Alexandria Commission for the
Arts Seeks Applicants to
Serve on Arts Resource Panels
The Alexandria
Commission for the Arts is seeking volunteers with expertise in
music, theatre, and dance to serve on Resource Panels. Members
serve as subject matter experts who advise and assist the Commission
by reviewing grant applications for various arts programs in the
City of Alexandria.
Panel members
are expected to serve three-year terms and should be prepared
to review grant applications by the first panel meeting to be
scheduled in mid- to late- January. The following vacancies are
available:
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Four vacancies
on the Music Panel (2 instrumental and 2 vocal)
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One vacancy
on the Theatre Panel
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One vacancy
on the Dance Pane
Individuals who are interested
in serving should send a letter of interest and resume, or curriculum
vita, to the Alexandria Commission for the Arts, 1108 Jefferson
Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 or e-mail it to aca@alexandriava.gov.
Applications must be received by 5 p.m. on Friday, December 12,
2008. The Commission will appoint members to these vacancies at
its December 16, 2008 meeting.
For more information, please contact
Cheryl Anne Colton, Cultural Arts Administrator, at 703.519.3494
or e-mail aca@alexandriava.gov.
The City of Alexandria is committed
to compliance with the City’s Human Rights Code and the
Americans with Disabilities Act. To request a reasonable accommodation
or to request materials in an alternative format, call Cheryl
Anne Colton at 703.838.6348 (TTY 703.838.4902) or e-mail at cherylanne.colton@alexandriava.gov.
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Art
in City Hall
Call to Artists
November 17, 2008 – June 19, 2009
The Art League
in partnership with the City of Alexandria, in conjunction with
the Mayor’s initiative to promote the arts citywide in Alexandria,
are coordinating a rotating fine art exhibit. This exhibit will
enhance the environment of Alexandria’s City Hall and promote
the talent of local artists. The exhibit
will be juried by an outside, independent expert in the arts,
and will hang for seven months on the second floor and possibly
fourth floor of the Alexandria City Hall. Members of The Art League,
Del Ray Artisans, and the Torpedo Factory Artists’ Association
are invited to participate. Former members of Springwater Fiber
Guild are also eligible to participate.
| Receiving: |
Saturday, November 15, 2008
10:00 am – 2:00 pm at Alexandria City Hall, 2nd floor
(Please use the Cameron St. entrance at the 300 block of
Cameron)
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| Work not selected: |
Must be picked up Sunday,
November 16, 2008, Noon- 4:00 pm
(Artists may call 703-683-1780, Noon - 4:00 pm on
Sunday, to determine if they need to pick up work. Work not
picked up will be delivered to The Art League Gallery at 4:00
pm, and a $5 per day per piece storage fee will be charged.)
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| Reception: |
Tuesday, December 9, 2008;
5:30–7:00pm, Room 2000 (tentative)
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| Exhibition Dates: |
November 17, 2008 – June 19,
2009 |
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| Exhibition Hours: |
8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday
- Friday |
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| End of Show Pick Up: |
Saturday, June 20, 2009,
10:00 am – 2:00 pm (Work not picked up will be delivered
to The Art League Gallery at 2:00 pm, and a $5 per day per piece
storage fee will be charged.) |
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| Eligibility: |
Open to members of the above
listed organizations. Non-members may join the above listed
organizations, with the exception of The Torpedo Factory Artists.
Contact information is listed below. |
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| Entry Fee: |
$3.00 per piece, up to three
pieces of original work. |
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| Juror: |
The jurying process will be based
upon originality, quality, execution of subject matter and amount
of exhibition space. Juror – Beth Baldwin - Baldwin is
the Art Bank Coordinator for the DC Commission on the Arts and
Humanities. Her duties include selecting and installing art
work from the DC permanent collection throughout city offices
and public spaces. She graduated from Indiana University of
Pennsylvania and is an MFA candidate at Ohio University. Baldwin
does freelance design and exhibits her work regionally. |
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| Submitting Work: |
All work must be ready for display,
securely framed with screw eyes and wires firmly attached. No
taped or clip style frames are allowed. Works on paper should
have a protective covering of glass or Plexiglas. Work will
be eliminated if poorly prepared or wet. All work must be original;
no giclee' reproductions will be accepted. Works cannot have
been juried into previous Bi-Annual Art in City Hall Juried
Exhibitions or previous exhibits at The Art League Gallery.
