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Vision News and Updates August
, 2019
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VAST Board Meeting
Open to Members
August 23
3:00 PM TO 5:00PM
Central Fire Station, 332 East Hickory Street, Denton
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Congratulations to all Participating Members and Winners in the 31st Annual Juried VAST Members Exhibition
Best of Show Gail W. Cope Award -
Nel dorn Byrd
First Place Don and Pat Edwards Award -
David Blow
Second Place Susan K. Vaughan Memorial Award -
Eloise Sears
Third Place Ray and Eloise Sears Award -
Ray Sears
Fourth Place Hillman-Kerley-Karl
Award -
Darla Bostick
Additional Award Winners:
Aurora Cabrera Dawson - Honorable Mention 2 Pauline Morris and Mary Sigle Memorial Award
Ange Ford - Jack Richeson and Co, Inc. Gift Certificate
Ellen Frenkel - Honorable Mention 1 Soho Salon Award
Brenda Gribbin - Honorable Mention 3 VAST (Pat Reinke and Jo Williams) Award
Barbara Oliver Hartman - Honorable Mention 5 VAST Award
Marianne Howard - Jack Richeson and Co., Inc. Gift Certificate
Barbara Lindley - Jack Richeson and Co., Inc. Gift Certificate
Mary Morris - Pride of Denton Barbara Lindley and Emeli Saliyeh Award
Lola Newell - Honorable Mention 4 Jeanne Heartsill Memorial Award
Carol Rowley - Voertman's Gift Certificate
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Nel dorn Bryd, Best of Show
Waggoner Mansion
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David Blow
First Place
Flamenco Vibrations #2
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Eloise Sears, Second Place English Village |
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Ray Sears, Third Place
Andy Warhol's Thanksgiving Dinner
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Darla Bostick, Fourth Place
Night Blooms, Nairobi, Kenya
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Reception photographs taken by Tom Judd of thomasjuddphotography.com
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There's still time to view the
Merging Visions
collaboration
between VAST artists and the Denton Poets' Assembly
June 7 - September 14, 2019
Meadows Gallery
Patterson-Appleton Arts Center
400 E. Hickory Street, Denton, TX
Gallery Hours: 11am-5pm, Tues., Wed., Friday and Sat.
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This is what it's all about! Pass Your Love for Art on!
Longtime member, Evalyn Coulter, is shown with family at the recent Member Exhibition Take In. Beck Coulter, age 6, is shown with the artwork that she made for "Granny." Chay Coulter and Bentley (age 9) also came to support Evalyn.
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VAST 2019/2020 Speaker Schedule
First Meeting is Wednesday, September 4th, 6:45 - 9pm
We meet on the first Wednesday of the month, except for January, which has been moved to the second Wednesday of the month because of the holiday. Meetings start at 6:45 and will be over at 9pm.
The meeting location is the Patterson-Appleton Arts Center, 400 East Hickory St, Denton, TX.
Members: Free Guests: $5
September 4 - Local glass artist Christie Wood, owner of Art Glass Ensembles will speak on the "History of Stained Glass in Denton, Texas."
October 4
- Umut Demirguc from the College of Visual Art and Design at UNT will Lecture and demonstrate Needle Felting.
November 6
- Sudeep Kumar will share information about the International Urban Sketchers and Plein Air drawing.
December 4
- TBD
2nd Wednesday, January 8
- Randall Good, Presentation of his "old masters" style of art which is influenced by Italian Renaissance and Mannerist period. Randall will demonstrate the process of Gold Leafing.
February 5
- Beverly Boren Lecture and Watercolor Demonstration (Beverly will also conduct a watercolor workshop February 3rd, 4th and 5th.
March 4
- TBD
April 1
- Liz Hill, watercolor and collage artist will lecture, demonstrate, and do a workshop. Workshop will include using live model. High School Competition. No mini show.
May 6
- Stephen Zhang, presentation and demo on Watercolor.
Any questions or suggestions for workshop possibilities, contact Robin Huttash of A Creative Art Studio just off the Denton square. acreativeartstudio@gmail.com
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Check Out the Work of David Adams at the Emily Fowler Library
David Adams is the artist up at the Emily Fowler library. There are 19 works to enjoy!
