CALL FOR ARTISTS: Members Showcase 2021 Exhibition June 4-July 17, 2021

by Grace Lucarelli | Apr 11, 2021 | Homepage

Call to Artists: Members Showcase 2021 Exhibition

IN PERSON ARTISTS AWARDS & RECEPTION: Friday, June 4, 6-8pm

On view: June 4 – July 17, 2021

Deadline: Fri, May 21 at midnight (EST)

Gallery Open Limited Dates for Viewing

CALL TO ARTISTS: All current TAG members (high school and older) may submit one piece of their artwork to Members Showcase 2021. Non-members can become members at time of submission.

CRITERIA: All styles from non-objective to abstracted realism are welcome. All works must be original, and have been created in the last five years. References used in the creation of the submitted work must be the artist’s own, or copyright released for use in this work. Works previously exhibited at The Art Guild Gallery will not be considered.

MEDIUMS: Including but not limited to acrylic, charcoal, collage, colored pencil, digital art, ink, oil, mixed media, pastel, pencil, photography, printmaking, sculpture or watercolor. No Copies, Master Copies, Reproductions OR Giclees.

SIZE AND FRAMING: Frame size must not exceed 30” on the longest side and wired securely for hanging with screw eyes or D-rings to the frame, NOT the backboard. No sawtooth hangers, tape or string. Work must be labeled with the title, artist’s name, street address, phone number, and email. Framing of your work must comply with the above OR IT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

JUROR OF AWARDS: Christian White grew up in a family of artists studying drawing, painting and sculpture from a very young age. He began studying painting in 1966 with Paul Russotto before attending Liceo Artistico in Rome, Italy in 1968-69 and has a BFA in Painting from RISD. He had his first solo exhibition in 1975 at The Harbor Gallery in Cold Spring Harbor, NY followed by shows at The Steven Adams Gallery, Ingber Gallery, The Garrison Art Center and The Great American Salvage Company. He has had yearly one-man shows at Gallery North, in Setauket, Long Island, since 1983.

AWARDS 1st Place $300 • 2nd Place $200 • 3rd Place $100 • Honorable Mentions

ENTRY FEE(S) Registration is required and non-refundable.

Members: $30 for one submission
Student members: $15 for one submission

DROP OFF ARTWORK
• May 23 – 3pm to 5pm and May 24 – 1pm to 6pm

PICK UP ARTWORK
• July 18 – 3pm to 5pm and July 19 – 1pm to 6pm

IMAGES Digital image submission via email to artshow@TheArtGuild.org or uploaded to our website, should be between 1MB and 3MB each. To resize or compress your images, go to PICRESIZE.com

Please be aware that the digital images you send should look as good as possible. These will be the images that will also be displayed in our online gallery. Try to photograph your image in natural light, be sure that the image is straight and that there is no glare on glass or varnished surface.
For tips on photographing your art, please click here for a tutorial by TAG member Steve Silberstein.

Fill out the form below, upload images and pay below. If you have problems with the uploader, please email your image to artshow@TheArtGuild.org – with ALL contact information, image title and medium. We will invoice you for payment.

Label your images as follows: artist’s lastname_firstname_entrynumber_title.jpg (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.

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.

AWARDS

1st Place $300 • 2nd Place $200 • 3rd Place $100 • Honorable Mentions

CALENDAR & IMPORTANT DATES

CALENDAR

DEADLINE: Friday, May 21st at midnight EST – Application, image and payment must be received.

EXHIBIT DATES

• June 4 – July 17, 2021

DROP OFF
• May 23 – 3pm to 5pm and May 24 – 1pm to 6pm

PICK UP
• July 18 – 3pm to 5pm and July 19 – 1pm to 6pm

Artist’s Reception & Awards Ceremony

• Friday, June 4, 6-8pm

GALLERY OPEN LIMITED DATES FOR VIEWING

QUESTIONS & TROUBLESHOOTING

QUESTIONS Call 516-304-5797 or email artshow@TheArtGuild.org with “MEMBERS SHOWCASE 2021” in the subject line.

If you have problems with the uploader, please email your images to artshow@TheArtGuild.org – with ALL contact information, image title and medium. We will invoice you for payment.

Emailed images must include your name, contact information and the title, medium, value, and size in your email.

To resize or compress your images, go to PICRESIZE.com

Please be aware that the digital images you send should look as good as they possibly can. These will be the images that will also be displayed in our online gallery. Try to photograph your image in natural light, that the image is straight and that there is no glare on glass or varnished surface.

SELLING YOUR ARTWORK

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.

ONLINE: 2020 Members’ Showcase, September 13-October 3

by Grace Lucarelli | Jun 2, 2020 | Homepage

2020 Members Showcase ONLINE:
September 13 – October 3
Deadline to Register Extended: Monday, August 24
Online Reception and Awards Ceremony: Sunday, September 13 at 3pm
All members welcome to exhibit – Become a member!

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CALL FOR ENTRIES The Art Guild of Port Washington (TAG) will hold its 2020 Members Showcase Exhibit online from September 13-October 3, 2020. All TAG members, including HS students are invited to enter their artwork. Non-members can become members at time of submission. Deadline for submission extended: Monday, August 24 (11:59 pm).

ELIGIBILITY All TAG members, including HS students, may submit. Membership must be current. One entry per member. All styles are welcome. All works must be original and completed within the last five years. Works previously exhibited at The Art Guild Gallery will not be accepted. The Art Guild reserves the right to choose the artwork to be included in the exhibition.

