CALL FOR ARTISTS - OTHER
Juried Art Show
Somers
The Somers Cultural Commission is holding its 31st annual Piedmont Art Show from September 15th through September29th, 2024. Opening reception is September 15 from 1-3 PM. All mediums are accepted, however photography is not. Drop-off and registration is August 23rd and 24th from 9AM to noon. First entry is $25 and subsequent entries are $15. In addition Non Juried Portfolios of up to 10 items may be submitted for $10 with after a regular entry artwork. First prize is $1000, Second Prize $500 and other prizes ranging from $25-$100. Further details and directions are in the application.
WORK-SPACE
Manchester, CT
WORK_SPACE is proud to announce, "Colors of Courage," a poignant art exhibit honoring the courageous individuals who serve or have served in the military, as well as their immediate family members. This exhibition is strategically timed to coincide with Manchester's hosting of "The Wall That Heals,” a traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, scheduled to be at Charter Oak Park from September 19th to 22nd, 2024.
New England veterans, current military personnel, and their immediate family members, regardless of artistic background and experience, are invited to submit their work by July 22nd, 2024. WORK_SPACE welcomes a variety of mediums, including but not limited to painting, sculpture, photography, mixed media, poetry, and performance. First-time exhibitors are especially encouraged to participate, as art serves as a powerful medium for personal expression and reflection.
Opening Reception: Thursday, August 1st, 2024, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM. Meet the Artists at 6:00 PM. Scroll down at this link for full exhibit details.
WORK-SPACE Loop Gallery
Manchester, CT
Opportunity to mount FREE solo show: WORK_SPACE is looking for artists to fill the Loop Gallery. They have a full schedule of exhibits for 2024 in the Main Gallery, but there are openings for displaying in the Loop Gallery. There is plenty of traffic through the Loop – meeting spaces for a variety of activities all enter via the Loop, and visitors to the Main Gallery generally take in the Loop, as well. If you are interested in hanging your work, contact WORK-SPACE for the details (860-647-6029). There is no charge to exhibit, but WORK_SPACE takes a commission on all sales, which you will want to figure into your pricing.
The Galleries at WORK_SPACE artist videos
Workspace started a library of artist videos (5-8 minutes) on YouTube that they share via social media every Friday at noon. All artists are invited to participate. These videos be anything related to art, the artistic process, and/or the impact art has on artists individually and collectively. Artists can create their own video, or Workspace can conduct and record a Zoom call where the artist is interviewed about their work. Their goal is to showcase artistic friends and spark creativity in their audience. If interested, you can email the gallery for details. See the flyer. Enjoy the past videos!
Manchester Land Conservation Trust Photo of the Month
Email a high-resolution photo of one of the Land Trust properties. Include your name, date and location of photo, and tell them what you like about that particular property. They'll select the photo on or about the 20th of each month, to feature on their website and Facebook page. No prizes, but gratitude to the photographer, and gratitude for the protected open space lands in the Manchester area.
Send photographs to photo@manchesterlandtrust.org with “Land Trust Photo of Month” in the subject line. A list of properties is on the Land Trust website: www.manchesterlandtrust.org Or see the locations on this map.
Monet's Table in Tolland
Heidi Ludwig is looking for artist exhibitors to show their work at Monet's Table Restaurant in Tolland CT. Monet's Table is a fine dining restaurant with great meals. Currently they are only open for Lunch, weekend brunch and catering. Evening dining will start late summer. But... they have wonderful art which they hang on their dining room walls. Each of the 2 dining rooms will hold 5-6 paintings. Work is exhibited for 2 months at a time. Artwork does sell and she does not take a commission. Artwork should be appropriate to all age groups and suitable for restaurant patrons to enjoy. You do not have to be a TCAA member to exhibit. Please contact Heidi Ludwig with inquiries.
South Windsor Public Library Friends Room and Stairwell Gallery
The library space and display cases can be booked for solo or group exhibits on a first come first serve basis. There is no charge to use the room or display cases, but prices for displayed artwork may not be posted. (One copy of a price list will be kept at the Circulation Desk.) Bookings are on a month-to-month basis, from July to March (student exhibits are April - June). For details and more information, call the Library at (860) 644-1541.
Also, the Stairwell Gallery at the South Windsor Public Library is a great place to exhibit artwork. If you, or someone you know, would like to show your art work in the Stairwell Gallery, contact Frank Pane at 860-644-1659 for information.