Morris Open House: Sunday - October 26th.

Monthly Meeting - Tuesday Oct. 14th,.

Monthly meeting of the Mohave Artist's and Craftsman Guild, Tuesday the 14th of October. 6:00 PM visiting time, then the meeting.

David Jenkins is demonstrating and Robin is providing refreshments. Sheri

FRIDAY OPENING: Hooray for Harvest

Hooray for Harvest: Mixed Media Collage


FRIDAY OPENING

Date/Time: Friday, October 3, 5:00-7:00 PM


Artists: Claudia Whitefield and Skye McDaniel.
Refreshments will be served. Live entertainment by Triple Play.

Location: The Spinster, 116 North Fourth Street, Kingman, AZ 86401

More information: (928) 753-3660
http://www.spinsterinkingman.com/

Mohave County Fair - Congratulations Doris!

Congratulations to all who won ribbons. It was nice to see so many members of the Art Guild represented and with so many ribbons.

Special Congrats to Doris Lightwine for BEST in SHOW & Best in Class.

How many does this make Doris? All well deserved. But ya’ think you could let someone else win next year? (smile)

Stan,

SAC Laughlin Ranch art show Oct.25.&26.

Contact Lessandra at leosun@citlink.net for info .and applications regarding the SAC Laughlin Ranch art show Oct.25.&26.

ANNOUNCEMENT: Circle Art Show at Avi Resort

The Avi resort and Casino is presenting the, "Circle of Art show," November 21,22, & 23, 2008, in the River Garden Pavilion* 9AM -5PM.

For reservations contact, Elen Delongs, at 928-768-1488. Email: ocotillogallery@yahoo.com.

First Meeting September 9th!

Our first meeting of the year will be September 9th at the Mohave Museum. We are having a "Meet and Greet" with refreshments at 6:00 and the meeting will start at 6:30. Deborah Spots is scheduled to speak, and Holly and Dennis Schroeder will talk about their current Museum photo show.

We are in great need of a Membership and Publicity Chairman. Please let me know if you are willing to take these important jobs. Sheri Morris, 718-0791

Thanks from Doris (Calendar Submissions)

My thanks to all who sent in art for the H & H calendar.
The following will be represented in the 2009 calendar: Sheri Morris, Rosanne Rosenberg, Shelly Lossing, Patsy Chapin, Sally Leibold, Ed Morris, Doris Lightwine, Stan Coller, Richard Leibold, David Jenkins, Kay Ellermann and Piper Ballou.

Doris

County Fair

Dear MACQ, Entries for the County Fair are due by August 15th. The more competition , the better the show. Sheri

Thank you Bruce:)

Bruce, This is a great way to communicate for the Guild, especially to pass on incidental information and ideas.

I am wanting to set up a web-site and would like information about doing this?

Sheri

Creating an Artist's Statement

For instructions as to creating an, "Artist's Statement", check out this web-site for instructions: www.mollygordon.com

Invitation: Fine Art & Photography Show (Safford)

Fine Art & Photography Show

Sponsored by:

428 Main Street
Safford, Arizona 85548

September 24-27, 2008

**This event will be held each year in conjunction with the Salsa Festival**






AGEA’s 1st Annual Fine Art and Photography Show
held in conjunction with the Salsa Festival
September 24 – 27, 2008
428 Main Street
Safford AZ 85548

Schedule of Events:

All forms due by Sept 5th
Wednesday Sept. 24 - Noon – 5:30 p.m. Receiving & hanging
Thursday Sept. 25 9:30 – Noon Judging
2:00 – 4:00 Critique
6:00pm – 7:00pm Artist’s reception

Exhibit Open to Public
Friday Sept 26 9:00am – 3:00pm,
7:00pm – 9:00pm
Saturday Sept 27 9:00am – 3:00pm
Pick up entries: 3:00pm – 5:30pm

Eligibility Categories:
Young Adult: 14 – 18 years old.
Novice: Up to three years experience.
Intermediate 1: 3 – 7 years experience
Intermediate 2: 8 – 12 years experience
Advanced/ Professional: 12+ years experience; art and photography teachers.

NO KITS, PATTERNS OR COMPUTER-GENERATED WORK. FINE ART & PHOTOS MUST BE ENTRANT’S ORIGINAL WORK

SIZE & PRESENTATION:
Max size for any entry is 36” X 36” including
Frame. Each piece must be framed &
Appropriately presented for its medium, with
Screw eyes/D-rings & wire for hanging.
NO bracket hangers.
We can’t accept any piece NOT ready to hang!









ENTRY: Two entries per class, per medium. Up to a total of six entries will be accepted from each entrant. No late entries will be accepted. All forms must be postmarked by Sept 5th, 2008. Each item must be named on entry form.

Fees per item: YA: $3.00
Working Members: $5.00
Non-working Members: $8.00
All Others: $10.00

Receiving & Pickup: All entries to be hand delivered & picked up during times shown.

