Instructor: Anne Cushman, co-founder of our cooperative

Two Session Course: Thursday, February 5th and Saturday, February 7th 

Explore the versatile, contemporary printmaking process of solarplate printing. This non-toxic method of plate-making uses solar energy (UV light) and water to develop an image for an etching or photo-etching.  No acid is used! Starting with a drawing or photograph, the results can be wonderful, varied and lead to creating a limited edition.  

This 2-session workshop is fine for both beginners and experienced printmakers.  The first evening session is a demo and learning the process; the second day, creating the plate and printing your image multiple times. You bring the creative spark and an apron or smock; and we provide the materials. 

Session One: Thursday, February 5, 2015; 6:30-8:00pm 

Session Two: Saturday, February 7, 2015; 10:00am-2:00pm 

(half hour break for lunch) 

Fee: $95 includes all materials. Limited to 6 students 

For more information Click Here

Ring in the New Year with new Creative Capital webinars!  We are thrilled to introduce a brand new series centering on the visual arts world, as well as to expand our "Conversations Inside" to include a performing arts-focused interviews.  On January 12, we feature Part One of a four-part webinar series with Sharon Louden, artist and editor of Living and Sustaining a Creative Life: Essays by 40 Working Artists.  The following Monday, MAP Fund Program Director Moira Brennan talks with Caleb Hammons, Associate Producer at the Fisher Center for the Performing Arts at Bard College. 

How to Approach, Engage & Communicate with Galleries, Museums & the People You Want to Know, with Sharon Louden 

Four Sessions (all 7-8:30pm EST): 

Monday January 26, The Approach 

Monday February 9, Pace & Timing 

Monday February 23, Maintaining the Relationship 

Led by artist Sharon Louden, this four-part webinar series is geared to visual artists yearning for guidance on how best to approach and communicate with the gatekeepers of the art world: galleries, curators, collectors, museum professionals and more.  The webinar will address the following questions: How does an artist approach a gallery cold?  How does an artist communicate with a gallerist, curator, museum professional, etc.?  What are the best ways to correspond and to start up a relationship and maintain it?  When is the best time to approach the person?  How often should an artist be in contact?  How does one follow up on an inquiry?  What is the proper way to pace a professional conversation? 

Webinars are all $25 each.  All webinars are interactive and allow time for participants to ask questions.  To participate, all you need is access to a computer with speakers and an Internet connection (hard-wired preferred). 

Interested but can't attend?  All registered participants will receive access to a recording of that webinar.  

Check out http://www.creative-capital.org/pdp for more information. 

February 12 

Join us for fast-paced, dynamic presentations highlighting innovation and visibility efforts in the Columbus creative sector.  Our speakers will explore the future of the Columbus film industry, as well as innovations in design, marketing and partnerships that will capture the attention of people locally, regionally and nationally in 2015.  The Public Forum will take place on Thursday, February 12 from 5:30-7:30pm at the Gateway Film Center, South Campus Gateway, 1550 N. High Street. 

The Arts Council's Public Forum is FREE and for anyone interested in connecting with artists and arts professionals and learning more about the exciting future of the creative sector in Columbus. 

5:30-6pm--------Registration, cash bar, and networking 

6-7:15pm--------Program 

For more information visit http://wwwgcac.org/press-release.2015-greater-columbus-arts-council-public-forum-celebrating-innovation-raising-awareness-arts/ 

March 14 & 15 

Seeking Session Proposals! We want to hear from you! 

As GCAC continues to evolve the OPPArt series, we are continuing the monthly roundtable discussion sessions on the third Thursday of every month.  The sessions are open to be led by local artists on any topic of interest.  Submissions are being accepted on an ongoing basis. 

Please include your contact information, topic heading and description , speaker(s) or activity and 2 choices of month for scheduling. 

For month information or questions, call or e-mail Ruby Harper at rharper@gcac.org or call 614-221-8406

Exhibition runs from May 1-June 26 

Reception: Thursday, May 14, 5-7pm 

Curated by Char Norman, Beyond Photography brings together a diverse group of artists who use photography as an element of their work; from photogravure, encaustic, and iPhone snaps; stretching the traditional view of photography. 

Go to www.uaoh.net for more detailed exhibit information.

CALL FOR ENTRIES!

