Boone County Art Show in Columbia

Boone County Art Show: October 15-16

 Dear Artist and Art lovers,

The 57th annual Boone County Art Show will be returning to the ground floor of Central Bank of Boone County on October 15th and 16th.

For artists wanting to submit a work for the show, here's the link to the entry form. Entry forms can be emailed, mailed, or handed in, but must be at CAL by 5pm on Saturday October 1st. You can either print the form out and complete it by hand, or fill it out digitally and email it back to diana@columbiaartleague.org.

If you're new to the party and not sure what to expect - expect an incredible collection of around 180 artworks. And expect to want to buy at least one!

For those of you who know it well, remember how the work you wanted last time was already sold by the time you got there? Avoid the red dot sadness, and come early!

Or, even better, support CAL and come along to the Sneak Peek fundraiser the night before, on Friday 14th from 8-10pm. Tickets cost $25 per person and include wine, a dessert table, live music, a chance to get your red dot on an artwork early!

Be there!!

Columbia Art League Calls for Artist for Installation Proposals

 

This year, for the very first time, The Columbia Art League invites artists to submit proposals for large and small scale, temporary art installations to be displayed throughout the park during the festival. Though no specific theme will be imposed, we encourage artists to draw inspiration from the diversity of environments offered by the stunning park setting as well as the celebratory spirit of this beloved community festival. We are seeking installations that will surprise and delight festival goers, encourage interaction and participation, and generally enhance the experience of creative community and wonder.

 

A FEW CONSIDERATIONS

 

Environmental: This festival takes place entirely out of doors in Stephens Lake Park, rain or shine. All materials used must be able to withstand rain, wind, sun, etc. Additionally, the festival as a whole takes great care to respect the organic and architectural features of the park. Artists should carefully consider any potential for damage to trees, lawns, walkways, pavilions, etc. If the risk is deemed too great, we may ask that you amend the proposal or it may be rejected entirely.

 

CAL will not be responsible for damage to installation artwork(s) due to severe weather, public interference (though overnight security will be provided), or any other unforeseen occurrence.

 

Duration and Timing: Art in the Park is a two day festival event, therefore, installations must be temporary and relatively easy to erect and remove. Works must be installed on Friday, June 3rd and removed by 8 pm on Sunday, June 5th.

                                                                                                                                                     

Budget: Each artist will include a budget with their proposal which covers the cost of materials and labor, however, please keep in mind that our total budget for installation artwork is limited to $3000. We may select one or more proposals to which we will allocate these funds.

 

-Proposals due Friday, January 22nd, 2016

-Artists will be notified of acceptance no later than Friday, February 26th, 2016.

-Collaborative proposals are welcome.

-Any artist or group of artists may submit more than one proposal.

 

PROPOSALS SHOULD INCLUDE...

• Names, email addresses, and phone numbers of each artist participating in the proposal
• A brief bio including any large scale installation experience. (Previous experience is not required, but if you have it, we'd love to hear about it.)
• A detailed description of installation concepts. Please include as much information as possible about materials and estimates regarding scale.
• Images of any sketches, maquettes, schematics, etc., that may help us to visualize your ideas.
• Itemized budget for materials and labor.

 

SEND PROPOSALS VIA EMAIL TO: Karen@columbiaartleague.org

OR BY MAIL TO

207 S. 9th Street

Columbia, Mo 65201

Latest from Columbia Art League

Wire Wrapped Jewelry with Lauren Holland Saturday, November 21st, 1-5 PM   Learn to transform ordinary stones into stunning works of fine art jewelry! This workshop will cover a variety of wire wrapping and wire weaving techniques for setting and embellishing stone and crystal pendants. The talented Lauren Holland warmly shares her skills and love of this timeless craft. $80 CAL Member $100 Non Member

Dusting Our Souls: A Content-Driven, Exploratory Workshop with Sharyn Hyatt-Wade Saturday, December 12th, 1-4 PM   With this concept-driven studio experience, Hyatt returns to her passion of teaching art, not through media and technique, but through introspection, collaboration and soul-searching. The upcoming exhibitions at CAL serve as inspiration and a jumping off point for conversations, journal prompts, sketches that and evolving works as they relate to CAL's 2016 exhibitions calendar and  the rich themes of Inside Voices, Pathways and Passages, Interpretations IV and Chromophobia. There will be no restrictions on media or technique (bring all you can carry!). Just arrive with an open mind and willingness to leave your comfort zone. "Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life." Pablo Picasso $55 CAL Member $65 Non Member

