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.