We bring news of the new Arizona Consortium for the Arts.  Please visit their website at www.Artizona.org.  There you can submit your entry from the front cover and logo design for the “The Blue Guitar Magazine”. Hurry, the deadline is Oct. 31st.  Here is an excerpt from their newsletter.

A Call To Arizona Artists — We are asking artists to submit their artwork for the first cover issue, which will also become the logo for “The Blue Guitar” magazine. It is free to enter the contest. www.artizona.org Click on “submissions” to get detailed information on how to enter the contest. The deadline for submissions is October 31, 2008.
A call to Arizona writers will be announced in December.

For more info, email info@artizona.com.

Gilbert Visual Art League Currently Receiving Entries for Its 6th Annual, Juried Fine Art Show

The deadline for entry into the GVAL 6th Annual Fine Art show is approaching on September 27, 2008. The league has already received many entries and a lot of community interest but does have room for additional art works. The show is judged and juried, includes all mediums and subject matter. Artists interested in submitting work can download the official call for entry from the Gilbert Visual Art League website.

The Fine Art show also includes student (ages 14 to 18) and non-juried, youth (under age 14) divisions. Instructions for youth and student entries can be found on the art show page of the GVAL website.

All submissions must be postmarked no later than September 27.

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ARTISTIC MYSTIC GALLERY
Invites you to an Artist Reception
September 20, 2008 6-9 p.m.
2050 N. Alma School Rd. #35 (at Warner Rd.)
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Celebrating the Art of:

Marnie Brookins – Glass
Gisela Duarte – Watercolors/Acrylics
Fr. Jorge Eagar – Mixed Media
Edward Kinnally – Fractal/Digital Art
Denise Landis – Acrylics/Jewelry
Kathy Moss – Ceramic Sculptures
Van Nguyen – Watercolor on Silk/Oils
Denise Pinkerton – Iron Art
Craig Roberts – Ceramic Miniatures
Linda Smith – Glass
Deborah Silvis – Fine Art Photography
Joseph Wolves Kill – Oils

Website: artisticmysticgallery.com
(480) 917-4566

September 7, 2008

As we pause this week to remember the events of Sept. 11, 2001, and those who lost their lives, we want to take this time to tell you all how grateful we are for your support of Art on Boston Gallery. Even in this time of economic uncertainty, we appreciate your wanting to spend your hard-earned dollars in a locally-owned business. We hope, regardless of the stress and anxiety you may have in your life, that we can offer a brief respite for you when you just drop in to browse our beautiful artwork, or as you relax and take a class here.

AFFORDABLE STUDIO & ARTIST COOPERATIVE SPACE AVAILABLE ~ NEW SHOW ~ NEW! Web exposure ~ ARTIST OPPORTUNITIES ~ SPIRIT OF THE SEASON ~ NEW! SALONS ~ GREAT CLASSES!! ~ CREATIVITY AND SPIRITUALITY ~ BUSINESS OF ART SERIES

AFFORDABLE STUDIO & ARTIST COOPERATIVE SPACE AVAILABLE
Summer’s over, and the prime art buying season is upon us! If you’re looking for a special place in which to create and sell your art that is air-conditioned, brightly lit, clean, and affordable, now is the time! Art on Boston has one 10’ x 6’ artist studio space available for rent immediately, and another 10X6 available Oct. 1. A 10X10 space could also be accommodated. All utilities are included in the monthly rent, with access to a kitchen, restrooms and utility sinks and guaranteed gallery exhibits, receptions and promotion. A limited number of Artists Cooperative spaces are also available, ranging in price from $85 to $120. So, and pack up your supplies and get off the kitchen table or out of the garage, and join our community of creative energy as we go into season! Call or email us now at 480-917-1112, or info@ArtOnBoston.com.

