TWO NEW CALLS FOR ART, DEADLINE JANUARY 13, 2013

Game Changer at University House Issaquah:  The world is in flux with an accumulation of events that create change in new directions for better or worse.  Art work sought will convey  transformative experiences of personal, social, historical, political, environmental, or global realms. Show dates: March 9-September 7, 2013, 6 month long show

Still Life:  21 at Ida Culver House Broadview:   Modern day still life depicting the new detritus of life revealing the context of objects in our culture.  New views, deconstructed perspectives, and alternative approaches to materials will be considered.  Show dates:  March 13-July 6, 2013, 4 month long show.

Submission process is the same for both shows.  Please put name of show and venue in the subject line.

Accepted work will primarily be wall hung with 2-D
• 2-D maximum size 42” on the longest side
• A limited number of work up to 60” will be considered
• 2-D works must be ready to install with a hanging wire
• 3-D maximum size 20”Hx15”Wx15”D
• All media accepted excluding work that requires electricity

PLEASE FOLLOW ALL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS BELOW and SUBMIT IN ONE EMAIL:

1.       Email submissions to:  curator@junesekiguchi.com
2.       Name, address, email, website, phone number, gallery affiliation if applicable.
• Required documents get filed separately, please put your contact info on all required documents.
3.       Attach up to six (6) jpegs of available artwork – low resolution to be viewed on line only
Use the following Jpeg format instructions:
• Each Jpeg should be saved at 72 dpi
• Use maximum image size of 1200px on the longest dimension
• Limit each jpeg to a maximum file size of 2MG
• LABEL JPEG WITH YOUR NAME AND TITLE OF ART WORK – This helps me identify the art without having to re-label it myself. (Jane_Doe_Title.jpg)
4.       Include an image list with the following details for EACH jpeg
• Title
• Medium
• Size H” x W” x D”
• Year completed
• Price or Insurance Value if NFS (not for sale)
 5.     Attach resume/bio and artist statement and make sure your name is on all documents.  

Era Living Exhibitions:

The artist receives 100% from sales at Era Living locations – no commission is taken.  Sales are made directly between you and your client.  Postcards are generated for each show and promotional material sent to print and online media sources.  Opening receptions are held for each exhibition and artist talks may be scheduled.

Art at Era Living is viewed by residents and guests, and the public is invited to view the work.   Era Living is a Seattle based company founded in 1987 to provide innovative housing, programs, and service to their retirement communities.  Era Living is committed to bringing quality art experiences to their residents and to provide exhibition opportunities to artists.  http://www.eraliving.com/northwest_art

For questions, email curator@junesekiguchi.com or call 206-713-7819

Selected works from Inside/Outside

Thane McCulloh, Glacier, watercolor 2012

Thane McCulloh, Mt. St. Helens Eruption, May 18, 1980, watercolor

Thane McCulloh, owl in saguaro cactus, watercolor

Thane, McCulloh, Taj Mahal Reflection, watercolor

Thane McCulloh, aquaduct, watercolor

McAlister Merchant, cast glass horses

Barbara DePirro, "Kelp" mixed media

Adrienne Alford, "TV for Crack," acrylic on canvas

John Breitweiser, "Bedtime" mixed media, various papers, resin

Don Denis, Seattle Public Library, photograph

Donna Lough, "Urban Jungle"

Lynne Rigby, "Abbey Orchard," mixed media textiles and wire

Liz Ruest, digital print on aluminum

CALL FOR ART

Era Living CALL FOR ART
Instructions for Email Submission

EXHIBITION: Head to Toe:  Art of the Human Figure
LOCATION: University House Wallingford, 4400 Stone Way N, Seattle, 98103
DEADLINE: January 7, 2013
ART DROP: February 24, 2013
OPENING: February 28, 2012 Gala Reception
CLOSING: June 15, 2013  
CONTACT: June Sekiguchi ,  curator@junesekiguchi.com  206-713-7819

HEAD TO TOE:  Art of the Human Figure
The human figure is the focus in this exhibition.  Art can be:  • Figures in their entire form
• Portraits • Details of parts of the body • Single figures or groups • Figures at rest or in action • Realistic or abstract

