CWCA committed to supporting women in the arts
CWCA NEWS  July 24, 2010
news from CWCA/info/opportunities
In This Issue
Meeting JULY 27
ART CALL - CWCA
ART CALL - WMG
ART CALL - Koehnline
CWCA RETREAT
James N. Wood Dies
Golden Paint Class
Art Dates, News, Resources
WCA mission statement
BLOGS
 Quick Links
Our Sponsors
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NEXT MEETING
Tuesday, July 27, 7:00 p.m.
AT: Karen Perl's house, 330 Darrow, Evanston.  Darrow is one block south of Oakton and east of Dodge (California in Chicago). 
Phone # 312.504-2800.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Saturday, November 6
Tour of Casa Bonita Apartments on Ridge, south of Howard Street in Chicago. Tour a by-gone era apartment plus artists' studios and apartments.  Details to follow.
"Chicago Art - Urban Pulse" member exhibit
Chicago Art - Urban Pulse member exhibit
ART CALL - CWCA

CHICAGO WOMEN'S CAUCUS FOR ART
invites you to exhibit in the CWCA members' exhibit: "CHICAGO ART- URBAN PULSE"

 
We are very excited about exhibiting this year at:
Tom Robinson Gallery in Chicago

DATE OF SHOW: October 9 - October 30, 2010
HAND DELIVER ART WORK: Saturday, October 2, 11 - 8 p.m.
ARTISTS' RECEPTION: Saturday, October 9, 4 - 8 p.m.
CLOSING RECEPTION: Saturday, October 30, 3 - 6 p.m.
PICK UP WORK: Saturday, October 30, 3 - 6 p.m.
CWCA is not responsible for artworks left after this date.

To Enter Please:

1. get the PDF:
http://www.chicagowca.com/images/CWCA2010octmemberprospectus.pdf

2. then either snail mail the bottom portion OR
go on-line and fill out the form. This year we will email you a reminder with your show info, if you enter online.
http://survey.constantcontact.com/survey/a07e2ysliqegbgzlq8e/start

Both of these links are on the CWCA home page:
http://www.chicagowca.com
ART CALL - Woman Made Gallery
 
"Mothers"

Call For Entries - open to women only
Deadline for entries: August 11, 2010
Exhibition Dates: November 5 - December 23, 2010
"Mothers" PDF:
http://www.womanmade.org/pdfs/mothers2010

"Girl, Please!"
Call For Entries - open to all gender
Deadline for entries: August 11, 2010
Exhibition Dates: November 5 - December 23, 2010
"Girl, Please!" PDF:
http://www.womanmade.org/pdfs/girlplease2010

"The American Dream: A Juxtaposition"
Call For Entries - open to women only
Deadline for entries: October 20, 2010
Exhibition Dates: January 21 - February 24, 2011
"The American Dream: A Juxtaposition" PDF:
http://www.womanmade.org/pdfs/americandream2011

"14th International Open"
Call For Entries - open to women only
Deadline for entries: November 10, 2010
Exhibition Dates: March 4 - April 28, 2011
"14th International Open" PDF:
http://www.womanmade.org/pdfs/international2011
ART CALL - Koehnline Museum
 
"Women Artists - No Place Like Home: Examining Changing Landscapes in Our Lives"

Call For Entries - Women Artists
Deadline for entries: September 1, 2010
Sponsored by the Koehnline Museum of Art and theWomen's and Gender Studies Program at Oakton Community College
Where: Koehnline Museum of Art, Oakton Community College, 1600 East Golf Road, Des Plaines, IL, 847-635-2633
Exhibit: Thursday, October 21, through Saturday, November 6, 2010. Reception: Thursday, October 21, 2010, from 5 to 8 p.m.
Catalog: A catalog of the exhibition will be produced.
For complete details and the submission form please go to:
http://www.oakton.edu/newsevents/events/WGS_art_entry.pdf
For questions, please call Nathan Harpaz, manager of the Koehnline Museum of Art, 847-635-2633

more info on CWCA blog:
http://cwcacalls.blogspot.com/2010/07/women-artists-no-place-like-home.html
CWCA RETREAT
CWCA is planning a "retreat" (fun week-end) in Two Rivers, WI.  We need to know what dates may be convenient for you.  There is an Inn or hotel up there as  well as Margaret Lutze has a summer home.  Here are a couple of dates: July 30 - Aug. 1, Aug. 6 - 8, or in Sept.
 
Call Dale Osterle for details: 815.751-7646
James N. Wood has died

"James N. Wood, who was the director of the Art Institute of Chicago for 25 years and took over as president and chief executive of the Getty Trust in Los Angeles in 2006, helping to steer it through a turbulent period, died Friday at his home in the Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles. He was 69 and also had a home in Bristol, R.I.

 

Mr. Wood died of natural causes, the trust said, but no cause of death was announced.

In his years at the Chicago institute, Mr. Wood became one of the most respected museum leaders in the country, overseeing an expansion of its world-class collection, renovations of all its departments, the construction of a new wing and the initial planning for a second addition.

He also helped conceive well-regarded exhibitions - a Monet retrospective in 1995 and a van Gogh and Gauguin show in 2001 - that broke attendance records for the museum.
       - The New York Times Art & Design
To see the entire article and access the links:
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/15/arts/design/15wood.html?_r=1

Golden Paint Class
Instructor Sandra Bacon (CWCA member) has an Encaustic Class in Batavia, IL 630-761-9977
Sat Aug 21, 12-5pm
See the CWCA member blog for more info:
http://cwcamemberblog.blogspot.com/2010/05/golden-paint-classes-for-summer.html

CHECK OUT THE BLOG FOR MORE CLASSES
Check out the member news, services, and classes

http://cwcacalls.blogspot.com/

Check out new art calls - new posts

http://cwcamemberblog.blogspot.com/

Art Dates, News & Resources

For Gallery NEWS:
chicagogallerynews

CAR - another great resource:
www.chicagoartistsresource.org

Another Resource for opportunities:
http://artdeadline.com/

another "ART LETTER" from Paul Klein
http://www.artletter.com/

Red Tape Theatre
redtapetheatre

GUERRILLA GIRLS ON TOUR!
http://www.guerrillagirlsontour.blogspot.com/
WCA mission statement

WCA Mission Statement:

Statement of Purpose
long version
The mission of the Women's Caucus for Art is to create a community through art, education, and social activism.
short version
The mission of WCA is to create community through art, education, and social activism.

We are committed to:
- recognizing the contributions of women in the arts
- providing women with leadership opportunities and professional development
- expanding networking and exhibition opportunities for women
- supporting local, national, and global art activism advocating for equity in the arts for all
BLOGS:
Please visit the CWCA blogs for more information.
To do so you can use the links to the left or below to get the latest posts and more info:
The CWCA member blog has the latest posts on member info, exhibits and other information.
The CWCA calls blog has information on calls for exhibit and other opportunities.

To post to one of the blogs email to chicagowca@gmail.com the name of the event and details along with a photo if available. Please state in your email "To Post on Blog".
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Committed to supporting women in the arts.
  • Education about the contributions of women artists
  • Opportunities for the exhibition of women's work
  • Publication of women's writing about art
  • Inclusion of women in the history of art
  • Professional equity for all
  • Respect for all individuals without discrimination
  • Supporting legislation relevant to our goals
Funding for CWCA programs and events is provided by a City Arts Grant from The Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs.
Chicago Women's Caucus for Art was Established in 1973
meetings every 4th tuesday

NEXT MEETING - July 27, 2010          www.chicagowca.com       chicagowca@gmail.com