Artists: Be Your Own DIY Network

Originally posted on  www.smokemirrorsart.com, reposted from www.makebigart.com.

Three Reasons Artists Need to be More DIY

(do it yourself)

Jeb Matulich

Art by Jeb Matulich

1) DIY means Community

When artists work together they can create amazing events, exhibitions, and opportunities to promote their work. When my friend and fellow artist dreamed up the idea for opening our own gallery and producing our own events, we knew we would need help—so we turned to our other artist friends for help.

Other artists aren’t your competition. They are your greatest allies. Doing it yourself, doesn’t mean going it alone.

Working alone in your studio can be a lonely task. When you finally come up for air you’ll need the support of people who understand exactly why you do what you do. Every artist can benefit from being part of a network of friends and colleagues that truly understands the obstacles and concerns that other artists face.

Your network, your group of creative peers, are your greatest resource for finding and getting the information and support you need. Artists thrive in communities. Being a part of a community of artists means having a built in support system.

Barbara J. Mason

Art by Barbara J. Mason

 2) DIY means More Money

Let’s do what I like to call “art math”. Let’s say you have a gallery exhibition of 30 artworks, each priced at $3000. The gallery does a great job of marketing and selling the work for you and the show is a smash hit! In fact you sell every artwork in the exhibition. That means $90,000 in sales. YAY!

But wait. Subtract the gallery’s 50% fee they earned for working their butts off to sell your work. That leaves you with $45,000. Oh but wait. Subtract another 15% for taxes. And another 20% for expenses. That leaves you with around $30,000. And then remember that you only have a solo exhibition once every 3 years in that gallery, so divide that by 3. That leaves you $10,000 a year to live on until your next solo exhibition. Congratulations!

Clearly you need to have other avenues of income if you’re going to survive. You can’t rely on one gallery, or even 3 for that matter, to bring in all of your income. If you really want a fatter bank account, you’ll have to do a pretty big share of the heavy lifting yourself–Especially in the beginning of your career.

A. Eilene Carver

Art by A. Eilene Carver

 3) DIY means Freedom and Opportunity

If you’re the one at the reigns of your career, that means you have complete control over what you make, how often you make it and when and where to show it. Isn’t that the goal?

Sure, it’s great when you find a gallery to sell your new work. But what if you aren’t working with a gallery? Or what if the gallery’s jam-packed exhibition schedule doesn’t have room for your work until 2014? Or worse yet, what if after waiting 2 years for your first solo exhibition, the gallery goes out of business a month before your exhibition is set to open?

Becoming more DIY means embracing the many new avenues that are available to exhibit and promote your art rather than relying one possibility.

Ultimately, when artists embrace the DIY mentality, it means they stop waiting to be “discovered”. It means that instead of waiting for opportunities, they go out and create opportunities for themselves.

Link to original post:  http://www.makebigart.com/2011/07/three-reasons-artists-need-to-be-more-diy/

** Note from artseen:  We’re planning on the 2nd annual artseen studio tour this October, so start getting your studios ready, artists!  Last year we had a great turnout, with many art sales.  This is an easy way to DIY!

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Great Art Shows this Month!

There are some great shows coming up, plus a couple of Calls for Artists you don’t want to miss.

Saturday, February 10, 7:00 – 10:00pm

This Saturday is the 2nd Saturday Art Walk  in Downtown McKinney.   These art walks are a great way to spend the evening, walking around to the galleries, shops, and restaurants and enjoying live music on the square.  Here are a couple of shows you’ll want to see.

Art by Helen Minkes

Helen Minkes at La Misha Bistro

Meet Frisco artist Helen Minkes from 7:00-10:00pm at La Misha restaurant on the McKinney Square.  Helen, who is a featured artist at Orison’s Art Gallery, has a collection of large-scale works for temporary display at  La Misha Bistro,  located at 113 N. Kentucky Street.  For more on Helen and her work, visit www.helenminkes.com.  (Image linked from her site).

Annie Lee Original

Annie Lee:  A Texas Farewell opens at Laura Moore Fine Art Studios.

Laura Moore Fine Art Studios is excited to announce the 3rd exhibition with world-renowned artist Annie Lee. Lee will be in attendance on opening night, Saturday, February 11th from 7-10pm, with the exhibition “Annie Lee: A Texas Farewell” featuring over 18 of her new acrylic paintings. The art in the exhibition focuses on everyday details from years gone by and solitary figures on the walk of life.

Lee’s often humorous, satirical style of painting has been termed “Black Americana.” She names Will Smith, Bill Cosby and Eddie Murphy as just a few of her notable collectors.  Lee has been living and painting in Texas for the last 6 years and now intends to return to Las Vegas where she once owned a 10,000 square foot art gallery.

The exhibition “Annie Lee: A Texas Farewell” is but a small outpouring of  well wishes towards Lee and her new endeavors.  The exhibition will be on display through March 7th.  (info provided by Laura Moore Fine Art Studios)

Iconic Love Logo

Sunday, February 12,  1:00 – 4:00pm

Iconic Love Show (part 1) at Newman Village  — Iconic Love is a new show, exhibited in two venues in Frisco this month.  Both shows feature professional artists Barbara J. Mason, Misty Oliver-Foster, T. Scott Stromberg and Frisco’s artist-in-residence, Scott Trent.  For Iconic Love, each artist explored the idea of love, relationships, and family, and how they are represented by symbols and archetypes.

This Sunday, the artists will be featured in a special show at Newman Village.  They will first unveil new art they have created for the outdoor Plaza, followed by an art talk where the artists will discuss thier work for guests at 1:30pm.  Bring the kids and enjoy theatre and art activities in the Plaza all afternoon.  Newman Village is located at 3200 El Dorado Pkwy, Frisco.  For schedule and more information on this event visit www.friscoart.org.

