ART LEADS

Call for artists for Spring Festival April 2012

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Call for artists for Spring Festival April 2012

http://nashville.craigslist.org/crs/2812724260.html

We are looking for Artists, Artisans, and Crafters!!

. . .original, creative, and inspiring people who would appreciate the opportunity to show their art at a fundraising festival on

April 21, 2012.

Family friendly Christian festival
Free admission

Music, food, and entertainment provided

wonderful atmosphere, wonderful cause

Rain or shine event

You can choose to set up indoors or out
Be a part of something special in a positive Christian environment

The booth fees are only $35 dollars + 10% of sales
ONLY serious inquires please!

When replying to this post... please follow these steps

include in the e-mail:
*a few JPG images of your work
*your name
*your e-mail
*your phone number
*your website (if you have one)

We will call you and give you more information!

Call to Artists - Arts @ the Airport - Deadline Mar 30 2012

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Call to Artists - Arts @ the Airport - Deadline Mar 30 2012

The Flying Solo Exhibition Series Call to Artists is currently OPEN for submissions. Please review the information below if you wish to submit a proposal. The deadline for Call to Artists is Friday, March 30, 2012 at midnight, Mountain Standard Time (1 a.m. Central Standard Time).

The Call to Artists is managed through www.callforentry.org, also known as CaFE. The Web site is free to use. If you are new to the site, click the button in the top right corner of callforentry.org that says "First Time Users Register Here."

When registering with CaFE, you will be asked to provide:
· 7 jpeg images. Please see CaFE site for image specifications.
· An artist statement
· A short bio
· An artist resume

· A site-specific proposal, if you plan to apply for a Ticketing Lobby exhibit. See below for more info on our exhibit sites.

If you have questions regarding the submission process after visiting the CaFE site, please contact arts@nashintl.com or (615) 275-1614 .

http://flynashville.com/arts/CalltoArtists.aspx

Call for Artists: Athens Indie Craftstravaganzaa April 28,29 2012

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Call for Artists:

Athens Indie Craftstravaganzaa will be accepting applications for the Spring
2012 Craftstravaganzaa, through March 5th. Market to be held Saturday and
Sunday, April 28-29, 2012 downtown Athens, GA.

Athens Indie Craftstravaganzaa is a bi-annual handmade market that brings an
eclectic selection of emerging artists and crafters from the South and
beyond.

Visit our website for show information, photo galleries of past markets,
vendor photos and profiles, Craftstravaganzaa applications and more.

http://www.athensindiecraftstravaganzaa.com

Art: Up Close & Personal - Furniture Maker & Fine Alf Sharp - 2-13-12

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Feb. 13: Alf Sharp, Furniture Maker & Fine Woodworker

Art: Up Close & Personal

Alf Sharp
Furniture Maker & Fine Woodworker
February 13
6 - 7:30 pm

Williamson County Public Library
(main conference room)
1314 Columbia Pike
Franklin, TN 37064

In it's fourth year, the Arts Council is proud to present this evening series for 2012.
Some of the most renowned local artists will share an up-close and personal glimpse into their lives and their work.

Sharp began his journey toward furniture making after attending Vanderbilt University Law School, and realizing that "none of the white-color professions were appealing." Little did he know that a simple remodeling project for his landlord in lieu of rent would lead to the career of a lifetime in fine woodworking. Even though he had no experience in carpentry, his customer was satisfied, and as one job after another came along, he gravitated toward interior trim and simple cabinetry. He loved making things with his hands and out of wood!

As he began exploring how to make fine furniture, he found very few remaining who could pass on the knowledge and techniques of fine hand woodworking. Since it was almost a lost art, Sharp read books and experimented. He discovered that "perhaps the finest furniture ever built, both in terms of artistic style and technical skill, was created in the 18th century," when power equipment of any sort had not been invented and a piece was made entirely with hand tools. Sharp visited prominent museums and collections and picked the brains of collectors, dealers and scholars in antique furniture.

At the same time, to make a living, Sharp was growing his business in an entirely opposite direction. "By 1980, he had a 13.500 sq. ft. shop, a quarter-million dollars' worth of machinery and 25 production employees, cranking out fairly low-end furniture." By this time, he rarely touched a piece of wood, and commissions for fine furniture were rare. At the first opportunity, Sharp sold the factory and built a small woodworking shop next to his home in Woodbury, Tenn. He was determined "to use primarily original-period hand tools, large enough only to allow a maximum of two assistants."

