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Every child is an artist; the problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.
-Pablo Picasso |
Call to Artists:
The Pagosa Springs Arts Council is now accepting submissions for the PSAC Artist Member's Exhibit.
The exhibit will run October 7 - November 2, 2010
Any medium, 2 or 3 dimension
Entry Fee: $35 for 3 entries; $5 for each additional entry over three.
Members Only (You can always join!)
Commission: The PSAC will receive 30% of all sales.
Deadline: Artwork must be received by the PSAC, either in person, or via UPS, USPS, or FedEx by 5:00 p.m., September 30, 2010.
Shipping Address: Pagosa Springs Arts Council, 450 Lewis Street, #B2, Pagosa Springs, Colorado 81147
Note: If you are unable to personally deliver artwork to the PSAC office during business hours, you may drop it off at the Wild Spirit Gallery, Monday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m or Sunday, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Promotional images deadline: Please email high resolution images of your work (for promotional purposes) to Roxanne Schick no later than September 10th.
Contact information for the Exhibit Contract: Please contact Roxanne Schick at the Pagosa Springs Arts Council. Hours: Tuesday-Thursday, 12:00 noon - 5:00 p.m.
970-264-5020, info@pagosa-arts.com
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Search the Intnet, PSAC makes Money!
Just Searching the Internet supports the PSAC! GoodSearch, which supports nonprofit organizations, will donate a penny to the PSAC every time you use it to search the internet or make a purchase online. This is an easy way to help the PSAC by simply setting up the search toolbar on your computer. Get started now at GoodSearch! Just enter "Pagosa Springs Arts Council" as the charity.
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First Meeting of the Photo Club Year
The Pagosa Springs Photography Club will meet Wednesday evening, September 8, 2010 at Artisans of the Southwest Gallery, 175 Pagosa Street and 2nd in Pagosa Springs (next to Farrago’s). Socializing begins at 6:00 p.m., followed by photo critiquing, program and business meeting at 6:30 p.m. Please note the LOCATION.
Pagosa Photo Club president, T.J. Reynolds, will lead a critique of photos entered in the club annual exhibit. This will be done as a group rather than with specific judges. This critique will include the photo and presentation format of framing, matting, etc. Be sure to attend this enjoyable meeting.
The Photography Club meets the second Wednesday of each month during the club year from September through May at 6 p.m. and interested photography enthusiasts are welcome to attend at no charge for the first meeting. Any and all are invited to join for annual dues of $20 for single individuals and $30 for a family membership. For more information, contact Club president T.J. Reynolds at rmp1950@msn.com or 970-731-9581. Please inform the club president if you are going submit to the Judged Exhibit and the number of photos you are entering. Please send a photo of one of your submissions for the promotional postcard to dale@malaney.us.
Photography Club Judged Exhibit
The 2010 Pagosa Springs Photo Club Judged Exhibit will open with an Artist’s Reception on September 9, 2010 from 4-7 p.m. at Artisans of the Southwest. The exhibit will run September 9 through September 30.
Entry Eligibility
Current Pagosa Springs Photography Club members and others who join for the 2010-2011 season. Interested photography enthusiasts are invited to join for annual dues of $20 for single individuals, $30 for family, or $10 for student membership. For more membership information, contact club president T.J. Reynolds at rmp1950@msn.com or 970-731-9581.
Submission
Artwork submitted for judged consideration reasonable artist defined presentation. A fee of $5 is charged for each entered artwork with a limit of three to five image entries per participant. Images previously exhibited in other Pagosa Springs shows are not eligible. One of these artworks will be judged for first $50 place awards. You may download and Entry Form at www.pagosaspringsart.com/photo_club/Photo_Exhibit_2010.html
Preparation for Presentation
Each print shall be mounted artist presentation format. The print presentation will be part of judging criteria for the first place award. Maximum framed artwork width shall be no greater than 30 inches. There is no limit for frame height as long as it is reasonable. The artwork must be supplied with hanging wire that is firmly attached to it. Framed photos must have screw eyes and wire hanger. Best wishes and good luck to all our photographer friends.
