The BWAC Newsletter presents BWAC news and deadlines, announcements of the art activities of BWAC members and opportunities open to them in the art world. To submit an announcement, send an e-mail to Marvin Schneider at marvinschn@msn.com.
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Well, here it is at last. I hope to see you all when I register on Sunday. Till then, have a great week. — Marvin
IMPORTANT DATES
April 18/19 Site Prep Continues, 10 to 4PM
April 18/19/25/26 Registration and Installation
May 3 Artists’ Proof Day, 12 to 3:00PM
May 6/7/8 Final Site Prep, 11 to 5PM (or later, please call 596-2507)
*All are welcome. It’s fun and we can really use your help*
FROM THE PRESIDENT
1. Site Prep: We still need help. There’s plenty to do. Come prepared to work hard and get dirty. The shifts this weekend are 10:00 to 4:00PM. No sign up is required; just come in if you’re available. If you’ve already completed your 18 hours for the Spring Show, additional hours can be applied to the other two shows. Please note that this year due to our economic situation no lunch will be served, so please come prepared. I will make coffee.
2. Spring Show: If you haven’t yet scheduled a time slot to bring in your work, please go to http://www.bwac.org/schedule/signup.php, and follow the directions to register. Registration/Installation days are April 18/19/25/26. Each day has four time slots: 11 to12, 12 to 1, 1 to 2, 2 to 3. . Once a time slot is filled, it is no longer displayed. If you reserved a time slot last year, the system will still have your information. The
3. BWAC Blog is in the works thanks to Dan Marino. Check it out: https://bwacblog.wordpress.com . Right now it’s only a place to view the newsletter, but in the future it will be expanded. More info to follow in the coming weeks.
4. Board of Director Elections: At Registration you will get a ballot. Please fill it out and stick it in the Ballot Box.
5. Golden Paint Demonstration (with free samples) has been arranged by Linda Gilbert Schneider for Saturday, April 25 at 1PM.
Enjoy!
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MEMBERS’ NEWS
From Fritz Weiss:
Call for Artists: Art by the Ferry 2009 on Staten Island
If three BWAC artists are interested in exhibiting, we can join as a group. The group would be responsible for taking care of its assigned space (install, de-install, sitting for the show). Hanging Fee is $15.00 per arftist/craftsperson + $10 annual membership fee/Staten Island Creative Community.
Tentative Dates
Installation: Friday 6/5 Noon – 9 P.M.
Saturday 6/6 – 9 A.M. – 11 A.M.
Exposition Dates: Saturday 6/6 – 11A.M. – 6 P.M.
Sunday 6/7 – 11 A.M. – 6 P.M.
Saturday 6/13 – 11 A.M. – 6 P.M.
Sunday 6/14 – 11 A.M. – 6 P.M.
Opening Ceremony: Saturday 6/6 Noon – 2 P.M.
Deinstallation: Sunday 6/14 – 6 P.M. – 8 P.M.
Monday 6/15 – 9 A.M. – 12 Noon
Work can be hung on the walls framed or unframed. You would have to provide tables & chairs and rack/bins for matted works.
Call Jane at 718 596-2506, or write bwacinfo@aol.com, if you are interested.
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Calling all artists:
The Red Hook / Carroll Gardens studio tour is filling up nicely (about 20 artists thus far). Sign up today! April 24 deadline.
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Please also help promote this event to your network. Postcard jpgs available on our website. Printed postcards will be available at the end of
April.
From Richard Eagan:
Call For Artists: 440 Gallery hosts “Brooklyn”. June 25th, through Saturday July 25, 2009. Deadline for submissions: May 10, 2009
“Brooklyn” is a themed exhibition capturing places, events and people related to the borough of Brooklyn, New York. The juror for “Brooklyn” is Florence Neal, the co-founder (1990) and director of Kentler International Drawing Space in Red Hook, Brooklyn. Ms. Neal is also an artist and her work, along with several public art commissions, is presented in local, national and international venues.
Eligibility: All artists who currently reside or work in the USA are eligible to apply. All paintings, drawings, sculpture, photography, prints, mixed and new media that directly relates to the borough of Brooklyn, NY.
