HEARTS Obispo 3 around the corner!

HEARTS OBISPO 3 – Submission Deadline 1/9

Artists take note! This is a great event in which to participate. More than 200 items were sold last year, and the 50/50 split benefits us all. No entry fee makes it easy to submit your art. Small works seem to sell especially well. How small is small? Artists don’t like to be constrained by numbers — let’s just say “smaller than a bread box”, or no bigger than 2' on any side. Please submit no more than 3 works of art. Artwork for HO3 must be delivered to ARTS Obispo’s office from January 5^th-9^th between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Exhibiting artists must be members of ARTS Obispo.

Download an entry form here: HEARTS Obispo entry.pdf.

For more info call (805) 544-9251.

2 Day Encaustic Workshop with Heidi Franscioni

When: Feb 21st & 22nd 9AM to 4PM at Heidi's studio in Paso Robles
Cost: $350 Includes ALL Materials & post workshop support.

Morning Bagels, Coffee, Tea, & scrumptious lunch provided too!

Join Heidi Franscioni In a fun, inspiring, and supportive environment, for a 2 day Encaustic Painting Workshop! Once the ancient medium of the Greeks 2500 years ago, Encaustic Painting has experienced a resurgence in the contemporary art community. Hot molten beeswax, pigments, and tree resin make up your pallet as you create luminous texture with an infinite number of techniques! Whether you are a painter or work in photography, college, or sculpture, you will love to add the unique Encaustic magic to your work!

Heidi will focus on imparting lots and lots of encaustic technique as well as sharing her approach to the art of encaustic painting. This workshop is limited to 4 students for plenty of individualized attention & work space. All students will work with a personal hot plate so they don't have to share pigment pallets. Heidi will encourage students to learn & experiment with a vast variety of encaustic techniques, creating sample boards which they will take home for future reference.

Students will walk away with all the knowledge needed to embark on their encaustic journey! This workshop also includes 1 hour of post workshop phone support as students begin working independently in their own studios at home.

Students may bring optional materials such as carving implements, wooden supports, photography, paintings and college materials. These materials however will only supplement supplies that will already be provided. No experience needed! You only need to bring your own creative self! For more information, call Heidi Franscioni at 805-712-0612. Gift Certificates provided to your Santa upon request!

Payment in full reserves your space.
Send reservations to: Heidi Franscioni
617 12th Street
Paso Robles, CA 93446

Open Studios Surveys

Open Studios Art Tour 2008 has come and gone. Our experimental Encore Weekend saw lots of out of town attendance, and we'd love to hear if it was a success for you and your studio!

Just a friendly reminder to send in your Surveys with your feedback on your tour experience, both as an artist and a visitor. If you need a copy of the surveys, you can download them from our website.

Click here to download the Artist Survey.
Click here to download the Visitor Survey.

Thanks for helping make our 10th Anniversary Tour such an enjoyable experience!

Open Studios kicks off with a bang!

Friday, October 3rd marks the opening of the 10th Annual Open Studios Art Tour! If you're an artist on the Tour, stop by to see your work projected bright and beautiful on the walls of ARTS Space Obispo. If you're attending the Tour, come meet our artists, see more of their work, nibble the nibblies and taste Minassian-Young Vineyards fine wines, all to the tunes of Tim (Timo) Beckwith, local artist and musician.

We invite you to take this opportunity to purchase your Open Studios Art Tour catalog, your ticket to the three-weekend event. Visit the ARTS Obispo store to purchase, or visit one of our catalog vendors located throughout the county.

Joebella Coffee Roasters Call for Artists

Above the Grade Open Studios Art Tour Artists’ Opportunity at Joebella Coffee Roasters: Event Dates: 9/29 - 10/19

Joebella Coffee in Templeton is planning an Open Studios Artists’ Exhibition of North County artists during the weeks of September 29-October 19, 2008. This opportunity is for all artists exhibiting in Santa Margarita, Atascadero, Templeton & Paso Robles.

The cost to participate in this exhibition is $10-$20 with the final fee determined by how many artists sign up for this show. The entry fees will be used to defray the cost of the exhibition ad that will run in the Open Studios catalog.

