Tuesday, August 31, 2010

The Capital Grille to Hold Second Annual Art Competition

Proceeds to Benefit National Charity; Winner to Travel to Napa Valley
August 31, 2010, Orlando FL – Calling all artists and wine enthusiasts. The Capital Grille the nationally renowned fine-dining restaurant known for its dry aged, hand-carved steaks, fresh seafood and award-winning wine list today announced that they will once again celebrate the unique convergence of the worlds of fine wine and fine art by inviting artists everywhere to enter their second annual Artist Series competition.

From September 7 through October 8, submissions of original artwork will be considered in a search for a label for The Capital Grille’s exclusive Artist Wine Series. This limited production Cabernet Sauvignon is made by acclaimed winemaker Thomas Peffer of Atalon Vineyards, who has been crafting world-class wines in Napa Valley for over 25 years. With the help of the restaurant’s own Master Sommelier, George Miliotes, Peffer has blended a distinctive Cabernet originating from vineyards located atop the two mountain ranges that form Napa Valley’s borders, the Vaca range to the East and the Mayacamas to the West.

"We are committed to providing a distinctive, accessible and personal wine experience," said Miliotes, one of only 170 Master Sommeliers in the world. "We created" The Artist Series Cabernet Sauvignon to give our guests at The Capital Grille an incomparable opportunity to experience a magnificent vintage with deeply aromatic, mineral fragrances, deep notes of cassis, cherry and soft rounded tannins and the complexity and balance expected of a fine Cabernet."

The Artist Series Cabernet Sauvignon will be available exclusively at all 41 locations of The Capital Grille, and will complement The Capital Grille’s award-winning wine program, which is routinely recognized by Wine Spectator magazine. Featuring more than 350 Old and New World selections housed in floor-to-ceiling, temperature-controlled wine kiosks, The Capital Grille also offers a Captain’s List of 125 collector wines. Guests also have the opportunity to lease a wine locker, personalized with an inscribed brass nameplate.

The Capital Grille will donate a portion of the proceeds from each bottle sold to Share Our Strength, in support of its mission to end childhood hunger in America. Sales from last year’s Artist Series wine resulted in over $180,000 donated to the charity.

The Capital Grille will also offer a Grand Prize to the winning artist. In addition to the prestige and publicity of having artwork displayed on these limited edition bottles of wine, the winning artist will receive a case of the wine and an all-expenses paid, four day/three night trip to Napa Valley to enjoy personalized tours of some of the world’s top wineries. For more information on how to enter, visit www.thecapitalgrille.com beginning September 7.

Press contact: Heather Dratler, 212.871.3020 ext. 110 or hdratler@jgordonassociates.com

Call for Entries: Artlink Gallery in Ft. Wayne posts 2 calls

Artlink Gallery in Ft. Wayne, Indiana has two calls for entry.

You can find the Calls for their 8th Regional Exhibition and their Toy and Book Illustration Exhibition by clicking [here].



Irina Smulevitch, Art Center Instructor and Current Exhibiting Artist

Did you know that the Art Center has a general blog as well as this one? Visit it to read about Artist Member Irina Smulevitch by clicking [here] (you can also check out the link on the right side of the blog anytime)

Best of 2009 Student Show Winner Martin Friedman on his Exhibition



Monday, August 30, 2010

Call for Artists: Zionsville Autumn Artscape Seeks Artists for Second Annual Art Fair

Event Date: Saturday, October 9, 2010, 10 am to 5 pm

The Zionsville Autumn Artscape is pleased to offer regional artists an opportunity to showcase their work in a historic setting.  It also provides the public an opportunity to meet artists and view and purchase original art in a variety of mediums. Artists are requested to submit three images of their work plus one booth shot to Ray Cortopassi, Executive Director, Zionsville Chamber of Commerce.

Mail images on CD to the Chamber office at:
135 South Elm Street
Zionsville IN 46077

or email high-resolution images to the Chamber at info@zionsvillechamber.org with "Zionsville Autumn Artscape" in the subject line.

Images should be consistent in style and quality with the art that will be exhibited at the Autumn Artscape. Do not include the artist/business/studio name in the images. Booth Fee is $50.00. Please include check with application, made out to Zionsville Chamber of Commerce. Check will be cashed upon acceptance into the fair.

All work displayed must be made by the accepted exhibitor and must be original. Artists may display only work in the medium in which they juried. The Zionsville Autumn Artscape reserves the right to refuse exhibition of work not consistent with submitted images and application rules or guidelines. Booth space is 10 x 10 feet, located on pavement at the newly landscaped corner of Main Street and Pine Street. Artists must be able to provide a white tent (weighted, not staked) and be prepared for inclement weather.

Call for Entries: "First Come, First Hung" Exhibition at SullivanMunce Cultural Center

Saturday, September 25
$15 Entry Fee (free ages 17 and younger)

The SullivanMunce Cultural Center is pleased to announce the theme and dates for the 29th annual "First Come, First Hung" exhibition. The first forty artists through the doors on Saturday, September 25, 2010 will automatically be accepted into this exhibition that allows both amateur and the professional artists the opportunity to showcase their talent in a gallery setting.

This year's theme of "Halloween" is open to interpretation by participating artists. There is a $15 entry fee for adults and no fee for artists ages 17 and under. All types, styles and mediums are accepted - oil, watercolors, photography, sculpture, graphics,  ceramics, stitchery, textiles, quilts, hand painted decorative items, etc. All work must be original and each artist is required to submit his or her own work in person. Only one submission per artist will be accepted

The largest acceptable size is 4' x 4'. All 2D artwork must be framed (with the exception of gallery wrapped canvas), wired and ready to hang. All works may be made available for sale. The artist receives 70% of the sale. Sold pieces must remain on display through the conclusion of the exhibit. Artists are asked to pick up their work on Saturday, October 31, 2010 from 1 - 4pm.

The SullivanMunce Cultural Center reserves the right to not accept entries that are offensive or distasteful. Popular Prize Awards of $50 in adult and youth categories will be presented by the SullivanMunce Cultural Center. Entry date is Saturday, September 25, 2010, 10 am - Noon. Opening Reception is Friday, October 1, 2010, 5 pm - 8 pm. Exhibition runs Friday, October 1 - October 31, 2010.

The SullivanMunce Cultural Center is located at 205 West Hawthorne Street in Zionsville, IN. Hours are Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please call 317.873.6862 or visit www.sullivanmunce.org for more information.

Thursday, August 26, 2010

Call for Artists: Holiday Arts & Crafts Ensemble

Saturday November 20
Canton, Michigan
Plymouth High School
8400 Beck Rd. 9 am to 4 pm

Deadline: when full

Sponsored by the Plymouth-Canton Music Boosters, a 501c3 organization

90 exhibitors

Canton is in the metro Detroit area, right here 

Several years ago, with funds from the school district drying up that supported a nationally recognized band program, the parents rallied and started fund raising so their children could continue to be enriched by participation in the music program. Their drive to provide an excellent music program for their children is illustrated in their similar efforts to provide a quality craft show. The juried arts and crafts event is held annually to support the music/band programs at the Plymouth Canton Educational Park. A bake sale, raffle, concessions, and entertainment will also be available. All funds raised go to the band programs at all three Plymouth-Canton High Schools, including the nationally-acclaimed Plymouth-Canton Marching Band that ranked 7th in the Nation in 2007.

What does this mean for you?


  • a small quality event



  • low booth fees



  • easy in and out in one day



  • solid support by the community



  • resulting in a day well spent by you



  • Interested? click [here]