CALL TO ARTISTS - PASADENA LANDMARKS

 (The Gamble House - Pen & Ink Drawing by Russell Hobbs)

 “Pasadena – Its Aura”

A Celebration of Pasadena’s Historical Landmarks

 

The Women’s City Club of Pasadena
at The Historic Blinn House (Built 1905)
160 N. Oakland Avenue - Pasadena, CA  91101
TO SEE CURRENT "RED" EXHIBITION AT LOCATION
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EXHIBITION DATES: April 2, 2012 through June 30, 2012 (3 months)

** ENTRY DEADLINE IS MARCH 15, 2012**

Theme & Eligibility:  This is an open call to artists who live in Southern California. The theme is a celebration of historic Pasadena, and specifically, its well known landmarks. Works featuring locations such as The Gamble House, the Green Hotel,  Colorado St. Bridge, Bungalow Heaven homes, City Hall, the Blinn House, etc. (and Huntington Library and Gardens in San Marino) only will be considered.

Selection Process:  The Curator of Exhibitions for The Women’s City Club of Pasadena, Margaret Danielak, and one member of the Board of Directors of The Women’s City Club of Pasadena, will select the artwork. Professional artists may submit up to 10 works of art for consideration of which 2-3 will be considered for acceptance.  (A total of approximately 20 works will be selected for display in conjunction with the 30 piece exhibition of the pen and ink drawings of noted artist and architect, Russell Hobbs).
Artists must be 18 or older and must be living in the Golden State of California.  Professional artists and students are invited to apply. All artwork must have been created in the last five years.       

Media:  Oil paintings, acrylics, pastels and watercolors will be considered.  No photography or abstract artwork for this exhibition, please.  No sculpture please. Lighter, brighter works in lighter weight frames are preferred but not required. (No nudity) Artists are encouraged to visit the website for the Women’s City Club of Pasadena at www.womenscityclub.com to learn more about the venue, which is an historic property.

The Entry Form and administrative fee of $35.00 must be completed and returned by March 15, 2012 to be considered.  Artists may submit up to 10 images only.  Electronic images should be in JPEG format, submitted in a size that won’t crash the curator’s computer, and not ZIPPED!  The artist’s name should be included in the file name.  (e.g. J_Doe_SunsetOverHills.jpg)  Clearly indicate medium, size, title, and sales price for each image in the submission.

Email by March 15, 2012  to Margaret.danielak@gmail.com  SAY  “PASADENA SHOW” in the subject line. 

Notification:  Artists will be notified of acceptance by email on or by March 20, 2012.  If no email address is provided, the artist will be notified by telephone.
Liability:  Artists are responsible for insuring work while in transit and on display at The Women’s City Club of Pasadena located at 160 N. Oakland Avenue, Pasadena, CA  91101.  Framed artwork ready to display is required for this exhibition.
Photography:  DanielakArt and The Women’s City Club reserves the right to photograph works for publicity purposes.
Fee:  There is a $35 administrative fee payable to “DanielakArt” for up to 10 entries.
Award:  This is not a contest but an opportunity to show and sell your artwork. No awards will be given. 
Artists Reception:  The reception is scheduled for Saturday, April 21, 2012 from 2 to 6 pm and is a wine fundraiser to benefit the BLINN HOUSE FOUNDATION. 
Commission:  Artists will receive 50% of all sales of their work.  DanielakArt will receive 30%.  The Women’s City Club will receive 20%. Artists will be paid by DanielakArt on or by the 30^th day after any art sale.    All sales will be handled by DanielakArt which will take a 50% commission on all sales, of which 20% will be given to The Women’s City Club of Pasadena. By completing the application form, should your artwork be accepted for exhibition, you give your consent for Margaret Danielak of DanielakArt to sell your artwork.  Artists will be encouraged to promote the exhibition. Press, postcards and cross promotion, in addition to social media (Facebook and Twitter) will be employed to promote the show.  Because of the historical significance of the exhibition, it is expected to receive much press coverage, which is being actively pursued.

NOTES:  The Women’s City Club of Pasadena has a dress code which is enforced at all times.  (No jeans please!).   Questions and information: Margaret Danielak, DanielakArt  Phone:  626-683-9922. Please do not contact The Women’s City Club of Pasadena directly.

ENTRY FORM

“Pasadena Landmarks”

The Women’s City Club of Pasadena
at The Historic Blinn House (Built 1905)
160 N. Oakland Avenue - Pasadena, CA  91101
April 2, 2012 – June 30, 2012

  NAME:                _____________________________________________________________

  ADDRESS:  ________________________________________________________________
  PHONE NUMBER: __________________________________________________________
  EMAIL ADDRESS:  _________________________________________________________
  WEBSITE:  ________________________________________________________________

ARTWORK DESCRIPTION:

TITLE
MEDIA
SIZE
FRAME OR PODIUM TYPE
SALES PRICE
(USE ADDITIONAL SHEETS AS NECESSARY)

ENTRY FEE:     $35.00

Please send check and form by March 15, 2012 to:
DanielakArt
PO Box 91656
Pasadena, CA  91109

NOTE:  ARTISTS MUST MAINTAIN THEIR OWN INSURANCE DURING TRANSIT AND WHILE ART IS ON DISPLAY.
Questions and information:  Margaret Danielak, DanielakArt
Phone:  626-683-9922 or Email: Margaret.danielak@gmail.com  
** Please do not contact The Women’s City Club of Pasadena directly.