Once the number of participating artists is known, Penny Lentz will contact the artists who have signed up for this show with info on how large, how many pieces and the final entry fee. Deadline to sign up is August 29th. If you are interested in participating, please contact Penny Lentz at (805)466-8354 or ptlentz@fix.net for more information. Please note that Penny is coordinating this event for Joebella Coffee. Please do not contact Joebella or the ARTS Obispo office regarding this exhibition.

Firefl y Gallery - Call for Artists

Zone North: A Selection of North County Artists from the 2008 Open Studios Art Tour
Event: from 9/5 through 10/26

Firefly Gallery in Paso Robles is looking for artists to participate in a curated group show.  The exhibition will be a diverse showing of North County Open Studios artists, and is an excellent opportunity for Open Studios artists to further promote their work.

We're looking for all kinds of work - painting, photography, mixed media, glass, ceramics, woodworking, sculpture, etc.  There are just two rules: you must be participating in the 2008 Open Studios Art Tour, and you must be a North County resident (Atascadero, Templeton, Santa Margarita, Paso Robles, Cambria, Los Osos, Cayucos, or Morro Bay).

To be considered, please email Emily with several JPEGs of your work, and contact information at emily@thefireflygallery.com  ASAP! For more information on Firefly Gallery, please visit our website at www.thefireflygallery.com

Artists, Poets, Sculptors, Photographers, Digital Artists, and other Creatives WANTED!

caHolonic Art Movement - Event 9/27
ARTISTS • POETS • SCULPTORS • PHOTOGRAPHERS • DIGITAL ARTISTS and OTHER
CREATIVES WANTED!
The Holonic Art Movement is looking for you! We're in the middle of planning
an event on September 27, 2008 at CorkStop Studios. We have a few projects planned and need more participants. Here's a list:

1. At least 12 artists to create 5x5" pieces of art (photography, prints, drawings, paintings, watercolor, collage... you name it) with a given theme in mind. They have to be on heavier paper and will be matted & framed together.

2. One more local (SLO County) artist to paint a 18x18" panel (theme: vessel, color: predominantly blue), panel will be supplied by us (there are nine panels altogether)

3. Artists to create 2.5x3.5" cards (like Artist Trading Cards, no rules - as long as the final product is this size and more or less flat) or tags (size to be determined). Themes will be announced.

4. Poets to submit poems to go along with the artist cards (see 3).

5. Book artists to combine the artist cards (see 3.) and poems (see 4.) into a beautiful book (or two)

6. Four local artists to paint 12"x12" panels (theme: black & white), panels will be supplied by us.

7. Local creative people to assemble a sculpture from found materials. We'll supply the first piece. The sculpture goes around from person to person. Everybody adds a piece or two.

The deadline for all artwork (except the books) is August 15th. No exceptions, no excuses. If your work isn't here, we can't use it! Pieces will need to get assembled and/or framed, so this will give us enough time. Book artists will need time to create the book before the event, so if you don't think you can finish your project by August 15th, let us know! We will sign you up anyway, but save your piece for the next round. We're also open to your ideas about how you would like to interact and collaborate with other artists!

To find out more about the Holonic Art Movement, visit our website: www.HolonicArts.com.  To get involved email us (art@holonicarts.com) and let us know in which project you're interested.

Wardrobe Revamp Classes Are Back!

It’s all about originality.

This summer ARTS Obispo will sponsor a series of 5 classes for creative MINDS interested in rethinking, recycling, and recreating clothing, accessories and jewelry. The focus is on reclaiming used garments. Simple sewing skills will be used to reinvent your clothing. Learn stenciling, stamping, painting, and stitching techniques to alter the look of fabrics. T-shirts, skirts, and jeans, become a canvas for creative expression.

5 Wednesdays from 6 – 9 PM
July 16, 23, 30 and August 6, 13
Classes held at ARTS Space Obispo
Suite 165 in the SLO Creamery

Workshop fee for all 5 classes is $125. Some scholarship support is available. Class size is limited to 12. Enrollment priority is given to those signing up for the entire workshop.  There will be a waiting list for individual classes ($35 per class).  Info:  RRTS Obispo at (805) 544-9251

Book Arts workshop, coming up!