Accepted work will primarily be wall hung with 2-D
• 2-D maximum size 42” on the longest side
• A limited number of work up to 60” will be considered
• 2-D works must be ready to install with a hanging wire
• 3-D maximum size 20”Hx15”Wx15”D.
• All media accepted excluding work that requires electricity

PLEASE FOLLOW ALL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS BELOW and SUBMIT IN ONE EMAIL:

1.       Email submissions to:  curator@junesekiguchi.com

2.       Give ALL the following information:
• Your Name
• Address
• Email
• Phone

3.       Attach up to six (6) jpegs of available artwork – low resolution to be viewed on line only
Use the following Jpeg format instructions:
• Each Jpeg should be saved at 72 dpi
• Use maximum image size of 1200px on the longest dimension
• Limit each jpeg to a maximum file size of 2MG
• LABEL JPEG WITH YOUR NAME AND TITLE OF ART WORK – This helps me identify the art without having to re-label it myself.

4.       Include an art work list with the following details for EACH jpeg
• Title
• Medium
• Size H” x W” x D”
• Year completed
• Price or Insurance Value if NFS (not for sale)

5.     Attach resume/bio and artist statement and make sure your name is on all documents.  

Era Living Exhibitions:

The artist receives 100% from sales at Era Living locations – no commission is taken.  Sales are made directly between you and your client.  Postcards are generated for each show and promotional material sent to print and online media sources.  Opening receptions are held for each exhibition and artists will be invited by the curator to participate in artist talks.

Art at Era Living is viewed by residents and guests, and the public is invited to view the work.   Era Living is a Seattle based company founded in 1987 to provide innovative housing, programs, and service to their retirement communities.  Era Living is committed to bringing quality art experiences to their residents and to provide exhibition opportunities to artists.  http://www.eraliving.com/northwest_art

For questions, email curator@junesekiguchi.com or call 206-713-7819

Artist Talk

Artists from "Inside/Outside" will speak about their work and process at University House Wallingford Tuesday, November 13th at 7:30pm.   Participating artists are Thane McCulloh, Adrienne Alford, Ellen Hochberg, and Susan Walker.

"Inside/Outside" is an exhibition with a broad theme addressing interior or exterior content.  Works from realistic landscapes and interiors to abstracted, internalized content will be discussed in this talk.
University House Wallingford
4400 Stone Way N
Seattle, WA 98103

 Thane McCulloh,  watercolor, 86 year old artist who started painting 10 months ago

Adrienne Alford, "Crack for TV," acrylic on canvas, 24"x36", 2011 

Ellen Hochberg, "Chaos,"  ink and graphite on paper,  18"x18'', 2012

Susan Walker, "The Original Studio," oil on canvas, 24"x18", 2012

Opening Reception

Thursday, October 18, 2012
5:30-7:30pm
Gala Opening Reception for INSIDE/OUTSIDE
A broad theme of works with physical and metaphorical content of the interior and exterior.

University House Wallingford
4400 Stone Way N
Seattle, WA 98130

Food, wine, live music.  RSVP at 206-545-8400

Artists include:
Adrienne Alford, Anne Anderson, Barbara DePirro, Ciara MacCauley, Don Denis, Donna Lough, Ellen Hochberg, Janell Davidson, Jini Dellaccio, John Breitweiser, Joya Marsh, Kelly Lyles, Liz Ruest, Lynne Alexander, Lynne Rigby, Maura Donegan, McAlister Merchant, Mel Curtis, Monique Catino, Nguyen Ly Phuong Gnoc, Patty Haller, Rob Garrison, Susan Gans, Susan Walker, Tim Robinson

Ciara Macauley, Brassai: The Artist's Eye, linoleum block print

Opening Reception for Saturation Point

FULL ON COLOR
University House Issaquah presents SATURATION POINT with an opening reception on Saturday, September 8, 2:00-4:00pm

artists include:

