Arts Clayton- Call for Entries

Call for Entries
2009 Annual Juried Show & Competition
Prospectus/Call for Entries for the 2009 Annual Juried show is now available on www.artsclayton.org/gallery All Georgia Artists, 16 years and older are invited to participate. 2 and 3 dimensional works of any medium, with the exception of photography, video art and installations, are eligible.
We are pleased to announce an increase in the prize money available for this annual competition – up to $1,000 purchase award for Best of Show. 1st place - $300 cash, 2nd Place - $200, 3rd Place, $100.

Applications will be mailed this week to past participants. If you’d like an application mailed to you, or your artist group – please let us know and we’d be happy to send them out. Deadline for entry is December 13, 2008.
Exhibition runs Feburary 3-27, 2009

Artist Invitation - Smyrna, GA

Hello,

Performing Artists Online Magazine would like to make the members of PAG aware
of The City of Smyrna's call for Artists Submission for The Spirit Talk Art
Walk Fine Arts Festival.

Artist Invitation:

Original works in the following media will be considered:
• Fine art painting (oil, acrylic, watercolor etc.)
• Drawing (pen & ink, pencil, charcoal, archival inkjet)
• Printmaking (serigraph, lithograph, archival inkjet)
• Sculpture (metal, clay, stone, wood)
• Photography (wet process, archival inkjet)
• Ceramics (glass, pottery etc.)

Eligibility:

Artist must be 18 years or older and the submitted Works must be ORIGINAL (i.e.
conceived and created by the artist). Publishers, galleries, agents and
collectors may not submit artwork on behalf of artists. Works produced through
collaborative efforts (i.e. more that one artist) are not eligible. Only works
that are suitable for general audiences will be considered. The following media
are not eligible: video/film, installations, wearable art (clothing or
jewelry).


Awards:
1st Place: $ 500
2nd Place: $ 300
3rd: Place: $ 100

Exhibition:
Saturday, October 18th
3 PM to 9 PM
Streets of Market Village

Fees:
$ 35 Non-refundable entry fee
$ 100 Exhibition fee (includes one 10’ x 10’ canopy)

Submission Deadline: Submissions must be postmarked no later than Saturday,
September 27th, 2008.
To enter your submission online visit
http://www.spirittalkartwalk.com/Artists.php

**Please do not let the application and tent exhibition fee discourage you. This
is a great chance to network, sell your artwork to individuals looking to buy,
and place yourself in a position for future commissions. You also may be able
to find another artist willing to share a canopy. Hope to see you there!**

Also feel free to contact me or visit www.spirittalkartwalk.com for more
details, and thank you for your time.

Sincerely,

Keya
CEO
Performing Artists
www.performingartistsinc.com

Create Better Paintings - International Competition

Don't let your fellow artists miss out on this great opportunity to compete in an international competition! Please tell them that CreateBetterPaintings.com is sponsoring a new painting competition that features a $1000 top prize. Deadline is November 1. For more information on the Painters' Challenge, all artists 18 and over should visit www.CreateBetterPaintings.com.

Thanks,
Jennifer King, Editor

Premiere issue of Artist Advocate magazine

The premiere issue of Artist Advocate magazine will hit the mail this
week, but below is a link to the advance digital copy for your perusal.

We hope you enjoy reading the first issue of our magazine as much as we
enjoyed producing it. View it at http://artistadvocate.epubxpress.com.

If you desire a printed copy of Artist Advocate, please e-mail me at
Jim@artistadvocatemagazine.com.

If you're an artist, a framer, or a company with a product that needs to
be seen by art galleries and wish to advertise, go to
http://www.artistadvocatemagazine.com/Order_Listing.html

Jim Gustafson


Each issue of Artist Advocate has two covers: a Contemporary cover and a
Representational cover. Click on either cover and you'll see the entire
publication with both sections.

Finally! A Beach Rental for Plein Air Painters ONLY!

Dear fellow artists,

I hope you will pass this on to all your members for their review or add a link on your website.

“Plein Paradise” is located at 229 Court St. in St. Joe Beach, Florida. This two bedroom one bath house is located 1 1/2 blocks from the beach and is fully furnished with all new furniture. It is 40 minutes east of Panama City, 40 minutes west of Apalachicola and 20 minutes from Cape San Blas. My wife and I decided this year to rent our little hideaway exclusively to artists! I am a member of the Plein Air Painters of Georgia and the Gulf Alliance for Local Arts - GALA. I have been on many paintouts and know how expensive it can be staying in hotels and eating out all the time. We are setting the rent at a very reasonable rate for PLEIN AIR PAINTERS ONLY!

Please visit my website for all the details if you are interested in getting away to paint in a magical area. You will see why they call it “The Forgotten Coast”.


Just go to www.allenrodgers.com and click on Plein Paradise at the top of the page.

Thanks in advance,

Allen Rodgers

404-402-0083

Plein Air Paint Out - Newnan, GA - Oct 25

Information and Registration
Fall Garden Gate Tour
Plein Air Paint Out
Saturday October 25th, 2008

Newnan, GA

Sponsors: Coweta County Master Gardeners www.UGAextension.com/Coweta
and Country Garden Farm and Nursery www.countrygardensfarm.com
3728 Lower Fayetteville Rd. Newnan, GA Tel. #: 770.251.2673

Locations: 5 Gardens at Private Homes in Newnan (maps provided upon registration)

Schedule:
DAY of EVENT: 3 to7 P.M. Garden Tour
10:00A.M. until 6:30 P.M. Gardens will be Open to Artists
7:00 P.M. Deadline for Delivery of Artwork to Country Garden Farm & Nursery
3728 Lower Fayetteville Rd. Newnan, GA Tel. #: 770.251.2673
7:30 to 9:00 P.M. Candlelight Dinner & Art Sale at Country Garden Farm & Nursery
3728 Lower Fayetteville Rd. Newnan, GA Tel. #: 770.251.2673
Dinner Tickets, without Tour fee, will be available for sale to artists. Price to be announced.
PRIOR to DAY of EVENT:
Masters Gardener Volunteers will be on site readying the gardens for 2 weeks prior to the tour.
Artists interested in visiting the gardens should contact Deborah @ 770 301 8990 for details.
Exhibition and Sale:
Paintings must be pre-wired; ready for hanging on "S" hooks (supplied) that hang on standing grid panels (supplied).
Works On Paper will be hung with clips (supplied) on the standing grid panels (supplied).
Artists must supply their own plastic bags.
Label blanks will be provided
10% of each sale will be deducted from the sale price to support the CCMG Scholarship.
The transaction for each artwork sold will be handled by the event staff cashier.
CASH and CHECKS ONLY
Payment for works sold will be mailed to the address below within 10 days.
Please Return Lower Portion to:

