SHOW AGREEMENT - CLICK HERE

Greetings

Spring is here which means RAL’s spring membership show is right around the corner. Drop off date for the show is Wednesday, April 30 from 12 noon to 2pm and from 5 to 7pm. Judging will be Thursday May 1^st and we will have a walk through with the judge on May 1^st at 7:30pm. The Rockville Art League is extremely fortunate to have the Glenview Mansion as a venue for our two membership shows. It is a beautiful facility and the arts staff always hangs a great show for us. We are also very privileged to have the use of the two conference rooms for members to have solo shows. If you have won a Best in Show, 1^st, 2^nd or third place award in any category you are eligible to have a solo show in one or both of the conference rooms. This is a great way to get your work shown. We do need volunteer help for the spring membership show. Marian Mackerer, our show coordinator, is recruiting volunteers to help. Please contact her if you can give even a little bit of time. Sandra Levine, our hospitality chairperson, is going to need help with refreshments at the opening on May 4^th. Sandra has been doing a terrific job with refreshments this year but she really will need help at the opening. Remember RAL is an all-volunteer group and we depend on help from our members.

Jodi Walsh led a very dynamic and informative discussion at our April meeting. Jodi has 30 years of experience marketing her own work and that of other artists. She has created a 12-step program called the "Art of Doing Business". It was packed with practical suggestions for getting your art shown and marketing it. We only had a small turnout for the meeting but the questions and creative ideas flowed. Jodi also provided an excellent and highly useful handout.

Lastly, starting in September, we are going to need a NEW NEWSLETTER EDITOR. I am sure all of you will agree with me that Rebecca Warring has been an outstanding newsletter editor along with being an outstanding artist. Rebecca has been our newsletter editor for the past two years and now needs to turn the job over to someone else. I can’t stress how important this board position is to RALs ability to function and communicate with our members. All you need is Microsoft word and access to the Internet. Rebecca says that it takes her about two to three hours a month. This is a job that can be done from home and totally through e-mail. Rebecca will be happy to work with the new person to get them started. PLEASE CONSIDER HELPING US OUT. PLEASE SEND ME AND/OR REBECCA AN E-MAIL IF YOU ARE INTERESTED. You can also call me at 301-984-7211.

We also still need someone to take the position of 2^nd Vice President/President elect.

All of our board members have the opportunity to put two pieces of their artwork in the annual board members show in June.

See you all at the May1st meeting and walk through of the spring show.

Susan Schellberg, President

"Blessed are those who see beautiful things in humble places.." Camille Pissarro

Next month will be my last as editor of the Rockville Art League Newsletter. I moved to Baltimore last year and this makes it difficult for me to participate in the League’s activities. Also family obligations are making it hard for me to continue to volunteer. But be not afraid! It is a fun job!! I can get you set up so it will take a minimum of time – a few hours a month. All you need are email and Microsoft Word. I get most of the ‘calls for artists’ from a list that is put out by the Montgomery County Arts and Humanities Council – you just sign up. Otherwise the various board members send you their contributions and you just type it up and send it along to our Webmaster, Noble. There is certainly room for you to add your own creative touches if you feel so inclined. Also, you get to participate in the board members’ show each year. Please email me or Susan if you can step up to the plate. Board positions are for a 2-year period. It is crucial that we fill this position if members want to continue to receive the newsletter.

Judge: Roberta Staat, a former college and high school art teacher, is the judge for the May show. Her website is mysite.verizon.net/vzeqv9us/. She will join us the evening of May 1^st to conduct a gallery walk through at 7:30 PM.

Eligibility and rules: Each member in good standing may enter two works. The maximum length of any framed side is 60 inches. Only original works securely framed with hanging wire are acceptable. A work having multiple framed parts must meet the two works per member criteria. Diptychs will count as two works. No photographs, no reproductions, no giclées and no wet canvases are allowed. The entries must have been completed within the last two years and may not have been exhibited previously in a RAL member show.*

SHOW AGREEMENT - CLICK HERE

Categories:

Awards:

Delivery: Wednesday, April 30, 2008, from 12 Noon to 2 PM and from 5 to 7 PM only. Register and deliver your work to the second floor Glenview Mansion Art Gallery, Rockville Civic Center.

On Thursday, May 1, please phone the pickup hotline after 2 PM at 240-314-8682.

If your name is listed then you or your designee must pick up your work on Thursday May 1, 5-7 PM or Friday May 2, 10 AM to 12 noon.

Judge Walk Through: Thursday, May 1, 7:30 PM

Reception: Time change for Sunday Reception, May 4, 1:30 – 3:30 PM, Presentation of awards at 2 PM.

Light refreshments to follow.

Sales: The Glenview Mansion staff will manage sales and MD sales tax and deduct a 20% commission.