NEW SHOW ~ Please join us on Sat. Sept. 13 from 7 to 9 p.m. to meet the artists in our new show, “Life,” with Vikki Reed’s spectacular watercolors, George Lenz’ amazing digital photographs, Cindy Conners beautiful fine silver jewelry and Kevin Caron’s fabulous metal sculptures. The show continues through Oct. 26.

NEW! Web exposure ~ For artists who do not yet have a web presence, but who do not want the expense of securing a domain name, creating or hiring someone to create a website, Wendy Fallon of Art on Boston is offering portfolio pages for only $75 a year. The price will include up to 3 photos, your contact information, and will appear on the Art on Boston website. There will be nominal charges for changes made through the year. Contact Wendy at 480-917-1112 or Wendy@ArtOnBoston.com to set up a time to discuss.

ARTIST OPPORTUNITIES

We also wanted you artists know about a few upcoming opportunities for additional exposure for you and your art. Two are non-profit organizations requesting art for silent auctions, and the third is a similar request, only the artist will actually receive some money for items sold.

Barb Natoli, a mixed media artist who used to own Quintessence Gallery in downtown Chandler, is helping to secure art donations for NAMI, National Alliance on Mental Illness. They are holding a Mystery Writers luncheon Oct. 25, and she is looking for any donations of art for that event. You may drop items off at Art on Boston Gallery and she will pick them up here, probably by Oct. 22 or 23.

The CHW Foundation is presenting their fifth annual “Laughter is the Best Medicine” gala for Chandler Regional Medical Center, and are also looking for donations of art and other items for their Nov. 1 event, with pickup no later than Oct. 15. Again, you may drop items off at Art on Boston Gallery for pickup.

And finally, the Chandler Center for the Arts and the Chandler Cultural Foundation are having a fundraiser with an online and silent auction for an Oct. 2 event with comedian Terry Fator. Each artist will set a value for their donated piece/s, and CCA will set a “reserve” – the amount where the bidding should start ­– and the artist will receive 75% of the first bid. If your item is valued at $300, and there’s a $100 “reserve” price, you will get at least $75 for the first bid. CCA and the Foundation will keep the additional over the reserve. Drop off any art, fine craft jewelry, etc., that you think would be successful for this event, which is already sold out at the CCA. Would need to have the items here at Art on Boston by Oct. 1.

Depending on the items that are donated, there’s a chance we could come up with an Art on Boston basket, so even small items like notecards, prints, etc., would be greatly appreciated.

In addition, Art on Boston will be decorating a wreath for the ICAN Festival of Trees, which will be in a silent auction at the San Marcos Resort on Fri., Dec. 5, with about 250 key Chandler movers and shakers, including the mayor, police and fire chiefs, and many more influential residents and business people. Our theme is “Arte del Sol” (Art of the Sun), so any small “sun” related items in yellow and purple will be considered. This is a donation, but if you want to make additional ornaments for sale from the Art on Boston holiday tree, we’d love to see them.

SPIRIT OF THE SEASON ~ Small Gifts of Art

We’re finalizing our prospectus for the Small Gifts of Art show, and will be looking for 12”X12” wall art and other small original pieces of art for under $100. Delivery for jurying will be late October, and the show runs November and December. Sorry, no jewelry from outside Art on Boston this year; we will only be selling the fine craft jewelry of our In-Studio and Artists Cooperative members.

NEW! SALONS ~ FOR ART PATRONS, ART COLLECTORS AND ANYONE WANTING TO LEARN MORE ABOUT ART ~ Invite your clients; tell your friends and neighbors!

Sept. 18 Art Appraiser: Allison Gee, M.A., fine art appraiser
Oct. 16 Laurie Fagen & Friends Jazz Concert with Foster Oden
Nov. 21: Investing in Art
Dec.18: Artist demonstration, discussion
Jan. 15, 2009: Theatrical monologue/one person show
Feb. 19: Wearable Art Fashion Show with designs by Chris Kane, Debbie Jennings, Kathy Canuel, Jill Irvin, Anita Bonesteel, Laurie Fagen
Mar. 19: Decorating with Art: Designer Katherine Thornhill, ASID
April 16: Poetry readings
May 21: Artist demonstration, discussion.
Limited seating. $5 per person, $8 per couple in advance; $6 per person, $10 at the door. Pre-pay all 9 sessions: $40 per person or $65 per couple.

