Crystal Hermitage Gardens Garden News

 Our 2015 Springtime at Ananda event weekends will be 

April 4 & 5; 11 & 12; and 18 & 19th From 10am – 5pm 

Weekday garden visitors are also welcome Monday, April 6 – Friday, April 24 From 10am – 5pm. 

(If bringing a group, please plan a weekday visit.) 

Admission is $5 per person (ages 12 and under free), or $10 for a season pass. 

For garden updates, visit Crystal Hermitage’s website: www.crystalhermitage.org.

Links...

Links for Calls to Artists Nationwide

www.ArtShow.com

www.ArtCalendar.com

www.ArtScuttlebutt.com

http://www.arts.wa.gov/grants/arts-participation-initiative.shtml

~~~~Paint Out~~~~

MARCH 28, 2015, TIME 10 AM to 2 PM with critique afterwards -- PAINT OUT.

If you love to paint plein air, join Lorna Sheveland at Negro Bar State Park in Folsom THIS Saturday, March 28th at 10:00 am.

The area has picnic tables, wonderful water views, towering cliffs, water birds, nice toilets and lots of parking (meet at the parking lot by the boat launch area). There will be fresh muffins waiting for you. We’ll paint till 2pm or so including a friendly and helpful critique. Clear weather predicted!

Let’s pack up our gear and paint! If you’d like to come, please call or email organizer:

Lorna Sheveland at 916-747-6612 or email at lsheve@comcast.net to get more directions and get on the muffin list!

Items for sale...

Hi Fellow Artists,

Framing Supplies for sale:

Glass Cutter

Picture Frames

Mats

glass

Misc framing tools

Contact:  Barbara Hammond  mailto:brrgrama@gmail.com

2015 Autumn Art Studios

When Sunday March 15, 2015 at 10:00 AM PDT -to- Monday April 6, 2015 at 5:00 PM PDT Add to Calendar    Where This is an online event.                     www.PlacerArts.org

Dear Jana, The 2015 AAST CALL TO ARTISTS is now open with a simple form application, payment options and workshop to create or update your Artists Directory profile!    ALL VISUAL ARTISTS WITHIN ALL AREAS OF PLACER COUNTY ARE WELCOME TO APPLY! This year is the 22nd annual open studios tour which offers Placer County artists an exceptional forum in which to educate the public, as well as to display and sell work to art collectors, curators and patrons. AAST cultivates a greater public awareness of the artistic talent that exists in Placer County and offers the public the opportunity to observe artists working in their own environments. Held annually during the 2nd weekend in November, The Autumn Art Studios Tour is a self-guided driving tour of Placer County artists showing and demonstrating their art. Traditionally AAST has stretched from Roseville to Auburn to Dutch Flat and everywhere in between on the Western Slope of Placer County, however all artist and studios within Placer County are welcome to participate!    CLICK ON THE PLEASE READ BUTTON BELOW TO START    1st PLEASE READ detailed information HERE  Registration ~ direct link to form I can't  participate this year Detailed information about the Tour, important dates and the application process is linked to the registration and may also be found at PlacerArts.org/AAST Feel free to contact the PlacerArts office with any questions.    Thank you so much for making the 2015 Autumn Art Studios Tour the best year yet!    Sincerely,  Lisa Marasso  AAST Coordinator AAST@PlacerArts.org

Jerry's Artarama 3rd Annual Portrait Contest

$4,000 In Prizes!

• GRAND PRIZE: $2,000 shopping spree on jerrysartarama.com (eGift Card)
• 2ND PLACE PRIZE: $850 eGift Card
• 3RD PLACE PRIZE: $400 eGift Card
• 30 HONORABLE MENTIONS: $25 eGift Card - Thirty $25 eGift Cards

We would like to thank all those that entered our 2nd Annual Self Portrait contest from 2014 and the winners can be seen online. Our annual Self Portrait contest will begin with the start of an exciting new year and the launch our annual catalog. We look forward to all your entries, support and participation. 
To see last year's winners: www.jerrysartarama.com keyword search: self portrait contest

Placer Arts Autumn Art Studios Tour

CALL TO ARTISTS

22nd Annual Autumn Art Studios Tour 

Friday, Saturday & Sunday 

November 13, 14 & 15, 2015

10 am to 5 pm 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 6, 2015 @ 5PM 
 

artists:  

Click here for the Artist Application

sponsors: 

Click her for the Sponsorship Form

Excerpts from the California Art Club March 2015 Newsletter

EXHIBITS, CALLS FOR ENTRIES, & MOREIf you would like more information about any of the events or exhibitions listed below, please contact the sponsoring organization directly.
   
