SHOW DATES
Friday, February 1, 2019 thru Thursday, February 21, 2019
Venue: Betsy Lueke Creative Arts Center, 1100 West Clark Ave, Burbank, CA 91506
The Betsy Lueke Creative Arts Center is a Municipal Gallery under the auspices of the Burbank Park, Recreation and Community Services Department. The purpose of the Gallery is to offer to the community of Burbank and experience in art viewing as well as the opportunity for artists to display their work. The gallery strives to present a variety of art experiences. All work must be appropriate for viewers of all ages ad this Gallery is part of a multi9-purpose Art Center.
JUROR – Vanessa Lemen
Vanessa Lemen is a painter who lives and works in Carlsbad, CA. Her work has shown in galleries and exhibitions nationwide and is in private collections internationally. She is represented by Rehs Contemporary Galleries in NYC, and her work can also be found at the online gallery EveryDayOriginal.com and IXgallery.com.
She and her husband, Ron, together run an online program, Lemenaid.com, instructing art and mentoring artists, as well as instructing at workshops in various locations across the country, including The Fantastic Workshop with One Fantastic Week, and yearly week-long intensive creative excursions with Legendeer.
Described through metaphorical imagery, it's excerpted from her personal journey and reflection that she credits most as the inspiration for her work, and rolling with the unexpected as the very nature of her process. Each piece she creates seems to come from a chaos, and in it, she is able to create a place of reflection and curiosity, a balance of the deep-seated and the unknown, with areas of rest and of movement that intertwines to form a calm amid the chaos.
For more information about our juror, visit VanessaLemenArt.com and vanessalemen on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter
CALL FOR ENTRIES – DEADLINE:
SUNDAY, January 6, 2019: Entry cutoff
Artwork will be juried using digital images (jpgs) through Online Juried Shows: http://www.onlinejuriedshows.com/
Submitted artwork reflects the artist’s interpretation of the theme, “BLUE”
We are looking for artwork that reflects the artist’s interpretation of any subject enhanced through the use of the color or emotion BLUE. The use of Blue in the work has no required framework---from a completely blue image to a single BLUE dot---the decision is for the artist alone. The color BLUE can convey many emotions and feelings; beauty, cold, love, material, ice, melancholy, and political are some examples. BLUE may define a focal point that carries the viewer more deeply into the message or it may bring the viewer closer emotionally to a way which magnifies and reinforces their feelings about the artwork. All submissions, which can be expressed from representational to abstract, are welcome.
ELIGIBILITY: The California Art League Exhibit, “Blue” is an open exhibit, open to all artists located anywhere in the United States. Membership dues for 2019 must be paid in full (on the CAL website.) First time new members only will pay a discounted 2019 membership fee of $25.00. This can be done on the CAL web site under the “Join Us” tab on the home page. Read that section carefully. If their work is accepted into the exhibit by the juror, they become exhibiting members of CAL.
TOTAL NUMBER OF PIECES ACCEPTED IN GALLERY AND PER ARTIST: In the gallery, up to sixty-2D WORKS NOT OVER 30” WIDE and UP TO ten-3D WORKS NOT OVER 30” WIDE will be accepted. Due to the space limitations in the gallery, no more than three works from any artist will be on view.
NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTANCE or rejection into exhibit: By e-mail no later than January 14, 2019
DROP-OFF/ TAKE-IN
Wednesday, January 30, 2019, 9:00 am to 12:00 noon.
Local artists whose work is juried into the show should hand deliver accepted artwork with artwork/artist ID form attached, to the Betsy Lueke Creative Arts Center Gallery, 1100 West Clark Ave., Burbank CA 91506. (Near the intersection of Olive and Victory Blvd.) Gallery phone is 818-238-5397.
SHIPPING INFORMATION FOR OUT-OF-THE-AREA ARTISTS
Non-local artists whose work is accepted may ship their artwork to Kenneth Ronney for delivery to the exhibit at the Betsy Lueke Gallery. Schedule shipping to arrive on or before Monday, January 28, 2019.
