Below is a list of opportunities for artists. If you have an event you’d like for us to share next month, email me at [email protected].
“Touch of Blue,” a national juried show, juried by Heide Trepanier
Fredericksburg Center for the Creative Arts, 813 Sophia St.
All media is accepted. Members $20/Non-Members $25. Additional Entry $5.
For more information, visit http://fccava.org/galleries/call-for-entries/
Deadline September 16 by 4 p.m.
“the.power.of.small,” a national juried show, juror TBD
Fredericksburg Center for the Creative Arts, 813 Sophia St.
All media is accepted. Members $20/Non-Members $25. Additional Entry $5.
For more information, visit http://fccava.org/galleries/call-for-entries/
Deadline October 21 by 4 p.m.
UMW Galleries
The UMW Galleries accept proposals from professional artists and curators for solo and group exhibitions for each of our gallery spaces (Ridderhof Martin Gallery and duPont Gallery). Proposals should be submitted to [email protected]. Proposals are accepted year round, but are collected for review on November 1 and April 1.
For more information, visit http://www.umwgalleries.org/propose-an-exhibition/
Dimensional Expressions 2017
Artful Dimensions Gallery, 911 Charles St.
Entries due February 2017. Exact date TBD.
Additional details and instructions should be available in early winter.
Rules can be found at http://artfuldimensionsgallery.com/?page_id=824
Workshops
Intensive Drawing Session Workshops with Maria Motz
Fredericksburg Center for the Creative Arts, 813 Sophia St.
September 3, 1 – 4 p.m.
Class size: 4-8 students, ages 16 to adults.
Members $25/Non-Members $30
Teacher supplied drawing kit available $25
For more information, visit http://fccava.org/galleries/classes-and-activities/
Intro to Hand Coloring Photos with Pastels
September 8, 11 – 1 p.m. at Kingdom Inspiration Studio, 1008 Sophia St.
$65 per person
This workshop will explore the use of pastels to create a turn of the century look.
Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hand-coloring-photos-with-pastel-tickets-27216458159
Tea Pots Redefined with Pam McGregor
September 9 – 11 a.m. at Artful Dimensions Gallery, 911 Charles St.
$340.00 for Members and Friend’s Program Members (Plus $35 supplies fee payable to instructor on day of class.)
$350.00 (Plus $35 supplies fee payable to instructor on day of class.)
For detailed class information and to register, visit http://artfuldimensionsgallery.com/?page_id=580
Botanical Portrait Class with Barbara J Ellison
September 11, 11 – 3 p.m. at Kingdom Inspiration Studio, 1008 Sophia St.
$95 per person.
In this five-hour class, you will learn ways to improve your flower photos and have fun in the process. Barbara will show various ways to improve your work, and you will have the chance to photograph around Fredericksburg to utilize what you have learned. You will need a digital camera, and laptop if you have one, but no photographic experience is required.
For registration details, visit http://www.kingdominspiration.com/events/botanical-portrait-class
Polymer Clay Mouse Workshop
September 17, 9:30 – 3 p.m. at Artful Dimensions Gallery, 911 Charles St.
$65.00 for Ages 14 and up. (Plus $10 supplies fee payable to instructor on day of class.)
For detailed class information and to register, visit http://artfuldimensionsgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Mouse-workshop-description.pdf
Others
For a complete list of Kingdom Inspiration Studio classes and events, visit http://www.kingdominspiration.com/events/
Central Rappahannock Regional Library classes and events can be found at http://www.librarypoint.org/classes_events
Fredericksburg Parks & Recreation art classes can be found on pages 26-28 at http://fredericksburgva.gov/index.aspx?NID=370
LibertyTown Arts Workshop class schedule can be found at http://www.libertytownarts.com/site/index.php/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&Itemid=4&id=231%3Aclasses-2015-march
Lord & Lilly’s art classes can be found at http://lordlilly.com/classes/
PONSHOP Studio and Gallery class schedule can be found at http://www.ponshopstudio.com/classes/
The Studio School at Virginia Museum of Fine Arts class schedule can be found at http://vmfa.museum/studio-school/#3llGdDZwd4McCyT1.99
Grants
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Visual Arts Fellowship Program 2017-18
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, 200 N. Boulevard, Richmond, Virginia 23220
Deadline November 4, 2016 by 5 p.m.
No application fee. More information including the application form, full eligibility criteria, and a printable PDF-flyer available online at http://www.vmfa.museum/fellowships
Jennie Rensink is a local artist passionate about helping Fredericksburg artists. Visit her website FXBGartists.com for additional artist opportunities.
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