entered up to 2 pieces of artwork each to compete for awards and prize money in 4 categories. The public was invited to view the art, chat with the artists and to enjoy the guitar work of Michael Thompson. During the reception, Sari Sauls announced the winning entries and awarded each artist their ribbon and prize.

And the winners are:

Best in show

 Kate Lagaly - Paper 


1st Place:

 Adrienne Knowles - Hard Surface

 Don Marlowe - Paper
Sari Sauls - Photography / Digital

Jude Lobe - 3 Dimensional


2nd Place:
Chrystal Hardt - Hard Surface

Liz Guzynski - Paper
Randy Billingsley - Photography / Digital
Virginia Nix - 3 Dimensional


3rd Place
Pat Ewalt - Hard Surface

Susan Beamish - Paper
Jessie Armacost – Photography / Digital
Denise H Pegram - 3 Dimensional

Congratulations to all the winners!

1st Art Guild of Person County scholarship awarded to Morgan Ayers

On Tuesday, April 3rd during the Piedmont Community College student art reception, student Morgan Ayers was awarded the first scholarship from the Art Guild of Person County. 

The scholarship fund was created when Ken and Marlene Coulter donated their winnings from Artfest prize money to help a Piedmont Community College student enrolled in the fine arts program. Because of their love for art and education and their belief of giving back to the community, they wanted to donate their winnings. The Art Guild, in following its mission to nurture artistic expression, donated the rest of the money that the Piedmont Community College Foundation needed to make this scholarship a reality.

The scholarship recipient Morgan Ayers is a 2011 graduate from Roxboro Community School and is completing her first year in the Fine Arts program at Piedmont Community College. Her goal is to graduate from PCC and transfer to UNC Greensboro to study graphic design and minor in dance. In Morgan’s first year at PCC she has been the Vice President and the President of the Creative Minds Club and has volunteered at StepN2TheArtZ. While at Roxboro Community School she was very active as Captain of the Color Guard, member of the Art Club, Student Council Secretary, and founder and President of the French Club.


Morgan, as well as several other students of Piedmont Community College, also received a student membership for a year to the Art Guild of Person County. Other students receiving a free membership are Virginia Nix, Lance Cook, Ronnie Blevins and Justin Ashley.