Art on the Commons is a juried display and sale of fine arts and fine crafts located in the Civic Commons in Kettering, Ohio.  Art on the Commons includes over a hundred artists from around the country in a scenic park within the vibrant culture of the Dayton area.  Live music and entertainment enhance the festival atmosphere and several food and drink vendors offer a variety of options.  Art of the Commons has been recognized as an outstanding festival by national and local artists news publications. 

2015 entries are accepted through Zapplication.org beginning January 1 through March 31. 

Important 2015 Dates: 

Applications open: January 1 

Application Deadline: March 31 

Jurying: April 6-24 

Artist Notifications: May 1

Accept Invitation Deadline: May 16 

Booth Payment Due: May 16

Festival Date: August 9 

For more information call (937) 296-0294 or email aotc@ketteringoh.org or check out: http://www.ketteringoh.org/play/rosewood-arts-centre/events/art-on-the-commons/

Video Critique Group is a monthly gathering for video, performance, and time-based artists to connect, share artwork, give and receive critical feedback, and participate in discussions. 

All are welcome to this free monthly event.  You do not need to bring artwork in order to participate.  If you would like to present artwork, you are required to submit through the website prior to the event:  http://400westrich.com/art/video-critique-group/

The group meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 400 West Rich St. in a lounge on the second floor.  2-3 artists will present each evening.  Video screening should be under 10 minutes. 

 Please see the attached map for the correct entrance.  The building is kept locked, so you will need to text the posted phone number to be let in. 

Please share this information with anyone you think might be interested. 

Email Sarah if you have any questions:  bellachroma@gmail.com  And please join our Facebook Group to keep updated:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/748985465196109/ 

Thank you for your time, and happy new year!  

Sarah Weinstock

www.bellachroma.com

With curators like Leigh Gleason, Curator of Collections, California Museum of Photography, and Shana Nys Dambrot, Critic for L.A. Weekly, Whitehot Magazine, Huffington Post, and Art Ltd, the LACDA 2015 International Juried Competition will be nothing short of spectacular this year. 

Los Angeles Center for Digital Art (LACDA) 2015 International Juried Competition will exhibit from March 12 through April 4, 2015, with an Artist's Reception Thursday, March 12 from 7 - 9 PM.

All styles of artwork and photography in which digital processes of any kind were integral to the creation of the images are eligible for submission! Entrants must submit three JPEG files of original work via online registration only. <--Step 1

Upload your images here <-- Step 2

Deadline for entries is February 23, 2015!!

Don't worry, there are definitely prizes for the top winners of the competition!

The selected winner receives 10 prints up to 44x60 inches on canvas or museum quality paper (approximately a $2,500-$3,000 value) to be shown in a solo exhibition in our main gallery. The exhibit will be widely promoted and will include a reception for the artist.

Second place prizes: Ten second place winners will receive one print of their work up to 24x36 inches ($150-$200 in value) to be included in the winners' exhibits and opening.

Winners will be announced March 2, 2015.

Click here for more information, and check out what else LACDA has planned!

Modern Primitiva: An Illumination 

OAL member, Todd Hickerson, will be showing individual and collaborative work at the exhibition. 

March 9--28 

Opening Reception: Friday, March 13th 6-9pm 

Featuring individual and collaborative works by Todd hickerson, Lena Simonian, and Eric Immelt. 

An exhibition exploring the iconic artistry of Oceanic culture blending primitive expressions with modern media and techniques. 

the lighting portion of the show is inspired by the illuminating spirit of Papua New Guinea and its graphical representations of life, ancestry, and traditions. 

Gallery 831 

831 S Front St 

Columbus, OH 43206 

http://www.clayspace831.com/ 

Gallery Hours: Monday-Friday 3-9pm & Saturday 1-6pm

R.A.W. Gallery in Downtown Columbus is hosting the 2nd Annual Art Collector's Show, in which the owner of an artwork exhibits his or her favorite pieces of art!

Join us this Friday, January 23rd from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at R.A.W. Gallery for the Art Collector's Show Reception to experience this rare show in which artists, collectors, art enthusiasts, and art lovers may understand why an Art Collector chose a particular piece of original art to purchase and appreciate all their own. 

Check out what some of central Ohio's collectors are, well, collecting and why.

R.A.W. Gallery hours of operation are Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 12:00 PM (noon) to 5 pm, or by appointment. Contact gallery owner, George Leach, for information.