March 3, 6:45pm
Join Us! Dina Good will be our guest artist.
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Members are welcome to Zoom the March 3 VAST meeting which will start at 6:45pm on Wednesday. |
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Dina Good, a member of VAST, takes us on a technological tour by presenting information on social media for artists and information on the world of digital art.
Good is a self-taught artist that is proficient in many different forms of media, from miniature art to full scale murals. She loves creating artwork that can convey different emotion depending on the perspective of the viewer. Communicating a captured feeling on canvas, Dina feels contemporary art allows her to best express herself. She feels abstract art is liberating and allows creativity without constraints or rules. Drawn to the extreme scale of art and paintings, she stated “while I love to paint big and bold pictures, I hold a deep love for my miniature paintings. While my canvas paintings are like a whole conversation, my miniature art is just a quiet whisper. Abstract art has become a liberating medium for me by allowing me to expand my creativity without any constraints or rules."
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Zoom Information for Wednesday's Meeting |
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Zoom meeting information.
Time: Mar 3, 2021 06:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 811 7444 4334
Passcode: 926440
Meeting ID: 811 7444 4334
Passcode: 926440
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Zoom Workshop With Stephen Zhang |
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Intuitive Watercolor Painting
Zoom Landscape and Portrait Workshop
Instructor: Stephen Zhang
May 12, 19, 26, June 2
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May 12 and May 26;
Time: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
May 19;
Time: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm (includes break)
June 2;
Time: 9:00 – 12:00 (Individual
Critiques)
Zoom Class: Link will be sent
Fee: $155 (VAST Members)
$190 (Non-Members)
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Limit: 15
Deposit: $50
Balance: $105 due by May 7
Remit check to: VAST, PO Box 1281,
Denton, TX 76202 or
Use personal PayPal Account to remit to
Workshop Coordinator: Jo Williams 940.453.0817; texjo@msn.com
Workshop Description: To watercolor artists of all levels, applying color with confident and intuitive brushwork is a critical foundation as well as ongoing exploration. In the three-day workshop, artists will explore this subject in both landscape and portrait painting. The goal is to help each individual build their own approaches to brushwork that make paint flow lively. There will be focused exercises, demos, critiques, and work sessions.
Bio: Born in China, Stephen Zhang graduated from Luxun Academy of Fine Arts and later received his MFA from UNT. Stephen has been painting in watercolor for over 30 years under the tutelage of his father Defu Zhang and the late Professor Rob Erdle.
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Stephen’s work has been awarded by Signature American Watermedia International Exhibition, Watermedia Showcase, Watercolor USA, Transparent Watercolor Society of America, Watercolor West, Splash, Art Olympia (Japan), and Chinese National Art Exhibition. He has been featured in American Art Collector, International.
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2021 VAST Calendar Artists |
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Please frequent the local businesses that support the
Visual Arts Society of Texas!
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Dear VAST Members:
While not meeting in person, VAST will run its monthly mini-show virtually. Please look for an email from VAST Membership Chair at the beginning of each month with the details for entry (specifically photo size, photo naming, and artist information), and send the information and photo of your artwork to VOTE@VASTArts.org before the 15th of the month (for 2020 VAST Artist of the Year, the mini-show will continue in February, March, April, and May 2021).
Voting information will be sent to the member email on record with VAST after the 16th of the month. The winners will be announced at the monthly meeting to all the membership. They will also be posted on the VAST website.
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February Mini Show Winners |
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First Place Winner: Robin Butt
Argentium and Monarch
Medium: watercolor and ink
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Second Place: Adam Lancaster
Helen
Medium: acrylic on canvas
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January Mini Show Winners |
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First Place Winner:
Tonya Littmann
Sunflowers for Shelley
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Second Place Winner:
Tina Alvarez,
Pier Swing
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December 2020 Mini Show Winners |
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First Place Winner:
Debbie Beauchamp
Sea Turtle Habitat
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Second Place Winner:
Darla Bostick
Henri's Yellow Tulips
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VAST Artist Day Out (VADO) |
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VADO has been suspended until the PAAC is re-opened. |
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March 3 Time to Renew Your Membership |
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Please check your spam folder in case it does not show up in your “inbox." To insure VAST Membership emails show up in your inbox, put the membership email in your "Contacts" on your electronic device.