Alex Birkoff, Jan Bogle, Nancy Bradley, Minh Carrico, Kayti Dupar, Deb Freng, Susan Gans, Anne Gordon, Sue Gurevich, Cynthia Hall, Carol Hiltner, Irena Jablonski, Cara Kennedy, Patricia Kling, Cheri Kopp, LeRoy Lacelle, Susan Melrath, Marietta Modl, Alison Peacock, Marjorie Rice, Liz Ruest, Bruce Savadow, Jan Tervonen, Rob Tilley, Gretchen Van Dyke, Camille Vonnegut, Constance Wellnitz, Spar Wilson

Artist Couples Opening Reception

Artist Couples:  (L to R)

Paul and Anna McKee

Roger Burk and Meg Murch

Colleen Venter and Stephen Steck

Susan Lyles and Alfredo Arreguin

Carol Ross and Michael Rainwater

 Colleen Venter and Stephen Steck

 Susan Lyles and Alfredo Arreguin

 Michael Rainwater and Carol Ross

Meg Murch and Roger Burk

Beautiful food creations at the opening reception

Visual Biographies reception

 Marla Becker executive director of Aljoya Mercer Island, Kelly Lyles co-curator, artists Barbara Dunshee and Barbara Noonan

Artist Barbara Dunshee with Resident Joe Finnegan

 Artist Cathy Fields with Resident Pat Anderson

 Earnie Thomas in front of his painting, "Odyssey" about of his father-in-law Jim Esclavon

 Matt Calcavecchia next to his mixed media painting about Bob Coe

 Artists Angielena Chamberlin and Barbara Noonan

Artists Matt Calcavecchia and Doug Keith

Opening Reception for Visual Biographies

VISUAL BIOGRAPHIES

Opening Reception Thursday August 9, 2012 from 5:30-7:30 PM
Wine, hors d’oeuvres and music will accompany the art.


An Interchange Between Artists and Aljoya Mercer Island Residents

Rebecca DeVere, Shrine to Grandmothers, mixed media mosaic

Artists paired with Aljoya Mercer Island residents create individualized visual narratives to honor and celebrate the lives of the residents.

Resident/Artist Pairings:

Artist                                                   Resident Earnest Thomas                                   Jim Esclavon Angelena Chamberlin                          Ellie Naden                         Matt Calcavecchia                               Bob Coe Jennifer Carroll                                   Elaine and Abe Kleiman Sarah Dillon                                        Bette Raymond Barbara Dunshee                                 Joe Finnegan David Julian                                        Larry  Rubin Cathy Fields                                        Pat Anderson Kamala Dolphin-Kingsley                   Maggie Bennett               Doug Keith                                          Manuel Lott Barbara Noonan                                  Myra Lupton Anne-Marie Leon                                Sybil Tall Suze Woolf                                         Cork Hardinge  Rebecca DeVere                                 Tish Glant-Scheinman

Artwork is on exhibit through October 1, 2012.
Please call (206) 230-0150 by August 7th to RSVP.
Your response is appreciated. Complimentary parking will be provided.

Call for Art: "INSIDE/OUTSIDE"

Era Living CALL FOR ART
Instructions for Email Submission

EXHIBITION: Inside/Outside
LOCATION: University House Wallingford
DATE: October 18, 2012 to February 23, 2013  
DEADLINE: August 26, 2012  5:00pm
OPENING: October 18, 2012 5:30-7:30pm
QUESTIONS: contact June Sekiguchi at curator@junesekiguchi.com  or 206-713-7819

Inside/Outside    A broad theme inviting works of interior and exterior content.  The work can be literal perspectives from inside a physical space or one’s internal thoughts or feelings.  The work can also be from external world as in landscapes or other perspectives from outside of oneself.

Eligibility:   Open to all artists who have not shown at UH Wallingford in 2012.

Accepted work will primarily be wall hung with 2-D
• 2-D maximum size 42” on the longest side
• A limited number of work up to 60” will be considered
• 2-D works must be ready to install with a hanging wire
• 3-D maximum size 20”Hx15”Wx15”D
• All media accepted excluding work that requires electricity

PLEASE FOLLOW ALL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS BELOW and SUBMIT IN ONE EMAIL:

1. Email submissions to:  curator@junesekiguchi.com with your contact information on all documents.  Do not send PDF documents.

