Wednesday, December 9, 2009



Call for artists
www.mastersoftoday.com

SUBMIT FOR SELECTION
We are inviting contemporary artists to submit artworks for SELECTION in Creative GENIUS a new collectible global art book in Masters of Today series for collectors, museums, galleries, bookstores and eCommerce. The nominations and inclusions are judged solely by visuals submitted as attachment send to mastersoftoday.com The editors will review all submissions and make decisions on acceptance.
This is a selection process. The selection process is free-of-charges and makes no claim to a deal or to publishing agreement.
Masters of Today collectible collective art books series published over 700 artist profiles. Subsequent editions: Art Addiction 100 Contemporary Artists 2003, FAMOUS 121 Contemporary Artists 2007, MASTERS 117 Contemporary Artists 2008, TRENDS 136 Contemporary Artists 2008.

Artists wishing to enter an Artist Profile in Creative GENIUS should provide advertising materials* to the selection.- The completed Application Form.- 3~6 art works (email us JPG /TIFFs image files as 300 dpi/ 23 cm/ 9" side.- The works details : title, year, media, size- From 300 to 1300 words of critic or statement- The personal website- The place of residence and work- A photo of yourself (300 dpi/ 4 cm/ 1,5 in)

INCLUSION FEE POLICYAfter selection an editorial fee is requested to defray editorial and production expenses. Artists not affiliated with a museum, gallery or dealer are eligible for reduced advertising fees respectively 590 Euro for one-page and 990 Euro or the equivalent currency for two-page spreads (full rate 6890 Euro.)
The editorial fee applies exclusively to accepted submissions. Three copies of the book are given to each artist or gallery included. The fee should be provided by a gallery, corporation/individual contributor or self-provided after notification of acceptance and after receiving a layout alternative in the book.

DISTRIBUTIONMOTbooks distribution is through large book wholesalers and ecommerce channels in US bookstores and internationally including Barnes & Noble, Borders, Amazon ad more.

DEADLINEThe editing process is in progress. About 75 percent of the inclusions already completed. Submit ASAP.

BOOK SPECIFICATIONS Creative GENIUS- 100 Artists Collectible global art book ISBN: 978-91-89685-15-4 Estimated Release Date: 2009 Hardcover 256 PAGES Edited and Published by MOT Size: 8.5X8.5 IN. /22x22 cm.

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

SENSORIA


Artisan Callout for CPCC's Sensoria 2010, a celebration of the arts.


Become an artisan at Sensoria Saturday on CPCC's Central Campus

Saturday, April 17, 2010


More information:



Monday, October 19, 2009

Carolina Pottery Festival

Saturday, Nov 14, 2009
10-4
Cleveland County Fairgrounds
Shelby, NC
www.carolinapotteryfestival.org

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Gastonia's Fall Art Crawl

Click on the poster to see a larger version.

Monday, September 14, 2009

"Open" Art Crawl coming to Downtown Gastonia

Open- according to dictionary.com the word open has 88 definitions, which helps to explain why the fall Art Crawl in Downtown Gastonia is "Open". The Gastonia Downtown Development Corporation and the Downtown Businesses want to extend an "Open"- (inclusive, without restrictions) invitation to artists to create and display their best work.

If you are interested in participating in the Art Crawl please contact Ty Hobson at 912-507-0464, or Marni Peters at 443-416-9613, or Missy Turney at 704-865-5044.

Details:
When: Thursday November 12th from 5pm-9pm
Where: Downtown Gastonia

Thursday, September 10, 2009

Friday G-town Market

Starting tomorrow, Friday 11 September 2009 Downtown Gastonia will host the G-Town Friday Market. If you are interested in selling your art work at the market, please contact Pat Johnson at the phone number below.

Friday G-Town Market

The Standard Building

(Look for the Colorful Sails)

156 South Street

Gastonia, NC

10:00 a.m. till 5:30 p.m.

Fridays ONLY

(beginning)

September 11, 2009

Visit the market for fresh produce, pastries,

jams, bread and flowers! Stop by and pickup

your week-end “Goodies”!

(704)866-6906


Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Wildacres Art Retreat Sept 25-27

Are you a creative type who would like the opportunity to experiment with new art techniques and various mediums? Then be a part of a unique and inspiring weekend art retreat taught by prominent NC artist Louise Farley. This event is sponsored by the Charlotte Art League and will be held at Wildacres Mountain Learning Center in Little Switzerland, NC.

Using the movie Memoirs of a Geisha as a jumping off point we will use mixed media and collage to explore and express various images, emotions, and ideas gathered from your own personal experience or experience of the movie.

Dates Sept 25-27. $285 non members. http://www.charlotteartleague.org/
Facilitator & host Shanti Marie, 704-678-4442