Third Thursday of month, 6:30 to 8 p.m. with wine, hors’dourves from 6:30 to 7; program at 7.

GREAT CLASSES!!
NEW FIBER SERIES
NEW! MONTHLY Art Quilt Surface Design with Laurie Fagen
Sept. 11: Designing the art quilt
Oct. 9: Make your own fabric: spray paint, stamping on fabric
Nov. 13: Free motion quilting techniques*
Jan. 8: Needle lace surface design *
Feb. 12: Surface design techniques: Angelina fibers, foiling on fabric;
March 12: Surface design techniques: Tyvek; Shiva Oil Paintstiks.
* sewing machine in good working condition needed
$180 for 6 mos. prepaid or $40 per class with $10 materials fee or supply list.
Second Thursdays starting Sept. 11, 9:30 a.m. to noon

DIVAS: Surface Design Techniques on 4th Fridays, $25 each
Sept. 26: Angelina Fibers; Oct. 24: Foiling on fabric; Nov. 21: Polymer clay embellishments; Jan. 23: Design Master paint on fabric; Feb. 27: Tyvek; March 27: Shiva oil stiks

NEW! Daytime Divas: 3 to 4:30 p.m. Night time Divas: 6:30 – 8 p.m.

NEW! Open studios for Watercolor, Oil Painting, Metal & Polymer Clay. If you have had a class in these mediums, but lack the confidence to work by yourself, use our facilities in an open studio environment with your own project & materials. This is not instruction, but experts & peers are available to assist when needed. Purchase a block of time & work at your own pace. Reservations required. Rates start at $3 hour, with package discounts available; nominal materials fees apply for Clay for tools and other items. ART/POLYMER CLAY: First Saturday of month, 3-6 pm; ART CLAY: Third Friday 3-6 pm; OIL PAINTING: Tuesdays from 1 to 4 pm; WATERCOLOR: Wednesdays from 1 to 4 pm. See Calendar for more details.

Millefiori Polymer Clay Bracelet, by Jill Irvin. Learn the basics of the Millefiori technique and make canes of polymer clay to create an intricately designed set of beads for your own bracelet. $40 plus $15 materials fee. 2-4p.m., Sun., Sept 14

NEW! Water-Based Oils with Wendy Fallon. Learn basic color theory and mixing, as well as composition, by painting an abstract on a wrapped canvas using water based oils that clean up with soap and water. 2-5 p.m., Sun., Sept. 14

NEW! Fine Silver Fusing with Kathy Canuel
For wire jewelry artists to take their wire work to the next level. Using a handheld butane torch, learn to fuse fine silver wire rings, make balled headpins, and incorporate these pieces into simple or complex jewelry design. $35 plus materials list provided. 2-5 p.m., Sat., Sept. 20.

NEW! Faux Stone Marbling with Mary Poindexter. Learn a new technique to marbled focal beads that look like semiprecious stones for jewelry. Wire wrapping and other embellishments and they become one-of-a-kind pendants. $35 plus $15 materials. 2-4 p.m. Sun., Sept. 21

NEW! Holiday Art Cards with Wendy Fallon. Use watercolor, color pencil and metallic pens to create art note cards for the holidays or special events. $50 includes all materials. 2-5 p.m., Sun., Sept. 28

CREATIVITY AND SPIRITUALITY ~ The two can be intertwined, and one often feeds off the other. Are you interested in a single class or possibly a series of sessions on Creativity and Spirituality? What would you like to see included in this? We have a teacher who is interested in presenting this, so we’re gauging interest.

