Watercolors will fill the main gallery at State of the Art in February. This show features the work of gallery member Margy Nelson and guest artist Shirley Hogg. Margy says she has been communing with the Elemental spirits of Earth, Air, Fire and Water to capture their voices on paper and Shirley has been invoking the voices of the underworld, the animal Shamans who protect their earthly creatures. There will be an opening reception for the artists on Gallery Night, Friday, Feb. 3 from 5-8pm with a wine tasting co-hosted by Knapp Winery and Glenora Wine Cellars. Show dates are Feb. 1 through 26, 2012.

The Salon at the gallery will feature work by other gallery artists: paintings, drawings, prints, photographs, sculpture, and collage.The gallery is located at 120 W. State Street in Ithaca and it is ADA accessible with curbside parking. Hours are Wed. – Fri., 12-6pm and Sat. & Sun., 12-5pm. Contact information: 607-277-1626 and www.soag.org

SOAG Photo Show Frequently Asked Questions

1.  Should my entries represent a particular kind of photographic approach?

No.  They may be traditionally or digitally produced and printed. There are no content, size or age specifications either.   Manipulations of the image are acceptable as long as they begin with a photographic process. Scanned images are acceptable.

2.  How much paperwork is there to fill out?

We have two forms.  The first is the Call for Entries that is published on the gallery web site about two months before the deadline for submissions and sent via e-mail to the gallery mailing list.   The second is an Exhibitors Agreement, a form on which the entrant gives us complete contact information, information about the work being submitted, the relevant dates during the show, and the agreement concerning the works between the gallery and the entrant.  That form is filled out when the entrant brings their work to the gallery with payment for their entry fee.  It may be filled out ahead of time but please bring two copies with your work.

3.  Why do you need three labels on each photograph submitted?

We do ask for three labels.  One must be permanently affixed to the back of the photograph and two temporarily affixed with tape to the edge of the frame so that they hang down over the front of the photograph.  The label on the back assures that we know the owner of the photograph when the show comes down. From the front, we take one of the labels to make our standard show wall labels. The second is used to make sure we place the right wall label with the correct photograph, then the second comes off as well.

4.  How many photographs from each entrant do you usually accept into the show?

It varies according to the jury.  There is no set rule.  Sometimes we take two, sometimes one and sometimes the jury decides that neither entry will be chosen for the show.  The jury strives to upgrade the quality of the show each year so there is no guarantee given to any entrant.

5.  Why should the work I submit be recent?

As we noted above, we try to make sure that each year the show represents the best work possible and not simply agree to show anything submitted.  The more current the work is, the more likely it will represent current photographic trends and practice.

6.  How much does presentation count when the jury looks at my work?

A lot!  Poor matting, framing or lack thereof can seriously diminish the chances of an image being chosen for the show.  In general, standard gallery approaches to matting and framing should be followed.  Narrow black,, wood an/ or metal frames are preferred that compliment the photograph while not dominating it.  Mats that are well proportioned in relationship to the photograph and frame help and allow the jury to focus on the photograph.  The photographs should be under glass or plexi-glass.  Non-colored mats are also preferred because they focus the attention on the photograph and not the mat.  Mats should extend on average from 1 1/2 to 3 inches from edge of the photograph to the edge of the frame. This is not a hard and fast rule, just a general acknowledgment of good presentation practice.  Frames need not be expensive, just simple, professional looking and complimentary of the work.  The work must be ready to hang which generally means a wire across the back or clearly identified devices from which to hang the work.  Finally, the jury reserves the right to turn down any submission that is not presented in a professional manner, exclusive of the content.

7.  Are your rules and deadlines for submission of work hard and fast?

Absolutely.  We accept no entries after published deadlines.  The jury begins it’s work very soon after the deadline for entries passes so it’s really not fair to those who manage to get their work in on time if we accept late entries.  Also, two entries means two entries.  Every year a few people try to convince us to take more than the allotted two entries.  We don’t.

