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ARTICLES FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2010
Contributing Bloggers: John Harbinger Jr.and David Harbrenig
Time is of the essence –no more.
The world belongs to the young. That is great news provided you’re young. And don’t tell me that you’re still young at heart –that doesn’t seem to count for much these days.) In an era where an eight year old English kid is making headlines in the art world and a 10 year old opera diva is turning music lovers’ heads; what do we old folks need to do? Is there still hope that we can make the grade? Now that I’m seeing those first grey hairs and yet still so few green backs from my art, can the future still be rosy or am I destined for the black hole of obscurity?
Well, I’m glad to report not all hope is lost. The internet has restored my faith once again. It seems you are never too old to be an artist and you can never be too old to enjoy success.
Russian artist Moisey Aleksandrovich Feigin had a solo exhibition at the Central House of Artists in Moscow from April 27, 2007 until May 10, 2007 when he was 102 years and 199 days old (on the opening day).
FYI: In his youth Feigin was a member of a Russian art group called the Bubnovyi Valet, which means “Jack of Diamonds.” The group first formed in 1910 and expanded for the next two decades as a loose association of avant garde Russian artists interested in the new styles of Primitivism that were emerging throughout Europe. Though he was not one of the more successful members he continued, undaunted, to paint until he died in April, 2008.
Just when I thought the future is looking bleak, my enthusiasm has been restored. I have plenty of time left to make my mark……
Moisey
New State Bill Governing Stolen Art Works
New legislation was given final approval this week by state lawmakers in Sacramento governing claims against museums, galleries and auction houses to recover what are deemed ‘stolen art works.’ The new bill would extend the time period from three years to six years in which claimants can sue institutions.
California once had a law that set no time limit on such claims but that was struck down as unconstitutional earlier this year. Since then, the courts have generally held that the statute of limitations governing stolen art begins when the claimant discovers the whereabouts of the work, or should have discovered it with reasonable diligence.
The California Association of Museums has described the bill as “unnecessary, unfair, unconstitutional, and disruptive” The association said it believed the bill was intended to affect the results in two pending lawsuits, including one by a California man against a Madrid museum over ownership of a painting by Camille Pissarro, which he says the Nazis forced his grandmother to sell for a pittance in 1939. The Governor has not yet decided to sign the bill into state law.
Stop fantasizing about success - and confront the realities of the art world
Some artists harbor the fantasy that one day, out of the blue, they will be discovered and their star will rocket skyward bringing them fame, fortune and recognition as the artist of the times. They fantasize that if only a well known art dealer could see their work – he’d love it, recognize inherent artistic genius and a career will be launched! Yes, some secretly believe there exists out there a special, yet-to-knock-on-the-door famed collector or a successful art dealer who will catapult them to the top.
The real art world has no place for such fantasies. There is no easy route to promoting your career; no fairy godmother to wave her magic wand. There are no art galleries waiting only for you to present your work. They are all inundated with portfolios; enough to keep them in exhibitions for the next ten years if they can survive that long in this economic climate. There is no “just the perfect gallery” for your work where you could deign to a show if offered the opportunity. If you think you, as an artist, can pick and choose your way upwards, beware! Most artists discover that even the first rung on the ladder to success is at an unattainable height.
Galleries are the masters in this profession. Artists are like mendicants, portfolios in hand, begging for a space on the wall on which to shine. Once admitted, only one thing qualifies you and your art; does it sell? If you are one of the fantasizers, remember, the gatekeepers of these palaces will never come looking for you. You must seek them out, play their game, acknowledge their power, gain their protection and work under them to fulfill your own goals.
If they do admit you to the stable, you become another stock in their portfolio. You, as a stock value, must either rise or be dropped to be replaced by another. Only when you understand and accept the rules of the game will you be able to effectively present your work to galleries and be able to withstand the sense of failure that follows rejection.
Success does not come to the faint-hearted. You know your art is good; you believe in it. But unless you fight for it; until you take it out there into the professional world of art and present it for criticism, for praise and ultimately for evaluation you’ll never get to know…. does it sell or not?
The West Pavilion at Getty Center Re-opens
The West Pavilion at the Getty Center reopened yesterday, August 31, after being closed for several months. In the newly designed galleries, visitors can enjoy a wonderful collection of European sculpture, decorative arts, and paintings all created between 1700 to1900.
