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 7, 2018 | Past Exhibitions
Call for Artists: RED! Vibrance, Passion & Beauty Feb. 2-24, 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 “RED! Vibrance, Passion & Beauty,” a Juried Competition and Exhibition. A color of nuances and contradictions, RED, in all its hues, always stands out and makes us take notice. Pink carnations, a red barn, the red velvet box of Valentine’s chocolates, a red hot flame, the scarlet of an autumn leaf, or a red pair of shoes all evoke a spectrum of emotions and ideas. Show us your passion for the vibrant beauty of RED in “Heart Month”!
CRITERIA All styles from abstract to realism are welcome. All works must be original, and have been created in the last five years. The selection committee’s decision is final. Works to be included in this exhibition must be available from January 27 – February 24, 2019. DEADLINE: FRIDAY, January 11.
MEDIUMS Including but not limited to acrylic, oil, watercolor, pastel, mixed media, collage, encaustic, etching/prints, or sculpture with pedestal. (NO COPIES, PHOTOGRAPHY, DIGITAL MANIPULATIONS, REPRODUCTIONS OR GICLEES.)
JUROR Patti Mollica believes that truly great painting is not about the “subject matter,” but rather the way an artist communicates beauty, sensitivity and integrity in whatever is painted. Flowers, gardens and sunsets are no more worthy as painting subjects than a subway station full of weary commuters, or a closeup of an old rundown building with cascading fire escapes. Patti is has authored several books, Modern Acrylics, Color Theory and Getting Started in Acrylics, available in art stores worldwide and online at Amazon.com. For more about Patti, please visit her website: mollicastudio.com
ENTRY FEE Registration is required! (Fees below.) Entry fee is non-refundable.
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). Do not use the # or other symbols in the file name. You MUST change the actual name of the image file. Images CANNOT be named “image.jpg” or “fullrender.jpg” or similar – our database overwrites these images. If you email the images, you must include your name, contact information and the title, medium, value, and size in your email.
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 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 January 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 Call 516-304-5797 or email artshow@TheArtGuild.org with “RED” in the subject line.
Entries are now closed. Thank you for your submissions.
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 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.
by Grace Lucarelli | Jun 27, 2018 | Past Exhibitions
Best of The Art Guild 2017-2018
July 21 – August 25
The art has been picked up from our very successful Members Showcase and we realized – Oh, no! The walls are bare! – and we HATE bare walls!
Award winners of The Art Guild’s exhibitions from September 2017-June 2018 are invited to be a part of a special exhibit: The Best of The Art Guild, which will be on view from July 21 through August 26.
Please bring a piece of your artwork on any of the following days:
• July 9, 11 or 12, 9 am – 3 pm
• July 13 – 15, 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
• July 16 – 20, 9 am – 3 pm
The work may be new (it won’t count as “previously exhibited at The Art Guild” for future exhibits) or may have been shown at The Art Guild in the past. Artwork should be no bigger than 36” in any direction.
Good afternoon everyone,
We regret to tell you that we are unable to hold the reception for The Best of The Art Guild on Sunday, August 26. As you know, parking is a premium here at Elderfields and we were unable to secure a parking waiver for the boulevard. The gallery will be open from 1-5pm. We apologize for the change in plans and hope that things will work out better next year.
Pick up for “Best of” and drop off for “Wallflowers” will be from 3-5pm on Sunday, August 26, and 5-7 on Monday, Aug 27.
by Grace Lucarelli | Jun 25, 2018 | Past Exhibitions
2018 Members Showcase
May 26 – June 24
The Art Guild invites the public to view the 2018 Members Showcase Exhibit and enjoy the beautiful grounds of Elderfields Historic Preserve at a Garden Party Reception and Awards Ceremony on Friday June 8, 6-8 pm. Awards of merit and the annual Terri Shkuda Award for Broadening Creative Pursuits will be presented and there will be an acoustic music performance by Chris Kinnear. The Art Guild will also be introducing their new Executive Director, Lisa Grossman and awarding a scholarship to Erin Hogarty of Wantagh High School. The show will be on view from Saturday, May 26 through Sunday, June 24, 2018. The gallery is open Saturdays and Sundays from 1 – 5 pm (or by appointment) and is always free.