Since that time, he has concentrated on museum-quality, one-of-a-kind furniture, primarily in the 18th century American style. He also creates 19th and 20th century historical styles, and designs and builds pieces that merge traditional values and proportions with contemporary idioms and exotic woods.

Sharp's impressive commissions include dining chairs, mantle pieces, carved Venetian blinds, faux-grained exterior doors, "Jackson" presses, and a replica of President George Washington's swiveling mahogany office chair at the Hermitage; a reinterpreted "Jackson" press and an oak bench using "treaty oak" lumber at the Tennessee State Museum; Windsor dining chairs and Baltimore-style painted settees at Travelers Rest; walnut "Gentleman's " chairs, the Speaker of the Senate's podium and Rococo Revival style Supreme Court Justice's chairs at the Tennessee State Capitol; and many more pieces in public and private homes and offices from Massachusetts to California.

He has captured numerous awards including the 2008 Cartouche Award of the Society of American Period Furniture Makers, Williamsburg, Va.; a commendation, "State of Tennessee House of Representative Resolution #294 on March 27, 2008; and being named a Fellow of the Emma Collaborative 2010, Saskatoon & Ness Creek, Saskatchewan, Canada;

He captured Best of Tennessee, 2002, at the Tennessee Artist Craftsman Association, in Chattanooga; and participated in the Wilson Art Exhibition in Philadelphia, Pa.; "Art of Tennessee" 2003 at the Tennessee State Museum in Nashville; "Curvitures," sponsored by the Furniture Society, 2004-2005; "Out of the Woods," The Parthenon, Nashville, 2004; Gordon Jewish Community Center, Nashville, 2006; "Arms, Legs, Feet, Heart & Soul," Tennessee State Museum, 2009; Knoxville Museum of Art, 2009; and Contemporary Classics—Selections from the Society for American Period Furniture, Savannah, Ga., 2006. He was an invited artist to the Master Woodworkers Show in Knoxville, Tenn., in 2005, 2007, 2009 and 2011.

His work has been featured in the cover article of Woodshop News, November 2006, and the cover of the book, Studio Furniture—Today's Leading Woodworkers. Publications featuring his work include Colonial Homes, Antiques Magazine, Southern Living, Architecture of the Old South, Fine Woodwork, Woodwork, Custom Woodworking, and various books.

Sharp has served as an instructor on the "History of Furniture" and "Architectural Detailing" at O'More College of Art and Design in Franklin; instructor at Marc Adams School of Woodworking, Center for Furniture Craftsmanship; and instructor at the Center for Furniture Craftsmanship in Rockport, Maine.

Active in the profession, he is serving as president of The Furniture Society for 2011 to 2012, and on its Board of Trust from 2006 to 2013. He also has been president of the Cumberland Furniture Guild since 2002, is vice president since 2009 of the Board of Directors of the Tennessee Association of Craft Artists, and is on the Board of Directors of the Cannon County Art Center.

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Come mingle with some of the notable artists from our area and beyond.
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

January: series resumes in February
February 13: Alf Sharp, Woodworker/Furniture Maker
March 12: Paul Harmon, Painter
April 9: Chery Cratty, Fiber and Pulp Painting
May 14: Roy Overcast, Ceramics

Series resumes in September

September 24: Lena Luca, Ceramics, Painting and Music
October 8: Bill Barnes, Painting and Graphic Design
November 12: Edie Maney, Painter

The lecture series is free and open to the public.
Light refreshments will be served.

For more information, call 428-3845 or email info@artscouncilwc.org.

Williamson Brown Bag Lunch: 'Art Presentation and Framing' - Feb 10 2012

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Feb. 10 - Michael Damico, 'Art Presentation and Framing'

Brown Bag Lunch Bunch
February's Guest:

“Michael Damico”
'Art Presentation and Framing'

February 10
11am - 1 pm

Damico’s topic will be about Gallery services in the fields of art and photography. Custom picture framing, prints on canvas, giclee, fine art printing, art reproduction, photo restoration. His talk will also include support to artist for professional career development.

