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.
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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