Deborah Johnson Kidwell Participation #:____________
21 Hawthorne Drive to be filled out by event staff
Newnan, GA 30263 or d.kidwell@hotmail.com
Name____________________________________________________________________________________
Phone____________________________________________________________________________________
Street Address_____________________________________________________________________________
City______________________________________________________________ State__________ ZIP_ _____
EMAIL______________________________________WEBSITE_____________________________________


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Arts Clayton - September Calendar

Celebrate Art!
Thursday, September 4, 2008
5:30-7:30pm FREE
Bring a friend and enjoy amazing fine art from local Georgia Artists as we celebrate the work of Juried Show winner, Keith Barnett, and a retrospective "All Mirth & No Matter"
September Exhibitions
Sponsored by H&H Systems (Pat & Gene Hussey) and Chickfila Jonesboro Dwarf House
“All Mirth and No Matter” – Keith Barnett, 2008 Juried Show Winner
Through the use of a variety of mediums, Mr. Barnett seeks to understand the conflicting and complimentary universal processes of order and chaos. While this quest brings a wide range of interests to explore, his passions of classic portraiture, still lifes and landscapes are most prominent. The results of his process are beautiful studies of the natural world, set expertly in the most appropriate medium pulled from his wide portfolio of color pencil, acrylic, watercolor or paper collage. Show Dates: Sept 3-September 26
“The Road Traveled”
“Oh the places you’ll go!” – Dr. Seuss. Our lives lead us down many roads, whether it is the one less traveled or a heavily worn path. The open road calls to some. For others, only one that matters is that road which leads home. For still others, it isn’t the physical trip through life that is important, but the creative process or spiritual journey. See how the Exhibiting Artists creatively interpret this month's theme in a wide range of mediums and disciplines. thru September 26
UPCOMING SHOWS
“5thAnnual Juried Photography Competition, presented in conjunction with Atlanta Celebrates Photography 10”

Sponsored by Coldwell Banker Bullard Realty
Every October, Arts Clayton proudly participates in the Atlanta Celebrates Photography Festival and hosts the Annual Juried Photography Show and Competition. Now in its fifth year, Georgia photographers are invited to submit their very best work to the annual competition. In addition to monetary awards for Best of Show, and first, second and third places, the Best of Show winner is purchased every year to be included in Arts Clayton’s permanent collection. This year's show features work from 39 Georgia photographers Show Dates: Sept 30-Oct 31, 2008.
Join us for the Opening Reception and Awards Presentation October 2, 2008 5:30-7:30pm.
“Mistletoe Market – Arts Clayton Fine Arts & Master Crafts Festival”
Celebrate the season and find the perfect hand-crafted artisan gift for everyone on your holiday gift list at the Arts Clayton Gallery’s annual fine arts and master crafts festival. Jewelry, glass, ceramics, wood, fiber art, drawings, prints, photography and more! Admission is free. November 4-December 12.
“Memories”
For many, the holiday season brings back feelings created by those events or times that leave an impression on our souls. See how exhibiting artists, in a wide range of mediums, creatively interpret this seasonal theme. November 4-December 12.
Join us for the Opening Reception and Awards Presentation November 6, 2008 5:30-7:30pm.
Holiday Events!
Mistletoe & Merlot - Holiday Wine Tasting
One of the most popular events of the season is back again! Enjoy an evening of about fine holiday wines, live music and seasonal appetizers. Plus shop for everyone on your gift list at the Mistletoe Market. Presented in Partnership with Highway 138 Package store. $20.00 per person. November 13, 2008 6-9pm
Holiday At Home Parade
Arts Clayton hosts the annual Holidayat Home Parade. Kick off the holidays as Santa Comes to Downtown Jonesboro in this community wide parade event! November 22, 2008
2nd Annual Arts Clayton Holiday Party
All are invited to join the Arts Clayton Board of Directors as we enjoy the spirit of the season. December 4, 2008, 5:30-7:30pm

2009 Preview - Mark your calenders!

"Crazy Quilts" - Georgia Quilt Council Traveling Show, and "Warm the Heart", Quilts & Fiber Art Exhibition - Jan 2009
2009 JAnnual Juried Show & Competition - Feb 2009
13th District Congressional Student Art Competition - March 2009
Georgia Watercolor Society Members Show - August 30-Oct 3, 2009

Paint Out - "Out & About Norfolk 2008"

This event is in its 2nd year . . .
and 2007 was wonderful !
60 Artists participated - 40 Paintings sold -
Just under 400 attended the packed-out reception and sale!

Please consider visiting Norfolk, VA this fall and painting with us!


Announcing Artist Sign-Ups for "Out & About Norfolk 2008"
2nd Annual Norfolk VA Paint Out. November 13th - 15th.
Presented by Karen Kinser & The Studios at Monticello.
Artists will be "out and about" painting within the city limits of
Norfolk, Virginia for 2 full days. "WET PAINTING SALE"
and (fabulous) RECEPTION" will be held Saturday evening!

2007's "1st Annual " received rave reviews, from artists, the media
and art clientele. 2008 is aiming to be even better!
Generous Artist Amenities, Awards & Sales. Over $5000 in Purchase
and Cash Awards were presented in 2007.

'Hope you can join us!
Registration fee: 35.00 per artist
More information and downloadable registration forms on website.
Info: Karen Kinser 757 286 6210 / www.studiosatmonticello.com

Karen Kinser / Artist-Organizer
studiosatmonticello@cox.net
www.studiosatmonticello.com
757 286 6210

Worldwide Paint-Out

International Plein Air Painters are organizing a worldwide paint-out for September 5th, 6th and 7th. Check their website to sign up. It's free. And since you'll probably be out painting anyway, it will be nice to know that other plein air painters (in Canada, Belgium, etc) will be participating in the same paint-out. There's also a link to click for purchasing a "Worldwide Paint-Out" t-shirt. Their site is http://www.i-p-a-p.blogspot.com/.

In North Georgia, there will be a paint-out that weekend at the annual "Battle of Tunnel Hill". All plein air painters are invited to attend. For more information, please contact BJ Wright at beejw@charter.net.

Children's Art Classes - Monroe, Georgia

From: Rosemarie Handy
Subject: Children's Thur and Fri Classes at Wild Child Arts
To:
Date: Friday, August 1, 2008, 5:14 PM

Please sign-up 2 days before the class begins, so that we will have enought supplies for the children.

Let your friends know about Wild Child Arts.

Please sign-up 2 days before the class begins, so that we will have enought supplies for the children.

Let your friends know about Wild Child Arts.

Wild Child Arts After School Program begins July 31, 2008.
The program begins at 4pm and ends at 6pm on Thursday and Fridays.
Children should bring a snack.
Our program is designed to teach art but also to
incorporate reading, history, science, music and culture into the program.
Cost: 20.00 per Day which includes supplies.
There will be times that we ask the children to bring things from home
( boxes, cans, pictures, t-shirts, etc.)
So let's get ready to have FUN!!!!

