The Charleston Artist Guild Artists 2011 Limited Edition Calendar. It is appropriately titled "Artistic Exposures" and is now on sale at the gallery for $15 each.
Featuring 13 men and women artists who bare a little of this - a little of that - as well as their art. This is the first of its type published from our local art community. Each artist staged their own scenes.
This is a fundraiser calendar and profits will be donated to a local charitable organization that will be announced at a later date. Purchase one today at the CAG gallery, 160 East Bay, Ste. 102 or call 843 722-2425 to order. For an additional $3. the calendar is available to be shipped in the US.
Don't let this opportunity slip buy - one time edition with artists signatures.
August 2010
AUG 30 DEADLINE Knology Design Contest - Knology is looking for a new logo for the 3rd annual Pajama Run! The 2010 run will take place on November 13th. All proceeds benefit the Hollings Cancer Center. Submit your artwork by the deadline of August 30, 2010. All media is accepted. The winner will receive a $500 prize and a $500 donation to a charitable organization of their choice. For full details, visit www.knology.com/pj5k
September 2010
SEPT 12 Autumn Jurying-In
September 12 will be the next jurying in process held at the CAG Gallery, 160 E. Bay Street. All entrants must PRE REGISTER to have work juried! Call Pam Schussel for more info at 843-216-7755
SEPT 14 - CAG MONTHLY MEETING
6:30 pm - CAG Monthly Meeting - Irene Dixon Auditorium at Roper Hospital - James Pratt will be the featured speaker - "Palette Knife Painting" . James Pratt was born in New Zealand and has been painting most of his life. He and his wife now reside in Charleston and also spend time in their home in southern France. His method of painting is "alla prima" with palette knives. His subjects are usually European scenes. James' paintings are filled with vibrant color and sharp edges. Visit his website at www.jamesprattfineart.com
SEPT 20 - Entry deadline for the First Federal People's Choice Exhibition
CALL FOR ENTRIES:
It's time to get your finest artwork ready for one of the preeminent group exhibitions in Charleston, First Federal's People's Choice Exhibition in association with The Center for Women. The Call for Entries has been mailed out. It is open only to Exhibiting Members of the Guild, in good standing. So be sure your membership dues have been paid. Associate Members will have a chance to be juried-in on Sept. 12th (contact Pam Schussel for info), and you must also attend at least one Guild meeting (one is scheduled for Sept. 14th) to be qualified. The entry deadline is Sept. 20th. Be sure to read and follow the entry form carefully, size limitations (24"X36" including frame) will be strictly enforced. There will be a $10 fee to provide sitters for the show. With thousands of dollars in awards, it will be worth the effort to enter.
PS: There is no theme this year, so enter any subject matter you wish.
For more info, call Russell Buskirk - Director of Exhibitions - 843-364-3580
SEPT 24-26, 2010 / Barbara Dunham Workshop
3-DAY WORKSHOP - Barbara will teach texture techniques using both representational and abstract designs. She will be covering artist mediums (gels, pastes, etc.) household materials, (caulk, glue, sand, string, an more), stencils, paper-layering, paper-encasing, and easy home-made stamps. To see Barbara's work, go to www.bjdunham.com The minimum number of students required to host the workshop is 6. For more information, please email Tina Mayland, CAG Workshop Chair, at Tina@TinaMaylandArt.com
CAG Members $270 / non members $305
October 2010
OCT 12, 2010 - CAG MONTHLY MEETING
Paul Kaplowitz will be the featured speaker - Irene Dixon Auditorium at Roper Hospital
OCT 27-29, 2010 - Judy Carducci Workshop
Judy will combine plein air landscape with one day of in-studio instruction on demystifying the drawing of eyes, ears, hands and feet. Pastel and oil artists are welcomed. The early-bird price is $310 for Charleston Artist Guild (CAG) members and $335 for non-CAG members if you pay by August 31. After that date, the price for CAG members is $345 and for non-CAG members is $370. To see Judy's work, go to www.judithcarducci.com . If you are interested, please email Tina Mayland at Tina@TinaMaylandArt.com.
November 2010
NOV 9, 2010 - CAG MONTHLY MEETING
December 2010
DEC 12, 2010 - CAG HOLIDAY PARTY
March 2011
March 23-26, 2011 - Doug Dawson Workshop
Pastel artist Doug Dawson will combine 3 days of plein air landscape with one day of in-studio instruction on "the figure in landscape" and on nocturnal painting, for which he is well known. Pastel and oil artists are welcomed. The early-bird price for CAG members is $495 if you pay by Dec 1. After then, the price is $525. The workshop is also open to non-CAG members at a price of $550 by Dec 1 and $580 thereafter. To see Doug's work, go to www.dougdawsonartist.com If you are interested, please email Tina Mayland at Tina@TinaMaylandArt.com. Doug's class was sold out last year and had a waiting list.
April 2011
APR 18-22, 2011 - Susan Sarback Workshop
Nationally-recognized "Color and Light" specialist Susan Sarback returns to teach her award-winning unique style. Pastel and oil artists are welcomed. The early-bird price for CAG members is $650 if you pay by Nov 1. After then, the price is $675. Registration closes Feb 13. The workshop is also open to non-CAG members at a price of $700 by Nov 1 and $725 thereafter. To see Susan's work, go to go to www.lightandcolor.com . If you are interested, please email Tina Mayland at Tina@TinaMaylandArt.com. Many have already registered, so don't hesitate if you're interested. There was a long waiting list last year.
