Upcoming Juried Show "On the Balcony" at the Appleton

September 4th through Sunday, October 3rd, 2010

Here at last, is the information and forms regarding the upcoming juried show "On the Balcony" at the Appleton, September 4th through Sunday, October 3rd, 2010. I am sending it to you in pdf format and all you have to do is print it out, fill in the blanks on page 2 and send it to me at my home address, listed on the form, by August 9. Please read the Eligibility and Rules carefully.

Most importantly, you MUST be a fully paid up member to submit artwork for this show so if you have not, as yet, paid your 2010/2011 yearly OAG dues, make haste..... There is no entry fee for this show.

This will be a thrilling experience for all of us as it will be the first time in many years that we'll be showing at the Appleton. The Curator of the Appleton, Ruth Grim, will select the artwork for the show from all that have been brought in and the show will be judged by certified judge of the Appleton's choosing. The space on the balcony is limited to 35, 40 at the very most and Ms. Grim will use her expertise and critical eye to make the selections.

We look forward to seeing some wonderful new work and to large membership participation. Please also remember that following the Appleton Show, OAG will be at the Brick for the month of October. More entry information for that show will be forthcoming.

Once again, I thank you ALL, for your ongoing interest in the Ocala Art Group and for attending our monthly meeting.

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ART RULES IN OCALA!

Warmest Regards, Sally Smyth

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Ocala Art Group

2010 Juried Art Exhibit

“On the Balcony”

Appleton Museum of Art

The College of Central Florida

4333 E. Silver Springs Boulevard, Ocala, Florida

Saturday, September 4 through Sunday, October 3

Museum Hours: Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ~ Sunday, Noon to 5 p.m.

Deadline to Enter the September Show:

• August 9, 2010
• Three weeks prior to drop off date, August 30, 10 a.m.  
• ....One Piece Only.....
• ....No entry Fee for participating....

Exhibition Dates: Saturday, September 4 through Sunday, October 3

Art Drop-off: Monday, August 30th, 1:30 a.m. at the Security Entrance, rear of the Museum.

Pickup of work not accepted: Wednesday, Sept. 1st. at 10:00 a.m (artists will be notified).

Reception and Awards: Not specified at this time....

Art pickup: Monday, October 4th, 2010 at 10:00 a.m.

Categories for “On the Balcony” Appleton Museum Show:

• Oil, Watercolor, Acrylic, Pastel, Mixed Media/Graphic Design,
• Photography, Sculpture/3-D Media, Digital Artwork
• Drawing Media (Pen, Colored Pencil, Pencil, Charcoal)

Eligibility: Must be a full, paid up member to participate..Before August 9

Entry forms: Completed forms must be submitted by the Application Deadline, August 9.

RULES FOR OCALA ART GROUP’S “ON THE BALCONY” MUSEUM SHOW

• Artists are restricted to only one entry due to limited wall space.
• All work entered must be the original concept of the artist. No work copied from books, magazines, enhanced by instructors in classes or workshops will be accepted.
• Two-dimensional works cannot exceed 48" x 48", including frame. All work must be hung with wire or D rings. Proper matting and glass, and have finished edges.
• Gallery wrap is acceptable providing the edges are aesthetically finished to go with the artwork.
• Weight of any artwork to be hung cannot exceed 60 pounds. No diptych or triptych paintings unless they are in the same frame and do not exceed 48" x 48".
• ONLY NEW WORK. Artwork must not have been shown at any previous Ocala Art Group Show.
• All work must remain in the Museum for the duration of the show. Anyone interested in purchasing artwork must contact artist.
• Work must be picked up by the artist or by a designee with written permission from the artist.
• Artwork cannot be stored at the Museum. All work must be picked up on Monday, Oct. 4th.

To enter OAG’s “On the Balcony” show:

Please fill in the two entry forms included below.

Please mail one of the entry forms to:

Post marked no later than August 9..... FIRM......

Sally Smyth

8810 S. E. 70th Terrace,

OCALA, FL 34472

• The second entry form must be taped or glued to the back of your artwork, upper left corner.

ALL ENTRY FORMS MUST BE POSTMARKED

NO LATER THAN MONDAY, AUGUST 9, 2010

If you have any questions, please call .....SALLY SMYTH at 347-0983.

Please print a copy of the entry labels, fill out and follow instructions for show entry.

Click here for the entry form.

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Ocala Art Group “On the Balcony,  2010 Fall Show at the Appleton Museum Online Entry Form  

If you prefer to fill out the form online, please submit your information below and it will be emailed to Sally Smyth. Please print a copy of the form to attach to your artwork. To submit artwork, your OAG dues must be current for the fiscal year and your Appleton membership dues also paid.

First and Last Name:

Daytime Phone :

Email Address:

Mailing Address:

Title of Work: 

Type of Work Submitted (medium): 

Price of Work Submitted :

I am a paid member:  YES  NO

By typing your full name, you acknowledge all information is true and correct and will stand as your signature:

2010 - 2011 OAG Membership Renewals are Due!!!!

