Larson Gallery is accepting entries for Nature By Design: New Directions in Fiber and Jewelry, a new biennial national juried exhibition. The New Directions in Fiber and Jewelry series is a “redefinition” of Art to Wear, the fiber and jewelry biennial that has been hosted by Larson Gallery for nine years. New Directions in Fiber and Jewelry offers a broader platform for fiber and jewelry artists beyond garment or wearable art. This year’s theme is Nature by Design. Submissions may include wearable objects in fiber and jewelry media as well as sculpture, wall hangings and other mixed media work.
This year’s jurors are Lou Cabeen, Associate Professor - Fibers at the University of Washington and Sharon Campbell, co-founder of Art Jewelry Forum. Approximately $3,000 in prize money will be awarded.
Applicants should send CDs with images of actual work to be considered. Entries sent by mail (USPS/Fed-EX/UPS) must be received by 5 pm, February 19, 2010. Entries may also be hand-delivered to the Larson Gallery, on the Yakima Valley Community College Campus, 16th and Nob Hill. Hand-delivered entries will be accepted February 16 through 19, 10am to 5pm. Entry fees are $12 per submission with a maximum of 4 submissions per artist.
Only original artwork not previously shown in a juried exhibition at the Larson Gallery and completed during the preceding two calendar years will be considered. All artwork must be designed and executed by the exhibiting artist. Artwork that is known or suspected to be a direct copy of published/copyrighted material will be disqualified. For information visit www.larsongallery.org or call (509) 574-4875. Prospectus will be available online or in the mail (if requested) December2009. For prospectus write to Larson Gallery, Yakima Valley Community College, P.O. Box 22520, Yakima, WA 98907 or e-mail gallery@yvcc.edu.
The exhibition opens April 9 and runs through May 5, 2010.
Contact: Larson Gallery, Cheryl H. Hahn, 509-574-4875
Monday, September 28, 2009
Sunday, September 20, 2009
AIA Portland hosts Architecture+Design Festival
By Christine Selk, The Oregonian
The Portland chapter of the American Institute of Architects and the Center for Architecture will host the citywide Architecture+Design Festival in October.
The festival kicks off Oct. 1 with a free opening-night party and continues through the rest of the month. Events will include design awards, architecture tours by foot and bicycle,
lectures and discussions, and a weekly film series.
Saturday, September 19, 2009
TRUST YOUR EYE: How to Acquire Art in Seattle
Artist Trust and Seattle Art Dealers Association invite you to TRUST YOUR EYE: How to Acquire Art in Seattle
Panel :: Art Tour
September 24, 2009 :: 6-8:30pm
Foster/White Gallery, 220 3rd Ave S, Seattle
Curious, new and practicing art collectors alike will be inspired and delighted as this lively panel explores diverse perspectives on looking at art, the joy of collecting, and developing a personal vision—while regaling the audience with stories of Northwest art and artists.
Local gallery tour :: Refreshments served
Tickets :: $50
206/467-8734 x17 :: sheila@artisttrust.org
www.brownpapertickets.com/event/80103
All proceeds benefit Artist Trust’s grants and resources for Washington State artists of all disciplines.
With
David F. Martin :: Co-owner, Martin-Zambito Fine Art
David is co-owner of Martin-Zambito Fine Art and is an independent arts researcher and historian who has documented the art history of Seattle and the Pacific Northwest since 1986. www.martin-zambito.com
Herb Pruzan :: Collector
Herb and Lucy Pruzan started their multi-faceted art collection as newlyweds. As a child, Herb regularly visited museums following his family’s interest in art. With no formal art education, Herb trained himself by learning about various media, working with art dealers, becoming involved in museums, and agreeing with most of the selections Lucy made. Starting off with a small budget, often purchasing on time, Herb and Lucy now enjoy a collection of works by leading artists of the Northwest.
