32nd Annual VAST Membership Exhibition
Images Due August 1
No in Person Entries This Year
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Get Your Digitals in for our 32nd ANNUAL VAST MEMBERS EXHIBITION:
Exhbition Dates: Sept. 17 - Dec. 11
Closing Reception is
December 11, 2-4 pm
Patterson-Appleton Arts Center
400 E. Hickory St., Denton, TX
(Artwork by Yuni Lee, Dulce Periculum, mixed media. Received Best of Show
Corky Stuckenbruck Memorial Award
This year's entries will be by online method only! Please send to Mindy Faubion at vastmembersexhibition@gmail.com. In the event that the PAAC closes because of Covid, we will still have an online exhibition!
Images Due: August 1
Fees: The entry fee is $20 for VAST members.
Memberships can be renewed on our website through PayPal, using the link on our vastarts.org web site or through your personal paypal account with your name and “Members Exhibition” in the note box to vastartstreasurer@gmail.com. Contact Carol Rowley at c.rowley@utexas.edu if you have questions of membership. Artists may enter two pieces for jurying. Each entering artist will have one piece selected for inclusion in the exhibition.
Prospectus is available on vastarts.org
Entries Must be sent digitally.
Digital images must be jpg files with 300 pixels per inch resolution and a width and/or height on the longest side of exactly 1800 pixels/or 6 inches. Digital images that do not comply will not be accepted.
Awards: Best of Show $500
Total Awards $3300
Additional Merchandise Awards
Juror:
Katherine Liontas-Warren has been a resident of Oklahoma since 1984. Katherine will retire in May of 2021 from Cameron University where she has been a Professor of Art for 37 years. Katherine taught drawing, watercolor, and printmaking. She has a Master of Fine Art from Texas Tech University. Katherine was awarded the Oklahoma Governor’s Art and Education Award in Oklahoma City in 2014 as well as many other distinguished National awards. You can visit her website for more information at katherineliontas.com.
August 10, notification of acceptance
Sept. 14-15, take in of accepted work
Catalogs should be available to participating artists during the reception on Dec. 11.
Previous year's entries can be viewed on our website.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Mindy Faubion, Vice President of Exhibitions 214-450-2333 or vastmembersexhibition@gmail.com
Visual Arts Society of Texas
PO Box 1281, Denton, TX 76202
www.VASTarts.org
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Upcoming Exhibition: 175-Mile Exhibition
- Images will be due October 25
- Images will be sent to vast175mileshow@gmail.com
- Watch for more information!
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Our next VAST Board meeting is SATURDAY, AUGUST 7, 10:00AM. Reply to this newsletter for details.
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2020-2021 VAST Artist of the Year
Congratulations, Debbie Beauchamp!
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Words from Debbie Beauchamp:
I am very humbled and grateful to receive this recognition from VAST members.
The inspiration for the subject of this watercolor painting, Sea Turtle Habitat (aka Close Encounters of the Turtle Kind), came from my niece. She is a supporter of an organization that cares for rescued and injured sea turtles.
My artistic background has included occasional painting classes as a hobby (oils and acrylics) while continuing my career as a cosmetologist. Being the spouse of an Air Force pilot meant frequent moves for our family; after my husband's military retirement in 1988, we moved to North Texas. While attending an art show, I met Dallas watercolor artist Jane E. Jones, whose work fascinated me. After two attempts at Jones’ beginner class and a not-so-successful Plein Aire adventure, I was convinced I lacked the skills to become an artist. Jane recommended I contact Jo Williams. Thanks to Jane and Jo, their patience, gifts for teaching, and guidance, I continued working on my watercolor skills. I returned to UNT and TWU to study art history and painting, receiving my degree in 2000.
I continue my love for painting. An additional reward for me has been wonderful friendships, travels, and opportunities to study with many masterful painters. Painting is a continuous journey of discovery best described by Michelangelo at age 87 years: “Acora imparo” (I am still learning).
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Congrats to Nel Dorn Byrd for being Runner Up for VAST Artist of the Year. Nel is shown with her watercolor, Sunshine.
Thanks to all who enter. VAST has such creative and talented members!