EXHIBITS:

Painting the Light: California Landscapes of Richard Schloss, Ventura
Through March 22, 2015
Click here for more information

Water-Line: Inspiration for Change/3rd Annual All Women Artist Exhibition, Los Angeles
Opening Reception: Saturday May 23
Click here for more information.

Special Exhibit Honoring our FireFighters by Robin Purcell, Pleasanton
Through April 6
Click here for more information

Johnathan Ahn One Man Show, Santa Barbara
Opening: May 16; 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Click here for more information

CALLS FOR ENTRIES:

Santa Cruz Art League 85th Annual Landscape Exhibit, Santa Cruz
Deadline: April 5, 11:59 p.m.
Exhibit Dates : June 5 - July 5, 2015
For more information, and to apply, click here

Botanica: All Things Plant Life, Walnut Creek
Deadline: May 8, 2015
Exhibit Dates : July 12 - September 6, 2015
For more information, and to apply, click here

MORE:

Pastel Workshop with Terri Ford, Morro Bay
Dates : November 6 - 8, 2015
More info: click here.

Workshop in Monet's Garden, Giverny, France
Dates: June 4 - 11, 2015
More info: click here.  

For other CAC member workshops, or to post your workshops on the CAC website, click here!

Thaleia workshops

Thaleia has several great 1 to 4 day workshops set for Hope Valley this summer.

THALEIA GEORGIADES   2-Day Spring        ALL MEDIA         May 2 & 3            $150

THALEIA GEORGIADES   2-Day Beginner ALL MEDIA         June 4 & 5           $150

DALE LAITINEN                  4-Day Summer  WATER MEDIA July 10-13            $425

JEAN LeGASSICK              3-Day Summer  OIL                        August 7-9          $495

CLARK MITCHELL              4-Day Fall Color PASTEL & OIL    October 1-4        $525

THALEIA Georgiades       3-Day Fall Color ALL MEDIA         October 10-12   $375

Thaleia is also offering SEMI-PRIVATE LESSONS at her studio every MONDAY in JUNE.

Must pre-register! $75/day. You can come for any one or all of the 5 Mondays in June.

Come to work one-on-one with Thaleia to expand your knowledge & experience.

I’ll help you with whatever you want to work on.

Ages 13 and up. Pastel, Acrylic, Oil, Watercolor, or drawing.

Call for Entries! Deadline is Monday, April 13th! The Spirit of Adventure APPLY TODAY Charles Muench, Kearsarge Pass Oil on linen    32" x 48" To be exhibited at the 104th Annual Gold Medal Juried Exhibition  Altadena Town & Country Club  2290 Country Club Drive, Altadena, CA 91001 EXHIBITION TITLE The Spirit of Adventure EXHIBITION DATES May 29 - September 22, 2015 LOCATION Altadena Town & Country Club 2290 Country Club Drive Altadena, CA 91001 QUALIFICATIONS Associate Artist, Out-of-State Artist, Artist, and Student Artist Members of the California Art Club. SUBJECT MATTER We are looking for paintings that explore the adventure, ease, and liveliness that travel exposes. Scenes from the great outdoors, figures in landscape, monumental canyons and mountains, urban city life or picturesque landscapes that capture the essence of adventure. DEADLINE Monday, April 13, 2015 MEDIUM Paintings in oil, watercolor, pastel or acrylic COMMISSION 60% Artist; 20% Altadena Town & Country Club; 20% CAC HOW TO APPLY Please submit artwork for The Spirit of Adventure to Online Juried Shows. You may submit up to 5 paintings. Click here to apply! ENTRY FEE Please pay by credit card through Online Juried Shows. The first image you submit is $35, and each additional image is $10. NOTIFICATIONS Notifications will be sent to artists via email on or aboutApril 27. ARTWORK DROP-OFF Wednesday, May 27, 2015; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Altadena Town & Country Club SHIPPING INFO Out-of-town shipments MUST arrive by Friday, May 22, 2015. Artists will be responsible for the cost of crating, handling, and shipping artwork to and from the exhibition. Please DO NOT ship paintings to the Altadena Town & Country Club. Further shipping information will be provided upon acceptance. ARTISTS' RECEPTION Sunday, May 31, 2015; 3 - 5 p.m. at Altadena Town & Country Club ARTWORK PICK-UP Wednesday, September 23, 2015; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Altadena Town & Country Club DETAILS For questions or further information, contact California Art Club Exhibition Coordinator, Madeleine Aguilar at 626/583-9009 or madeleine@californiaartclub.org.

