December 2013 
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Patchogue Arts Gallery & Office
20 Terry St., Suite 116
Patchogue, NY 11772
631-627-8686
info@patchoguearts.org
PatchogueArts.org

Gallery Hours:
Thurs./Fri. 2:00-7:30 PM
Sat./Sun. 1:00-5:00 PM


Make a Donation
 
Join us for an artist reception on 
Sunday, December 8 from 2:00-4:00 PM at Roast Coffee & Tea Trading Co. 

PAMELA VARACEK

Patchogue Arts Council Members Gallery in Roast
December 1 - January 11, 2014
Reception: Sunday, December 8, from 2:00-4:00 PM

Painting is the process of the unconscious revealing itself for Pamela Varacek. Her art is very intuitive, having no preconceived idea or plan. Her paintings develop over the course of their creation, allowing the artist to truly express her whimsical imagination. A base layer of paint is spread across the entire canvas with the artist then adding more layers on top. Each layer of paint is a metamorphosis, revealing specific images the artist then brings to the forefront of the canvas. She aspires to form a deep connection with her audience through her work. Her work warrants an emotional response.
Patchogue Arts Council Visual Arts Opportunities

Visual Arts Committee
The Patchogue Arts Council's Visual Arts Committee is seeking new members. The Visual Arts Committee plans the exhibitions at the Patchogue Arts Gallery located at 20 Terry St. as well as a number of satellite galleries.  Applicants should have at minimum a BFA or equivalent or demonstrable professional experience and be a member in good standing of the Patchogue Arts Council. Installation or exhibition experience preferred.  Qualified applicants should send resumes to John Cino, Visual Arts Chair and PAC President at JCinoSculptor@gmail.com.  Please put the phrase 'resumé visual arts committee' in the subject line.

Lobby Gallery
The Patchogue Arts Council's Visual Arts Committee is announcing an open call for exhibitors in its satellite gallery, the Lobby Gallery, located inside the Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts, 71 E. Main St., Patchogue.  Exhibitions are normally 7-8 weeks in length with five exhibitions scheduled per year.  All art must be wall mounted. The Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts estimates a minimum of 10,000 visitors in a typical two-month span.  Send a minimum of six jpegs of current work and a one page exhibition record to info@patchoguearts.org.  Please put the phrase 'exhibition at the Lobby Gallery' in the subject line.

Members Gallery in Roast Coffee & Tea Trading Co.
The Patchogue Arts Council's Visual Arts Committee is announcing an open call for exhibitors in its satellite gallery at Roast Coffee & Tea Trading Co., 41 E. Main St., Patchogue.  Exhibitions are normally of 7-8 weeks with six exhibitions scheduled per year. The Gallery at Roast Coffee & Tea Trading Co. is dedicated to work of members of the Patchogue Arts Council. All applicants must be a member in good standing of the Patchogue Arts Council.  All work must be wall mounted. Send a minimum of six jpegs of current work and a one page exhibition record to jtschuck@gmail.com.  Please put the phrase 'exhibition at Roast Coffee' in the subject line.

Draft Request for Proposals
The Patchogue Arts Council (PAC), as consultant to the Community Development Agency (CDA), is requesting proposals for a public mural at Furman Square in the Village of Patchogue NY on a south-facing exterior building wall located at 26 South Ocean Avenue.  The mural will be seen looking north toward the intersection of South Ocean Avenue and Main Street, long known as the Famous Four Corners.

The intersection has historical significance as the commercial center of Patchogue Village dating back to the 19th century.  The most iconic building was Swezey's Department Store on the northwest corner of the intersection.  It and other buildings that once were visible from the proposed mural site are well documented in historic photographs available online and in the history room of the Patchogue-Medford Library.

The artist is encouraged to present a proposal that is a personal interpretation of the vibrancy and architecture associated with the view described above circa 1900.

              

Timeline:
  • Proposals must be received by January 24, 2014 to be considered.
  • Artists will be notified by March 1, 2014.
  • Work on the mural will commence in spring, 2014, as weather permits.
  • Work will be completed and unveiled by July 4, 2014, weather permitting.
Selection Process:

All proposals will be reviewed by a PAC selection committee, which will present its three strongest proposals to the CDA in February of 2014.