Folk Art (August)
We will take a multicultural look at folk art from Mexico and other countries. By incorporating modern papermaking techniques,
Students will incorporate radial designs or animal motifs inspired from indigenous art. Also, we will look at famous folk artists like
Howard Finster and create garden stepping stones made from concrete and found/recycled objects.
Thanks for all your support.





Rose Handy
770-855-3340
wildchildarts@yahoo.com
wildchildarts.net
120 N Wayne Street
Monroe Georgia 30655
Tuesday - Saturday 10 am - 6pm

Artist Advocate Magazine

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3. Welcoming Estates, Framers, and Services to Galleries:
A gallery we spoke to suggested that many galleries and art consultants
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Arts Clayton - August Events

August Events
Celebrate Art!
Thursday, August 7, 2008
5:30-7:30pm FREE
Bring a friend and enjoy amazing fine art from local Georgia Artists as we celebrate the openings of the "Explorations-Art & Science", and "The Road Traveled"

Beginning with “The Road Traveled” Exhibit, First, Second and Third Places ribbons will be awarded to show entries in the main gallery exhibits. Attendees at the opening reception will also be given the opportunity to decide the “Patron Award".
August Exhibitions
Sponsored by Arts Clayton Board of Directors
“Explorations – Art and Science”
Science and art are sister disciplines. The work of the scientist and artist involves exploration, discovery and method. Science has used visual means to communicate knowledge dating back to astronomical observations. Historically artists have been inspired by science and have employed scientific methods in developing materials and techniques. The exhibition shows that scientific and artistic points of view are compatible and each of the four artists uses science as the foundation for their work with a broad range of scientific disciplines represented.
Two of the artists work within a medical and anatomical context. Marti Hand explores biological science, the pharmaceutical/medical interface and its relation to health and Ann Rowles uses the deceptively benign techniques of crochet and knitting to explore disturbances of the body. Judy Parady chooses lyrical words used by particle physicists as a source for visual interpretations of the invisible in painting and three dimensional works. Mary O’Horo draws from themes found in new physics and astrophysics. These associations become translated into an abstract language which creates it own reality. This body of work offers a unique interpretation of scientific themes and an opportunity to consider the continuing influence of science in the arts. Show dates: August 5-September 2
“The Road Traveled”
“Oh the places you’ll go!” – Dr. Seuss. Our lives lead us down many roads, whether it is the one less traveled or a heavily worn path. The open road calls to some. For others, only one that matters is that road which leads home. For still others, it isn’t the physical trip through life that is important, but the creative process or spiritual journey. See how the Exhibiting Artists creatively interpret this month's theme in a wide range of mediums and disciplines.
Judges panel: Marti Hand, Mary O’Horo, Judy Parady and Ann Rowles Show Dates: August 5-September 26
Call for Entries
Juried Photography Show Deadline is August 16, 2008!
5thAnnual Juried Photography Show, presented in conjunction with Atlanta Celebrates Photography Festival are now available on our website: www.artsclayton.org/gallery, or at the Gallery.

All Georgia Photographers, 18 and older are invited to participate. Deadline for entry is August 16, 2008. Best of Show Winner receives a purchase award and solo show feature exhibit in 2009. Cash prizes for 1st 2nd & 3rd places.

Trenton Arts Council; Trenton, Ga. - northwestern Georgia

The Trenton Arts Council’s mission is to support and promote art in the Trenton landscape that develops an awareness of art’s role in enriching the connection of individuals with their environment. The council will work to encourage and promote individual’s goals that relate to art defined in these terms.

Kay D art

Would love to receive info on workshops in the St. Simons area. I plan to move there and attend a workshop in the fall or perhaps August...I also am interested in other locations..my web site is www.kaydart.com or email kaydart@aol.com thanks so much ...Kay Daughdrill

Marvelous Light Juried Exhibition

A juried show sponsored by Glimpses of His Glory gallery. The show will feature works that illustrate various reflections and contrasts of light in an array of people, places and/or objects.

September 12 - October 26.

Jurors include: Suzy Schults (artist), Susan Gibbs (principal of Twin House Gallery(, and Naomi Silva (owner of Naomi Silva Gallery).

For more information, go to www.glimpsesofhisglory.org.

Glimpses of His Glory Gallery is located in Johnson Ferry Baptist Church in Marietta, Georgia.

Florida's Forgotten Coast (APALCHICOLA) Paint Out

HELLO FRIENDS!
PLEIN AIR ARTISTS ARRIVE THIS THURSDAY!

PLEASE ATTEND THE WETROOM REVEAL GALA ON
SATURDAY MAY 10 AT 6PM!

THE $10 TICKET INCLUDES A FANTASTIC MENU PREPARED BY A HOST OF GREAT COOKS, BEER,WINE AND ENTERTAINMENT!

THE COTTON EXHANGE HAS NEVER LOOKED SO GOOD,
DO NOT MISS THIS!

YOU CAN GET TICKETS AT THE APALCHICOLA BAY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, AT AVENUE E, OR AT BLUE beach + home.

CALL 800-378-8419 FOR MORE INFORMATION.

GET A COLLECTOR'S GUIDE
FOR COMPLETE EVENT DETAILS.

Arts on the Coast (Savannah area) Activities

Arts on the Coast is sponsoring:

April 19 Photography Safari in Savannah with Frank Barevich. rsvp 884-3726
April 21-27. Arts in J. F. Gregory Park for Georgia cities week. A wide variety of talents will be preforming. Dancers, Musicians, and Visual Artists.
AOC Members only Art Exhibit will April 25-26. April 25Th at 6-8 pm AOC will host an artist reception in the Wetland Center in J. F. Gregory Park.
April 26 10-3pm. 3rd Annual Midway Art Festival, Local Artists and Crafters showing off their talents. FREE and open to the public. On the grounds of the Historical Midway Church on highway 17 in Midway. 256 years old and celebrating their homecoming weekend.
Pein Air Painters are welcome to come and create art under the majestic oak trees.
May 9th 5:30-9 pm Artist Reception at Leahy Art Gallery in Richmond Hill. The exhibit will Highlight Artists from RH High School. Come meet our talented youth.
May 17 Art Exhibit on Tybee. contact Claudia Christiansen 727-4898 for more information.

Wyoming Plein Air

Painting Event 8/1 -8/8

Quick Draw, Auction and Judging 8/9

Art Exhibition & Sale 8/9 - 9/30, 2008


Sponsored by SOUTHWEST ART MAGAZINE, THE LINK GALLERY AND DESELMS FINE ART, CHEYENNE DEPOT MUSEUM, CHEYENNE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, THE PLAINS HOTEL and EMERSON FRAMES and others to be announced soon


We are delighted to announce a new Plein Air event for your calendar - the Wyoming Plein Air. This new Plein Air event is a partnership between the Link Gallery and Deselms Fine Art in Cheyenne and we aim to make this inaugural national painting event one of the largest painting events and art exhibitions of its kind in Wyoming and, eventually, in the Rocky Mountain Region. We are now accepting 2008 Event entries for the selection process and attach our call for entries.

