Gregory Crewdson film: 1-3 February 2013

Film Series: ‘Gregory Crewdson: Brief Encounters’ Feb. 1-3

Image from “Gregory Crewdson: Brief Encounters”

The Webster University Film Series presents Gregory Crewdson: Brief Encounters (Ben Shapiro, 2012) the weekend of Feb. 1-3, 7:30 p.m., in the Moore Auditorium.

An acclaimed photographer with the eye of a filmmaker, Gregory Crewdson has created some of the most gorgeously haunting pictures in the history of the medium. His meticulously composed, large-scale images are stunning narratives of small-town American life—moviescapes crystallized into a single frame.

While the photographs are staged with crews that rival many feature film productions, Crewdson takes inspiration as much from his own dreams and fantasies as the worlds of Alfred Hitchcock, David Lynch, Edward Hopper and Diane Arbus. Crewdson’s imagery has also infiltrated the pop culture landscape—including his inimitable Six Feet Under ads and Yo La Tengo album art. Shot over a decade with unprecedented access, Gregory Crewdson: Brief Encounters beautifully bares the artist’s process—and it’s as mesmerizing and riveting as the images themselves. For more please visit http://www.gregorycrewdsonmovie.com.

Admission is $6 for the general public; $5 for senior adults (60 +), students from other schools and Webster University (WU) alumni; $4 for WU faculty and staff; and free to Webster University students and SOC faculty and staff.

Gallery 210: Thursday, 7 February 2013

Rhythm, Line and Form: The Sculpture of John Medwedeff
February 7- April 13, 2013
A reception for the artist will be held February 7 from 5:30 PM and continuing to 7:30 PM. The artist will give a gallery talk at 6:15 PM.


Gallery 210 is pleased to present a solo exhibition by sculptor and metalsmith John Medwedeff of Medwedeff Forge and Design. The exhibition will feature selected sculptures and design maquettes, drawings and photographs for large-scale projects. The exhibition offers a comprehensive overview of Medwedeff¹s 25-year career as an artist and metalsmith.

In addition to large-scale sculptures, most about 20-feet tall, Medwedeff and his crew do architectural metal-work ranging from new designs to repair and replacement of classic metal-work. At any given time, the staff can be working on several different projects.

"Blacksmithing, traditionally, has involved journeymen training at one forge for a few years and then moving on to another several times before starting their own," Medwedeff said.

Landscapes and rivers from his youth in Tennessee and adult life in the Midwest influence the shape and form of John's work. Childhood travels to Japan, Thailand, Hong Kong, Egypt, Greece, Germany, India, England and Alaska exposed him to a range of culture, geology, art, and architecture.

Gallery 210 is on the University of Missouri-St. Louis at 44 East Drive, TCC between the North UM-St. Louis Metro Station and Touhill Performing Arts Center. The gallery is open Tuesday to Saturday from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The gallery phone is (314) 516-5976; and email is gallery@umsl.edu. For parking locations, directions, and campus map please visit http://gallery210.umsl.edu.

Call for work: Deadline 3 February 2013

The Soulard Art Market (SAM) and Contemporary Gallery is calling for submissions to

"fashionart," a juried exhibition of "art as fashion /fashion as art" runs from (February 15, 2013 - March 8, 2013), and each artist may submit up to three original works. Artwork displayed in prior years may not be submitted.

Exhibition Theme:

"fashionart" features any medium of fashion as an artistic work that is wearable. We're looking for the use of fashion as a creative expression. Art to be worn: --hats, gloves, wraps, coats, shirts, pants, belts, ties, socks, shoes, boots, eye glasses, gowns, etc. Now also accepting 2-D renderings of "fashionart" in the form o sketches, paintings, and photography.

Electronic submissions by Sunday, February 3

If accepted, drop off: Sunday, Feb. 10, 3-6 p.m., or Monday, Feb. 11, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

Submission is FREE! Accepted artists must submit an operational costs' fee of $30. There will be no commission; artists will retain 100% of sales. We look forward to seeing your art in the upcoming exhibition.