Michael Damico is a native of Nashville whose experience as a professional framer and gallery owner span over 10 years. He is an artist in both painting as well as photography and has shown in local and national exhibitions. He is currently very active in the Franklin Art Scene as well as First Friday Franklin Art Crawl.

Damico will be speaking on a variety of presentation techniques for a variety of artwork including paintings photography, works on paper as well as sculptor and jewelry. His expertise will include traditional methods as well as new breakthroughs in techniques and materials. He will also field question from the artist present on career development and professional growth.

Grab your lunch and join the Arts Council for a lunchtime of artistic fun and camaraderie. Guests are invited to bring a piece of their own artwork to share with the group. The Arts Council’s ‘Brown Bag Lunch Bunch’ meets 2nd Friday of most months. Open to the public and no charge to attend. For more information, visit www.artscouncilwc.org, or call 428-3845.

Location:
Williamson County Public Library
(main conference room)
1314 Columbia Pike
Franklin, TN 37064

Call to Artists: Bike Racks, Phase 2 - Nashville - deadline March 15 2012

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Call to Artists: Bike Racks, Phase 2

Metro Nashville Arts Commission announces a call to artists for a second round of artist-designed bike racks. Submissions will be accepted electronically, via CaFE (www.callforentry.org).
Deadline for submission: 12 a.m. Friday, March 16, 2012, Mountain Standard Time*

If you have never used CaFE, please visit their help page at https://www.callforentry.org/cafehelp.phtml. The page includes a video about "How to Apply".

If you are still having difficulty with CaFE, Metro Arts is hosting two open houses to answer questions: Wednesday, February 22, 11:30 am -1:30 pm, Nashville Room, 2nd floor of the Metro Office Building, 800 2nd Ave S.
Saturday, March 3, 10:00 am - Noon, Sonny West Conference Room, Howard Office Building, 700 2nd Ave S.
*PLEASE NOTE THAT THE DEADLINE IS MIDNIGHT, MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME, THE NIGHT OF THURSDAY, MARCH 15.

Make Valentines @ Art & Invention Feb 4-13, 2012

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Make Your Own Valentines!

Join us at Art & Invention Gallery to create a Valentine’s masterpiece for the one(s) you love. Decorate a card or wooden heart, or invent your own Valentine from our table of goodies.

If you supply the time, we will supply the materials!

                                             Cost: $ 6.00 per card

$8.00 - $10.00 /wooden heart

Walk-ins welcome:

   Saturday, February 4, noon – 5pm

Sunday, February 5, noon – 5pm

Wednesday, February 8, 3pm – 8pm

Thursday, February 9, 3pm – 8pm

   Friday, February 10, noon – 7pm

      Saturday, Feb. 11, noon - 5pm

   Sunday, February 12, noon – 5pm

Monday, February 13, 2pm – 6pm



Reservations a must for groups of 5 or more!

Book a private evening workshop

during the week of February 6 – 13!

Call us to sign up!   226-2070

Art & Invention Gallery

1106 Woodland Street, Nashville 37206

Create a "Valentine Heart" class @ Picture This - Feb 10 2012

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Create a "Valentine Heart" class #2
Picture This - Custom Frame and Art Gallery

4674 Lebanon Pike, Hermitage, TN 37076

Friday, February 10, 2012.

Time

6:00pm until 8:00pm

Randy Purcell shows how to transfer ink from a magazine to beeswax. Everyone left la with a finished and framed Heart for Valentine's day. The next class will be this Friday February 10, 2012. Seating is limited to 16 people so sign up soon if you are interested, email me if you have anyquestions or to reserve your spot matt@picturethis-gallery.com Cost of this is is $45 and it includes the frame for your new creation. Remember to bring you favorite beverage, a snack will be provided.
https://www.facebook.com/events/185951684846417/

Envelope Books Workshop @ Nashville Library - Mar 16-17 2012

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Envelope Books Workshop with Helen Hiebert

March 16 - March 17
9:30 am - 1:30 pm, Main Library Conference Center
Nashville Public Library

Learn how to turn envelopes into unique book structures! This project features paper cutting, a piano hinge and a unique way to show off decorative papers. We’ll cut designs and patterns into envelopes and slip decorative papers inside. Then we’ll seal, hinge and fold them in a variety of ways. This free half-day workshop will be offered twice, once on Friday, March 16 and again on Saturday, March 17. Choose the date that works best for you and call 862-5804 x6092 or email elizabeth.coleman@nashville.gov to register. Spaces are limited.