ARTIST DAVID ADAMS
"I am a graduate of American River College, Sacramento, CA, with an Associates Arts Degree in Fine Arts. I studied under the late artist/teacher Gary Pruner. I am now retired from the United States Postal Service after 35 years service, in which over "16 years"
as the Sacramento District "Graphics Illustrator." After retiring,my wife and I moved from Sacramento, California to Denton, Texas in 2006. I work mainly from photographs that I have taken or collected. "If the picture moves me, I paint it!" The mediums I use are watercolors, oils and acrylics. "As of late, mostly acrylics."
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VADO = VAST Artist Day Out
Invitation to go to VADO, Free!
The members of VADO invite VAST members to be their guests at the meetings this summer and for September and October this fall. Just bring something to work on and plan to enjoy the time with other artists - or drop by and visit, and go with us to eat!
VADO is held the first and third Thursday of each month except November and December. This group is a great opportunity to get to know other members and enjoy the fellowship of other artists. It is an opportunity to get feedback for something you may be working on!
The first Thursday meetings are held in the Beulah Acres Building at Global Spheres in Corinth from 9:30am to 12:30pm (August 1st, September 5th, and October 3rd.)
The third Thursday meetings are held in the PAAC craft room from 9:30am
to 12:30pm (July 18, Aug 15th, September 19th, and October 17th.)
So mark your calendars! Get feedback and enjoy good conversation with fellow artists!
Any questions? Send an email to news.vast@gmail.com if you can join in!
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The 33rd annual Materials: Hard + Soft International Contemporary Craft Competition and Exhibition
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Recognized as one of the premier craft exhibitions in the country, Materials: Hard + Soft began in 1987 and was originally initiated by area artist Georgia Leach Gough. The exhibition celebrates the evolving field of contemporary craft and the remarkable creativity and innovation of artists who push the boundaries of their chosen media. Since 2017, the exhibition has expanded to include works by international artists.
THE JUROR
Beth C. McLaughlin
is Chief Curator of Exhibitions and Collections at Fuller Craft Museum in Brockton, Massachusetts. Ms. McLaughlin has held leadership and curatorial roles in the arts and museum fields for over 25 years at institutions across the U.S., including Fuller Craft Museum, Oakland Museum of California, and DeCordova Sculpture Park and Museum. She has curated over 45 exhibitions and has served as a juror/adjudicator for a number of cultural organizations, including American Craft Council, Fiber Art Now Excellence in Fibers, Massachusetts Cultural Council, Cherry Creek Arts Festival, Providence Holiday Art Sale, and the City of Worcester. Ms. McLaughlin has been published in several books and periodicals, such as Crafting Dissent: Handicraft as Protest from the American Revolution to the Pussyhats, Fiber Art Now, the Decorative Arts Society Newsletter, and American Craft Magazine. Ms. McLaughlin is passionate about expanding awareness of the craft field, promoting the makers, and exploring the transformative powers of handmade objects.
Exhibition dates: February 7 - May 9, 2020
Reception: February 7, 2020
Fee: $40 for up to three entries.
Entry deadline: September 29, 2019. E
nter online or through the mail.
Juror Awards: $1,000, $750, $500 and $250.
Works produced in any of the craft media: clay, fiber, glass, metal, paper, wood, or any combination of craft media, are acceptable.
dentonarts.com
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Member Workshops, Classifieds,
Want Ads, Etc.
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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Millie Johnson is our Sunshine Chair
Please contact her at pairodocs25@yahoo.com or 940.387.7688 if you know of a member who needs well wishes sent or thoughts of sympathy.
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Calendar Artist for August
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Members in the News
Please submit news of exhibitions that you are involved in to news.vast@gmail.com by the 15th of the month.
David Blow's
digital photo,
"Vibrations in the Brush" (
24x24)
was named Best of Show in the
2019 Irving Art Association Winners Exhibit
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It is on exhibit through August 25 at the Irving Arts Center, Dupree Lobby, 3333 N. MacArthur Blvd., Irving TX 75062.
David Blow's work is also included in the following exhibitions:
Museum of Geometric and MADI Art,
5th Biennial:
Origins in Geometry,
July 26 - October 20.
Title:
Journey,
Media: UV Pigmented Print on Acrylic
Juror: Roger Winter
The Visual Art League of Lewisville
Fresh Ideas Art Show
July 20 - August 24, 2019
Title:
The Cleaner
Juror: Juliette McCullough
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VAST's "Revolving Exhibitions"
Please contact the coordinator for the exhibit(s) that you would like to be considered for.
"Off the Shelves" exhibition at Emily Fowler Central Library
David Adams is currently exhibiting.