On all shipments, include Ken's phone, 818-996-1630 and e-mail, Kronney@aol.com. You MUST include a prepaid return shipping label or check made out to CAL for return postage.
If using US Postal service, ship to Kenneth Ronney, 7357 Hesperia Ave, Reseda, CA 91335.
For Fed Ex, ship to K. Ronney, C/O Fed Ex Office Print & Ship Center, 9000 Tampa Ave, Northridge, CA 91324.
If Using UPS, ship to K. Ronney, C/O the UPS Store, 17216 Saticoy St, Van Nuys, CA 91406.
Be sure to include Ken’s e-mail and phone # in the address, so the carrier can notify him when the work arrives. Otherwise he will not have any way of knowing you have shipped the work and it will not be picked up. Kronney@aol.com, tel: 818 996-1630
Do not ship directly to the Betsy Lueke gallery. No one there is authorized to accept shipped work.
Contact Ken with shipping information, tracking number.
Do not under any circumstances use loose Styrofoam “peanuts” to pack artwork. Work packed this way will be immediately rejected when the box is opened.
RECEPTION & AWARDS PRESENTATION
Friday Evening, February 1, 2019 from 7:00 to 9:00
TAKE-DOWN & ARTWORK PICK- UP
Friday, February 22, 2019 from 9:00 to noon. (Please sign out before you leave the gallery). Artists and clients must pick up work the day after the exhibit closes. Strictly adhere to the timeframe. Gallery staff must prepare the gallery for the next show on the same day.
LOCATION
the Betsy Lueke Creative Arts Center Gallery, 1100 West Clark Ave., Burbank CA 91506
REGULAR GALLERY HOURS
Monday thru Thursday, 9:00 am to 9:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am to 7:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Gallery is closed on Sunday.
SELECTIONS OF AWARDS
Awards for “Blue” will be juried by Vanessa Lemen.
If her schedule allows, she will select the awards in person after artwork has been delivered.
AWARDS *
Awards and prizes will be presented at the Awards Reception:
BEST OF SHOW $300
First Place $200
Second Place $150
Third Place $100
Various Merchandise Awards
Various Honorable Mentions
ARTWORK SUBMISSION CRITERIA AND CONTENT
Artwork entries must be original and of the artist’s own execution, completed by the entrant within the past 3 years, and not previously shown in any CAL (or VAG) Juried Show. DO NOT SUBMIT student work, workshop work, paint-along work, copycat work or works which violate copyright laws.
Once artwork is submitted it may not be withdrawn by the artist. Accepted artwork must remain hanging until the end of the show. Do not ask to remove the work before the end of the show. No exceptions. If you cannot pick up the work yourself, arrange for a friend or relative to pick it up.
ARTWORK FORMAT, PRESENTATION & SIZE REQUIREMENTS
Artwork submissions are limited to five (5) original artworks per artist in the following media: drawing, photographs and digital art, mixed media and painting and sculpture. Maximum size is 30” wide. Maximum weight for sculptures is 100 lbs., but artist must be prepared to lift, install or place the work on pedestal themselves. The gallery has approximately 40 pedestals for smaller sculptures.
The following are the gallery requirements and must be strictly adhered to:
Mats
Neutral color, neatly cut, no colored mats. Colored liners are acceptable.
Frames
All work should be framed or canvas edges should be painted if no frame.
Metal or neutral narrow wood frames
All work must be ready to hang with securely attached wire. Wire ends should be wrapped with tape so sharp ends do not injure staff handling paintings. SAWTOOTH HANGARS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.
Glass/Plexiglas
All works on paper (drawings, watercolors, chalk or charcoal pieces) must be matted, framed and covered with glass or Plexiglas. Works over 18” x 24” must be under Plexiglas to limit weight.
Ceramics/Glasswork
All pieces must be fired and auxiliary pieces securely attached. Work must not contain sharp points or edges and must be securely attached to pedestals with quake mount. THE ARTIST MUST SUPPLY QUAKE MOUNT IF NEEDED.