Book Arts Workshop, The Peace Library – 6/24 (TOMORROW!)

There are a few spaces left for tomorrow night’s workshop! Learn a simple accordion fold book form, and explore its many manifestations. Participate in several exercises designed to generate ideas that can be incorporated into the books. The workshop encourages participation in the upcoming exhibit this September in ARTS Space Obispo. Suggested donation is $25. Limited to 12 students. Instructors: Melinda Forbes and Julie Frankel. Call (805) 544-9251 to sign up!

Please come with any of the following:
• Ideas for a book
• Collage materials
• Original artwork
• Cutting mat
• Bone folder
• Papers
• Pens and pencils
• Scissors
• Cutting blade
• Needle punch
• Glue sticks or your favorite adhesive
• Prepared text (poetry, prose, words)
• And any other supplies your might wish to use or share.

We will supply the following:
• Additional papers
• Binding needles
• Sample books
• Additional book binding tools
• Images
• Thread
• Completed books

See you there!

Summer series of oil painting classes (with Laurel Sherrie)

Laurel has been giving private classes for several years, and announces the Summer Series of Oil Painting Classes, promising a relaxed atmosphere, nurturing to artists and the creative process. Limited to 10 students, for close attention and guidance. Young adults, adults and seniors welcome. Differing from a large class, each student gets personalized attention and works at their own level of skill. Lessons are 3-hours long once a week, for a four-week series in Arroyo Grande. Plein Air Classes will be in areas around the South County.

THURSDAYS, INDOOR CLASS TO LEARN AND REVIEW BASIC SKILLS.

Deadline to register is June 26^th.

Any skill level is welcome, even those who have never picked up a brush.

Schedule: Thursdays: July 10, July 17, July 24, July 31. 2:30 – 5:30 P.M.

Fee: Four 3-hour classes, $160.00

SATURDAYS, “PLEIN AIR” CLASS.

Deadline to register is June 14^th.

Have you wanted to try painting "plein air" but felt intimidated, didn't know what to bring, where to go, or what to do once you arrived? Learn how to get set up for success and paint "plein air" in oils or improve your outdoor painting.

Schedule: Saturdays. June 21, June 28, July 5, July 12. 2:30 – 5:30 P.M.
Fee: Four 3-hour classes, $160.00

A deposit of $80.00 is required to reserve your spot and to get your materials list. Remainder of payment is due before the first lesson.

Cancellation Policy: I will refund all money paid if you cancel within 7 days of start of class. It must be understood that people are turned away when class size reaches ten students. There must be a minimum of 3 students for the class to run.

Payment accepted with cash, check or credit card, or through PayPal. Send deposit to:

Laurel Sherrie 805-473-4640

laurel@laurelsherrie.com

www.laurelsherrie.com

310 Corralitos Road, Arroyo Grande, 93420

laurelsherrie.blogspot.com

(Images © Laurel Sherrie)

Abstract Art Wanted at ART Zero

ART Zero's annual "Abstract Minded" art exhibit is considering all media.

Deliver Artwork: Tuesday June 3rd, 1 - 5 p.m. and Thursday June 5th 1 – 5 p.m.

Where: The Executive Gallery at The San Luis Business Center, 4251 S. Higuera, Suite 800, in SLO at Los Osos Valley Road.

How: Bring in original artwork or artwork from your personal collection, or email image files to Artzeroofficial@gmail.com, or drop off or mail images addressed to; ART Zero entry.

Exhibit Dates: June 7-27, with an artists’ reception from 4 – 7 p.m. on Friday, June 27th.

City of SLO Seeks Proposals

City of SLO Seeks Proposals for $88,000 Public Work of Art – walk-thru held 5/30

The City of San Luis Obispo Art in Public Places Program is seeking proposals to incorporate art into street improvements at Buena Vista Avenue and Garfield Street at Monterey Street in San Luis Obispo. The site is near the Apple Farm Inn. A total of $88,000 is available to the artist, or artists commissioned for this piece.