Requirements: Work must be ready to hang. Sculpture must be provided with shelf and anchoring for secure wall mounting.
Fees: The entry fee of $30 will cover the submission of up to three (3) works of art. If more than three works are submitted, only the first three will be considered. Checks and money orders should be made payable to “440 Gallery Ltd” and mailed to: 440 Gallery, 440 Sixth Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Submissions: Work may be submitted via e-mail to show@440gallery.com or CD mailed through the US Postal System to the gallery. Follow specifications on page 2.
Accepted Work: All work must be dropped off no later than Sunday, June 21, 2009. Late arriving work cannot be hung. Actual work that differs dramatically from the submitted image may be disqualified. Selected work that is shipped must arrive in a reusable container, ready to hang with a prepaid, return-mailing label.
Sales: All works are for sale unless otherwise stated. 440 Gallery will charge a 20% commission on sales.
Liability: All possible care will be taken to ensure the safety of work but we cannot bear liability for the loss or damage of any artwork. Insurance is the responsibility of each artist.
Removal of Art: Work not picked up between July 25th and July 26th from 12pm to 6pm will be stored at a fee of $5 a day.
Questions? E-mail show@440gallery.com or call Nancy Lunsford 917-957-6356
Checklist and calendar:
Digital specifications: Each JPEG image should be no larger than 7 inches (504×504 pixels) 72 dpi resolution and rgb color mode (no cmyk). Label each image with your name and a number corresponding to a title list with: artist’s name, title, medium, size (HxWxD in inches) and price.
As an e-mail attachment: Send to: show@440gallery.com with the Subject line: 440 Brooklyn Show_Your Name
Payment for email submissions: Mail a check or money order in the amount of $30 made out to 440 Gallery, Ltd. Please include the artist’s name in the memo line of the check. Also include a title list with the check; this should include artist’s name, title, medium, size (HxWxD in inches) and price.
CD submissions: Send CD, title list and entry fee with the check. This should include: artist’s name, title, medium, size (HxWxD in inches) and price to: 440 Gallery, 440 Sixth Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215. U.S mail only, No FEDEX or UPS. Do not use mailing that requires a signature.
Label each CD with your name and label each JPEG image with your name and title of the piece. Include a document listing artist, titles, medium, size and price. CDs are not returned. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope with sufficient postage if you wish to have your disc returned.
Dates:
May 10: Submission deadline for all properly formatted materials.
June 15: Notification of acceptance, by e-mail or return postage
June 20, Saturday: Drop off of accepted work, 12 to 6 PM
June 21, Sunday: Drop off of accepted work, 12 to 6 PM
June 25, Thursday: Opening Reception, 6 to 9 PM.
July 25, Show closes. All work picked up from 12 noon to 6 PM
July 26: Sunday: Pick Up. All work picked up from 12 noon to 6 PM *440 Gallery is not responsible for works held beyond pick up dates.
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From Scott Henstrand:
The latest artist to contribute to the hysteria of the artifact in otherArt is Jennifer Nelson. Systems in desire…
Visit at www.otherart.us
Dan Marino (www.danmarinophoto.com) is participating in the Collective Art Gallery in DUMBO on April 24 and 25 (opening reception
on April 24). More space for interested artists may be available. Contact me for more info. Daniel J. Marino (917) 207-2091
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From Ed Rosko:
Spring is here! And with its promise of new beginnings I would like to share with all my fellow artists some great news. Fellow artist Marlene Leonard and I have recently purchased a new Large Format, 44″, Epson Printer. It prints amazing color on a variety of really great papers. Our interest is to work with the local art community to produce exhibition posters, reproductions, gallery and trade show banners and anything else that would benefit from being printed large.
We are located on Pier 41 in Red Hook, directly in front of Steve’s Key Lime Pies. Marlene has a complete frame shop there as well. So, if you want to frame your print or anything else for that matter you can do that too! See samples and find out more about what we offer at redhookpostercompany.com Please contact us if you would like to discuss your next project.info@redhookpostercompany.com
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718 625 1850
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