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| The Texas Artists Coalition is a membership program designed to offer benefits for artists in the North Texas community. These benefits range from an annual juried exhibition to peer reviews to workshops, plus much more. The mission of the TAC is to support the career development of artists, whether they are emerging or established, amateur or professional. Programs of the TAC are supported by the Arts Council of Fort Worth and Tarrant County, the Fort Worth Community Arts Center and a grant from the Texas Commission on the Arts.
| TAC Workshops Artist Mentoring Program If you would like to participate in the TAC Mentoring Program, please email Kat Versfelt, kversfelt@fwcac.org, with the name of the artist you would like to mentor you, along with one or two sentences explaining why you chose that artist to be your mentor. You must be a TAC member to participate. See the guidelines. Once you contact us, we will connect you to the mentor of your choice. Mentors: Billy Hassel is a painter based in Fort Worth, Texas. He holds a MFA in painting from the University of Massachusetts, and a BFA from the University of Notre Dame. He has an extensive national exhibition record spanning over 30 years. His paintings are in numerous public collections including the Modern Museum of Fort Worth, The Dallas Museum of Art, and the Museum of Fine Arts in Houston, Texas. Lorrie McClanahan is a painter and photographer based in Fort Worth, Texas. She holds an MFA in Studio Art from Texas Christian University, and a BFA in Painting and Drawing from the University of North Texas. For seventeen years she painted murals and portraits in the North Texas region. Both her fine art and commercial work are in numerous private and corporate collections throughout the United States and abroad. Mary Morgan is currently an adjunct professor of Painting and Fine Art Survey at Dallas Baptist University. She holds a MA Degree in Painting from Texas Women's University with a minor in Art History. Morgan has exhibited with a number of local organizations in the Dallas area. Etty Horowitz is a sculptor based in the Fort Worth area. She holds a MFA in Sculpture from Texas Christian University, as well as a Bachelor of Architecture from the Isreal Institute of Technology. She has participated in numerous solo and group exhibitions, and has been commissioned both nationally and internationally. She has also served as a juror for several venues. Stormie Parker has been in love with clay for most of her days. She attended Northern Arizona University, which has one of the best ceramic colleges in the United States. For most of her career Stormie has been a functional potter, throwing vessels on the wheel, but in the last ten years, has expanded to doing more sculptural pieces and exploring alternative firing to create unique surfaces. She has participated in a number of Exhibits, competitions, and sales in both the US and Europe, and has taught both adult and children’s classes for many years now.
Let us know if you are interested in participating in any of these programs. Email kversfelt@fwcac.org or call 817.298.3033 or contact Elaine Taylor at gallerymanager@fwcac.org or 817.298.3021
| Announcements
Next Life Drawing Session: Thursday, September 9 ; 7:00PM - 10:00PM Sessions are $50 for 5 sessions (or $15 per session) for TAC members /$75 for 5 sessions (or $20 per session) for the public.
Model provided. Artists need to bring all supplies including easel. No instruction is given. We now REQUIRE that you sign up for the TAC life drawing class at least a week ahead of time. Please call or email Kat Versfelt at 817.298.3033 or kversfelt@fwcac.org to sign up and reserve your space in the class. Several members of the TAC are enjoying the Monday night Drink and Draw 7 - 9PM at the Mellow Mushroom in Fort Worth on Bluebonnet Circle. They invite everyone to come out and join them!
Jo Lee May Rutledge teaches Oil Painting classes this fall, starting Monday(s) September 13, 7-9pm for 12 lessons. 13th is a makeup. Cost is $200 plus supplies. Located on FWCDS campus in the new Visual building.
Arlington Art Museum is hold 13 drawing sessions in September, with the same model each night in the same pose. A lot of artists never get a chance to work with a model that long on the same pose. Each session will be $10. Yes, $10 per night you can come. The dates and times are as follows. 6pm - 9pm on Sept 1st, 2nd, 7th, 8th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 28th, 29th, and the 30th. Danielle will be the model. Hope that helps persuade you to come out and draw. http://www.arlingtonmuseum.org/
Artemis Fine Art Services has shipping shuttles - if you need artwork shipped anywhere in the country. Click for their website.