8.  How does the jury and prize process work?

After all the entries are in, a panel of members from the gallery made up primarily of experienced photographers, decide what will be accepted for the show.  After the show is hung, a prize judge, selected from outside the membership of the gallery, looks at the show and she or he decides how the prize money will be awarded.  The prize judge is different each year. We try to find experienced, respected and successful photographers and/or teachers of photography and imaging arts in order to make the experience for the entrants a meaningful process.

9.  If my work is rejected an/or accepted does it diminish my chances for being accepted in future shows?

Absolutely not!  We encourage everyone to enter each year.  Being rejected is not an indication that your work will be rejected in future years nor does acceptance or winning a prize in a given year guarantee acceptance the following year or years.  Each year the jury may be different as is the prize judge. For many artists/photographers rejection from a given show can provide insight and creative stimulus to change and/or see a path for improvement in their work.  However, one should not change a direction if the belief in that work is strong and directed.  As we noted, a different jury in all likelihood may have different criteria for judging.

10.  Does it help if my work is for sale?

Yes!  It has no bearing on whether or not the work is accepted into the show but we encourage everyone to offer their work for sale.  It enhances the value of the show and helps to promote the idea that it is a relevant, professional offering.  That being said, we will not reject a good work if the artist does not want to offer it for sale.

Exhibit Dates: Wednesday, February 29 through Sunday, April 1, 2012

Up to $600 may be awarded at the discretion of the prize judge.

Submission Deadline: Friday, February 10, 2012, by 5p.m.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• Each entrant may submit up to two (2) works.

• All work should be reasonably current and original.

• If accepted into the show, the work must be delivered ready to hang (matted, framed with glass or plexiglass in front and with a wire or suitable hardware for hanging in the back).

• A photographic process must have been used in the production of the work. (Scanned work is acceptable, digital art that did not originate from a photographic process-is not).

• The work should not have been submitted to SOAG in the past.

• Current SOAG members and their immediate families are not eligible to exhibit in this show.

• The Entry Fee of $35.00 is non-refundable and does not guarantee that your work will be accepted into the show.

• The Entry Fee can be paid by PayPal

Or payment may be made by check and made out to:  State of the Art Gallery , postmarked by February 10 and mailed to:

David Watkins Jr.

201 Hillview Place

Ithaca, New York 14850

Work will not be accepted after the stated deadlines.

SUBMISSION OF WORK

Please email your entries to: David Watkins Jr. at:   dow1@cornell.edu

• List the Artist Name, Address, phone numbers, e-mail and website (if applicable) in the body of the e-mail.

• Images of up to two (2) works can be submitted.  They must be jpegs at 300 dpi, between 800 and 1200 pixels on the long side and labeled with the artist’s name, followed by the image number 01 or 02. (example: d.watkins01.jpg, d.watkins02.jpg)

• An image list (Filename, Title, Size, Medium, Price) must also be submitted with all entries.

• If submitting by e-mail is problematic, please send a CD with your fee and all information as outlined above.  CD’s cannot be returned. Do not send prints.

ACCEPTED WORK: Deadline and Notifications

All entries must be received by 5pm Friday, February 10, 2012 and will be jury-reviewed by Friday, February 17, 2012.  E-mail notification of results will be sent Feb. 18-20, 2012.

The exhibit will be curated by members of the gallery. After installation a Judge from outside      the gallery will determine prizes and how the prize money will be distributed.  Winners may be notified privately prior to the opening reception so that they may plan to attend the award ceremony.  The awards will be presented at 6:30pm during the opening reception Friday, March 2^nd 2012.

DELIVERY of ACCEPTED WORK to THE GALERY

The work, ready for hanging, must be delivered to the gallery in person or by a designated substitute on:

Sunday, February 26 between noon and 5 pm; or

Monday, February 27 between 1 and 5pm.

• Work cannot be accepted after 5pm Monday as installation of the show begins at that time.

• NO SHIPPING OR MAILING.

• The gallery retains the right to deny access to the show if the images delivered are substantially different from those submitted to the jury.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Submissions to the SOAG 23^rd Annual Juried Photography Show shall imply an agreement on the part of the artists to all conditions of this prospectus. Permission for SOAG to photograph accepted works for publicity, education, and reference purposes is assumed.

