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Call to Artists: The Green Show
The Cannon Beach Gallery is pleased to announce that it has two juried shows approaching, the Green Show in January and Playing Cards in February, 2012.
The Green Show will be juried by North Coast artist, Susan C. Walsh, a painter by profession and the organizer of Cart'Ms annual Trash Bash Exhibition; a menagerie of art created from all manner of recycled goods. The submission date for the Green Show is Thursday, January 5 between 10am-4pm. The theme may be interpreted by the artist in terms of either the color palette used or by utilizing green materials (i.e., natural materials or recycled goods).
The next juried show will be accompany Liz Cohn's "Playing with a Full Deck," exhibit and will be curated by Cohn. A Portland based artist, Cohn began this collaborative project two years ago when she discovered over 100 decks of playing cards in an aging relatives home. She began mailing the cards to artists all over the world in a collaborative, mixed media venture which has resulted in a collection of over 1,000 playing cards.
Artists interested in participating in this event should create a piece using some manner of playing card as the basis (approximately 3.5"x2.5") and may want to visit Cohn's website to get a better idea of what the project looks like, www.lizcohnartstudio.com
Art work for this show does not need to be framed and will automatically be priced at $40, which is the price which pieces out of Cohn's own collection are priced at.
All of the artwork that is submitted for juried shows needs to be an original piece completed within the last two years is wired for hanging and be for sale. The Cannon Beach Gallery charges a 40% commission.
The Cannon Beach Gallery no longer charges an application fee to participate in our juried show program. As a non-profit arts organization, the CBAA does encourage artists and art patrons to consider becoming a member of the association. Memberships begin at $35 for an individual; members receive all of the Gallery's monthly mailings and the CBAA's bi-annual newsletter.
Images: Liz Cohn, Playing Card Collages
Future Call to Artists
The Cannon Beach Gallery also announces a call to artists to participate in two of their 2012 upcoming exhibits:
"Fruits of Our Labor" planned for March 2012.
"Room with a View" planned for September 2012.
Deadline for submission is: September 15, 2011. Selected artists will be contacted by October 15, 2011.
Submission guidelines are:
- Cover letter/Statement
- 5 to 10 images on CD (no email or slides). Include title, media, dimensions, price information. Images should be JPEG @ between 72 and 150 ppi
- Resume and/or bio
Please send submissions to:
Andrea Mace, Director, Cannon Beach Gallery, Box 684, Cannon Beach, OR 97110
Submission material will be returned only if stamped, self-addressed envelope is included.
Artists wishing to be considered for future invitational and juried exhibits at the Cannon Beach Gallery should indicate this in their cover letter.
The Cannon Beach Gallery is a program of the non-profit arts organization, the Cannon Beach Arts Association.
Cannon Beach Photo Review
Photography is as popular today as ever. Someone you know may have a knack for getting a good shot more often than not. Eventually, an aspiring photographer will ask themselves the question: Do I have what it takes to do this for a living? The answer may be simpler to get than one thinks.
In October 2012, the CBAA will host the inaugural Cannon Beach Photo Review (CBPR) weekend. The three-day event has numerous offerings for photographers to mingle, network, exhibit, socialize, and meet professionals in the photography industry. The focus of the weekend occurs when registered photographers have one-on-one portfolio review sessions with reviewers. These reviewers are gallery owners, magazine editors and collectors, and they will share their wisdom, criticism, and feedback. And when the right reviewer meets the right photographer, sparks can fly, opportunities can be offered, and careers sent on their way. It is exciting and nerve-wracking at the same time.
The CBPR is also offering a group show at the Cannon Beach Gallery for all participating photographers and reviewers. This Friday night opening will include a Keynote Speaker delivering an inspirational message for all of us. Local photographers will share their love of this area by teaching workshops throughout the weekend. A no-holds-barred Question and Answer Panel will be the entertainment on Saturday evening. To wrap up the event on Sunday, a Peer Review will be held where photographers can share their portfolios and network with each other.
Events like this are held from time to time in other regions of the country, usually in larger urban areas. The Cannon Beach Photo Review not only will offer the same caliber of reviewers, it will offer the extraordinary scenery of Cannon Beach, and a host of photographers who can in- struct on how best to capture its beauty on film.
With the help of a generous grant from the City of Cannon Beach Tourism and Arts Fund, the CBAA seeks to further promote Cannon Beach as an arts destination, as well as a gorgeous and inviting place to visit. We expect to have at least 50 photographers and 15 reviewers in town for that weekend. If you or someone you know might be interested in this type of experience, please contact Don Frank at 503-738- 5118, or visit the website www.cannonbeachphotoreview.com.
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