David Cohen, Editor & Publisher of ArtCritical.com at WCSU

WCSU Department of Art Visiting Artist:
David Cohen, Editor & Publisher of ArtCritical.com
Don't miss his lecture titled "Their Blood in Our Veins:
Schools of London and the Old Masters"
Monday, February 3rd, 11:00am
White Hall basement, Viewing room 2

Maryann Meken-Silvestri

Maryann Meken-Silvestri is proud to announce an affiliation with Gallery 25 and Creative Arts Center located on 25 Church St in New Milford CT . She says, "The quality and the skill of the artists I am privileged to be associated with is very apparent in this show."

The new show opening is on Feb. 1st. The reception will take place from 4-6pm. Maryann adds, "This is an awesome venue for the arts community and is promoted by the town cultural commission and the office of the mayor. I would love to have a hand in validating the support of their confidence in the artists involved by inviting friends and family to attend and enjoy our new show!"
http://newmilfordgallery25.blogspot.com/

KAREN BARTONE, “TONDO ART: AN INTIMATE EXHIBITION OF MINIATURE PAINTINGS.

Founded in 1966, Middlesex Community College is part of the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities System.

In the Niche:

Karen Bartone’s series of tondo paintings employ the traditional round panel format and the Italian Renaissance combination of oil paint and gold leaf.  Picturesque subjects of reflected water lilies, trees, sky and rippled water dislocate viewer’s sense of specificity as they are composed within closely cropped peephole perspectives.  The small scale and circular shapes here similarly reference telescopic and magnified slide compositions in as much as the direct landscapes they represent.

Bartone lives in Clinton, CT and holds an MFA from Western Connecticut State University and a BFA from the Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts.  See more of her work at http://karenbartone.com/Karen_Bartone/Home.html

Call For Artists - Westport Arts Center

The Westport Arts Center is now accepting submissions for SOLOS 2014, juried by Patricia Hickson, Emily Hall Tremaine Curator of Contemporary Art at the Wadsworth Atheneum.  

We invite you and your member artists and/or students to participate in this exhibition which features fresh and innovative work by artists from all regions of the United States and abroad.

About the Westport Arts Center

The Westport Arts Center’s Visual Arts program is dedicated to creating exhibitions of excellence that enrich the local and global community. Each year the Westport Arts Center hosts more than five exhibitions that are free and open to the public. Past exhibitions include work by Chuck Close, Christo and Jeanne-Claude, William Wegman, Paul Cadmus, Anselm Kiefer, Weegee, and Bernd and Hilla Becher.

About SOLOS

The SOLOS exhibition is one way in which WAC celebrates the artistic talent and diversity of its Artist Members. Past jurors include Susan Cross, Curator at MassMOCA, Robin Jaffee Frank, Chief Curator of the Wadsworth Atheneum, Richard Klein, Exhibitions Director of the Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, and Ian Berry, Associate Director for Curatorial Affairs and Curator at The Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College.

SOLOS 2014 will be on view from April 4 - June 1. Up to eight artists will be selected to exhibit a body of work in the WAC Gallery. Submissions must be received by February 21. To submit your work, visit www.westportartscenter.org to download the prospectus and enter your submission online.

All inquiries may be directed to Visual Arts Coordinator, Jill Sarver, at jill@westportartscenter.org.

Call for Photographers - Vernon Community Arts Center

SECOND ANNUAL JURIED PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION

Jan. 26 – Feb. 22, 2014

The Vernon Community Arts Center is a non-profit organization committed to enriching lives and enhancing economic development by bringing the arts to the diverse community East of the River through education, events, exhibits and performances.

Opening Reception Sunday January 26, 1:00 – 4:00

Awards Ceremony 3:00

Drop Off Dates Thurs. Jan. 16, 12 – 8; Sat. Jan. 18, 1 - 5  Or by appointment.

Pick-up of Unaccepted Work Thurs. Jan 23, 12 –8; Sat. Jan. 25, 1 – 5

End of Show Pick-up Sun. Feb. 23, 1—5; Mon. Feb. 24, 4 -- 8

If you are unable to pick up photos during scheduled hours, please arrange for someone else to pick them up for you. Thank you.