BUSINESS OF ART SERIES

Thanks to all of you who took part in all or part of the series. It was a very popular one, and obviously there’s a need for this type of class for artists. We are planning to repeat it after the first of the year, and will be adding other sessions on “Getting Started;” “All About Prints & Giclees,” and more.

Free ‘Personal Publicity Planning Workshop’ Sept. 27
Communications expert Marion E. Gold will lead a free interactive workshop on “Personal Publicity Planning,” presented by Arizona Press Women, which is open to the public. The event is from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, will begin with coffee and networking, followed by Gold’s presentation. The workshop will be presented at 7181 E. Camelback Road, Scottsdale (east Building 1 at Scottsdale Waterfront, parking in Nordstrom’s garage or Scottsdale Waterfront merchant’s underground parking or on-street). For reservations and more information, call 480-991-6422.
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED, so instructors will have enough materials, or in case of scheduling changes! Call 480-917-1112 to register over the phone. Art on Boston is located at 11 W. Boston St., Suite 1, next to Kokopelli Winery. Visit www.ArtOnBoston.com for calendar.

Thanks for supporting the arts and for supporting Art on Boston!

Laurie & Wendy

Monday: by appt. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 12-6 pm
Friday: 11 am to 8 pm Saturday: 11 am to 8 pm Sunday: 1-5 pm

Art on Boston Gallery, which also offers artist studios, an artists cooperative and art classes, is located at 11 W. Boston St., Suite 1. Call 480-917-1112 to reserve a space or for more information, or visit www.ArtOnBoston.com.Art on Boston
480-917-1112
info@artonboston.com
www.artonboston.com
11 W. Boston St., Suite 1
Chandler, AZ 85225

MACFest wants YOU and your “made BY ME” work
Get Ready, Set, Go….It’s time to register
Where: At the Mesa Art Center Box Office located at the north end of the Theaters building (off Main street) inside the lobby. The Mesa Arts Center is located at the corner of Center and Main Streets, in downtown Mesa.
When: REGISTRATION OPENS TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 9, 2008

Hours: Monday through Friday: 10am - 5pm
Saturday: 10am - 5pm
Sunday: 12pm - 4pm

For those who are unable to visit the Box Office, you may call in, and fax your City of Mesa Sales Tax license. After initial registration you will be able to buy an exhibition site online.
Phone - (480) 644-6506
Fax - (480) 644-6505.

This event takes place in downtown Mesa on Main Street (from Sirrine to Morris) every Saturday between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. beginning October 4 through May 30, 2009.

• A “TIPS AND GUIDELINES HAND-OUT” WILL BE DISTRIBUTED WHEN YOU REGISTER
• You can Exhibit and Sell your own original works of quality Art and Craft. (The original artist must be present.)
• 10’ x 10’ site will be made available on a First come First serve basis. (No electricity. Exhibitors will need to provide all site setup equipment.)
• The cost is $15 per artist per day.
• You will need to provide proof of your Mesa City Sales Tax number the first time you sign up at the Mesa Arts Center Box Office.
• For tax information see: http://www.cityofmesa.org/salestax/pdf/MACFest.pdf

If you have questions, please contact Courtney Tjaden at 480-644-6627, or Courtney.Tjaden@cityofmesa.org.

August 29, 2008

New show with reception Sept. 13 ~ Studio & Artist Cooperative space ~ Salons ~ Open Studios ~ New classes ~ Business of Art almost full

New show ~ Please join us on Sat. Sept. 13 from 7 to 9 p.m. to meet the artists in our new show, “Life,” with Vikki Reed’s spectacular watercolors, George Lenz’ amazing digital photographs, Cindy Conners beautiful fine silver jewelry and Kevin Caron’s metal sculptures. The show contunes through Oct. 26.

