Local Art Opportunity for Members

Midland Shared Spaces (3500 N. “A”, Midland) has offered to provide wall space in its facility for artwork to be displayed from community  artist organizations.
MSS provides low-cost office space for non-profit organizations.
MAA members will now be able to rotate artwork no less than monthly and no more than quarterly.   And, it can be for sale if you wish.
If you are interested in displaying on the next rotation,  please contact  Debi Altany by phone at 432-230-9301.   You are invited to the Opening Gallery Exhibit Reception to view the first display.

Art Opening at Midland Shared Spaces

You are invited to “The Gallery” at Midland Shared Spaces on Thursday, March 19, 2015 from 6-8pm for a wine and cheese opening.  Midland Shared Spaces will now be featuring art from the local art groups: Midland Art Association, Palette Club, Art Quest and Artizen.

Midland Shared Spaces is a non-profit that offers office space for other non-profit and community groups.  3500 N. A Street, Midland, TX

Figure Drawing Class March 21, 2015

Figure Drawing Class
by Midland College Art Instructor Michael Hubbard
March 21, 2015, Saturday, 1pm to 3:30pm, Midland College, Rm 180
$20 for MAA members and $25 for non-members.
Seating is limited, so please make your reservation now to
Dagan Sherman at dsherman@midland.edu – pay when you arrive.

Michael will be instructing and a model will be on site. MAA will furnish supplies.

Pottery Workshop Demo February 28, 2015

MIDLAND ARTS ASSOCIATION
AND
MIDLAND COLLEGE ART DEPT

Invite you to attend :

Pottery Workshop Demo
by Ceramic Artist Jesse Trejo
February 28, 2015, Saturday, 1pm to 3pm, Midland College, Rm 182
It’s free, however seating is limited, so please make your reservation now to Dagan Sherman at dsherman@midland.edu

Jesse will be showing surface texturing techniques , how to throw and attach
a spout for teapots, and glazing tips.

Juried Art Competition in Hobbs, New Mexico

LLANO ESTACADO ART ASSOCIATION

2014 FALL OPEN ART SHOW

October 1, 2014 – October 25, 2014

 

LOCATION:  The Center for the Arts, 122 W. Broadway St., Hobbs, NM (Downtown)                        

CALENDAR:            1. Entry Date:  Wednesday, October 1: 3:00 – 7:00 PM

2. Judging:   Saturday, October 4: 9:00 AM

3. Critique:  Saturday, October 4: 1:00 PM

4. Public Reception & Awards: Presentation: Saturday, October 4; 5:00 – 7:00 PM

5. Open to Public: Tuesday through Friday – 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

                                                Saturday – 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

  7. Pick-Up Art:   Saturday, October 25, 1 to 3:30 PM

 

JUDGE: John Hope, Levelland, TX

John has taught in the Fine Arts department at South Plains College since 2004. Prior to that, he taught art in Levelland Public Schools for 32 years. John’s drawings, paintings, prints and sculpture have been represented in numerous solo and group exhibitions. A native of Levelland, John graduated from South Plains College with an Associate of Arts degree in 1972. He studied under professors, Don Stroud and Burl Cole, and worked on various projects with each, primarily studying the art of mosaics. John also holds a BFA and MAE from Texas Tech University. He studied traditional mosaic techniques in Ravenna, Italy, at Studio Arte del Mosaico, in 2005.

 

.CATEGORIES:         1. Oils and Acrylics

2. Watercolors

  1. Pastels, Drawing, Pen and Ink
  2. Sculpture, Pottery, Turnings
  3. Graphics – Silkscreen, Mixed Media, Collage, Photography
  4. Three-dimensional – Enameling, Glass, Metal, Jewelry, Plastic, Mosaic, Wood, Fiber

If necessary, LEAA will determine the placement of artwork in the correct category.

 

ELIGIBILITY:             Entries must be original works of art, completed within the last two years, and not previously shown in an LEAA judged show. All entries must be hand delivered. Persons entering must be at least 16 years of age.

