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2016 Somerville Toy Camera Festival

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DEADLINE:
June 15, 2016

EXHIBITION DATES:
September-October 2016

LOCATIONS:
Brickbottom Gallery, Nave Gallery Annex and Washington Street Art Center

JURIED BY:
Christopher James

The Somerville Toy Camera Festival seeks entries for its fourth annual celebration of toy and lo-fi photography.

Images of any subject matter, made with a “toy” camera – any low-tech, limited-control camera such as pinhole, Holga, Diana/Diana clones, Brownies, Anscos, disposable cameras – are eligible. This year we also welcome images made with digital holgas and certain hybrid devices, such as plastic cameras that have been modified to shoot plate film, or outfitted with modified shutters or digital chips. The key criteria are plastic lenses and a lack of reliable exposure control. Straight Polaroid-type images or images made with cell phones or digital cameras (other than digital Holga) will not be considered.

Deadline for submission: June 15, 2016
Photographers will be notified by: July 15, 2016
Work must be received by: August 27, 2016

All shows will open in September. Exact dates and related events to be determined. The final placement of work will be decided by the organizing committee. Accepted pieces should be delivered to the respective gallery ready to install. Artists are responsible for cost of shipping to and from the gallery.

2016 Somerville Toy Camera Festival

 

Spring Bull Gallery – Artist Choice Juried Exhibition 2016

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Spring Bull Gallery – Newport RI
Artist Choice Juried Exhibition 2016

Exhibit Dates: June 4 – June 30, 2016

Juried for Entry & Awards – Cash & Ribbons
Artists may submit any medium, including 3 dimensional work, except for photography and computer generated artwork. No theme.
Maximum Size: 2-D works: 150 inches total circumference, including frame.
3-D works must not exceed 50 pounds weight and 150 inches total circumference.

Drop off Dates: Saturday, May 28, 2016 through Wednesday, June 1, 2016 12 – 4:30 pm daily.
Non-Selected Works Pick Up Dates: Friday, June 3 through Sunday, June 5, 12 – 4:30 pm daily.
Selected Works Pick Up Dates: Wednesday, June 30, 2016 through Sunday July 3, 2016 , 12 – 4:30 pm daily.

Fee: 1 Entry – $25
Commission: 30%

https://springbullgallery.com/archives/entries/artist-choice-juried-for-entry

Wayside Inn, Sudbury MA Plein Air

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This is a local meet-up which visits a variety of local spots to paint and critique. Here’s the details of their upcoming meeting.

June 6th, 2016, rain or shine

Destination: Wayside Inn, Sudbury MA
Time: Morning

Meet up @ 11:30 am, rain or shine, for lunch followed by a critique of the days work. There is plenty of parking with a lot to the back side of the Inn and one across the street from the Inn.
Where: Inside the Inn, Dining Hall

As always we meet at the Inn for the first and last gathering.

There are so many places to paint there so if you don’t know what the grounds have to offer please arrives early and have a walk around.
You may ask …How early…as early as you can make it. 8 am is a good time to arrive and will give you time to paint and deal with your gear. The morning and late afternoon light is the best.

I’m going to try to arrive around 7 am to paint a spot that has lovely light.

You can also Google the Inn to get a sense of the history and events they host. Plus some great pictures

Lunch is not mandatory but it’s a great way to connect with fellow painters.

If your planning to join us for lunch please let me know now, as I will need a head count for the hostess.

In case of rain bring your dry materials for sketching and meet up in the tavern. It’s a bit dark but very do able.

Also, there may be a call out from time to time for unscheduled plein air gatherings which may be happening at other days of the week.

Question/Comments ?

Kathleen Bryce
59 Fountain St
Framingham MA 01752

508 345 0681
kbryce at comcast.net

TELLING AMERICA’S STORIES: 100 Years of the National Park Service

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The Brush Gallery in Lowell, MA is holding its reception for their show TELLING AMERICA’S STORIES: 100 Years of the National Park Service this Sunday, June 5th, 2016 from 2-4pm. This show features artwork from around the US including locals from Massachusetts and New Hampshire as well as art in from Florida, Wisconsin, Indiana, New Mexico, and more. It was curated by a team including a National Park senior curator and a professor at RISD.

BVAA members Anne McNevin and Lisa Shea are both in this show – if I missed anyone else let us know!

Details:

https://www.thebrush.org/

Anne’s photo “Yosemite”

Lisa’s photo “Saguaro National Park, Tucson AZ”

ArtsWorcester One Show 2016

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ArtsWorcester members can participate in The Fourth Annual “One,” their summer members’ exhibit. Bring the single piece you want to exhibit most, regardless of medium or theme. The usual size and weight limitations apply (available on the submission page).

This year, $500 in awards will be divided among three artists exhibiting in One. Jon Seydl, Director of Curatorial Affairs at the Worcester Art Museum, will select the prize winners.

Online registration ends June 1, 2016
Delivery of artwork: June 2, 3, and 4, 12:00 to 4:00 PM and by appointment
Opening Reception: June 10, 2016
Exhibition viewing: June 10 – June 30, 2016
Collection of unsold artwork: July 7, 8, and 9, 12:00 – 4:00 PM

Please register your artwork online by June 1.

https://artsworcester.org/calls-grants/