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CWCA NEWS FEB 15, 2012
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In Memory of Frances Callaway Parks
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NEXT MEETING

 

Our next monthly meeting will be 

Tuesday, February 28 at 6:30 p.m at the Avram Eisen Gallery, 5202 N. Damen, Chicago.  The meeting will last until 8:00 p.m. and then Jimmy Wilnewic will speak about his work.  Jimmy is in a two-person show, The Big, The Bold, The Beautiful with Andy Finkel.

 

Please bring a snack or drink to share.  

A big thanks to Avram Eisen for hosting CWCA.

 
Arlene
847.674-0321
ART CALL

 

CWCA Exhibition at Northern Trust to Celebrate Women's History Month, March 1st to 31, 2012. 

 

 

TO EXHIBIT - get YOUR INFO  to Judith Roth, judithroth.art@gmail.com, BEFORE February 17 because she needs to give them a list of the pieces. Details: 847.650-6516.

 

CWCA members are invited
to show  2-D work in honor of Women's History Month at the Northern Trust Bank, 50 S. La Salle St., Chicago, March 1 - 31.  
Reception: March 1, time to be announced. 
Works must be delivered Wednesday, Feb. 22, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. 

You can show up to three pieces.  
1 - 3 small works; OR 1 - 2 medium or large pieces.  

If you cannot deliver the piece(s)  yourself, please call the following members to make arrangements for them to take the piece downtown.  Judith Roth, 847.650-5816; Sandy Holubow, 312.943-7077, Jeanine Hill-Soldner, 847.854-6651.  

Affix a label to the back of the painting with the following:
Name, address, phone number, title of piece, size of piece, medium, $ amount of piece.   

Also e-mail this information to Judith Roth, judithroth.art@gmail.com

Northern Trust will exhibit  work of any media which is not offensive, intentionally or unintentionally controversial in nature, displays no nudity or objectionable themes.  They have the right to reject or remove any item from the exhibit.  All works must be ready for hanging. No fee to exhibit.  More details to follow.

 

Arlene

847.674-0321

 

 

NCWCA EXHIBIT: Title: "CONSEQUENCES NATIONAL JURIED EXHIBITION"

 

Description: Consequences: aftermath, effect, conclusion, outcome, payback, repercussion, result, fallout, reaction, spin-off, inference, distinction, importance, or significant. Robert Louis Stevenson wrote, "Everyone, sooner or later, sits down to a banquet of consequences."  Arc Gallery is looking for contemporary works that will fill its space with a smorgasbord of perspectives on this theme. Dark, humorous, quirky or twisted, interpret the theme as you like.

 

Juror: Donna Seager of Seager Gray Gallery, Mill Valley, CA

Juror's Award:  Juror's Award ribbon and certificate awarded to three works that express the most imaginative interpretation of "Consequences."

 

Eligibility:  Artists residing in the continental United States

 

Submission Fee:  $35

 

Media:  Sculpture, painting, drawing, photo, printmaking, ceramics, assemblage, collage, mixed media, fiber art, artist book.

Deadline:  February 24, 2012

Exhibition Dates: May 12, 2012 - June 2, 2012. May 12 Opening Reception.

Split on sales: 60/40 between artist & gallery.   

Online Prospectus & Application:  
http://www.arc-sf.com/submissions.html

 

 

 

10th Annual ArtFutura 2012: Art in Motion.  Open to 2D media.  Work should address the theme of "Motion"  Fees: $30/3 pieces.  Deadline: April 2.  For application: contact Alex Kapordelis, 312.238-1281, 
NEWS

"Art Chicago is no more. Held at the Merchandise Mart and re-branded Next Art Chicago, the show closed with little warning yesterday. No one is happy to hear that the large corporate entity, who "had the resources to survive the economic swings in the art market" has left the Midwestern art market for good. All eyes turn towards Exposition Chicago (interview link), but there is still a wistfulness that we couldn't even have one calendar year with more than one major art fair. Not to mention the fact that when a large corporation crunches the numbers and subsequently throws up its hands and abandons our visual art scene, it's slightly depressing. So is the fact that we're going to stop updating Chicago Art Map due to lack of advertiser support." -

Kathryn Born

Founder, Chicago Art Magazine
 



There will be a new art fair, Expo Chicago, slated for Sept. 20 - 23 at Navy Pier.
EXHIBITS

 

NATIONAL VETERANS ART MUSEUM CELEBRATES INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY

WITH WOMEN VETERANS ART EXHIBITION

CWCA has been invited to co-sponsor the exhibition, Overlooked/Looked Over, featuring the art of eight women veterans.  The exhibition shines the light on the unique experiences of women during service in war and as a veteran .  CWCA members and friends are invited to the reception on Saturday March 10, noon to 4 p.m. Remarks at 1 p.m.  1801 S. Indiana Ave., Chicago, 312.326-0270.    

 

Don't Miss: "Not Ready to Make Nice: Guerrilla Girls, in the Artworld and Beyond," Columbia College, A + D Gallery, March 1 - April 21.  "Two plus Two = Jackson, Owens, Williams and Wheatley, four Chicago-based artists kick-off Black History Month, February 2 - March 23, Koehnline Museum of Art, Oakton Community College, Des Plaines, IL   


In Memory of Frances Callaway Parks:

 

We were saddened to hear that member Frances Callaway Parks passed away in December.  Frances was an artist, educator, lecturer, and a published poet and writer.  In 2001 Ms. Parks was one of five women in the arts awarded a life-long achievement award by CWCA  at the National Conference.  

JOB OPPORTUNITY:

 

The Art Institute of Chicago is seeking volunteer docents to help with school groups.  If interested contact the Art Institute for details.  

STUDIO SPACE:

 

Two painters looking for a third painter to share large, windowed, north light space, wi-fi, well-heated, north-side Cornelia Arts Building, 2nd floor, $200/month, email Nancy at rounderstudio@gmail.com. 
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:

You can post your own info on the blog and the calendar.
Download the instructional powerpoint:
http://www.chicagowca.com/uploadInstructions.html
Art Dates, News & Resources

a New Website!!
http://artendeavors.org*
A Website Dedicated to the
Education & Enrichment of
Art Students, Artists; and Art Lovers!

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/

ART PRESS & ART RESOURCE LISTS:
Compiled by Caroll Michels
Career coach and artist-advocate
Author of How to Survive & Prosper as an Artist: Selling Yourself without Selling Your Soul(Henry Holt & Company, 6th edition, 2009)
All lists may be used for multiple mailings at no extra charge. Lists
are updated on an ongoing basis. Orders are filled with  the most recent update.
International, National & Regional Art Press Contacts List, New York Area Art Press Contacts List, Art Critics List, Interior Design, Architecture & Landscape Design Press List, Museum and Independent Curators, Art Consultants,
http://www.carollmichels.com/resources/resources.htm
bert leveille in front of large painting
The mission of the Women's Caucus for Art is to create community through art, education and social activism.

We are committed to:
  • recognizing the contribution 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
Chicago Women's Caucus for Art was Established in 1973

 

 
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