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Winter Palette Feb 2018 Call for Artists

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This event is not associated with the Blackstone Valley Art Association – we are sharing the news for the Booklovers’ Gourmet.

CALL TO LOCAL ARTISTS!

“Winter Palette” 2018
Annual February Group Show
at Booklovers’ Gourmet

Where:
Booklovers’ Gourmet, 55 East Main Street, Webster

When:
February 1-28, 2018

What:
Original artwork that depicts the theme of winter, either literally or figuratively, in any media including photography, painting, drawing, collage, fabric, etc.

Drop off dates:
Tuesday, January 30th or Wednesday, January 31st
10 AM-6 PM

Requirements:
• All work must be framed or ready to hang, preferably with a wire.
• Work must not be larger than 16″X20″ including any framing or matting.
• Artists may bring 1 or 2 pieces for consideration.
• There is no submission fee.
• A 25% commission will be taken on any sales during the month.
• Pricing is at the sole discretion of the artist.
• A meet the artists reception will take place on Saturday, February 17th, 2-4 p.m.
• Pick up of work at end of show on Wednesday, February 28th before 6:30 p.m.

Feel free to share with other local artists who may be interested!

For questions please email deb@bookloversgourmet.com

Congratulations to Morini Gallery Light and Shadow Selections

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Congratulations to the BVAA members who were chosen for the 2018 “Light and Shadow” show at the Morini Gallery in Mansfield!

The show runs Feb 17 to May 6, 2018. The opening reception will be on Saturday, February 24th from 6-8pm. Come on out!

Here is the gallery of the chosen images. Ask with any questions!

Self-Portrait / 52 Frames

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Today’s the deadline for the first weekly challenge at 52 Frames – “Self-Portrait”. Here’s Lisa Shea’s, or at least half of it. She wants to add a night-time version once the sun goes down so you can see the shine of those LEDs. She did this with stick-on LED lights which she hand painted in the various colors.

Please post your own self-portrait in the comments below, and post it over at 52 Frames! Weekly challenges help spur your creativity! Also, this one boosts our examples for the upcoming BVAA Teen Selfie show :). Please share!

https://52frames.com/challenge/submission-form/

 

Here are the full albums of self portraits! I know Bob Evans is in here. Who else can you find?

52 Frames Self Portrait 2018 (Bob is in this one)

52 Frames Self Portrait 2018 Part 2 (Lisa is in this one)

BVAA 60th Anniversary Retrospective Show

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artwork by Frank Robertson, Jerry Aissis, Dorothy Downing, and Jeanne DeCoste

The Blackstone Valley Art Association has reached its 60th anniversary! It’s time to celebrate by showcasing the wealth of talented artists we have worked with, both past and present!

When:
May 18 to June 15, 2018

Where:
BVAA Alternatives Uxbridge Community Gallery
5 South Main Street
Uxbridge, MA

There is a TON of free parking immediately next to this building. It is fully and easily handicapped accessible.

BVAA Alternatives Uxbridge Community Art Gallery Information

Participation is open to all past and present BVAA members. Each participant may exhibit three works. A portion of all sales goes to support the work of Alternatives in the community.

Entering the Show
The fee for entering is $25 for up to 3 works. All participants must either be current BVAA members or have belonged to the BVAA in the past. The theme is wide open. You can submit a portrait, landscape, still life, abstract, seascape, you name it. Your imagination is the limit.

Artwork can be any size. That being said, please contact us first if you plan on bringing anything over 20″ x 30″ in size. We need to arrange for space for those separately.

All artwork must be family friendly and properly wired for hanging. Our hanging system does not work with saw-tooth or triangle hangers. If you are new to preparing artwork for shows, read our page on How to Mat and Frame a Photo. Please also check out our Show Terms and Conditions

Submissions
To submit your entries use our BVAA Online Submission Form. The deadline to submit is midnight on Monday, May 14th, 2018. Work must be dropped off by Wednesday, May 16th, 2018 at 3pm. All work which is brought in will be hung (as long as it is properly wired and is family-friendly).

We will hang the show on Thursday.

Opening Reception
The opening reception will be determined, probably Friday, May 18th. Invite family and friends – all are welcome!

Pick Up
June 16th to June 18th, 2018, from 9am to 3pm. If you aren’t able to make that, contact us for other arrangements.

Address any questions via our BVAA Contact Information

Ask with any questions! We look forward to seeing your entries!