REMINDER: Starkweather Arts Center is putting on an Alice in Wonderland-themed show!
This show is taking place in May, and I really want to encourage all my artist friends to participate for completely selfish reasons. I’ll be getting married at Starkweather in May while this show is on display. I’ll have some pieces in the show, including the painting I made for the invitation. The more of you who help out by submitting your beautiful work, the more awesome my wedding will be. Completely selfish, see? I would really appreciate it, though. Sincerely. <3
For more info go to the Starkweather Arts Center website.
This May Starkweather Arts Center will pay homage to a bit of its history and also celebrate Lewis Carroll’s timeless “Alice in Wonderland”. Before Starkweather became an art center, even before it was Helen Starkweather’s residence, it was a millinery. Helen’s family made and sold hats out of this beautiful storefront on Main Street and over the years, through many renovations, evidence of their workspace still remain in our gallery. Mad Hatter’s Tea Party isa juried exhibit that will explore the themes and characters in Lewis Carroll’s “Alice in Wonderland”. We are accepting all media, both 2D and 3D work. Artwork will be juried either via email or, for local work, upon the drop off date.
Important Dates:
April 13th - Entry forms due
April 28th - Art Drop-off
May 4th - Opening Reception 7-9pm
May 26th - Last day of the show
Download the entry form with all the contact information you need here.
Please go to starkweatherarts.com for more information.
Attention Artists: Starkweather Arts Center in Romeo, MI (which is part of the Metro Detroit area for you folks not from around here) has asked me to curate a Day of the Dead themed group show this October. I am currently looking for artists of every genre to be in the show.
If you’d be interested in participating, please send an e-mail with a link to samples of your work to heather (at) hansmaillustration.com. You can also direct any questions you may have there as well.
Artwork is due September 29th, and the show opens October 7th.
Progress on my Dia de los Muertos Call for Art poster as of Saturday, July 9th.
Interested in being part of a show I’m jurying? Stay tuned, folks.
killtaupe:
Meth & Hot Dogs 2: A Collection of even MORE Unscrupulous Characters - CALL FOR ART
Are you an artist whos artwork revolves around the original characters bouncing around in your noggin? Awesome, because we’re looking for you!
The Show – Meth & Hot Dogs 2 is a group show celebrating original character art by emerging and established artists. The show will contain artwork and custom toys featuring characters that are unscrupulous, mischievous, lowbrow, shady, crazy, and unkempt. The opening reception will be held at Lift Designer Toys & Gallery in Royal Oak, MI on April 30th 2011.
The Venue – Lift Designer Toys & Gallery is located in downtown Royal Oak, MI. They carry a wide variety of vinyl toys, apparel and local art. Past shows have included Freak Mechanique by Doktor A, Circus Mobius by Detroit favorites Audrey Pongracz & Marc Nischan, Natural Resources 3, countless custom toy shows and MAD*L Citizens which featured amazing work from Tristan Eaton, Julie West, Kathie Olivas, MAD, Brent Nolasco and many more respectively. More information about Lift can be found through their website.
The Artists – There is no fee to apply or participate in the show. To apply please send a link to your online portfolio / website to killtaupe@gmail.com. Selected artists may send one wall piece and one custom toy or original sculpture to be included in the show. Artwork must arrive at Lift no later than April 15th, 2011. Consignment terms and other important show information will be sent to participating artists when accepted.
Information on the first installment, which took place in St. Louis in 2009, can be found on the old Kill Taupe blog.
I took part in the first Meth & Hot Dogs, so you bet your sweet bunny butts I’ll be participating in part II. Want to join in the fun?