VAST will be using a new Membership Registration form this year. Please read through it and fill it out, updating all of your information (you may have given us all your information before but we are using a new membership system and will be re-entering everything).
Also please read our volunteer opportunities and consider where you might volunteer your time to VAST in the upcoming year 6/1/2021 to 5/31/2022.
Our current dues structure (updated 9/1/20) is on the new form as well:
Individual dues $37
Family dues $47
Educator dues $27
Student dues $17
VAST encourages our members to utilize the link in the email for for filling out the Membership Registration and paying your dues ONLINE, using your credit card through PayPal. There are also instructions on the form for paying by check. Dues paid by check will be effective when the check is deposited.
All the information to join or re-join VAST will be in the March email and available on our website, VASTArts.org. Look for the “Join here” buttons found on several VAST webpages.
It has been a challenging year for all organizations during this pandemic, and VAST is happy to have 126 members who have supported VAST with their membership in 2020-21. Thank you! Our VAST officers, directors, volunteers and members look forward to another year of VAST’s activities that will include all its current members and, hopefully, lots of new and returning members as well.
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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
Dina Good's work is on display at the library.
Coordinator for exhibit: Carol Stoecker
If you are interested in showing, please contact her at storytimeartist@yahoo.com.
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.
Carol Stoecker is the coordinator for this exhibition. If you are interested in showing, please contact her at storytimeartist@yahoo.com.
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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?
March Birthdays
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Thanks for compiling the birthdays, Gail Cope!
Please respond to this email to add your March famous artists to the list!
MARCH
1 Sandro Botticelli 1445
3 Beatrice Wood 1893
6 Michelangelo Buonarroti 1475
7 Piet Mondrian 1872
9 David Smith 1906
12 Kay Nielsen 1886
12 Elaine de Kooning 1920
12 Anish Kapoor 1964
17 Kate Greenaway 1846
21 Hans Hoffman 1880
22 Agnes Martin 1912
22 Yayoi Kusama 1929
23 Juan Gris 1877
24 William Morris 1834
26 Shirin Neshat 1957
28 Grace Hartigan 1922
30 Francisco Goya 1746
30 Vincent van Gogh 1853
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Art Opportunities and Proposals |
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Society of Watercolor Artists
2021 International Juried Exhibition
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This is the 40th Anniversary of the Society of Watercolor Artists. This year the exhibit will be virtual only.
Entry Deadline: Saturday, March 27, 2020 11:59 pm MST (Please note the closing time for entries in Mountain Standard Time, Not Central Standard Time)
The exhibition is open to all artists 18 and older, working in water-based media.
JUROR: Andy Evansen AWS, PAPA, RRWS, TWSA
AWARDS: $5000 in cash and merchandise to be determined by the juror after viewing the final posted works.
Exhibition runs from April 18 through May 30, 2021.
Work must be water-media on watercolor paper or Yupo. Water-media includes traditional watercolors, acrylics, inks or gouache. Inks cannot cover more than 10% of the surface. No works on canvas or other materials other than specified.
Note restrictions in prospectus.
Entry fee is $35 for SWA Members, and $45 for non-members.
Artists may submit up to 3 paintings. No more than one painting, chosen by juror will be exhibited.
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23rd Annual Rio Brazos Art Exhibition Call For Entries |
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The Tarleton State University Department of Fine Arts is thrilled to announce the return of the 23rd annual Rio Brazos Juried Art Exhibition. Open to all variety of media, this exhibition aims to curate a selection of exemplary contemporary work from artists around the country.
Deadline: March 9
Fee: $40 for five images
Exhibition Dates: April 9 - May 2
Location: Dora Lee Langdon Cultural & Educational Center in Granbury, Texas
Juror: Diane Durant, artist, educator, and writer
Awards: The David and Claudia Southern Award for Best in Show = $1000
Up to 3 Juror’s Selection Awards of $500 = $300
Up to 5 Honorable Mention awards of $100 each
Enter through our Call for Entry (CAFÉ) page, HERE.
Any questions, please contact Chris Ireland, Rio Brazos Exhibition coordinator, ireland@tarleton.edu
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55th RCAS Regional Art Competition |
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Richardson Civic Art Society (RCAS) presents the 55th Annual Regional Juried Art Exhibition & Sale.