Statement:
"I am a graduate of American River College, Sacramento, CA, with an Associates Arts Degree in Fine Arts. I studied under the late artist/teacher Gary Pruner. I am now retired from the United States Postal Service after 35 years service, in which over "16 years"
as the Sacramento District "Graphics Illustrator." After retiring, my wife and I moved from Sacramento, California to Denton, Texas
in 2006. I work mainly from photographs that I have taken or collected. "If the picture moves me, I paint it!" The mediums I use are watercolors, oils and acrylics. "As of late, mostly acrylics."
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. Hours are: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday 9 am to 6 pm; Tuesday and Thursday 9 am to 9 pm, Sunday 1 to 5 pm.
502 Oakland St., 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,
walking distance from the PAAC at 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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Art Around Town
A Creative Art STUDIO
227 W. Oak Street, Suite 101, phone 940.442.1251
Patterson-Appleton Arts Center
400 E. Hickory Street, Denton, TX 76201
Gough Gallery:
Play Hard or Go Home
May 30 - August 31
Play Hard or Go Home is a large-scale
interactive self-portrait
installation of over 1,600 books and family memories by Los Angeles based artist Chrystal McConnell.
Merging Visions
Presented by the Visual Arts Society of Texas and the Denton Poets Assembly
June 7-September 14
Envision: The Fiber Works of Ginger Cochran
May 30 - August 24
Reception:
Thursday, May 30, 6-8 PM
Texas Woman's University Art Galleries
East Gallery and West Gallery
Giovanni Valderas
August 26 - September 27
Reception: Thursday, August 29, 2019
For more information:
University of North Texas Art Galleries
University of North Texas Art Gallery
Abounding Dignity: Selections from the Permanent Collection
Curated from the CVAD collection, this exhibition features paintings, prints, ceramics and sculptures that express moments of human dignity.
UNT on the Square
Texas International Pop Festival 50th Anniversary Exhibition
August 17
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Yes, We are on Facebook.
Search for "Visual Arts Society of Texas" on Facebook or use the link.
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2018-2019 Speaker Series
The VAST Speaker Series starts in September.
September 4
- Christie Wood, owner "History of Stained Glass in Denton, Texas"
October 4 - Umut Demirguc, Needle Felting
November 6 - Sudeep Kumar, International Urban Sketchers and Plein Air drawing
December 4 - VASTFest: Come meet many VAST artists and do some holiday shopping.
January 8 - Randall Good, Presentation of his "old masters" style of art which is influenced by Italian Renaissance and Mannerist period. Randall will demonstrate the process of Gold Leafing.
February 5 - Beverly Boren, watercolor (Beverly will also conduct a watercolor workshop February 3rd, 4th and 5th.
March 4 - TBD
April 1 - Liz Hill, watercolor and collage (
Workshop will include live model.) High School Competition.
May 6 - Stephen Zhang, watercolor
They are held on the first Wednesday of the month, Sept. through May. January will be the second Wednesday this next year.
The meeting location is the Patterson-Appleton Arts Center, 400 East Hickory St, Denton, TX.
6:45 - 9pm.
Members: Free
Guests: $5
2018-2019 VAST Membership Levels
$15 - Student
$25 - Educator*
$35 - Individual
$45 - Family
Make checks payable to
VAST; mail to VAST, PO,
Box 1281, Denton, TX
76202
For membership questions, please contact Mary Wright at news.vast@gmail.com.
Link to membership form.
You may renew by the following methods:
- Pay by credit card, check or cash at our meetings.
- A membership form is available. Dues can be mailed to VAST, PO Box 1281, Denton, TX 76202.
- If you have PayPal, look for the "send and request" money button. Select to send your dues, VADO fees and/or donations to Merging Visions/other exhibits to "vastartstreasurer@gmail.com." Please type in where your money is going to, in the note field.
Make checks payable to "VAST."
For membership questions, please contact Mary Wright at news.vast@gmail.com.
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For Opportunities and Proposals
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2019 Etsy Dallas 11th Annual Jingle Bash
Call for Artists!
Application Deadline: August 16, 2019
Jingle Bash takes place on November 9, 2019.
This event showcases the very best in local handmade apparel, jewelry, bags, accessories, art, home decor, pottery and more. Hand-picked artists, crafters, and designers offer one-of-a-kind, one-stop shopping. Enjoy onsite bar, food trucks, and a make & take craft for the kiddos.