CALL NOW TO REGISTER: 888-345-0067 www.dakotaartcenter.com Dakota Art Center PO Box 2258 Mount Vernon, WA 98273

Contest...visit dickblick.com/blickinbloom/...to learn more!

Sale!

Open 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM - all locations! At Least 25% OFF Everything in the store! PLUS... take an additional  10% OFF  Everyday Discounted Items! Including  Custom Framing and Gifts TRUCKLOAD  CANVAS SALE   All Art Alternatives Canvas will be 50 - 70% OFF! ONE DAY ONLY! Saturday, March 14th 2015 Copyright © 2015. All Rights Reserved. University Arts' One Day Super Sale - 1 day ONLY - March 14th 2015 Sale prices may not be combined with any other offers.  Limited to stock on hand. No phone or online sales.  Discount applies to Custom Frame orders placed that day.

Workshop Opportunity

ACRYLIC PAINTING WORKSHOP 

Saturday, March 21, 2015 9 AM - 4 PM 

David Mooney Grass Valley Studio

Cost: $75 (one-day workshop) 

Lunch included 

Workshop Description: Landscape Painting 

David will do a demo of his painting technique & attendees will do the same painting. 

Call David for supplies list, directions and to make a reservation (530) 477-5545.

Nevada County Arts Newsletter

newsletter  march  2015     In This Issue Summer Fest Arts Festival: Last Call Focus on a Member: Ron Kenedi Marketing Your Event with Jesse Locks Call to Artists: First Friday Art Walk Stay Connected           Upcoming Events       Sierra Stages presents "Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike"   Nevada City Chinese New Year Festival and Parade  InConcert Sierra presents Amit Peled, Cello "Young at Art" at the Rood Center  Instant Improv Workshop with Sandra Rockman  ArtSCool with Kids & Teens "Printmaking Lab" A Matter of Taste Annual Auction Event for NC School of the Arts  NEO EmPower Youth  Fashion Show Convocation of Poets with Maxima Kahn   Find out about all upcoming arts and culture events in Nevada County      Quick Links About NCArts Become a Member Americans for the Arts  ART/OnSite  California Arts Council California Arts Advocates Go Nevada County  Sierra Nevada Geotourism Mapguide Our Partners  Dear Sherri,     Greetings! With the early arrival of warm weather, we are seeing nature's artful creativity burst forth in quick fashion. Artful creativity of the human kind is also in full blossom, as theater groups begin to open their seasons, children display their talents at the "Young at Art" Exhibition at the Rood County Government Center, and professional artists are busily painting and preparing for exhibitions and summer art festivals. (As an example, note the articles on First Friday Art Walks and the Summer Fest Arts Festival!)  The air is filled not only with birdsong, but the sounds of arts organizations such as InConcertSierra and Music In the Mountains, and the Center for the Arts hard at work producing their beautiful offerings to the local community. In the midst of all this, NCArts is also energetically at work on a number of projects. Our collaboration with Music In the Mountains to produce a fine arts festival in conjunction with Summer Fest is at a critical juncture. We need to generate enough artist booth submissions before the end of March to move forward with this project. See the article below for more information and link to register for the Summer Fest Arts Festival. We are also busily working independently or teaming with other organizations to submit five different grant proposals, 4 of which range in size from $2,500 to $70,000, and the fifth possibly worth millions of dollars. Another support for artists is our Gallery Exhibition Program. Ron Kenedi is our next featured artist displaying at the NCArts Micro-Gallery. Check out the article below for more information about his Exhibition (March 10 through April 30) and the Artists Reception on April 9. Working on behalf of the arts in Nevada County is what NCArts is all about. Your membership and participation in NCArts truly lifts the quality of life in our community. Every dollar in membership is matched several times over by grants and additional funding for the arts in Nevada County.  Individual memberships begin at $35 a year. Please leverage your enjoyment and support of the arts by renewing or starting your membership in Nevada County Arts! We hope to see you as a member in 2015! Brian Buckley Executive Director Nevada County Arts Attention Artists! Last Chance for  Summer Fest Arts Festival  A Celebration of Arts, Culture, and Community at the Beautiful Nevada County Fairgrounds!    