Call to Artists - Front Porch Gallery

Front Porch Gallery, a non-profit gallery in Carlsbad will be holding its annual juried exhibition and invites artists to participate.

ELIGIBILITY: Open to all artists18 years of age and older living or working in San Diego County.

EXHIBITION DATES:
July 17 – September 17, 2016. Opening Reception with live music and hors d’oeuvres:
July 17, 2016 noon-2pm

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: June 20, 2016

AWARDS: 1st: $350, 2nd: $200, 3rd: $100, $35 each for 3 Honorable Mentions. Recipients will need to complete a W-9 to receive payment.

JURORS:
Steven Nossan, Gallery Director and Julie Weaverling, Assistant Gallery Director.

HAND DELIVER ACCEPTED WORK: Front Porch Gallery, 2903 Carlsbad Blvd., Carlsbad, CA 92008. July 2 (11am – 5 pm) & July 6-8 (noon-6) & July 9-10 (11-5)

PICK-UP WORK: September 18 (11-5) & September 21-23 (noon-6pm) & September 24 (11am – 5pm)

SUBMISSION PROCESS:
All entries will be submitted electronically at www.OnlineJuriedShows.com. Format images in TIFF, BMP, JPG, or PNG, no less than 800 pixels long. For best results, make sure your image is 1920 pixels @72 dpi on the longest side. Images should be in JPEG format, sRGB color space. A tutorial on how to submit is available on the How OJS Works page. Directions on how to photograph your work and properly size images can be found on the Help page. Don’t worry, it’s easy!

ENTRY FEE AND PAYMENT: $35 for 3 entries. After you’ve submitted, continue to checkout, pay through PayPal or with a credit card, and receive your receipt.


SELECTION NOTIFICATION: Results will be available by July 1, 2016 at www.OnlineJuriedShows.com. Award winners are noted at the Opening Reception.
A list of all Accepted Artists will also be at www.FrontPorchGallery.Blogspot.com

EXHIBITION GUIDELINES
- All 2D and 3D media except film, video, or installation. Artwork must have been created within past 3 years.
- Artwork must be original and not previously exhibited at Front Porch Gallery.
- Artwork must be ready to hang with proper hanging device. No saw tooth hangers.
- Artwork must be for sale. Gallery retains 40% commission on sales.
- Size of work limited to 40” on longest side, including frame.
- For this exhibition we are looking for artwork that includes all themes of expression.
- Artwork must be suitable for a general public audience.
- Artwork must be labeled on the back with artist’s name, title, medium, size and price.
- Artwork is insured while at the gallery.
- Artwork must remain in the gallery for the entire exhibition, unless sold.
- Commissions are paid within 30 days of sale. A W-9 in required for payment.
- Entering this juried exhibition acknowledges the right of Front Porch Gallery to use your image(s) for publicity purposes for this event.

Contact: www.FrontPorchGallery.org

JAZZERCISE APR-OCT 2016, CALL FOR ECLECTIC ART

Jazzercise Corporation, in an effort to support our local artists, has initiated an art lease program.  All local artists are eligible to submit work for the exhibit. The parameters for exhibiting are as follows”

Works sought need to be abstract/modern and “eclectic” designs, but must be of one theme, color, or subject matter. Submissions are limited to six pieces.  At least 2 of the pieces for review must be at least 36” in one dimension. All Art must be 24X30 or larger. All art submitted for consideration must be wired and/or otherwise ready to hang.  Three-dimensional art must have its own pedestal.  All work must be current and original.  Work may or may not be for sale.  SUBMISSION DEADLINE:  March 17, 2016

Artists submitting works must be willing to participate in a six-month lease program, with amount of lease payment to be decided based upon selection of art.

 Artists whose work is accepted will receive a written offer of lease terms for their work.  Artists must accept or reject the terms within 3 days of offer.  Art selected will be delivered to the Jazzercise Corporate Office, (2460 Impala Rd, Carlsbad), in April 2016 (date TBD)

Contact Curator:  Cheryl Ehlers at artbuzz1@gmail.com for application.

MURAMID MURAL MUSEUM AND ART CENTER GRAND OPENING - January 22 - Oceanside, CA

MURAMID MURAL MUSEUM AND ART CENTER GRAND OPENING WITH TRIBUTE TO THE LONG BEACH AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC "WATER IS LIFE"

The new Muramid Mural Museum and Art Center will host its Grand Opening Celebration and Reception on Friday, January 22, 2016 with official VIP guest Ambassador Anwarul K. Chowdhury, former Unde-rsecretary-General and High Representative of the United Nations and Senior Special Adviser to the UN General Assembly President, who will officiate and cut the opening ribbon. A special tribute will also be dedicated to Dr. Jerry Schubel, President and CEO of the Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific and the exhibition theme, “Water is Life”.

The public is invited to view and participate in the celebration that will recognize and pay tribute to the Museum founders, Joanne and Fouad Tawfilis, their long time mentor, Ambassador Chowdhury and the enduring collaboration with the Aquarium of the Pacific, where hundreds of murals have been created over the past decade. The new Muramid Mural Museum has a unique concept in being the first indoor mural museum in the world.