Misty Oliver-Foster, "Loverboy Blues"

Friday, February 17,  6:30 - 9:00pm

Iconic Love Show (part 2) – Visual Arts Guild of Frisco’s Member Show at Frisco Discovery Center. – The VAGF joins the Love with their first Member Show of 2012 at the Frisco Discovery Center.    This show features two galleries full of art by the VAGF members and the four featured artists (Mason, Oliver-Foster, Stromberg and Trent).   The Reception for this show is Friday, February 17, from 6:30 – 9:00pm.  The night will be packed with music, art and theatre performances, all celebrating Love.  This event is free and open to the public.  Simply Strings performs from 6:30 – 7:30, and theatre performances are from 7:30 – 8:45.  Awards for the artists will be given at 8:00.  More info at www.vagf.org and www.friscoart.org.

RED at thegallery8680 

The opening reception for RED was this past Friday, February 3 at thegallery8680.  The gallery was packed all night, with artists and patrons from all over the DFW area.  If you missed it, there’s still time to see the show!  The gallery will be open Friday evening, February 17,  from 7:00 – 9:30,  so stop by to see impressive art from regional artists along with some great music performances.

If you can’t make it on the 17th, contact gallery director Robyn Feehan to set up a time. thegallery8680@gmail.com.   You can find info on thegallery8680 at www.thegallery8680.blogspot.com.

TWO CALLS FOR ARTISTS:

Plano Art Association’s 125 Mile Show — open to anyone living within 125 miles of Plano.  Cash Awards.  Deadline for entries is February 12.  See their site for details.  www.planoartassociation.com

Visual Arts Society of Texas (Denton) — 44th Annual National Exhibition.  The deadline is Friday, February 10!  www.vastarts.org.

Hope to see you at some of these events!

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January CFAs and Events

January -   new year, new goals, and new ART!

It’s time to get busy making and selling your art, and here are some opportunities for you to do so.

• Visual Art Guild of Frisco’s Member Show, “Iconic Love.”  Open for all current and new members (you can join at drop-off).  The deadline is January 29.  For more information, visit www.vagf.org/upcoming_events.

•26th Annual Texas and Neighbors Show. Hosted by the Irving Art Association at Irving Arts Center, this show is open to residents of TX, LA, OK, AR and NM.  Great cash awards.  www.texasandneighbors.com.  The deadline for entries is February 1.

•Alley’s House Art Fundraising Event – Want to share your creativity for a great cause?  Join Alley’s House for the “Incrementum” event on February 4.  They are still looking for artists to donate work — they even provide the canvases!  To participate you just have to fill out a participation form and pick up your canvas from alley’s house. If you would like to participate e-mail sarah.buckmeier@alleyshouse.org and she will send you an artist participation form.

• Visual Arts Society of Texas’ 44th Annual National Exhibition (Denton).  The deadline for this prestigious show is February 10.  www.vastarts.org.

•Plano Art Association’s Annual 125 Mile Show.  The deadline is February 12.  Click here for more information.

• Art on the Horizon– call for artists.  Horizon Unitarian Universalist Church in Carrollton is offering a venue for local artists to exhibit their work in a solo exhibition for 6 weeks.    Click the following link for more information: Horizon CFA

2012:  There’s no time like the present, because we might not have tomorrow.   Happy creating!

Misty

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Selling Your Art Online

Here’s a great post from ArtGroupsDFW, forwarded to me by artist Barbara J. Mason– lots of great info for artists!  The original link is: http://artgroupsdfw.com/nucleus/index.php?itemid=684

Selling Your Art Online: a Guide to Artist Websites, Online Galleries and Stores, and Auction Sites

The Internet offers a wonderful opportunity to sell your art! Here are some ideas for you to use. Please note that inclusion of a website does not imply an endorsement since this list is intended as examples of possibilities and is certainly not complete. Many sites are free or a free version with limited features is available. Some ability to edit images of your work is usually needed – for help on that see the last section.

This guide is divided into five sections:

1. Artist websites (blogs, photo galleries, and personal websites)
2. Online art galleries (collective)
3. Online stores
4. Auction and classified ad sites
5. Helpful guides and resources

Artist websites (blogs, photo galleries, and personal websites)

Blogs
The most famous artist blog is the “Painting a Day” concept site by Duane Keiser. An example of a local artist is the Nancy Standlee Art Blog. Blogs are easy to use — they’re much like composing an email message. Digital photos and images are loaded easily. You can set up an email subscriber service so that interested parties receive your latest posting automatically. They provide RSS coding, which can be used by RSS reader sites, such as Google Reader. Some can coordinate with your Twitter or Facebook accounts. Some examples of free blogs:
Blogspot http://blogspot.com
LiveJournal http://livejournal.com
TypePad http://www.typepad.com/
WordPress http://wordpress.com
Tumblr https://www.tumblr.com/

Photo Galleries
An informal artist gallery can be constructed by using an online photo site. Editing of images is not required but, of course, they would look better if you do. Many of these sites actually have online photo editing tools. Negotiating payment with a buyer can be tricky. Payment may be arranged by email or phone; PayPal is a useful resource for this. Caveat: Some sites may permit the public to download your images or have photos developed. Some free sites:
Flikr http://flikr.com
PhotoBucket – Photobucket will link to eBay or blogs http://photobucket.com
Qoop http://www.qoop.com
Shuterfly http://shutterfly.com
Snapfish http://snapfish.com

Personal websites
There are many free sites where you can build your own gallery — your own telecommunications host may offer you one. If you don’t know how to do web design, look for a site that offers templates or website creation software. To find a local webmaster, check out the websites of other local artists. If you wish to sell art directly off your website, you can employ several payment methods: PayPal, credit cards, cashier’s checks and communication by phone or email. Many web hosting services offer free templates, as well as fee-based graphic services, shopping carts, and credit purchasing support.