“LIFE”
August 27 through October 26, 2008
Receptions: 7-9 pm, Saturday, Sept. 13, Oct. 11

In the Main Gallery:
Vikki Reed, watercolor
George Lenz, digital photography
Cindy Conners, fine silver jewelry
Kevin Caron, metal sculptor

In-Studio Artists:
Sandra Neumann Wilderman, watercolor
Deborah White, oil
Ginger Stephens, Revolution Media
Jacque Tobias, mixed media
Kaye Jolie, oil portraiture
Laurie Fagen, fiber, fine silver jewelry
Wendy Fallon, mixed water media

Artists Cooperative:
Anita Bonesteel, oil; Gail Boyd, oil, acrylics, watercolor; Kathy Canuel, jewelry; Jill Irvin, polymer jewelry; Debbie Jennings, jewelry; Chris Kane, silk wearable art; Dale Kesel, photographer; Marcia McGovern, air dry clay florals;
Alice Van Overstraeten, watercolor; Will Smith, wood

Art on Boston
Contemporary art gallery ~ Artist studio spaces ~ Art classes
11 West Boston Street, Suite 1
Chandler, AZ 85225-7877
Gallery: 480-917-1112
www.ArtOnBoston.com

Hours:
Monday: By appt.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 12-6 pm
Friday, Saturday: 11 am to 8 pm
Sunday: 1-5 pm

Affordable studio & Artist Cooperative space available
Artists ~ Summer’s over, and the prime art buying season is upon us! If you’re looking for a special place in which to create and sell your art that is air-conditioned, brightly lit, clean, and affordable, now is the time! Art on Boston has one 10’ x 6’ artist studio space available for rent. All utilities are included in the monthly rent, with access to a kitchen, restrooms and utility sinks and guaranteed gallery exhibits, receptions and promotion. Artists Cooperative spaces are also available, ranging in price from $85 to $120. So, and pack up your supplies and get off the kitchen table or out of the garage, and join our community of creative energy as we go into season! Call or email us now at 480-917-1112, or info@ArtOnBoston.com.

NEW! Salons ~ For art patrons, art collectors and anyone wanting to learn more about art
Sept. 18 Art Appraiser: Allison Gee, M.A., fine art appraiser
Oct. 16 Laurie Fagen & Friends Jazz Concert with Foster Oden
Nov. 21: Investing in Art
Dec.18: Artist demonstration, discussion
Jan. 15, 2009: Theatrical monologue/one person show
Feb. 19: Wearable Art Fashion Show with designs by Chris Kane, Debbie Jennings, Kathy Canuel, Jill Irvin, Anita Bonesteel, Laurie Fagen
Mar. 19: Decorating with Art: Designer Katherine Thornhill, ASID
April 16: Poetry readings
May 21: Artist demonstration, discussion.
Limited seating. $5 per person, $8 per couple in advance; $6 per person, $10 at the door. Pre-pay all 9 sessions: $40 per person or $65 per couple.
Third Thursday of month, 6:30 to 8 p.m. with wine, hors’dourves from 6:30 to 7; program at 7.

NEW! Open studios for Watercolor, Oil Painting, Metal & Polymer Clay. If you have had a class in these mediums, but lack the confidence to work by yourself, use our facilities in an open studio environment with your own project & materials. This is not instruction, but experts & peers are available to assist when needed. Purchase a block of time & work at your own pace. Reservations required. Rates start at $3 hour, with package discounts available; nominal materials fees apply for Clay for tools and other items. See Calendar for more details.

NEW! MONTHLY Art Quilt Surface Design with Laurie Fagen
Sept. 11: Designing the art quilt
Oct. 9: Make your own fabric: spray paint, stamping on fabric
Nov. 13: Free motion quilting techniques*
Jan. 8: Needle lace surface design *
Feb. 12: Surface design techniques: Angelina fibers, foiling on fabric;
March 12: Surface design techniques: Tyvek; Shiva Oil Paintstiks.
* sewing machine in good working condition needed
$180 for 6 mos. prepaid or $40 per class with $10 materials fee or supply list.
Second Thursdays starting Sept. 11, 9:30 a.m. to noon

NEW! Watercolor Fun with Sandra Wilderman
Create your own watercolor painting while learning a variety of techniques, including mixing colors; creating washes and texture; using resist to save the white of the paper; glazing and much more. $120 for all four sessions. Supply list provided. Paper available for $2 to $6.
11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturdays Sept. 6, 13, 20 and 27.

