Dear Artist,
In its ongoing efforts to encourage creativity and engage artists of all ages in our community, the Huntsville Museum of Art (HMA) will present a juried exhibition, Imagine Tomorrow, opening on June 13 and closing on September 5, 2010. The title theme is intentionally broad, and should allow artists a wide range of interpretations, which will make for a fun, engaging show with many perspectives represented.
I want to invite you to join the HMA in this community-wide celebration of the arts. The exhibition will be juried with no entry fees and open to all media. Hopefully many artists will participate and show strong examples of Huntsville’s rich and varied artistic community. In addition, the opening day’s activities will provide an opportunity for participating artists to do demonstrations in the exhibition galleries during the afternoon. The Museum Staff will also host a simple reception that day, and would appreciate any additional food or beverage items that you may wish to bring.
Included is the list of rules for the juried exhibition and the timeline for the project. We look forward to working with you and hope this brings great exposure for your work. Don’t hesitate to contact me should you have questions.
Warm regards,
Clayton Bass
President & CEO
THE HUNTSVILLE MUSEUM OF ART
Celebrating Creativity in our Community
IMAGINE TOMORROW: A Juried Exhibition For All Ages
Artists, please consider: In the future what will life be like on Earth and beyond?
Exhibition Rules:
1. No group projects are allowed, only work by an individual
2. Open to all media
3. Only one artwork may be submitted per individual
4. Maximum dimensions for 2-D work, framed or unframed: 36” x 36”
5. Maximum dimensions for 3-D work: 36” x 36”
6. All works must be framed (if frames are desired) and ready to hang when submitted
7. All K-12 student works should include on a separate piece of paper: artist name, title of work, media, grade, and school
8. All college students should include: artist name, title of work, media, and college
9. All other works should include: artist name, title of work, media.
IMAGINE TOMORROW: Schedule
May 21-24, 2010
All works are due by close of business, 5:00 p.m., at the Admissions Desk in the lobby of the Huntsville Museum of Art. Late entries will not be accepted.
May 26, 2010
Judging will take place. Works of art that are not ready to be hung will be disqualified. Judges may also disqualify works of art for reasons of safety or stability.
May 28 – June 11, 2010
Exhibition installation
Sunday, June 13, 2010 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Opening Day and Reception: Program - Gallery Walk featuring 2 student artists, 2 college artists, 2 artists from Lowe Mill, 2 artists from HAL, and 2 other adult artists.
Sunday, July 11, 2010
Special day for students, college students, and teachers to invite whomever they wish. Reception, partner organizations are invited to add goodies. These artists may also set up demonstrations in the galleries.
Sunday, August 1, 2010
Special day for Lowe Mill (same provisions)
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Special day for HAL (same provisions)
Sunday, September 5, 2010
Exhibition closes
Monday – Wednesday, September 6 – 8, 2010
Pick up works from Museum by end of business, 5:00 p.m.
IMAGINE TOMORROW: Awards:
1 - Best In Show $500 Cash Award
K – 8th Grade
1 – 1st Place $250 Cash Award
2 – Honorary Mentions; Receive HMA Student Memberships
9th Grade - College
1 – 1st Place $250 Cash Award
2 – Honorary Mentions; Receive HMA Student Memberships
Adult Category, not in college
1 – 1st Place $250 Cash Award
2 – Honorary Mentions; Receive HMA Individual Memberships
From paper with etchings and watercolor, to canvas using oil and acrylics, I've spent the last 45 years investigating various mediums. It's been a wonderful ride, especially the first 26 years with the etching process. Using some of that work, which includes numerous linoleum cuts, I have begun to use the press once more, this time rolling clay in order to hand-build each piece. Using the clay as my canvas, I've found an alternative way to create unique effects through the trial and error process of firing. I also use the wheel, sometimes to begin an abstract piece, as well as a traditional bowl. The excitement with this new medium brings joy to each new avenue I approach, with an endless array of creative potential.
