Call for Artists for Fall 2011

Rosewood Art Festival Call for Entries

Trenholm Artists Guild (TAG) announces a call to artists for a one-day outdoor art festival, October 22, 2011, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM at Rockaway’s, 2719 Rosewood Drive, Columbia. TAG is seeking artists to display their original fine art. The goal is to include various media: ceramics, glass, fiber arts, jewelry, painting, photography, sculpture, woodwork, furniture, and printmaking.

Approximately 50 spaces will be allocated at the discretion of TAG. Artists may collaborate as a team for space. The TAG Board will view applicants to select the exhibitors.

Art must be original, handcrafted work produced by the artist and may not be the result of work from commercial kits, molds, patters, or plans. The work exhibited must match the quality and style as represented by the examples submitted. Limited editions, signed and numbered on the front of each piece, must be clearly marked as a reproduction.

The Festival will also include venues for low-key performing art presentations such as music, dance, and drama.

The display areas will be approximately 10 x 12 in the parking lot adjacent to Rockaway’s at the corner of Rosewood Drive and Howard Street. Artists must provide their own racks, tables, chairs, display units, coverings, or other fixtures suitable for outdoor use. Electricity is not available.

TAG will solicit for purchase awards and sponsors and expects to award Best in Show and People’s Choice.

To enter submit by August 15, 2011:

1) 3-5 images representative of your work via e-mail to reshleman@sc.rr.com or mail CD to: Renea Eshleman, 508 Moss Creek Drive, Cayce, SC 29033. Include with your images your name and contact information.

2) Mail $10 entry fee payable to TAG. There will be no charge for the display space.

Submission of your work is your certification that the work represented is original and hand-crafted; that you hold harmless TAG, the City of Columbia, County of Richland, all sponsoring and participating organizations, their directors, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers from any responsibility, personal liability, claims, loss or damage arising out of or in conjunction with your participation in the Rosewood Art Festival.

TAG will notify you by September 15 of acceptance.

Contact David Phillip796.3352 dkphillipsstudio@aol.com or Renea Eshleman 767.5505 reshleman@sc.rr.com.

Received from Trenholm Artists Guild aka TAG.

NOTE it is not necessary to be a member of TAG to participate in this one day event at Rockaways. Painting shown by Jean Bourque, painted to live Music.

The Art Newspaper online story about Art.sy

Found this fascinating article I wanted to share with fellow artists. The writer has stated this may be the "Holy Grail of Private Market Prices"... Written by Charlotte Burns in The Art Newspaper this month June 2011. Art.sy has some big galleries and other high profile backers, which I believe will make it a successful venture. It's important to be "in the know" especially if more galleries and online sites follow this new marketing model for art. Here is the link to the story.

http://www.theartnewspaper.com/articles/Website+could+be+holy+grail+of+private+market+prices/23906

Photo of Jean Bourque painting live to The Natty Vibes... painting in progress.

Art Festival Finlay Park July 2 Booths Available

Applications are now being accepted for vendors for the Independence Day Weekend Arts & Crafts Festival. The event will be held Saturday, July 2^nd at Finlay Park Columbia, SC starting at 1pm. The fair coincides with the Summer Concert Series in the park, and vendors are welcome to stay through the concert and fireworks (approximate ending time 10:15pm); booths must stay open until 6pm.

Only hand crafted items may be sold at the festival. No resell/flea market items will be allowed. You may not have raffles at your booth spaces. You may not “save” booth spaces for other vendors that will arrive after you. We reserve the right to disallow sales for violators of these rules.

A special parking area will be provided for all vendor vehicles, close to the booth area. Booth spaces are available on a first come first serve basis; we recommend that all vendors arrive by 10:00 am to setup for festivities to begin at 1:00 pm. Spaces will be marked off for you and someone will come by your booth to check in with you if you should need further assistance. There will be a loading and unloading area. The park and loading/unloading areas will need to be cleared by 12:00 noon. After 12:00 pm we will not be able to facilitate you with an area to unload.

Please note that electricity is very limited. Commercial generators are allowed, but must be diesel fueled (no personal gas generators, per Columbia Fire Dept. regulations) If you have further questions and would like a vendor form, please contact Joan Sorensen at (803) 545-3091 or jmsorensen@columbiasc.net

Booth space is 10’ x 10’. Vendors are responsible for providing their own tables, tent, and other supplies. Booths must be kept clean and orderly throughout the event. • $20.00 fee for single space. • Electrical access is an additional $20.00 fee and is very limited. Vendors are responsible for bringing their own extension cords and electrical access will be provided on first come, first serve basis.

Setup begins at 9:00 am on the day of the event. Selection of booth space is on first come, first serve basis that morning. Items should be unloaded and vehicles moved out of the area as quickly as possible. All vehicles MUST be moved out of the area by 12:00 pm – No Exceptions.

•• Cancellation Policy: Any Vendor who does not show for the event will lose their fee and their space will be released.

Checks should be made to City of Columbia, notate for Independence Day A/C Festival and mailed with the vendor form to:

Columbia Parks & Recreation Department

Independence Day A/C Festival

1932 Calhoun St

Columbia, SC 29201

Loose Lucy's Drop Off for Fire Victim's

Many of you know The DUBA band. Mary Link Womble the bassist and vocalist for the band has a daughter with three small children ages 4, 3 and infant. Last night, their home burned down and they have lost everything. The little baby doesnt even have any bottles. They could use anything you can donate household goods, furniture, food, baby things, diapers, formula and clothes.