Pastel Class by Alice Van Overstraeten. Learn techniques & surfaces for pastels, and create a landscape or floral. $35 includes all materials. 2-4 p.m., Sat., Sept. 13

NEW! Water-Based Oils with Wendy Fallon. Learn basic color theory and mixing, as well as composition, by painting an abstract on a wrapped canvas using water based oils that clean up with soap and water. 2-5 p.m., Sun., Sept. 14

DIVAS: Surface Design Techniques on 4th Fridays, $25 each; Sept. 26: Angelina Fibers; Oct. 24: Foiling on fabric; Nov. 21: Polymer clay embellishments; Jan. 23: Design Master paint on fabric; Feb. 27: Tyvek; March 27: Shiva oil stiks NEW! Daytime Divas: 3 to 4:30 p.m. Night time Divas: 6:30 – 8 p.m.

Millefiori Polymer Clay Bracelet, by Jill Irvin. Learn the basics of the Millefiori technique and make canes of polymer clay to create an intricately designed set of beads for your own bracelet. $40 plus $15 materials fee. 2-4p.m., Sun., Sept 14

Oil Painting Classes by Kaye Jolie. Drop-ins welcome to learn traditional oil painting at your own pace, for beginning to intermediate students. $40/class or save by prepaying $180 for six weeks. 1-4 pm, Thursdays – NEW EVENING SESSIONS STARTING IN SEPTEMBER!

Coming:
NEW! Holiday Art Cards with Wendy Fallon
Shibori for Quilters and Painting on Silk with Chris Kane
NEW! Fine Silver Fusing with Kathy Canuel

PLEASE pre-register, so instructors will have enough materials, or in case of scheduling changes! Call 480-917-1112 to register over the phone. Art on Boston is located at 11 W. Boston St., Suite 1, next to Kokopelli Winery. Visit www.ArtOnBoston.com for calendar.

Business of Art ~ Very limited seating available for four remaining sessions. Networking time from 6:30 to 7, with session beginning promptly at 7 p.m. with creativity exercise and topic until 8:30 p.m. A second round of Business of Art classes with additional topics will be provided in early 2009.

September 2: Photography Tips for Artists - Tad Smith
Photographing your artwork can be a deciding factor when trying to get into shows and galleries, and the ability to take basic digital photographs is necessary for most artists. How to set up and take simple photos of your artwork; how to get the digital image from camera to computer; essential Photoshop techniques, such as how to resize, crop, save and email electronic photos and more. Artist, graphic designer and photographer Tad Smith (www.StudeoTad.com) explains basic techniques for all artists.

September 3: Simple Web Design for Artists - Wendy Fallon
Having a web presence for your art is not a luxury, it’s a necessity in today’s global village. Find out easy and inexpensive ways to create your own basic website, and use it as a marketing tool for clients and prospective galleries. Learn the difference between web and print photos; what colors work for the web and which don’t; and how to get your website on search engines. When you’re ready to hire a web designer, learn the right questions to ask them and how not to get ripped off. Art on Boston co-owner Wendy Fallon, also a writer and web designer (www.FallonDesigns.com and www.WendyFallon.com) gives all the details.

Sept 9: Copyright Issues for Artists - Miachelle DePiano
It’s your art, so you automatically hold the copyright, too, right? But what about work-for-hire, trademark, patents and licenses? How can teachers use copyrighted material in classes? And just because a photo is on the Internet, does that mean an artist can paint it? Find out the four questions that must be answered to decide whether or not there is copyright infringement and hear about case-specific examples. Learn how to protect your own work, and how to request copyright permission. Jewelry Designer Miachelle DePiano of Cosmopolitan Accessories (www.cosmopolitanaccessories.net ) is also a technical writer and has done extensive research in copyright issues.

