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 | May 13, 2015 | Archive
Watercolor – 8 Weeks – Intermediate and Up
June 3, 10, 17, 24, July 1, 8, 15, 22 • 9 am – noon
Instructor: Eileen Neville
$320 members/$350 non-members
Watercolor is a truly diverse medium. Explore techniques – learn washes, wet on wet painting, glazing and dry brush methods. We will begin to understand the properties of pigments and when to use them properly.
More advanced students move beyond the basics, creating a series of more complex paintings and completing their own interpretations of projects presented in class.
Watercolor is always challenging, fresh and new.
Materials list on registration.
Register with your credit card via PayPal using the button below or download the registration form here & mail with your check to The Art Guild.
by Grace Lucarelli | Feb 8, 2015 | Past Classes and Workshops
A Two Day Workshop in Pastel or Oil Paint
Saturday April 18, 9 am – 4 pm
Sunday April 19, 9 am – 5 pm
$350 Members/$380 Non-Members
Make your portraits come alive by capturing the inner spirit of a person.
This intensive two-day workshop on the art of the portrait in pastel or oil paint includes two lectures, and a Q&A.
Each student will have four critiques per day.
On Sunday there will be a general critique of the finished paintings.
– Half hour lunch break (bring your own), each day.
– Materials list provided at registration. Tuition includes model fee.
About Diana De Santis:
Diana De Santis is a portrait painter who also teaches still-life and landscapes. She is a graduate of the Parsons School of Design and attended Traphagen School of Design. She was awarded a scholarship by the Arts Students League and studied with David Leffel and Harvey Dinnerstein. She is a master pastelist at the International Assoc. of Pastel Societies; a signature member of Pastel Society of America and Knickerbocker Artists, U.S.A.; a fellow of American Artist Professional League and a member of Hudson Valley Artists, Audubon Artists, Catherine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club, and the Portrait Society of America.
She is listed in “Who’s Who in American Art“ and is a Coast Guard artist. Diana has been awarded fifteen gold medals and over two hundred and fifty awards. Her work has been published in American Artist, Artist Magazine, The Pastel Journal and by Rockport Publishers.
Diana DeSantis has shown her work at the Nassau County Museum of Art; Heckscher Museum, Huntington; National Arts Club, Manhattan; Salmagundi Club, Manhattan and Pastel Society exhibits in France, Italy and Russia.
by Grace Lucarelli | Mar 19, 2014 | Archive
Please Join The Art Guild
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2nd Tuesday of the Month, March & April
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
(SPECIAL RESCHEDULE: For February only – Friday Feb 12, 9:30am – 12:30 pm)
This unique opportunity is offered through Martin Viette’s Education Program.
There is so much to paint at this beautiful nursery! You are welcome to create your own still-lifes with the beautiful foliage and plants available.
Bring your own painting or drawing supplies and portable easel, a snack or a beverage and enjoy the morning. Tables and chairs are available.
Now that we are painting inside, please, no oil paints!
This is a FREE event but we do ask that you RSVP to