There is much advice about the design of artist websites  — just keep it simple, readable and professional. Don’t go overboard with personal details or your artist statement. If working with galleries, pricing is a sensitive issue for them so you may not want to display prices.

Keep in mind that unless you are well-known, personal websites usually receive miniscule amounts of purchasing traffic in comparison to online collective galleries, stores or auction sties. The problem with a group site is a different one – that of standing out amidst the crowd. To find free sites go to http://www.free-webhosts.com/, which is directory list of 300+ free web hosting providers.

 

Online art galleries (collective)

Absolute Arts - free or premiere membership for 15,000+ artists. http://absolutearts.com

CritiqueMyArt – a free place where artists post their art and their news and other artists and art lovers respond. Very much like a community Blog. http:CritiqueMyArt.com

Dallas Arts Revue Member Pages - A gallery created by webmaster J R Compton. $100 for the first year and  six images on their Member Page, and $75 each additional year, with one additional image per year.  http://dallasartsrevue.com

EBSQ – Self Representing Artists – Includes artist directory and portfolios. Combines an online arts community atmosphere with easy-to-use tools to do DIY marketing and allow you to link to where you sell your art: eBay.com (has auction posting tools), etsy.com, Imagekind.com, Facebook, Twitter or your personal Blog or website.  $89/yr. http:// www.ebsqart.com/

FASO: Fine Art Studio Online – Free basic website and tiered prices. http://faso.com

Fine Art America – Free basic account or premium account. http://fineartamerica.com

LicensArt.com – provides free space for artist portfolios to showcase their work to companies interested in licensing art for commercial use. http://licensart.com/

Online stores

CafePress – You can add your artwork or designs to 250+ products such as t-shirts, calendars, etc. Free basic account and premium options. http://cafepress.com

Art Menu – Sell limited edition reproduction works of art on canvas or paper. Limited to 20 quality local painters and photographers. Dallas-based. http://www.theartmenu.com/

DeviantART - Largest art gallery and community in the world – As a member, you can collect favorites, submit art, and track your friends and favorite artists. Free and choice membership levels. Offers a wide variety of merchandise you design including photo prints, canvas prints, calendars, puzzles, mousepads, mugs, coasters, postcards and magnets. Membership $30/yr; Premium Prints Subscription Accounts $24.95/yr. http://deviantart.com

Etsy - Sell your art or handcrafted items or almost anything! Sign up – free, your own shop – free, listing an item – 20 cents, selling – 3.5% fee. All listings include up to 5 images and stay up for 4 months. Seller chooses what payment methods used; Etsy recommend PayPal, as it facilitates instant payment and offers anti-fraud protection. http://etsy.com
EtsyDallas, a local group that you can join, coordinates local publicity and sales events in Dallas. http://etsydallas.com

Imagekind - Create and sell art prints with your own framed designs – all with no upfront costs. Get a free online gallery and promote your art on your website or in our marketplace. Imagekind handles all product creation, credit card processing, shipping, and customer service! Markup your art, and keep 100% of the profit; earn 15% commission on frames, mats and glazing; nothing to buy, stock, or ship. Note: Limited no. of images free; more capacity with monthly ($8-12) or yearly fees ($95). http://imagekind.com

Lulu – Self-publishing site — create books and printed merchandise and sell them. Products include art portfolios, photo books, posters, calendars and art prints as well as other kinds of publications. Lulu produces each item when ordered, and handles all payment transactions and filling of orders. Markup the base price by the amount you wish to earn for each product you sell. Free accounts. http://lulu.com

RedBubble - RedBubble is an art community and online art gallery that makes it easy to sell your art, photos, designs and illustrations as high-quality framed prints, mounted prints, canvas prints, greeting cards, posters, designer T-Shirts and more. RedBubble produces each product when ordered, and handles all payment transactions and filling of orders. Markup the base price by the amount you wish to earn for each product you sell. Free accounts. http://redbubble.com

Auction and classified ad sites

Art by Us – Free to list, but optional features cost. http://www.artbyus.com/

eBay – The largest online auction site and also the largest art auction site – over a million postings of art and crafts items at any one time. Famous artists and lower-priced art are the best sellers. Typical bidding and Buy It Now format. Online store fronts also available. Special art categories. Helpful marketing tools and fraud deterrants. PayPal recommended. Fees for posting (based on initial selling price), selling (based on a percentage of the final sale price), hosting of images and listing upgrades. http://ebay.com

Craig’s List – Free classified ad service. Dallas – Fort Worth is one of the specific areas served. Ads can include up to four images; run 45 days; and are limited to one ad placed every 48 hours. Category to list in: For Sale: Arts+Crafts. Other art-related categories: Community: Artists; Jobs: Art/Media/Design; Services: Creative. Free accounts. A great resource for marketing locally. http://dallas.craigslist.org

Helpful guides and resources

Allworth Press  – 300+ books to help creative professionals in the arts succeed http://allworth.com

“Selling Art Without Galleries: Toward Making a Living From Your Art” by Daniel Grant, published by Allworth Press, Nov. 2006. This comprehensive guide takes you beyond the walls of ultra-competitive commercial galleries. Learn how to exhibit and sell your work in a host of nontraditional venues, including online, through open studio events, on cruise ships, and in hospitals, restaurants, and art fairs. http://allworth.com

 ArtBizCoach and Art Biz Blog: Art marketing secrets, research and motivation by Alyson B. Stanfield http://artbizcoach.com and http://www.artbizblog.com Check out Helpful Sites and Services for Your Art Business & Career; Web Sites, Blogs, and Technology for Artists. Both website and blog offer free email newsletters or you can follow by Twitter.

Art Print Issues: a business blog for visual artists by Barney Davey. http://barneydavey.blogs.com/

eBay: Art Selling Guide. http://pages.ebay.com/buy/guides/art-selling-guide/ (there are 1000+ user-created guides on buying and selling art on eBay – go to http://reviews.ebay.com/ and click on the category Art.)