2. Attach up to six (6) jpegs of available artwork – low resolution.  Use the following Jpeg format instructions:
• Each Jpeg should be saved at 72 dpi
• Use maximum image size of 1200px on the longest dimension
• Limit each jpeg to a maximum file size of 2MG
• LABEL JPEG WITH YOUR NAME AND TITLE OF ART WORK – This facilitates identifying the large quantity of images.

3. Include an image list as an attached document with the following details for EACH jpeg
• Title
• Medium
• Size H” x W” x D”
• Year completed
• Price or Insurance Value if NFS (not for sale)

4. Attach resume/bio and artist statement and make sure your name is on all documents. NO PDFs.  

Era Living Exhibitions:

The artist receives 100% from sales at Era Living locations.  Because no commission is taken, sales are made directly between you and your client.  Postcards are generated for each show and promotional material sent to print and online media sources.  Opening receptions are gala events and artist presence is appreciated.  Artist talks may be scheduled.

Art at Era Living is viewed by residents and guests, and the public is invited to view the work.   Era Living is a Seattle based company founded in 1987 to provide innovative housing, programs, and service to their retirement communities.  Era Living is committed to bringing quality art experiences to their residents and to provide exhibition opportunities to artists.  http://www.eraliving.com/northwest_art

For questions, email curator@junesekiguchi.com or call 206-713-7819

Opening Reception for ARTIST COUPLES

Art Making / Life Sharing Artist Couples

Opening Reception Wed. July 18th from 4:30-6:30pm

Ida Culver House Broadview

12505 Greenwood Ave. N

Seattle, WA 98133

hors d'oeuvres, wine, and live music will accompany the work

exhibition runs to Nov 11th

daily viewing hours 8am-7pm

Artist Couples:

Carol Ross and Michael Rainwater

Susan Lytle and Alfredo Arreguin 

Anna McKee and Paul McKee

Meg Murch and RK Burk

Collen Venter and Stephen Steck

Artist Talk

Join artist Kim Tinuviel, Don Haggerty, and Marjorie Masel talk about their work and process in conjunction with the exhibition, "ADAPTATION" at University House Wallingford, Tuesday, July 10 at 7:00pm.
4400 Stone Way N at 45th in Wallingford.  The talk is in the auditorium.  Come early and see the show before the talk.

 Kim Tinuviel, "Chromo-Alchemy: Psyche" photograph: fine art watercolor paper

12”x16”

Don Haggerty, "Dancing Pair" : Galvanized steel, brass rods, acrylic paint, wood base

   10.5" x 11" x 4.25"

 Marjorie Masel, "Candide," wool fibers (on silk with  bead work) on oils on cotton

 42” x 58“ x 3” 

OPENING RECEPTION

Aljoya Thornton Place presents
"Hard Edge and Intuition"


James Wille Faust and Stacie Chappell
Courtesy of Gallery IMA

Wednesday, June 27th from 4:00-6:00pm
450 NE 100 St., Seattle at Northgate

James Wille Faust, "Illume" Acrylic on canvas, 24”x24”, Courtesy of Gallery IMA

Stacie Chappell, "High Movement" Acrylic on canvas, 48"x48", Courtesy of Gallery IMA

Photos from the opening reception of "ADAPTATION" at University House Wallingford

Roger Burk with "Concerto in Junkhouse Alley"

Maya and Hana

Kelly Lyles and friends

Jim Kurihara with his work, "Mood Indigo Moment at U Bridge"

Opening Reception

Gala Opening Reception for ADAPTATION at University House Wallingford.

View art inspired by poetry, literature, theater, music, science, and math.

Thursday, June 21,  5:30-7:30pm

4400 Stone Way N @ 45th in Wallingford.

 Carletta Carrington Wilson, "Night in Tunisia"

 Don Haggerty, "Ballerina Landscape"

 Joan Wortis, "Blue Bachata"

Kim Tinuviel, "Helios Rising"