| The Conn-Artist Studios & Art Gallery announces a call to artists for the 1st Annual Please Match My Sofa Art Show at the gallery's location in Hendersonville, NC, USA ELIGIBILITY: Artists and artisans in Western North Carolina and the South Carolina upstate along the NC border. Also, open to artists in other states who are, "friends" of the studio owner, Constance Vlahoulis on the Internet social networking website "facebook." THEME: All entries must be inspired by the, "Please Match My Sofa" theme although a very wide interpretation of that theme is expected and encouraged. PLEASE UNDERSTAND that we do not expect you to use a sofa in your work nor do we not expect it! All is fair sofa or no sofa! It is about the art! Our philosophy is: PEOPLE SHOULD BUY ART BECAUSE THEY LOVE IT! So artists-- please just GO FOR IT, have fun, and bring us your best work and do NOT WORRY about matching anything. Eligible entries include all mediums, excluding digital, film, video and installations. All work must be the original work of the applicant, suitable for gallery installation, and available for sale. The CAS reserves the right to not accept artwork they deem in-appropriate for their audience. Work will be judged on it's creativity, sense of humor, design, and for it's ability to be a functional artwork or just look great in someone's home somewhere! SIZE: All 2D works should be framed or gallery wrapped canvas with no visible staples on sides plus be completely prepared for hanging. The maximum size is 30 inches in height or width and not to exceed 20 pounds including frame. Exceptions to size are works that dimensions do not exceed same square inches of 30 "x 30" max size.or as close as possible to that. More Exceptions: diptychs and triptychs are acceptable. Exceptions to size are 3D work- however work must sit securely on a table, floor, or sofa. Size limits will be determined case by case by gallery owner and upon limited space availability. ENTRY DEADLINE ON OR BEFORE May 21st- extended to May 28th if we have room: Submissions, accompanied by completed entry documentation (to follow) and fee must be received my email, mail, or hand delivered on or before 3pm Friday May 28th 2010. More information regarding hours will be made available on CAS website. PLEASE CALL for an appt if needed. NO PROBLEM! Original time was May 21st BUT YOU KNOW HOW ARTISTS ARE!!! SPACE could be an issue so PLEASE do get your work to the studio ASAP! FEES: $20 for entry made payable to The Conn-Artist Studios, $10 for an additional entry. Nonrefundable. NOTIFICATION: The names of the selected artists and their pieces will be posted on the CAS website within one week of deadline. Phone calls will be made to each artist regarding status of work. Every effort will be made to accept as many works as possible but the decision to accept will be that of the judges. Artists will be instructed to pick up any work(s) not accepted. Judge: Anna Parker-Barnett, Fine Art Consultant and owner of Gallery Minerva. ACCEPTANCE: Artists whose works are accepted via email will need to have their work delivered to the gallery ASAP as SPACE is now an issue. In order to insure the quality of the exhibition, accepted works may be withheld from the exhibition at the juror's discretion. The juror's decision is final. Accepted works must remain on exhibit for the duration of the exhibit unless other agreement is made between the artist and gallery. In addition to the exhibit some accepted works will display on CAS website for one year and may be also be used by CAS for promotion of 2010 show. EXHIBIT DATES: June 10th-August 6th, 2010 SALES: A 35% commission will be retained by The Conn-Artist Studios on all sales, Works will be sold at the price indicated on the entry form. Artists will receive payment within 30 days of the sale and cleared funds from sale. SHORT BIO/EXPLANTION: Each entry requires brief comments describing inspiration for the price and artist information. QUESTIONS? Use the contact form below to contact Show Committee member. Correct and complete information including email address must be filled in to be contacted. PDF of Entry Form www.Conn-Artist.com 828-329-2918 FB Friends Contact me here: Constance on FACEBOOK |
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*Please Match My Sofa Art Show
*Secret Message from Artists to Public: Please Purchase Art because you LOVE IT!
*Secret Message from Artists to Public: Please Purchase Art because you LOVE IT!
For a Complete Link to the 50 Artists Click Here WINNERS LISTED BELOW! 1st Annual Please Match My Sofa Art Show: The Conn-Artist Studios & Art Gallery In Atha Plaza/S.Main St/Rte 225 611 Greenville Highway Hendersonville, NC 28792 Date + Time: Opening Artists Reception: Thursday June 10th 6:00 PM- 9 PM Show will close August 6th 9PM (First Friday Gallery Stroll night) |
Every work is a winner and these Fine Artists won prizes for their efforts! Congratulations! Best of Show L'Heure Bleu (the Blue Hour) by Vadim Bora 2nd Place: Cedar Waxwings by Elizabeth Ellison 3rd Place: Sofa Talk by Pat Barrett Needed another Category to Reflect Our Theme! SOFA-LICIOUS Best of SOFA-licious: Redecoration Sure Tires A Fellow Out- by Linda E. Vickers-Elsegood 2nd Place: Culture Shock by Meg Fowler 3rd Place: Panther Sofa by Susan Garriques Best Abstract: Fields of Gold by Cindy Walton Best Impressionist: My Favorite French Broad by Patricia Barratt Best 3D-/ Sculpture: Which One? By Mitzi Cotugno Best Landscape: Imminent Storm by Cheyenne Trunnell Best in Fiber: Feathers (Wall Hanging) by Ann Smith Most Humorist: Lunch Time by Samuel Barrera Ceballos Best Emerging/Out of The Box–Journey to My Sofa by Pat Pittsenbarger Anna Award- My Paisley Dreams by Phil DeAngleo Constance Award- Forsythia by Sarah Sneeden Many photos will be available soon on FACEBOOK and a link here! |
Above photo credit to Julie Garner.
| Many thanks to our esteemed Judge Anna Parker-Barnett, Fine Art Consultant Anna is the owner of Gallery Minerva Fine Art 8 Biltmore Avenue in Downtown Asheville, NC (next to the Arts Museum) Anna is a champion for Emerging Artists as well as an astute Fine Art Collector. View a sample of their world class art on line at: www.galleryminerva.com |
of his portrait of Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney c-1916