by Grace Lucarelli | Oct 30, 2018 | Past Classes and Workshops
SOLD OUT!
Duane Keiser: Two Day Workshop – Premier Coup
January 19 & 20, 2019
$375 Members/$410 Non-members
Through painting sessions, demos, and critiques, Duane Keiser will lead a challenging two-day workshop on premier coup painting.
Premier coup, or “first strike,” is a painting done with the intent of finishing it in one sitting. Like Jazz, premier coup can be wonderfully improvisational while also requiring a high degree of precision and control. Duane will share his various strategies, techniques, and ways of thinking about painterly exploration of a subject within the confines of a moment.
Duane Keiser studied painting under Raymond Berry at Randolph-Macon College in Ashland, Virginia and Lennart Anderson at Brooklyn College in NYC. His “A Painting a Day” blog has been written about in numerous publications, including USA Today, The New York Times and The Huffington Post. Using a makeshift easel made from a cigar box, he makes a postcard-sized painting each day and posts them to his blog where collectors can bid on them via eBay. The project is ongoing and can be seen at duanekeiser.com. He is also known for his “painted animations.” A modern take on the still life, these videos combine traditional painting, animation, and time-lapse.
He has exhibited at Fischbach Gallery, Allan Stone Gallery and, most recently, the New York Academy of Art. His work resides in several corporate collections and hundreds of private collections worldwide, including the Gregory Peterson Collection.
This interview has a good overview of Duane’s “A Painting a Day” project:
https://www.huffingtonpost.com/john-seed/duane-keiser-a-painting-a_b_2776043.html
by Grace Lucarelli | Oct 9, 2018 | Past Exhibitions
Abstraction: What is True for You?
On Exhibit: December 1, 2018 – January 7, 2019
CALL FOR ENTRIES The Art Guild invites all artists, 18 years and older (high school students ages 14-18 years may enter in the student category), to submit artworks for consideration for “Abstraction, What Is True For You?” a Juried Competition and Exhibition.
“Making art precipitates self-doubt, stirring deep waters that lay between you and what you know you should be, and what you feel you might be.” – Art and Fear by David Bayles and Ted Orland.
There are so many kinds of abstract painting – works that emanate from deep within – paintings that are all about design, repetition, color, texture, scale. Where does your Abstract work originate? Is it from fragments of a dream, a remembered time or an unknown place? How do you choose your colors or do your colors choose you? Show us what is true for you.
Criteria All styles from non-objective to abstracted realism are welcome. All works must be original to the artist and painted within the past five years. The selection committee’s decision is final. Works to be included in this exhibition must be available from November 26, 2018 – January 7, 2019.
MEDIUMS Including but not limited to acrylic, oil, watercolor, pastel, mixed media, collage, encaustic, etching/prints or sculpture with pedestal. No photography. (NO COPIES, REPRODUCTIONS OR GICLEES.)
JUROR Kevin Larkin has exhibited his award winning paintings throughout the NY metropolitan area, and is currently the President of the B.J. Spoke Gallery in Huntington. He teaches abstract painting at Art League of Long Island.
ENTRY FEE Registration is required!
Members: $30 for up to two entries.
Non-Members: $40 for up to two entries.
High School Students (14-18 years): $15 for up to two entries.
One additional entry: $10 (per person)
Maximum three (3) entries per person
ENTRIES Digital submissions of up to three (3) images via email to artshow@TheArtGuild.org or uploaded to our website, should be between 1 and 3MB each, and between 2,000 and 4,000 pixels on their longest side. Please label your
images as follows: artist’s lastname_firstname_entrynumber_title.jpg
(ex: smith_john_1_beachsunset.jpg).
Works previously exhibited at The Art Guild Gallery will not be considered. Contact us at 516-304-5797 or info@TheArtGuild.org with any questions regarding uploading or emailing your images.
SIZE And Framing Size, with frame, must not exceed 40” on the longest side. Work should be cleanly matted and/or framed (if appropriate), wired securely for hanging, with the wire attached via screw eyes or D-rings to the frame, not the backboard. (Gallery wraps are acceptable.) No saw tooth hangers, no tape or string on the back. Work must be labeled with the title (if any), artist’s name, phone number, and email address.
FINALISTS The Selection Committee will review all entries and notify each artist as to the acceptance of the submitted work. The Art Guild has the right, in its sole discretion, to choose which eligible entries will be accepted to be exhibited. All decisions are final. Artists whose work has been selected will be notified after November 13, 2018.
Delivery of ARTWORK Selected artwork, (ready for display), is to be delivered on the dates indicated below. Please provide a typed an artist statement answering the question/s from the criteria above, printed on one side of an 8.5 x 11 sheet of white paper.
AWARDS 1st Place $300 • 2nd Place $200 • 3rd Place $100 • Honorable Mention certificates and Student Award/s (if applicable) will also be awarded.