The Art Miles Mural Project, which serves as the foundation for the Muramid Mural Museum began in Bosnia during the Balkan conflict there and has evolved into what is known as “a visual interpretation of modern history” with an emphasis on twelve themed miles of murals; major social issues such as environment, children, women and peace, unity and healing to name but a few.

Based on the California drought situation and the emphasis and concern about water, the seas and our oceans, this exhibition is timely and critical. Many schools, organizations and individuals have expressed this concern since the year 2000, and the Long Beach Aquarium has championed it on an annual basis with hundreds of the public participating in mural painting", says Tawfilis. Five by twelve foot acrylic murals on canvas, painted by local and international artists will be showcased during the exhibition that will run through March 20, 2016.

The Muramid Mural Museum and Art Center will also become the venue and gathering place for mural artists of all age, as well as other genres of artists to teach classes, master classes, and participate in LIVE webcasting activities and international exchanges with other artists from the local area, the nation and the world.

The mural museum concept was developed by the Tawfilis family with enthusiastic support from long-time friend and supporter Mark Princevalle, along with Edwin Molina and Trident Communications, who generated the notion that projection, along with exhibiting selections of physical murals that would solve the problem of exhibiting more than 4,000 canvas murals. One-half million people from one hundred plus countries have painted murals that were also heralded as a major non-governmental organization project of the United Nations International Decade for a Culture of Peace, and were exhibited by the US Embassy in Paris, France in 2014 at the United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

For further information, please contact: Joanne Tawfilis (760) 231 -1010 or JTawfilis@aol.com.

ABSTRACTION by Cheryl Ehlers, Dec 5 - Jan 14, 2016, E101 Gallery, Encinitas, CA

ABSTRACTION with  Cheryl Ehlers, "paint what the eyes do not see". 

December 5 thru January 14, 2016, E101 Gallery, 8185 Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA

The Abstraction exhibit is a flow of feeling, thoughts and imagination.  Bright in colors and free flowing shapes, it brings your mind to ponder what was on the artists mind at the very moment of creation? Thoughts become pictures in the mind.  You can feel them.  Placing a brush to a canvas allows the thoughts and colors to flow and is the ultimate experience in painting. 

"Creativity is not duplicating what your eyes see, it is the road that takes you onto many unknown paths. The end result is artistic expression and reveals the personality of an artist at that moment in time. I always want to be evolving in my art techniques", states Ehlers

Ehlers is an accomplished and published artist. Her exhibition portfolio includes venues domestically from San Diego to New York City, as well as internationally including, France, Italy, Germany and New Zealand. This exhibition will showcase Ehlers’ works in mixed mediums and brings color to the surface.

She is the current City of Encinitas, Arts program assistant, managing 3 galleries, and the founder and owner of The Stardust Arts, a youth art program that provides the development of creativity and imagination to those that have the desire and drive to experience art and obtain the academic enrichment it provide to the children in schools today. Teaching over 12,600 students, in school programs since 2009, The Stardust Arts is supported by community donations, grants and sponsorship's and is recognized by the California State Assembly for its contributions to art in local communities and the San Diego Board of Supervisors.

Thank you to the San Dieguito Art Guild for sponsoring The Stardust Arts upcoming exhibition on December 5th at the Encinitas Civic Center Gallery.  Stop by and view the student art.

Info: cherylehlersart.com, 760-519-1551.

Cheryl Ehlers: Bird is the Word, Exhibition Nov. 5 - Jan. 13, 2016, Encinitas, CA

New Exhibit at the Encinitas Community Center Gallery - Cheryl Ehlers: "Bird is the Word".
This colorful gourd sculpture collection is created from long-handle dipping gourds, known as drinking gourds. The bird designs evolve from the original shape of the gourds and are developed into one of a kind personalities. They are whimsical and fun, and are cataloged and registered with the Library of Congress.

Visit www.cherylehlersart.com

Encinitas Community Center Gallery, 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive. Gallery: (760) 943-2260. Hrs 8am - 10pm.

Help Support the Rancho Coastal Humane Society with a donation for a sheltered animal

Join the 11 Zooinitas Artists in supporting the RCHS, August 1 - August 15.

All creatures great and small -The drop box will be located on the street from August 1 - August 15, 2015 in front of E101 Mainstreet Association and 2nd Street Gallery & Custom Framing. (Reception location)

Please help anyway you can to care for a sheltered animal and support our efforts for the "Safehouse Program", RCHS. Pet adoptions will be on location. Thank you.

A wonderful reception will be held on August 15, 1-4 pm with 2 artist demonstrations with artists Linda Luisi, Muralist and fine art instructor and Darlene Katz, fine artist and wonderful animal painter among other works.

Visit Zooinitas.zohosites.com for more information on the participating artists or email zooinitas@gmail.com with your questions . (760) 519-1551.