This year we are looking for approximately 60 artists who paint "en plein aire" to participate in this major outdoor painting event this summer in Downtown Cheyenne and across Wyoming. The diverse subject matter will include historic buildings, botanical gardens and other local scenes of interest as well as the prairies, deserts and mountains of the wild places, the National Forests and the National Parks.

We already have sponsorship and awards totaling some $5,500 lined up including an award for excellence from our major sponsor, Southwest Art, who is giving a ½ page ad worth $2,500 to the first prize winner. We have further sponsiorship and awards in the pipeline and we also plan social events for the artists. Further information is presented in the attached application form.

We hope you will be as excited as we are about this new event. Please don’t hesitate to contact us for more information and we look forward to receiving your application.

Best regards,

Rebecca Barrett

Owner of the Link Gallery.

Event organizer and coordinator

4th Annual Plein Air Paint Out in Athens, Georgia

Fourth Annual Plein Air Paint Out in Athens, Georgia on May 10th

Time: From ‘early’ until as long as you wish.

In connection 5th Annual Wildflower Celebration and Annual Vintage Pottery Sale on Barnett Shoals Road....On 5.25 acres of beautiful landscape in historic section of Clarke County....Meadow with native grasses and some wildflowers ...Woodlands with hickory, red cedars, dogwood, et al......Fine 19th Century structures close by and more beautiful landscape.

For more information and directions contact bill paul: bpaul@uga.edu

Plein Air Paint Out in Madison Georgia

PLEIN AIR PAINT OUT IN MADISON GEORGIA

Saturday, May 3

Madison locations:

Madison Oaks Inn - Check-in Headquarters and painting location
Downtown Madison
Madison Morgan Cultural Center
Various Tour of Homes houses TBA (we'll provide map)

Entry Fee:

$25.00 if paid by April 15
$40.00 on day of paint out
(entry fee is not refundable)

Rain date: May 10 (not all locations available)

Details:

9:00am check-in and have canvases stamped

4:30 - 5:00pm turn in finished paintings for auction

5:30 - 6:30ish Awards, Silent Auction and Refreshments

Please make checks payable to Madison Artists Guild and mail with your contact information to: The Madison Artists Guild, PO Box 225, Madison GA 30650

Paint out is a part of the overarching spring show which is titled Georgia in Bloom Arts Festival

For more information email Karen Strelecki at kstrelecki@mac.com

Marketing opportunity

Hi,
I would like to inform you of a new monthly market that will begin operating hopefully by July or August 2008 in Sandy Springs. It will take place on the last Sunday of every month in a very unique location. It will encompass not only arts and crafts but also foreign exhibitors of homemade products such as food, clothing, jewelry. It will be very rustic, exciting and a great place to spend a Sunday afternoon browsing. The vibe will be incredible because of it's unique location. The cost of a stand roughly the size of a car parking space will be only $20.00 for the day. This amount might increase over time depending on the success of the venture.

I would sincerely like to request that you pass this email on to your members, so that they might have another avenue available to them to show off their talent

I look forward to discussing any questions you might have.

Many thanks,
Allan Traub
404 314-9901

You're Invited to an Open House

ART COMES ALIVE.

You're invited to an open house!

Get to know historic Oakland Cemetary at our 1st Annual Artist's Night Open House. Meet fellow artists and learn about new opportunities to display your original art at Oakland.

Meet us at the Bell Tower and find out how to make your art come alive!

TUESDAY, APRIL 1st

6:00 - 8:00 pm

RSVP: mwoodlan@oaklandcemetary.com or 404-688-2107

Spring 2008 Plein Air Tips from Bill Davidson

(Bill Davidson is an Atlanta ares Plein Air painter who gives workshops in the area)

Spring Tips for Us Painters

By Bill Davidson

Hi All,
I am just back from 2 weeks of real hard studying out west, in time for the fabulous spring season. Another teacher and I discussed what really helps, and we decided repetition, because we always need to be reminded of what works and does not work.
With that in mind, get around some good artists in the spring, and get “fresh” eyes, and immerse yourself in your art. Review your notes and repeat the basics. We must always be growing, which means more learning.
I spend a “focused” month every year trying to “grow,” and see well, and learn things that make it easier. You don’t have to do that, but repeating what works and growing will absolutely make you better. It helps to have someone around you, on occasion, doing it right, as we all slip.
Plein air is hard, but exhilarating and really fun. You need Plein air painting and studio painting to grow.
Begin with this for your Plein air outings: Remember to pay attention to variety in the big shapes. Use a good sized brush and get the light “read” right. Then quit the sketch before you lose the light “read.” Let it dry, and add detail later, if you want. But watch carefully how the detail may not add to the light “read.” These good sketches will make all your paintings better.
By “light read” I mean to get your values to portray the light and shade well – the feeling of it.
I have some really loose studies that I put on my website http://billdavidson.biz , so look at my loosest ones if you like, and aim for that unfinished look. You will love doing it.
Hope to see you out there.

Bill Davidson
March 3, 2008

FLORIDA'S FORGOTTEN COAST PLEIN AIR INVITATIONAL

Artists participating in this years event include Allison Hill, Mohegan Island, ME; Brett Weaver, Suwannee, TN; Charles Dickinson, St. Augustine, FL; Cynthia Edmonds, Winter Park, FL; Diane Scott, Hingham, MA; Gene Costanza, Eugene, OR; James Hempel, Milwaukee, WI; Jane Chapin, St. Petersburg, FL; Larry Moore, Winter Park, FL; Lori Putnam, Nashville, TN; Marci Oleszkiewicz, Willow Springs, IL; Martin Figlinski, Lynn Haven, FL; Mary Erickson, Marshville, NC; Mitch Kolbe, Tarpon Springs, FL; Robert Simone, ST. Petersburg, FL; Sara Beth Fair, Huntsville, AL; Scott Powers, Chicago, IL; Theodore Tihansky, Monhegan Island, ME; Tom Sadler, Orlando, Fl; Tracey Frugoli, East Peoria, IL; Sally Evans, Dunedin, FL; and Wesley Drake, Chicago, IL.