SALES Artwork may be sold directly by the artist with a suggested donation of 20% of the selling price from the artist to The Art Guild. Note, however, that sales may not be made at the exhibition. All work must remain on view for the duration of the exhibit.
LIABILITY & INSURANCE The Liability Waiver on the entry form must be signed by the artist submitting images for consideration. It is the responsibility of the participating artist to insure or self-insure any work submitted for inclusion in this exhibit.
Questions: Email artshow@TheArtGuild.org. Please put “ABSTRACT” in the subject line.
If you have problems with uploading to our site (it happens), please email them (with identifying information) to artshow@TheArtGuild.org, download this form and mail it with your payment.
by Grace Lucarelli | Oct 1, 2018 | Past Exhibitions
Wallflowers: An Exhibit & Competition
September 1-30
The Art Guild invites all artists, 18 years and older (high school students ages 14-18 years may enter in the student category), to submit digital images of their 2D or 3D art works for consideration for its Wallflowers: An Exhibition and Competition.
Wallflowers focuses on the beauty of flowers – from big lush peonies and perfect roses to the smallest snowdrops and dandelions, few things evoke more memories or encompass more symbolism. We long for the first flowers of spring in our gardens and they commemorate special occasions and holidays throughout the year. Show us the flowers that you love – rolling meadows, formal gardens, a single bud in a vase or enough to fill a room.
All work must be original. The selection committee’s decision is final. Works to be included in this exhibition must be available from August 27 – September 30.
MEDIUM
Any medium, including but not limited to acrylic, oil, watercolor, pastel, drawings, mixed media, photography, collage or sculpture with pedestal. (NO COPIES, REPRODUCTIONS OR GICLEES PLEASE)
JUROR OF AWARDS
Sharon Pearsall studied art history and painting at C.W Post in Greenvale, N.Y. She has studied at the Art Students League of New York since 1999 under several master painters, including Gregg Kreutz, Frank Mason, Nelson Shanks, Max Ginsburg and Harvey Dinnerstein. She has also studied privately with Frank Arcuri and Gregg Kreutz. Sharon continues to paint with Max Ginsburg on weekends. While studying at the Art Students League of New York, Sharon also took classes at the National Academy of Art and Grand Central Academy. Her work has been shown in many shows and exhibits, including: Catherine Lorillard Wolfe at The National Arts Club, Salmagundi Art Club, The Audobon Artists Inc., The Pastel Society of America, Gallery North, Jeanie Tengelson Gallery and many more.
SIZE AND FRAMING Size, with frame, must not exceed 36” on the longest side. Work should be cleanly matted and/or framed (if appropriate), wired securely for hanging, with the wire attached via screw eyes or D-rings to the frame, not the backboard. (Gallery wraps are acceptable.) No saw tooth hangers, no tape or string on the back. Work must be labeled with the title (if any), artist’s name, phone number, and email address.
FINALISTS The Selection Committee will review all entries and notify each artist as to the acceptance of the submitted work. The Art Guild has the right, in its sole discretion, to choose which eligible entries will be accepted to be exhibited. All decisions are final. Artists whose work has been selected will be notified after August 15.
Delivery of ARTWORK Selected artwork, (ready for display), is to be delivered on the dates indicated below. Please provide a typed bio or artist statement, printed on one side of an 8.5 x 11 sheet of white paper.
AWARDS 1st Place $300 • 2nd Place $200 • 3rd Place $100 • Honorable Mention certificates and Student Award/s (if applicable) will also be awarded.
SALES Artwork may be sold directly by the artist with a suggested donation of 20% of the selling price from the artist to The Art Guild. Note, however, that sales may not be made at the exhibition. All work must remain on view for the duration of the exhibit.
LIABILITY & INSURANCE The Liability Waiver on the entry form must be signed by the artist submitting images for consideration. It is the responsibility of the participating artist to insure or self-insure any work submitted for inclusion in this exhibit.
QUESTIONS Email artshow@TheArtGuild.org. Please put “WALLFLOWER” in the subject line.
CALENDAR
• DEADLINE: FRIDAY, AUGUST 10 Application & images must be received.
• AFTER TUESDAY, AUGUST 14: Acceptance/Rejection notification
DROP OFF Entries must be delivered to The Art Guild, 200 Port Washington Blvd, Manhasset, NY 11030, at these times.
• SUNDAY, AUGUST 26: 3:00 – 5:00 pm
• MONDAY, AUGUST 27: 5:00 – 7:00 pm
EXHIBIT
• Saturday, SEPTEMBER 1 – Sunday, SEPTEMBER 30
Gallery open Saturdays & Sundays 1:00 – 5:00 pm
& by appointment
Artist’s Reception & Awards Ceremony
• SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16: 3:00 – 5:00 pm
Pick-Up
• SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30: 3:00 – 5:00 pm (Exhibit Closes)
• MONDAY, OCTOBER 1: 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Thank you to our generous beverage sponsor Arizona Iced Tea
by Grace Lucarelli | Aug 14, 2018 | Past Classes and Workshops
Colored Pencil: Beyond the Basics with Katrina Benson
6 Weeks • Tuesdays • TBA
$TBA
Join Katrina as she helps you explore beyond the basics, including experimenting with different surfaces, and mixing colored pencils with other media.