The artworks on display reflect the development of the following styles associated with that time period:
The New Classical Style, 1700–1830. As Baroque and Rococo were becoming unfashionable, a new classical style imbued with the characteristics of ancient Greek and Roman sculptures rose to take their place sculpture. In the ancient classical the ideal of beauty in portrayed in sculpted pure forms and silhouettes; in this new classical style the tradition is revisited with the predominant use of white marble and a fresh adaptation of mythological subject matter.
Late Neoclassicism in European Art and Design, 1780–1830. Napoleon Bonaparte adopted Neoclassicism as the official imperial style. Rectilinear lines, incorporating ancient motifs defined the new decorative arts and the style quickly spread throughout Europe
The Romantic Movement, 1830-1900 which emphasized the irrational in man and the sublime in nature, had its roots in the literary, visual, and musical arts. It led to a style known as Symbolism stemming from the work of a group of French and Belgian artists toward the end of the 19th century. Symbolism reflected the spiritual and mystical philosophies of the day.
Bust of Madame Recamier (1801-2) by J. Chinard
Juried Competitions and Deadlines for September 2010
The Dayton Visual Arts Center in Dayton, Ohio is one of the region's leading contemporary gallery spaces and artists' organizations. A nonprofit organization, DVAC mounts exhibits each year and provides educational programs/activities for anyone who is interested in the visual arts. This is open to all artists and curators 18+. Original works only. Criteria: quality, diversity, interaction with community. There’s a $30 entry fee. http://www.daytonvisualarts.org for more info, or send a SASE to: 118 N. Jefferson St., Dayton, OH 45402. Email: Patrick Mauk at pmauk@daytonvisualarts.org or call 937-224-3822 DEADLINE: September 10, 2010
The Greater Denton Arts Council seeks entries for a juried craft exhibition, “Materials-Hard & Soft” for February 5 - April 3, 2011 at the Center for the Visual Arts in Denton, TX. $5,000 in awards. Works produced in any of the craft media: clay, fiber, glass, metal, paper, wood, or any combination of craft media, are acceptable. Entries must be the complete work of the submitting artist. Kits or commercially designed works will not be accepted. All work must have been completed within the past two years and not previously exhibited in the Center for the Visual Arts. Artists must reside in the United States or its possessions. $30 non-refundable fee, for up to 3 entries. http://www.dentonarts.com or send a SASE to: Greater Denton Arts Council, 400 E. Hickory Street, Denton, TX, 76201. Questions? Contact Kristie Hunger at exhibitions@dentonarts.com or Tel: (940) 382-2787. DEADLINE: September 10, 2010.
14th Annual Lines into Shapes Art Competition & Sale opening October 29, 2010 at The Art Center of Estes Park, Estes Park, Colorado (http://www.artcenterofestes.com) has an open call to all artists. Awards $5000.00. Multimedia show of Oils, Scratchboard, Water-media, Pastels/Graphite, Original Printmaking, Sculpture, Glass, Wood, Fine Art Pottery, Photography, Fiber & Jewelry. Fees $15.00 per entry, max 4 entries. Inquiries: Phone: 970-586-5882 or write to Art Center of Estes Park, PO Box 3635, Estes Park, CO 80517. DEADLINE: September 10, 2010.
The Torpedo Factory Art Center/Target Gallery in Alexandria, VA will be participating in the FotoWeek DC 2010 Festival by hosting our biennial small works show, (“5x5 Exposed: Small Works in Photography”) from November 6-21, 2010, with an emphasis on photo based mediums. Artwork must not exceed 5 inches in any direction, inclusive of frame. $35 entry fee. Our juror is gallery owner Kathleen Ewing who represents over 40 contemporary photographers and maintains an inventory of 19th and 20th century vintage photographs. She is the Executive Director of the Art Dealers Association of Greater Washington. Download prospectus (PDF format), or send a SASE to: 105 North Union St. Alexandria, VA 22314. Questions? Contact Mary Cook at Target Gallery: or call 703-838-4565x4. DEADLINE: September 13, 2010.
Allied Artists of America announces a call to artists for an annual national exhibition, November 12-30, 2010 at the National Arts Club in New York, NY. $24,000 in cash and medals. Accepted media include: Oil, Watermedia, Pastel, Graphics or Sculpture. Visit website for prospectus. Questions to Annie Patt at annie_patt@yahoo.com DEADLINE: September 1, 2010.
