Call for artists: The 2008 CoCA Painting Marathon

The 2008 CoCA Painting Marathon Selection Committee is requesting artists to participate in the 16th Annual CoCA Painting Marathon. The Painting Marathon is a 2 day event where artist create art for 24hrs straight (that's the marathon part), the marathon is followed by a series of silent and live auctions to benefit Seattle’s Center on Contemporary Art (CoCA) on the 2nd day. We wrap the event up with a rocking after party. Last year's event was a smashing success and then years will be even better.

Art sales are split 50/50.

FYI, here are a few links to last year’s event.

http://www.cocaseattle.org/marathon2007.html

http://www.flickr.com/photos/cocaseattle/collections/72157603079022547/

There are several spots still open at this time. The deadline for submissions is June 25th 2008. Please submit the following to be considered for the Marathon.

• No more than 3 images of work (we need to see the type of work you create)
• A description of the 3 images
• Max dimension 500 pixels @ 72dpi
• Resume/CV (Send as an attachment not in the body of your email)
• Contact info
• Web site link (if available)

This year's Marathon will be on Friday August 8th and Saturday August 9th at the original Rainier Brewery in the Georgetown neighborhood of Seattle. You must be available and on site from 9am Friday 8/8 through to 9am Sat 8/9 for the marathon. You need not be available for the auction or after party but ideally you can make those events too.

Artists accepted into this year's marathon will be contacted in early July 2008.

Questions? Email us at submissions@cocaseattle.org or call (206) 728-1980

15th Annual Painting Marathon & Auction: November 8th, 9th, 2007

Marathon and Auction at:

The Place: Shileshole Bay Beach Club

Address: 6513 Seaview Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107

• Painting Marathon: Begins Thursday, November 8th, at 9 am and goes through Friday, November 9th, at 9 am (24 hours). Admission is Free.
  
• Auction: Begins Friday November 9th, at 6 pm. There will be 2 Silent Auctions and 2 Live Auctions.
  
• Tickets: buy them for the auctions at brownpapertickets.com
  
• Prices: $20.00, General Admission Seat; $50.00 VIP Admission includes table seating, wine, hors d' oeuvres and a CoCA membership! $500.00 VIP Admission includes reservation of a full Table (seats 10 people).
  

There are 10 open spots at this time and the 2007 CoCA Painting Marathon Selection Committee wants to encourage artists to participate. The deadline for submissions is October 10th. E-mail the committee to indicate your interest at submissions@cocaseattle.org and we'll send you an application form.

Questions? You can reach us by e-mail at submissions@cocaseattle.org or phone us at 206-728-1980

We also need volunteers for both the Marathon and the Auction. Please inquire at: info@cocaseattle.org or please phone. Volunteers are rewarded with a 1 year CoCA membership and free admission to the Marathon.