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Vision News and Updates
June, 2018
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2019 Calendar Prospectus
Entry Deadline: June 15, 2018
Entry Requirements:
- Open to 2018-2019 VAST members
- Format may be horizontal, vertical, or square
- 2 digital images maximum per entrant
- 2-D or 3-D work accepted
Entry Fee:
$10. Entry is free to those members who
have paid dues by May 31. (Entry fee can be mailed to VAST, PO Box 1281, Denton, TX 76202.)
Juror:
Pam Burnley-Schol
Artist Pam Burnley-Schol resides in Argyle, Texas. She
is a naturalist painter whose work is uniquely characterized by painting exclusively on 24k gold leaf panels. Burnley-Schol is currently represented by Davis & Blevins Gallery in St. Jo, Texas and by JM Gallery in Dallas, TX. She
is retired from COVAD at UNT, where she taught for 23 years. Her work can be seen at Burnleyscholstudios.com.
In 2012, Pam was one of 126 contemporary a
rtists worldwide who were invited by curator Thomas Zaunschirm to exhibit their work in the exhibition titled,
GOLD
, at the Imperial Belvedere Palace Museum, at Vienna, Austria, in conjunction with the Gustave Klimt anniversary exhibition.
Image Requirements - File Naming Conventions:
Digital images must be JPG files with 300 pixels per inch, and
resolution and a width and/or height maximum of 1800 pixels/6 inch.
Only those digital images conforming to these specifications will be accepted.
For digital images, name each image using this format:
Example: Williams_J_Winter_Light_in_Evening.jpg
Include the following information in the body of the email: Artist Name, Title of art, Media,
Image dimensions
Accepted Entries:
Artists whose work is juried into the calendar will receive one free calendar and will be responsible for the following:
- submit a 75-word statement regarding the process used to create the accepted piece. The statement should be written in the first person and could include information on the artist's background and/or artistic process.
- provide a signature and assist in collation
- provide the accepted piece or another piece for the VAST 2019 Calendar Exhibition: Original Works at The PointBank Black Box Theater, November 2, 2018 - January 11, 2019. (2D work only)
- be responsible for selling at least 10 calendars and to promote calendar sales.
- submit a digital photo (headshot) of you.
Copyright Information:
Images of accepted entries will become the property of VAST to be used for any printed material (including but not limited to flyers, posters, and note cards), for the VAST archives and website, and for educational purposes. Artists will retain copyright of original works.
Calendar Exhibition Requirements
ARTWORK REQUIREMENTS
All artwork must be original, not a copy of a painting or another image. No mechanical reproductions of original work. Only work completed in the last 36 months will be accepted. (We will only be able to exhibit 2D work, but this does not exclude the entry of 3D work
ENTRY REGULATIONS
Please read carefully.
Note: The Exhibition Committee will make the final decision on compliance with Artwork Requirements and Entry Regulations.
2D work must be framed and ready for secure installation - d-rings attached to the back and stretched with wire; no saw tooth hangers or uniframes (two pieces of Plexiglas held together with clamps)
No glass. Use Plexiglas for works under "glass"
Bumpers recommended for framed pieces
40" maximum width dimension for 2D work
40 lbs. maximum weight for 2D and 3D work
White or off-white mats only
Works on canvas must either be framed or have finished gallery-wrapped edges
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VAST Member Exhibition to be at UNT on the Square
July 24 - August 15
29th Annual Juried Members Exhibition
UNT on the Square
109 N. Elm,
Denton, TX 76201
July 24 - August 15, 2018
VAST sponsors this annual event to offer its members an important opportunity to enter their work in a juried exhibition that showcases members only. The exhibit provides an excellent venue for the North Texas community to appreciate the high quality and diverse nature of art produced by area artists.
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Jennifer Spencer,
Reflection in an Autumn Pond
(vacation series)
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Exhibition Calendar:
July 19 - acceptance of entries
10 am - 12 noon and
4 - 7 pm
July 21 - pick up unaccepted work
10 am - 12 noon and
4 - 7 pm
July 24 - opening reception
5:30-7:30 pm
August 16 - return of work to artists
10 am - 12 noon and
4 - 7 pm
Juror:
Lynné Bowman Cravens
was born and raised in Austin, Texas.