How to Best Sell Art Online. By Barney Davey on the eHow.com site. http://www.ehow.com/how_4695109_best-sell-art-online.html

Selling Art Online: Information on Where (and How) to Sell Art on the Internet http://emptyeasel.com/selling-art-online/ Note: The Empty Easel site is dedicated to the business of art – sign up for the free email newsletter.

PayPal – online payment system for auctions and websites. The service allows anyone to pay in any way they prefer, including through credit cards, bank accounts, buyer credit or account balances, without sharing financial information. http://paypal.com

Fotoflexor – free online photo editing site http://fotoflexer.com/

Picnik – another excellent free online photo editing site http://picnik.com

Web Photo Resizer – free online photo editing site http://www.webresizer.com/

About.com: Graphics Software – Tips, tutorials and information on graphics software. http://graphicssoft.about.com/

Photographing your artwork: Angie Vangalis gives you tips on shooting your artwork with a digital camera. http://artgroupsdfw.com/nucleus/index.php?itemid=754

How to Photograph Art by J R Compton. http://www.dallasartsrevue.com/resources/How-to-Photo-Art.shtml

Best of luck to all of you artists out there!

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Art Tour & Gallery Show in McKinney this Weekend

Brian J. Magnuson

Cowboys of the Grand Canyon

The Winter Series by  Brian J. Magnuson

Opening Night – Saturday, November 12th 7-10pm

Laura Moore Fine Art Studios in downtown McKinney, Texas, is pleased to present Brian J. Magnuson’s most recent work, “Cowboys of the Grand Canyon, The Winter Series.” This exhibition of black and white images beautifully captures the rugged Arizona cowboy working the mules down the steep canyon descent in the heart of winter during a snowstorm.

Magnuson again presents stunning classical hand printed darkroom images that take the viewer behind the scenes for a detailed look at the life of a Grand Canyon cowboy during the canyon’s wintery weather. The viewer will be given a front row seat of the dramatic views of the complexity of the canyon from the snow-covered rim to the warmer paths below.

Magnuson, of McKinney, Texas, has made many trips down the canyon over an eight-year span to document the cowboys. He has held many one-man shows across America as well as been included in several group showings. His work has been featured on the Good Morning Oklahoma television program, the Dallas Morning News and other publications. Through December 7th at Laura Moore Fine Art Studios,  107 S. Tennessee, McKinney, TX 75069.  More info at lauramooreart.com.

McKinney Art
Studio Tour (MAST)

Saturday,  November 12th 10a-5p
Sunday, November 13th 12p-4p

In collaboration with the McKinney Art Studio Tour (MAST), Magnuson will amaze all with a larger than life camera that will turn your world upside down. Come see the magic!  Experience what it would be like if you were to walk into the body of your camera as you photograph the world.

Demos of the giant camera obscura will occur on the hour and half hour during the MAST tour, Saturday, November 12th 10a-5p (last demo at 4:30p) and Sunday, November 13th 12p-4p (last demo at 3:30p).  Tickets are $5 for adults, free for 18 and under.  Even the ticket is worth framing – it’s a limited edition print by artist Lynne Hubner – while they last, then we’ll have to start using the regular kind…

Start the tour at Laura Moore Fine Art Studios gallery or at any MAST location. Tour all studios on the MAST and you will be eligible for a free gift!

Information provided by Laura Moore Fine Art Studios.

Images © Brian J. Magnuson
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November Art Events and CFAs

photo courtesy of Celeste Seitz, artseen studio tour 2011

Hello, artists and art lovers!  This is such a beautiful time of year in North Texas, and it’s a great time to get out and see some art! 
Here are some shows and tours that you might be interested in:
 
Art Tours & Walks:
•Denison Fall  Fine Art Tour – November 5 & 6  www.smalltownbigart.com
 
•8th Annual Gallery VIII Artists and Friends Studio Tour – November 5 & 6.  Plano, Allen, Murphy, Parker.  www.gallery8.com
 
•McKinney Artist Studio Tour – November 11 & 12 .  McKinney, TX. www.mckinneyartstudiotour.com
 
•Art Center of North Texas Art Walk, November 12, 2-4pm.   www.artsofcollincounty.org
 
 
Art Shows:
•”Black and White” at thegallery8680 – through November 13.  http://thegallery8680.blogspot.com
 
•”Beautiful,”  VAGF Fall Member Show, – through November 12 at the Frisco Discovery Center.  www.vagf.org
 
•”Advanced Students Art Show” at the Collin College Arts Gallery – now through November 10. http://www.collin.edu/THEARTSGallery/
 
•”Citation” – TVAA Juried Show.  November 3-27, PFamily Arts Gallery, Plano.  Reception Saturday, November 19, 7-9pm. www.tvaa.org
  
•”Art in the Atrium,” opening reception Wednesday, November 2, 7-9pm @ George A. Purefoy Municipal Center, 6106 Frisco Square Blvd. (City Hall).  This is always a great show, with talents from all over the area.  You don’t want to miss this!
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Calls for Artists:
 
•Hunting Art Prize — open to all Texas artists 18+.   Two-dimensional drawing and painting accepted.  One grand prize of $50K.  The deadline is November 30.  www.huntingartprize.com
 
• 2011 9×12″ Works on Paper Show, Ft. Worth.  Deadline November 15.  Show is December 10-29.  Details at www.fwcac.com/?calendar/1971
 
• Bath House Cultural Center – 18th Annual ”El Corazon” Exhibit; deadline January 2.  – www.dallasculture.org/bathhouseculturecenter

See our “artist resources” page for links to other local and state-wide associations that post calls for artists.
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The time has come!

The time is here for the artseen studio tour 2011!