Still Point Art Gallery seeks entries for an online exhibition, slated for September 29 - December 7, 2010. The theme is “Global Lifestyles: Big Cities, Small Towns, Tiny Villages.” A small number of Artists of Distinction will be invited to show their art as Gallery Artists in 2011. Juror: Christine Brooks Cote, Gallery Director. Open to artists 18 years of age or older world-wide. All media except video and wearable art. View prospectus. $25 for up to 3 images. Additional images $5; up to a maximum of 8 for $50. Questions? Contact Christine Cote at info@stillpointartgallery.com or 207-837-5760 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting DEADLINE: September 13, 2010.
The Center for Fine Art Photography in Fort Collins, Colorado announces a call to photographers world-wide for the “Natural World Photography Exhibition” to be held December 3-31, 2010. Over $1500 in cash and awards. $35 ($20 for Members) for the first 3 images, $10 for each image after that. Submit online at website. Questions? Contact Bill at cfe@c4fap.org or call 970-224-1010 DEADLINE: September 14, 2010.
The Silvermine Guild Arts Center in New Canaan, CT seeks entries for a juried photography exhibition, November 14 - December 23, 2010. Cash awards include $1,000 Best in Show prize. Juror: Brian Paul Clamp, Director, CLAMPART. Open to all photographers living within the United States. $30 US dollars for first 3 images and $10 each additional image. Visit website for prospectus, or send a SASE to: Silvermine Guild Galleries, SPECTRA 2010, 1037 Silvermine Rd, New Canaan, CT 06840. Questions toJeffrey Mueller at jeffreymueller@silvermineart.org or 203-966-9700 DEADLINE: September 14, 2010.
Santa Fe Photographic Workshops is looking for images for the 1st Annual Photo show that speak of "Family" in all its glory, from its humor to its quiet moments of grace. Work from photographers of all skill levels is welcome. Join our international community of photographers and share your photographs with our distinguished panel of judges. Great prizes including free workshops! $40 for three images. Visit website for details about this online contest. Questions? Email: contest@santafeworkshops.com or call 505-983-1400 DEADLINE: September 15, 2010.
The International Society of Acrylic Painters-Florida has a call out to artists for a juried art exhibition, Dec 2, 2010 through Jan 3, 2011 at the Carrollwood Cultural Center, Tampa, FL. $5000 cash and prizes, including $1000 Best of Show. Juror: Gerald Brommer, international artist, author, teacher. Requires membership in ISAP-FL of $20. Must be 80% acrylic on any surface. Maximum size 40 inches framed. Minimum 12 inches. Digital entry on CD only. $25 for up to 3 paintings. View prospectus. Questions? Contact Judy Weitekamp, Exhibition Director at judywtkp@tampabay.rr.com or call 727-823-6946 DEADLINE: September 15, 2010.
Vermont Photo Space Gallery in Essex Jct., Vermont seeks entries for a juried photography exhibition “After Dark”, for October 3-29, 2010. Awards: Free framing/matting, Juror's Choice, People’s Choice. Juror: Tom Paiva. Entrants must be 18 years old. All submitted photos must have been taken by the photographer making the entry. All submissions must be made by digital files. $20 entry fee. Visit website for details. Questions to Ken Signorello at submissions@vermontphotospace.com or Tel: 802-777-FOTO DEADLINE: September 15, 2010.
Barrett Art Center in Poughkeepsie, New York announces a call to artists for a national juried exhibition, “New Directions-10” for October 23 - November 20, 2010. Cash Awards for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd places, Three Honorable Mentions, and Exhibition Opportunities. Juror: Nat Trotman, Guggenheim Museum of Art. Open to all artists, all media: painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking, photography, mixed media. $30.00 for first four images, $5.00 for additional images. Download prospectus (PDF format), or send a SASE to: Barrett Art Center, 55 Noxon Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601. Questions? Email Laurie Clark at info@barrettartcenter.org or phone 845-471-2550 DEADLINE: September 17, 2010.
Bristol Art Gallery in Bristol, Rhode Island announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, “BOO!” for October 2-30, 2010. $2000 in cash awards. Open to all artists 18yrs+. Original works in 2-D, 3-D & photography completed in the last two years that depict the "Spirit" and many moods of "All Hallows' Eve". $15 for first entry. $5 for each additional entry (max 3). Visit website exhibition page for prospectus. Emails to Nancy Pritchard at info@bristolartgallery.net. Tel: 401-396-9699 or 401-447-1115.DEADLINE: September 20, 2010.
