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AVAA Members Show

Call to Artists

Eligibility: Juried exhibition open to all artists. Membership in AVAA required

2D Work: Work must be wire-strung, ready to hang (no saw-tooth hangers).

ARTIST’S CHECKLIST:

___Completed entry form emailed

____Up to 3 images (labeled)

___ $20 (current AVAA member fee) via PayPal or check payable to AVAA, mailed to Kelli Montgomery, 1700 Alcove Ct. Austin TX 78757.

Entry Fees: There is a non-refundable entry fee, for up to 3 pieces – $20 for current AVAA members. Payment via PayPal via button to the right. Or, checks payable to AVAA and mailed by the deadline to Kelli Montgomery, c/o AVAA, 1700 Alcove Ct., Austin TX 78757. Memberships must be current, or may be renewed by entry deadline.


AVAA Membership Show




Entry Format: Only digital submissions will be accepted. All images must be in jpeg format (image size under 1MB, please). Entrants may submit images via e-mail to kelli@avaaonline.org. Name all electronic files as follows: lastname__titleofwork.jpeg. Abbreviate as needed on electronic file name, but be sure the entry form has the complete information.

Judging: Artwork will be chosen from submitted entries by jury process. No substitutions will be accepted. Notification will be emailed by 5 p.m. on Sept 5, 2014.

Sales: No commissions are taken on the artwork. Art must remain on display for the duration of the show. Payments to the artists will be made within 15 days after the close of show. Artists are responsible for their own sales tax. Work sold during the exhibition through credit card payment is subject to 5% processing fee (so please factor that into your price). The gallery is open Fridays and Saturdays during the exhibit, 11-6.

Delivery: Hand-delivered work will be received at Austin Art Space on Sat. Sept. 13, noon-5 p.m. If you will be shipping work, please email kelli@avaaonline.org for shipping information and delivery dates. Artists are responsible for all shipping costs. Pre-paid return shipping label must be included with accepted entry if return shipping is required.

Return of Artwork: Artists or artist representatives are responsible for picking up their work on Saturday, Oct. 18, noon-5 pm.

KEY DATES

  • Deadline for Entries: Sept 2, 2014 (by 5 p.m.)
  • Notification: Sept 5, 2014
  • Delivery of Works to Austin Art Space: Sat. Sept 13, noon-5
  • Exhibition Dates: Show Dates: Sept. 19-Oct. 18th
  • Reception: Saturday, Sept. 20, 6-8 p.m.
  • Pick up works: Sat, Oct. 18, noon-5 p.m. If you cannot pick up at this time, please arrange for someone else to handle the pick up for you.

 Questions regarding the exhibit: Please email Kelli Montgomery, AVAA Director, at kelli@avaaonline.org


“AVAA Members Show” Entry Form

Email the following information to Kelli Montgomery at kelli@avaaonline.org by Sept 2 (please do not send word document attachments for information below – just copy in body of email).

Artist Name:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Day Phone:
Email:

1. Title:
Medium:
Size:
Price:

2. Title:
Medium:
Size:
Price:

3. Title:
Medium:
Size:
Price:


Acceptance of artwork in this exhibition grants permission to use selected entries for publicity purposes. Neither AVAA, nor its resident artists, will be liable for loss or damage of any work submitted for this exhibition. By submitting artwork to this exhibition the artist agrees to the conditions set forth in this entry form.

AVAA Programs are supported in part by the Austin Cultural Arts Division, TCA and the NEA.

 

Capital Art Society at Art Space in August!

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Austin Art Space is pleased to welcome our friends from Capital Art Society this month in the front gallery.

When It’s HOT!

Capitol Art Society

Aug. 8-23

Reception: Saturday, August 9th, 6-8 p.m.

Austin ArtSpace, 7739 Northcross Dr., Suite Q

 

When It’s HOT! Artists of the Capitol Art Society look at ‘Hot’ in different ways, some with hot colors, and some want to cool right down. The reception is Saturday, August 9th, 6-8:00 p.m. The exhibit is at Austin ArtSpace, August 9th through the 23rd.  Artists participating are; Rae Andrews, Judy Copeland, Kay Hughes, Betty Jameson, Sue Kemp, Beryl Kerwick, Eileen Pestorius, Lyrae Perry, Nettie  Plueckhahn, Martha Paisley Ruth, Janet Sopp-Sims, and Nancy Taylor. This is the oldest Austin art organizations with a juried membership. Come meet the artists and feel ‘Hot Art’. Austin ArtSpace – 7739 Northcross Drive, Suite Q.

 

“Get Wired”

“Get Wired”– the “nuts and bolts” of presenting your work professionally

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by AAS Resident Artist Marilyn Rea Nasky

So you have finished another master piece! Congratulations. Now it is time to attach a hanging wire to the back of the piece so that it hang be hung in a venue.

Whether on gallery wrap canvas, or in a frame here are 8 simple steps to getting wired.

1. Flip your piece of fabulous artwork over, place it facedown on a clean sheet of paper or other surface. This is a good time to label the piece with the title, medium, and your name. It is a good idea to write this directly on the frame or canvas since a label can fall off. You can use a crayon, or pencil but not a permanent marker, as it might seep through.

2. Using a ruler, mark the side of the canvas or board with a pencil, 1/3 of the way down on both sides. This will assure that your piece will hang flat against the wall.

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 3. Using a Phillips head screw driver attach your wire fastener in the middle of the wood frame or at least ½” from the side of the frame, at the point where you measured and marked so that both sides of the wire are the same distance from the top of the frame.

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4. Repeat this step on the other side of your substrate.

5. Attach your wire by putting the wire thru the loop and measuring about a thumb’s length extra so that you can wrap the wire properly with no jagged pieces sticking out. Be sure to check the “weight” of your wire. If your piece is heavy, choose a weight that will give your piece proper support.

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6. Use needle nose pliers to wrap the wire and tuck in sharp pieces of wire. You can also tape the wrap if you are concerned.

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7. Repeat this step on the other side. Your wire needs to have some “give” but don’t make it so long that it rises above your piece. The wire will stick out the top when hung if it is too long.

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8.The photo below shows how the piece hangs flat to the wall if wired properly. You can also add a bit of professionalism to your masterpiece by finishing the sides of your piece.

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Artists Giving Back to the Community

2015KindnessProject_HeartsforEvanResident Artist Marilyn Rea Nasky has donated a portion of her painting sales to the MISS Foundation nonprofit, which provides support services to families whose child has died. Marilyn also participates in the foundation’s Kindness Project in which random acts of kindness are performed in memory of a child who has died. Thank you Marilyn for the meaningful work you do!

Two of our wonderfully-talented resident artists Jan Knox and former resident artist Debra Wilson contributed their time and creative skills to help raise much-needed funds to support the Austin Zoo – a sanctuary for rescued animals. Each artist spent countless hours on their beautiful works of art to support the zoo in their annual fundraiser in May. Austin Art Space commends our artists for their hard work and dedication in giving back to the community.

artwork by Jan Knox

artwork by Jan Knox

artwork by Debra Wilson

artwork by Debra Wilson

Exhibit Features Resident Artist

Austin Art Space Resident artist Marilyn Rea Nasky and former resident Deborah Willhite will be featured in an upcoming exhibit at Hill Design & Gallery in Georgetown. Artist friends Kathi Herrin and Sonali Kukreja are also part of the “Transition Spaces” show which opens Sept. 6, 4-8  p.m. Click on postcard to view details.HillDesignGalleryTransitionSpaces2