Schedule of Events
MAY 9-18 WATCH ART HAPPEN, ARTISTS PAINT TROUGH OUT THE REGION

MAY 10-18 “WETROOM” EXHIBIT, ART VIEWING AND SALES, HISTORIC COTTON EXCHANGE, APALACHICOLA, DAILY 11AM-5PM

MAY 10-17 ST. JOE COLLECTION, PUBLIC PLEIN AIR EXHIBITION, TOWER GALLERY, WINDMARK VILLAGE CENTER, DAILY 12-5PM

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
MAY 9 OPENING RECEPTION, MEET THE ARTIST, EVENT ORGANIZERS AND PATRONS, WINDMARK VILLAGE CENTER, 6-8PM

MAY 10 “ARTSFEST” , CELEBRATE THE ARTS, PRESENTATION OF THE ST. JOE COLLECTION, WINDMARK VILLAGE CENTER, 12-5PM

MAY 10 “WETROOM” REVEAL GALA, HISTORIC COTTON EXCHANGE, APALACHICOLA, $10 TICKET REQUIRED, 6-8PM

MAY 12 “AN ARTISTS PERSPECTIVE; A SENSE OF PLACE”, RICHARD BICKEL STUDIO, APALACHICOLA, 1-2PM

MAY 13 STUDENT ART DAY, LAFAYETTE PARK,LUNCHEON TO FOLLOW AT THE WEFING-KNIGHT HOUSE, APALACHICOLA, 10AM-1PM

MAY 14 ART TETE-E-TETE & WINE TASTING, PRICKLY PEARS, MEXICO BEACH, 4-7PM

MAY 15 WINE AND CHEESE SOCIAL, SEA OATS GALLERY, ST. GEORGE ISLAND, 5-7PM

MAY 16 “PLEIN AIR TGIF”, RELAX FRIDAY AFTERNOON WITH A VIEW, GULF COUNTY TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL VISITOR CENTER, PORT ST. JOE, 5:30-8:30 PM

MAY 17 THE GRAND PATRON’S PARTY, DEBUT OF ARTIST’S CHOICE PAINTINGS, HISTORIC COTTON EXCHANGE, APALACHICOLA, $40 TICKET, $75 COUPLE, 6:30-10:30 PM

MAY 18 ART IN THE AFTERNOON, ENTERTAINMENT AND CHILDREN’S ART ACTIVITIES, VETERAN’S PARK, APALACHICOLA, 11AM-5PM

ARTIST DEMONSTRATIONS

MAY 9 REID AVENUE STREETSCAPES, DOWNTOWN PORT ST.JOE, 2-4PM

MAY 10 “ARTSFEST”, WINDMARK VILLAGE CENTER, 2-5PM




MAY 10 VETERAN’S PARK, HISTORIC APALACHICOLA, 9-11AM & 2-4PM

MAY 11 “THAT PLACE ON 98”, VIEW OF THE BAY, EASTPOINT, 2-4PM

MAY 14 BREATHTAKING BEACH VISTAS, CITY PIER, MEXICO BEACH, 2-4PM

MAY 15 RECONSTRUCTION OF THE ST. GEORGE LIGHT, FRANKLIN COUNTY TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL VISITOR CENTER, ST. GEORGE ISLAND, 2-4PM

MAY 17 SALT AIR FARMER’S MARKET, PORT ST. JOE, 9-11AM

MAY 17 NEW URBAN STREETSCAPES, WINDMARK VILLAGE CENTER, 2-4PM

MAY 17 VETERAN’S PARK, HISTORIC APALACHICOLA, 9-11AM & 2-4PM

MAY 18 ART IN THE AFTERNOON, VETERAN’S PARK, APALACHICOLA, 11AM-3PM

ALL DEMONSTRATIONS, EXHIBITS AND EVENTS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, EXCEPT AS NOTED ABOVE

March Newsletter

March 2008

To: Plein Air Georgia Members
From: Phyllis Franklin in Thomaston, Georgia

I have great news. Jim Greenwood of Acworth, Georgia has agreed to manage and keep PAG on line and serve as a board member. Thank you so much Jim. I know I hear applause and cheers from everyone. Thank you too to BJ Wright and Jo Adang who have agreed to stay on as editors and advisory board members. I too will stay on as an advisory board member to lend support to Jim.

Look for a letter from Jim soon telling you of plans he has for 2008. Also look for a membership invoice to come to you. When you get this invoice, just follow the instructions given to you by the Pay Pal folks. Your support moving PAG forward is so appreciated.

You do not have to become a member of PAG to participate in most events but by becoming a member you will show your support for the organization, its mission and activities. We also provide a Yahoo discussion group which will alert you event news via email and encourage you to join at your earliest convenience. Go to www.yahoo.com and select groups, enter the name Plein Air Georgia in the group search box and that will give you a box to click and join. Joining the discussion group is not mandatory but just nice if you want to receive news via email.

It is an honor to be a member of PAG. At Plein Air Georgia, we have no preference as to style, materials used, or artistic interpretation. These are all personal choices that contribute to the unique expression of each artist while they paint 'en plein air'. Likewise, we think honest work by novice or professional is equally valid. The challenges and rewards of plein air painting are open to all. Although many of us are not die-hard plein air purist, we all enjoy painting outside and enjoy networking with fellow artists who enjoy the same. Some of us claim the title of plein air artists and others just enjoy the occasional outing. No matter how much or how little you are able to get outside and paint, all painters and patrons alike are welcome as members of PAG.

Join us for Workshops- paintouts- forum discussions, friendship
There is always something new to learn to push us beyond our comfort zone. Our mission is to serve the membership by providing a means to communicate with each other, share event and workshop information and provide a showcase for our work

To join, send an email to pleinairga@yahoo.com requesting membership. An invoice will be sent to you. Please provide us with the following:

Name - Email address
Website URL if you have one
Short Biography or artist statement
Physical location – town – county -Local art organization
Three or four images of your work in jpg or gif format along with art size, title and medium.

We are excited to have you as a member us no matter if you join with full membership or just join the Yahoo discussion Group. If you would like to become a contributing editor or serve on the advisory board for your area with post capabilities to the news blog, which feeds into the PAG web, let us know and we can set that up for you. Web membership is not required to be a news correspondent nor is membership at the Yahoo discussion group. What is important is being able to stay informed so we don't miss an event, resource or opportunity that takes place somewhere members might like to attend. If you have questions, just send a message to pleinairga@yahoo.com and that will reach the PAG staff.

Jo Adang
Phyllis Franklin
Jim Greenwood
BJ Wright

Second Annual Paint the Parks Competition

Hello,

PaintAmerica is a 501(c)(3) non-profit association, devoted to
providing opportunities for artists all across America. Our programs build
networks within the arts arena, connecting artists, galleries, exhibitors,
patrons,sponsors, state and federal organizations and other funding groups for
the betterment of our society as a whole. Our goals include funding for
youth arts education, working with established artists to be mentors and
clinicians for young and emerging artists, and acting as a clearinghouse for arts
related grants and opportunities.

We are currently accepting entries for the Second Annual Paint the
Parks Competition and Exhibition. PaintAmerica’s “Paint the Parks” Art
Competition is an open national artists’ competition with proceeds to
help fund the PaintAmerica mission of supporting the visual arts and artists
across the country. A portion of proceeds from “Paint the Parks” will be
contributed annually to the National Parks Foundation and the
PaintAmerica Scholarship Fund.