The Manifest creative Research Gallery & Drawing Center http://www.manifestgallery.org/ in Cincinnati, Ohio is seeking artwork for an exhibition called ‘Bestiary: The Animal in Contemporary Art” for November 5 - December 3, 2010. Exhibitors receive one free copy of a full color catalog to be produced. Juried by committee of professional and academic advisors. $10 per work submitted. Visit website for prospectus. ??? Email; Jason Franz at Jason@manifestgallery.org or 513-861-3638. DEADLINE: September 22, 2010.
"Celeste Prize 2010" - The Associazione Culturale L'Albero Celeste has a call out to all artists world-wide for a juried art exhibition, December 11-13, 2010 at The Invisible Dog, Brooklyn, New York. Awards: 40,000 € Euro (55,000 US$). Juried by 21 international critics & curators. There are no limits for age, sex, experience or qualifications. Entry fee: 90 € Euro (120 US$). Visit website for more info. Email inquiries to Steven Music at info@celesteprize.com or (011 -39) 0577 939425. DEADLINE: September 30, 2010.
TeraBella Media seeks entries for an online photography competition/ exhibition. First Place $500.00 and online display. Second Place receives $250.00 and Third Place receives $125.00 (USD). Open to all photographers 18 years and older worldwide. Both professional and non-professional photographers may participate. Entry Fee: $20.00 (USD). Visit website for more information. Inquiries to info@terrabellamedia.com. DEADLINE: September 30, 2010.
The Susan Kathleen Black Foundation announces a call to artists for an international juried art competition and exhibition, premiering Spring 2011 in Houston, Texas. “Blossom II –Art of Flowers” has $65,000 in total cash awards - $25,000 Best of Show. Open to any living artist. Works must be original, completed after Sept 1, 2008, and must not have won any previous prize or award in any other competition. Multiple entries accepted. One entry $50 each; additional entries $25 each. http://www.susanblackfoundation.org/ for complete details, or send a SASE to: SKB Foundation, POB 235, Lake George, CO 80827. Questions? Contact Pam Dean Cable at skbfoundation@aol.com or call 719-748-7778. DEADLINE: September30, 2010.
Professional Women Photographers (PWP) seeks entries for a the 25th Anniversary Women’s Juried Photography Exhibition, June 1-14, 2011 at Soho Gallery in New York, NY. Awards: $3000 in cash, group show at Soho-Photo, cover of Imprints magazine, and more. Open to all women photographers; non-members and members, amateur and professional, working in all mediums, styles and schools of thought. Experimental and mixed techniques are welcome. Only 2-D work is eligible and must be limited in framed size to 24 x 30 inches. $35 for first 3 images; $10 for each additional image. http://www.pwponline.org for prospectus. Questions to Terry Berenson at open.calls@pwponline.org or call 212-410-3865. DEADLINE: September 30, 2010.
The Visual Arts Center of New Jersey in Summit, NJ announces a call to artists for its 25th Annual International Juried Exhibition, January 14 - March 18, 2011. $2,500 Best in Show. Juror: Joan Young, Assoc. Curator Contemporary Art, Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum. Open to all artists, all media. Details on the website, or send a SASE to: Visual Arts Center of NJ, 68 Elm Street, Summit, NJ 07901. $50 for 2 entries. Questions? Please contact Katie Murdock at kmurdock@artcenternj.org or Tel: 908-273-9121 ext. 30. DEADLINE: October 1, 2010.
Castell Photography in Asheville, NC announces a juried photography exhibition, “The Human Condition” for October 29th-November 27th. Awards: Solo exhibition, 2 honorable mentions. All work submitted should express one's idea of "the human condition". Works should be an exploration of human existence in a political, social, and/or personal context. The theme is open to each individual's interpretation. Works can be in any photographic format-color, digital, traditional, &/or alternative processes. $25 for first 3 images, $10 for each additional. Prospectus on the website or send a SASE to: Castell Photography: 2c Wilson Alley, Asheville NC 28801. Questions? Contact Brie Castell at info@castellphotography.com or call 828-255-1888. DEADLINE: October 2, 2010.
Worldwide Photography Gala Awards seeks photographers worldwide, ages +13, for an online juried exhibition “The Urban & Country Landscape.” Best of Show: $500 B&H gift certificate; runner-up: $300; book publishing. Images displaying your city or neighborhood, or that city that you visited, or it can be the country landscape of your dreams, that one that has stimulated your eyes and your imagination... with or without people in the scene. Color and B/W (including duotones, toned) will be accepted. Abstract, micro and macro images will not be accepted. No entry fee to enter. Accepted works: $15 each image up to 3; $8 each additional. More info on website. Enquiries to Alex at support@thegalaawards.com. Final DEADLINE: October 3, 2010.