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SHARING IDEAS WITH FRIENDS:
A friend recently asked how I go about finding shows to which I submit my work. I think she asked me because I've had a recent string of happy surprises related to juried shows and galleries. I laughed to myself because I'm FAR from an expert... just stumbling my way through the maze like most of us I think. I imagine I do what most artists do as they start trying to get their work "out there".

CALLS FOR ENTRIES:
I look at lists of "Calls for Entries" that I see in magazines or which are sent out by my local clubs to see what might "fit" and what I might consider exciting or interesting. I won't swear to it, but I think I saw this "call for entry" in the back of The Artists Magazine.

THINGS THAT CATCH MY EYE:
What really caught my eye when I looked it up on the Internet to get more information was the fact that this particular show is not local but is a place I might like to visit. (One of my goals was to submit work to 10 shows in 2009 which were not local.) Although, non-local shows do have the drawback of the additional costs of shipping your work to (and possibly from) the show, they also increase your exposure. Some people I know look to see how many years a certain exhibit has gone on or WHO has been juried in to the show before or how big the prizes are or whether it is a "selling" venue. I don't have the friend or resource base to research these things, so I don't do them. However, the last, and probably the thing that helped me make my decision to enter this show was that the juror was Kevin Macpherson! I have seen Macpherson's "Reflections On A Pond" series of 195 paintings when the exhibit was shown locally (AMAZING AND BEAUTIFUL) AND I own and frequently refer to his book, "Landscape Painting Inside and Out". I have also read "Fill Your Oil Paintings With Light and Color". I admire his work. He is a landscape artists' artist.

KEVIN MACPHERSON:
Here is some information from his bio:
Macpherson is one of the country's leading plein air painters, is highly respected among collectors and fellow artists alike. Past President of the Plein Air Painters of America, Kevin is a popular instructor, guest lecturer, and art juror throughout the country and abroad. His painting workshops are highly attended, often selling out years in advance. Kevin is sought after as an art judge, curator and speaker around the country. Visit his website to find out more.

79th Annual Statewide Exhibit

I'm proud to announce that TWO of my paintings were juried in to this exhibit:

Monterey Magic

Bridge Over Malibu Creek

Irreplaceable Places: Contemporary Landscape Painters of California
Location: Santa Cruz, California

May 30, through June 28, 2009

Juror: Kevin Macpherson -- Nationally and Internationally recognized landscape painter, past President of the Plein Air Painters of America, and instructor, lecturer and author.

Santa Cruz Art League
526 Broadway
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 426-5787

http://www.scal.org/

Reception: June 6, 2009
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Gallery hours: Wednesday - Saturday
12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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Also... just a reminder...

Marian's work is part of an ongoing group show at La Galeria Gitana

120 N. Maclay Avenue, Suite E
San Fernando, CA 91340
(behind Cold Stone Creamery... park in back)
"Fringes: Hills and Canyons of the San Fernando Valley"

Don't miss it!! Go see this great exhibit before it's over!!

April 18- June 20
Gallery hours: noon-6 pm
Tuesday - Saturday

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