Her daughter wears a size 7-8 and the man wears mediums and size 30-32; all the children are girls under 5, so any baby and infant items plus clothes from infant to size 5T, would be greatly appreciated.

Jenn McCallister of Loose Lucy's in Five Points has offered a drop off point at the store. Please help in any way you can. Giving thanks that the family is all okay and that no one was hurt.

Art Opportunity and Chance to Save S and S Art

Calling all Artists!!

S & S Art Supply is celebrating its TWO-YEAR ANNIVERSARY! We’re thrilled to be part of the revitalized Main Street, but our business is still young and hoping to grow. However, there are many expenses like getting our A/C working and paying our rent. We need your help to keep us going and our doors open!

Here’s what you can do! Starting on First Thursday June 2^nd you can pick up a panel to create a unique and wonderful piece of artwork to donate for a Silent Auction (bidding starting at $25 per artwork), with proceeds going to S & S Art Supply. The event is Saturday, July 23^rd. Our goal is to sell fifty panels, so please help spread the word to any artists or art patrons you know!! As a thank you for donating your time and art to S & S Art Supply you will receive a 20% coupon good towards your entire purchase!Panels can be picked up at S & S Art Supply or at the Tapp’s Art Center. Artists can select up to three panels per person. You can pick up a panel any time between now and July 18^thor until we run out.

Is there more that you can do to help? We want the event to be as big as possible and need entertainment, food and beverages. If you are a DJ, in a band, or work for/own a restaurant and want to participate or sponsor this event, please call Amanda Ladymon-Stockard at 803-603-7312 or e-mail at lily581@hotmail.com.We love our customers that chose to shop local and support local artists! Thanks in advance for all of your help and we look forward to supplying you with the finest art materials, at the best prices and friendliest service, for many years to come.

With Sincerest Thanks,

Amanda and Eric

Fundraiser Event: Saturday, July 23^rd from 4-8 pm

Drop – off Dates: July 18^th – 22^nd

Coupon Expires: August 15^th 2011

Jean Bourque has an ART fan page on Facebook

My art has a Facebook fan page at

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Jean-Bourque/61182932815

My blog has a Facebook fan page at

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Jean-Bourque/60286723695

Please follow these links and like my fan pages on Facebook.

I will be closing out my personal page on Facebook.

Also follow my blog directly when you get to it at

http://artsails1.blogspot.com

My blog is evolving once again to include more artist opportunities.

You will notice going forward that there will be international as well as national

and local art, music, film, photography competitions and events.

Much love Jean Bourque

Note: Painting photo from a live painting with the DUBA band in May 2011.

This was the painting in progress, the actual painting is now completed.

Film Maker Opportunity Deadline July 1

Film Competition - Austin Film Festival
Categories: Narrative Feature, Narrative Short, Narrative Student Short, Documentary Feature, Documentary Short, Animated Short. Regular Deadline: June 1 ($45); Late Deadline: July 1 ($50); Very Late Deadline: July 15 ($60). The Austin Film Festival is accredited by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences, making all Jury Award-winning narrative short and animated short films eligible for an Academy Award. For more information, go to:www.austinfilmfestival.com/new/film.

Artists Opportunity Night Skys Flagstaff AZ

Night Visions IV
Call for entry for the upcoming Night Visions IV exhibition at the Coconino Center for the Arts. Night Visions IV is an exciting and versatile exhibition in Flagstaff, Arizona. Artists are encouraged to submit work that explores or celebrates the night sky or the stars. The work in this exhibit should reflect the deep, positive connection that human beings can have with the night. Deadline: July 27, 2011. Flagstaff Culutral Partners, 2300 N. Fort Valley Rd., Flagstaff, AZ 86004. www.culturalpartners.org/exhibitions.htm#calls

Artist Opportunities

Edgar Allan Poe Foundation: Poe Square
The Edgar Allan Poe Foundation of Boston, Inc., in coordination with the Boston Art Commission, seeks qualifications from artists, artisans and/or designers to develop public artwork(s) celebrating Poe and his creative work. Up to three artist/designer/teams will be paid an honorarium of $1,000 to develop and present site-specific proposals. The Foundation proposes a budget of $100,000 for artwork(s) at Poe Square. Artists, artisans, and/or designers must be at least 18 years old. For more information or to apply, go to: www.callforentry.org

Artist Studio Space for rent in Columbia SC

Sent by Chappy Manning of TAG

I've been advised of an opportunity to lease some studio space on Carlisle St. (cut-through between Daly and Millwood, behind Mad Platter), and in order to keep the costs $200 range (includes utilities) we need some more artists interested in sharing the space. Would you be able to send out an email to TAG members asking if anyone is interested? There are 2 options, one space smaller than the other, the smaller one has 1 bathroom & 2 large rooms so we're looking for 4 artists to share, the larger space has several different rooms & 2 baths and could hold 6-7 artists' spaces.

Please contact me directly at cmanning13@sc.rr.com. So far, there are 2 of us who are willing to commit, but as I say, we need more to make it affordable.

Chappy