Fall Painting Class at Carol Ivey Studio Lancaster Lofts 1324 E. Lancaster September 15 - December 8, 2010 (no class Nov. 24) Wednesday mornings 9:30 - 12:30 Small multi-level class with individualized instruction. Still life, plein air, and individual projects. For more information:carivey@sbcglobal.net 817-774-6048
VET takes care of business on the weekend with her artist info workshops. These workshops cover what you should do and know, if you want to become or expand your career as a freelance artist. Learn the basics of goal setting, self promotion, work for hire, pricing, client development, presentations, marketing, networking, training and more. VET has been a freelance artist for over 25 years and will share simple techniques that will assist you in growing your business while staying true to your creative spirit. Business of Art, Sept. 25, 10a-4p, $40, Brookhaven College Grant writing for Artists, Oct 9, 10a-4p $40, Brookhaven College Open Studio Lab/Consulting, Sundays, Noon-5p by appointment. 214-839-7689 See web for complete list of up-coming events: http://www.foundobjects.50megs.com/ |
Art Opportunities For a complete list of local and national Artist Opportunities, please e-mail: gallerymanager@fwcac.org
The Arts Council of Fort Worth and Tarrant County is coordinating an artistic invasion on the city. It’s an all-out guerilla marketing initiative to spread the word about the organization’s new online calendar, www.worthgoing.com, which launches in September.
We are looking for the creativity of local artists to carry out this mission. Participating artists will have the opportunity to win $5,000, while raising awareness about the Art Council’s new web site.
For more information please e-mail: fortworth.artattacks@gmail.com or see the Art Attacks Overview.
If you haven't registered with Fort Worth Public Art - you should. Every member of the TAC should be in the FWPA Artist Registry. There are a ton of possibilities to create art that will be in your community for a very long time. Get busy, and get it done! No chickens allowed - be brave!
Art Chicas, now in its fourth year, is a collaborative program between La Reunion TX, Dallas Art Dealers Association, Deaf Action Center and Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas. Four jury selected adult female artists are commissioned to create new work through this program. Work is created in and around the 35 acre La Reunion outdoor studio and gallery in Oak Cliff. In addition to a stipend and materials budget, artists are also given a small group of four apprentices to help her to complete her work. Apprentices come from area high schools, Girl Scouts, Deaf Action Center, Buckner International and more. Dallas Women's Foundation provided the seed funding in 2007. Proposals in all media considered. Deadline for proposals is Sept 3.
The call for artists and application are attached to this link. http://lareuniontx.org/Post.aspx?id=105
ArtsGoggle is Saturday October 2nd, if you are interested in displaying your work please sign up on their website www.fortworthsouth.org
The City of Frisco seeks two dimensional works of art by artist or arts organizations from the Frisco and the surrounding area for the 5th installment of Frisco’s Art in the Atrium series, Inspirations, scheduled for November 8th, 2010 through August 26th, 2011. North Texas area visual artists are invited to submit no more than (10) images of artwork available for loan beginning November 8th and running through August 26th of 2011. Deadline Friday, September 24th, 2010. Include: - A typed artist resume with current contact information, no longer than 2 pages.
- No more than 10 digital images of available artwork. (See image format requirements)
- Corresponding artwork list (artists name, title, date, medium, size, cost)
(The City of Frisco cannot be held responsible for the return of CDs)Artists and art organizations may submit no more than 10 available art work images on a CD (IBM/Windows compatible), in accordance with the following guidelines: - Submit images in .jpg format. If possible, load images into a Microsoft PowerPoint slide show presentation. Macintosh users should test their presentations on an IBM PC before sending.
- Only submit images with maximum dimensions of 800x600 and minimum dimensions of 720x480 pixels.
- Number each image and include the following annotations for each image:
- Artists name
- Title of Artwork
- Date of Completion
- Medium/Media
- Size
- Cost of artwork
- Label the CD with the artist’s or art groups name and contact information.