ENTRY SIZES AND FEES
Entries will be made on line to Online Juried Shows: http://www.onlinejuriedshows.com/
Artwork submissions are limited to five (5) original artworks per artist in the following media: drawing, mixed media, painting, photography and sculpture. Size limits: Paintings and other 2D work is limited 30” wide. Sculptures, 30” X 30” footprint. (no weight limits, but sculptor must move work).
One or two entries: $40.00 for CAL members in good standing. New members only add $25 for 2019 membership..one time only.
Entrants may enter additional artwork for an additional $5 each up to a total of 5 entries. Payment is made through Juried Online Shows via credit card or Pay Pal. Fees are non-refundable. There is no guarantee of acceptance into the show.
FORMAT FOR DIGITAL IMAGES (JPGS) AND HOW TO SEND THEM All entries must be submitted in a digital JPEG format. Take with a digital camera. If the background cannot be completely cropped out, take photo on a black background without a mat and not through glass. Image quality is critical: Poor photography and presentation may affect acceptance by the juror. The digital image must represent the painting.
If your 2D work has special details that your primary (overall) image cannot properly display, you may enter the work as a 3D work instead. Then you can include 1 or 2 supplemental images of details to show these special qualities. The other information about size and medium will clearly indicate it is really a 2D work, so there will not be any ambiguity about what it actually is.
Artwork which involves motion is difficult to show properly on OJS so brief video clips of said artwork can be sent via email to Margie Murray at: Paintergal@gmail.com for forwarding to the juror.
Directions for submitting work to Juried Online Shows is clearly described on the website in several topics listed on the sidebar of the main page:
http://www.onlinejuriedshows.com/HowToEnter.aspx
If all else fails, email Margie paintergal@gmail.com
(747) 322-9306 for questions (Please leave a message which includes your phone number, who you are and why you are calling and I will return your call.
NOTIFICATION
All members submitting work will be notified of acceptance by E-MAIL by January 14, 2019.
RELEASE OF LIABILITY
By signing the ID/Take-in Form, the artist acknowledges that all reasonable care will be taken to safeguard the artwork and the premises and said person accepts that CAL and its agents, associates, directors, officers and volunteers, Betsy Lueke Creative Arts Center staff and volunteers will not be responsible for any damage, injury, liability loss or theft should any occur. Insurance for artworks entered in this show is each individual artist’s responsibility.
REPRODUCTION OF ARTWORK IMAGES
Any artwork entered in this show may be reproduced for advertising, marketing, and promotional purposes for this show or future shows without consent of or notification to the artist or the artist’s agent.
SALES
All sales are final and will be handled at the venue. The Betsy Lueke Creative Arts Center will receive a 25% commission on sales. The artist will receive 75%. Sales tax must be collected on all sales. The artists are responsible for payment of sales tax to the state. A credit card reader will be available at the opening reception. All other times sales must be made by check or cash. All works will remain in the show until the show ends.
Any artwork without a sale price on the entry form will be considered “Not for Sale” (NFS) Prices cannot be changed from those stated at submission.
COLLECTORS MAILING LIST:
In order to try to generate more sales, we are hoping that all of our artists will share the email addresses of three or four of their collectors. That way when we announce the show, we can send out announcements to a wide range of prospective collectors and make our shows even more exciting and relevant.
TAKE-DOWN AND PICK-UP
All artwork must be picked up on
Friday, February 22, 2019, 9:00 am to noon.
SHIPPED WORK WILL BE RETURNED IN ORIGINAL BOXES USING THE PRE-PAID RETURN SHIPPING LABEL PROVIDED BY THE ACCEPTED ARTIST.
NO STORAGE IS AVAILABLE. IF YOU CANNOT PICK UP YOUR ARTWORK, PLEASE MAKE ARRANGEMENTS FOR SOMEONE TO PICK IT UP FOR YOU.
EXHIBIT CONTACT: Margie Murray
paintergal@gmail.com
Phone: (747) 322-9306