 

AWARDS:                  For each category: $200 Best of Show; $100, 1st place; $75, 2nd place; $50, 3rd place. Ribbons awarded for Honorable Mention. Plaque awarded for People’s Choice Award.

 

ENTRY FEES:           $5.00 per entry for LEAA members; $10.00 per entry for non-members. Memberships available at registration; Lea County Member, $15; Lea County Couple, $25; Outside Lea County Member, $20; Outside Lea County Couple ,$30; Sponsor $25; Business $50; Patron $100.

 

SALES:                      25% commission charged on all sales; you can label work not for sale (NFS).

 

SPECIFICATIONS:   Two-dimensional works are to be framed and wired for hanging. However, Gallery wrap canvases and all types of Ampersand museum series panels with various surfaces are acceptable unframed. Artwork with saw tooth or string hangers will not be accepted. LEAA reserves the right to reject artwork not appropriately wired or considered to be in poor taste. Artwork must hang for the duration of the show. No wet paint accepted.

 

CONTACT:               Carol Hammond, 575-390-1166

 

E-MAIL:                      llanoestacadoartassociation@gmail.com

WEBSITE:                  www.llanoestacadoartassociation.com

FACEBOOK:             www.facebook.com/llanoestacadoartassociation

 

LIABILITY DISCLAIMER: Reasonable care will be exercised in handling all artwork. However, ALL WORK SUBMITTED IS HANDLED AND DISPLAYED AT THE ARTIST’S OWN RISK. Neither the Llano Estacado Art Association, nor the Center for the Arts, will be responsible for loss or damage to any artwork entered or displayed. Submission of artwork implies agreement to all stated conditions.

 

Dates for the 2014 Fall Juried Art Exhibit

Dates for 2014 the MAA Fall Juried Exhibition at Midland College:

Oct.4- Entries received at Midland College 10am -2pm
Oct. 5- Judging
Oct.9-Opening reception and awards ceremony 6:30pm-8:30pm
Oct.10- Pick up non-accepted works, Rm 185 AFA 11am-1pm
Nov. 7-show closes at 5pm
Nov 8- pick up exhibited work 11am-1pm

Juror: Dianalee Jones

Entries limited to 3 per artist. Accepted media: original ceramics, sculpture, glass, drawing, graphics, painting, fiber, photography and mixed media

Questions: Leslie Slaughter

New Officers for MAA Elected

The new officers for 2014-15 for the Midland Arts Association are:

President: Diane Newland
Vice President: Rick Reese
Secretary: Brad King
Treasurer & President Elect: Mary Lambeth
Directors: Carol Kullman, Leslie Slaughter, Sara Drescher Braswell, and Judy Gant

2014 “Texas Artists Today” Winners

2014 “Texas Artists Today” Winners

The exhibit was a success and here are the winners!

Best of Show: Felicia House “Liakesha Cooper”

First Place: Steve Goff “Anthony”

Second Place: Brad King “Pilgrim”

Third Place: Sara Drescher Braswell “Away”

Honorable Mention:

Randy Hall “Seth Speaks”

Debbie Hedrick “Summer Field”

Alice Leese “Looking South”

Paul McCoy “Altar III”

Tracy Sivalls “Way Out”

David Sorensen “Jasaan”

Suzanne Stewart “Spoon Knife Fork”

Annual Meeting, Potluck and Election May 14th, 2014

The Midland Arts Association will host its annual meeting with a pot luck social at 6:30pm, Wednesday May 14th at #32 Lafayette Place

On the agenda for the meeting will be the election of the officers for the 2014-2015 year, a recap of the recent spring show at the Museum of the Southwest, and most importantly: great food and fellowship!  So please bring your favorite dish(a meat will be provided), a friend or a former member, and let’s get together once more before summer break scatters us apart for 3 months!

It is also that time of year again to renew our dues, as dues are payable on June 1st.

Here are the officers we will be voting on:

President: Diane Newland

Vice President: Rick Reese

Secretary: Brad King

Treasurer and President Elect: Mary Lambeth

Directors: Karen Lanier, Carol Kullman, Leslie Slaughter, and Sara Drescher Braswell