She attended St. Edward's University, and received her BA in Photo Communications in 2009. Cravens later attended graduate school at the University of North Texas where she received her MFA in Photography in 2015.
Cravens is a fine art photographer working in an interdisciplinary method. She takes a wide range of approaches in her artwork as a response to her autobiographical narrative. The work is poetic and expressive, revealing a glimpse into her desires through contemporary self-portraiture. Cravens works primarily with photography, making unique pieces from an infinitely reproducible medium. Through meticulous physical distortions and transdisciplinary techniques, she creates photographic pieces that address her personal experiences, identity, and physical form. Each piece and series range from large-scale digital installations to delicate one of a kind objects.
Cravens currently resides in the DFW area, working as the Gallery Manager at
The Art Galleries at TCU
. Cravens is in her second and final season as a member of the artist run co-
op,
500X Gallery
in Dallas, Texas. Her work was also featured in the June 2016 issue of the
British Origami Society's
international publication, and in the 4
th
Annual
Rising Stars
exhibition at
Turner House
. Cravens recently had a solo exhibition of her work in Fort Worth at the
Moncrief Cancer Institute
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The prospectus can be found HERE.
Contact Info:
Deanna Wood
Vice President of Exhibitions
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| VAST Sponsored Workshop: Junanne Peck
Back by Popular Demand!
October 1-3, 2018
Printmaking
Junanne Peck
is an interdisciplinary artist, with printmaking as her primary art form. She is a Demo Artist for Akua Ink (http://www.akuainks.com/akua-demo-artist-program) and a seasoned educator and Teaching Artist in the DFW area. Junanne Peck is a TXO Artist (Texas
Original Artist) selected by the Texas Commission on The Arts. Her works are featured in solo and invitational exhibits.
This workshop will
explore pattern and texture by experimenting with a variety of printmaking methods.
Monotype is one of the most direct ways of creating prints and often appeals to people that enjoy spontaneity and experimentation. Join printmaker Junanne Peck on a fun printmaking exploration. You will learn how to make wood cuts,
drypoint, monoprinting on paper and fabric,
textured prints using found objects, drawings and stencils, and discover how to build your images up in layers to create rich and colorful works of art.
Emphasis will be on color, visual texture, line and composition.
Extra paper will be available for an additional fee.
Junanne welcomes beginner and advanced students.
Please feel free to call her with any questions at 214-336-8526 or email at
Cost:
VAST Members: $275 and Non-Members $310. (Price includes $40 for a supply packet. Junanne will have additional supplies to experiment with.)
Where
: Patterson Appleton Arts Center, Denton (corner of Hickory and Bell)
in Festival Hall
Daily Times
: October 1-2, 9-4 pm; October 3, 9-1 pm
Minimum of 10 participants; maximum of 15
*Until June 30, members only may sign up. After that it is open to the public.
Registration Fee: The registration fee is $50.00 and is due at the time of signing up for the workshop. This fee is non-refundable.
Please make checks payable to VAST and send to:
Ingrid Scobie (Workshop Coordinator for the Junanne Peck Workshop), 1510 Oxford Ct., Denton, TX 76209.
For questions and more information please call or email Ingrid at 940-453-5507,
Spots will be filled in order of the postmark on the mailed check.
If a participant must cancel, the VAST workshop coordinator will first attempt to fill the open spot from the official VAST waiting list.
If there is no waiting list, the canceling participant is free to attempt to fill the spot on his/her own. No refunds will be made a month or less prior to the class.
Cancellation by VAST
: If there are not enough participants to cover workshop costs or if VAST must cancel for any other reason, participants will be notified by the workshop coordinator and will promptly receive a full refund, including deposit.
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| VAST Sponsored Workshop: Michael Holter, Watercolor Landscape
February 4-6, 2019
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Michael Holter,
The Rock Pile
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Dates: February 4, 5, 6, 2019, 9:30am - 4:00pm
Place:
Global Spheres, 7801 S. I35E, Corinth, 76208
Cost: $230 VAST members
$265 non-members
Registration Fee:
The registration fee is $50.00, to reserve a place, and is due at the time of signing up for the workshop. This fee is non-refundable.