We do ask that you pass this information on to your community of
artists. Wewant representation from all regions, mediums, and subject matter. You
may find

Prairie Plein Air Call for Entries

Dear Artists,

We are delighted to tell you of an exciting opportunity with the Springfield Art Association in Springfield, Illinois.

This summer the SAA’s Gallery of Art will host an exhibit exploring the American prairie. Prairie Plein Air will run from June 28 to September 21 and will feature oil, pastel, acrylic and watercolor landscapes. Ecology and topography literally define the prairie but in this exhibit artists are asked to depict their American prairie.

All work must be executed in full or in part en plein air. (Pieces begun outdoors and finished in studio will be considered.) Three cash prizes totaling $800 will be awarded. Prairie Plein Air will run three months with an anticipated 7,500 attendance. The exhibit will be featured during our 20th Annual Edwards Place Fine Art Fair, which attracts thousands of art lovers and consumers.

Prairie Plein Air’s juror, Michael Chesley Johnson, is a Signature Member of the Pastel Society of America and a juried member of Oil Painters of America. He is a popular instructor and landscape artist, primarily of the Canadian east coast and the American southwest.

Entries are due March 14, so be sure to act soon!

Angie Dunfee
Executive Director

Emily Chase
Office Manager

Springfield Art Association

700 N. 4th St.
Springfield, IL 62702

www.springfieldart.org
(phone) 217-523-2631
(fax) 217-523-3866

Arts Clayton - Upcoming Events

You're Invited:
March Opening Reception
13th District Congressional Art Show
March 6, 2008- 5:30-7:30pm FREE

Join us as we celebrate Student Art Month with the very finest in High School Art from the 13th Cngressional District.

Special thanks to our March Sponsor

Clayton County Public Schools



March 2008 Exhibits
13th District Congressional Art Show & Competition
Hosted by Congressman David Scott, the 13th District Congressional Art Show showcases the artistic talent of the next generation of young artists as they vie for thousands of dollars in scholarships from the local art colleges. Best of show winner will hang in the Capitol in Washington DC.

Winners will be announced at the Congressional Awards Reception hosted by Congressman Scott on Saturday March 15, 2008 from 11:00am-2:00pm

Exhibit dates: March 3-28, 2008

www.artsclayton.org/gallery

Upcoming Exhibits & Events
April 2008
“The Last Harvest: Truck Farmers in the Deep South” – Perry Dilbeck: April 1-April 25, 2008

“In the Garden” - Exhibiting artists present their impressions of Spring: April 1-May 30, 2008

Opening Reception and Book Signing:
April 3, 2008 5:30-7:30pm FREE

May 2008
"The Photography of Lanny Milbrandt - 2007 Juried Photography Winner": April 29-May 30, 2008
Opening Reception:
May 1, 2008 5:30-7:30pm FREE

Continuing in May: “In the Garden” - Exhibiting artists present their impressions of Spring: April 1-May 30, 20

4th Annual Plein Air-Easton Competition

The deadline to enter the 4th Annual Plein Air–Easton! Competition is March 3, 2008 by 5:00 p.m. Artist's Prospectus and submission instructions are available at www.pleinaireaston.com. Entries may be submitted online or mailed/delivered to the address shown below.

The entry jurist is Brian Stewart (www.stew-art.com ). Stewart is a Signature Member of Plein-Air Painters of America, Classical Realism Society, Oil Painters of America, and California Art Club. The awards judge will be Lynn Gertenbach ( www.lynngertenbach.com), a Signature Member of the Oil Painters of America, the California Art Club, and Plein Air Painters of America.

Accepted artists and alternates will be announced March 24, 2008 via posting at www.pleinaireaston.com.

Plein Air–Easton! has quickly become the East Coast’s premier plein air festival, attracting nationally known artists of high caliber and creating a stir among art collectors. The national Plein Air–Easton! Competition will showcase approximately 50 national artists vying for cash awards totaling more than $11,000. The First Place award will be $5,000, Second Place $2,000, Third Place $1,000, with the remainder being distributed among Awards of Merit and various named awards.

This year’s Plein Air–Easton! Competition & Arts Festival will be held July 21-27, 2008. The event consists of a national competition complimented by a comprehensive arts festival that draws thousands of artists, collectors, art enthusiasts, and spectators from across the country. Attractions include gallery exhibits, collectors’ parties, world class speakers, art demonstrations, music, theater, and the popular, fast paced “Quick Draw” painting competition held for two hours in downtown Easton.

Paintings will be for sale during the entire festival weekend, including special events such as the Collectors’ Preview Party on Friday evening, the Quick Draw Exhibit & Sale on Saturday afternoon, the Sunday Brunch & Live Auction, and an ongoing exhibit throughout the weekend at the Academy Art Museum. Sales in past years have been brisk; last year 172 paintings sold, grossing more than $158,000. Competing artists create two paintings each for the competition, and may also bring replacement paintings to sell, making available hundreds of pieces of some of the best art in America today. Paintings by artists from the Delmarva region will also be available at the “Local Color” plein air exhibit, a juried and judged show featuring artists from the Delmarva Peninsula, presented Friday through Sunday at the Tidewater Inn.

Plein Air–Easton! is presented by Easton Main Street in partnership with the Avalon Foundation and hosted by the Academy Art Museum. Information, Artist’s Prospectus and digital uploading of juried submissions are available at www.pleinaireaston.com. Submissions will also be accepted on CD sent by postal mail or delivered to: Plein Air–Easton!, c/o The Avalon Foundation, 40 East Dover Street, Easton MD 21601. For more information, email info@pleinaireaston.com or phone 410-822-7297.

Valdosta Event

Title: Art After Dark

Date: Friday February 15, 2008
Time: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Repeats: This event repeats every month on the third Friday.
Location: Downtown Valdosta
Notes: Art After Dark is a new downtown initiative designed to raise the profile of the visual arts. The second floor gallery at City Market will open a new exhibit artist on this day monthly.

Gallery Space available

The gallery of the C. W. Pettigrew Farm and Community Life Center of the Fort Valley State University is looking for new artists. The center serves as a showplace for exhibiting art work of area and local artists. The Pettigrew Center features a hanging gallery which will accommodate twenty-two paintings, photographs, drawings or other print media. Pieces may be framed but wire is required for hanging.


Also available is a glass display case which is used for exhibiting fine arts pieces, educational works, craft items and other collections. Exhibitors are scheduled for the calendar month on a first call, first come basis.


The exhibits are free and open to the public. They are viewed during regular business hours, 8:00 a.m. until 5::00 p.m. from Monday through Friday, and during special events nights and weekends.


For more information on exhibiting and scheduling your art, please contact Marie Peterman at (478) 825-6478 during regular business hours.