CASH AWARDS

FIRST PLACE

SECOND PLACE

THIRD PLACE

Honorable Mention

Open to photographers 18 years of age and older.

Each artist may enter up to 3 pieces.

All work must be wired and ready to hang.

No saw tooth hangers.

All work must be original.

Work must be hand delivered.

There is a one-time, non-refundable entry fee for submissions.

$20 for one entry.

$30 for up to three entries.

Make checks payable to the Vernon Community Arts Center.

Please be advised that we retain the right to refuse any work if it is not wired and ready to hang or if it is inappropriate for the exhibition venue. Work must remain on view for the duration

of the exhibit. For more information please email vernonarts@gmail.com or call (860) 871-8222.

709 Hartford Turnpike

Vernon, CT 06066

(860) 871-VCAC (8222)

www.vernonarts.org

vernonarts@gmail.com

JURORS: BRUCE DUNBAR / PETER GLASS

CALL FOR GRAPHIC DESIGNERS: CODAMAGAZINE

Deadline: January 31, 2014. CODAmagazine is accepting project entries for its February issue, which addresses the theme of The Written Word. All design + art projects that incorporate typography or symbols to send messages or tell stories will be considered. CODAmagazine is a digital publication dedicated to highlighting the best design + art projects from all over the world and is published through Flipboard, a personal magazine platform with more than 90 million users.

www.codaworx.com/magazine

Juan Moreno MFA '02

Juan Moreno MFA '02 - Beyond Image
exploring the nature of color through abstract painting
Feb 3 - April 4, 2014

Artist Talk and Reception:
Thurs, Feb 20, 7-8:30pm

Whitson Gallery & Brick Wall Exhibition Space
M. Adela Eads Classroom Building, UCONN Torrington

Call for graphic designer!

DESIGN OPPORTUNITY.... graphic design.
Please Reply...
January 22, 2014
We have a corporate partner seeking our help to identify a graphic designer. The designer must have experience working with Flash or something comparable. They are looking to fill this need as quickly as possible.

If you or you know someone who may have interest, please send an email info@cawct.org ; today! Include "Flash Design" in the subject line. Cultural Alliance Members preferred, but all are invited to reply!

call for artists - Shoreline Arts Alliance

The Shoreline Arts Alliance will be accepting submissions for the 33rd annual IMAGES photography competition and exhibition, March 28, 29, 30 at the Mill Gallery of the Guilford Art Center, 411 Church Street, Guilford, CT.  IMAGES 2014 celebrates the art of photography in its many aspects, formats and technologies and encourages excellence among photographic artists.  IMAGES is the oldest annual, statewide, juried competition and exhibition open to all Connecticut photographers.  Photographers with a passion and dedication to photography as an art form are invited to submit work for consideration by a distinguished panel of professionals.  Judges for this annual competition bring varying areas of expertise to the review process and have included educators, curators, photographic artists, critics, and gallery owners.  Submissions will be accepted at the Mill Gallery of the Guilford Art Center on Friday, March 27, 4-8pm; Saturday and Sunday, March 29 & 30 from 10am - 4pm. 

 Call for Entry and Submission guidelines will be available soon at www.shorelinearts.org.  For information call 203-453-3890 or email Donita@shorelinearts.org.
 

Internships available

Artspace New Haven is one of 11 semifinalists picked for the ArtTable Summer internship in 2014.

This is a funded internship program designed to foster greater racial and ethnic diversity among women entering the visual arts field.

Please help identify students for the Artspace position... someone already in, or coming to Connecticut, would be ideal. The intern will receive $3,000 and have her choice of several outstanding projects to work on, including our upcoming collaboration with the Yale Art Gallery Chasanoff book object collection, our annual Summer Apprenticeship for public school teens, or the curatorial programs of our Open Studios festival.

Deadline is February 6.

Learn more at http://www.arttable.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=page.viewPage&pageID=626&nodeID=1

Eileen Tavolacci

Eileen writes, "On Sunday 1/26/14 from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. I am having an artist reception at the Comstock House in collaboration with Sotheby's International Realty of Ridgefield, CT. The Comstock House is located at 203 Redding Road (Route 107), Redding, CT. (Coming from Route 7, it is on the left immediately after Umpawaug.) Built in 1807, this was the home of William Comstock: Redding’s first postmaster. The warmth of this beautiful antique colonial is an interesting marriage with my abstract oil paintings displayed throughout the house. Stop by to say hello and have a glass of wine!"