Event Details:
Saturday, November 9, 2019
10:30am-5pm
Gilley's Dallas Event Venues
1135 S Lamar St, Dallas, Texas 75215
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Art House Studio in Highland Village, 6100 Long Prairie Rd #800
"Up in the Air" Photography / Digital Exhibition and Competition
Deadline: August 18, 2019 at 11:59 PM Central Time Zone
Fee: Entry fee is $30 for a maximum of three images per artist.
Medium: Digital art, photography (includes smart phone photography)
Explanation of relevance to "UP IN THE AIR"
Exhibition Dates: September 7 - September 27
Reception: September 7, 7-10pm
Email images along with title, medium, size of image, size of framed artwork, retail price, how the piece represents "Up in the Air", and contact information to
info@studioarthouse.com
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All displayed artwork must be professionally printed. Additional prints of varying sizes are encouraged, and can be sold alongside primary display. Please prepare them in packaging for sale.
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Poetry Mail Art Call in conjunction with "Voice and Vision" Art Exhibit
Curated by Junanne Peck / junannepeck@mac.com
Exhibit: August 25 - September 27, 2019
Deadline: AUGUST 25
Location: Irving Art Association's Gallery at Jaycee Park Center for the Arts
1975 Puritan Drive, Irving, TX. 75061
Free Theme, Technique, and size
No Jury/No Fee/No Returns
Send your Poem with or without an illustration
All Submissions remain the property of the artist
All submissions will be on display at the Irving Art Association's Gallery along with
"Voice and Vision" Art Exhibit
Documentation: Online
Reception: September 15, 2019 / 2-4pm
Open Mike...sign up and share your voice in Poetry
Send all questions or entries to:
Junanne Peck,
P.O.Box 8786,
Fort Worth, TX,
76124-0776
junannepeck@mac.com
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2019 Irving Art Association Animal Awards Competition Call for Entries
Exhibit: September 1 - 27, 2019
The show is open to area artists.
Location:
Jaycee Park Center for the Arts, Irving TX 75062
Fee:
$45 non-members,
$25 IAA members
Online Entry Due: August 29, no images, u
p to three entries per artist
Artwork Drop Off: August 31,
10am - 2pm
All entries meeting requirements will be accepted.
For our challenge category this year, we invite you to depict one of the most durable animals found in Texas, the "
ARMADILLO
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Any animal species is acceptable as subject matter for works, both wildlife and domestic, including pets. Again this year, we are including creatures from fantasy (you can make up your own creature or creatures), mythology and Cryptozoology.
Artwork must be an original rendering from personal photographs or observation or your own imagination.
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Día de los Muertos: Catrina and Other Memorable Ladies - call for entries
Entries Deadline: Tuesday, September 10, 2019
Exhibition: October 12 - November 16, 2019
The
Bath House Cultural Center will present the 33rd Annual
Día de los Muertos (
Day of
the Dead) art exhibition. The show features local, regional, and international artists working in traditional and contemporary styles to celebrate, explore, and honor people, things and ideas that have "passed on."
The
Día de
los
Muertos: Catrina and Other Memorable Ladiesexhibition will feature Day of the Dead altars and visual art in a variety of media. The works will be inspired by the Day of the Dead character,
Catrina, and by the legacy of other prominent women.
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Art House Studio in Highland Village, 6100 Long Prairie Rd #800
"Off The Wall" Painting and Sculpture Exhibition and Competition
Deadline: September 10, 11:59 PM Central Time Zone
Fee: $30 for up to three works, artist statement for each piece
Reception: Tuesday, Oct 5 from 7-9pm
Exhibition dates: October 1 - November 9
Cash Prizes:
1st place $100,
2nd place $75,
3rd place $50,
2 Honorable Mention $30 each
Art priced over $5 per square inch will not be accepted. Sales of art during this time is subject to a 25% gallery commission.
Pieces should be non-flat artwork. 3-D sculptures, fine woodworking, dioramas, trompe l'oiel illusions, anything that leaps off the wall.
Email images along with title, media, size, retail price, how the piece represents Americana, and contact information to info@studioarthouse.com
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HALCYON call for entries
Halcyon is an open-themed, contemporary and fine art exhibition that will include small collections from each accepted artist.
Exhibition Dates: December 4th, 2019 - January 3rd, 2020
Opening Reception: Saturday, December 7th, 6 - 9 PM
Fee: $35 for up to ten images.
Deadline: November 22
(5 PM - PST)
envisionartshow@gmail.com
callforentry.org
artgroupsdfw.com
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