SALES

Sale of the work is encouraged. Work will be offered for sale with the understanding that there is a 30% commission for each sale. Artists will be responsible for reporting and paying the sales tax. Sold artwork remains in the exhibit for the duration of the show.

INSURANCE

While the State of the Art Gallery, its members and agents will make every effort to protect your work, we cannot indemnify you against loss or damage to your work. In submitting to the show you agree that the State of the Art Gallery is not liable and must be held harmless if your work is damaged or lost.

PICK-UP of ART at the END of the SHOW

All works must be retrieved personally by artists or designated associates on:

Sunday, April 1^st from 1pm-5pm.

Please understand that the gallery has no facility to store your work, and will reserve the right to dispose of abandoned works at our discretion.

CALENDAR

February 10, 2012  Deadline for all entries.

February 18-20, 2012  Notification of acceptance/rejection.

February 26, 2012  Delivery of works 12-5 pm

February 27, 2012  Delivery of works 1-5 pm

February 29, 2012  Exhibit opens

March 2, 2012  Opening Reception 5-8 pm

March 2, 2012  Awards ceremony 6:30 pm

April 1, 2012  Exhibit closes

April 1, 2012  Pick up work 1-5 pm

PHOTO SHOW FAQ

“Immigration and Biography” will be the first show of 2012 at State of the Art Gallery and it will feature the work of the gallery’s two newest members, Jane Dennis and Terry Plater.  The title reflects both Dennis’s focus on immigration and Plater’s focus on portraiture and other subject matter that has narrative power.  Dennis will show mixed media sculpture and Plater, a painter, will show portraits and landscapes.

A reception for the artists will be held Friday, Jan. 6, 5-8pm with a wine tasting courtesy of Bet the Farm Winery of Aurora, New York.  Show dates are Jan. 4 -29, 2012. .  Gallery hours:  Wed. – Fri., 12-6pm and Sat. & Sun., 12-5pm.  State of the Art is located at 120 W State Street and the gallery is ADA accessible with curbside parking.  Contact information:  607-277-1626 andwww.soag.org 

Sixty-seven works of art by sixty-seven artists will be exhibited in the State of the Art December 2011 Juried Exhibition. This biennial show opens November 30 and will include watercolors, pastels, oil and acrylic paintings, woodcuts, sculpture, pottery and giclee prints.  At a reception for the artists, former Johnson Art Museum Director Frank Robinson awarded the following prizes:

$100 / Jessica Warner (title, Encompass)

$100 / Matthew McLean (title, Gold Mountain Hi-Way)

$100 / Barbara Page (title, Out Of Bounds)

$100 / Ji Eun Kim (title, Oneness)

$50 / Vickie Mike (title, Circling Abstraction)

$50 / Milly Acharya (title, Fushsia)

$50 / Liese Bronfenbrenner (title, Forest Spring)

$50 / Hope Zaccagni (title, Salt Mine with Yellow Train Car)

The show closes Dec. 24, 2011.

Gallery hours:  Wed. – Fri., 12-6pm and Sat. & Sun., 12-5pm.  The gallery will be closed Dec. 25-Jan. 3, 2012.  State of the Art is ADA accessible with curbside parking.  Contact information:  607-277-1626 and www.soag.org

Gurdon Brewster’s show features a larger than life size bronze sculpture of Miriam, the prophet and sister of Moses, who is dancing with a tambourine. Six other new sculptures will be shown in the show along with sculptures made in the recent past. A number of these sculptures reflect human struggle for liberation and a number celebrate life in the form of dance. Through his sculptures he has confronted the pain of war, felt the exuberance of dancing and been moved by the mysterious power of the sacred. He has been working in sculpture since high school and now, retired, he finds that he is only gaining in his creative energy. He likes to say that he leans on the gift of the muse, the gift of Spirit energy, and the gift of the creativity of the angels. He is inspired, uplifted and transformed by his sculpture.

Gurdon Brewster will give a talk entitled, “Miriam and the Feminine Image”, on Sunday, Nov. 13 at 3 pm at SOAG.  