"For Emilie", an Exhibit at Escape to the Arts ends Jan 17.

Only a few more days to visit our "For Emilie" art exhibit at Regional YMCA - Escape to the Arts . Art work available for viewing until January 17.

Come celebrate Emilie Parker's life and her love of art. Artists of all ages have created a work of art on canvas with the theme "Art Connections.

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Artists Workshop - Pricing and Presenting your atwork

Fairfield University is set to host a career development workshop for Connecticut artists this week.  The university will host "Pricing & Presenting Your Artwork" as part of the Make.Art.Work., Career Strategies for Visual Artists program at 6 p.m. Jan. 15. 

Silvermine Arts Center’s Gallery Director Jeffrey Mueller will lead the workshop. Mueller is set to give artists the opportunity to explore essential business skills by walking artists through the process of pricing and presenting work, in a step-by-step method that "demystifies these often challenging subjects," according to a release.

"Participants will learn the necessary questions to consider that are essential components to their success as self-employed artists," representatives said in the release. "A variety of financial formulas will also be introduced which can help artists price their work."

Make.Art.Work. Project Manager Jeannie Thomma will offer a look at how to present on paper and develop effective artist statements and resumes.

The MAKE.ART.WORK. program is presented by the Arts Council of Greater New Haven, Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County, and Greater Hartford Arts Council, with support from the Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation. Those who are interested in the workshop are asked to contact David Green, David@culturalalliancefc.or or Jeannie Thomma, Jeannie@makeartwork.org.

Call for Photgraphers

SUBMISSION DETAILS for prospectus download: https://www.facebook.com/groups/139162875635/10151834389120636/
prospectus:  https://attachment.fbsbx.com/file_download.php?id=795335247150598&eid=ASvW8WiSMTtaIgl07RT-IwsnUUoDbtopA8Cy4lZ36yzQZ_fI7Ezw1c0NaomJdsYirxo&inline=1&ext=1389624322&hash=ASsRADQoQxSsF0Yd

Open to photographers 18 years of age and older.

• Each artist may enter up to 3 pieces.

• All work must be wired and ready to hang.

• No saw tooth hangers.

• All work must be original.

• Work must be hand delivered.

There is a one-time, non-refundable entry fee for submissions.

$20 for one entry.

$30 for up to three entries.

Make checks payable to the Vernon Community Arts Center.

For more information please email vernonarts@gmail.com or call (860) 871-8222.

709 Hartford Turnpike
Vernon, CT 06066
(860) 871-VCAC (8222)

www.vernonarts.org

CALENDAR

Opening Reception Sunday January 26, 1:00 – 4:00

Awards Ceremony 3:00

Drop Off Dates
Thurs. Jan. 16, 12 – 8
Sat. Jan. 18, 1 – 5
Or by appointment.

Pick-up of Unaccepted Work
Thurs. Jan 23, 12 –8
Sat. Jan. 25, 1 – 5

End of Show Pick-up
Sun. Feb. 23, 1—5
Mon. Feb. 24, 4 -- 8

If you are unable to pick up photos during scheduled hours, please arrange for someone else to pick them up for you. Thank you.

CASH AWARDS
FIRST PLACE
SECOND PLACE
THIRD PLACE
Honorable Mention

Ron Lawlor

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Sheri Schwartz

FIRST STREET GALLERY is pleased to introduce its third 3-day POP UP Show.
One, of a series of three to be held on consecutive weekends in January. 
Diverse groups of artists are given room to exhibit an extensive range of work 
from abstract to figurative; paintings, installations, drawing and sculpture. 
Each show encompasses a broad spectrum of contemporary practice.

Participating artists in Pop Up Series #3: Diane Fitch, Tina Ingraham, 
Frederick Ortner, Brook Overline, Alison Proulx, Kristina Robinson, 

Sheri Schwartz, 

and Kathi Smith.

       The exhibition will be presented at First Street Gallery from 

Thursday, January 23rd through Saturday, January 25th

The reception will be held at the gallery on 
Thursday, January 23rd from 6-8 PM. 