Call for Artists- DON'T LABEL ME Fashion & Art Show Mar 24 2012

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Call for Artists- DON'T LABEL ME Fashion & Art Show
Mar 24 2012
https://www.facebook.com/events/331037180264279/

I Love Earth... A Valentine’s Day Card Making Workshop @ Nashville Library- Feb 10, 2012

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I Love Earth... A Valentine’s Day Card Making Workshop
By Turnip Green Creative Reuse
at
Downtown Nashville Public Library

Friday, February 10, 2012.
Time
11:00am until 2:00pm.

Make your own completely recycled Valentine’s Day cards. We will use found materials to print and collage an environmentally friendly card for your loved ones. We will teach easy folding techniques with repurposed paper to form the cards. Learning to use what we have around the home and office we will utilize items for alternative printing processes. Did you ever think you could use bubble wrap and paper clips to print beautiful artistic cards for any holiday. Come to the Library to learn how, all ages.

https://www.facebook.com/events/191257344303918/

Legal Basics for the Arts: Copyright and Contracts - Feb 13, 2012

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Legal Basics for the Arts: Copyright and Contracts
Monday, February 13, 2012 | 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum
(222 5th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37203)
$10 ABC Members | $15 Non-members
Register now. http://www.abcnashville.org/shop/legal-basics-for-the-arts-copyright-contracts/
Brown bag lunches welcome!

Join intellectual property attorneys, Tara Aaron and Rick Sanders from Aaron Sanders, to learn how to maximize copyright protection for your creative works. Legal Basics for the Arts will cover the key elements of copyright law, how copyrights can be transferred, and why it is important to have written agreements about your copyrighted works.

Murfreesboro Art League Spring 2012 calendar

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Spring calendar for Murfreesboro Art League (Note: board mtgs -6pm, all others 7pm unless otherwise noted)

Jan 3, 10, 17, 24, & 31 – paid watercolor classes with Arlene Shoemaker
Jan 9, 16*, & 23 – Scratchboard with Nichole Dawson (*=MLK day)
Jan 28 (Sat) Help Symphony with face painting 10-11
Jan 30 – board mtg, member mtg, and Eatin’ Meetin’- Bring food & works to show off.

Feb 6, 13, & 20* – Palette knife painting, Clarice Nelson (oils or acrylics) (*=Pres. day)
Feb 27 – board mtg, member mtg

Mar 1 – Heloise Shilstat featured artist at Symphony
Mar 5-26 – MidSouth Bank exhibit
Mar 5, 12, & 19* – Encaustics (colored melted wax), Beth Moore (*=Spring Break)
Mar 26 – board mtg, member mtg

April 2, 9, & 16 – Watercolor with Arlene Shoemaker
April 14 – Pioneer Village opens/ Art league opens for spring
April 23 – board mtg, member mtg
April 30 – Eatin’ Meetin’ - Bring food & works to show off.

May 7, 14, & 21 – Classes TBD
May 12- (7-9pm) “A Taste of Art”: Wine and Cheese Tasting Event
May 28 – board mtg, member mtg

***Note: still have to find out: When are Iris show, rotunda show,etc.

http://murfreesboroartleague.blogspot.com/

Founded by a local group of artists and chartered in 1966, the Murfreesboro Art League is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to develop and maintain a vibrant artistic environment in the Rutherford/ Murfreesboro community. The Murfreesboro Art League offers classes in many disciplines for artists of all levels and has a gallery located in the back of Cannonsburgh Village.

Contact Information

Drift Station Open Call for Artist Books, Zines, and Other Publications - Deadline: Feb 18, 2012

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BOOKSTORE
Drift Station Open Call for Artist Books, Zines, and Other Publications

Curated by Angeles Cossio and Jeff Thompson
Exhibition: March 2nd – April 26th
Opening Reception: Friday, March 2nd

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Drift Station, an artist-run gallery and performance space in Lincoln, Nebraska, is calling for artist books, zines, comics, small presses, and other non-traditional publications. For the duration of the exhibition, Drift Station will become a bookstore/reading library where the public can look through, peruse, and purchase artworks.

