ALIX SLOAN

ARTnews asks an interesting question…

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I remember the first NADA art fair. I was so impressed and awed by it. Interesting art, amazing galleries, chic presentation. It was edgy, something edgy and different and cool. With the announcement this week that New York dealer Lisa Cooley is closing her LES gallery, ARTnews took a look at a where the galleries from the very first NADA fair are now. Turns out only 13 of 40 exhibitors are still open. Read the complete article here.

Hey artists in CT, DE, MA, ME, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI & VT

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The deadline for “New American Paintings” next Northeast edition (for artists in CT, DE, MA, ME, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI & VT) is August 31st. The juror for this one is Laura Phipps, Assistant Curator, Whitney Museum of American Art. $50 fee to submit. Interested but not your area? You can sign up to receive updates on their website.

La Luz de Jesus Coaster Show Deadline Approaching!

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Image: One of Deirdre Sullivan-Beeman’s contributions last year, “Victoria’s Mouth”

The deadline to submit work for possible inclusion in the amazing, annual La Luz de Jesus Gallery Coaster Show is August 1st. I highly recommend grabbing some coasters and giving it a try. Just be sure to follow the submission guidelines precisely (See Launching Your Art Career: A Practical Guide for Artists, page 47 for more about following guidelines.). You’ll find all of the information you need on their web site. Now get to work and good luck!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hey artists living in California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska and Hawaii…

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The deadline for the next “New American Paintings” (for artists in CA, OR, WA, AK and HI) is June 30th. The entry fee is $50 and the juror is Jarrett Gregory, Associate Curator, Contemporary Art, Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Visit the New American Paintings website for more info.

4heads Art Fair Call for Artists

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Here’s an opportunity that might interest you: Open call for submissions from artists (& designers & galleries) to participate in the 4heads Art Fair in September on gorgeous Govenor’s Island. Deadline is June 1. Keep in mind, artists must install their own work and be there to chat with visitors. More info here.

 

Downloadable Resources

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I’ve added a page to my website with some downloadable resources for artists – things like a Career Goals Worksheet, Studio Visit Prep List and Support Materials Check List. Click here or on Free Stuff in the main navigation bar to access the page. I hope you find the information useful. I’ll add new items as they come to mind.