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2021 VAST Calendar Artists |
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Greater Denton Arts Council Call for Entries
30 UNDER 30
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The North Texas area is filled with amazing young talent, from students at the local universities to artists with no formal training, we are lucky to have these creative young people in our community. The Greater Denton Arts Council wants to showcase these young artists 30 years of age or younger, connecting them with our supportive community.
30 UNDER 30 was created to give North Texas artists a chance to showcase in a space without having to worry about having 20-30 pieces to fill up a gallery show.
Call is open for the 2022 exhibition in Spring 2022. Show will be in the Meadows Gallery in Denton, Texas between Late January – April 2022.
There is no fee for entry.
Any form of media can be submitted.
Deadline for submission is September 27, 2021.
Artists will be notified of selection in mid October.
Questions can be emailed to Jenny Bates at exhibit@dentonarts.com
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The “VAST YEAR” runs from June 1 through May 31, so YES we are renewing for our upcoming year! Our current dues are: Individual, $37; Family, $47; Educator, $27; Student, $17. VAST starts collecting dues for the upcoming year March 1.
Some items to note:
- Members joining for the first time on or after March 1 receive 3 months (March/April/May) free.
- Each year renewing and new members are asked to fill out a Member Registration Form to update all member information.
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VAST is an all-volunteer organization. Please consider sharing your time, talent, and skills with us. Projects, skills and needs are listed on the Member Registration Form. Your help is needed and wanted!
The VAST officers, board of directors, chair persons
all hope you enjoy your membership experience!
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To be sure you receive membership news and the Vision newsletter, make sure that your electronic address book has the emails below added to your contacts list. (Or they may end up in your junk mail!)
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Member Workshops, Classifieds, Want Ads, Etc. |
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VAST Members have the opportunity to advertise art related information in the newsletter 2 times per VAST year - June 1st through May 31st. This business card-sized ad must be sent to the editor by the 15th of the month and is subject to the approval of VAST. VAST reserves the right to edit. |
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Please let us know if you have gotten in a show or publication, or are having an exhibition! |
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VAST's Revolving Exhibitions |
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Please contact the coordinator for the exhibit(s) that you would like to be considered for. |
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"Off the Shelves" exhibition at Emily Fowler Central Library
The Emily Fowler Central Library is located at 502 Oakland Street, Denton TX, 76201
"Through the Ages" exhibition at the Denton Senior Center
Aurora Cabrera Dawson is the coordinator for this exhibition. If you are interested in showing, please contact her at auroradawson65@yahoo.com.
The Denton Senior Center is located at 509 N. Bell Ave., Denton, TX
Hours: M-F 8:00 am to 9:00 pm; Saturday 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
"Stoked About Denton" Exhibition,
608 E. Hickory St., Suite 128.
This exhibition space is currently under construction.
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A Creative Art STUDIO
227 W. Oak Street, Denton, TX
"A Creative Art Studio and Gallery" on Facebook or https://acreativeartstudio.com
Patterson-Appleton Arts Center
400 E. Hickory Street, Denton, TX 76201
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Texas Woman's University Art Galleries
East Gallery and West Gallery
University of North Texas Art Galleries
CVAD Gallery
Paul Voertman Gallery
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Do You Share a Birthday With a Famous Artist?
July Birthdays
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JULY
3 Jean Dubuffet 1909
4 Edmonia Lewis 1844
5 Chuck Close 1940
6 Frida Kahlo 1907
7 Marc Chagall 1887
8 Artemisia Gentileschi 1593
8 Kathe Kollwitz 1867
9 David Hockney 1937
10 Camille Pissarro 1830
11 Giuseppe Arcimboldo,
11 James Abbott McNeil Whistler 1834
12 Andrew Wyeth 1917
12 Amedeo Modigliani 1884
14 Gustav Klimt 1862
14 Cornelia Parker 1956
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15 Rembrandt van Rijn 1606
19 Edgar Degas 1834
20 Judy Chicago 1939
22 Alexandar Calder 1898
22 Edward Hopper 1882
24 Lavinia Fontana 1552
25 Thomas Eakins 1884
25 Andy Goldsworthy 1956
26 Ursula Von Rydingsvard 1942
28 Marcel Duchamp 1887
28 Judith Leyster 1609
28 Banksy 1973
29 Jenny Holzer 1950
30 Henry Moore 1898
30 Betye Saar 1926
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Art Opportunities and Proposals |
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AASH Vol5 – the Juried Arcadia Art Show call for entry |
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PROSPECTUS OF THE INTERNATIONAL JURIED ARCADIA ART SHOW VOL5
Fee: $30 for 3 pcs. of artwork
KEY DATES:
- Entries Due: midnight, Wednesday, August 25th
- Notifications: by Wednesday, September 1st via e-mail
- Delivery: by September 20th
Address if artwork delivered in person:
Location: Arcadia Theater - Martin Walker P.C. downtown Tyler, TX - 121 N. Spring Ave, Tyler, TX 75702
If shipping, artwork must arrive before September 20th (if not delivering in person then a separate address will be provided).