MEDIUMS Including but not limited to acrylic, oil, watercolor, pastel, mixed media, collage, photography, digital, encaustic, etching/prints, or sculpture with pedestal. (NO MASTER COPIES, REPRODUCTIONS OR GICLEES.)

JUROR OF AWARDS: Doug Dawson was born in Oak Park, Ill. He has taught art for Colorado Institute of Art, Colorado Christian University, and The Art Students League of Denver. He is a founding board member for the The Art Students League of Denver, where he presently teaches a Plein Air class and a Studio Landscape class. He teaches 8 to 10 workshops around the country each year.

Doug has exhibited with and/or received numerous awards from a number of different art organizations, including, The Pastel Society of America, American Watercolor Society, Knickerbocker Artists, The National Academy of Western Art, Southeastern Pastel Society, Pastel Society of West Coast, Audubon Artists, Kansas Pastel Society, Allied Artists, the Pastel Society of the Southwest, the Pastel Society of New Mexico, the Pastel Society of Oregon, the Pastel Society of Colorado, and the International Association of Pastel Societies.
To honor his achievements, he was given the title of Master Pastelist by the Pastel Society of America (NY, NY) in 1985 and awarded the title of Master Circle by the International Association of Pastel Societies in 2005 (California). For more information on Doug, please visit his website: dougdawsonartist.com.

REGISTRATION AND ENTRY FEE Pre-registration is required! (Fees below.) You MUST pre-register no later than August 17. Works will be accepted on a first come first served basis. There is no jurying-in process, however you will need to send us an image for our online exhibit.

NOTE NEW SIZE RESTRICTIONS: There is no size limit for this online exhibit

ENTRIES One (1) digital submission uploaded to our website or emailed to artshow@TheArtGuild.org. Images should be between 1 and 3MB each. Label your images as follows: artist’slastname_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. We will invoice you for the entry fee. All entry fees must be paid by Monday, August 17 to be included into the exhibit.

Please be aware that the digital images you send should look as good as they possibly can. These will be the images that will be displayed in our online gallery. Try to photograph your image in natural light, that the image is straight and that there is no glare on glass or varnished surface. (It is preferable to photograph without glass.) For tips, visit theartguild.org/photographing-artwork (with a video).

To resize or compress your images, go to PICRESIZE.com

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 Contact us at 516-304-5797 or info@TheArtGuild.org.

AWARDS

1st Place $300 • 2nd Place $200 • 3rd Place $100

CALENDAR & IMPORTANT DATES

CALENDAR

DEADLINE EXTENDED: August 24 at 11:59 EST – Application, images and payment must be received. This exhibit is not curated. All members are welcome to exhibit.

ONLINE EXHIBIT
• September 13 – October 3, 2020

Artist’s Online Reception & Awards Ceremony
• Sunday, September 13 at 3pm

QUESTIONS & TROUBLESHOOTING

QUESTIONS Call 516-304-5797 or email artshow@TheArtGuild.org with “MEMBERS’ SHOWCASE” in the subject line.

If you have problems with the uploader, please email your images to artshow@TheArtGuild.org – with ALL contact information, image titles and mediums. We will invoice you for payment. Submission will not be included without payment. Download the form here.

Emailed images must include your name, contact information and the title, medium, value, and size in your email.

To resize or compress your images, go to PICRESIZE.com

Please be aware that the digital images you send should look as good as they possibly can. These will be the images that will be displayed in our online gallery. Try to photograph your image in natural light, that the image is straight and that there is no glare on glass or varnished surface.

SELLING YOUR ARTWORK

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.

2018 Members Showcase May 26 – June 24

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

2017 Members Showcase May 27 – June 25

by Grace Lucarelli | Jun 26, 2017 | Past Exhibitions

2017 Members Showcase
May 27 – June 25

CALL FOR ENTRIES: The Art Guild will hold its 2017 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.

ELIGIBILITY: All TAG members (14 years and older) may submit. Membership must be current. One entry per member. All styles are welcome. All works must be original and completed with in the last five years. Works previously exhibited at The Art Guild Gallery will not be accepted. The Art Guild reserves the right to choose the artwork to be included in the exhibition. Works to be included in this exhibition must be available from May 22 through Sunday, June 25, 2017, at 3 pm.

JUROR OF AWARDS: Dan Christoffel is an award-winning artist with fifty years teaching experience. His expertise extends from oil painting and sculpture (in terra cotta, stone and steel) to print making. He is an accomplished portrait artist and art lecturer including visiting lecturer at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Committed to excellence in education, he has been a visiting artist at schools across Long Island, an adjunct professor and an artist in residence at LIU Post. He presently has two sculptures included in the 911memorial.org collection.

AWARDS: 1st Place $300 • 2nd Place $200 • 3rd Place $100 • Honorable Mention & Students Award/s
The Terry Shkuda Award for Broadening Creative Pursuits will also be presented.

2016 Members Showcase – May 21 – June 26

by Grace Lucarelli | Jun 27, 2016 | Past Exhibitions

2016 Members Showcase
May 21 – June 26

JUROR OF AWARDS: John Varriano

AWARDS:
First Place: Len Mondschein for Fella, Is This Here Filly Gettin’ To Ya?, oil
Second Place: José Seligson for Mwanamke, mixed media
Third Place: Frances Ianarella for Brass Teapot With Fruit, oil.
Honorable Mentions: Steve Silberstein for Black Church of Budir Iceland, photo; Susan Kozodoy-Silkowitz for Aging Boxer, photo; and Karen Kirshner for Vigil, acrylic.