In less than 24 hours we’ll have our doors open for our guests, and there is definitely a buzz in the air!  We’ve got an incredible lineup of artists, galleries and art collections on our first-ever tour, and we are looking forward to lots of visits from locals and art-lovers in the DFW area.

A. Eilene Carver, artseen studio tour

A. Eilene Carver in her studio

Last week I got the chance to go by and see the private art collection of Rex and Betsy Lowe – they have an incredible collection of art from all over the world.  Several of the works in their collection are by internationally recognized artists, and the quality of work is exceptional.  Personally, I loved their large-scale painting of “Roughnecks” by Beth Pearson-Lund.  Being a Texas gal, it made me feel right at home.  They are offering tours of their collection for free, which is something you definitely don’t want to miss!  Just print out a map (or pick one up around town) before heading over to Starwood, as you’ll need it to get in at the gate.

Betsy’s parents, Tom and Gay Freeman, are featured artists on the tour, and they live right around the corner from the Lowes.  A former gallerist, Tom is a very talented painter, and Gay does mixed media and bookbinding.  They have a nice collection of their own art, as well as other artists you may know from the Dallas area.

One thing that is impressive about the tour is the diversity of the art and the artists involved.  We have photographers, jewelers, printmakers, painters,  and a lot of  “mixed media” artists (a term for using a lot of different materials in one work of art).  The artists’ styles are very different, and I think the more studios you visit, the more you’ll appreciate not only their talent, but their hard work and creativity.

We have several educators on the tour.  A. Eilene Carver is an associate professor of art at Collin College.  Jeb Matulich and Carolyn M. Nelson are art educators at Liberty and Heritage High Schools, respectively.  Brenda G. Thomas taught in Flower Mound for years, and now teaches art at Skyline High School in Dallas.  Beejae Hawkins recently retired from teaching art in Plano, and I was a high school art teacher for six years, in the Plano and Lewisville districts.   Part of the allure of a studio tour is the educational aspect, both for the artists and the guests.  You get to learn about how an artist works, where they work, what inspires them, and the artists get to teach you about their work.

Artist Cheryl Johson works on her fused glass jewelry.

Cheryl Johnson working on her fused glass jewelry

We even have a couple of student artists on the tour — Robert Wedepohl and Kimberly Harris are art students at Collin College and the University of North Texas.  They’re also good friends and work together painting murals.  They were excited to join the tour, and will be at Skatebus Skateshop in downtown Frisco this weekend.

We are so proud to have two galleries on the tour.  Thegallery8680 is a new venue in Frisco that features work by established and emerging artists from the North Texas area.  Their newest show “Black and White” opens tonight, and will be open all weekend for visitors.   “Black and White” is a visually striking show, filled with paintings, drawings, prints, ceramics and mixed media work.

Jeb Matulich, studio

Jeb Matulich is ready for the studio tour

The Art Gallery at Frisco Discovery Center is home to the Visual Arts Guild of Frisco’s Fall Member Show, “Beautiful.”  The VAGF members were encouraged to enter art work that showed what beauty is from their unique perspective.  The opening reception for “Beautiful” is also tonight, during a party hosted by Frisco Arts Association.  We’re expecting a large crowd, and there’s a lot to enjoy while you’re there.  The “Beautiful” show will be open during the tour as well.

Heritage Auctions is coming to Frisco tomorrow and will give free art assessments to anyone who has a “treasure” they have hidden away at home.  Come out and let them see what it’s worth.  They’ll be at the Frisco Discovery Center from 10:00am- 5:00pm on Saturday only.

Do you know about Texas legend Frank Reaugh?  He is an early Texas artist who has influenced generations of Texas artists, even some that you may know here in North Texas.  Marla Fields is working on a documentary about Reaugh, the “Pastel Poet of the Texas Plains,” and she will have a collection of his original sketches on loan on Saturday at her home.  This is a one-time opportunity to see his work right here in Frisco, so stop by and see what Marla has been working on.

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Misty Oliver-Foster

So much to do, and a beautiful weekend to get it done in!  We hope you can take some time to enjoy the studio tour, get to know your local artists (you’ll be impressed), and see a ton of art right here in Frisco.  Who knew?  Well, it’s not a secret anymore!

Get a printable map HERE, and pick up one of our nice, custom-printed maps at any of the stops.  See you around town!

Misty

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artseen studio tour

  Join us for the artseen studio tour October 15 & 16 in Frisco!

Click here for more information on the tour.

Maps are now available.

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thegallery8680 call for artists for ‘black & white’ show

Thegallery8680 has put out a call for artists for their upcoming ‘black & white’ show.  The show will run October 14 – November 13, and will be featured as part of the artseen studio tour 2011.

The shows at 8680 are diverse, and feature artists from all over the North Texas area and beyond.  Their receptions are very well attended, drawing large crowds from Frisco and all over the area.  This is a show you definitely want to be a part of.

C’mon, we know you have some art hidden away that is dying to see the world.  The deadline for entries is 5PM on September 19, so get busy.

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Calls for Artists 08/05/11

 Oktoberfest in McKinney! 

Oktoberfest is Friday, September 23 & 24, and Laura Moore Gallery is renting a big tent and hosting an outdoor art gallery for this downtown McKinney-sponsored event. This is one of McKinney’s biggest festivals, and it’s typically very well attended.

Here’s the scoop:

●The festival is Friday, September 23, from 4:00pm – 11:00pm, and Saturday, September 24 from 10:00am – 11:00pm.  Friday setup: 10a-4pm.  Saturday setup: 8a-10a

●You can choose to exhibit one or two days. You’re required to occupy the tent for the full event times.  You can share your booth with another artist (recommended on Saturday since it’s a long day/night). Setup together and then work 2 different shifts. Tag team!

● The exhibition is juried by the gallery.

