Thursday, July 30, 2015
Sunday, July 26, 2015
August News
AUGUST MEETING
Sunday August 2nd is a workday from 9:00 to 3:00
BRING AT LEAST ONE PIECE OF RECENT (or not so recent....) WORK TO BE PHOTOGRAPHED
Ben Cooley will be taking pictures from 10:00 to NOON.
We need images for a sample CD for MCS to apply for shows at major venues!
Work should NOT be under glass for best photography.
Ben will take one picture at no cost to you (MCS pays)
If you want MORE than one piece photographed, expect to pay $10.00 per image at the time photos are taken.
Be prepared to write out your name, title, dimensions and medium.
WE ARE TRYING TO GET INTO THE CHICAGO CULTURAL CENTER AND OTHER TOP NOTCH PLACES
Work should NOT be under glass for best photography.
Ben will take one picture at no cost to you (MCS pays)
If you want MORE than one piece photographed, expect to pay $10.00 per image at the time photos are taken.
Be prepared to write out your name, title, dimensions and medium.
IF YOU CANNOT COME PLEASE TRY TO HAVE A FRIEND BRING YOUR WORK
WE REALLY NEED A GOOD REPRESENTATION OF MCS WORK FOR OUR CD!WE ARE TRYING TO GET INTO THE CHICAGO CULTURAL CENTER AND OTHER TOP NOTCH PLACES
SEPTEMBER RETREAT (There is no regular September meeting)
There is still room for 5 people for the September retreat. Contact Tania Blanco for information or to sign up.
FINE LINE EXHIBIT
We have 35 participants for the show "Reflections Within and Beyond"
This should be an exciting and beautiful show!
This should be an exciting and beautiful show!
You will need to email your name, titles, dimensions media and prices to the exhibit committee by mid-August
so we can type up the labels. REMEMBER, the gallery will take a 30% commission-- so price accordingly.
You will be receiving a form by email to complete and send back to:
Nancy Savaiano Rosenberg nsrdesign3@gmail.com
Please also copy Barb Boland at barbidoodle@comcast.net
Nancy Savaiano Rosenberg nsrdesign3@gmail.com
Please also copy Barb Boland at barbidoodle@comcast.net
If you have images for the show, send them to Lezlie Lenz lezlieart@aol.com
Drop off date and times are Tuesday September 1st from 10:00 to Noon
The show opens the Sept 2nd and runs until October 10th
Reception Saturday September 12th, 2:00 to 4:00 PMPick up work Monday October 12th 10:00 to Noon.
Drop off date and times are Tuesday September 1st from 10:00 to Noon
The show opens the Sept 2nd and runs until October 10th
Reception Saturday September 12th, 2:00 to 4:00 PMPick up work Monday October 12th 10:00 to Noon.
ILLIANA ARTISTS SHOW
MaryAnn Gradisher will be at our August 2nd meeting to pick up any entries into the Illiana Artists 18th annual show.
Application information is on the blog.
Our last show for this year will be at Woodridge Public Library in December.
MaryAnn Gradisher will be at our August 2nd meeting to pick up any entries into the Illiana Artists 18th annual show.
Application information is on the blog.
Our last show for this year will be at Woodridge Public Library in December.
EXHIBIT OPPORTUNITIES
Vicinity 2015 - Call for Entries
The Vicinity Show is an annual juried exhibition for artists residing in a 50-mile radius of the Norris Cultural Arts Center.
The show accepts entries in all media, including, but not limited to, painting, drawing, photography, printmaking, sculpture,
ceramics, fiber art, jewelry, glass, books, installations and mixed media.
Submission Requirements and Information
· Each artists may submit ONE piece of art that is original in concept, design and execution and has never been exhibited in the Norris Gallery.
· The drop off day for submissions is FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. in the lobby of the Norris Cultural Arts Center.
· Cash or a check made out to Norris Cultural Arts Center for the $25 entry fee must accompany the work. An artist's contract will be
· The drop off day for submissions is FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. in the lobby of the Norris Cultural Arts Center.
· Cash or a check made out to Norris Cultural Arts Center for the $25 entry fee must accompany the work. An artist's contract will be
filled out when the work is dropped off.
· A label including the artist's name, title of the work, medium, price of the work (if for sale) or the insurance value of the work (if not for sale)
· A label including the artist's name, title of the work, medium, price of the work (if for sale) or the insurance value of the work (if not for sale)
must be attached to the back of 2D work or securely attached to 3D work.
· If the work is 2D, it must be prepared with hangers securely attached to the back of the frame with hanging wire attached to the hangers.
· If the work is 2D, it must be prepared with hangers securely attached to the back of the frame with hanging wire attached to the hangers.
A single hanger at the top of the work is not acceptable. Work that is not correctly prepared for hanging will not be accepted.
· Saturday, August 29, the entries will be juried for inclusion in the show and determination of show awards (both monetary and honorable mention).
· Sunday, August 30, artists call in to the gallery between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. to confirm entry selection status.
· Monday, August 31, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., artists pick up work not selected for the show.
· Show is installed the week of September 1 and officially opens Friday, September 4, at 11 a.m. Due to the Labor Day weekend,
· Saturday, August 29, the entries will be juried for inclusion in the show and determination of show awards (both monetary and honorable mention).
· Sunday, August 30, artists call in to the gallery between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. to confirm entry selection status.
· Monday, August 31, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., artists pick up work not selected for the show.
· Show is installed the week of September 1 and officially opens Friday, September 4, at 11 a.m. Due to the Labor Day weekend,
the gallery will be closed September 5 - 8, and will reopen on Wednesday, September 9, for normal gallery hours (Wednesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.).