To apply online: www.soulardartmarket.org, (314-258-4299)

Soulard Art Market & Contemporary Art Gallery,2028 S. 12th St., St. Louis, MO 63104

St. Louis Area Undergraduate Research Symposium: Deadline Monday, 1 April 2013

Call for Work: Deadline 24 February 2013

Urban Architecture II
Call for Art — "Urban Architecture II" featuring special
guest curator and judge, international photographer
Michael Eastman (www.eastmanimages.com)

The Soulard Art Market (SAM) and Contemporary Gallery is calling for submissions to "Urban Architecture II" a juried exhibition of the celebration of architecture, young and old, abandoned or inhabited, monument or tragedy. "Urban Architecture II" runs from March 8 – April 5, 2013, and each artist may submit up to three original works. Artwork displayed in prior years may not be submitted. Michael Eastman will also be attending our opening reception as guest speaker and presenter.

Exhibition Theme
"Urban Architecture II" features any medium and style featuring your concept of urban architecture, young and old, abandoned or inhabited, monument or tragedy.

Submission Guidelines
- No more than 3 Pieces of work to be juried.
- Framed 2D artwork must be ready for hanging (no saw tooth hangers). Wire should be attached.
- Unframed "gallery wrapped" canvasses are acceptable.
- Sculpture should be no larger than 6 feet. Artists may need to provide their own pedestals.
- All artwork for consideration MUST be submitted via JPEG/JPG image.
- File size for each work cannot exceed 500kb and must be attached in jpg (jpeg) format.
- File Name should be named as such: Artists Name_Artwork title_Dimensions.jpg
- Late entries after the closing date of submission will NOT be accepted, no exceptions.
- Artists must be willing to have their artwork filmed or included in any press releases, articles, or other publications as seen fit by the show curators.

To submit visit www.soulardartmarket.org, click Call for Art and "Urban Architecture II"
Note: if you receive an "error" message immediately after you submit, it probably went through. You will receive a confirmation of receipt from us within 24 hours, if you don't receive that, then resubmit.

Dates
Electronic submissions by Sunday, February 24 at 5pm
Electronic accepted artist notification by Monday, February 25
Drop off, if accepted: Saturday and Sunday, March 2-3 from 12pm-6pm
Opening reception: Friday, March 8, 7pm-10pm
Pick up: Saturday and Sunday, April 6-7, 12pm-6pm

Submission is FREE! Accepted artists must submit an operational costs' fee of $30. There will be no commission; artists will retain 100% of sales. We look forward to seeing your art in the upcoming exhibition.
For more info: www.soulardartmarket.org Soulard Art Market & Contemporary Art Gallery (314-258-4299), 2028 S. 12th St., St. Louis, MO 63104

Call for Work: Deadline 25-26 January 2013

Framations Art Gallery encourages artists to enter a new juried exhibit focusing on nature - and our impact. "Leaving No Trace: An Exhibition on Nature and Our Impact" aims to bring attention to the beauty and grandeur of nature, which can only be enjoyed if man avoids the temptation to ruin it.  Many parks have posted signs that encourage their visitors to leave what they find such as rocks, plants, etc. They also encourage visitors to take all the items they bring, such as trash and to leave the scene unharmed and untarnished.  These things seem obvious to some, but are often ignored. Artwork should explore the aspect of pristine nature, where man has abided by this rule as well as the affects of what we leave behind and how we have impacted nature. Artists are encouraged to use their own interpretation to arrive at their imagery.

This exhibit will be on display February 1 - March 7. Artists can enter up to three pieces, with an entry fee of $8.00 per piece. Entries must be hand delivered to Framations Jan 25 and 26 from 10-6 and Jan  27 from  12 – 5. This exhibit is open to artists 18 years of age or older who live in the St. Louis region are eligible.

Works in all 2D and 3D media can be entered. 3D works must fit on a pedestal of 18” x 18”. Work must have been completed within the last three years (2010 – 2012). All work must be Original work not completed under instruction. Works previously exhibited in any juried exhibition at Framations cannot be entered. Work must be suitably framed, wired and ready to hang. Some pieces, such as gallery wrap canvases, do not require frames.  Framations reserves the right to reject work that is not  properly prepared for hanging or is in any way unstable. Sizes, including frames, are not to exceed 30” x 40”. There will be Awards announced at the Opening Reception on Feb 1 from 6-8pm. Artists will be notified concerning acceptance within 24 hours of jury process.