●Deadline for entry is September 3rd or as soon as we’re out of space. Artists will be notified of acceptance by September 3rd.

Here’s how to submit an application:

Email laura@lauramooreart.com 1-3 jpegs of art that represents what you will have in your booth. If you are sharing your booth with another artist, you must send 1-3 jpegs of art for EACH
artist. No non-juried art. It’s free to apply! It’s $50 per day for a 7′x10′ covered space, $25 for a 7′x10′ uncovered space. 10% commission on all sales. Customers will pay with cash, check or credit card inside the gallery.  This is a fun, inexpensive way to get your work in front of an audience and take advantage of the gallery’s marketing. Booth fees must be received by  September 10th.

Questions:  Contact Laura Moore at laura@lauramooreart.com.

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Call for Entries: 2012 Materials Hard & Soft, National Contemporary Craft Competition and Exhibition sponsored by the Greater Denton Arts Council, Denton, Texas, February 3 – March 30, 2012. Entry Deadline: September 9, 2011. Eligible Media: clay, fiber, glass, metal, paper, wood, or any combination of craft media. U.S. residents. Juror: Monica Moses, ed. American Craft. Entry fee: $30. Awards: $5000. More info: http://dentonarts.com/ OR 940.382.2787 OR exhibitions@dentonarts.com. Prospectus: http://dentonarts.com/events/PDF/MaterialsHS_2012.pdf

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White Rock Lack Commemorative Sculpture

City of Dallas Public Art Program is looking for a sculptor for the White Rock Lake Centennial Commemorative Sculpture.  This new work of art will be a landmark for the White Rock Lake area.  The deadline is September 7.  Contact Kendall Ferguson, Public Art Coordinator, at kendall.ferguson@dallascityhall.com or 214-670-3284.

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“Water” at thegallery8680

august 5th- september 11th

Cypress Creek by Misty Oliver Foster

 

We may be having a drought right now, but there is no shortage of water at thegallery8680.

“Water,”  thegallery8680’s newest show, opens this Friday night.  The exhibit, curated by gallery director Robyn Parker Feehan, features dozens of diverse works of art, displaying each artist’s interpretation of water.

Previous shows have been selected by invitation only, but this is thegallery8680’s first show that included an open call for artists.  The gallery received submissions from all over North Texas, and is featuring several artists who are new to showing in Frisco.

Feehan even used her connections with artists in other parts of the world to secure a series of paintings from Australian artist Lavinia Hobbs, which feature the lifestyle of Madagascar. 

 

Smile at Night by Lavinia Hobbs

 

When explaining her interest for the theme of water, Feehan explains, “Water is our life source, our most precious resource.  We use it for recreation and survival.”

 Paintings, drawings, photography, prints and mixed media works all explore the many uses and visions of water around the world.

  

Wily the Whale by Renee Brown

 Take time to cool off and join the party Friday night, with artwork set to the backdrop of the sultry Caribbean sound of Tania Cordobes.

The Opening Reception is this Friday, August 5th 2011 from 7:00pm – 9:00pm at thegallery8680, 8680 Main Street, Frisco 75034.  The show continues through September 11.  For more information, contact Robyn at the information below.

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On “The Edge” at Laura Moore

The Edge

Keith Blandford: Dallas Skyline XVII Cougar Vigil: 23rd Street

On left:  Keith Blandford, Dallas Skyline XVII,
2011, 15″ x 15″, photography.
On right:  Cougar Vigil, 23rd Street, 2011, 40″ x
40″, mixed media with darkroom photography.

McKinney, Texas, July 25, 2011 -

Laura Moore Fine Art Studios presents a juried art exhibition that is the result of an annual open call to artists. This year artists were asked to creatively respond to the theme “The Edge”. Over 60 local and national artists, each with their unique interpretation of the theme, were selected for this exhibition. More than 100 works of art are included in the exhibition, each with a phrase, quote, or poem that explains how the art depicts the theme.

“The Edge” includes art that is on the cutting edge, edgy subject matters, and unusual treatments of the edges of canvases and sculptures, to name just a few of the depictions of the theme. For some artists “The Edge” proved to be a rather thought provoking challenge and they chose to push themselves beyond the edge of the comfort zone of their typical art making process. Some artists featured interesting edges of objects
in photography, paintings and sculptures. One artist took their preferred medium to the edge of its capabilities by pouring over 25 layers of watercolor over paper. Another focused on the selection of art making tools and created a painting using only the edge of a piece of cardstock. Hard edges, soft edges and obscure edges are all represented. One artist used the tire of their Mazda Miata in the process of creating a sculpture.

Opening night for “The Edge” is Saturday, August 13th 7-10pm. This large group exhibition will be on display through September 7 at Laura Moore Fine Art Studios, 107 S Tennessee and next door at 105 S Tennessee in McKinney, Texas. Gallery hours for both venues are Mon-Sat 1-5pm, 2nd Saturday 1-10pm or by appointment. Free admission. 214.914.3630. www.lauramooreart.com

Information provided by Laura Moore Fine Art Studios.
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Juried Photography Show at Discovery Center

JURIED PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW RECEPTION THIS WEEKEND

The Visual Arts Guild of Frisco is hosting their “Juried Photography Show” this summer at the Discovery Center.  The show has a diverse range of work, from abstract to realism, and has attracted artists from all over North Texas, from as far away as Rockwall, DeSoto and Keller.

Juried Photography show

The show is juried by Frisco photographer Chris Fritchie, known locally for his work for Frisco Style Magazine.  Awards have been selected in two categories:  General Photography, which includes basic film and digital photography, and Alternative Processes, which includes artwork that is photography-based,  but manipulated by various methods by the artist to alter the image .

The Artists Reception is this Saturday, July 23 from 7:00 – 9:00pm at the Discovery Center, located at 8004 N. Dallas Parkway, Frisco.  Come out and enjoy good food, wine and art at this free event.   Awards will be announced at 7:45pm.  For more info, visit www.vagf.org.