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Michael Holter,
St. Annes and the Banner
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Please make checks payable to VAST and send to:
Jo Williams, 1714 Highland Park Road, Denton, TX 76205.
For questions and more information please call or email Jo at 940-383-1092,
Spots will be filled in order of the postmark on the mailed check.
If a participant must cancel, the VAST workshop coordinator will first attempt to fill the open spot from the official VAST waiting list.
If there is no waiting list, the canceling participant is free to attempt to fill the spot on his/her own. No refunds will be made a month or less prior to the class.
Cancellation by VAST
: If there are not enough participants to cover workshop costs or if VAST must cancel for any other reason, participants will be notified by the workshop coordinator and will promptly receive a full refund, including deposit.
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A Collaborative Exhibit of Art and Poetry
Merging Visions 2018
Dates: October 20 - November 24, 2018
Location: Medical City Lewisville Grand Theater
(MCL Grand)
100 N. Charles St.
(at Main St.),
Lewisville, TX
CALENDAR Guidelines for Artists:
July 15 -
Re-worked images submitted to Deanna Wood
by this date
August 1 - Second notification to artists who'd resubmitted work
July - August 1:
Sponsorships for the publication of the catalogs due
(sponsorships after this
date will be accepted but such sponsors' contributions may not be noted in the catalog)
October 16 - Intake of all art work at the MCL Grand (2D width limit: 36").
Installation through
Oct. 19 (times to be decided)
October 20 - Exhibit opens
October 21 - Reception at MCL Grand: 2 to 4 p.m.
November 24 - Exhibit closes
November 26 - Return of work
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Payment of VAST Dues - VAST Year that started June 1.
You may renew by the following methods:
- Pay by credit card, check or cash at the Member Show take-in on July 19 (see article above.)
- A membership form is available HERE. Dues can be mailed to VAST, PO Box 1281, Denton, TX 76202.
- If you have PayPal, look for the "send and request" money button. Select to send your dues, VADO fees and/or donations to Merging Visions/other exhibits to "[email protected]." Please type in where your money is going to, in the note field.
Make checks payable to "VAST." For membership questions, please contact Mary Wright at [email protected].
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Dues structure for 2018-19
(see descriptions of categories of membership online):
Student membership $15
Educator membership $25
Regular membership $35
Family membership $45
Additional Fees:
One year of VADO (Visual Artists Day Out) is $55 on top of dues
One year of Monthly Saturday Morning Critique is $120 a year
(check first with Jackie Haugen for available spots)
Support of VAST Exhibits is most certainly welcomed!
Support either the
Members Exhibit, the
125-Mile Exhibit, or the
Merging Visions Exhibit in whatever amount you choose. $100 or greater will have the opportunity of having her/his/their names associated with an award.
Of course dues can be paid at any time of the year; however, VAST does not prorate its dues and fees during the year. So join up now and take advantage of all that VAST offers its membership!
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UNT on the Square Exhibit:
Ground Zero 360: Exhibition featuring 9/11 Photos and Artifacts
May 21 - July 14, 2018
The photographs of Nicola McClean taken during the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in New York City
will be displayed in
Ground Zero 360.
The exhibition features pictures and artifacts of first responders, as well as radio calls from that day and fragmented steel and granite from the World Trade Center.
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Manzanar: The Wartime Photographs of Ansel Adams
On View at the Dallas Holocaust Museum through August 14
Join us for the opening of our latest special exhibit on the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II featuring remarks from Tom Ikeda, Executive Director of Densho.
$5 General Admission. FREE for Museum Members. RSVP required through
Eventbrite
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Manzanar: The Wartime Photographs of Ansel Adams will be on view at the Dallas Holocaust Museum from February 15 - August 14, 2018.