Open to Texas artists.
Exhibition Dates: May 1, 2021 through May 25, 2021
Entry Deadline April 15, 2021
Entry Fees: $35 entry fee for one piece, $10 for each additional piece. Limit three (3) pieces total. RCAS MEMBERS receive a 25% discount.
NON-MEMBERS may join for 2021 by going to the Richardson Civic Art Society website at http://richardson-arts.org/forms/membershipForm.html. Once you have paid the membership fee, you will receive a receipt with a coupon code for a 25% discount on the exhibit entry fees.
AWARDS AND CATEGORIES:
Best of Show (Purchase Award) $1500.00
Judge’s Choice Award $500.00
Oil/Acrylic on Canvas 1st, 2nd, 3rd, HM
Water media on Paper 1st, 2nd, 3rd, HM
Collage/Mixed Media 1st, 2nd, 3rd, HM
Pastels/Graphics 1st, 2nd, 3rd, HM
Digital and Photography 1st, 2nd, 3rd, HM
For more information, go to the link below:
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8th Annual Texas Exhibition at Artspace111 |
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Artspace111: 8th Annual Texas Juried Exhibition
Location: 111 Hampton St., Fort Worth, Texas 76102
Exhibition Dates: July 10 - August 28
Entry Deadline: May 24
Entry Fee: $35.00
Awards: A total of $5000 will be awarded to the best works in show, and the first prize will include the opportunity to exhibit at Artspace111 in a separate solo or group exhibition in 2021-2022..
All Entrants will have the option to be included in the Texas Now Online Showcase 2021.
Juror: Caleb Bell, Curator at the Tyler Museum of Art
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Taking Proposals for Frisco Art Exhibits |
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“Open Season” for booking arts-related events and exhibitions in 2022 at the Frisco Discovery Center (Art Gallery and Black Box Theater) ends March 19th for Round 1, and Round 2 will end soon after on April 5th.
As a reminder, our application process has gone virtual this year! You can find all necessary information and applications here: https://www.friscotexas.gov/1686/Open-Season-Booking. If you have questions about the new online process, please feel free to call or email me, and I will get back to you as soon as possible.
Please note the following changes for the 2022 Open Season:
- All artists and art organizations are asked to complete the Art Gallery Open Season application as this will allow us to give equal opportunity for a showcase to all interested parties. This will also allow us to process applications concurrently with Theater applicants, ensuring there is no overlap between a production date and reception date.
- Any arts-related group is welcome to apply for the 2022 season; please note that priority will be given to groups based in Frisco.
Kiele Cox | Arts Center Assistant
City of Frisco Parks & Recreation Department
Physical address: 8004 N. Dallas Pkwy, Frisco, TX 75034
Mailing address: 8004 N. Dallas Pkwy, Ste 200, Frisco, TX 75034
Discovery Center Rentals : 972-292-6653
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Out of the Box – A Creative Arts Show – free exhibit call |
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Out of the Box Creative Art Show – An Ode To James Haddock
presented by JN Long cultural arts Complex
Exhibition Dates: March 23 to April 24
No charge to enter – entries will be accepted March 16 – 20.
Out of the Box – Creative Art Show is an ode to artist and member James Haddock. James was an innovative artist who embraced experimental art, with a passion for collages and reverse painting on glass.
JN Long Cultural Arts Complex, 425 Granbury Street, Cleburne, TX 76033
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Call for Entry: 13th Biennial International Miniature Print Competition 2021 |
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The Center for Contemporary Printmaking is delighted to announce the 13th Biennial International Miniature Print Competition and Exhibition. This juried competition and exhibition, limited to works that are no more than four square inches (25.8 square cm), encourages artists to explore the miniature print format and provides them with an opportunity for exhibition. It is also an opportunity for artists and the public to view the current concerns of printmakers from around the world. Since its inception in 1997, the competition has attracted entries by more than 1500 artists from around the world and across the U.S.A.
Entry Deadline: April 3, 2021 (Postmark)
Juror: Christina Weyl, Independent art historian and author of the book The Women of Atelier 17: Modernist Printmaking in Midcentury New York.
Exhibition Dates: June 6 - August 29, 2021
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