This class will offer selected projects, along with short explorations of different surfaces and techniques. Students are encouraged to choose the class projects; however they may also bring their own.
Periodic additional materials fees will apply depending on projects select. All students wil need to bring basic supplies, and a list of suggested items will be provided prior to the first class.
Some experience necessary.
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Katrina Benson is an award-winning artist working primarily in colored pencil and watercolor. You can find out more about Katrina on her website www.kblfineart.com.
A suggested materials list will be provided.
by Grace Lucarelli | Aug 10, 2018 | Past Exhibitions
2018 Nassau County High School Student Juried Exhibit
at The Art Guild at Elderfields
November 3 – November 25
Artists’ Reception and Award Ceremony
Sunday, November 4, 3-5 PM
Gallery and Reception: Free and open to the public
CALL FOR ENTRIES: The Art Guild invites all Nassau County High School Students to submit digital images of their 2D or 3D artworks for consideration to its “2018 Nassau County High School Student Juried Art Competition & Exhibition” which will be on view at The Art Guild’s home, Elderfields Historic Preserve.
CRITERIA: All styles from abstract to realism are welcome. Student’s 2D or 3D work must be original and done “by hand” (no mechanical reproductions or giclees) and created within the last two years. The selection committee’s decision is final. Works to be included in this exhibition must be available from October 29 – November 25, 2018. No exceptions.
MEDIUMS: Including but not limited to acrylic, oil, watercolor, pastel, mixed media, digital art, collage, encaustic, etching/prints or sculpture with pedestal. (NO COPIES, PHOTOGRAPHY, REPRODUCTIONS OR GICLEES.)
SIZE: Maximum size 30 x 30 inches including frame.
JUROR: Stephanie Navon-Jacobson is an artist and educator who came to teaching after working as a graphic designer. She joined the faculty at St John’s University 2001. In addition, she teaches at the Art League of Long Island and Great Neck Adult Program.
ENTRY FEE: $25.00 for up to TWO entries per student.
Each student must fill out a separate form. No combining of fees or entries.
ENTRIES: Submission of images of student’s original 2D or 3D artwork created within the last two years should be sent Apply in one of these ways:
• Fill out the online form below, upload images and pay with a credit card via PayPal
OR
• Email images to ArtShow@theartguild.org, print form, and mail with a check to:
The Art Guild
200 Port Washington Blvd.
MANHASSET, NY 11030
All entries MUST be submitted as digital files in JPG format, between 1 and 3 MB each, with 2,000 to 4,000 pixels on longest side. Label digital images as follows: artist’s lastname_firstname_entrynumber_title.jpg. (example: smith_john_1_beachsunset.jpg).
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: October 12
TEACHERS: We are happy to work with you! If you want to submit a group of students and have your district pay their submission fees, please give us a call (516-304-5797) or email us (info@theartguild.org). We look forward to working with you!
ACCEPTANCE NOTIFICATION: The Art Guild Selection Committee will review all entries and notify each artist as to the acceptance of submitted work by October 17, 2018. The Art Guild has the right, in its sole discretion, to choose which eligible entries will be accepted to be exhibited. All decisions are final.
FRAMING: Artwork must be framed unless gallery wrapped. Mat boards must be clean. All work must be securely wired for hanging with the wire attached via screw eyes or D-rings to the frame. ABSOLUTELY NO sawtooth hangers, duct tape, or glued on wires. Label back of work with artist’s name and title of piece. Please contact The Art Guild with ANY questions or concerns.
DROP OFF: Accepted entries must be hand delivered to The Art Guild at these times
October 28, 3-5 pm
October 29, 5-7 pm
All Artwork MUST be suitably framed and wired for hanging (see Framing, above).
ARTISTS’ RECEPTION & AWARDS CEREMONY: Sunday, November 4, 3:00 – 5:00 pm. Please invite family and friends! If you can’t make it to the reception, the gallery is open November 3 – 25, on Saturdays and Sundays from 1-5 pm and by appointment.
FORM: Please fill out your information and upload your images below. If you have a problem with the form or prefer to send a check, click here for prospectus and registration form, and email your images to artshow@theartguild.org. If you have further questions or concerns, please call 516-304-5797.
Teachers: Please let us know if you want to submit a group of students and/or have the school pay for their entries. We are happy to work with you.
Sponsored by Blick Art Materials & PM Pediatrics
Thank you to our generous beverage sponsor Arizona Iced Tea
SUBMISSIONS CLOSED. THANK YOU.