Barbara Robertson :: Artist
Barbara is an artist, educator, conservator and curator. She is the founder of Seattle Print Arts, an association of artists, arts professionals and collectors who have an avid interest in the expanding field of print arts and an appreciation of the print media. Barbara is represented by Davidson Galleries. www.barbararobertsonart.com
Francine Seders :: Owner, Francine Seders Gallery
Francine has owned and operated Francine Seders Gallery in Seattle’s North end for over 40 years, hosting artists of strong regional reputations in the Pacific Northwest and handling works from the estates of Guy Anderson, Jacob Lawrence, and Mark Tobey. www.sedersgallery.com
and Moderator
Rock Hushka :: Curator, Tacoma Art Museum
Rock Hushka is the Curator of Contemporary and Northwest Art and Director of Curatorial Administration at the Tacoma Art Museum. www.tacomaartmuseum.org
Seattle Art Dealers Association strives to create an atmosphere for the visual arts to thrive by providing informative programs for the public and organized events for artistic expression. The association works together to promote increased awareness of Seattle as the major international art center of the Northwest.
Be sure to catch Misrepresentation of Fields by Peter Hoffer at Foster/White and an accompanying group exhibition of contemporary Northwest artists, through September 26.
[Barbara Robertson, Bang, mixed media on paper on panel, 44”x40”, 2008. Davidson Galleries and www.barbararobertsonart.com.]
Save the Date: The CoCA Art Marathon and Auction, Dec 4th and 5th at the Fremont Abbey
The 17th Annual CoCA Art Marathon and Auction is coming this December 4th and 5th at the Fremont Abbey. The artist call will be going out shortly.
Check out this great video by 2007 Marathon artist Peter Bill
Check out this great video by 2007 Marathon artist Peter Bill
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
2009 CoCA Annual: Call for Artists
From November 19, 2009 – January 9, 2010, CoCA will present the 2009 Annual, a juried exhibition that seeks work from emerging as well as established artists in a wide variety of visual media. The exhibit will showcase the ways in which contemporary artists, regardless of their location, share similar aesthetic concerns and conceptual approaches in a world of increasingly dramatic flux.
CoCA has presented the Annual since 1989, each time inviting an independent juror to select the work from among the entries received. For this year’s 20th anniversary of the show, CoCA is proud to have Jess Van Nostrand as juror.
Jess Van Nostrand is Exhibitions Curator at Cornish College of the Arts and author of numerous essays and articles about the arts including the popular “Artists’ Guide to Seattle” published by the Seattle Convention and Visitors Bureau. She holds a BA in Art History from The George Washington University and an MA in Art History from
Richmond University, London. Van Nostrand is a portfolio instructor for the Artist Trust EDGE program, and founder of the art program at Joe Bar for emerging artists. She currently serves as Chair of the Seattle alliance of ArtTable, the national organization for women leaders. Curating in Seattle since 2003, she has developed an emphasis on dialogue between artists from the Northwest and other cities.
There will be a reception for the artists, the work, and the juror on Thursday November 19 2009, at CoCA Ballard inside the Shilshole Bay Beach Club at 6413 Seaview Ave NW Seattle, WA 98107. The gallery includes approximately
75 feet of wall space and is well attended by a variety of audiences. Large scale mixed-media installations may be accommodated at CoCA Belltown (approx. dimensions 33’ x 3’). For a pdf of the floor plans for either gallery, as well as photos of the spaces. please see CoCA’s website, www.cocaseattle.org.
A $500 first prize and a $250 second prize will be awarded by the juror. A catalog of the show will feature artists statements, biographies, and images from participating artists, as well as an introductory essay by the juror. In addition to having their work archived on CoCA’s website, artists from the 2009 Annual will also invited to participate in CoCA’s new online store.
Submissions are by email with the following requirements:
Please note that PDF is the preferred file format for the description, statement and biography.
Entry deadline is October 23, with notification no later than November 6. Selected work must be shipped to the gallery by November 16. Call (206) 283-4701 (David Francis, CoCA Secretary) for more information.
Send proposals to: annual@cocaseattle.org
Center on Contemporary Art 6413 Seaview Ave. N.W. Seattle, WA 98107 USA
Note: Two-dimensional, three-dimensional and multi-media work will be considered. If there are special requirements associated with the display of your work (including budgetary and/or space/time constraints), please indicate these in your email submission.
CoCA has presented the Annual since 1989, each time inviting an independent juror to select the work from among the entries received. For this year’s 20th anniversary of the show, CoCA is proud to have Jess Van Nostrand as juror.