Upcoming events at Columbia Art League

Website     Facebook     View Art      Classes & Programs     Artists Dear Steven,  2016 might still be four months away, but the CALendar of next year's shows is all done. So, grab your paintbrush, camera, pastel stick, lump of clay, or your favorite creating tool, and let me give you a guided tour of the first three juried shows in the gallery in 2016. Inside Voices  January 12-February 19 Inside Voices invites artists to explore the range of emotions that constantly vie for our attention deep in our heads and hearts: Joy, Love, Anger, Sadness, Fear, Loathing. How does what we see around us affect our subconscious mind? What inspires great joy? What creates a feeling of sadness? What makes us angry? What makes our lip curl in disgust? Will an artwork evoke the same feeling in the viewer as it does in the artist? Think conceptually or think materially to create artworks that evoke an emotional response. Inspired by Pixar Animation Studio's summer 2015 movie 'Inside Out', Inside Voices is a voyage into our emotion-controlled interior world and the voices that accompany us on our daily journey through life. Submission Dates: Friday 8th & Saturday 9th January  Opening Reception: Saturday 16th January  Pathways & Passages  February 23-April 15 In tandem with the True/False 2016 film festival's visual arts theme of 'Off The Trail', Pathways & Passages invites artists to explore geographical spaces; from tree-lined laneways and interior spaces, to maps, mazes, treasure trails, secret finds, directions and journeys. On a conceptual level, artists might explore personal journey, the passage of time, private or hidden places and the virtues of straying from the known. From wilderness landscapes to intimate psychological spaces, Pathways & Passages is an exploration of the art of getting lost and the things we might find along the way. Submission Dates: Friday 19th & Saturday 20th February Opening Reception: Saturday 27th February  Chromophobia  April 25-June 17 Color has a complex history in art. In ancient times Aristotle argued that line represented order and rationality, whereas color was chaotic and inessential. Neoclassical art theory posited that color was unwelcome in the upper echelons of aesthetic systems. Beyond the world of art history, bright colors can, for some people, elicit a real feeling of fear and aversion. Where some seek to surround themselves with white or neutral tones, others seek color at every chance. In Chromophobia, artists are invited to explore the worlds of the garish and the neutral. Go wild in the color box or exercise extreme constraint and create in the world of white and greys. Submission Dates: Friday 22nd & Saturday 23rd April  Opening Reception: Saturday 30th April If you want to submit for next year's Interpretations IV show, please make a note on your calendar that the deadline for visual and written submissions will be Friday April 1st.  You can see the full schedule of the 2016 shows and the submission information on the CAL exhibitions calendar page Remember too  that we're always looking for images to go on the postcards for the shows, so if you like to work ahead and you can get a hi-res image over to me of your completed work, it could be a contender for the postcard. I generally need images 6 weeks in advance of the show. Talking of which, we're definitely on the hunt for images for the upcoming Give a Gift of Art show postcard, so if you already know what work you are going to submit for that show (Nov-Dec), and you have a hi-res image (300dpi) pic, please email it to Diana before October 5th.   Hope that's a little inspiration for your Fall studio time!   Boone County Art Show 2015 This year's Boone County Art Show will be on October 17th & 18th at Central Bank of Boone County (the corner of 8th and Broadway). Entry forms are available  on the CAL website as well as at CAL and Central Bank. Completed forms must be returned to CAL no later than 5pm on Saturday October 3rd. Your artwork must be brought to the bank on Friday 16th October between 6-7pm. If you would like to volunteer, we'd love to have your help! Just complete the volunteer sign-up at the bottom of the entry form. Call-to-Action Link Tea & Hats! This year's Tea & Hats afternoon will be on Wednesday October 28th from 3-5pm at the University Club. Returning this year will be milliner Diane Tessman from St. Louis whose hats were a big hit at last year's tea. New this year will be a pastry demonstration from the University Club's award winning Chef, Daniel Pliska. He'll also be talking about his new book 'Pastry & Dessert Techniques' and have signed copies for sale. Tea tickets cost $30 per person and are available from CAL and on our website. RSVP's for tickets by October 21st please. Call-to-Action Link Autumn on the Bricks - Oct 10th Fulton's Art House will have its 2nd annual Autumn on the Bricks fine arts festival on Saturday 10th October. Find out more about exhibiting or visiting at  http://arthousefultonmo.org/autumn-on-the-bricks/ Fall into Art - Nov 14-15 The 6th annual Fall into Art festival taking place at Parkade Center on November 14-15. Find out more about the show and which artists will be taking part at http://www.fallintoart.org/ VISIT OUR WEBSITE See you soon! -Diana & Karen