Sept 10: Business Taxes for Artists - Gail Boyd
When your art goes beyond a hobby into a business, you need to know about tax laws and how they apply to small businesses and artists specifically. Find out about transactional privilege tax licenses, when to charge and collect tax, what art supplies and art business expenses you can claim. Painter Gail Boyd (GailBoyd@mac.com), a member of the Art on Boston Artists Cooperative and a retired tax attorney, will provide the information.

Business of Art cost is $20 for 1 class; or when pre-paid, $18 each for 2 to 4 classes, or $16 when all six sessions are prepaid.

Thanks for supporting the arts and for supporting Art on Boston!
Laurie & Wendy

Monday: by appt.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 12-6 pm
Friday: 11 am to 8 pm
Saturday: 11 am to 8 pm
Sunday: 1-5 pm
Art on Boston
480-917-1112
info@artonboston.com
www.artonboston.com
11 W. Boston St., Suite 1
Chandler, AZ 85225

GVAL October 2 member meeting

Johann Zietsman, Executive Director of the Mesa Art Center, will speak about MACFest, an upcoming regularly scheduled Arts and Cultural Festival in Mesa

MACFest will be a series of seasonal, weekly celebrations aimed at placing Mesa among the state’s must-see destinations for artists exhibiting and selling their work in a family-oriented and entertaining environment. Art works such as paintings and crafts will be limited to the handiworks of their creators.

Exhibits, concessions and performances will be spread over parts of downtown’s Main Street and the Mesa Arts Center Shadow Walk, the popular tree-and-waterway-lined path through the heart of the center’s seven-acre campus.

The festival will be held every Saturday, beginning October 2008 to May 2009.

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Not yet a member of GVAL? Come to the meeting and see what we are all about.

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Request for art submissions with a registration fee of $25/artist.

Submissions of 3 slides, or images on disc of original art work or fine art crafts are being accepted for up-coming exhibitions. Deadline is Aug. 23, 2008.

Payment and art submissions need to be received by Deborah Silvis at
Artistic Mystic Gallery
2050 N. Alma School Rd. Suite 35
Chandler, Az 85224
Contact: 480 917-7483. Submissions may be via computer after payment is received.
E-mail: artisticmystic@yahoo.com.
First rotation of juried work must be ready and presentable for hanging the week of Sept. 2, 2008.

Fine Art Show Presents Opportunity for Arizona Artists to Display Work

Gilbert Visual Art League Announces Its 6th Annual, Juried Fine Art Show
Gilbert, Arizona — July 23, 2008

The Gilbert Visual Artists’ League (GVAL) invites Arizona artists to submit their original artwork for the 6th annual Fine Art Show. The show is hosted at the Gilbert Historical Museum in Gilbert, AZ and will be available for public viewing from November 8 through 22, 2008. The show is judged and juried, includes all mediums and subject matter, and features a non-juried, youth division.

This is GVAL’s second Fine Art Show for 2008. The league chose to move the show date to November so they could coordinate with the Town of Gilbert’s annual Gilbert Days celebration. Many of the club members are Gilbert residents so the change seemed like a natural choice.

Awards will be presented at the show reception on November 16, 2008. Ribbons are awarded to the top three works in each category. In addition, a cash prize is given to Best of Show and Peoples Choice winners. Renowned painter, John Cox, will judge the show. Cox has more than thirty years fine-art experience and has hosted many solo and two-man shows.

Artists interested in submitting work can download the official call for entry at the Gilbert Visual Art League website www.gval.org. All entries must be postmarked by September 27, 2008. Acceptance letters will be mailed starting on October 10, 2008.

The Gilbert Visual Art League’s goal is to create a venue for local artists to show their work and be recognized for their talents. The league strives to increase artistic awareness and appreciation in their community and surrounding areas.