The 90 artist-members who will exhibit their work are: Margaret Andres, Diane Bares, Douglas Barnaby, Katrina Benson, Rozalia Berlin, Leo Bliok, Heidi Block, Phyllis Buchner, Frank Burke, Susanne Corbelletta, Caryn Coville, Aleta Crawford, Gloria Cunnick, Christine D’Addario, Kathy D’Amato-Smith, Madeline D’Aversa, Arlene Dorfman, Karen Fagelman, Judith Feinman, Barbara Flamm, Ivan Frisch, Phyllis Gildston, Linda Gleit, Heather Heckel, Susan Herbst, Susan R. Hicks, Jeff Holtzman, Shelley Holtzman, Frances Ianarella, Ilene Isseks, Sabine Jean-Bart, Caroline Kaplowitz, Ellen Katcher, Diane Kaufmann, Marceil Kazickas, Karen Kirshner, Joan Klein, Carla Kobrick, Myung Ja Koh, Susan Kozodoy-Silkowitz, Randy Kraft, Bruce Laird, Tony LaMarca, Joan Laufer, Donna Litke, Malka Lohmann*, Linda Louis, Piper Lyman, Rose Marino, Gwendolyn Martino, Baruch May, Shoshana May, Marion McManus, Heidi McNamara, Charles Messite, John Micheals, Corinne Michels, Deborah Miller, Susan Miller, Anthony Monitto, Randi Nadrich, Stephanie Navon-Jacobson, Eileen Neville, Ann Parry, Ann Pellaton, Denis Ponsot, Marc Reubins, Randi Benum Roernes, Jane Scal, Ellen Hallie Schiff, Michael Schulman, Valida Scott, Jose Seligson, Roya Shamsdiba, Ilene Silberstein, Steve Silberstein, Barbara Silbert, Kate Smith, Joan Stevens, Bob Stuhmer, Susan Tiffen, Kay Vickers, Margo Vignola, Gabriella Villa, Carol Weinberg, DV White, Nina S. Wolf, Dave Wollin, and Theodora Zavala. (*Student member)
JUROR OF AWARDS: Marc Josloff is an award winning painter, photographer and art educator. He recieved his BS in advertising design and visual communication at Pratt Institute and returned there for an MS in art therapy and art education. Marc was mentored by watercolorists Mel Stabin, Irwin Greenberg and Paul Ching Bor. His painting “Boy on a Scooter” appeared in Northlight publication’s Splash 19: Illusions in Light. He was honored by the LI Arts Council with the “Arts in Education Award” and also named him as one of the “Top 25 Arts Advocates.” He is on the board of the Hudson River Art Association and is currently represented by the Roslyn Village Gallery. www.josloffgalleries.com
Lisa Grossman, The Art Guild’s new Executive Director has lived in Port Washington for 12 years with her husband and two daughters and has been active in many organizations in the community. Most recently she was Director of Development at Residents Forward. She is treasurer of Community Synagogue and is on the Advisory Board of The Ed Foundation.
The annual Terri Shkuda Award for Broadening Creative Pursuits will be presented to Ivan Frisch. Ivan was a long time member of the board and active on the Auditing and Finance Committees. Ivan was always our “voice of reason” and his steady thinking is missed.
The Art Guild’s annual scholarship being presented to Wantagh High School senior Erin Hogarty is one of three awarded in 2018. Erin is an accomplished artist who is adept in many mediums. Her artwork was awarded third place at The Art Guild’s 2017 Nassau County High School Exhibition, has been in the 2016 and 2017 Long Island’s Best Young Artists at The Heckscher Museum of Art, and has won awards in the 2017 and 2018 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards presented by the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers. She will be attending the Columbus College of Art and Design for a degree in Illustration (BFA) with a minor in Animation. Two other scholarships were awarded to seniors Rico Ford of Valley Stream Central High School (who will study Illustration and Set Design) and Nicolette Constantinides of Hicksville High School (who will be attending Farmingdale State College and hopes to pursue a BFA in Illustration with a minor in Psychology).
AWARDS 1st Place $300 • 2nd Place $200 • 3rd Place $100 • Terri Shkuda Award • Honorable Mention certificates • Student Award (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.
QUESTIONS Contact us at 516-304-5797 or info@TheArtGuild.org.
CALENDAR
• FRIDAY, May 18: Registration must be received.
DROP OFF Entries must be delivered to The Art Guild,
200 Port Washington Blvd, Manhasset, NY 11030, at these times.
• SUNDAY, May 20: 3:00 – 5:00 pm
• MONDAY, May 21: 5:00 – 7:00 pm
EXHIBIT
• SATURDAY, May 26 – Sunday JUNE 24
Gallery open Saturdays & Sundays 1:00 – 5:00 pm & by appointment
ARTIST’S Reception & Awards Ceremony & Garden Party
• FRIDAY, JUNE 8 : 6:00 – 8:00 pm
FREE and open to the public.
Pick-Up
• SUNDAY, June 24: 3:00 – 5:00 pm
• MONDAY, June 25: 5:00 – 7:00 pm
