My Interview at Artists Speak

8/31/10

Artists Speak is interviewing artists about the state of art today, and how this condition relates to society and the artist as an instigator.  Check out my interview and those of a variety of artists working in a wide range of media. Thanks for the opportunity, Artists Speak!

Time for Some More Opps

8/30/10

Small Wonders National Juried Exhibition
Maryland Federation of Art
2D or 3D not exceeding 11" in any dimension
Show info: MFA Circle Gallery, Annapolis, MD 12/1-28/10.
Juror: Jule Cavnor, Maryland Art Place, Baltimore, MD
Awards totaling $1000
Due 9/15/10
Fees: $30 for 1 or 2 entries ($20 for MFA members); $5 each for any additional entries up to 6.
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Literary Reference Exhibit
Howard County Arts Council
Due 10/1/10
Fees: Appears to be free 
Bodies of work that reference literature or literary themes or ideas, but are not explicitly illustrative. Work must fit through a doorway measuring 54 x 80” and fit appropriately in the HCAC gallery.
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14th Annual National Juried Show
Gallery West in Alexandria, VA
Show Dates: 2/9 - 3/6/11
Cash awards of $1,000
Juror: F. Lennox Campello
Open to all local and national artists over 18 years old. Original fine art in any medium. No videos or reproductions.
Fee: $35.00 for up to 3 original 2D or 3D works
Due 11/12/10
Prospectus & full details

New Work (August 2010)

8/22/10

For my upcoming two-person show at Studio Gallery in September...

An Inside Job
Acrylic and Charcoal on Canvas
22 x 28 inches

Black Box Memories
Acrylic and Charcoal on Canvas
22 x 28 inches

Nothing But Blue Skies
Acrylic and Charcoal on Canvas
22 x 28 inches

Small Box on Fire
Acrylic and Charcoal on Canvas
22 x 28 inches

Where There's Smoke
Acrylic and Charcoal on Canvas
22 x 28 inches

Nothing like a little pre-show anxiety

8/8/10

It's about three weeks until my first show in ages so Stephen made me watch New York Stories last night...

Pour / Burn

7/25/10

For my September show at Studio Gallery entitled small boxes... some on fire.

Pour / Burn
Acrylic and Charcoal on Canvas
38 x 58 inches
2010

Travelogue: Eastern State Penitentiary

7/24/10

If you ever get a chance to visit Eastern State Penitentiary, you won't be disappointed. Whether you're into penal history, art, urban decay or historic preservation projects, this Philadelphia landmark has everything. As they state on their website, "Bring a camera: And extra film. Eastern State may be the most photogenic place you see in years!" They're not kidding. I'm no photographer by any stretch but, with subject matter this rich, my amateur shots looked pretty cool.

Left: Barber Shop Chair, Eastern State Penitentiary, Philadelphia, PA

The self-guided audio tour is narrated by Steve Buscemi, and offers just enough detail to keep you informed but moving through at a steady pace. There are additional stops along the way where you can delve deeper with the audio component. Special tours are offered as well, though I'm not sure if these are a daily happening.

They hold a haunted house called "Terror Behind the Walls" that helps fund artist installations. Very cool.

Here's a slideshow from the visit. Go full screen with 'em -- the textures and colors are amazing there.

July Opps Round-Up

7/6/10

CITY Gallery's First Annual Juried Exhibit - Due 7/12/10
Open to artists 18 years of age or older working in oil, pastels, watercolor, glass, ceramic, sculpture, photography and mixed media. Full details

The District of Columbia Arts Center's 1460 Wall Mountables - Install 7/21/10

On Wednesday, July 21 DCAC will open its doors at 3pm, beginning a three-day installation process during which artists can purchase up to four 2' x 2' spaces at $15 each (max 4 spaces) to hang their work. Full details

Washington School of Photography Permanent Exhibit

Due 7/30/10 Full details