Opening: September 25th 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Arcadia Theater
Pick Up: November 30th, 2021
There are no limits to size or media of artwork accepted including painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, printmaking, installations, video and sound artwork will be considered.
Awards:
- Best in show $500
- Runner up $300
- People’s choice: $300
- Creative excellence: $200
Winners may be selected for a solo or group show at the Arcadia Theater.
Contact Email: arcadiaartshow@gmail.com
All entries are handled Through Cafe. Type AASH vol5 in the search bar.
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2021 Irving Art Association Animal Awards Show call for entries |
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Exhibition Dates: August 29 – September 24, 2021
Payment: check or exact cash on drop-off
Email entries due Thursday, August 26 by midnight (no images required)
Drop-off entries Saturday, August 28, 10 am-2 pm. (Drop-in entries will be accepted as long as there is room – call 972-721-2488 on Saturday to confirm.)
Location: Jaycee Park Center for the Arts, Irving, TX 75062 Sponsored by the Irving Art Association
Formerly a national show, the show is open to area artists, with no shipping.
Up to three entries per artist – All entries meeting requirements will be accepted.
Any animal species is acceptable as subject matter for works, both wildlife and domestic, including pets.
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Gainesville Area Visual Arts Fall Arts Exhibition
Call for Entries
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The Gainesville Area Visual Arts is looking for artists in North Texas and Southern Oklahoma to submit art for their Fall Art Exhibition.
High on Life is the theme for this year’s annual show. The theme is wide open to interpretation. Artists in all visual mediums are encouraged to submit their art from traditional to ‘way out there’.
Exhibition Dates: September 11 – September 19
Location: Santa Fe Depot Museum 605 E California St, Gainesville, TX 76240
GAVA members $15 per entry – Non GAVA members $20 per entry
4 Entries Maximum – Entry fees due at delivery. Cash/Check/Card
Delivery Dates & Times:
September 4th 11:00am to 2:00pm & September 5th 2:00pm to 5:00pm
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The Bath House Cultural Center
Dia de los Muertos: The Everlasting Bondexhibition, Call for Entries
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After hosting the show online in 2020, the Bath House Cultural Center will present the 35th annual Day of the Dead art exhibition in its gallery spaces from October 16 to November 6, 2021.
The center is seeking entries for this year’s Día de los Muertos: The Everlasting Bondexhibition. The deadline for submissions is Saturday, September 18, 2021. This call is open to artists who live in North Texas.
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Center for Contemporary Printmaking
Call for Entries
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Exhibition Dates: December 12 - February 20, 2021
Juror: Mae Shore, Master Printer and founder of Shore Publishing & Cheymore Gallery
Prizes:
BEST IN SHOW: Solo exhibition in the Center’s lithography room gallery to coincide with the Annual Members’ Exhibition 2022
SECOND PRIZE: Half-day with CCP Printer
HONORABLE MENTIONS: One-day studio rental
BINNIE BIRSTEIN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
AWARDS: 2 Awards of $250 each to be put towards a CCP workshop
RECEIVING DATES: CCP will begin to accept work the week of November 28, 2021. No submissions accepted after December 4, 2021. Mailed entries must be received by December 4, 2021.
ENTRY FEE: A $20 fee per artist is required to help defray the costs of the exhibition.
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VP_Programs@vastarts.org
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