News Update for Columbia Art League

Saturday Art Adventures - Grades K-5: Nurture your child's love of art! Saturdays, 10AM-12PM. CAL Member: $90   Non-Member: $100  (6-week sessions) If You Build It: September 6th - October 11th. Students will learn about architecture, city planning, and building strategies in order to paint and create an interactive, fantasy cityscape. The Art of Puppetry: November 1st - December 13th. Story, drama, costumes and more come together through sculpture, painting, and creativity in this multi-disciplinary exploration.

New! Art Explorations - Ages 12-15 CAL now offers unique opportunities for middle school-aged students to explore artistic processes beyond the boundaries of the traditional classroom setting. New classes and workshops added regularly! Photo Transfer and Mixed Media Techniques:  Thursdays 5PM-7PM, 9/18-10/9. CAL-Members $70, Non-Members $80 Comical:An exploration of comic strip and graphic novel creation.  Saturdays 1PM-3PM, October 25th- November 15th. CAL-Members $70, Non-Members $80

Home School Art Club - Grades K-5: Photography and Beyond Following the arc of photography throughout history, students will learn to record and reflect their world through hands on techniques including sun printing, hand tinting, mixed media and photo transfer, as well as digital photo production. Home School Art Club is designed to provide a visual art curriculum for Home Schooling families in mid-Missouri. Students will work both individually and collaboratively as they contribute ideas and input into the emergent curriculum that responds to their interests. Small class sizes allow for individualized instruction that privileges the creative process and development of skills over time. Tuesdays 12:30-2:00 PM, Starting September 16th. CAL Members $170, Non-Members $190

Creative Fun Days - Grades K- 5 School's out - Art's in! Fun-filled, full day art programs at a great value on CPS scheduled days off. September 29th, November 4th, & November 14th 9AM-5PM CAL-Members $40/day  Non-Members $50/day. Register for 2 dates and save 10%

New adult classes and workshops are added regularly.  Check our website for the most up to date schedule of classes.

Better Images: A Photography Class with Anastasia Pottinger:

Tuesdays 5:30-7:30PM, September 16^th-October21st

CAL Members $120, Non-Members $140 

Award winning and internationally acclaimed photographer, Anastasia Pottinger, has designed this course to help both novice photographers and more serious hobbyists to produce evocative, rich, and compelling photos. 

Frame It with Nancy Burdick

Saturday, September 20, 2014,1:00-5:00pm

CAL Members - $85, Non-Member - $100 (price includes all supplies)

This workshop will combine presentation, demonstration and hands-on application. The focus will be on making framing decisions for your art that will enhance and protect it.

Art Uncork'd
CAL Member: $20
Non-Member: $25
Price includes wine, appetizer, and supplies
Register for 3-session package & save 10%
Pure Color: An introduction to Gouache

Guest Artist Jennifer Wiggs.

Wednesday, August 20, 5:30-7:30 pm

Calligraphy
Guest Artist Dottie Heibel
Wednesday, September 17, 5:30-7:30 pm

Art updates for Columbia Art League

Art Uncork'd
Eat, Drink, Create!
On the 3rd Wednesday of every month the Columbia Art League offers a fun and affordable opportunity to try your hand at a new creative medium or process while sipping wine, tasting tappas, and making friends.