Sponsored By: The Carl B. & Florence E. King Foundation, Orchid Giving Circle Fund at Dallas Women's Foundation, and ORIX Americas Miyauchi Foundation
Community Partners: Crow Collection of Asian Art, Dallas Japanese Association, and the Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth
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Figure Drawing Opportunity
The VAST figure drawing group has ended but this opportunity to hone your figure drawing skills is available!
VAST Members are invited to be part of a weekly life drawing "Life Drawing Meetup" in Corinth. This drawing group features a nude model from 7:00 - 10PM on Monday evenings.
The session is open to the public so all VAST artists, and all interested area artists, are invited to attend. The charge is $25 for the three hour session.
Meetup host Nick Langley says:
"What we're about:
Been meaning to draw more? And meet great people too? Do both! Come, relax and learn with us. The main purpose of these meetups is to provide a
wide variety of figure drawing opportunities. Absolutely no experience is
necessary, just a desire to explore your creative side! Our aim is to provide
a warm, supportive, and inspirational environment for all who want to join.
Life Drawing Meetups are open to everyone.
Q&A
Q: Are materials provided and included in the cost of the class?
A: No, please bring along paper, pencils, charcoal, and erasers or whatever your preferred medium is.
Q: Is there an instructor?
A: Yes, but only if feedback is asked for. The class is mostly self-guided.
Q: How many poses are typically provided by the model?
A: As a warm-up we start with four 5-minute poses, followed by 15-
minute poses, and capped off with three or four 30-minute poses to end
the night. This is the typical format, but not necessarily what is done
100% of the time."
Where: These life drawing meetups are held in the Beulah Center at:
Global Spheres Center
7801 S Interstate 35E
Corinth, TX 76208
When: Mondays, 7 - 9PM
For further information, or to sign up for a class, go online to:
WALK-INS ARE WELCOME!
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Member Workshops, Classifieds,
Want Ads, Etc.
VAST Members have the opportunity to advertise art related information in the newsletter
2 times per VAST year - June 1st through May 31st. This business card-sized ad must be sent to the editor by the 15th of the month and is subject to the approval of VAST. VAST reserves the right to edit.
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Millie Johnson is our Sunshine Chair
Please contact her at [email protected] or 940.387.7688 if you know of a member who needs well wishes sent or thoughts of sympathy.
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2018 Calendar Focus - June
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Members in the News
Please submit news of exhibitions that you are involved in to [email protected] by the 15th of the month.
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VAST's "Revolving Exhibitions"
Please contact the coordinator for the exhibit(s) that you would like to be considered for.
"Off the Shelves" exhibition at Emily Fowler Central Library
Carol Stoecker has work at the Emily Fowler.
The Emily Fowler Central Library is located at 502 Oakland Street. Hours are: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday 9 am to 6 pm; Tuesday and Thursday 9 am to 9 pm, Sunday 1 to 5 pm.
502 Oakland St., Denton TX, 76201
"Outside the Box" exhibition at POINTBank Black Box Theater
Lisa Daniels will have work displayed starting March 15 - June 15.
Lisa Daniels will be exhibiting a selection of watercolor and mixed media paintings with her primary theme of auto art.
Lisa Daniels' portfolio: lrdaniels.com
Coordinator for exhibit: Jo Williams at [email protected]
The PointBank Black Box Theater Exhibition is co-sponsored by Denton Community Theater and VAST, and is located at 318 E. Hickory. For information on DCT, call 940.382.1915.
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9am - 1:00pm. Art may also be viewed during any of the performances at the Black Box.
"Through the Ages" exhibition at the Denton Senior Center
Coordinator for exhibit:
The Denton Senior Center is located at
509 N. Bell Ave., Denton, TX
Hours: M-F 8:00 am to 9:00 pm; Saturday 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
"Stoked About Denton" Exhibition,
walking distance from the PAAC at 608 E. Hickory St., Suite 128
Gail Cope and Mary Simon are the new exhibitors
until August 1.
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Carol Stoecker is the coordinator for this exhibition. If you are interested in showing, please contact her at [email protected].