You may send us as many copies of as many works as you want. Any and all publications will be included – our goal is to fill the gallery! Works will be displayed on tables and shelves and must be able to be handled by the public for the duration of the exhibition without gloves. Because of this work has the potential to get damaged, please do not send us elaborate or delicate books that are not meant for handling by the general public.

All work must either be free or for sale for under $30. In cases where work is sold, Drift Station will take a 40% commission and deposit the remainder into the artist’s PayPal account. Unsold works may either be left at Drift Station for later purchase/given away or will be sent back to the artists (SASE required).

WORKS MUST ARRIVE BY: February 18th, 2012

SUBMISSIONS MUST INCLUDE:

+ Submission form filled out, printed, and signed
www.driftstation.org/downloads/BookstoreApplicationForm.pdf
+ Works to be included in the show
+ Self addressed, stamped envelope for return of works (optional)

SEND SUBMISSIONS TO:
Drift Station
Attn: Angeles Cossio
726 South 31st Street
Lincoln, Nebraska 68510
USA

Please direct any inquiries to: mail@driftstation.org

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Started by Angeles Cossio and Jeff Thompson in 2010, Drift Station acts as a non-traditional curatorial platform for innovative exhibitions, art, music, and performance based in Lincoln, Nebraska, USA.

www.driftstation.org

LeQuire Studio/Gallery seeking models for Feb - June 2012

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LeQuire Studio/Gallery is seeking models for February thru June.
A three hour class every Tuesday evening 5:30 'til 8:30.
$20 per hour.
Call 298-4611

     4304 Charlotte Ave.
     Nashville, TN 37209
     615-298-4611
     www.lequiregallery.com
     www.alanlequire.com

Dr Sketchy's Nashville After Valentine's Commiseration Session - 2-19-12

2012-01-22T18:10:00.000-08:00

Dr Sketchy's Nashville After Valentine's Commiseration Session

Sunday, February 19, 2012.

Time

6:00pm until 9:00pm.

Make a date with Dr Sketchy's and the lovely Renee Minou for our After Valentine's Commiseration Session! Stomp on a heart, cry in your beer, and draw the pain away!

The 5 Spot

1006 Forrest Ave, Nashville, TN 37206

https://www.facebook.com/events/318311381532061/

Basic Drawing Classes With Jim Pfeffer @ Jerry's Artarama Nashville - Begins Feb 8 2012

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Basic Drawing With Jim Pfeffer
www.artoftheauto.com

Jim will begin a 10 week workshop centered on basic drawing starting Wednesday, February 8th from 4pm-6:30pm. Basic Drawing classes will be held every Wednesday and Friday for 10 weeks.

Beginning February 8th, Class Dates Are:
Every Wednesday from 4pm-6:30pm

Every Friday from 5:30pm-8:00pm

The final basic drawing class will be Friday, April 13th

*The cost for the 10 week class is $40 a week. If you would like to pay all up front, the cost is $350 plus supplies. Pick up everything you need for the class right here at Jerry's and receive a 10% discount on your supply packet!!

*Saturday, April 14th, Jerry's Nashville will be hosting an after hours gallery show in the store for Jim Pfeffer's students to display their work. The gallery show is from 7pm-9pm. Drinks and finger foods will be provided.

If you are interested in being a part of the workshop, sign up today and grab a copy of the supply list!!

Jerry's Artarama - Nashville
5361 Mount View Rd
Antioch, TN 37013
P) 615-731-5901

STORE HOURS:
Monday to Saturday
10am to 6pm
Sunday
12 to 6pm

FRAME SHOP HOURS:
Tuesday to Saturday
10am to 6pm

Kids Art Classes at Jerry's Artarama Nashville - Saturdays

2012-01-13T08:08:00.000-08:00

Kids Classes Are Back At Jerry's!!!!

Saturday, February 4th will kick off our first of oh so many kids classes this year!! Our instructor is Sarah Stob who is a member of the Arts Council of Williamson County and In.FORM.ALL Art Movement, a local guild of independent artists.