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If you would like more information about the GVAL 6th annual Fine Art Show, or to schedule an interview please call Jasmine Holmes, at 480.219.9069 or email at newsletter@gval.org.

July 23, 2008

Upcoming Classes ~ Make & Take for $20 or less ~ Business of Art Series
~ Studio Space Available ~

Welcome once more to Art on Boston. Trying to stay cool? Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Take one of our relaxing art classes, taught by local artists in a Gallery environment. Upcoming classes this week include:

Pastel Class by Alice Van Overstraeten. Learn techniques & surfaces for pastels, and create a landscape or floral. $35 includes all materials. 2-4 p.m., Sat., July 26.

Mixed Media with Watercolor, Color Pencil & Ink, by Wendy Fallon. Learn basic watercolor techniques (washes, masking, opaques), by creating small pieces of artwork embellished with color pencil & ink, and suitable for framing or note cards. $40, plus $10 materials fee. 2-5 p.m. Sun, July 27.

Encased Glass Pendant by Jeni Calkins. Create a unique pendant encasing your favorite treasures into a glass-like pendant. $60 includes all materials. 1-4pm, Sunday, July 27.

Marbling by Mary Poindexter. Japanese Sunminigashi technique of floating inks on plain water to marble paper & fabric used in card making & other arts. $52, plus $13 material fee. 1-3:30pm Wed, July 30.

JULY “Make & Take” Classes
One hour or less, quick & fun classes for $20 or under!

Mixed Media with Wendy Fallon: Watercolor, Color Pencil, and Ink Note Card
Sat, July 26, between 1 & 3pm (approx. 30 min.) = $10

Jewelry with Debbie Jennings: Choose from: a pair of Earrings or a Bracelet.
Thur, July 24, between 1 & 3pm for 1 hour = $20/class

Polymer with Laurie Fagen: Make a button & a bead.
Fri, July 25, between 6 & 8 pm for half an hour = $10

***NEW*** NEW*** NEW******NEW*** NEW*** NEW***
COMING IN AUGUST & SEPTEMBER!

“Business of Art” Series
This is a must for all artists, emerging or established! If you’re serious about your art, then you know art is a business, too. Learn from other professional artists about capturing sales, taxes, copyright, photography, marketing, and much more in this new lecture series from 6:30-8:30 pm. on Tuesday and Wednesday nights from Aug. 26 through Sept. 10:

August 26: The Art of Capturing the Sale – D. Jennings
August 27: Marketing your Artwork – L. Fagen
September 2: Photography Tips for Artists - T. Smith
September 3: Simple Web Design for Artists – W. Fallon
Sept 9: Copyright Issues for Artists – M. DePiano
Sept 10: Business Taxes for Artists – G. Boyd

Cost is $20 for 1 class; or when pre-paid, $18 each for 2-4 classes or $16 each for all 6 classes. Call today to register!

PLEASE pre-register, so instructors will have enough materials, or in case of scheduling changes! Call 480-917-1112 to register over the phone. Art on Boston is located at 11 W. Boston St., Suite 1, next to Kokopelli Winery. Visit www.ArtOnBoston.com for calendar.

Affordable studio & meeting space available
Artists ~ Looking for that special place in which to create your art that is air-conditioned, brightly lit, clean, and affordable? Art on Boston has studio space available ranging from 60 to 140 s.f. with all utilities included in your rent, access to a kitchen, rest rooms, a utility sink, guaranteed gallery exhibits, receptions and promotion. So pack up your supplies and get off the kitchen table or out of the garage, and join our community of creative energy. Art on Boston has a studio for you! Call or email us now at 480-917-1112, or info@ArtOnBoston.com.

Thanks for supporting the arts and for supporting Art on Boston.

Laurie & Wendy
Art on Boston
480-917-1112
info@artonboston.com
www.artonboston.com
11 W. Boston St., Suite 1
Chandler, AZ 85225