· The show reception will be Sunday, September 20, from 2 to 4 p.m. in the gallery. Awards will be presented during the reception.
· Vicinity 2015 show will close on Saturday, October 31, at 4 p.m.
· The pick up day at the end of the show run is Monday, November 2, from 8 a.m. to 5 pm.
· The Norris Gallery retains 25% of the selling price of each work that is sold. All work submitted and accepted into the show must be
· The show reception will be Sunday, September 20, from 2 to 4 p.m. in the gallery. Awards will be presented during the reception.
· Vicinity 2015 show will close on Saturday, October 31, at 4 p.m.
· The pick up day at the end of the show run is Monday, November 2, from 8 a.m. to 5 pm.
· The Norris Gallery retains 25% of the selling price of each work that is sold. All work submitted and accepted into the show must be
suitable for viewing by all audiences. Artists are responsible for insuring their own work.
For additional information about the Vicinity 2015 show and the Norris Gallery, please contact us by email at
businessoffice@
Wednesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Norris Cultural Arts Center, 1040 Dunham Road, St. Charles, IL 60174
The 16th regional Juried Exhibition, at the Chesterton Art Center, August 30-September 27th.
115 South 4th Street, Chesterton, IN 46304. All 2D and 3D fine art media on any theme accepted.
Entry fee for 1-2 pieces, $30. Cash awards for First ($500), Second ($300) and Third Place ($200)
Call MCS member Mary Ann Gradisher for details at 219-617-2548 or email to magradisher@att.net.
She will be at the August meeting to accept and transport your entries for the August 18-19 judging and
will return all work at the October meeting. This will save you the trouble of transporting it yourself.
AWARDS
Two of our members recently won awards at the LaGrange Art League July show, "Fun in the Sun".
Nancy Rosenberg got a third place ribbon and Elaine Rath, a best-of-show.
COLLAGE WORKSHOP
Collage-Intuitive Process with Laura Lein-Svencner
Saturday August 15th Sunday August 16th 2015
9:30am-5:00pm each day with lunch break
Register by Aug. 7th with dupageartleague.org
$225.00 Supply List available upon Registration
9:30am-5:00pm each day with lunch break
Register by Aug. 7th with dupageartleague.org
$225.00 Supply List available upon Registration
If you are in a show or win an award, please e-mail that information to Joan Lucht for the newsletter and to Laura Lein-Svencner for the blog.
Thursday, July 23, 2015
MCS Member has her Exhibit up at the Woodridge Public Library
Sunday, July 5, 2015
THERE WILL BE NO MEETING IN JULY!
JUNE MEETING
The June meeting was lots of fun, thanks to Mary Warner's wonderful demonstration on making star books.
The
swap table was loaded thanks to Margi Hafer who brought in tons of
papers, books and art materials from recently deceased member, Sylvia
Koch.
Her memory can symbolically live on in our work.
THERE WILL BE NO MEETING IN JULY!
AUGUST MEETING
The August meeting, Sunday, Aug. 2nd, will be a work day with member demos from 9:00-2:30.
Bring show and tell; perhaps your completed star books with the inserts you have added.
Photographer Ben Cooley is confirmed for a photo session in the morning only.
Bring at least one piece (not under glass) to be photographed for a new publicity CD.
The first piece is free and any others are $10 each to be paid to Ben that day.
SEPPTEMBER RETREAT
There is still room for 5 people for the September retreat. Contact Tania Blanco for information or to sign up.
FINE LINE EXHIBIT
We have 35 members signed up for the Kavanagh Gallery at the Fine Line Creative Arts Center.
Space for our show "Reflections Within and Beyond" is limited.
If members are submitting one very large piece, they can add only one additional small piece.
Medium to medium large pieces we can handle two for each person, or three small pieces per person.
There are twelve pedestals for 3D work and a glass cabinet too.
We know people are working hard to finish the pieces for the September 1 hanging date.However, we need the titles, prices, sizes and medium by the first week of August for the labels.
If people have images with titles ready---please send those to Rachel at the Fine Line for publicity.
Her address is: publicrelations@
Also send them to Lezlie Lenz for inclusion in an E-Book of the show: lezlieart@aol.com
Our last show for this year will be at Woodridge Public Library in December.
Space for our show "Reflections Within and Beyond" is limited.
If members are submitting one very large piece, they can add only one additional small piece.
Medium to medium large pieces we can handle two for each person, or three small pieces per person.
There are twelve pedestals for 3D work and a glass cabinet too.
We know people are working hard to finish the pieces for the September 1 hanging date.However, we need the titles, prices, sizes and medium by the first week of August for the labels.
If people have images with titles ready---please send those to Rachel at the Fine Line for publicity.
Her address is: publicrelations@
Also send them to Lezlie Lenz for inclusion in an E-Book of the show: lezlieart@aol.com
Our last show for this year will be at Woodridge Public Library in December.
EXHIBIT OPPORTUNITY
The 16th regional Juried Exhibition, August 30-September 27th. at the Chesterton Art Center, 115 South 4th Street, Chesterton, IN 46304.
Cash awards for First ($500), Second ($300) and Third Place ($200). All 2D and 3D fine art media on any theme accepted.
Entry fee for 1-2 pieces, $30. Call MCS member Mary AnnGradisher for details at 219-617-2548 or email to magradisher @att.net.
She will be at the August meeting to accept and transport your entries for the August 18-19 judging and will return all work at the October meeting.
This will save you the trouble of transporting it yourself.
If you are in a show or win an award, please email that information to Joan Lucht for the newsletter and to Laura Lein-Svencner for the blog.
Enjoy the summer!
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