Sep 17, 2023 | Call for Artists, News, Regional Arts Events, Visual Arts
Artisan Alley Fine Arts Gallery, located in Shamokin, PA will hold an opening reception for the ‘Intersections’ Juried Exhibition on Friday, October 6th from 6-9pm. The exhibition features work by a select group of artists residing in the Mid-Atlantic Region of the United States, chosen by this year’s juror, internationally renowned artist, Eddy Lopez.
The celebratory evening will include music, light refreshments inside, and the Smokin in Shamokin food truck for visitors outside. Alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase for those over 21. An overview of the selection process and works chosen for the exhibit will be provided by Lopez, along with the announcement of works chosen for Juror’s Prizes. This is a free event open to the public.
Juror, Eddy Lopez was the recent recipient of an award at the Art of the State exhibition at the State Museum in Harrisburg, PA. His work has been exhibited and collected on an international scale. López received an MFA in printmaking from the University of Miami, and a BFA in Painting and Printmaking as well as a BA in Art History from Florida International University.
Currently, he is an Assistant Professor of Art at Bucknell University in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. The show’s theme ‘Intersections’ refers to a point at which two or more things intersect– a crossing, a convergence, a joining. Artisan Alley invited artists to submit work that explores intersections, whether it’s through form, ideas, and/or materials. This is the first of what is expected to be an annual juried exhibition opportunity, planned in collaboration with Anthracite Creative Works. The prestigious event is expected to draw visitors broadly from around Pennsylvania and surrounding states. Artwork will remain on view for the month of October, closing after Artisan Alley’s First Friday event in November.
Sep 4, 2023 | Call for Artists, News, Regional Arts Events, Theater
The Gmeiner Art & Cultural Center is thrilled to announce the return of the Writer’s Open Mic Nights after a summer break! Writer’s Open Mic Nights will be held on the first Tuesday of each month from September through December. Readings start at 7PM. Come early at 6:30 to sign up for a 10-minute slot if you plan to read. You can BYOB or grab a cup of coffee and some snacks, and socialize a little with other writers and appreciative audience members.
This is a free event, organized by Ashley Ensminger and Lyndsay Costley, who usually share a little of what they have been working on as well. This group met for years at Conspiracy Coffee Company in Mansfield, but moved to the Gmeiner Art & Cultural Center this year when the members realized that the majority of them live in Wellsboro.
You do not have to be a writer yourself to attend. It’s fine to just come to listen and enjoy! Those in the audience are asked not to record without permission.
Sep 4, 2023 | Call for Artists, News, Regional Arts Events, Visual Arts
The Gmeiner Art & Cultural Center announces the return of our Regional Juried Exhibit to be held December 2-23, 2023. Any artist located within 150 miles of our location working in any two-dimensional media is invited to apply!
The deadline for entry submissions is November 2, 2023.
The Gmeiner is a large, free public art gallery located in beautiful downtown Wellsboro at 134 Main Street. We are committed to showcasing local emerging and established artists.
Calendar:
Entries begin: Monday, October 2
Go to: gmeinerartculturalcenter.org and click on the link for the submission form
Deadline for entries: Thursday, November 2 at midnight
Notification of acceptance: Friday, November 10
Delivery of accepted work: Thursday, November 16 and Friday, November 17 from 12-6 PM.
Exhibit dates: Saturday, December 2 through Saturday, December 23.
Reception date: Sunday, December 3 from 2-4 PM
Pick up dates for unsold works: Tuesday, January 2 and Wednesday,
January 3, 2024 from 12-6 PM
Eligibility:
• Artists living within a 150-mile radius of 134 Main Street, Wellsboro
• Age 18+
• Must be original work completed within the last five years
• Artists may submit up to 3 works
• All two-dimensional media considered
• Artwork cannot have been displayed previously at the Gmeiner
• Work cannot exceed 60” in any direction
• Work submitted must be available to be on display for the entire length of the exhibit
• No substitutions allowed
• Accepted work must be professionally finished and installation ready – either framed or gallery-wrapped – with secure wiring
• Unfinished, wet or uncured objects will not be accepted
The Gmeiner reserves the right to refuse any work that is not properly prepared, is not of acceptable quality, differs significantly from the images submitted, or is not original. Fees will NOT be refunded for work that is not accepted.
Submissions:
• To submit entries, go to: gmeinerartculturalcenter.org and click on the link for the submission form, which will open on October 2nd .
• The following information is required for each submitted piece:
o Title
o Date completed
o Medium
o Dimensions
o Price (or NFS)
• A short description (less than 200 words) of the work is optional
• Each submitted work must have a digital photo that shows the whole piece
• Up to 3 original works may be submitted per artist
• Up to 2 detail or alternate views per work may also be submitted
Images should accurately represent the work. Poor-quality images are more likely to be eliminated.