Pastel Workshop

Greetings Artist Friends,

I will have the pleasure of hosting pastel artist Kippy Hammond (www.kippyhammond.com ) at Historic Mill Studio in Greensboro, Ga. in April if there is enough interest. Below is information about Kippy and outline of one of her pastel exploration laboratories. Please pass this on to others you know who may be interested and art guild members and/or add to your calendar/newsletter of events. I will be coordinating with her this week if it looks like we have enough to reserve her. She will be in the States during April and has given me the first opportunity to host her. We will be negotiating registration fee, date, and number of days, once I hear from those interested. Once the date is set I will send registration, dates, registration and materials fees and will register in order of receipt of deposit. This workshop is suitable for debutante through advanced students in pastel. When you reply please let me know the following:

1. Your level of experience with pastels : advanced, intermediate, debutante

2. Are you interested in two, three or four days?

3. Are in interested in laboratory workshop, en plein air/composition workshop or both.

4. From where will you be traveling?__________________

Historic Mill Studio is in Greensboro, Ga. and is approximately 70 miles east of Atlanta, 70 miles west of Augusta, and 30 miles south of Athens. 40 miles north of Milledgeville, and 60 miles north east of Macon. Accommodations are available.



KIPPY HAMMOND

Kippy Hammond presently resides in France for the majority of the year, completing commissioned work from clientele in the U.S. and Europe , and painting the French countryside. Kippy will guide you through a pastel “laboratory” where you can experience a variety of surfaces and techniques. Expand your current boundaries by using under paintings, turpentine wash, and watercolor wash, combined with dry pastel. The purpose of this workshop is to experiment and experience a wide variety of papers and techniques-----you will take with you a fresh perspective and ideas to incorporate into your own work.

Kippy Hammond is a native Georgian pastel artist who has been recognized in numerous exhibitions and solo shows receiving state, regional, and international awards. She was the guest of honor for the first Salon International de Pastel Exposition a Vernon en Normandie in 2002 and represented France in the 2003 Europastel Exposition in Italy and Russia . She is a signature member of the Southeastern Pastel Society and a founding member of the Atlantic Coastline Artist Guild. Ms Hammond is represented by Monty Stabler Galleries in Birmingham , AL and Ann Jacob Gallery in Highlands NC.

SAMPLE OUTLINE OF PASTEL EXPLORATION LABORATORY

2-Day workshop with Kippy Hammond at Historic Mill Studio in Greensboro, Ga.

This two day laboratory workshop is designed for the students to explore:

various types of pastels and supports available to the pastelists;
various approaches in expanding the boundaries of pastels, using under-paintings of turpentine wash, watercolor, and oil wash;
different "touches" used in application that can only be acquired by experimentation
The class has two segments:

Laboratory stations, featuring different supports and types of pastels, where all the students can experiment the different “touch and feel” of these materials and the effect of application.
Instructional segment incorporates demonstration, lecture, and individual assistance for each student
The instructional part of the workshop would be divided as follows:

First day 9-12 AM - Introduction, demonstration of underpainting with turpentine wash, preparation of hard boards to be used on2nd day.

First Day 2-5 PM - Students will start and complete painting on Ersta sanded paper with turpentine wash.

2nd Day 9-12 AM - Quick demo of watercolor underpainting on Wallis paper, students will start and complete painting on Wallis paper

2nd Day 2-5 PM - Students will start and complete still life on sanded boards prepared on first day.

If there is interest I will add an optional one or two days for composition and en plein aire workshop.

The size formats will be kept very small in order to push through the painting schedule so students can get a complete idea of how the different pastel projects build and layer.

It is emphasized that this workshop is for the student to experiment and explore. The students should not anticipate producing a painting to be complete, signed, and framed. (There are, however, usually some very fine paintings that come out of this, but I will reiterate that the time they spend with me is to gain some knowledge of the different approaches to working with pastel and to try and master these approaches after the workshop.)

All supplies will be furnished by Kippy and students will pay materials fee ( I will give you that information as soon as I know).

Nan T. McGarity

Historic Mill Studio

Greensboro, Ga.

nmcgarity3@bellsouth.net

770 957 5023

770 294 5833

Call for Entries - The Good Earth Competition

The Good Earth is an online painting competition open to all artists, 18 and older, sponsored by CreateBetterPaintings.com, a new online artist's magazine. Four generous cash prizes and ten honorable mentions, in a prize purse worth more than $5,000, will be awarded over three categories: Places and Scenes, Living Beings and Objects from Nature. All printing and drawing media used in all styles are welcome. Deadline is April 1, 2008; winners will be announced on Earth Day, April 22, 2008. For a complete prospectus, visit: www.CreateBetterPaintings.com. 

Moonshine Magazine

The latest issue of moonshine, a magazine of the southern arts is
available online (& free) at
http://www.moonshine.southerncreativity.com

Live Model Portrait sessions

Join us at Gallery 51 in Forsyth GA for open model studio portrait sessions every Saturday from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm. A live model will be available and instruction provided for beginners. The studio fee for each 2 hour session is 10.00. Artists may also choose to participate in group shows and have their art selected for ongoing exhibitions.

Gallery 51 is a 5000 sq. ft. art gallery facility featuring work by national and regional artists in a variety of media. Classes are available on a rotating basis in glass fusing, stained glass, drawing and painting, and wood turning.

Artists studio space will soon be available for rental

Please visit our web site at www.gallery-51.com for more information regarding upcoming shows, featured artists, upcoming classes, and exhibition opportunities.

Traditional Artists Roster

Notice to all
Georgia Traditional Artists
& their supporters
Georgia Council for the Arts presents
Traditional Artists Roster

The Traditional Artists Roster is an adjudicated listing of qualified Georgia traditional artists. These traditions must be grounded in history and tied to a specific culture that is resident in Georgia, and is a traditional expression of a culture maintained and communicated between groups of people who share a common thread. Individual Georgia artists and/or artist groups in all traditional arts disciplines are eligible to apply. The Traditional Artists Rosters purpose is to increase visibility and booking opportunities for Georgia's traditional artists. GCA promotes and markets the Traditional Artists Roster publication and provides grant support to hire GCA-certified traditional artists.

Guidelines & Applications
http://www.gaarts.org/programs_traditionalarts.asp

Application Deadline
March 3, 2008

for more information contact:

Brandy Klopp
Traditional Arts Manager
404.685.2794
Georgia Council for the Arts
260 14th Street
Suite 401
Atlanta GA 32318
www.gaarts.org

Sketching Session

Sketching Session: 6:30pm - 8:30pm Monday, February 11, 2008 at the Nola Brantley Library in Warner Robins. A live model will be provided. This is open to all adults, so bring a friend. You can both take advantage of this FREE opportunity to brush up on your drawing skills. Working from a live model is the best possible drawing practice no matter what subject matter you normally paint. Bring your own easel and drawing materials. You may bring charcoal, pastels, or colored pencil. Please do not bring oils, acrylics or watercolors. Food and drink are not allowed in the library. Contact Dona Schaeffer at home 788-1529, or at work 923-0753.

