Hickory Museum of Art in Hickory, NC, Seeks Artists for Juried “Road Trip” Exhibition Deadline June 30, 2013

The Hickory Museum of Art in Hickory, NC, is hosting an indoor juried exhibition called “Road Trip” in conjunction with an upcoming outdoor event called “The AutoLawn,” showcasing European automobiles of all makes, models, and ages. Artists are invited to submit work for “Road Trip” that expresses a theme relating to cars, journeys, and the open road. The exhibition will be held in HMA’s second floor Coe Gallery from Aug. 31 – Jan. 5, 2014.

The Hickory Museum of Art wants you to explore the theme of the personal automobile as it relates to your generation or your life’s journey or perhaps how it defined a certain personal Road Trip or a particular phase. How have you seen life from behind the steering wheel?

Joyce Kay Gordon, “Blue Motorcycle”, pastel on paper

The Museum is using (www.CallForEntry.org) (CaFÉ) to manage this call for artists. All entries must be submitted through CaFÉ by June 30, 2013. To view the prospectus, visit the CaFÉ website or (www.HickoryArt.org).

CaFÉ provides artists with an easy-to-use system to create a profile with contact information, upload digital images of their artwork, and apply to a number of open calls for entry at one time. There is no cost to register for this service.

Artists may submit up to three (3) images for a non-refundable $35 fee. (A $15 off coupon code is available for members of the Hickory Museum of Art. Please call Blair Phillips, Development Manager at 828/327-8576 for code.) Entry fees are non-refundable. Artists may enter their work ONLINE ONLY through CaFÉ (www.CallForEntry.org). CaFÉ accepts Mastercard/Visa.

The Museum is offering two cash prizes. Best in Show, selected by the jury panel, will receive $350 and a solo exhibition at the Museum. The People’s Choice Award will be selected by the public during The AutoLawn on Sept. 14; the winner receives $250. Voting will take place the day of event between 10am-3pm (only one ballot per person).

For further info call 828/327-8576 or visit (www.hickoryart.org).

Full Circle Arts in Hickory, NC, Calls for Entries for Art About Women 2013 – Deadline Mar. 2, 2013

Full Circle Arts in Hickory, NC, is inviting visual artists to enter their work in its upcoming competition, “Art about Women.” The purpose of this exhibition is to give area artists a means to show art featuring women and women’s issues in all visual media.

Entries should be hand-delivered to Full Circle Arts, Thursday or Friday, Feb. 28 or Mar. 1, 2013, 11am to 5pm, or Saturday, Mar. 2, 11am to 2pm.

Full Circle Arts is located at 29 Second Street NW, in the space they share with Taste Full Beans Coffeehouse.

There will be $600 in prizes offered. The exhibition will be on display Mar. 14 – Apr. 13, 2013.

Part of the proceeds will benefit the First Step Program of the Family Guidance Center in Catawba County.  The Center provides services and support for women
victimized by domestic violence.  Full Circle Arts pledges to donate 3% of the commission from each work sold from the exhibition and requests participating artists, if they wish, to pledge 3% of their share also.

We thank Carl V. Cline, III and Bob Fincher of Resource Partners, LLC, Portfolio & Wealth Management, David Millholland, and Pete and Virginia W. Sobotkin for their assistance.

The opening reception is Thursday, Mar. 14, from 5:30-8:30pm at Full Circle Arts.

FCA is a non-profit artists’ cooperative located in downtown Hickory, partnering with Taste Full Beans Coffeehouse.

For more information call 828-322-7545 or visit (www.fullcirclearts.org).

Felice Designs To Be Featured In Hickory, NC, Trunk Show – Nov. 9 & 10, 2012

Felice Designs of Charleston, SC, will be featured at a Hickory, NC, Trunk Show, hosted by Anne and Bethany Beach, on Friday, Nov. 9, 2012, from 1-6pm and Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012, from 10am-3pm. The event takes place at 504 32nd Avenue Drive, NW, in Hickory.

For further info call 828/324-4349. To see works by Felice Designs at (www.felicedesigns.com).

15th Annual Catawba Valley Pottery and Antiques Festival Takes Place in Hickory, NC – Mar. 23 and 24, 2012

The 15th Annual Catawba Valley Pottery and Antiques Festival will take place at the Hickory Metro Convention Center in Hickory, NC, on March 23 & 24, 2012. It is a non-profit event benefiting the Catawba County Historical Association in Newton, NC, and the North Carolina Pottery Center in Seagrove, NC.

Works by Kim Ellington

To read an earlier post click this link.

For further info visit (http://www.catawbavalleypotteryfestival.org/).

