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Visual Arts Center
2015 EXHIBITION SCHEDULE
The
National Art Exhibition 2014
Judge’s Award
Camaro Red by Melissa Nece
210 Maud Street
Punta Gorda FL 33950
941.639.8810
www.VisualArtCenter.org
across from Fishermen’s Village
updated
8-13-2014
2015 FIRST FEDERAL EXHIBIT SCHEDULE
EXHIBIT
Art of Photography
Life through the Lens
RECEIVING
Fri, Jan 2
9am-noon
AWARDS
RECEPTION
REMOVAL
PUBLIC VIEWING EXHIBIT CODES
VIEWING
CODE
Thurs, Jan 8
7-8:30pm
Fri, Jan 23
9am-noon
Wind and Wheels
Fri, Jan 23
Representing Motion Caused by
9am-noon
Wind or Wheels
Thurs, Jan 29
7-8:30pm
Fri, Feb 20
9am-noon
Visual Arts Center Student Show
Tue, Mar 3
For VAC Students, Classes or
9am-noon
Workshops, from 2014 to Now
Thurs, Mar 12
7-8:30pm
Fri, Mar 13
9 am-noon
Mar 5-12
A, F, O
Winner’s Circle
Fri, Mar 13
Art Council of Southwest Florida
Fri, Mar 20
7:00pm
Mon, Mar 30
Mar 14-28
D
Elementary Art Exhibit
Tues, Mar 31
Sat, Apr 11
1-3:00 pm
Sat, Apr 11
Middle/High School Art Exhibit
Mon, Apr 13
Thur, April 23
5:30 pm
Thurs, April 23
PrimaVera … it’s Spring!
Fresh & New
Fri, Apr 24
9am-noon
Thurs, Apr 30
7-8:30pm
Fri, May 22
9am-noon
Charlotte Academy
Fri, May 22
Thurs, May 28
4:00-5:30pm
Mon, June 1
May 25-30
D
In the Wild
Wildlife, Wildflowers, the
Mystery of Mother Nature
Mon, June 1
9am-noon
Thurs, June 11
7-8:30 pm
Fri, June 26
9am-noon
June 3-25
A, F, O
America Celebrates
Anything Americana
Fri, June 26
9am-noon
Thurs, July 2
7-8:30pm
Fri, July 17
9am-noon
June 29 – July 16 A, F, O
Surf, Sand & Shells
Off to the Beach!
Fri, July 17
9am-noon
Thurs, July 23
7-8:30pm
Fri, Aug 14
9am-noon
July 20 – Aug 13 A, B, F, N, O
Taking the Scenic Route
Travel Memories
Fri, Sept 4
9am-noon
Thurs, Sept 10
7-8:30pm
Fri, Oct 9
9am-noon
Sept 8 – Oct 8
A, F, O
Color
Bold, Bright, and Beautiful
Fri, Oct 9
9am-noon
Wed, Oct 14
7-8:30pm
Fri, Nov 6
9am-noon
Oct 12 – Nov 5
A. F, O
Harvest of Art
Pick of the Crop: Bring in Your
Best
Fri, Nov 6
9am-noon
Thurs, Nov 12
7-8:30pm
Fri, Dec 4
9am-noon
Nov 9 – Dec 3
J, O, P
Generations
A Time, A Person, An Event
Fri, Dec 4
9am-noon
Thurs, Dec 10
7-8:30pm
Wed, Dec 30
9am-noon
December 7-29
A, F, O
Jan 5-22
A, G, O
Jan 26 — Feb 19 F, J, O
Apr 1-11
D
Public Schools
Apr 14-23
D
Public Schools
Apr 27 – May 21 A, O, P
GUIDE TO EXHIBIT CODES
A
Judged Exhibit: All work that meets the criteria of the exhibit is accepted.
B
Only one exhibit (late summer show) permits the entry of copies of other artist’s or photographer’s
works. These copies, rendered as studies, will be judged on execution and be eligible for an award of
technical merit. The original artist must be acknowledged on the face of the work.