 Special Pop Up Gallery Hours: 11 am - 6 pm, Thursday through Saturday

526 West 26th Street, Suite 209, New York, New York 10001

Click here to see more information.

Prince Street Gallery in NYC

Prince Street Gallery 6th annual juried show. Stop by to see Pamela Boily, Karen Bonanno, Isabelle Day, Eileen Tavolacci at the opening reception Feb1 at 3 pm.

call for artists... by land or by sea

By Land or By Sea
On display March 1 - April 12

To welcome the upcoming spring season, we will be hosting a juried group show of landscapes and seascapes. This show will be open to artists of all styles and mediums, as usual. Subjects must be either landscape or seascape.

Opening reception will be held on Saturday, March 1, from 5-7pm

Submission deadline February 24
Pick-up for non-selected works February 28
Entry fee of $20 per artist will be collected at time of drop-off
Limit 2 pieces per artist
Max size 32"x40"
All works must be framed and/or ready to hang.

www.artandframeofdanbury.com

Robert Crawford

http://blog.lindgrensmith.com/2014/01/interview-with-illustrator-robert.html

Bob said, "Very nice interview with me! Thanks L & S!"

Music, Music, Music!

Hey Music Alums!

Laura Piechota writes, "We are planning a band concert for March 8 2014, conducted by Time Wiggins and Fernando Jimenez. Part of the lineup would be an alumni band. If you are available and interested for a late afternoon rehearsal - 7 pm concert please email me asap. Hope to see you there!" Laura
piechotal@wcsu.edu

Love the concept!

possible project at/for WCSU:
A Photographer Persuades Strangers To Do Something Really Odd, And They Totally Love It
http://www.upworthy.com/a-photographer-persuades-strangers-to-do-something-really-odd-and-they-totally-love-it
At a time when people seem addicted to their phones, this kind of connection is totally unexpected.

Last day for open auditions

LCT will be holding auditions for its spring musical, SOUTH PACIFIC on Jan 5th, 2014 from 3PM to 6PM & Jan 6th, 2014 from 7pm-10pm in the Arts Center Theatre of the Thomaston Town Hall at 158 Main Street, Thomaston CT, with Callbacks on Jan 8th @ 7pm. Rob Bongiolatti will direct, with Holly McCann directing music and Caitlin Barra providing choreography. The production will open on March 29th and run through April 13th, 2014 for a total of 8 performances.

more details  https://www.facebook.com/events/214349865414474/

Amy, Christina, Tiffany, Brie, Meg

Alain Picard

Happy New Year from Picard Studio!

Let your creativity soar this year by signing up for a studio class or workshop. For the portrait enthusiast, be sure to make plans to attend the new "Painterly Portrait Techniques" weekend workshop, the perfect weekend skill-builder for those who want to take their portraits to the next level.

Whatever your artistic goals may be, my New Year's resolution is to help you become a better artist in 2014.

Be inspired, 

Alain

www.picardstudio.com  

 

Call to Artists!

CALL FOR PROPOSALS: 2014 EMERGING ARTIST FELLOWSHIPS

DEADLINE: TUESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2014, 11:59PM

Socrates Sculpture Park is accepting proposals for the Emerging Artist Fellowship (EAF), an annual program that selects 15 artists for the opportunity to produce and exhibit a large scale site-specific sculpture or installation in the park.

http://www.socratessculpturepark.org/exhibitions/artist-opportunities/annual-submissions-guidelines.html

Eric Holzman

Eric writes, "A book of my drawings recently published by the N.Y. Studio School with 50 color reproductions is now available. Introduction by David Cohen Essays by Nathan Kernan and Mario Naves. It will soon to be available on Amazon.com or get in touch with me at richolzman@gmail.com Cost: $35 or $80 (with a little drawing on the cover like the one above) plus shipping Please pass it along, Thanks!" - Eric

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News from CT Office of the Arts (COA)

Here's a great collaborative effort aimed at supporting artists. And best of all it allows them to do what they do best, make art!

The Community Supported Art Colorado (CSArt Colorado) program connects local artists with local art lovers through a buy-local, share-based membership.

http://csartcolorado.org/