Classes will be held from 1pm-2pm every Saturday. The cost of each class is $50 per child which includes supplies. We ask that a parent or guardian be present throughout the duration of the class.

Jerry's Artarama - Nashville
5361 Mount View Rd
Antioch, TN 37013
P) 615-731-5901

STORE HOURS:
Monday to Saturday
10am to 6pm
Sunday
12 to 6pm

FRAME SHOP HOURS:
Tuesday to Saturday
10am to 6pm

Contact Mic Workshop - $15 at Brick Factory Nashville - Feb 29, 2012

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Workshop and live Performance of CMKT 4

Contact Mic Workshop - $15

Feb. 29th 7:00 PM-Midnight

9 p.m. Show $10

Join the members of the circuit-bent rock band CMKT4 for a workshop on building your very own EconoMIC Bottle Cap Contact Microphone (from Creme DeMentia). CMKT4 will show you how to solder up a piezo-electric pickup and house it sturdily in a recycled bottle-cap housing of their own design! Stick around for a set from the band as the tool-handle dip on your freshly built contact microphone dries. Additional take-home kits and other surprises will be available, come build a mic and see and hear some of the circuit-bent instruments you've read about on www.GetLofi.com up

close.
Bring your own instruments and objects to amplify!

The workshop is $15, additional kits will be on sale for $10, and
we'll have fully assembled mics in several varieties for sale as well.

We'll have some other fun goodies also. Interested onlookers are
encouraged to donate if they don't want to build a kit. The workshop guarantees you a place at the show to follow.

See the guys perform and drink complimentary beer!

http://www.brickfactorynashville.com/#events

"Intimate Landscape" Juried Writing Competition - Deadline: Mar 29, 2012

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"Intimate Landscape" Juried Writing Competition

Open to Interpretation is now calling on writers to submit images for consideration in a juried book competition.

Project Details

Open to Interpretation is a collaborative book project bringing together photographers, poets and writers. Each book begins with a themed call for photos. The chosen photos become the literary inspiration for the writers' submissions. A book is created that matches each winning photo with two stories or poems that offer different interpretations of the image. The unique collaboration adds new dimensions to both the photos and the written word.

Book Title: Open to interpretation

Theme: Intimate Landscape

Judge: Patrick Thomas, Editor + Program Manager at Milkweed Editions

Submission Fee: $10 per entry

Deadline for Submission: March 29, 2012

Results Announced: April 19, 2012

Awards

$300 Judge's Selection Award

Judge

Patrick Thomas is the editor and program manager at Milkweed Editions. As an editor, his work focuses on acquisitions that consider our relationship to the more-than-human world. As program manger, he works to find the best way to bring literary art to the widest possible audience. He lives in Minneapolis, MN.

For further details go to http://www.open2interpretation.com/submit_intimate_landscape.html

Open to Interpretation is a juried book competition bringing together photographers and writers. Each book begins with a themed call for photographs. The selected images become the literary inspiration for the writers' submissions, from which two are chosen to accompany each image. The subsequent pairing of photographs and written pieces, culminates in the publication of a high-quality, fine art book.

For more information, visit the Open to Interpretation website, like us on Facebook, and/or follow us on Twitter.

Free Artist Booth space-Hospice of Southern Kentucky 2012 Chocolate Festival

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Free Artist Booth space-Hospice of Southern Kentucky 2012 Chocolate Festival

The 2012 Chocolate Festival to benefit Hospice of Southern Kentucky will be on February 12th, 2012, at the Sloan Convention Center in Bowling Green, KY. In its 25th year, the Chocolate Festival raises funds for end of life care.

A variety of items, including artwork, are being considered for the silent auction. There are still a few spots available for artist vendors and booth space, along with 1 table, is FREE! Over 1200 attendees enjoy the chance to indulge in chocolate treats and celebrate the community.

If you are interested in a FREE booth or in donating art or an art experience, contact Todd Dixon at: tdixon@hospicesoky.org

Dr Sketchy's Anti-Art School - Post Holiday Recovery! - Jan 15, 2012

2012-01-11T08:35:00.000-08:00

Dr Sketchy's Anti-Art School - Post Holiday Recovery!

https://www.facebook.com/events/268831859832228/

- When
  
  Sunday, January 15, 2012
- Time
  
  6:00pm until 9:00pm

Description

Still nursing the overindulgence of the holiday season? Then don't despair! Dr Sketchy's is here to cure all of your maladies...with panties! Or how about some hair of the dog? The seasoned professionals at The 5 Spot will be more than accommodating whilst you draw ladies of dubious intent!