Final Pick Up: Tuesday, May 27, 10 to 12 noon and Wednesday, May 28, 5to 7 PM. Your work must be picked up. Please have another person pick up your work if necessary. There is NO storage available.

* Entries not meeting the show conditions will not be accepted. RAL retains the right to determine suitability of work for entry in this show. A work having multiple framed parts must meet the two works per member criteria. Artist’s signature on the Show Agreement also constitutes a commitment to donate 20% of the sale price to the City of Rockville for works sold during or as a direct result of the show.

Check your calendar and call me.

If you have any questions, please call at 301-590-9437 or email mackerer@comcast.net.

Marian MacKerer

167 members. No new members this month.

Artomatic 2008
Could RAL members participating in Artomatic 2008 send an email with your name, medium, space number and anything else you want to include to Jackiehoysted@aol.com to be included as a list in next months newsletter.

Phone: 301-330-5265

Web: www.jackiehoysted.com

Estelle Dawn Zorman requests the honor of your presence at her
Artist’s ReceptionOn
Sunday, May 18, 2008
11:30AM – 2:30PMUnitarian Universalist Church of Rockville
100 Walsh Park Drive, Rockville 20850
Show runs from May 5 – June 30Hours Monday – Friday 9-5For more info, call 301-762-7666
Family and friends welcome.

Patricia Zannie's collage will be on exhibition at the alumni/faculty exhibition, "50/50=100%." After working 31 yrs as an Economist, Patricia went back to school and received her Fine Arts degree from the College in 1998. She has been an instructor at the College for the last ten years.

50/50=100%

ALUMNI/FACULTY EXHIBITION
CELEBRATING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY 1958 -- 2008
OF
THE MARYLAND SCHOOL OF ART & DESIGN/
SCHOOL OF ART & DESIGN AT MONTGOMERY COLLEGE
THE CAFRITZ GALLERY
CAFRITZ FOUNDATION ARTS CENTER
KING STREET
SILVER SPRING, MD
MARCH 24TH -- APRIL 27TH
Monday – Friday: 9:00AM – 5:00PMRECEPTION: APRIL 10TH
6:30 – 7:30PM

Studio Frameworks in Crofton is having a big sale to the general public on Friday May 2 1-6PM and Saturday May 3 8-1PM. This store is normally wholesale to framing galleries and this is a rare opportunity to buy retail frames at wholesale prices.

2134 Espey Court, Suite 11
Crofton, MD 21114

410-451-1120

8th Annual American Landscapes at Maryland Federation of Art, September 5-October 12, 2008.  Slide/digital deadline June 25.  Juror: F. Lennox Campello. All media depicting the American landscape.  Up to 2 entries $25, additional 4 entries $5 each. Awards $1,500. For prospectus: Send SASE to MFA Circle Gallery, Dept. RAL, 18 State Circle, Annapolis MD 21401; email: info@mdfedart.org with subject line American Landscapes Dept. AA; or download from www.mdfedart.org.

The Delaplaine Visual Arts Education Center Regional Juried Art Exhibit June 7 – July 27 The Delaplaine Visual Arts Education Center (DVAEC) invites all artists living within a 75 mile radius of Frederick, MD, working in any media, to submit work for the annual Regional Juried Art Exhibit. Delivery Dates: Bring up to three (3) pieces of original artwork to the Center for jurying: Saturday, May 24, 10AM - 4PM - Sunday, May 25, 1 PM - 4PM - The Center is closed for Memorial Day 5/26 Tuesday, May 27, 10AM – 4PM Juror: Jack Rasmussen, Director and Curator, American University Museum at the Katsen. During his career, he opened his own gallery and launched Rockville Arts Place. As executive director of Maryland Arts Place, he curated a series of cutting edge exhibits and off-site projects. For more information consult our website and download a prospectus from the home page. www.delaplaine.org

Environmental Graphic Design Competition - MD Deadline: April 22, 2008. Are you, or do you know, a talented young artist interested in environmental issues and global warming? The Department of Environmental Protection is sponsoring a graphic design competition to develop posters that encourage Montgomery County residents and businesses to take actions to reduce their environmental footprints. Your winning graphic design could be publicized across the county in publications, on transit, in newspapers, mailings, and on public boards. This is an unprecedented opportunity to have your artwork be used in a large-scale, public advertising campaign! Boost your portfolio! For more information visit http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/edptmpl.asp?url=/Content/dep/index.asp, or call DEP at 240-777-7700.

The Chestertown Arts League is calling on all artists to reveal what inspires them in their May show, "What Sparks Your Vision?" Bring in art in any medium along with what inspired it such as a poem, a photo, a memory or a line from a song. Drop off work April 29 between 10am and 1pm then join us for our First Friday opening reception from 5 to 8, May 2 and meet fellow artists and friends. Pick up work June 3, again between 10 and 1. Questions? go to our website, http://www.chestertown.com/artsleague or e-mail us at artsleague@verizon.net or leave a message for us to call you back, 410-778-5789 The Arts League is located at 312 Cannon Street in Chestertown.