Image files submitted for the jurying process may also be used for publicity purposes prior to and during the exhibit. The Gmeiner Art & Cultural Center may photograph, digitally distribute or reproduce the entries for educational, cataloging, and publicity purposes.
Image Files:
• Files must be under 3 MB each
• Only files saved in JPEG format will be accepted
• Suggested minimum file size – 72 dpi, 1,000 x 1,000 pixels (no less than 480 pixels)
• Image files MUST be named in the following format:
o Last Name
o Entry #
o Title of work
o Detail # (if applicable)
• Use underscores between parts of file name, not commas or spaces
• Examples:
Heath_1_Dragon.jpg
Heath_1_Dragon_Detail1.jpg
Powell_1_SprayCans.jpg
Powell_2_ElliotNessFest.jpg
Powell_3_NeatoBurrito.jpg
Fees:
• $10 per entry, up to 3 entries (non-refundable)
• Fees may be paid by bringing or mailing cash or a check made out to:
The Gmeiner Art & Cultural Center, 134 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA 16901. Fees may also be paid for using a credit card or mobile app in person at the Gmeiner or by calling 570-724-1917 during our normal business hours.
• Entries are not considered complete until the fee is received
Insurance:
The Gmeiner does NOT insure exhibits. Art is displayed at the artist’s risk.
Artists are encouraged to speak with their insurance company about a rider if coverage is desired. Please keep this in mind when deciding whether to submit your work for the exhibit.
Selection:
• The independent juror will select the works of art to be included in the exhibit, as well as choose the award winners, based on their merits.
• Not all works submitted to the jurying process will be selected.
• Fees will not be refunded for works that are not selected.
• Artists will be notified if their works have been selected by Friday, November 10, 2023.
Delivery of Artwork:
• Artists are responsible for delivery and pickup of their artwork.
• Artwork accepted into the exhibit must be hand-delivered to the gallery on Thursday, November 16 and Friday, November 17 between the hours of 12-6 PM.
• The artist may have another person deliver their work for them.
• We do not accept artwork by mail, nor do we have storage room for packing materials.
• Pickup of any unsold artwork will be on:
o Tuesday, January 2, 2024 from 12-6 PM and
o Wednesday, January 3, 2024 from 12-6 PM
Sales:
• Artwork does not have to be available for sale to be included in the exhibit. Please mark such pieces as “NFS.”
• Keep in mind the cost of materials (including framing), your time, and the Gmeiner’s commission when pricing your work.
• The Gmeiner Art & Cultural Center will handle all sales of artwork in the exhibit, including collecting PA sales tax (6%).
• It is the responsibility of the artist to pay any tax owed.
• The Gmeiner charges a 20% commission on all art work sold during an exhibit.
• Artists whose work sells during the exhibit will receive a check within 3 weeks of the end date of the exhibit.
• Although we encourage guests who purchase art work to leave it up until the end of the exhibit, because we are a tourist location, that is not always possible.
• The Gmeiner does not ship purchased artwork.
About the Juror:
John McKaig is an associate professor of art at Bloomsburg University. He received a BFA in printmaking from Miami University in Ohio, and an MFA in printmaking from Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY. He has taught printmaking, painting, figure drawing and anatomy at Syracuse University, and all levels of painting, printmaking, general and figure drawing, and analog photography at the Interlochen Arts Academy, Interlochen, MI. John McKaig has exhibited work throughout the United States and internationally, in group and juried exhibitions as well as in several solo exhibitions.
Calendar:
Entries begin: Monday, October 2
Deadline for entries: Thursday, November 2 at midnight
Notification of acceptance: Friday, November 10
Delivery of accepted work: Thursday, November 16 and Friday,
November 17 from 12-6 PM.
Exhibit dates: Saturday, December 2 through Saturday, December 23.
Reception date: Sunday, December 3 from 2-4 PM
Pick up dates for unsold works: Tuesday, January 2 and Wednesday,
January 3, 2024 from 12-6 PM
Any questions, please contact Carrie Heath, the director of the Gmeiner at
570-724-1917 or [email protected]
Jul 30, 2023 | Bloomsburg, Call for Artists, News, Theater
BLOOMSBURG, Pa. – BTE is pleased to announce an audition date for young community actors in the holiday production of A Christmas Story. Auditions for children ages 8-13 will be held on August 26, 2023, at the Alvina Krause Theatre, 226 Center Street, Bloomsburg.