D
The Visual Arts Center is hosting this event or renting space to another group or organization. All
regulations, times, fees and prizes are specified in their prospectus and supersedes any stated here.
F
Exhibit is open to all media.
G
Exhibit is open to either traditional or digital photography.
J
Juried Exhibit: A judge views the art received and may eliminate entries prior to hanging. Entry fees are nonrefundable. Eliminated work must be picked up the same/next day after being contacted.
N
This exhibit permits the entry of work previously entered into other Visual Arts Center exhibits, PROVIDED
the work did not receive an award.
O
These exhibits are open to Visual Arts Center members and non-members.
P
Exhibit is open to all 2-dimensional media.
PLEASE NOTE:
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There is a 30% commission on all show sales.
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Goff Gallery exhibited art work may be shown in other shows.
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The Bowles Portrait Award may be earned at any of the Visual Arts Center Exhibitions provided that the
portrait is a 2-dimensional, fine art presentation of a person’s (or persons’) face, or face and figure, that has
been created through the use of direct hand skills. Thus, a photograph, computer-generated work, or
sculpture would not be eligible for this award. This award, provided through the William and Suzanne
Bowles Endowment for Portrait Excellence, is to encourage and recognize portrait artistry and individual
portrait artists.
If you have suggestions for improving our exhibitions, please do not hesitate to contact us at the
Visual Arts Center in person, by mail, phone (941.639.8810), or e-mail (ExecDir@visualartcenter.org).
The Visual Arts Center is pleased to invite you to enter your works of art in our exhibitions for the 2015 season.
The Board of Directors and the Exhibit Committee make every endeavor to provide a quality space and to
promote the shows to the public. The above schedule may change—always check each show’s prospectus for
receiving/removal/reception dates, prize information, accepted work changes or any other updates. Prospectus
for each exhibit is usually available one month in advance, online and at the Visual Arts Center front desk.
GALLERY & GIFT SHOP HOURS
September—May
June—August
Monday through Friday
Saturday
Monday through Friday
9am-4pm
10am-2pm
10am-2pm
INSTRUCTIONS & POLICIES FOR EXHIBITING
IN FIRST FEDERAL GALLERY
ALL WORK
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Receiving and removal times are between 9am and noon, unless otherwise stated.
Must have artist’s name, phone number, price and title of work on reverse of entry.
A maximum of three entries per show.
Must be completely original.
Must be completed within the last two years.
Must be ready to display/hang per our requirements. The Visual Arts Center will not be responsible for
works damaged through faulty display preparation by the artist. Artwork not properly ready for display will
not be accepted. See VAC EXHIBITION DISPLAY REQUIREMENTS (insert), also available online and at the
front desk.
Must not have been previously exhibited at the Visual Arts Center (except artwork displayed in the
National Art Exhibition, Visual Arts Center Student Show and/or in Goff Gallery group shows).
The Visual Arts Center cannot provide storage; you will be assessed a $10/day storage fee if work is not
picked up.
Must not be removed prior to the completion of the exhibit unless sold and removed by purchaser; artist
may provide a replacement.
ORIGINALITY
Only original works may be submitted to our shows (except one summer show). This means that the
subject of the entry must be a concept entirely developed by the submitting artist and executed by his/her
own hand. Duplications of another’s photography or art, whether by machine or paint, is considered
copyright infringement and may not hang in the Visual Arts Center’s regular exhibits. Entries found to be
duplications, as defined above, will be excluded from the show and any awards revoked with no return of
entry fees.
PLEASE BE ADVISED
The Visual Arts Center reserves the right to make any changes in any of the above information and accepts
no responsibility for undue inconvenience inadvertently caused by such changes or any error contained
herein.
PROSPECTUS
Available approximately one month prior to each show, online and at the Visual Arts Center front desk.
EXHIBIT COMMITTEE
Do you have an interest in hanging, researching prospective jurors, policy issues, theme and scheduling?
We can always use the input and help. Please contact us.
VISUAL ARTS CENTER
210 Maud Street • Punta Gorda, FL 33950 • 941.639.8810
ExecDir@visualartcenter.org • www.VisualArtCenter.org
Across from Fishermen’s Village