This exhibit will apply as one show towards Bin Gallery membership
at The Art League for the exhibit year 2009-2010.
3-D artists are asked to contact The Art League to discuss presentation
issues. Artists may review the exhibit space (during regular
City Hall hours) in advance; please note that corridors have
only eight-foot high ceilings. Artists are advised that the
exhibition space is a government office building open to all
members of the public, including children, and are asked to
submit work appropriate to this venue. |
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| Sales: |
Work may be for sale or marked
NFS (Not For Sale). If NFS, a value must be stated in the Loan
Agreement form for insurance purposes. A 25% commission applies
to all artwork sold. Accepted artwork (not including duplicate
works) may NOT be sold directly by artists or their representatives
(including through their websites) for the duration of the Exhibition.
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| Loan Agreement: |
Artists are required to provide
a completed and signed Loan Agreement Form, at delivery of artwork.
“2008-09 Alexandria Art in City Hall Loan Agreement” forms will
be available at any of the participating galleries, public libraries,
and the Office of Citizen Assistance in City Hall. Permission
to photograph any artwork for publicity purposes is considered
granted unless otherwise stated in writing. The City and The
Art League are not liable for theft or damage to submitted artwork.
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| Awards: |
The juror will select works for
monetary awards. |
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| More Information: |
Call The Art League gallery at
703-683-1780, for more information. |
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| PLEASE NOTE: |
Artists are responsible
for transport and removal of artwork(s) to and from City Hall.
No accepted work may be removed for the duration of the show.
Artists are required to pick up works at the times stated. A
storage fee of $5.00 per day per piece will be assessed for
any artwork not picked up or removed as required. |
About the Sponsors
The Art League
is a charitable and educational 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization,
that provides continuous opportunity for artists to have their work
juried by professional metropolitan area teachers, curators, critics
and gallery owners in monthly shows. It also operates a non-accredited
school of fine art, and operates outreach programs in the community.
Located in the Torpedo Factory at 105 North Union St, Alexandria,
Virginia. www.theartleague.org.
Alexandria Commission for the Arts is a City Council appointed
16 member commission responsible for allocating public funds to
support the arts and advising Council on arts related policies.
The Commission also works on other arts initiatives, such as the
Annual Alex awards, and a new initiative for Alexandria—Percent
for Arts program. The Commission oversees Public Art and has instituted
the Mayor’s Gallery, Council Gallery and City Manager’s
Gallery. www.alexandriacommissionforthearts.org.
Participating Organizations
The Art League –
703-683-1780 105 N. Union St., Alexandria, VA 22314 www.theartleague.org
Del Ray Artisans – 703-838-4827 2704 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria,
VA 22301 www.thedelrayartisans.org
Torpedo Factory Art Center – 105 N. Union St. Alexandria, VA
22314 www.torpedofactory.org
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News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
September 21, 2007 |
FOR MORE INFORMATION,
CONTACT:
Jack Browand, Division Chief, 703.838.5095, ext. 273
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City Manager
and Dr. Oswald Durant Memorial Center Galleries
Showcasing New Exhibitions
New exhibitions showcasing the works
of two artists are on display in the galleries at the Dr. Oswald
Durant Memorial Center, 1605 Cameron St., and the City Manager’s
Gallery, 301 King St. Acrylic and oil paintings by Nihal Kececi
will be on exhibit at the Durant Center through October 31, 2007;
monotypes and oil on paper by Betsy Anderson will be featured at
the City Manager’s Gallery through January 6, 2008.
Appointments to view these works can
be made during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.
until 5 p.m., by calling 703.838.6348. For more information about
the artists and about other programs of the Alexandria Commission
for the Arts, visit www.alexandriacommissionforthearts.org.
The City of Alexandria is committed
to compliance with the City’s Human Rights Code and the Americans
with Disabilities Act. To request a reasonable accommodation or
to request materials in an alternative format, call Cheryl Anne
Colton at 703.838.6348 (TTY 703.838.4902) or e-mail at cherylanne.colton@alexandriava.gov.
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