Monday, August 25, 2014

Call for Art - Bountiful

Era Living CALL FOR ART
Instructions for Email Submission

BOUNTIFUL
Bountiful is a celebration and introspection about food – our relationship to it, be it of love, maybe struggle, but necessary sustenance in our daily lives.  It has a power in bringing us together sharing and enriching us, then it is a defining line separating the less fortunate who are left hungry.  Food defines cultures whether it be exotic spices, kosher restrictions or a fast food culture. It defines individuals in their food choices of raw vegan, vegetarian, pescetarian, omnivore, organic, and on and on.
Artwork is sought that illuminates the cultivation, production, preparation, presentation and aura surrounding what sustains us from farm to table. 

THIS CALL FOR ART INCLUDES TWO VENUES: 
IDA CULVER HOUSE BROADVIEW AND IDA CULVER HOUSE RAVENNA
Submissions will be juried for both shows:

Ida Culver House Ravenna (RAV) opens Nov 8 closes March 11, 2015
·       Art drop off for RAV is Nov 5
Ida Culver House Broadview (BRV) opens Nov 13 closes March 22, 2015
·       Art drop off for BRV is Nov 9

DEADLINE FOR BOTH SHOWS IS SEPTEMBER 8.  Both shows will be juried and selected for the two venues.  Artists will be notified what venue their work will be placed.

CONTACT:       June Sekiguchi, curator@junesekiguchi.com or 206-713-7819

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Accepted work will primarily be wall hung with 2-D
·             2-D maximum size 36” height x 48” wide
·             A limited number of larger works will be considered
·             2-D works must be ready to install with a hanging wire 
·             A limited number of indoor 3-D works will be considered. Max size approx. 12” x 12” x 12”
·             No work previously exhibited at Ida Culver House Broadview or Ravenna
·             All wall hung media accepted excluding work that requires electricity

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

1.               Email your submissions to:  curator@junesekiguchi.com

2.               Label  ALL the attached documents as shown below -- with your last name_first name_type of document.extension:
Examples: 
·       Smith_Jane_statement.doc
·       Smith_Jane_resume.doc
·       Smith_Jane_imagelist.doc
·       Smith_Jane_title of work.jpg

We have a high volume of entries, so this labeling system is required to process the documents efficiently.

 3.       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 1200 pixels 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 identify your artwork. Example:  Smith_Jane_Title of Work.jpg

4.       Include an art work list with the following details for EACH jpeg (include contact info) Please include your full name, address, phone number and email.
  
·             Title
·             Medium
·             Framed Size H” x W” x D”
·             Year completed
·             Price or Insurance Value if NFS (not for sale)
·             Gallery affiliation

  1. Attach your resume/bio/artist statement regarding this particular theme for the artist information binder:  maximum 2 pages each.  Include your name and contact information on each page.

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. 
  • Gala opening receptions are held for each exhibition including hors d’oeuvres and live music to accompany the art.
  • 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
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For questions, please contact June Sekiguchi at curator@junesekiguchi.com

Thursday, July 17, 2014

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Thank you!  ~June Sekiguchi, curator for Era Living

Thursday, April 24, 2014

Aljoya Thornton Place Opening Reception - Lisa Harris Gallery


 We have on going openings throughout the year - 21 shows per year at seven Era Living venues.  View some shots from the opening reception at Aljoya Thornton Place with artists from 
LISA HARRIS GALLERY
KAREN KOSOGLAD AND VICTORIA JOHNSON.  
We always have wonderful food, wine, and live music to accompany the art.  It's a wonderful way to meet the artists.
Enjoying Valerie Rosa and Billy Mac perform

L-R  Joe Max Emminger, Julie Pashkis and friends of Victoria Johnson on the far right.

Curator June Sekiguchi, artist Victoria Johnson, Lisa Harris Gallery assistant Amanda Dellinger, and artist Karen Kosoglad

Aljoya Thornton Place residents moved to dance!

Artist Victoria Johnson, gallery assistant Amanda Dellinger, Artist Karen Kosoglad

Entertainment by Billy Mac and Valerie Rosa

Billy Mac and Valerie Rosa - performed many requests from the audience

Artist Victoria Johnson in front of her work
Artist Karen Kosoglad talking with Jim Kurihara