In June, an anticipated 3,000-5,000 visitors will flock to our beautiful town nestled in the foothills to attend Summer Fest--a new collaboration between Nevada County Arts and Music in the Mountains--to see headliner entertainers, classical orchestra and popular music concerts, incredible art displays and educational workshops. The evenings will be filled with concerts and the opportunity to visit multiple artist booths.  Daytime programming will be family-friendly, including entertainment, demonstration booths, educational activities for children and adults of all ages, and a few extra surprises as well.  This is a fantastic opportunity for artists to be part of a major, multidisciplinary arts, cultural, and community event and have your art be viewed (and purchased!) by the thousands of local and out-of-town festival attendees!  Click on the link below to view the affordable booth options we are offering, and to reserve your place!  The application deadline for booth space in this 3-day cultural celebration is Wednesday March 11th!  Don't miss out on what is anticipated to be the largest Fine Arts and Culture Festival in the region! Reserve Your Festival Booth Here! View Booth Options & more information here     Focus on a Member: Ron Kenedi "I want the artwork to be a catalyst for the viewer's own interpretation and provide meaning beyond the work itself."     Born and raised in New York, and studying Fine Arts at Stony Brook University in the seminal 1960's, Ron Kenedi's art is a personal, vibrant reflection of the many eclectic places and times he's lived in. Working in pencil, charcoal, pen/brush and ink, pastels, watercolors, acrylics and oil paint, Ron's work evokes tones of the classic masters he was influenced by, including Vermeer, Matisse, and Picasso. At the same time, his bold lines, adventurous colors and dramatic shading undeniably reflect the essence of Jazz, R&B, and other pioneering voices from his formative years. Ron has had gallery showings in New York, Spain, Northern California, Los Angeles, and the former Auschwitz concentration camp, and for the last 30 years has also had an active role in the corporate world. He ran the US operations of three global corporations and traveled the world promoting the use of solar electric power. But he has never stopped producing art. "Art has provided the counter-weight to my corporate activities and enabled me to lead a balanced life." "Sonny Boy Williamson" Nevada County Arts is pleased to be exhibiting thework of the artist in their Gallery Exhibition Program for March and April. "Blues" Series by Ron Kenedi March 10-April 30 Nevada County Arts Gallery GV Chamber of Commerce 128 Main St., Grass Valley Opening Reception Thursday April 9th (details to follow in next month's newsletter) To view the artist's online gallery and learn more about him, visit his website at RonKenediArt.com.   NCArts Salon Series Marketing Your Event  with Jesse Locks  Wednesday March 11th 7:00-9:00 PM Superintendent of Schools Building  112 Nevada City Hwy Join media communications specialist Jesse Locks in this fun and dynamic workshop to learn tips, tools, and first-hand secrets on how to successfully promote yourself and your creative endeavors, business, event, or organization.    Click here to register!  Call to Artists:  First Friday Art Walk First Friday Art Walk in Nevada City is now accepting submissions for this season of Art Walks! The season runs from May-October, and each month will have a featured theme that correlates to its month.  May: Cycles June: Water July: Declaration August: Circus September: Gathering October: History & Heritage Spaces are assigned upon receipt of Acceptance Form. Open to artists, poets and musicians! Click here for the submission form! --------------------------------------- The mission of Nevada County Arts is to promote and sustain the visual, literary and performing arts of Nevada County in order to advance the cultural, social and economic life of our community. If you have ideas about how we might better serve you - the artists and arts organizations of Nevada County - we would love to hear from you! Please email us at info@nevadacountyarts.org.   Please forward this newsletter to anyone who shares your interest in the arts; and if you are not already a member of NC Arts we hope you will become one. Working together we can continue to increase the vibrant energy of the arts in our community!