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Art Events June 2011

Upcoming Art Events

Here are some local art events you may be interested in.

1.  Tao Te Ching, a new series of work by Kelly Bartlett,  opens June 25 at Horizon Unitarian Universalist Church.

Tao Te Ching by Kelly Bartlett

2.   Art With Paige — Two-Dimensional Art for Adults.  Mondays,  July 11-August 29 (8-week course).  The class covers drawing, painting and design. Location:  Frisco Discovery Center 8004 N. Dallas Pkwy.  For information on this and Paige’s other classes, visit her website: http://artwithpaige.blogspot.com.

3.  Quick Draw with Georgi Still (Visual Arts Guild of Frisco)

Get ready!  Participate with us in a quickdraw where we have exactly one hour to complete a finished work (drawing, painting, photo, or collage).

Be ready with easel, palette already mixed, brushes, medium, whatever you need to start a work at 7:30pm and complete it by 8:30pm.  Can you do it? The challenge!  Bring your own still life, a photo to work from, or even a model.  Get focused.  Have a plan.  Paint to fit a frame so that we can actually see how it will be presented. It starts at 6:30pm at the Discovery Center workshop room on August 2.

Practice your timing before the actual date to see if you can really accomplish this task.  Lots of fun! We’ll get a chance to watch each other work and have a completed art piece to boot.

Did I say boot?  Yes, western costume is the dress code. If you know of a cowboy or cowgirl with chaps, spurs, and a stetson, be sure he or she is there.  Please send Georgi  (georgi.still@grandecom.net) an email if you are going to paint, so we can be sure there is plenty of space.

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Be sure to see our post on Calls For Artists – deadlines are approaching quickly.

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students@work2011 opens June 10

My Childhood City

"My Childhood City" by Soheila Rashidian

The gallery8680 is hosting another great show featuring emerging artists from the area.  Students@work2011 features about 30 artists from Collin College, and includes painting, drawing, ceramics, sculpture and mixed media work.  The Opening Reception is this Friday, June 10 from 7-10pm at thegallery8680, located at 8680 Main Street, Frisco.

This is thegallery8680′s second students@work show, with their first in 2009.

Ragusa etching

"Lame" by Brooke Opie Ragusa

Jurors for this show were Richard Oldham, Public Arts Manager for the City of Frisco, and Frisco artist Misty Oliver Foster.

“The quality and diversity of the entries from Collin College is impressive,” states Foster.   ”I think viewers will be taken by the creativity and professionlism exhibited in this show.”

Astrid Arvidson

"Fly-Away Thoughts" by Astrid Arvidson

For further information on this show contact Director Robyn P Feehan at 214.585.8175 or thegallery8680@gmail.com.

The next show at thegallery8680 will be “water.”  The deadline for entries is June 30.  Click here for more information on how to join the “water” show.

Sungnam Kim

"A Dead Tree" by Sungnam Kim

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Jane Damon’s Photography Featured at Discovery Center

May  9 – June 4 2011
“Floral and Glass Abstract Photography on Canvas”
The Discovery Center
Frisco, Texas  75034
  

Jane Damon 

 

Frisco artist Jane Damon is currently featured in the Reception Gallery at Frisco Discovery Center.  Her large-scale, colorful  photographs on canvas feature abstracts of florals and glass. 

 Jane enjoys finding perfect glass images that stir the imagination and wonderment of how they were created.  “I want people to enjoy my art and to feel that they can look at it day after day,” explains the artist.  Jane’s floral abstracts take an up close view of beautiful flowers, so that the petals glisten and you can almost feel the softness of the petals.  “My hope is they get the energy and expression that my art has to offer.”  

A native of Fort Worth, Jane has been involved in creating art since she was a little girl.  She began painting ceramics with her mother, and has since progressed and refined her art.  She now works in abstract art dealing with multiple media, including watercolors, acrylic, mixed water media and photography.  Her creative work now concentrates on abstract and contemporary work.

Jane has exhibited her work in north Texas, including Frisco Arts Association, Texas Area Artists, Mesquite Creative Arts Center, Artists Round Texas (ART), Irving Arts Center, Arlington Visual Arts Association, Rowlett Library, Sachse Library, various retail establishments in Frisco, the McKinney Avenue Contemporary and the State Fair of Texas. She has won numerous awards for her work, and volunteers in the art community.  She is currently serving as the President of the Visual Arts Guild of Frisco.

Jane’s current works can be viewed by visiting her website at www.ContempoArt.com.

                   

 

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Keith Blandford “Old Texas Forts and Farmhouses”

May 8  – June 4

Frisco Art Gallery at Discovery Center
8004 N. Dallas Parkway
Frisco, TX  75034

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“I’ve never met a shadow I didn’t like.”  – Keith Blanford

Keith Blanford’s show at the Discovery Center is a stunning display of photographic artwork .   Beautiful black and white images  hang in harmony on the gallery walls.  His eye for striking simplicity is evident on these architectural images.   The play of light and shadow seem to be as much a part of the story as the buildings themselves.

Art has always been an important part of Keith Blanford’s  life.  In high school he was the school photographer and a painter, entering competitions in Chicago. Exploring the city, he loved to take urban photographs.  His goal was to be a commercial artist but became an engineer instead, and the engineer in him shows up in his art.

Employed and raising a family, time for art creation was limited, but his passion for photography continued. His main artistic focus used the medium of paper pulp, and he created paper pulp casting for many years. These were included in art shows in Michigan, exhibited in local galleries and purchased for private and corporate collections.

Retirement gave Blanford the opportunity to focus more time on his art and to travel more. Travel introduced him to new subject material for photography. For a few years he worked with both photography and paper casting, but has lately settled on photography as his medium.