Submission Requirements:
  • Resumé showing past successful mural projects.
  • Images of recent work that reflect the stylistic direction of the proposal.
  • A sketch of the proposed mural.
  • In order to be selected, artists will be required to provide evidence of legal residency in the US and proof of being 18 years or older.
  • Submit proposals to the Patchogue Arts Council at publicspace@patchoguearts.org.
Stipend:

The selected artist will receive a stipend of $7,000 from which the artist must cover the cost of materials which must be weatherproof and approved by the PAC committee.

Patchogue Arts Council Photography Club
 
Meetings are held every second Wednesday of the month at the BrickHouse Brewery and Restaurant upstairs in Shand's Loft from 7:30-9:30 PM and are open to both beginners and experts.

The  assignment/contest for this month can be found on our Facebook page (see link below). Photographers can upload their photos to our blog, and members can vote on their favorites - all done anonymously.

Yearly memberships are $70 for PAC members, $100 for non-PAC members, $35 for student PAC members, and $65 for student non-PAC members. For more information please contact Chairman Titus Kana at 212-685-9710 or titus@kanaphoto.com 
 
CONNECTING THROUGH OUR STORIES 

The Patchogue Arts Council and Herstory Writer's Workshop invites you to join our ongoing memoir-writing workshop, Bridges To Justice.  Join men and women from all walks of life as they share their true stories about their efforts to create a more equitable and inclusive world.  Erika Duncan, Herstory founder, novelist, and former writer for The New York Times Long Island Weekly, facilitates this free weekly workshop designed to unite and inspire our community.  No writing experience is necessary, simply the desire to connect through your story and the stories of the other participants.   

The Bridges To Justice workshop meets every Wednesday from 10:00 AM to Noon at the Patchogue Arts Gallery located at 20 Terry Street in Patchogue.  It was made possible thanks to the generous support of the Knapp-Swezey Foundation, Briarcliffe College, and the New York State Council on the Arts.   For more information, email literaryarts@patchoguearts.com.
 
 
Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts       
71 E. Main St., Patchogue  
631-207-1313   
   
December 6, 7:00 PM 

 

Presented by Ovations Dance Repertory
December 7, 1:00 & 7:00 PM
December 8, 1:00 & 6:00 PM  

 

December 13-29, various times, visit www.pacsc.org for more info.
Plaza Cinema & Media Arts Center  
631-438-0083   20 Terry St., Patchogue  
Visit plazamac.org for current screenings and more information.
   
Islip Art Museum 
50 Irish Lane, East Islip   
Visit islipartmuseum.org for current for more information  

Islip Art Museum
Works from FGM 2013
Curated By Beth Giacummo
September 22 - December 29

Islip Art Museum 
New York Bound: International Book Art Biennial 
Curated By Dorothea Fleiss  
September 22 - December 29   

 

Local Events and Opportunities  


Patchogue Garden Club Presents A Christmas House Tour   
"Homes for the Holidays" 
Sunday, December 8 from 1:00-5:00 PM
Tickets available November 2 - December 8 at Country Junque, Remember Yesteryear, and the Patchogue Chamber of Commerce.  $20 per person; for more information call Mary Ann at 289-8122 or Karen at 758-2671.  Please, no children under 12.  Sorry, no refunds.  A residential tour of Artspace and its holiday gift sale are included.  Proceeds to benefit Patchogue Village Beautification. 
   

 
The Spirituality of Paul Simon    
Music performed by Jack's Waterfall; written by Dwight Lee Wolter.  Sunday, December 8 at 7:00 PM at the Congregational Church of Patchogue, 95 E. Main St., Patchogue. $10 suggested donation, call 631-475-1235 for more information. 
Patchogue Sketch Club
The Patchogue Sketch Club was created for the purpose of getting people together to discover the value of sketching. Sketching itself is its own art form; sketching helps artists "see" better and enhances drawing skills. Sketching is also a fun way of recording the world around us much more intimately than a camera.

For more information about upcoming sketch outings and gatherings visit their blog at