Mickie Reitzel has a reception this Sunday from 4-5 at the Old Country Club Steak House (555 Community House Rd,  Roxboro, NC 27574).  All are welcome to stop by and see her artwork.

If you are interested in having a show at the Old Country Club Steak. House email Mickie at mreitzel@embarqmail.com.  The shows will be rotated every two months.

Meeting this week on Tuesday, February 5 at 7 pm at the Kirby!  Hope to see you there!

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