He will show a video of the casting process of transforming the clay figure into the bronze figure, on Friday, Nov. 18, 7-8:30 pm at SOAG.

A Talk  by Gurdon Brewster

Exhibit dates: Nov. 30 to Dec. 24

State of the Art Gallery, 120 W State St, Ithaca NY 14850

(607) 277-1626

Prizes totaling $600 will be awarded.

All Media except those eligible for our Photo Show (specifically  Photography, Video, or any Digital Art which derives from recorded or scanned Imagery) will be considered.

Deadline: Monday, November 7, 2011

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

All adults, 18 years or older, living within the Ithaca, New York and Finger Lakes area are eligible to submit two works in any media except the photo related media mentioned above. Works must be original and completed within the last two years.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Submissions to the SOAG Regional Juried Art Exhibit shall imply an agreement on the part of the artists to all conditions of this prospectus. Permission for SOAG to photograph accepted works for publicity, education, and reference purposes is assumed.

All entries must be received by November 7^th 2011, and will be jury-reviewed by November 14^th 2011.  Email notification of results will be sent that day, and resent one week later.

The exhibit will be curated/juried by members of State of the Art Gallery. After installation a Judge will determine awards by his/her design from a prize pool of $600.  The winners will be announced at the Opening Reception on Friday December 2 2011.

SALES

Sales will be encouraged. Work will be offered for sale with the understanding that there is a 30% commission for each sale. Artists will be responsible for reporting and paying the sales tax. Sold artwork will remain in the exhibit for the duration of the show,

INSURANCE

The work will be handled with great care but insurance coverage cannot be provided at this venue and the State of the Art Gallery cannot be held responsible for theft or damage to consigned works.

SUBMISSION OF WORK

Please email entry submissions to James Spitznagel at james@levelgreen.com with all requested items as listed below:

Artist name, address, phone numbers, email and website to be in the body of your email.

Images of up to 2 works can be submitted. Images must be jpeg/tiff, 300 dpi, between 800 and 1200 pixels on the long side and labeled with the artist’s name followed by the image number 01 or 02 (sample; spitznagel01.jpg or spitznagel02.tiff).

An image list (Filename, Title, Size (HxWxD), Medium, Price) must also be submitted with all entries.

Entry fee of $35 can be paid via PayPal (payment to: gallery@soag.org), or in check payable to State of the Art Gallery and mailed postmark by November 7th 2011 to James Spitznagel, 538 Ellis Hollow Creek Road, Ithaca NY 14850. If email submission of entry material is problematic, please include a content CD-R with your mailed fee. CD-R entries must contain same image size and information as listed for email submissions. CD-R’s cannot be returned.

DELIVERY AND PICK-UP OF ART

Accepted work must be transported personally to the Gallery on Sunday, November 27 2011 12pm-5pm or Monday,  November 28 2011 1pm-5pm (no shipping allowed).

The Gallery will install the work beginning at 5pm November 28 2011, and no work will be accepted after that time.

All works must be retrieved personally by artists or designated associates on December 30 2011 1pm-5pm or December 31 2011 1pm-5pm.  Please understand that the gallery has no facility to store your work, and will reserve the right to dispose of abandoned works at our discretion.

CALENDAR

November 7          Deadline for all entries

November 14-18     Notification of acceptance/rejection

November 27        Delivery of works 12-5 pm

November 28       Delivery of works 1-5 pm

November 30       Exhibit opens

December 2         Opening Reception 5-8 pm

December 2         Awards ceremony 6:30 pm

December 24       Exhibit closes

December 30, 31    Pick up work 1-5 pm

The State of the Art Gallery features artists from the Ithaca Art trail October 5-30th.  Preview the Art Trail members’ work in one place before choosing which studios to visit.  Seeing the actual work often has a greater impact than just viewing it on a computer screen, and every year many people do  their “Art Trail research” at the gallery.

Location: 120 W. State St., Ithaca, NY

Opening Reception:  Friday, October 7, 5-8pm

Gallery hours:  W-F, 12-6pm, Sa & Su 12-5pm

Art trail weekends are October 8/9 and 15/16, 11:am-5:00pm each day.

