by Grace Lucarelli | Feb 28, 2016 | Past Exhibitions
“I’m Ready for My Close Up”
a Juried Photography Competition and Exhibition
February 6 – February 28, 2016
Criteria: Portraits, macros, and close-ups that “speak to the viewer. “ All works must be original. The selection committee’s decision is final. Works to be included in this exhibition must be available from February 1 – 28, 2016.
JUROR: Harold Naideau is a photographer, artist, author and educator based on Long Island. He teaches photography at Suffolk County Community College, Briarcliffe College and Stony Brook University. His photography blends traditional fine-art photography with digital imaging and printing and utilizes a changing array of modern material and processes. You may see his work at: www.naideauphotography.com
First Place: Scott Elberger for Snug
Second Place: Patricia Paladines for Girl with Flower – Mafalala
Third Place: Brian Grandfield for Chrysanthemum Petals
Honorable Mentions: Michael Lax for Portrait of Gerald Eskin, Joanna Gazzola for “Sadness,” and William MacMillan for Protecting Kitty.
Student Award
Robert Morris of Oyster Bay High School for Through the Woods.
by Grace Lucarelli | Sep 28, 2015 | Past Exhibitions
Ordinary Made Extraordinary—The Art of Still Life
a Juried Competition and Exhibition Sept. 4- 27, 2015
Explore your environment. Manipulate objects, composition and light.
Transform the ordinary to become extraordinary.
Opening Reception Friday September 11, 2015: 6:30 -8:30pm
JUROR Leah Lopez, a New York City artist originally from Northern New Mexico. She is known for her breathtaking paintings that capture elegance and romance. With gallery representation across the states and students flocking to her Atelier to study, she maintains the same hard working schedule to develop her latest body of work. More than ever, Leah’s paintings are passionately inspired by her life and experiences on this riveting, creative journey.
by Grace Lucarelli | Jun 28, 2015 | Past Exhibitions
2015 Members Showcase
CALL FOR ENTRIES: The Art Guild will hold its 2015 Members Showcase exhibit at The Art Guild, Elderfields Preserve, 200 Port Washington Blvd., Manhasset, NY 11030. All TAG members are invited to enter their artwork. Non-members may become members at the time of submission.
CRITERIA: Open to all current TAG members, 14 years and older. One entry per member. Art work must be available May 11 – June 28, 2015 and have been completed with in the last three years. Work previously exhibited at The Art Guild will not be accepted. Works may not be removed from the show before 3 pm, June 28. No Exceptions. The Art Guild reserves the right to choose the artwork included in the exhibition.
JUROR OF AWARDS: Gregg Kreutz
Gregg Kreutz is an award winning painter and author of the classic artist’s guide, Problem Solving for Oil Painters. Gregg has been drawing and painting all his life. After graduating from NYU, he pursued his training as a painter at the Art Students League off New York, winning a merit scholarship. He studied with Frank Mason, Robert Beverly Hale and most significantly, David Leffel. Gregg teaches drawing and painting at the Art Students League as well as workshops throughout the US and around the world.
AWARDS: 1st Place $300 • 2nd Place $200 • 3rd Place $100 • Honorable mention & Students
The Terry Shkuda Award for Broadening Creative Pursuits will also be presented.
MEDIUMS: Any medium, Including but not limited to acrylic, oil, watercolor, pastel, drawing, photography, mixed media, collage, encaustic, etching/prints or sculpture with pedestal. (NO COPIES, REPRODUCTIONS OR GICLEES PLEASE.)
ENTRY FEE: Registration is required! You must register by May 1. Works will be accepted on a first come first serve basis. No entries will be accepted after the deadline. (No need to send images.) Entry forms must be signed.
Members $25 for one entry.
Students (14-22 years) $15 for one entry.
SIZE AND FRAMING: Size, with frame, must not exceed 30” x 30”. All work must be cleanly matted and/or framed or gallery wrapped, wired for hanging, with the wire attached via screw eyes or D-rings to the frame, not the backboard. No saw tooth hangers. No tape or string on the back. Work should be labeled with the title (if any), artist’s name, street address, phone number, and email address.
DELIVERY OF ARTWORK: See calendar below. We ask that you provide a typed bio or artist statement, printed on one side of an 8.5 x 11 sheet of white paper.
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: For more info or to contact the Exhibit Chairs, email artshow@theartguild.org. Please put “2015 Member Showcase” in the subject line or call 516-304-5797.
CALENDAR
• Friday May 1: Application & payment must be received.
DROP OFF
Entries can be delivered to The Gallery at Elderfields at these times
• SATURDAY MAY 9: 10:00 am – 12 noon
• MONDAY MAY 11: 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Exhibit
• SATURDAY MAY 16 – Sunday June 28
Gallery Open Saturday & Sundays, 1-5 pm and by appointment.
Garden Party Artists’ Reception
• SUNDAY MAY 17: 3:00 – 5:00 pm
Pick-Up
• SUNDAY JUNE 28: 3:00 – 5:00 pm (Exhibit closes) or
• MONDAY JUNE 29: 5:00 – 7:00 pm
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SUBMITTING YOUR WORK:
You may register, pay (via PayPal) and upload by filling out the form below
(Or scroll down below the online form for alternative method. DO NOT apply via BOTH methods.)
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Should you have trouble with the online form:
NOTE: If you have filled out the above form and received a confirmation – DO NOT use this method.
– Download the form here. Fill it out and mail it. Pay by check or with your credit card via the PayPal button below. (Checks should be made out to The Art Guild and mailed to 200 Port Washington Blvd., Manhasset, NY 11030.)
by Grace Lucarelli | Oct 26, 2014 | Past Exhibitions
Works ’14 – Members Exhibit
at the Graphic Eye Gallery
402 Main Street, Port Washington NY 11050
October 2 – 26, 2014
Artists’ Reception October 5, 3-5 PM
Open to members of The Art Guild – $100 for 6 linear feet of exhibit space.
Registration deadline September 8. First come, first served.
For additional information contact Exhibit Co-Chairs: Ellen Hallie Schiff ehschiff@yahoo.com or Shelley Holtzman shell.holtz@gmail.com or call The Art Guild 516 304-5797.
Plein Air Painting ($5) Artists are invited to draw or sketch in the park. Bring your own materials. Award-winning plein air artist Paul Bachem will be on hand to offer advice and give tips.