Just $25 ($20 for CAL Members) is all inclusive.  Check out what's coming up!
Art Dolls/Puppets
W/April Karlovit
Wednesday, June 18th, 5:30-7:30




Experience an evening of whimsy and wonder with master puppeteer, painter, sculptor, and story-teller, April Karlovit. This is one Art Uncork'd you don't want to miss.

Students will learn how to make an art/story doll or puppet from start to finish, creating an original figurative sculpture from scratch using the rigid wrap gauze technique and finishing a prepared form using painting and embellishment.

Just $25 ($20 for CAL members) includes wine, appetizers, and all the materials you will need to create a fanciful character of your very own.

Learn more and enroll at http://www.columbiaartleague.org/arted/classes.html#adult

   




Handmade Books
Fran Lakatos
Wednesday, July 16th, 5:30-7:30 PM

Way beyond the hard bound rectangles found an library shelves, books as art objects push the limits of the definition of  "book" as we know it.  Learn more about the infinite possibilities of this timeless art form.  


Learn more and enroll at http://www.columbiaartleague.org/arted/classes.html#adult

   




Join us this Friday, June 20th for group critique.  It's free and open to members.  Bring a work in progress and benefit from the feedback of peer artists. Please RSVP to karen@columbiaartleague.org

To learn more about classes and programs or to enroll online, visit us on the web at www.columbiaartleague.org

Columbia Art League presents Interpretations

This saturday, August 24 from 6 - 8pm the Columbia Art League is having the opening reception for the new show "Interpretations".

The show is a marriage of 40 visual artist and 40 literary artist, each submitting one work of their own choice with any theme. Then, an art swap: Each visual artist receives a work from one of the writers;each literary artist receives an artwork.

The task for each artist and writer; to create a second work of art or piece of writing, which is their interpretation of the other artist's work.  The result is a show of 80 artworks and 80 pieces of writing.

To find out more about this show, please contact the gallery at 573-443-8838.  You can also go to www.columbiaartleague.org.  The gallery is located at 207 South 9th street in Columbia, Missouri.

Summer events at Columbia Art League

 Just another update for those interested in Central Missouri art functions.  The Columbia art league has many activities set for this summer and beyond.  Celebrate creation in Columbia with your whole family!!

Art Uncork'd!
Wednesday, July 17th
5:30-7:30 PM

Join us with guest artist Patty Wayland for a playful experience with polymer clay.  Uncork your inner creativity with snacks courtesy of Jack's Gourmet and sample wines generously donated by Golden Barrel.


Check out this summer's Art Uncork'd lineup at http://www.columbiaartleague.org/arted/classes.html#adult.  Enroll in three or more classes and receive a 10% discount!



Upcoming Workshops and Events

A New Lease on Line with Cynthia McCord, July 20th
12:00-4:00 PM 



Is your inner artist squelched by the fact that you can't draw? Or are you a realist artist yearning to try something new? This is the class for you. Using colored pencils, micron pens, and more, we'll explore new possibilities through the expressive quality of line.   Come play with us!


Artrageous Friday, July 19th
6:00-9:00 PM

Don't forget to drop into the Art League this artrageous Friday and pick up a few tips form Kathleen Gardner of Tartelette Bakery who will be demonstrating how to create and design edible art. Learn how to frost and decorate cakes with buttercream, make simple flowers from gum paste, use edible paint, and make roses from apples. Complete this decadent art expertise with a sample of some dessert wine!


For younger visitors to the gallery, CAL will have an art making opportunity creating cake decorations out of polymer clay.



Find out more about upcoming workshops and classes here.



Don't forget, the Artist's Critique Group meets in the CAL studio this Friday, July 19th, from 12:00-1:15.  Please RSVP, if you plan to attend, to karen@columbiaartleague.org.

Eat Me! (When only in columbia, and only on Tuesday)

Another great show is starting at the Columbia Art League.  The show runs from February 28 to April 21.  The gallery is located at 207 S. 9th Street in columbia.  You can call at 573-443-8838 and you can email them artleague@centurytel.net.  The new website is www.columbiaartleague.org.  Check it out and you won't be disappointed.  Celebrate life through the arts.