Sales & Commissions: All sales to be handles by AGEA representatives only. 20% of sales price listed on entry form will be retained on all sales (10% for YA) as a commission to AGEA. For example, a price listed at $300. will result in payment to entrant of $240. and $60. for AGEA.
Works not for sale must be clearly indicated “NFS” on the entry form.

AGEA will exercise all possible precautions to prevent loss or damages, however the artist will assume all risks.

**All entries must be clearly labeled
on the back when delivered.




Awa NOTE: This is a family oriented show. AGEA reserves the right to refuse any work deemed inappropriate
for family viewing i.e. no nudity, sensuality, or graphic violence.

AWARDS: Judges will award 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places and honorable mention in each class. One Best of Show will also also be awarded for each medium: Photography, Oil, Water Media, Drawing, and Sculpture/three-dimensional art.

The decision of the judges is final.



Artist and Photographer Categories:

Young Adult: 14 – 18 years old.
Novice: Up to three years experience
Intermediate 1: 3 – 7 years experience
Intermediate 2: 8 – 12 years experience
Advanced/ Professional: 12+ years experience; art and photography teachers.

Mediums:
Oil – oil, water-soluble oil,
Acrylic
Watercolor, gouache,
Drawing – any type of pencil, charcoal, pastel, or ink drawn onto paper and not painted.
Mixed Media/ other
Sculpture – all three dimensional art mediums including metal, wood, fiber, clay, paper-mache, etc.
Photography –
Color, or Monochromatic which includes black and white, sepia etc.

**AGEA reserves the right to combine or expand categories as entries dictate.**

Art and Photography Subject Classes:

Scenic – landscape, seascape. May include people, animals or buildings as part of scene, but the scene is paramount.
Animals – domestic, wildlife as main subject
People – as main subject, including portrait
Floral – plants, flowers as main subject
Historical – scenes depicting an event, object, place or person of historical interest.
Still life – inanimate objects as subject
Structural – building or portion of building as main subject; bridges etc with architectural emphasis.
Artist’s choice – any subject not fitting into above classes including contemporary, fantasy, abstract, surrealism etc.






AGEA 2008 ENTRY FORM

Name: _____________________________________________________________________
Address:____________________________________________________________________
City:__________________________________ State ______________Zip Code___________
e-mail address:____________________________________________________

All Entry Forms & Fees must be postmarked by September 5th, 2008
**NO LATE ENTRIES AND NO SUBSTITUTIONS**
Artist Category – Please circle appropriate category.
Young Adult Novice Intermediate-1 Intermediate-2 Advanced

Photographer Category – Please circle appropriate category.
Young Adult Novice Intermediate-1 Intermediate-2 Advanced

All entries must be original work, NO KITS, PATTERNS OR COMPUTER-GENERATED WORK. FINE ART & PHOTOS MUST BE ENTRANT’S ORIGINAL WORK

I______________________________, attest to the originality of my artwork/photograph and I understand that copy work is not acceptable.
* * * * * * *
Two entries per class, per medium, up to a total of six entries will be accepted from each entrant. Each item must be named on this entry form.
Fees per item: YA: $3.00 – Working Member: $5.00 – Non-working member: $8.00 – All Others - $10.00

Numerous ribbons, cash awards, and sponsor awards will be given.
Please complete your list of entries below – do not use abbreviations.
Subject Class Title Size Medium Sale Price
1._________ _____________________________________ __________ __________ __________
2._________ _____________________________________ __________ __________ __________
3._________ _____________________________________ __________ __________ __________
4._________ _____________________________________ __________ __________ __________
5._________ _____________________________________ __________ __________ __________
6._________ _____________________________________ __________ __________ __________

I hereby waive responsibility for loss or damage in the AGEA Fine Art & Photography Show.

Signed_________________________________________________ Date:________________

I have enclosed $________ for _________ entries.

Make Checks payable to, and mailed to: AGEA, PO Box 733, Thatcher AZ 85552
Schedule of Events:
Friday, Sept. 5th

Arizona Commission on the Arts - Teaching Roster

Deadline for notification of "Intent to Apply" - August 14th.
More information:

http://azarts.gov/teachingartistroster/

Solstice Party and Wearable Art Reception at the Spinster

June 21, 20008 - 4:00 - 6:00 PM

Live Music. Refreshments. Come mingle with the artists.

More info: Robin Poore (928) 753-3660‎
lacemaker@citlink.net

Calendar Art Due!

Will you please let everyone know it is time to get the calendar art ready. It should be:
1. Unframed
2. Horizontal
3. In color
4. No larger than 12 x 16
5. Photographs of your work are acceptable
All work is due by July 25th, at Doris Lightwine's gallery,1938 Louise Ave., Kingman.

Any questions please call: 753 5059.

Welcome to the Kingman Art Blog!

Welcome to the Blog Site of the Mohave Artists and Craftsmen Guild!

This site will serve as a new venue for announcements, newsletter and events of interest to our membership. Please contact or email Bruce Carter if you have information you would like to post to this blog . . .