Keith captures architectural and landscape images that contain strong elements of shape, texture, tones, shadows, and lines.  “I’ve never met a shadow I didn’t like,” he confesses.  In the printing process he emphasizes these elements. Sometimes the graphic elements by themselves form an interesting abstraction.

“I enjoy not only the hunt for that special image, but also making the print that will present it in the best way. I’ve been fortunate to develop a following of both commercial clients and individuals who enjoy my art,” explains the artist.

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Keith Blandford is the  winner of the B&W Portfolio Contest 2011 Spotlight Award, and will be featured in future issues of B&W + COLOR Magazine.  “My plans for the short term are to continue to focus on black and white images and prints of architectural (both rural and urban) and southwestern landscapes, exhibiting in galleries and art shows along with judging competitions.”

His show is on exhibit at the Discovery Center through May 8.

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Spring Art Events

Well, Spring is here, and it seems that everything “art” happens around this time. Probably trying to get it all in before it gets too stinkin’ hot.   Here’s what’s going on around here in the next couple of weeks.

Tuesday, April 5  – The Visual Arts Guild of Frisco’s monthly meeting will feature artist and author Fran Reisner.  Fran will discuss her new book, “The Dogs of Central Park.”  Come listen to Fran’s journey in NYC as she captured images of the canines that call Central Park home.  Fran is a local artist who is making it on the national art scene!   The meeting is at 7pm at George A. Purefoy Municipal Center, 6101 Frisco Square Blvd., 75034;  4th floor in the McCallum room.  www.vagf.org

Saturday, April 9, 2011 — McKinney Art Walk.  Our neighbors over in McKinney have a good reputation of hosting fun art events around their downtown square.  If you haven’t been there, it’s worth the trip.  They have one of those old-fashioned, big county seat kind of squares, filled with antique stores, galleries, eateries, wineries, and boutiques.  You could spend all day wandering thru the streets, and this Saturday would be a good one to do so.  The square will be full of artists displaying their works, and some artists will be working right there on the streets.  This is a free event, and is appropriate for the whole family.   10am – 6pm on Virginia, Tennessee, Louisiana and Kentucky Streets.  Frisco artists Jeb Matulich, Melissa Winton, Helen Minkes and Misty Oliver Foster will be featured at this event.

Dallas Art Fair — Downtown Dallas — April 8-10.  The 2011 Dallas Art Fair will feature over 70 prominent national and international art dealers and galleries exhibiting paintings, sculpture, drawings, prints, and photographs by modern and contemporary artists. The exhibition space comprises approximately 55,000 square feet within a mid-century modern building in the heart of downtown Dallas. It includes an adjacent promenade next to a private park located across from the Dallas Museum of Art and the Nasher Sculpture Center.   more information at www.dallasartfair.com.

Southlake Art in the Square April 15-17– a highly ranked national art festival, which features artists from all over the country.   Frisco artist T. Scott Stromberg will be exhibiting at this event.   www.artinthesquare.com.

Frisco ISD Faculty & Staff Art Show– Sponsored by the Visual Arts Guild of Frisco, this show features the talents of the employees of Frisco ISD, from administrators, to teachers, to office staff.  Come out to see the creative side of the FISD staff.  A reception for the Artists is Saturday, April 16, from 7-9pm at the Frisco Art Gallery at Discovery Center, 8004 N. Dallas Parkway, Frisco 75034. www.vagf.org.

26th Annual Texas and Neighbors Juried Exhibition — April 17, 2-5pm Artists Reception, Irving Arts Center, Irving, TX.   This 5-state show is well-known throughout the region for it’s quality of work and great prizes.  Misty Oliver Foster will be exhibiting in this show for the 3rd year. www.texasandneighbors.com.

“Emerging” at thegallery8680.  Opening reception on Friday, April 22 at 7pm.  This show will feature emerging talent from Frisco and the surrounding area, including Melissa Winton, Walter Kane and Celeste Seitz.   Come out and support the newly discovered talent!  Located at 8680 Main Street in Crestview Professional Center.

Movie night at thegallery8680 — Friday, April 29 at 7pm.

  

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help for the professional artist (current and upcoming)

Here are some great resources to get you motivated to make and sell your art, to get over your hang-ups, and to inspire you.

“The Artist’ Way:  A Spiritual Path to Recovery,” by Julia Cameron — a course in discovering and recovering your creative self.    This is a MUST for any artist who struggles to hear their own voice, deals with doubts and insecurities, and needs to get past themselves to get to a more creative career.  An excerpt from page 7: 

  • Stop telling yourself, “It’s too late.”
  • Stop waiting until you make enough money to do something you’d really love.
  • Stop telling yourself, “It’s just my ego” whenever you yearn for a more creative life.
  • Stop telling yourself that dreams don’t matter, that they are only dreams and that you should be more sensible.
  • Stop fearing that your family and friends would think you’re crazy.
  • Stop telling yourself that creativity is a luxury and that you should be grateful for what you’ve got.

 

"Starving" to Successful by Jason Horejs

“Starving” to Successful: The Fine Artist’s Guide to Getting into Galleries and Selling More Art” by J. Jason Horejs

 This little book is about $20, but is priceless for helping you get your work on track, get your portfolio together and get your work in front of art dealers. Very practical and easy to read.

Available at http://www.xanadugallery.com/ArtistSvcs/index.asp.

The Artist in the Office: How to Creatively Survive and Thrive Seven Days a Week

“The Artist in the Office: How to Creatively Survive and Thrive Seven Days a Week” by Summer Pierre. 

This is a really fun book, full of ideas to keep you going thru the week, especially if you’re working a 9-5 to support your art habit.  It’s not an excuse to avoid work, but it may make your workweek a little more palatable.   It’s got some fun ideas for everyone.

Available at Barnes & Noble and Amazon.   Click the images to access more info.

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