ABSTRACT ART COLLECTIVE NEWSLETTER • MAY, 2015 • Takedown: Wednesday, April 29, noon – 2 pm, Karpeles, upstairs and downstairs • Ingathering: Sunday May 3, 2 – 4pm “Surface and Structure” at the Faulkner • Reception: Thursday May 7, 5 – 8pm, “Surface and Structure” at the Faulkner NOTES FROM THE 2015 CHAIR SBTV SALES Two pieces sold at the SBTV reception “Multivision”. Congratulations to Beth Schmohr and Susanna Meyer. There will be another ad in CASA Magazine in May and hopefully it will attract viewers. The biggest challenge with exhibitting at the venue is attracting viewers to a location which remains little known as an art venue. However, the artwork shows very well and Martine was great to work with. SURFACE AND STRUCTURE We’re looking forward to our next exhibition “Surface and Structure” at the Faulkner. Ingathering on Sunday, May 3. This is a joint exhibition with the Santa Barbara Sculptors Guild and you may submit both abstract and non-abstract artwork, depending on Jan Ziegler which group you belong to. Those of you who belong to both groups may submit through both, but your sum total of pieces LIVE JURY DAY 2015 may not exceed three. Ingathering details are inThe AAC added 9 members from the April 11, Live cluded on page 3 of this newsletter. Jury Day. Thank you to the jury panel, Nancy Freeman, Michael Marzolla and Rosemarie Gebhart, as The juror is Colin Fraser Gray who is a 3D and well as Karen Pendergrass for organizing and Mar2D abstract, figurative and portrait artist. A good ia Miller, who staffed the ingathering table. fit for this exhibition. MEISEL REPORTING Alice Karnas at the Meisel reported a very positive reaction to the show from staff, patients and attendees. Two pieces were sold. Congratulations to Rica Coulter and Nancy Freeman. During takedown, four or five physical therapists and patients went out of their way to tell me how much they enjoyed the exhibit. One staff member asked about the possibility of joining the AAC. Two people said they would have purchased, but it was out of their price range. I asked which pieces they liked and they were both less than $400 each. Not sure exactly what to take away from that info, but it is reportable. We are pleased to welcome: Stephen Robeck, David Mark Lane, Cody Cammbell, Anna Gardner, Mary Lynn Schlomkowitz, Lawrence Wallin, Patrick McGinnis, Deborah Walsh, Pam Free. We look forward to seeing their work in our shows. SEE INTERNATIONAL FUNDRAISER We will soon be receiving 9 x 12 inch wood panels which will be made available to AAC artists who want to participate in the November Surgical Eye Exhibitions (SEE) International Fundraiser. This worthy beneficiary provides cataract surgery to those in third world countries who would not otherwise have the chance for restored sight. PAGE (1) May 2015 L.A. ART ASSOCIATION WELCOMES TWO AAC MEMBERS: Marlene Struss and Karen Luckett were both accepted into the LAAA this month. Congratulations! 2015 AAC Exhibits Karpeles downstairs Nov. 2014 - April 2015 Show name: abstraX@Karpeles Ingathering: Saturday, Nov 1, Noon -2pm Reception: 1st Thursday December 4 Juror: Jack Mohr (Artamo owner/curator/artist) Takedown: Wednesday April 29, noon - 2pm Jewish Community Center June –August 2015 Show name: TBA Ingathering: June 11, 10-noon Reception: June 28 2-5pm Takedown: Aug 26, 11-1pm May include an 8x8 grid wall Karpeles upstairs January 2014 - April 2015 Show name: Limited Palette Abstracts (Black and white plus 1 color). The AAC Board will curate the show and hang as many as possible in the space. Digital Ingathering: Dec. 1 - 15 (for the anchor pieces) On site Ingathering: Fri. Jan. 2, Noon -2pm for the smaller pieces. Reception: 1st Thursday March 5 Takedown: Wednesday April 29, noon-2pm Faulkner Main Gallery, November 2015 All info TBA This will be a fundraiser for Surgical Eye Expeditions (SEE) International. Meisel Gallery Jan 14 - April 17, 2015 Show name: Reflection Location: The Cottage Hospital Rehabilitation Hospital, 2415 De La Vina St. Ingathering: January 12, 3pm - 4:30 pm Juror: Rita Ferri, Curator, The Arts Commission Reception: Friday, Jan 23, 5 - 7pm Takedown: April 18, noon - 2pm TVSB, March-May 2015 Show name: Multivision Location: 329 So. Salinas St. Ingathering: Sunday March 3, 2pm - 4pm Reception: Friday April 3rd, 5-7 pm Takedown: Saturday May 30, noon - 2pm Juror: Nancy Gifford (artist and VP, The Arts Fund) 25% of the purchase price donation to TVSB on sales made during the exhibition. Faulkner Main Gallery, May 2015 Show name: Surface and Structure Ingathering: Sunday, May 3, 2pm - 4pm Pick up of unselected art the following day: 1 - 3pm Juror: Colin Fraser Gray, 2D & 3D artist and educator See page 3 for full ingathering instructions Reception: 1st Thursday, May 7, 5 - 8 pm Takedown: Saturday May 30, 10:00 - noon This will be a jointly funded effort and exhibit between the AAC and the SB Sculptors Guild. The Guild will be accepting non-abstract submissions. AAC 2015 Board of Directors Chair: Jan Ziegler 687-1011, [email protected] Acting Treasurer: Mark Walker [email protected] Secretary: Jo Merit [email protected] Venue Director: Thore Edgren 967-4001, [email protected] Jury Director: Karen Pendergrass 897-3348, [email protected] New Membership Director: Maria Miller [email protected] Volunteer Positions for 2015 Newsletter: Jan Ziegler: [email protected] Website: Marlise Senzamici & Lee Anne Dollison Email: [email protected] Membership Roster: Madeline Garrett Reception Team: Terre Sanitate Ingathering Team: Penny Arntz, Anne Tetrick, Caity Young, Rosemarie Gebhart, Beth Schmohr, Harley Hahn, Maria Miller Hanging Team: Rick Doehring, Thore Edgren, Madeline Garrett Press and PR: Jo Merit Wall Tags: Madeline Garrett Guest List: Marlene Struss UPDATED INGATHERING TIME - “Surface and Structure” At the Faulkner Main Gallery • May 2015 OPEN TO ABSTACT ART COLLECTIVE AND SB SCULPTURE GUILD MEMBERS ONLY JUROR: Colin Fraser Gray, 2D and 3D artist and art instructor INGATHERING: Sunday, May 3th. 2pm - 4pm. Pick up work: 1pm -3pm, Monday May 4. No phone calls will be made, you must come back to see if your work was accepted. If your work was accepted you must also sign up at that time for gallery sitting. RECEPTION: 1st Thursday, May 7th, 5-8 pm. CLOSING TAKE-DOWN: Pick up artwork on Saturday, May 30, 10 -noon. No exceptions CASH PRIZES: For 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in both 2D and 3D categories ENTRY FEES: AAC: $15 for one piece, $25 for two, $30 for three SBSG: $25 for one piece, $35 for two, $45 for three Artists may enter a total of three pieces. If you are a member of both the AAC and the Guild, your sum total is still limited to three pieces. AAC is accepting: 2D abstract wall artwork and abstract wall sculptures only. No pedestal or floor sculptures. The AAC reserves the right to reject work for being “not abstract enough” or inappropriate for the venue. SBSG is accepting: Abstract and non-abstract pedestal, floor and wall artwork of any type as long as it adheres to the guidelines as noted below. The Guild reserves the right to reject any entry deemed unsafe or inappropriate for the venue. 2D work limits: 48 inch max width, 76 inch max height. Wall work must be wired for hanging and able to hang from a nail. 3D work limits: Must weigh no more than 50 lbs and be pedestal-ready or free-standing. 3D wall work must be wired for hanging and be able to hang from a nail. STANDARD PRESENTATION GUIDELINES • Paintings must be back wired with standard multi-strand picture wire. • Frames and artwork must be clean and dust-free, glass must be clean. • No giclèe copies of original paintings. • Inkjet prints of work created digitally, hand pulled prints and photography are accepted. • If any part of your work uses non archival grade ink or paper you must inform buyers at the time of sale. • No unframed lightweight canvases less than 1 3/8” in depth, no staples showing on the edges. • No wet or tacky paint or topcoat • Unique presentation: unframed paper, clips, panels, etc will be accepted on a case by case basis. We understand that some contemporary art does not follow normal rules of presentation. Please note that the Faulkner Gallery is a multi-use room where children play and large groups meet. For this reason, delicate presentations are not advised. You display your work at your own risk. Questions? Contact: AAC Chair Jan Ziegler: [email protected] 687-1011
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