Hickory, NC’s Oktoberfest 2012 is Accepting Applications for Arts and Crafts Vendors – Deadline Sept. 1, 2012

Hickory, NC’s Oktoberfest 2012 is now accepting applications for Arts and Crafts vendors. Celebrating its 27th year, this annual festival will be held Oct. 12, 13, and 14, 2012, in Downtown Hickory. Estimated attendance is more than 100,000 for the three day event.

Hickory’s Oktoberfest is a three-day, outdoor festival held annually on the second weekend in October.  It features five stages of non-stop live entertainment ranging from traditional polka to rock & roll, two beer gardens, amusement rides and carnival games, a juried arts and crafts show, along with food and commercial vendors.

Oktoberfest hosts more than 100 vendors, including food from around the world, commercial vendors and non profit organizations. The Juried Arts & Crafts include paintings, sculpture, pottery, handmade swings and furniture, jewelry, photography candles and much more.

Oktoberfest’s Arts and Crafts show is a juried event, with prizes given for the top three artisans. Booth spaces are 10 x 10 and limited to one craftsperson per booth. Early registration (postmarked by Aug. 1, 2012) is $100.00. Regular registration will be accepted until Sept. 1, 2012 and is $150.00. Late registration, if space is still available (postmarked after October 1, 2012) is $250.00 Electricity is available for an additional $25.00. Applications are available on line at (www.hickoryoktoberfest.com).

Applications for commercial and non profit organizations are also available online at (www.hickoryoktoberfest.com).

For more information on Oktoberfest 2012, applications and guidelines or sponsorship information please visit the website or e-mail to (info@downtownhickory.com).

Hickory Downtown Development Association in Hickory, NC, Calls for Participation for 2012 Downtown Hickory Art Crawl – Deadline Apr. 15, 2012

The Hickory Downtown Development Association is seeking artists interested in participating in the Thursday, May 17, 2012 Downtown Hickory Art Crawl. The Downtown Hickory Art Crawl is a Juried Show. Artists will be selected by a committee.  Based on the medium of art and the style of the work, artists will be either placed in participating businesses to complement the merchandise of the business or placed in the Union Square Farmers Market Pavilion.

A participation fee for each artist is $25.00. Artists will not be required to pay any commissions for work that is sold during the Art Crawl. The Art Crawl is planned from 5:30 to 8pm, with a kick off party at Full Circle Arts at 5pm.

There will be room for up to 30 artists. HDDA reserves the right to determine where the artists are located. The committee strives to place artists in a business that will complement both the artist and the business, so please follow the application process closely.

To apply, please send photos of your artwork, a short bio and any other relevant information to:
HDDA, PO Box 9086, Hickory, NC 28603
or e-mail to Barbara at (blsinclair1@bellsouth.net) or Connie at (info@downtownhickory.com).

Please include your name, address, e-mail address and phone number. Incomplete applications will not be accepted or considered.

Deadline for the May 17 Downtown Hickory Art Crawl is Apr. 15, 2012.

The Downtown Hickory Art Crawl is also looking for musicians to play during the event. This is a non-paying venue, but CD sales are permitted during the hours of the Art Crawl. To apply, send a tape or CD with your band’s music, bio on the band members, photograph of the band and any other relevant information to the above address. You may include a website link that has music clips to send the information by e-mail. Again, incomplete applications will not be accepted or considered.

The Downtown Hickory Art Crawls are sponsored by the Hickory Downtown Development Association and the United Arts Council of Catawba County. The United Arts Council of Catawba County is committed to advancing the cultural life of Catawba County through grants, marketing, fundraising and facilities management. The council strives to provide awareness of the cultural activities in our area, as well as grant and contribution opportunities. For further info visit (http://www.artscatawba.org/).

For more information on The HDDA, membership, businesses, other events and downtown Hickory, please call 828/322-1121 or e-mail at (info@downtownhickory.com). Please visit the website at (www.downtownhickory.com).

Plan Now to Attend the 15th Annual Catawba Valley Pottery and Antiques Festival in Hickory, NC – Mar. 23 and 24, 2012

The 15th Annual Catawba Valley Pottery and Antiques Festival will take place at the Hickory Metro Convention Center in Hickory, NC, on March 23 & 24, 2012.

The Friday Night Preview Party will take place Mar. 23, from 7-10pm. The main Festival takes place on Mar. 24, from 9am-5pm.

Preview Party Tickets: $40.00/person (reserve by March 16); Festival Tickets: $6.00/ Adult; and Children 12 and under $2.00. For ticket information or questions call 828/324-7294.

Proceeds from this event benefit the Catawba Valley Historical Association and the North Carolina Pottery Center.

This year, potter Daniel Johnston will speak on his travel experience and apprenticeship with Thailand potters, and how this knowledge has influenced his works. The lecture will be held at 11am, and is included in the Saturday ticket price. An exhibition of pottery complimenting Johnston’s talk will be on display during the Festival on Saturday. The exhibit is called, Committee’s Choice: Pots from the Festival Organizers.

