PAPO 4th Annual Downtown Bellingham Plein Air Paint Out

    Sat. and Sun. August 22 and 23^rd 2009 

Prospectus  

Sponsored by The Trish Harding School of Art at Studio UFO Gallery and Blue Horse Gallery, 301 W Holly St, Bellingham, WA 98225

Contact person-Trish Harding 360-319-6115  trish.harding@studioufo.net

Artists Reception Friday, November 6th 6-10pm Show will run through Nov 30

The purpose of this paint out is to promote public awareness and appreciation of Plein Air Painting and Art in general in Bellingham.  Our goal is to have 100 artists painting along or near the Holly Street corridor.  The sponsors will promote the event to the public.  This is not a fundraiser.  Artists will get 60% of sales.

  PEOPLES’ CHOICE AWARD! 

Eligibility

• Artist must be 18 years or older and a resident of the Pacific NW.
• Entries must be original, entirely the work of the entrant, executed the day of the paint out.
• Entries must be original paintings, no photocopies or Xerox, giclee or other reproduction.
• Entries must reflect the uniqueness of Downtown Bellingham and 75% completed en plein air.
• One painting per artist will be included in an exhibition.
• The Exhibition will be hosted by The Trish Harding School of Art at Studio UFO Gallery and Blue Horse Gallery at Bay Street Village Building.

  Conditions

• Paintings only – No Photographs or drawings.
• Minimum image size is 12” in either direction.
• All work on paper must use glass or Plexiglas.
• Work must be sturdily framed and ready to hang, including wire.  No saw tooth hangers.
• Studio UFO Gallery and Blue Horse Gallery reserve the right to refuse any work, which does not meet the criteria or is not suitable for the gallery mission.
•  All artists are encouraged to attend the exhibition and encouraged to invite family, friends & clients.

Entry Fees

• Non-refundable entry fee is payable to Trish Harding.
• The entry fee must be paid by check.
• An entry form must accompany the entry fee.
• The entry fee and entry form must be postmarked no later than July 31, 2009.
• Fee $35
• Entries received after the deadline July 31, 2009 pay $50.

Sales

• All work must be for sale.
• The Gallery will charge 40% commission for each artwork sold.

Location

• Artists will report to a central location for nametags and instructions and from there the paint out will begin.
• There will be designated areas of the city that the artist can choose to paint.  Locations will be decided upon with respect to facilities and water availability.
• Artists are asked not to use business establishment’s restrooms unless you do business with them.

Photography

·         The Gallery reserves the right to photograph entries and artists in action and use photographs for the purposes of documentation, education, and publicity and to encourage interaction of the arts.

Liability

·         Trish Harding School of Art at Studio UFO and Blue Horse Gallery is not responsible for loss or injury to person or property during this event.

·         Every reasonable precaution will be taken during the receiving, installation, and exhibition of work.  The Gallery assumes no responsibility for loss or damage incurred.

Calendar   

 July 31                     Entry Form & Fee Due

Aug 22nd & 23         Paint Out 10am-3pm

Oct 30 & Oct 31      Drop off Paintings Blue Horse Gallery 11am-5pm

Nov 6                      Artists Reception 6pm to 10 pm

Dec 1                      Pick up artwork 12-5pm (artwork cannot be stored.)

The event will be well promoted to the public.

Call to Artists

PAPO 2009 4th Annual Downtown Bellingham Plen Air Paint Out

This event is to raise public awareness about sustainable studio space for artists in the region, specifically downtown Bellingham, therefore we will be asking the plein air artists to set up easels around or near the Holly St corridor.  Because “Gentrification” is happening in all the art towns of the Northwest none are exempt from the problems facing their organic artists. We are making history!

We are painting Downtown Bellingham!  Join artists from all over the area for the “3^rd Annual Downtown Bellingham Plein Air Paint Out”, sponsored by Studio UFO, Blue Horse Gallery and the City of Bellingham...  Last year we had over 70 artists on the streets of Bellingham on one day and we are hoping for 100 this year!  .   Please save the date now and join us in August!  Bellingham affords us all the elements of a city on the cusp of great change.  From breathtaking water views, to parks inhabited by enormous fir and deciduous trees to interesting urban landscapes always bustling with many Bellinghamsters amidst old historic to modern buildings and landmarks.  Gentrification of Bellingham means higher property values which could mean that it will become harder for artists to remain sustainable in the downtown core, therefore we want to make our presence known and show how much we contribute to the quality and the richness of the downtown.

This plein air painting date is Saturday August 22 and Sunday August 23, 2009 10am-3pm.  It all culminates in a huge art show at Blue Horse Gallery with an Artists Reception on Friday Nov 6^th , 6-10pm. Show runs through Nov 30.  The art exhibit is well advertised and a spectacular community effort.   For your prospectus and entry form please email Trish Harding at trish.harding@studioufo.net or download prospectus & entry form at www.studioufo.net.

April 2009    STUDIO UFO Registration Form   visit or mail: Trish Harding School of Art at Studio UFO 301 W Holly St, Room M4, Bellingham, WA 98225·         To reserve your space, please pay tuition prior to class·         Completed registration form must accompany payment.·         Make checks payable to Trish Harding·        No refunds or rolloversPhone or internet: 360-319-6115, trish.harding@studioufo.net, www.studioufo.net 

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Oil and Acrylic Painting with Audacity workshop at WCC beginning Monday 04-13 

There are certain steps to painting that can only be achieved by having the AUDACITY to use bold brush strokes, incredible color and unexpected imagery.  You will cover these steps in this class designed for the painterly painter.  Are you ready to make giant leaps in your work?  Bring at least five images that interest you.  These can be newspaper, magazine, sketchbook, snapshots, words, logos, etc…as well as your painting supplies (including at least one two inch brush, this can be a throw away house brush purchased at a hardware store), and primed canvas (at least 16”x 20”or larger).  Oh, don’t forget your AUDACITY!

 Be kind be on time. Mon 04-13 through Mon 05-11, 9:30am - 12:30 pm

Don’t miss your chance to sign up for an April class! Register now!

Check out the wonderful creations of  Studio UFO displayed at the Colophon Cafe in Fairhaven March 1st through March 31st ! This show represents several artists that paint and study at Trish Hardings School of Art as well as some of Trish’s pieces.

The Desert Dessert multimedia exhibit will be rescheduled at a later date and location. Stop by Studio UFO this Friday , March 6th during gallery walk to view some of Trish’s exciting new and old work.