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We have monthly art exhibitions featuring the works of local, national and international artists, with the opening reception either the first Friday or Saturday of the month. Opening receptions are free to the public unless otherwise stated.
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CURRENT ART SHOW

(None for the month of August)

Call to Artists

Because we have been inspired by Barack Obama's message of change and unity, we are hosting "Obama '08: Art For Change;" an art show featuring 50 artists from across the United States. As a group that values creative expression and supports free speech and thought, the art community has a unique opportunity to participate in Obama's grassroots campaign by not only supporting a candidate with a strong arts platform, but also by being able to contribute to the Victory Fund from the sale of their artwork. Here are a few of Obama's positions on Arts and Culture: Reinvest in Arts Education, which would include: Expanding Public/Private Partnerships Between Schools and Arts Organizations, Creating an Artist Corps, and Publicly Championing the Importance of Arts Education; Supporting Increased Funding for the NEA; and Ensuring Tax Fairness for Artists. For more on his Arts and Culture Platform visit: http://www.barackobama.com/issues/additional/#arts

If you are interested in participating, please read the Rules and Requirements below. As this is an undertaking of some magnitude, we will be very strict regarding deadlines and adherence to the rules. We hope to get a variety of artists to participate…even if you consider yourself an amateur, or too young, or too inexperienced, please, don't be shy!! Obama's campaign has focused on uniting people of all walks of life to participate in the political process and have their voices heard. We'd like to echo that sentiment; we want to see how you are inspired, what brings you hope, what issues are close to your heart and bring those images together to create a visually stunning yet heartfelt and poignant art show. All pieces submitted will be considered; acceptance will be based on message, creativity and salability.

Show Details

-Two opening receptions: Friday, September 5th & Saturday, September 6th 5-11 PM
-First 500 people each opening night will receive a blue "Yes We Can" bracelet
-Show will be hung in the gallery and online on our website for the month of September. (Website is being upgraded to take online sales.) Online sales will begin September 8.
-A variety of media will be considered: Originals, prints, photography, magnets, postcards, jewelry, sculpture, glass, as well as a few performance artists…
-Up to 50 pieces of original art will be accepted
-All art submitted will have to reflect a positive image and be in line with Obama's message of hope and change. Art doesn't necessarily have to be picture of Obama (or his running mate) as long as it fits into the overall picture of progress for America (environment, education, healthcare, gay rights, racial tolerance, compassion, peace, etc.)
-Advertising will be varied and will include print and online media. Setting up a live video stream of the receptions is in the works.
-Food and drinks from local eateries will be available both nights.
-Volunteers from Obama's local San Diego grassroots organization will be helping out with the opening receptions.
-All artists are welcome to come to the opening receptions to discuss their work and enjoy the fruits of their labor!

Rules and Requirements

Art Submission:

-We will accept up to 50 artists in all mediums
-All pieces must be no larger than 24x36
-To submit art, you must email a picture of your work (whether in progress or complete) by Tuesday, August 26th. All email submissions must be sent to blythe@theartofframing.net. We will not take submissions via Myspace. Subject line should read: Art for Change Submission
-All art submitted will have to reflect a positive image and be in line with Obama's message of hope and change. Art doesn't necessarily have to be picture of Obama (or his running mate) as long as it fits into the overall picture of progress for America (environment, education, healthcare, gay rights, racial tolerance, compassion, peace, etc.)
-Artists will be notified of their acceptance into the show, via email, by August 24th. If accepted, you will be required to download 1) An Artist/Gallery Contract, which you must sign, agreeing to the Rules and Regulations of the show, and 2) Art information form with artist statement.
-If your piece(s) are accepted, they must be received no later than September 2nd
-We will be charging a 55% Commission, 50% of which will be donated to the DNC's Victory Fund, which has been set up to fund official Democratic Party ads supporting Obama.
-We encourage all artists to consider making a donation to Obama's campaign directly with all or part of the proceeds from your work.
-All work must be ready to hang, and Print/Poster art must be framed. We can frame work here for $45, using a basic white mat and black frame. If you have multiple prints, we will offer the customer the option of purchasing it framed or unframed. If your piece needs to be shipped back to you, we will remove the glass to prevent damage and save in shipping costs.
-In an effort to provide some low cost options for our customers, we'd like to encourage each artist submitting original work to take pictures of their pieces to copy onto lithographs, glicees, posters, magnets, t-shits, etc. This will give the customers options on what they can afford and allow us to have a larger inventory. At the end of September we will be participating in the Adams Avenue Street Fair, an annual event featuring music, food and street vendors which is attended by approximately 100,000 people each year (http://www.adamsaveonline.com/StreetFair/). We would like to have plenty on hand to offer those potential customers. Plus we will have all the art available online, another way to increase sales. There are many printers and websites that can assist in producing smaller items, such as cafepress.com, overnightprints.com, Kinko's/Fed Ex, gicleeprint.net, etc.
-Each artist selected to participate in the show will be required to submit a brief artist statement explaining their work. Each statement will be printed in a brochure to be handed out at the opening receptions.
-After we have chosen the art to be featured in the show, we will choose one image to be used for advertising purposes. We will notify the artist we choose in our acceptance email.