"17th Annual National Juried Exhibition" call for entries - MD Deadline: June 2, 2008. The Art Institute & Gallery in Salisbury, Maryland announces a call to artists for the "17th Annual National Juried Exhibition", held September 14 - October 11, 2008. Cash Awards: Best in Show $1000 & 2009 Solo Exhibit; 2 Awards of Excellence @ $500 each; 3 Honorable Mentions. Juror: Ellen Harris, Former ED of Aperture Foundation, NYC; Former Deputy Director of the Museum of Modern Art. The competition is open to artists over 18 years of age, residing in the United States working in all media. 2D artists may submit one digital image for up to 3 artworks. 3D artists may submit up to 2 images each for up to 3 artworks. Only images on CD will be accepted - no slides. For more information, visit http://www.artinstituteandgallery.org or send a SASE to: Art Institute and Gallery, Box 193, Salisbury, MD 21801. $35.00 non-refundable entry fee. Questions? Please contact Fred W. Peterson at aiandg@comcast.net or call 410-546-4748.

Please send an email to Rebecca if you know of events or websites that members would enjoy! rswaring@yahoo.com

RAL 30-day Glenview Mansion Member Shows in Conference Rooms 5 & 6 (Rm 6 has the fireplace) are open to members who have received awards in previous juried member-only shows.  If you have received a 1^st, 2^nd or 3^rd place award and would like to sign up for a 30-day show in the conference rooms, please contact Diane Jeang at 301-871-1589 or swinedoc@yahoo.com

Chair person: Diane Jeang (301) 871-1589 E-mail: swinedoc@yahoo.com

	Debra Halprin Feb. 15 – Apr 15, 2008
	Mary Lou Devers Apr. 15 – Jun. 15, 2008
	Open Jun 15 – Aug 15, 2008

2. Cantina D’Italia Kentlands Shopping Center Quince Orchard and Great Seneca Highway (285 Kentlands Blvd.) Rockville, Maryland, 11 - 14 large to medium paintings, no nudes, prefer all one medium, may need to bring extra hooks if showing more than 11. Contact person: Reza (301) 948-8858

	Mitsuko Tsuchiya Feb 15 – Apr 15, 2008
	Cynthia Johnson Apr 15 – Jun 15, 2008
	Jackie Hoysted (301)-330-5265 Jun. 15 – Aug. 15, 2008
	Lieta Gerson (301) 439-0970 Aug. 15 – Oct. 15, 2008

 

3. Rockville City Hall Manager’s Office Rockville City Hall Rockville, Maryland, 4 large and 4 small paintings. Contact person: Tanya Hines (240) 314-8113. Starting Feb 15^th, shows will be 1 month.

	Carroll Saussy Feb 15 – Apr.15, 2008
	Lieta Gerson (301) 439-0970 Apr. 15 – Jun. 15, 2008
	Open Jun. 15 – Aug. 15, 2008

5. Twinbrook Library 202 Meadow Hall Drive Rockville, Maryland, 5 medium to large paintings. Contact person: Jan Baird-Adams (240)-777-0249

	Hidden Rockville (non-RAL show) Feb 15 - Apr 15, 2008
	Diane Jeang Apr. 15 – Jun. 15, 2008
	Open Jun 15 – Aug 15, 2008

6. Rockville Library 99 Maryland Avenue Rockville, Maryland, 5-6 medium to large paintings

Contact person: Diane Monnier (240) 777-0158

Art shows will be discontinued after October show until library opens at its new location, art shows will resume when space is ready for hanging

7. Rockville Mayor’s Office, City Hall, Vinson & Maryland Avenues, Rockville, Maryland, 7 paintings – 1 very small (less than 11"x14"), 4 small (less than 16x 20), and 2 large (up to 24"x36"). Contact person: Brenda Bean (240) 314-8281 or Sarah Taylor-Ferrell (240) 314-8283

	Cynthia Johnson Feb. 15 – Apr 15, 2008
	Lieta Gerson (301) 439-0970 Apr. 15 – Jun. 15, 2008
	Open Jun. 15 – Aug. 15, 2008
	Open Aug. 15 – Oct. 15, 2008

8. Rockville Community Services Office - 20 Courthouse Square Rockville, Maryland, 10-1 medium to large Contact person: Mary Lou Jacobs (240) 314-8303

	Carroll Saussy Feb. 15 – Apr 15, 2008
	Manashi Dey Apr. 15 – Jun 15, 2008
	Open Jun 15 – Aug 15, 2008

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