In addition to the Kensington Armory exhibition, there is also a Plein Air Event that takes place on Saturday, September 4th from daybreak to 3 pm. This event is free for members of MAA and $5 for non-members. You do not need to participate in the general show in order to participate in the Plein Air Event. It will be judged separately from the general show at 3 pm on Saturday, September 4th. These artworks will then be on exhibit at the Armory Show and available for sale if so desired. Bring blank canvases or art paper with you. We will stamp the back. Painting must not begin until daybreak on Saturday, September 4th.
Registration for the Plein Air Event will be held at the Kensington Armory at the following times:
- Thursday, September 2nd between 5 - 7 pm
- Friday, September 3rd between 10 am - 2 pm
- Saturday, Sept. 4th between 9 - 9:30 am.
The Howard County (Maryland) Arts Council is planning a juried event for August 28 and 29 in historic Ellicott City. The registration deadline is June 1. For more information, go to http://www.hocoarts.org/exhibits.php
Open Figure Model Sunday, June 13, 2010
1:45 pm to 4:45 pm.
Classes and Workshops this summer include:
rice paper collage, encaustic, relief print making, Photoshop techniques, and drawing and painting in several media.
Plaza Art, 1594B Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852. Phone: 301-770-0500; www.plazaart.com
Debra Halprin does giclee printing from her home, and can do full sheet prints that are lightfast and waterproof (the inks, anyway!)
For answers to your questions about giclee� printing, or if you would like to have giclee� prints made from your original artwork, contact Debra Halprin at halprinart@aol.com or call her at 301-260-9701.
Prices are 9 cents per square inch with a $25 set up fee if photography is required. That would be $28.80 for a 16x20" print, plus photo fee if necessary.
This year, Utrecht Art Supplies is proud to join American Artist Magazine and The Grand Central Academy of Art in presenting their 2nd Annual Contest. This year, the Grand Prize Winner will receive a 6-week scholarship to study at The Grand Central Academy of Art located in New York City. (a value worth up to $7500.00).
Entries to the Competition must be submitted through the website, www.utrecht.com/contest, where complete entry instructions are posted. The Competition begins on April 19, 2010 and ends on September 1, 2010.