La Jolla Art Association eNews
November 10, 2005

Exhibition Openings in 2006

There are still openings in the exhibition schedule for 2006. Only about half of our members have signed up for exhibition dates for next year. The calendar was recently opened up to artists who would like to request a second opportunity to exhibit in 2006. Check the 2006 Exhibition Schedule on the website. Shows with fewer than 12 members are still open to add new exhibiting members. Send your reqest for exhibition dates to exhibitions@lajollaart.org.

Gallery Transition Crew's Role and Exhibition Procedures Changed

At the Board meeting November 7, the LJAA Board reconsidered the role of the Gallery Transition Crews and the general reluctance of exhibiting artists to have the GTC decide the presentation of their exhibitions. To retain some key benefits of having an experienced crew on hand during installation of exhibits - knowledge of how to use the hanging hardware, how to solve hanging problems without damaging the walls, and how to prepare professional labels and ensure proper documentation, we will continue to have GTC but with redefined roles.

The exhibiting artists will resume creative control of the presentation of their show. Gallery Transition Crews will continue to provide the artworks lists and labels, help the concluding show remove their work, accept the incoming work for the new show, and supervise the hanging according to LJAA standards. The show group will do the actual hanging, but the GTC will offer assistance as to how to use the hanging hardware, physically protect the gallery, and maintain LJAA’s professional appearance.

Member News

Barbara Siegal's watercolor "Street Scene Sunset" took first prize at the Clairemont Art Guild show at Bard Hall. Juried by Joan Hansen, the juror said she liked the painting "because of the use of strong color and the way it popped." The gallery is located at 4190 Front Street, across from the UCSD Medical Center. The show is there for the month of November and the reception is Tuesday, November 15 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. All are invited.

Mollie Kellogg is exhibiting at the San Carlos Branch Library, 7265 Jackson Dr., San Diego, November 8 - November 30, 2005. She is also featured at Bard Hall Gallery, First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Diego, 4190 Front Street, Hillcrest, from December 1 - January 31, 2006. RECEPTION: Tuesday, January 17, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Opportunities for Artists

Call for Artists for Urban Trees 3 Exhibit

The complete Call for Artists with detailed submittal requirements is available on the Public Art section of the Port web site, Port of San Diego Urban Trees, or call (619) 686-7246 or email publicart@portofsandieog.org.

The Port of San Diego is issuing a Call for Artists to participate in its Urban Trees 3 temporary art exhibit. The exhibit offers participating artists a unique opportunity to showcase original sculptural artworks against the beautiful backdrop of San Diego Bay along the North Embarcadero. Up to 30 Urban Tree artworks will be selected through a juried competition conducted by the Port's public art committee. The competition is open to anyone who can complete the requirements specified in the Call to Artists, including the design, fabrication and delivery of the artworks.

Selected artists will receive a loan fee for their artworks, which shall remain on public exhibit for one year from installation. Artworks are for sale, and the previous two exhibits resulted in multiple sales and artist commissions. Proposals are due at the Port of San Diego no later than 5:00 PM, December 7, 2005.

"International Digital Fine Art Exhibition" call for entries -- The Museum of the Living Artist (San Diego, California) announces a call to artists for the "International Digital Fine Art Exhibition", April 29 - June 12, 2006. The exhibit is sponsored by SONY and offers $6000 in cash awards. Open to all digital or digitally-based art. Deadline: December 9, 2005. $20 entry fee. Send SASE to: San Diego Art Institute- Museum of the Living Artist, 1439 El Prado, House of Charm, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA 92101-1617 or visit: http://www.sandiego-art.org. Questions? Contact Tim Field at director@sandiego-art.org or call 619- 236-0011.

For more Call for Entries: Art Shows, Juried Exhibitions & Competitions for Artists: visit http://www.artshow.com/juriedshows/

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