Jess Van Nostrand is Exhibitions Curator at Cornish College of the Arts and author of numerous essays and articles about the arts including the popular “Artists’ Guide to Seattle” published by the Seattle Convention and Visitors Bureau. She holds a BA in Art History from The George Washington University and an MA in Art History from
Richmond University, London. Van Nostrand is a portfolio instructor for the Artist Trust EDGE program, and founder of the art program at Joe Bar for emerging artists. She currently serves as Chair of the Seattle alliance of ArtTable, the national organization for women leaders. Curating in Seattle since 2003, she has developed an emphasis on dialogue between artists from the Northwest and other cities.
There will be a reception for the artists, the work, and the juror on Thursday November 19 2009, at CoCA Ballard inside the Shilshole Bay Beach Club at 6413 Seaview Ave NW Seattle, WA 98107. The gallery includes approximately
75 feet of wall space and is well attended by a variety of audiences. Large scale mixed-media installations may be accommodated at CoCA Belltown (approx. dimensions 33’ x 3’). For a pdf of the floor plans for either gallery, as well as photos of the spaces. please see CoCA’s website, www.cocaseattle.org.
A $500 first prize and a $250 second prize will be awarded by the juror. A catalog of the show will feature artists statements, biographies, and images from participating artists, as well as an introductory essay by the juror. In addition to having their work archived on CoCA’s website, artists from the 2009 Annual will also invited to participate in CoCA’s new online store.
Submissions are by email with the following requirements:
- Submit up to a maximum of 5 different pieces and no more than 2 to 3 photos of each piece in jpeg format. Maximum dimension of 1200 pixels in either direction
- A description of the images. Send as an attachment in either .PDF or .Doc file format (artwork title, dimensions, medium and year of creation)
- 250 word artist’s statement. Send as an attachment in either .PDF or .Doc file format.
- Biography of 150 words (Send as an attachment in either .PDF or .Doc file format)
- Contact info (address, phone, email)
- Artist web site link (if available)
- $15 (US) entry fee (PayPal or check made out to “Center on Contemporary Art”). Make sure to note the artist name in the payment.
Please note that PDF is the preferred file format for the description, statement and biography.
Entry deadline is October 23, with notification no later than November 6. Selected work must be shipped to the gallery by November 16. Call (206) 283-4701 (David Francis, CoCA Secretary) for more information.
Send proposals to: annual@cocaseattle.org
Center on Contemporary Art 6413 Seaview Ave. N.W. Seattle, WA 98107 USA
Note: Two-dimensional, three-dimensional and multi-media work will be considered. If there are special requirements associated with the display of your work (including budgetary and/or space/time constraints), please indicate these in your email submission.
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Seattle seeks artworks by mid-career artists
City of Seattle seeks portable artworks by mid-career artists Seattle Public Utilities’ to purchase works for portable collection
SEATTLE - Seattle’s Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs, in partnership with Seattle Public Utilities (SPU), seeks to purchase available artworks from mid-career artists for SPU's Portable Works Collection.
Artists with at least 10 years of professional experience and a significant exhibition history are encouraged to apply. The call is open to residents of Washington, Oregon, British Columbia or Alaska. Portable works in all art mediums will be considered.
A panel of arts professionals advised by SPU staff will select the artworks for purchase. The total purchase budget is $100,000 and is supported by SPU 1% for Art funds. The application deadline is 11 p.m. (Pacific Time), Wednesday, Sept. 30. A link to the online application and guidelines is available at www.seattle.gov/arts.
For more information about the call for artists, contact Deborah Paine, curator and collections manager, at deborah.paine@seattle.gov or (206) 684-7132.
SEATTLE - Seattle’s Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs, in partnership with Seattle Public Utilities (SPU), seeks to purchase available artworks from mid-career artists for SPU's Portable Works Collection.
Artists with at least 10 years of professional experience and a significant exhibition history are encouraged to apply. The call is open to residents of Washington, Oregon, British Columbia or Alaska. Portable works in all art mediums will be considered.
A panel of arts professionals advised by SPU staff will select the artworks for purchase. The total purchase budget is $100,000 and is supported by SPU 1% for Art funds. The application deadline is 11 p.m. (Pacific Time), Wednesday, Sept. 30. A link to the online application and guidelines is available at www.seattle.gov/arts.
For more information about the call for artists, contact Deborah Paine, curator and collections manager, at deborah.paine@seattle.gov or (206) 684-7132.
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