The Aiken Center for the Arts in Aiken, SC, is Calling for Artists to Show at the Center

Offered with some editor’s suggestions:

This is all they really sent us.

The Aiken Center for the Arts in Aiken, SC, is calling for artists to submit proposals for exhibitions at the Center. They didn’t offer us much details, but I would suggest getting their prospectus and check our item #10 as seen here:

10. Promotion and advertising will include an Artist Reception the first Thursday of the exhibition (6-8 PM) with
beverages provided by ACA. ACA will promote the exhibit on our website, social media outlets, community
calendars, member newsletter and by email. ACA will pay for the printing and mailing of up to 500 postcards
provided the artist provided the Artist provides the required images to the Executive Director by the contract
deadline.

No deadline was given but I’m not sure they have a show scheduled for July 2018 – 2019.

Check out their website to get an idea of how they promote exhibits on their website.

For complete details e-mail (progmgr@aikencenterforthearts.org) for a prospectus.

For more detail call 803/641-9094 or visit (www.aikencenterforthearts.org).

Dog and Horse Fine Art in Charleston, SC, Host Book Signings for Beth Carlson

Dog & Horse Fine Art in Charleston, SC, will host two book signings for Beth Carlson’s new book “Fox Tales: Beth Carlson’s Art” in Charleston and Aiken, SC.

AIKEN, SC
WHEN: JANUARY 12, TUESDAY 5-8 PM

WHAT: Meet the Artist and Author, BETH CARLSON, at a BOOK SIGNING of Fox Tales and an exhibition Beth Carlson’s Equine, Canine and Sporting Art, which will be on view January 12th – 17th, 2016

WHERE: The Willcox, 100 Colleton Avenue SW, Aiken, South Carolina
Sponsored by Dog & Horse Fine Art, Charleston, SC

CHARLESTON, SC
WHEN: FEBRUARY 12, FRIDAY, 5-8 P.M

WHAT: Meet the Artist and Author, BETH CARLSON, at a BOOK SIGNING, an exhibition Beth   Carlson’s Equine, Canine and Sporting Art, which will be on view February 12 – 27, 2016 and a looping short documentary film, THE DEBUTANTE HUNTERS, directed by local artist, Maria White, which will accompany the exhibition.  Boxwood Estate Winery will have a wine tasting.

WHERE: Dog & Horse Fine Art, 102 Church Street, Charleston, South Carolina

Dog & Horse Fine Art is pleased to announce the publication of Fox Tales, a collection of sporting artist Beth Carlson’s art along with her amusing narrative about her inspiration for each painting.

For animal and art lovers, the book brings together a selection of Carlson’s charming fox paintings, many in private collections. Carlson’s insight into and narrative about what inspired her to create each will amuse and entertain.  Readers can observe the interaction between foxes, people, horses and hounds, and enjoy the gorgeous landscapes that provide the settings for these surprising and often humorous encounters.

There will be 100 limited edition books with a signed 5” x 7” giclée of her “Snowy Fox” included.

Carlson’s paintings are coveted by collectors across the country.  Her work can be viewed in many national magazines; gracing the cover of Gray’s Sporting Journal, as well as being featured in Garden & Gun, Sporting Classics, The Chronicle of the Horse, and The American Brittany to name a few. She has two paintings in The National Bird Dog Museum in Grand Junction, Tennessee, and has three paintings bequeathed to The AKC Museum of the Dog in St. Louis, Missouri.

For further info call 843/577-5500 or visit (www.dogandhorsefineart.com).

Aiken Center for the Arts in Aiken, SC, Calls for Proposals for A Taste of Wine and Art Exhibition – Deadline Apr. 30, 2014

In support of our October festivities, the Aiken Center for the Arts (ACA) in Aiken, SC, is looking for artists for the exhibition “A Taste of Wine & Art”. During this exhibition, events at the center will be focused on food and wine, including a lecture from a popular cookbook author; an educational seminar about how to taste wine; and A Taste of Wine & Art, our popular fundraiser featuring approximately 25 restaurants and 50 vineyards.

Approximately 6 artists working in any media will be selected to exhibit their works from Sept. 29 – Nov. 1, 2014. All artists wishing to exhibit must submit the ACA Artist Exhibition Application which requires at least 8-10 quality images as examples of work to be included in the exhibition; a biographical sketch; and a resume including a list of past exhibits, awards, collections. Applications may be submitted either by mail, e-mailed or in person but no later than the Deadline: Apr. 30, 2014. The images submitted should be representative of the theme. For more information and to apply, please visit (www.AikenCenterfortheArts.org).

These applications are reviewed by the Exhibition Committee, whose role is to work in cooperation with the Executive Director in proposing artists for exhibition, in reviewing applications for exhibition from artists and/or other interested parties, in selecting artists for exhibition, and in recommending policies and guidelines relevant to exhibitions.

The ACA Exhibition Committee reviews work on a regular basis. Please do not contact the ACA to inquire about the status of your submission. You will be notified as soon as a decision is made. All Exhibition Committee selection decisions are final. Please note that the exhibiting artist or lender is responsible for the delivery of artwork or must arrange for, and cover, shipping costs.

For further information contact Elizabeth Williamson, Executive Director, Aiken Center for the Arts by calling 803/641-9094 or visit (www.AikenCenterForTheArts.org).

Aiken Artist Guild in Aiken, SC, Holds Monthly Meeting – Apr. 14, 2014

The Aiken Artist Guild in Aiken, SC, will hold its monthly meeting Monday, Apr. 14, 2014, on the second floor of The Aiken Center for the Arts in the Brown Pavilion. The social gathering will begin at 6:30pm. The meeting will begin at 7pm followed by a program. Visitors, guests and prospective members are welcome.

The Aiken Center for the Arts is located at 122 Laurens St. SW, Aiken, SC  29801.

For more information about the Aiken Artist Guild, membership and events, visit the Aiken Artist Guild at (www.aikenartistguild.org) and Facebook. The AAG e-mail address is (info@aikenartistguild.org).