The doors will open at 9:30 am, and auditions begin at 10:00 am. Callbacks will be held at 1:00 pm on the same afternoon. A Christmas Story is a stage adaptation of the beloved holiday movie recounting young Ralphie Parker’s relentless campaign to get his dream Christmas present. BTE is looking for two casts of community kids (2 girls, 5 boys per cast).
Anyone auditioning should prepare a brief, fun story (true or made-up!) about a holiday or birthday gift they really wanted and whether or not they got it, paying attention to details in the story and speaking with energy and expressiveness. If you don’t have a story, a short poem is fine.
Cast members must be available for after-school, evening, and Saturday rehearsals beginning Oct. 17th and for alternating performances running from November 24th through December 28th (no performances on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day). Questions can be emailed to the Director, Elizabeth Dowd at [email protected].
To audition for the play, potential cast members must have had their first COVID vaccination by the audition date and must present their vaccine card upon registering that morning.
Everyone cast in the show will be required to be fully vaccinated by the beginning of rehearsals on October 17th. BTE follows the current CDC guidance on what constitutes ‘fully vaccinated’ per age group.
Founded in 1978 as an artist-driven, community-based resident ensemble, BTE creates innovative work with local and national impact. Today, BTE produces a lively mix of classic and contemporary plays and original theatre education programs for all ages. For more information about our shows and programs, please see www.bte.org.
Jun 3, 2023 | Call for Artists, News, Regional Arts Events, Visual Arts
An intersection is a point or line common to lines or surfaces that intersect. It is also a point at which two or more things intersect– a crossing, a convergence, a joining.
Artisan Alley invites artists to submit work that explores intersections, whether it’s through form, ideas, and/or materials. This exhibition is open to all media.
Up to three works may be submitted for consideration for $15. Entries must be received by July 12th, 2023. The exhibition will take place in October 2023. Prizes will be awarded at the opening reception.
About our juror: Eddy López is an internationally renowned visual artist and educator. He received an MFA in printmaking from the University of Miami, and a BFA in Painting and Printmaking as well as a BA in Art History from Florida International University. Currently, he is an Assistant Professor of Art at Bucknell University in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania.
This exhibition opportunity was planned and implemented in conjunction with Anthracite Creative Works, an art studio in Trevorton, PA.
Apr 16, 2023 | Bloomsburg, Call for Artists, News, Regional Arts Events, Visual Arts
“IN-FILL PA” deadline on April 19th
Project Background:
In-fill is the practice of re-dedication of land to new programming and/or development. Many small towns and cities in Pennsylvania, and elsewhere, have vacant lots. Often these lots sit unused for years. In some instances, communities have reassigned these spaces as outdoor amenities such as pocket parks, playgrounds, community gardens, outdoor workspaces, meditation gardens, and performance venues. These transitions breathe new life into underutilized spaces.
IN-FILL PA seeks to engage residents, artists, designers, and design firms from all over to share their work to inspire engaged dialogue to address in-fill spaces in communities across Pennsylvania.
IN-FILL PA participants are asked to submit hard copies or PDFs of drawings, graphics, photo-collages, plans, and 2-D models of concept designs and implemented projects that address in-fill spaces.
IN-FILL PA seeks submissions from near and far, across Pennsylvania and around the U.S. and around the world.
Before-and-after imagery is welcome, as well as images that illustrate the process of in-fill space transformation.
The submitted designs will go on display at the Exchange Gallery in Bloomsburg, at The Art Grind in Danville, and at the Community Giving Foundation in Berwick. Each exhibition site will further highlight local in-fill projects and conduct an informal public charrette to encourage discourse to address in-fill design and program needs in these communities.
Deadline for Submission: April 19th, 2023
Send hard copies to The Exchange Gallery, 24 East Main Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815
Participants wishing to have their work returned need to include pre-paid mailers.
Or submit PDFs (each 10mb max) to [email protected]; we will print them for display.
Questions? Contact Oren Helbok, 570-317-2596, [email protected]
Please fill out the submission form and mail or e-mail it with your entry.
Exhibition schedule:
The Exchange Gallery, 24 East Main Street, Bloomsburg
May 8 – June 9, 2023
— Gallery reception, Friday, May 12th
— Community charrette downtown, at Moose Park and the Zarrett corner:
Saturday, May 13th (rain date, May 14th)
The Art Grind, 339 Mill Street, Danville
May 11 – June 3, 2023
— Reception and community charrette Friday, June 3rd
Community Giving Foundation, 725 East Front Street, Danville
May 4th – TBA, 2023
— Reception and community charrette Thursday, May 4th
IN-FILL PA is a public art project conceived and produced by Cindi Hron and The Exchange Gallery. Thanks to the Community Giving Foundation and to the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts for funding.