Donations:
-A donation to the Victory Fund will be made after the show has ended on September 30
-If you decide you would like to donate a percentage of your profits directly to Obama's campaign, we will note that in the brochure along with your artist statement.
-On the front of the brochure we will explain that 50% of the profits from the show will be donated to the Victory Fund.

Shipping (for out of state artists):
-All pieces must be shipped in reusable material, including the box. If your piece does not sell, we will ship your piece back to you via Fed-Ex ground.
-You will be required to send a blank check made out to Art of Framing, which will be used for return shipping fees. We will send you a copy of the shipping receipt along with your piece. If your piece sells, we will send your blank check back to you along with your commission check.
-Any unsold pieces will be returned after October 5th.

Please pass along this Call to Artists to whomever you think would be interested. The more submissions, the better!! We expect a large turnout for the opening receptions, and believe this will be an excellent opportunity for artists to promote themselves and their art. If you have any further questions, please direct them to Blythe Goodwin, Art Show Coordinator, at blythe@theartofframing.net. We look forward to working with you in support of Barack Obama. Yes We Can!!

UPCOMING ART SHOWS

Obama '08: Art for Change

A group art show supporting Barack Obama for President

Friday, September 5, 2008

Saturday, September 6, 2008

5:00-11:00 PM

$10 at the door

First 500 people each night will receive a free "Yes We Can" bracelet

50% of the show's proceeds will be donated to the DNC's Victory Fund

Exhibit will be available for viewing on this site beginning September 8th

Show runs through September

"Obama 2008" - Michele Guieu

Participating Artists

Janelle Carter/Kim Wyatt/Jeffrey Wynne/Alyssa Baker/Sarah Williams/Daphne Hill/Brenda DeFlanders/Grandlarsen/Michelle Guieu/

Maura Vazakas/David Russell Talbott/Bret J. Barrett/Mario Torero/Derek Walker/Jodi Brisebois/Patrick McMahon/Michael Arata

and many more!

Art of Framing thanks these local businesses for their participation in

"Art for Change"

PREVIOUS 2007/2008 EVENTS

Friday, March 2, 2007 7-11 PM

TRIFECTA 2: Creative Hands INSTALLATIONS & IMAGINATIONS

View Photos 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 -10 - 11 - 12 - 13 - 14 -15

"Curiosity Often Leads to Trouble"

A Tribute to Alice in Wonderland

Opening Reception: Friday, April 6, 2007 6-10 PM

Show runs from April 6-30

"Art Changes Everything"

Academy of Our Lady of Peace Student Art Show

Opening Reception: Friday, May 4, 2007 6:30-9:30 PM

Show runs May 4-31

Art Around Adams

Saturday, June 2, 2007 4-10 PM

Now going into its 4th year, this unique art event is designed to bring communities and businesses together through the promotion of art. "Adams Avenue is already one of San Diego's most eclectic neighborhoods, and this event is growing into a wonderful showcase of that," said Assembly Member for the 76th District, Lori Saldaña. Held only twice a year, this season's event line-up includes over 80 artists showcasing original art including paintings, drawings, sculpture, and mixed media. The program also includes participation in the Art Miles Mural Project: a colorful ten-year effort to develop a 12 mile-mural created in sections all over the country and across the world in support of the UNESCO Decade for the Culture of Peace and Non-Violence Among Children of the World, (2001-2010). The goal of the project is to create Global Harmony through Art. To date, over 1,300 murals have been painted by over 30,000 children and adults from 100 countries.

Art of Framing will be featuring original metal sculpture by Tom Fox

Show runs June 2-30