Call to Artists, Celebrate the Square
Art by the Sea Gallery and Studio
Call to Artists
Community Show Celebrate the Square
May 3 to June 3, 2023
The Theme: “Celebrate the Square” means just that; share your inner Square!…Art in Square format, art that incorporates Square shapes, art that plays with the idea of being Square, let your Square imagination run wild!
RULES OF ENTRY:
Accepted Media:
2-D Media Including: Textiles, Fiber Art, Oils, Acrylics, Watercolors, Pastels, Drawing, Print Making (artist pulled prints only), Collage, Mixed Media, Encaustic, and Glass.(No photography or video).
Size Limitations: Artworks may not exceed 26”, outside dimension in any one direction
Hanging Requirements: All work must be able to be hung and hangers must fall within the maximum allowed exterior dimension of 26” in any direction. Framed or Gallery wrapped pieces will preferably utilize “D” ring hangers and a hanging wire; please avoid saw-tooth hangers.). Textiles may be framed or hung with dowels, etc.
Entry Fees:
The non-refundable fees to exhibit are: $10 for first piece, $5 for the 2nd piece and $5 for the 3rd piece.
Awards:
Sharon Leahy, returns to Art by the Sea as the judge for this exhibition. Sharon brings her extensive background in textile, watercolor, and quilting arts, along with her love of all things colorful and creative, to inspire our Community artists through her wit and wisdom. We are delighted to have Sharon returning!
Prizes will be $50 First Place, $25 Second Place, $15 Third Place, plus awards of Honorable Mention Ribbons. A People’s Choice Award will be decided by public ballot; the winner to receive a one month exhibition as a Featured Artist at Art by the Sea Gallery and Studio, during 2024
Artist Schedule:
Art Delivery: April 30 & May 1, Sun. & Monday. 11-4 PM, Drop Off
If you need an earlier date, or alternate time, to drop off your work, please call the Gallery
1-3 pieces of art with paperwork and fees
Art by the Sea Gallery & Studio, 145 Fillmore Ave. SE, Bandon, 97411
If Shipping Artwork:
Work must be shipped to arrive by May 1, 2023 Please prepay return shipping and include all paperwork and fees.
Artist Reception: May 6, 2023 Saturday, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.Please save the date; we hope you will be able to join us and celebrate the wonderful work of our Community members.
Exhibit Ends: June 3, 2023, Saturday, 5:00 p.m.
Artwork Pick Up: June 4th & 5th, 2023, Sunday & Monday, 11am-4 pm
*Note: During this exhibition the gallery commission will be 25%; please price your work accordingly. Remember to bring a copy of your biography to be included in the show binder.
Contact Information: E-mail: artbytheseagalleryandstudio@gmail.com
Website: www.artbytheseagallery.com
Phone: 541-347-5355
Art by the Sea is Happy to Announce that
Sharon Leahy
Will be the Judge of the “Celebrate the Square”
Sharon Leahy’s Story
Art by the Sea Gallery Welcomes Sharon Leahy as the Judge for our “Celebrate the Square” Community Show. Sharon has been in love with colors since she was a child and feels lucky to have been born to an artist and raised to appreciate art in all its forms. Sharon describes her earliest babysitters as “crayons, colored pencils, and watercolors.”
She has enjoyed a long and adventurous career as an artist, exploring painting, quilting, and textiles and more. During her years of office work, she was always drawn to color, especially deeply saturated watercolors. Throughout her life and especially during times of emotional upheaval, Sharon gravitated toward expression through color and spiritual iconography, in panting on patterned fabric, which eventually led her to quilting. She summarizes her experiences as though she “fell into a huge network of happy, funny, creative, clever, interesting, self-challenging, playful, fabric-addicted art quilters who all love color, texture, pattern, and playtime!
In recent years, Sharon has been exploring hand dying, exotic dying, and dye-painting techniques on fabrics, to express her love of color. She finds joy in “designing and creating wearable art, pictorial wall hangings, and custom bed coverings.” Sharon says it’s a “thrill to see my fabric art in galleries and museum shows.”
As a returning judge for Art by the Sea Gallery, we look forward to hearing Sharon’s insightful and encouraging remarks on the entries. She has described herself as a “Dedicated instigator of Fun, Artist, Essayist, Poet, Reiki Master, Hypnotherapist” and more! We always enjoy Sharon’s energy and appreciation for Beauty, Nature, the artists and their work in all media.