Arts Development Council of Georgia

Sent: Friday, January 25, 2008 11:11:28 AM
Subject: ADCG February 2008 General Membership/Open Meeting




RE: General Membership/Open Meeting - Arts Development Council of Georgia (ADCG), www.adcg.org, Wednesday, February 6, 2008; Winder Cultural Art Center, Winder, Georgia.

Good Morning:

Following is an ADCG Press Release and announcement*** for the bi-monthly General Membership/Open Meeting of the Arts Development Council of Georgia (ADCG), www.adcg.org. The meeting will be preceded by a monthly meeting of the ADCG Board of Directors.

Please feel free to forward this to any and all media, fellow artists, craft makers and those generally involved with the Arts at all levels.

February marks the "unofficial" First Anniversary of the ADCG. We have come quite a distance in a very short amount of time. Join us as we celebrate our growth and invite you to be a part of the organization.

Regards,

Bill Ronay

Chair
ADCG
www.adcg.org

***Press Release prepared and issued by Anne Jenkins, Point of Art Gallery, Union Point, GA.

MGAA Newsletter

Prime Painters are meeting most Thursdays at the Senior Center, 152 Maple St., Warner Robins, at 1:30 PM. Come and draw, paint, share companionship and ideas. This is free, however the city requires that you have to be over 50 to participate.

· Let's all attend the monthly meeting on Thursday, Jan.17,at Ted Wright Park. Joy Vermilyea will be demonstrating the art of stained glass. She is a new member, moving from North Georgia, and teaches her talent at RAFB. You will be able to sign up for a Saturday workshop at the meeting. The cost will be $50.00, and there is a 5-limit opening. AND…the new officers will be installed! I was told that we have a very creative program for this, and I’m anxious to see it.



· January 8, Tuesday, the Late Bloomers will be at the Gatwick Sr. Village in Perry from 1-2:30 PM. Volunteers are needed to teach art to seniors. Contact Edna Garrett (478) 967-2817 for more information.

· The Sketching Session will be at the Nola Brantley Library, Watson Blvd. from 6:30- 8:30 PM. A live model will be provided. This is a good opportunity to practice your drawing skills in a friendly environment.Bring your own drawing materials, like charcoal, pastels, or colored pencil. Food,drink, and paint are not allowed in the library. Contact Dona Schaeffer at home 788-1529, or at work, 923-0753, for more information.

· Tuesday, January 15, Willa Roseboom will sponsor Movie Night at her home. Contact Willa, 953-3224, or wroseboom@alltel.net.

· February 26 has been set as the day of Houston County’s Annual Career Scavenger Hunt. 10th graders are bussed to the Ag Center in Perry to meet and inquire about careers, and FAS will have a booth to represent the Arts. Leslie will be there, and she’d love someone to help her. Call 929-2263 to volunteer.

· Peggy Maine has an exhibit at Prinnie Mack’s the first 2 weeks in January, with Kay Nanz having her works up the last 2 weeks. In February, Allan Carey and Janice Musgrove will display their creations.

· Joycine's new space is now at 333 Cotton Avenue in Macon. Call (478) 743-3144 for information on painting classes with Barbara Barry (6 week classes), or teen and adult Drawing Classes with Peter Nishanian.

· MGAA's Winter Arts Festival is coming up Feb.15-March 15. Submit your entry now. This is a judged show open to all mid-state artists. Call 477-9557 for a prospectus.

· Jack Shields from Atlanta will be having a collage workshop March 14 & 15. Those of you who attended his watercolor workshop thoroughly enjoyed mee ting this incredible artist, and I’m excited about him being

· Don't forget about the SPRING FINE ARTS SHOW April 20 at the Eagle Springs Clubhouse from 2-5:00. Setup will be on April 19. Get your paints out and get busy!

Sketching Session

THE FINE ART SOCIETY OF MIDDLE GEORGIA Sketching Session: 6:30pm - 8:30pm Monday, January 14, 2008 at the Nola Brantley Library in Warner Robins. Our "model" this month is a near life size sculpture of a head . She is a coquettish little girl but she has promised to be very, very still. This is open to all adults, so bring a friend. Bring your own easel and drawing materials - charcoal, pastels, or colored pencil. Food and drink are not allowed in the library. Contact Dona Schaeffer at home 788-1529, or at work 923-0753.

P.S. Does anyone have a suggestion on what to name her?

Unicorns Quest Art
http://www.geocities.com/unicornsquest/

PaintAmerica - Call to Entries

For immediate release PaintAmerica Executive Director

PaintAmerica Announces 2008 Paint the Parks Call to Entries

PaintAmerica, a national, non-profit organization to support and promote the visual arts, has announced the Call to Entries for the 2008 “Paint The Parks” National Artists’ Competition. Paint The Parks will attract many of our nations’ top artists, with a $10,000 purchase award for the Grand Prize. Many other cash prizes and purchase awards will also be available, making Paint The Parks one of the country’s richest art competitions. Full details and entry forms are available at www.PaintAmerica.org

The 2008 Paint the Parks100 Competition and the Paint the Parks “Mini50” provide the country’s top national venue for established and emerging representational artists to showcase their talents. The competition celebrates our country’s national parks, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the National Parks Foundation (www.nationalparks.org) The competition also supports the PaintAmerica mission of providing scholarships for young artists and promoting the visual arts across America.

The Paint the Parks Competition format rewards artists with great potential for sales of their work. It also provides recognition, exposure and awareness through a national traveling exhibition and an online display. The exhibition will be shown in venues such as The Jefferson National Expansion Memorial, St. Louis, MO; The RW Norton Art Gallery, Shreveport, LA; and The CACEG Gallery; Estes Park, CO. Showcasing the beauty and qualities of America’s National Park system as seen through the eyes of its artists is another benefit of the program.

The Second Annual Paint the Parks 100 carries on the tradition of the long-running Arts for the Parks competition. Last years grand prize winners were John Agnew of Cincinnati, OH for his painting “Looking for the Shore” and Ray Hunter of Santa Barbara, CA for his mini painting “Lesson on the Yellowstone”.

Entries representing any of the 390 National Parks are submitted and judged within one of the three National Park Regions. The highest scoring painting from all entries is named the Grand Prize Purchase Award Winner and claims a $10,000 purchase award. It, and the top 33 paintings from each of the three regions advance to the Paint the Parks100. Other artists in the top 100 also have the chance to receive additional cash prizes and purchase awards. Recognition is also given to the “2nd 100” artists.

The “mini” competition is for works up to 180 square inches. The full-size competition accepts work up to 720 square inches. A discounted entry is available for meeting the early deadline of May 1, 2008. The final competition entry deadline is May 31, 2008. Galleries interested in exhibiting the Paint The Parks Top100 should contact PaintAmerica at mail@PaintAmerica.org

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P.O. Box 4031 • Topeka, KS 66604 • 785.273.4502 • fax 785.273.4510 • www.PaintAmerica.org