ATTENTION OAG MEMBERS

DUES ARE NOW DUE ( JUNE 1, 2010 )

For The 2010 - 2011 Fiscal Year

June 1, 2010 - May 31, 2011

The OAG Board has decided that if membership dues are not paid by SEPT. 1, 2010, that member will have to pay $5.00 per meeting as a guest and will not be entitled to any club discounts for workshops, etc, and he / she will not be allowed to enter any OAG shows. Also, non paying members will not be added to the 2011 membership directory, and will not receive any club news or notifications of any kind, including newsletters.

ALL MEMBERS, NEW OR RENEWALS MUST FILL OUT A MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION EACH YEAR IN ORDER TO KEEP OUR RECORDS UP TO DATE.

You can print a copy of the OAG membership application here.

It was also decided by the board that members should continue to send their membership applications and checks to the P.O. Box listed on the application.

Thank you all in advance for your cooperation and I hope you have a very enjoyable year in the Ocala Art Group. Dues are still only $30.00 per person. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at 352-821-3767 between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m any day, except Sunday.

Thank You.

James Dentici

OAG Membership Chairperson

Mary Jane Volkmann Workshop
Still some space available. Help me fill the seats.
$100 for members & $150 non members

Demo Date: September 8th, 2010 at noon following the OAG Meeting

Workshop Dates: September 9th and 10th

Where: This will be a small individualized group of painters painting on the grounds of the Appleton Museum. 

Demonstrator: Mary Jane Volkmann

Medium: Medium of your choice

Price: $100 for OAG Members

Price: $150 for Non-OAG Members

Born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, Mary Jane Volkmann studied art education at university before traveling in 1974 to southern Africa where she remained to live and work for 28 years. Her artistic career has included commissions as varied as art workshops, portraits of an African king, coin designs, seven issues of postage stamps (three of which have won world awards), book illustrations, greeting card designs, murals and paintings for private collectors. A commissioned book, “Glimpses of Namibian Life: A Moment in Time” consisting of 30 of her paintings depicting life in Namibia among the native peoples of the country and authored by her was published in 1997. Active in the community, Mary Jane co-founded an educational and charitable trust in northern Namibia with a regional center for the development and marketing of Namibian arts. She has continued painting and teaching art workshops after relocating with her family to Gainesville, Florida, in 2002. A signature member of Plein Air Florida, she takes part in selected plein air events, and in 2006 was selected as Artist in Residence, Sapelo Island, for the Georgia State Parks. Mary Jane’s paintings have been on display at museums and private galleries overseas and in the USA and can be found in private and corporate collections.

Asked about her artistic process and the inspiration for her work, Mary Jane Volkmann replied with the following description and statement:

"As I wander with my canvas and paints along a path by the lake, I notice an elderly woman sitting by the water. Transfixed by the scene, I stop to observe. She sits motionless, seemingly lost in some inner world while patiently waiting for a fish to bite. Her ancient eyes gaze from beneath the shocking blue visor of her cap while wisps of curled grey hair escape along the edges of her glowing brown skin. Her noble profile is framed by towering summer clouds joining twisted, moss draped oaks in a dance of reflections on the mirror of water beneath. Around her rusted folding chair dappled colors of light and shadow play in the pine needles and sand. Caught by the enchanting moment I hastily set up my easel and begin stroking paint onto the canvas in front of me, my mind darting between noting and capturing the magically fleeting light and questions of who she is and what stories she could tell of a life so different and yet so similar to my own.

I've been told I'm a lyrical painter. That statement makes me smile, because whether a painting stems from watching a bird land on a twisted branch or from observing golden grass wave musically on a warm afternoon, I wonder at the metaphors of spirit which seem to reflect themselves in everything I see. As an artist and as a person I am captivated by the diverse sea of faces and lifestyles in our human family and I am humbled by the exquisite beauty of the natural world which supports us and is entrusted to our care. My paintings are my explorations, my questions, my meditations and my contemplations."

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There are a few openings in this workshop. If you are interested, contact .

Susanna Spann Workshop
Space available. Help me fill the seats.
$100 for members & $150 non members

Demo Date: October 13th, 2010 at noon following the OAG Meeting

Workshop Dates: October 14th and 15th, 2010

Where: Appleton Museum 

Demonstrator: Susanna Spann

Website: http://www.susannaspann.com/workshops.html

Medium: Watercolor

Price: $100 for OAG Members

Price: $150 for Non-OAG Members

Known internationally for her beautiful paintings of crystal and flowers, Susanna Spann has recently authored her own book, "Painting Crystal and Flowers in Watercolor," published by North Light. Her workshops are based on this book and consist of learning the skills necessary to paint these ethereal textures. Susanna covers exercises in value scales, compositional elements, color theory, utilization of photo reference, subject ideas, and marketing. "Lots of learning and lots of laughter," say many of her previous students.

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There are openings for this workshop. If you are interested, contact .