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The Art of Mail
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Turn your artwork into US Postage Stamps!
PSAC has a great new fundraising project: Personalized postage stamps. Promote your artwork or business on a custom made stamp. Make a personalize stamp with family/pet photos. Any picture can be uploaded to make a stamp that no one else will have!
You can purchase your stamp kit/instructions from PSAC for $20. The kit consists of instructions and an activation code to produce your stamps online. Once you create your stamp, you will receive 20 first-class stamps in the mail.
Pick up your instructions from the PSAC office at The Club building on Lewis Street, 2nd floor.
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Proceeds from the stamp kits will go toward operating PSAC's summer program events. The PSAC office is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12-5 p.m. These stamps will make great gifts and a fabulous way to market your business. Don't settle for generic stamps. Go wild and create your own!
Now you can buy your stamp kit online!
Just click the Buy Now button to the right and order your kit. We've teamed up with PayPal to process our online orders and as soon as we get your order, we will mail out your stamp kit. The cost is $20.00 plus $2.95 shipping. Sorry, but no returns will be accepted. (We do not sell your name... here's our Privacy Policy.)
p.s. A similar stamp kit is available at post offices... for $29.99. So, buy yours now from the PSAC and save. (And, help out the PSAC at the same time.) |
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I tell you, the more I think, the more I feel, there is nothing more truly artistic than to love people.
--Vincent van Gogh |
The Pagosa Springs Arts Council is proud to be the parent organization for these fine groups!
Plein Air Painters
Plein Air Painters offers a wonderful opportunity for artists and art enthusiasts alike to share tips, ideas and resources. Painters who work in any media are welcome. Our schedule has changed and from now on we will meet on the 4th Thursday of the month.
If the weather is nice, the group paints outdoors. If the weather is bad, the group paints in the Community Center Arts and Crafts Room. (Please keep in mind that turpentine-based painting materials cannot be used in the Community Center.)
Please call Jean Smith at 970-264-6647, if you need more information. |
Photography Club
The Pagosa Springs Photo Club meets the second Wednesday of each month during the club year from September through May at 6 p.m. Interested photography enthusiasts are welcome to attend at no charge for the first meeting. Any and all are invited to join for annual dues of $20 for single individuals and $30 for family membership.
For more information, contact club president T.J. Reynolds at rmp1950@msn.com or 970-731-9681. And, please take a look at the 2009 Photo Club Show. You can view an image of every one of the photos that were in the exhibit.
View at: www.photo-artiste.com/photoshow2009.html. |
Watercolor Club
The Watercolor Club normally meets the third Thursday of each
month at 10:00 a.m. in the Arts and Crafts Room at the Community
Center. Watercolorists of all levels are provided the opportunity
to use the room for the day. Attending members contribute
$5 for use of the space. Attendees should bring a bag lunch,
their supplies and a willingness to have a fun creative day!
New participants are always welcome. |
The Hatfield House by Denny Rose
Elizabeth Claire Baldwin
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Betty Slade |
Tom Lockhart |
PSAC EXHIBITS PROGRAM
The Pagosa Springs Arts Council encourages artists to participate in our exhibit program. From April through October we have monthly shows at the Pagosa Springs Town Hall Rotunda at 551 Hot Springs Blvd. Past shows have varied from the artwork of the advanced students from the Pagosa Springs High School to exhibits of artwork of internationally known artists. We welcome artwork of all media. Previous shows have included paintings in oil, acrylic, watercolor, and other media as well as photography, jewelry, pottery, bronze, woodworking, fabric, etc. We review portfolios and select artists for each season as specified in the individual exhibit call to artists. If you are interested or have further questions please contact PSAC at 970-264-5020 or download the PDF exhibit forms now. (Checklist, Exhibit
Application, Artist
Contract, Guidelines). |
Roberto Garcia's Sculpture
Roberto Garcia's O.J. Walker
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