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CFAs July 2012

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Deadlines are  Approaching!

“Hideout” (McKinney)  at Laura Moore Fine Art Studios — deadline is July 14 – hurry to get your entries into this jam-packed, hot summer show.  Details at www.lauramooreart.com.

 

3rd Coast International (Corpus Christie) — K Space Contemporary — deadline is July 14.

The Third Coast National is a non-thematic, juried exhibition of new works of art from all across the USA. We are simply looking for innovative, interesting contemporary artwork. Now in its 6th year, The Third Coast National marks the anniversary of the opening of K Space Contemporary’s ground level space on Starr Street in downtown Corpus Christi, Texas.  This exhibition has proven to be one of the most popular exhibitions in Corpus Christi and one of the artistic highlights of the year.  We are excited to announce our 2012 juror Christina Rees.  www.kspacecontemporary.org

Art Connection Members Exhibition  (Irving) — deadline July 21 & 22.  Calling all artists! If your dream is to show off your mad art skills in a professional gallery setting, the 12th Annual Art Connection Member’s Show is for you. Cash prizes awarded in three categories (student/youth, non-professional, and professional) and a Best of Show award.  Not a member? Not a problem. You can join when you deliver your entries to the Irving Arts Center July 21-22. Drop off hours: Noon – 5 p.m. on 7/21 and 1 – 5 p.m. 7/22.  http://www.irvingartscenter.com/GetInvolved/Involve-Entries.aspx

Membership Show 2012

Trans- (Dallas)– McKinney Avenue Contemporary member show — drop off is July 27, 28 & 31.  The Annual Membership Exhibition is one of the cornerstones of the spirit and mission of The MAC – providing a place for creative expression and vigorous dialogue between artists and patrons of the arts. The Annual Membership Exhibition celebrates emerging and established artistic talent in Dallas and surrounding areas. Each year a theme for the exhibition is selected by The MAC staff and Board of Directors.

Theme: The 2012 Annual Membership Exhibition theme is Trans- [from Latin trāns across, through, beyond].   The Membership Exhibition will open with a reception for the artists Saturday, August 4th from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. The exhibition will run through September 1st.  http://the-mac.org/2012/07/trans/

MADE IN AMERICA  — (Dallas)  – Deadline is July 28.  From Skippy peanut butter to Coca Cola, America produces many things that are not just manufactured on US soil. Products of the US come in many shapes and sizes… education, health and welfare systems, American pride, football, apple pie, outsourced jobs, religious views, freedom of speech, etc. What does “Made in America” mean to you?   For complete guidelines, please visit  http://ahacollective.weebly.com and see ‘open call’ tab.

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artseen studio tour 2012 (Frisco) — Deadline is August 1. Looking for artists in/around Frisco to open their studios for community art tour.  Also pairing artists with merchants in downtown Frisco, who will host artists in their shop during the tour.   www.artseenhere.com/studiotour2012.  Interested?  Contact us at artseenhere@gmail.com.

 Seventh Annual Catholic Foundation Plaza Artists Competition (Dallas) –  Deadline August 24. The Catholic Foundation announced a call for submissions to the Seventh Annual Catholic Foundation Plaza Artists Competition.  The Foundation is accepting work from professional artists throughout Texas now through Friday, August 24, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. The winning artist will receive a $2,500 stipend and will have his or her work featured for one year as a larger-than-life mural in the Catholic Foundation Plaza, located in the heart of the Dallas Arts District. Honorable mentions will receive $250 each. www.catholicfoundation.com.

Art Tour & Gallery Show in McKinney this Weekend

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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

On “The Edge” at Laura Moore

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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.