call to artists

Outdoor art exhibition seeks proposals by GSU faculty, staff, and students.

Posted on by M. Levacy

Call for outdoor artwork by students, faculty, staff and alumni
for “Pollinators in the Garden: an Outdoor Art Exhibition”
In celebration of Earth Day 2017, April 14-April 21
Native Plant Botanical Garden
Georgia State University Perimeter College, Decatur

Perimeter College of Georgia State University Students, Faculty, Staff and Alumni are invited to take part in a week long exhibition, opening Friday, April 14, 1-3 p.m., celebrating Earth Day at our Native Plant Botanical Garden. Submissions are requested for outdoor artwork that represents pollinators, beings or activities that spread a plants’ pollen. This could include bees, butterflies, birds, bats, bugs, wind and more.

The mission of the Native Plant Botanical Garden is to educate the public about native plants and temperate ferns by providing a teaching environment. We would like this exhibit to highlight how important our pollinators are.

Collaborative and site-specific work is encouraged. Art work must be able to withstand the elements for the entire week. Please contact Lisa Alembik from the Fine Arts Department (lalembik@gsu.edu) with a written proposal of what you would like to submit along with a jpg of your artwork or a proposal drawing by March 31. Be sure to include your contact information. The garden is open to the public.  Keep in mind that work cannot be insured, and will be kept outdoors and open to the public for the entire week.

Delivery of accepted submissions will be Thursday, April 13 by appointment (afternoon) or April 14 (morning). Details to follow if your proposal is excepted. Eligibility is limited to Perimeter College of Georgia State University students, faculty, staff and alumni. Artwork submitted should remain for the duration of the exhibition.

Questions? Contact lalembik@gsu.edu.

Dunwoody Student Art Show Invites Student Submissions

Posted on by M. Levacy

The Dunwoody Art Club is hosting the 2nd annual Student Art Show at Dunwoody campus from October 24 – November 17, 2016 and is now accepting submissions of student work (through October 21st). This show is open to all current students enrolled in at least one class on the Dunwoody campus, regardless of major or experience.

Faculty, please share and encourage this opportunity in your classes, regardless of your discipline – we have SO many creative students on our campus and this is their time to get acknowledged and share their work with the campus.

All media are welcome, however, works must be “ready to hang” or present as outlined in the submission form. For assistance preparing works for submissions, students are welcome to come to the Dunwoody studio classroom, NA 1150, on Wednesday, October 19, between 3:45 and 5:45 p.m. – emailing the advisor to determine what might be required (as hanging supplies are not provided on Oct. 19) is advised.

OFFICIAL DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: 10 a.m., Friday, Oct 21

Students submissions will be accepted through the Dunwoody Student Life office on Wednesday, October 19 and Thursday, October 20th from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. and also from 8 – 10 am on Friday, October 21st. Any works received after 10 a.m. on Friday may not be eligible for inclusion in the exhibition.

For more information, please send students to the Dunwoody Student Life office or direct them to the documents and information listed on the Dunwoody Art Club webpage – or have them contact club advisor, Ms. Levacy –> mlevacy@gsu.edu.

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