So come on down on Sunday, January 15th from 6 pm till 9 pm and join us for just what the Doctor ordered! $10 to draw, $5 for pervs, and, as always, Nicole Kidman gets in for free!

Call to Artists: "In the Nude" show at The Building. Deadline feb 1, 2012

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CALL TO ARTISTS

The Building is excited to present our second "In the Nude" show. The last show was such an amazing night. We had over 20 artists from around the area submit their pieces of the nude figure and over 150 viewers come to cast their votes for their favorite pieces. We were a Critic's Pick in the Nashville Scene and received rave reviews from many websites and publications in the area. This year's show promised to be even bigger.

We are putting out an immediate call to artists. We want artists from all different kinds - full-time, part-time, hobbyists, whatever - to submit their pieces in all different mediums. The only criteria is that each piece must be a representation/interpretation of the nude figure. We are going to hammer this promotion really hard in order to make this event the best that it can be for everyone involved. The submission fee for this event is $30 and you can submit up to three pieces. The Building will take a 30% commission on any pieces sold during the event. We will have a LIVE nude model, and featured artists creating LIVE art.

Submission Deadline - February 1st
Drop-Off Dates - February 13-16 1pm-7pm (very flexible if that doesn't work)

We will have awards for Best In Show, Runner-Up and 2nd Runner-Up as well as a show-raffle for all the artists involved. From The Building family, we look forward to working with you and making this show one that everyone will remember.

Yours in Art,

Anthony Billups
www.anthonybillups.com
615-489-5100
billupsart@gmail.com

Submission Note - When you e-mail your submission to the above e-mail, you do not have to have your nude pieces already created. You can send over examples or a link to your work and will be evaluated based on your current works and allowed time to create your pieces for the show. If you already have the pieces you would like to submit, just include that information in the e-mail.

Submission Criteria - Name, e-mail, up to three images of your work and/or link to your work, phone number

Call for Vendors - Metro Arts & Farmers Market "Meet 'n 3" Feb 3 2012

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Metro Arts and the Farmers Market announce “Meet 'n 3”
February 3, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

The first Friday of February meet at the Farmers Market for an evening of live music, local art and culinary delights from Nashville Food Trucks. Now accepting applications for artisan vendor spaces. Cost: $30. Register Online Here or email Rebecca Berrios for more details rebecca.berrios@nashville.gov.

2012 Artist-in-Residence Opportunity @ Room in the Inn - Deadline Jan 15, 2012

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2012 Artist-in-Residence Opportunity
@ Room in the Inn
http://www.roomintheinn.org/

The Thomas P. Seigenthaler Fund for Creativity is sponsoring an Artist-in-Residence opportunity to provide art instruction to homeless guests at Room in the Inn.

The artist must have exceptional talent and demonstrated ability in teaching. Artists may be at any stage of career development, from emerging through mature. Applicants must be 21 years or older at the time of the application deadline. Students enrolled in or attending any institution of higher learning, either full-time or part-time are not eligible.

The objective of the program is to help the students build self-esteem through the creative process. Additionally, the fund aspires to offer classes that are encouraging, nurturing, educational, thought-provoking and, most importantly, fun. The Artist-in-Residence has the option to work in one medium throughout the semester, or in diverse media. The artist is encouraged to be creative about lesson-plans and projects. Individual and group projects may be conducted using a range of materials.

At the conclusion of the program, resulting works are showcased at a silent auction event that funds future artists and classes. Media coverage is solicited for the event. A catalog featuring the artists and the students’ work is also produced at the conclusion of the class and distributed at the auction event. Compensation is $5000 to conceive and execute ten classes and curate the show.
DEADLINE: January 15, 2012. Three finalists will be selected and interviewed by January 15, 2012. The recipient will be notified by January 31, 2012.

Questions and applications should be directed to the Thomas P. Seigenthaler Fund for Creativity at lbrandau@seigenthaler.com. EMAIL FOR APPLICATION