The Juror for this exhibit is Laura Helling, Executive Director of the Foundry Art Centre in St. Charles, MO. Dependant on the juror’s decision, an artist may find that all, some, or possible none of their pieces are chosen to be a part of the exhibition. Framations strives to promote excellent exhibitions that are juried to fit the exhibit space but also display the best quality work chosen from what is entered. Artists of all skill levels are encouraged to enter their work. Please see full entry details on www.framations.com.

Entries must be hand delivered to Framations, located at 218 North Main Street in St. Charles. The full entry details can be found on www.framations.com.  Call (636) 724-8313 with any questions.

For more information contact:

www.framations.com
framations@earthlink.net
636-724-8313
218 North Main Street
St. Charles, MO 63301

Studio Altius Brew-Ha-Ha: Friday, 18 January 2013

Friday January 18

6:30pm until 1am

OPEN SHOOTING THEME: HEADSHOTS
 
STUDIO ALTIUS BREW-HA-HA, WHERE GREAT PHOTOGRAPHY MEETS GREAT PARTY! This month's open shooting theme is "HEADSHOTS". Come to Studio Altius for headshots! Whether you want to practice your headshot portrait shooting skills or you want a new headshot for your website or business card, come in out of the cold and join us for our January Brew-Ha-Ha. We will have models and plenty of background and lighting options.

Turn Studio Altius into your own personal photography playground! Studio space, state of the art equipment, beautiful and talented models, makeup artists, stylists, and fellow photographers come together to provide an evening of fun, networking, and open shooting photography. Each month we
will have open shooting as our new theme for our Brew-Ha-Ha events. This will be a great opportunity to network, hone your skills, try out our space and some new equipment, and learn a few tips from your colleagues! As you have come to expect, we will be supplementing our offerings with some great equipment from our Brew-Ha-Ha Sponsor, Schiller's. Fee: $10 and your favorite refreshments. Pay at the door.
http://www.studioaltius.com/prophoto/workshops/workshop20091017P.html

Future Brew-Ha-Ha's:

February 15, 2013 (6:30pm-1am) http://studioaltius.com/resource/bhh.html
- Photography Brew-Ha-Ha! Open Shoot Theme: ROMANCE

March 15, 2013 (6:30pm-1am) - http://studioaltius.com/resource/bhh.html
Photography Brew-Ha-Ha! Open Shoot Theme: BRING YOUR OWN

Call for Work: Deadline 4 February 2013

CALL FOR PHOTOGRAPHS: Creatures/Animals
Submissions due February 4, 2013

SHOTS Magazine announces an international call for photographic work to be considered for publication in the Spring Issue (no. 119). The theme for this issue is CREATURES/ANIMALS. Please visit the SHOTS website for further information and guidelines.

A well-established, independent, quarterly photography journal entering its 27th year of publication, SHOTS Magazine reaches an international community of photographers, educators, galleries, museums, collectors and other fine art photography enthusiasts.

Submissions are accepted online or by mail (prints or CD).
Click the cover for more information and  sample images from the current issue.

Call for Work: Deadline 11 January 2013

MySLART.org is looking for 33 artists to exhibit their work at our "33January" art exhibit at the Old Orchard Gallery in Webster Groves. This exhibit runs from Friday January 18th, through Monday February 4, 2013 and includes an opening reception Friday January 18th, from 5:30pm to 10pm.

Artists are invited to submit up to three works each in any medium or mixed media. Pedestals (if required) are supplied by the artist.

Deadline for received submissions is January 11th. Don’t delay submitting, 9 slots are already taken by artists from our previous exhibition's waiting list. Submissions will be accepted or rejected based on available space and the needs of MySLART.org to create the best show possible.

MySLART.org charges no gallery commissions on any sales of your work, you keep 100%. But there is a $30 entry fee per accepted artist (not per work). There is no fee for submitting your work.

To submit your work for review, send an email to jenchurchill78@hotmail.com with photos of your works (in the JPG file format) as attachments. In your submission please include your phone number and the title and size of each work to be exhibited.