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“Life on the Lakes” Juried Art Show
June 16 - July 15, 2015
THE VIC
8023 State Route 30
Paul Smiths, NY 12970
518-327-6241
ENTRY FORM
DATES:
June 10th to June 13th : In person drop off of artwork
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June 21 : Artist reception for “Life on the Lakes” from 3 – 5 pm
June 16th to July 15th: Duration of “Life on the Lakes” at the PSC VIC
July 15th to July 17th: Pick up artwork from 12pm – 4pm
ENTRY
- There will be a $25 fee for one or two pieces of artwork entered into the show.
- Artwork will be open to artist’s interpretation of the theme “Life on the Lakes”.
- Two dimensional pieces of artwork need to be ready to hang upon arrival.
- All two dimensional media, including photography, are welcome. Maximum
width of 36”, including frame.
- Please print when filling out info labels and number artwork accordingly.
- All artwork must be original creations by the artist.
GALLERY COMMISSION
The Paul Smith’s College VIC will receive 30% commission on any artwork sold.
Please put NFS clearly on the label if you do not want your artwork sold.
LIABILITY DISCLAIMER
- Although the Paul Smith’s College VIC takes excellent care of all artwork, we
will not be held liable for any damaged or lost artwork.
- The Paul Smith’s College VIC will not duplicate any artwork or use artwork in
promotion unless agreed to by the artist.
HOURS
The Paul Smith’s College VIC is open 7 days a week from 9am – 5pm.
ARTIST NAME:
ADDRESS: ___________________________________________________________________
PHONE: ___________________________ EMAIL: ___________________________________
SIGNATURE: ______________________________ DATE: _______________________
ATTACH TO THE BACKS OF SUBMITTED ARTWORK
Artwork #1
Artist: _______________________________
Title: ________________________________
_______________________________
Medium: _____________________________
Price: __________________
Special Instruction: ________________________
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Artwork #2
Artist: _______________________________
Title: ________________________________
_______________________________
Medium: _____________________________
Price: __________________
Special Instruction: ________________________
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“Life on the Lakes” Juried Art Show
June 16 - July 15, 2015
THE VIC
8023 State Route 30
Paul Smiths, NY 12970
518-327-6241
Juried Art Show
The Paul Smith’s College VIC will host a Juried Art Show from June 16
through July 15, 2015. The public is welcome to an Artist reception on June 21,
from 3 to 5 PM. The theme of the show will be “Life on the Lakes.” There will be an
artist application and an entry fee of $25 for 1 or 2 pieces. Art can be dropped off
at the VIC from June 10 to June 13. Selection for the show will take place on June
14. We will inform all artists by email or phone if their piece is not accepted for
the show. Only hand deliveries will be accepted. At the discretion of the Artist, art
will be on sale during the show. Works in all 2 dimensional media are eligible, no
wider than 36" including the frame.
AWARDS:
CATEGORY
PRIZE
Best in Show
$100
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1 Place Photography Piece
$75
1st Place Other Medium
$75
Honorable Mentions
People’s Choice Lunch for 2 at the St. Regis Cafe
JUDGE – DIANE LEIFHEIT
The VIC has invited Diane Leifheit to select the items to be hung for the
show. She will award a “Best in Show,” “Best Photo,” “Best Painting,” and
“Honorable Mention” prize. We will also award a “People’s Choice” Award from the
“Life on the Lakes “show at the conclusion of the juried art show. People visiting
the VIC will purchase ballots and vote on their favorite artwork in the show. All
proceeds will go toward developing arts programming at the VIC.
ABOUT
THE PAUL SMITHS COLLEGE VIC
Paul Smith's College has developed a varied and exciting program of events
and activities. The emphasis is on engaging the college community with all phases
of VIC operations; Open access to the public; a stronger connection to the Arts and
increased entrepreneurial opportunities with an eye toward making the VIC self sustaining. The VIC staff continues to develop the trail system on the 3000 acre
property and encourages partnerships with supporting organizations to broaden the
scope of The VIC as a regional economic engine. For more information contact Brian
McDonnell at 518 327 – 6241.
Join us for the Adirondack Plein Air Festival August 17 – 22nd . Artists will
paint The VIC on August 18th . There will be an artist’s chicken barbeque
at the VIC as part of the Plein Air Paint the VIC day. For more information
go to saranaclakeartworks.com/pleinair
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THE VIC
8023 State Route 30
Paul Smiths, NY 12970
518-327-6241
“Life on the Lakes” Juried Art Show
June 16 - July 15, 2015
Plan ahead for the Winter Wonders Art show and Sale: 6 artists – 6 winter
scenes each – December 1, 2015 –February 9, 2016. See Brian for detailed
information [email protected]
Introducing the 2015 “Life on the Lakes” Jury
DIANE E. LEIFHEIT
FINE ART PASTEL PAINTINGS OF ADIRONDACK FACES, PLACES AND BEYOND.
Artist’s Statement
The box of used pastels I received as a very young artist was the beginning of my very long
love affair with color. So too was the figure, when I enrolled the first time in a life drawing
class with a live model placed in front of me and a dozen other artists. Those early
memories are nearly as dusty as the work I make on paper of the Adirondack people and its
landscape.
I begin a drawing in a sketchbook to get a feel for what I am looking at. Then I begin my
painting on a sanded art paper that I have backed with mat board to make it stiff. Whether a
face or a hillside, I am looking for big simple shapes. I begin finding form on the paper. I
build up some color, then to some peoples horror, I wash it all down with a stiff brush and
some Turpeniod, turning the initial work into lost edges and shifting abstractions of dark and
light.
The board dries and I begin applying color again. This is a challenging and fun problem
solving time. I look carefully at my subject. I find nuances of color. I am seeing color break
into layers of other colors. Variations of one color sometimes give way to opposite color.
There is green under an eye or orange where the sun lights up an ear from behind.
Then there is the spirit. In landscape it is the feel of the sun, the riffle of breeze. With
people, there is the undercurrent of their life in their eyes, then a subtle letting go, a trust
that I do see them under their hat, behind their glasses. I work hard to paint what I see, fair
witness to who the person is at that moment.
To capture the essence, to create resonance in the image. That is the goal.
See Diane’s work at www.dianeleifheit.com