City of Frisco George A. Purefoy Municipal Complex 6101 Frisco Square Blvd., 5th Floor Frisco, Texas 75034 Attn: Richard Oldham Public Art Manager 5. For questions about the exhibition program series or details of submissions, please contact Richard Oldham at 972 292-5104 or email to roldham@friscotexas.gov
"Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression; this right includes freedom to hold opinions without interference and to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any media and regardless of frontiers." - Article 19; Universal Declaration of Human Rights BECA: Bridge for Emerging Contemporary Art is pleased to present the upcoming group exhibition opportunity, 'ARTICLE 19'. Drawing inspiration from both the preamble and Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, artists, architects + designers from around the world are challenged to Explore, Discover and Act through Art + Design. The result will be an international group exhibition which embodies not only the spirit of Article 19 of the UDHR but also explores today’s ever-growing challenges faced by contemporary society from all corners of the globe when attempts are made to realize our human right to freedom of expression. The ARTICLE 19 exhibition is being held in partnership with, 'STREET ARTS: A Celebration of Hip Hop Culture & Free Expression', a two month, city-wide event in Albuquerque, NM. The BECA Foundation is proud to be a part of this important arts + cultural event being held this October and November 2010. We look forward to broadening the discourse and extending the boundaries of awareness of our global human right to freedom of expression and the current threats posed to these rights. For those answering the challenge being put forth within this International Call to Artists, Architects + Designers to Explore, Discover and Act through Art + Design, it is an opportunity, in and of itself, to exercise our universal human right to freedom of expression. A complete schedule of STREET ARTS programs and events will soon be available at www.516arts.org. Complete submission guidelines for 'ARTICLE 19' has been posted to: http://www.becaicad.org/artist-designer-submissions.php **submission receive deadline is September 25, 2010**
IVC BOSI Project 2010-2011Biennial Outdoor Sculpture Invitational I: BOSI OVERVIEW For complete details on the IVC Biennial Outdoor Sculpture Invitational, click the above headline to view "BOSI Overview". This document provides the Arts Mission, General BOSI information, aesthetic and physical considerations, and deadlines. II: BOSI SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS & ONLINE FORMS Please click the above headline to complete the online submission application and upload corresponding images of work(s). When finished, press the "submit" button at the bottom of the form. All submissions will receive an email-generated confirmation. III: IMAGE SUBMISSION GUIDELINES IMAGES: Submitted images should be JPEG format, no larger than 5 MB and clearly marked so as to correspond to submission information on the application. Please make sure the image includes the title of the work. IV: DEADLINES, CONFIRMATIONS AND AWARDS DEADLINE: BOSI 2010-2011 submissions will be accepted through midnight September 30, 2010. CONFIRMATION: Each submitting artist will receive an email-generated confirmation of his/her submission. These emails are 'no reply' emails and should not be used for requests or additional information. AWARDS: Awards will be posted on the IVC BOSI website no later than November 15, 2010.
Grumbacher paint is looking to hire acrylic painters to teach two hour workshops at a major retailer in locations across the United State and Canada. Artists must be capable of demonstrating a still life, landscape, seascape, and floral. We have developed a flexible curriculum in acrylics for an artist to use or adapt to fit to his or her style. We plan to conduct approximately one to four workshops per store per month and the artist will have flexibility in scheduling. Compensation is $100 per workshop, and teaching materials will be provided to the artist at no cost. Anyone who is interested should email Katie Blanchard at kblanchard@chartpak.com with examples of their work in acrylics, along with a resume and contact information. (Chartpak is a manufacturer of fine art supplies. Grumbacher, Koh-I-Noor, Higgins ink, and Clearprint are some of our brands.)
Arlington Museum of Art has started a gallery rental program for artists in the North Texas area. For more information call Nancy Tice at (817) 992-9493 or check out their website at:
Art Opportunities Monthly (AOM) is offering a free, no-obligation 3-month subscription to introduce its new format. It is now much easier to read, a snap to search and it looks nice, too. AOM, a monthly list of opportunities for artists and photographers world-wide, has been around for over 10 years. It is preferred by professional artists because it screens out the scams and for-profit "contests" and presents each hand-selected opp in a quick-to-scan capsulized form. It is sent in a highly search-able, freshly organized PDF directly to your email addresses. To find out more and sign up, simply go to: http://xrl.us/AOM3free(Link to www.artopportunitiesmonthly.com) Your email address and other information will be kept absolutely private and you will not be spammed. This offer is for new subscribers only.