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Art Around Town
A Creative Art STUDIO
227 W. Oak Street, Suite 101
Patterson-Appleton Arts Center
400 E. Hickory Street, Denton, TX 76201
Structured Light
Opening Reception June 8, 6 - 8 PM
June 8 - August 25, 2018
Texas Woman's University Associate Professor Colby Parsons explores the relationship between ceramics, light, and shadows.
Meadows Gallery:
A Plain View - Photographs of Texas By Jason Lee
June 2 - August 25, 2018
A special exhibition for the Patterson-Appleton Arts Center in Denton, Texas featuring a selection of large-scale prints from the recently published book A PLAIN VIEW, Photographs from Texas.
Festival Hall:
God's World As I See It
June 8 - August 25, 2018
Paul Gray shares his worldwide travels with over 50 images of nature scenes, animals, and architecture.
For more information:
https://dentonarts.com/exhibitions/
Texas Woman's University Art Galleries
East Gallery and West Gallery
Wish You Were Here
June 20 - July 28, 2018
Opening Reception: June 20, 11am - 1pm
Calling all artists! TWU invites you to participate in our annual postcard exhibition. Use the card front to create an original work of art, share a story, or simply tell us about yourself and where you live. Postcards are available around the DFW metroplex, at various Denton locations, in the TWU Fine Art Building, and as a printable PDF.
Download and print the Wish You Were Here postcard PDF
Print at 5x7 inches, double-sided.
For more information:
University of North Texas Art Galleries
Lightwell Gallery,
University of North Texas Art Building
(1201 W. Mulberry)
The UNT Art Gallery is closed for construction and is projected to
reopen in the fall of 2018.
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Yes, We are on Facebook.
Search for "Visual Arts Society of Texas" on Facebook or use the link.
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2018-2019 Speaker Series
The VAST Speaker Series starts in September.
They are held on the first Wednesday of the month, Sept. through May. The meeting location is the Patterson-Appleton Arts Center, 400 East Hickory St, Denton, TX.
6:45 - 9pm.
Members: Free
Guests: $5
VADO - VAST Artist Day Out
VADO is our name for Vast Artist Day Out. It's held the first and third Thursday of each month except November and December. VADO has undergone changes this year, but is still a great opportunity to get to know other members and enjoy the fellowship of other artists. We meet the first Thursday at the Beulah Center at 7801 S-I35 E., Global Spheres in Corinth and the third Thursday at PAAC (Patterson-Appleton Arts Center.) The time is from 10 A.M. until 1 P.M. at the Beulah Center and 9:30 - 12:30 at the PAAC. We bring something to work on and/or to share with our VADO friends. It is not a teaching situation, but we all learn from each other!
The VADO fees for the new fiscal year, June through next May, are $55.
Please email me, Fran Shurtleff, at [email protected] to let me know if you wish to come to VADO in our coming year - or if you have any questions.
And, yes, lunch out together after VADO is always a great treat!
2018-2019 VAST Membership Levels
$15 - Student
$25 - Educator*
$35 - Individual
$45 - Family
Make checks payable to
VAST; mail to VAST, PO,
Box 1281, Denton, TX
76202
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For Opportunities and Proposals
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500X Gallery:
Hot and Sweaty 2018: The Open Show
June 9 - 28, 2018
Entry fee- $10 per work; limit 6 entries per artist; Payment due at time of drop off.
Drop Off Dates: June 3, 5-7pm and June 4, 12-2pm
Exhibition dates: June 9th - 29th, 2018
Opening Reception: Saturday, June 9th, 7-10 pm
500 Exposition Ave, Dallas TX 75226
www.500x.org
Please print and bring with you to drop off: Form located
HERE.
Works cannot be longer than 48" on any side
500X staff w
ill be on hand to assist in placing and hanging work. All work must have adequate hanging hardware, wire and/or D-rings. Works that are not fit for display will not be accepted, which includes work that is too heavy for our walls. Pedestals are available first-come first-serve basis.
All media is accepted, however, video/sound/electronic works must have all equipment provided by the artist. 500X will take a 40% commission on all sales. All participating artist must sign the contract stipulating the full terms of exhibition in gallery.
For More:
callforentry.org
artgroupsdfw.com
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