Also on Saturday, in celebration of the Festival’s 15th year, a verbal appraisal event will be presented by noted auction and appraisal experts, Brunk Auctions out of Asheville, N. C.

For further info visit (http://www.catawbahistory.org/catawba_valley_pottery_and_antiques_festival.php).

Oktoberfest 2011 in Hickory, NC, is now Accepting Applications for Arts and Crafts Vendors – Deadline is Aug. 31, 2011

Hickory, NC’s Oktoberfest 2011 is now accepting applications for Arts and Crafts vendors. Celebrating its 26th year, this annual festival will be held Oct. 7-9, 2011, in downtown Hickory, NC. Estimated attendance is more than 100,000 for the three day event.

Hickory’s Oktoberfest is a three-day, outdoor festival held annually on the second weekend in October. It features five stages of non-stop live entertainment ranging from traditional polka to rock & roll, two beer gardens, amusement rides and carnival games, a juried arts and crafts show, and hundreds of food and commercial vendors.

Oktoberfest hosts more than 100 vendors, including food from around the world, commercial vendors and non profit organizations. The Juried Arts & Crafts include paintings, sculpture, pottery, handmade swings, candles and more

Oktoberfest’s Arts and Crafts show is a juried event, with prizes given for the top three artisans. Booth spaces are 10 x 10 and limited to one craftsperson per booth. Early registration fee (postmarked by Friday, July 29, 2011) is $150. Regular registration will be accepted until Wednesday Aug. 31, 2011, and that fee is $200. Late registration, if space is still available (postmarked after Friday Sept. 30, 2011) is $300. Electricity is available for an additional $25. Applications are available on line at (www.hickoryoktoberfest.com).

Applications for commercial and non profit organizations are also available online at (www.hickoryoktoberfest.com).

For more information on Oktoberfest 2011, applications and guidelines or sponsorship information please visit the website (www.hickoryoktoberfest.com) and click on vendor applications or e-mail to (info@downtownhickory.com).

Hickory Museum of Art in Hickory, NC, Offers Events in Conjunction with Photography Exhibit by Sally Fanjoy and James Labrenz

We received a little of this by e-mail at Carolina Arts. Then we did the research to present this info to you readers. Some folks just want us to do all the work.

Here you go:

The Hickory Museum of Art in Hickory, NC, is offering several free events in conjunction with the exhibit, SCENE UNSEEN: Fanjoy Labrenz Installation, featuring photographs by Sally Fanjoy and James Labrenz, on view in the Coe Gallery through April 15, 2011.

Scene includes close details of our immediate environment seen while walking or looking through a window, including the natural landscape of our yard and the urbanscape surrounding our studio, as well as what can be seen in all that is passed by while moving in a car. Scenes will further develop in the staged poetry, music and dance responses to our visual findings.

Unseen will be present through music, spoken word and dance as the art forms convey and give life to the things we miss. These non-two dimensional works will give form to the symbolism present in the natural and the man-made local environment.

The events include:
Electronic Improvisations in the Coe Gallery with John Cheek, Rick Cline, & David Wechsler – Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2011, from 7:30 – 9pm.

Poetry / Visual Event with Dr. Rand Brandes in the Coe Gallery on Friday, Feb. 25, 2011, from 6-8pm.

For further info visit (http://hickorymuseumofart.org/home.php),
(http://www.fanjoylabrenz.com) or call 828/324-8330.

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Buy Your Tickets for the Preview Party for the 14th Annual Catawba Valley Pottery & Antiques Festival in Hickory, NC – by Mar. 18, 2011

Friday night tickets are available for the fundraiser Preview Party benefiting the Catawba Valley Pottery Festival and the North Carolina Pottery Center. The 14th annual Catawba Valley Pottery & Antiques Festival is scheduled for Mar. 25 & 26, 2011, at the Hickory Metro Convention Center in Hickory, NC.

The Friday night Preview Party is from 7-10pm and includes an early buying opportunity with a catered Southern Supper and live music. Tickets are $40 and must be purchased by Mar. 18, 2011.

Call 828-324-7294 or 828-322-3943 for details and to get your tickets now.

Hours for Saturday are from 9am-5pm; admission for adults is $6 and $2 for children 12 and under.

An important fundraiser event for the Catawba County Historical Society in Hickory, NC, and the North Carolina Pottery Center in Seagrove, NC, the Festival focuses on Southern traditional pottery, offering both sales and educational features. A total of 112 dealers will be present, a mix of both contemporary potters and antiques dealers.

For further info check this link (http://www.catawbahistory.org/catawba_valley_pottery_and_antiques_festival.php).