CALL FOR ARTISTSCALL FOR ARTISTS to participate in SUSTAINING ARTISTS AND THEIR ENVIRONMENT. This juried event features an exhibit at the Fort Worth Community Arts Center in February of 2011 and cash awards. Deadline is November 15th 2010. Here is more information, including the prospectus and list of jurors.
The FWCAC announces an open call for entries for the 2010 9 x 12 Works on Paper Show, December 3 - 27, 2010. Artworks on or of paper may be any size, but MUST fit in a 9 x 12 envelope; folded, 3D or multi-part OK. Unmatted, unframed photography, drawing, painting, printmaking, collage, mixed media, cast or folded paper or digital prints OK (other materials attached-OK). Original artworks only; no reproductions. Put artist`s name, address, title & date of work and medium on back. No entry form. Open to all artists - no age or geographical restrictions. All artwork shown – no jury. Entry fee is $5US/piece; 5 entries max. Postmark deadline November 15, 2010. Artwork must be mailed. All artwork for sale for $100US; artist gets 80%. Unsold works with self-addressed, STAMPED appropriate sized-envelope will be mailed by Jan 31; no metering. Send entries, entry fee by check or M.O. to 9 x 12, FWCAC, 1300 Gendy, Ft Worth, TX 76107. More information available at elaine@fwcac.org or www.fwcac.org; prospectus
Res Artis is a website of worldwide residency opportunities
TAC Member ExhibitionsSend me your current or upcoming exhibitions Ricardo Paniagua is in No Rhyme or Reason: Ro2 Art Group Show August 21 - September 23, 2010
Ro2 Art at 1514 Commerce Street, Dallas OPENING RECEPTION: Saturday, August 21, 2010 - 7 to 10pm Mary Morgan, Sharon Markwardt and Martha Ragsdale are all showing in Eclectric Visions at the Arlington Museum of Art through September 30. Lou Chapman, Chris Berquist Fulmer and Patricia Murphy were selected by juror Benito Huerta for Hot Shop Summer Juried Show at Might Fine Arts in Dallas through September 12. Eric K. Stevens is showing in the Wally Workman Gallery 30th Anniversary Show in Austin through September 4. He is also in the Fall 2010 issue of Poets and Artists. Ann Hardy is showing in Still Life Exhibition at the Lakeview Gallery at TCC-NW through August 13. Nancy Standlee has taught "Love Your Life" a 3 day workshop twice at Dena Wenmohs Ranch near Marble Falls in July One of Lee Albert Hill's photographs has been juried into the 28th Annual Art in the Metroplex Juried Exhibition at the TCU Moudy Art Gallery, August 31 – September 30, 2010. Opening Reception September 11, 2010 2:00pm – 8:00pm. Dennis Farris has a one man show at the Sage Creek Gallery in Santa Fe, opening August 6; he is also featured in the July edition of Western Art Collector. JB and Susan Harlin are now represented by the Adobe Western Art Gallery in the Historic Fort Worth Stockyards, Fort Worth, TX. Sandra Freeman is now being represented by the Afterimage Gallery in Dallas. Jessica Ray is now being represented by Weiler House Fine Arts and Antique Gallery in Fort Worth. Sherri Woodard Coffey has had work accepted in CraftTexas 2010 showing in Houston September 25, 2010 – January 9, 2011. Suzan Cook is showing in the Inaugural Juried Exhibition, Transparency, at CENTER SPACE GALLERY, the University of Texas Visual Arts Center, Aug 27-Sept 4, 2010. Alan Engisch has had three pieces selected by Ruth Anderson for the Works on Paper show at the MADI Museum of Geometric and MADI Art in Dallas for exhibition June 11 - September 26, 2010. |
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