A non-mandatory, pre-proposal walk-thru will be held at the site so that artists may become familiar with the layout, design, and function of the location. The walk-thru is an opportunity to ask questions regarding the City’s Request for Proposals (RFP). Participants are asked to meet in front of the Apple Farm Inn, 2015 Monterey Street in San Luis Obispo at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 30 for the walk-thru.

Proposal packages may be obtained for free on the City of San Luis Obispo’s website, www.slocity.org under Bids & Proposals, by emailing your request to sbates@slocity.org or by faxing your request to

(805) 781-7292. When requesting RFP’s please include your name, street address, phone, fax, and email address, along with the name and specification number of the RFP that you are requesting. The name of this project is Public Art at Buena Vista Avenue and Garfield Street at Monterey Street. The specification number is 90838. Proposals must be submitted to the City of SLO by 3 PM on July 31.

Contact Shannon Bates, City of San Luis Obispo Public Art Coordinator, for additional information at (805) 781-7296, sbates@slocity.org or email Jason Steele, Program Director at ARTS Obispo at programs@sloartscouncil.org.

Open Studios applications streaming in!

Forgive the radio silence from ARTS Obispo, as we work diligently to process incoming applications for Open Studios Art Tour 2008, our 10th Anniversary year!

Interested in participating? The deadline has been extended by one week to April 9th, so you still have time! Visit our Open Studios page on the ARTS Obispo website to download an application, and call our office at 805.544.9251 if you have any questions!

ATTENTION : 8th - 12th Grade art students!

InnerSpark, California State Summer School for the Arts Applications due February 29!

Selected students will have the opportunity for intense study with renowned educators in Animation, Creative Writing, Dance, Film/Video, Music, Theatre and Visual Arts at the California Institute for the Arts in Valencia. Local art teachers are a great resource for students and have received InnerSpark packets for their students.

Please visit www.innerspark.us for applications and more information.

Bay Area Artist Squeak Carnwath at Cuesta College

There will be a panel interview with Squeak Carnwath, an internationally exhibited Bay Area artist, on Friday, February 8 at 5 PM in Cuesta College Art Dept. Room 7120, followed by an art gallery reception for her exhibition, Squeak Carnwath: New Paintings & Prints in the Cuesta College Art Gallery.

This exhibit will feature paintings and prints from Carnwath’s newest body of work. The paintings are large scale with rich surfaces and layered images and meanings. The majority of Carnwath’s work of the last 30 years, and this exhibit is no exception, finds the artist chronicling her life, both personally and as she contacts the world around her. Most often the artist will use images and words on the same surface, with both holding equal importance. As an artist, activist and teacher Carnwath has had an influence that extends far beyond the Bay Area, which she has called home for more than thirty years. This will be her first exhibit on the Central Coast.

The Cuesta College Art Gallery is located on the San Luis Obispo Campus on Highway 1, halfway between SLO and Morro Bay. See more of her work at www.squeakcarnwath.com. For more information contact gallery director Tim Anderson at (805) 546-3202.

Seeking Botanical or Landscape Artwork

Spring has sprung and the flowers are popping up!

April Flowers is seeking local artists who are interested in displaying their work in this small, local flower shop. April Flowers is located in the Laguna Village Shopping Center at 1330 Madonna Road in SLO. They are seeking botanical or landscape styles or something that will best compliment the nature of their business. No commission on sales will be charged and they are happy to give away artists' business cards to all who inquire about the pieces.

Interested artists please respond by e-mail to april@aprilflowersslo.com.

(Photo © Sara Heinrichs)

Brea "art shelters"

Ever want to see your work on the side of a bus?

Well, this is the next best thing. The city of Brea in Orange County is looking for artists for their new "art shelters", bus shelters designed to hold painted panels.

Commissions total $700 for the artists who are chosen, and their panels will grace the new Brea art shelters.

Deadline: March 18th, 2008

For more information or to apply: click here