Raffle Winners Announced!

Meleny Peacock         Janet Sherman View From Studio Window Late Fall

Barbara Shew              Carol Ast May Hillside/Cornell Plantations

Donn Carroll                Jan Kather Untitled

Sally Grubb                  Mary Ann Bowman Fish Friends

Carolyn Dillon            Elisabeth Gross-Marks The Blue Circle

Mark O’Malley             Patty Porter Wyers Point

Sheila Stone                 Diana Ozolins August: Ausable Point

Dee Alary                     Jim Spitznagel Horse

Caitlan Hostetter      Eva Capobianco Nested

Amy Bentz                   Ethel Vrana Ithaca Winter

Kerry Mizrahi             Barbara Mink Tree

Carol Rubenstein       Yvonne Piburn Three Trees 1

Rick Schuler                 Mary Schuler The Tetons

John Rudan             Daniel McPheeters Spiral Tree Triskele

Jennifer Gerner       Terry Plater Of Red Ages

Julia Czerwinski       Margaret Nelson Hnaging Basket

Mary Kane                 Marian Van Soest Pomegranate and Persimmon

Eric Skalwold           Leslie Brill Boris

Deb Dudick               Ileen Kaplan Single Rose

Kate Gefell               Stan Bowman Green Hayrolls

Joni Spielholz        Frances Fawcett Surface Tension

Michael Maxwell     Sheryl Sinkow Yellow Rose

Stan Bowman           David Watkins Jr. A Rose By Any Other..

Alison Brill               Stephan Phillips Iron and Bell

PAINTINGS, DRAWINGS, PHOTOGRAPHS, PRINTS, WATERCOLORS, SCULPTURE, CERAMICS AND MORE will be shown by STATE OF THE ART MEMBERS in their second group show of 2011.  Show dates are August 31 through October 2, 2100. Reception for the artists, Friday, September 2, 5-8pm with a wine tasting compliments of Standing Stone Vineyards of Hector, NY.

Also in September:

SOAG to sponsor nationally known artist Jim Mott’s Itinerant Artist Project

Jim Mott first conceived of his Itinerant Artist Project (IAP) in the late 1990s, while visiting Ithaca. This summer Mott returns to the Ithaca area at the invitation of State of the Art Gallery, for an IAP residency and exhibit.

Mott and his project have received national attention, including features on the “Today” show (http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/22472628/ <http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/22472628/> ) and in American Artist.
For one month out of the year, Mott makes a road trip somewhere in the United States, staying with voluntary hosts for two to five days and painting small location paintings, one of which is offered in exchange for the hospitality provided.

Mott will be in Ithaca from August 25-September 7, 2011.  He is still looking for a host or two for his “painting stops” (contact him at jhmott@juno.com or State of the Art at 607-277-1626).

Paintings he makes during this residency will be exhibited at State of the Art in September as part of one the gallery’s two yearly members’ shows.  This exhibition opens Friday, September 2, Gallery Night in downtown Ithaca.

On Sept. 7 at 7pm, he will give a gallery talk about his art and experiences. In addition, he will hold a painting workshop which, he says, will be a double feature that combines his two most popular topics:  “Simple and Direct:  Small Panel Painting for Artists on the Go” and “The Shadow Landscape: Painting Dusk and Night”. It will be held from 5:30-8:30pm on August 31 at the Ithaca Farmer’s Market.  The cost is $35 plus a nominal materials fee for gesso panels.

An interview with Mott on “Out of Bounds” will air Thursday, Sept. 15, at 7pm on WEOS-FM and Sunday, Sept 18, at 11:30am on WSKG-FM.  For more information on Jim Mott and the Itinerant Artist Project, please go to his web site:  http://www.jimmott.com/

About the IAP, Mott says:  “It has been pivotal for my development as an artist. Besides giving me new ways to think about my role as a painter, and as a mediator between art and place and public, the touring has stimulated unexpected productivity, and the resulting artwork has drawn local and national attention.”