Teachers as Artists Entries due Feb 2, 2012

2011-10-24T17:12:00.000-07:00

2012 "Teachers as Artists" Juried Art Show
Guidelines
_ Artist/Teacher may submit up to 2 pieces, first by jpeg...then submitted upon approval. Artist must have been or is a teacher in Indiana, K-college. Student artists/educators may not enter. The show is only open to licensed educators. Retired teachers who taught in Indiana may enter.
_ Send in a non-refundable entry fee of $20 with application. Include artist statement per entry. This allows the judge to get insight on you as an artist. Up to 2 pieces may be submitted under one entry fee. Check may be made out to AEAI.
_ Entries may be for sale. A 40% commission will be collected on all sales. Include this in your final price by dividing by .6
_ All works must be original. Works based on copyrighted or previously published materials will not be accepted.
_ Artist may not substitute or alter the work after it has been accepted.
_ Artist retains copyright to all images of their work. However, digital images of accepted work may be reproduced by the co-ordinator, Sandy Hall, for promotional purposes.
_ All entries will be juried from digital images. Notifications will be issued by 2/17/12. If chosen, works will be received by 2/25 to prepare for the Mar 2 opening. Show will be up for two months in the Creative Arts and Event Center, 2 W. Main, Greenfield IN 46140. Hours are Tu-Sat, 10am-5pm. Open on 2nd Friday of the month until 9pm, March 9th and April 13th, 2012.
_Place name and phone number on back of work.

Framing & size requirements
_ Framed work or gallery edged canvases must be finished neatly - no exposed staples or glass. Canvas pieces must be wired for hanging – no saw tooth hangers. Work done on panels may use D rings – no saw tooth hangers.
_ Include dimensions of work on your form.
_ Please assist us with displaying your work to achieve the best look. We have hanging system for 2-D work. 2-D work must have wire hanger/eyelets or D rings on the back. Bring a proper platform, substrates, cases or stands to show off 3-D work.

Directions for entry
_ Send completed entry application, no more than two digital images per work labeled properly with last name and name of entry (one full shot and one detail) and artist statement for each piece submitted by email to sandyhall68@sbcglobal.net or by snail mail to Sandy Hall, 66 W. Michigan, Greenfield, Indiana 46140. Submitted CDs can be picked up during opening reception in March. Jpeg entries must be received by 5:00 pm EST on February 3, 2012-- no exceptions –with application and $20 fee.
_Rename your jpeg with your last name then title of piece…EX: smith hollyhocks.jpg This is important. Please follow this renaming system to insure the coordinator can keep track of work.
_ Image dimensions must be no larger than 1000 pixels in any direction.

Insurance
_ The Gallery at the Creative Arts and Event Center will make every reasonable effort to safeguard the artwork displayed therein. However, the artist should supply own insurance if desired.

Shipping/delivery
_ Accepted artwork may be delivered by hand to the gallery, or shipped to Creative Arts and Event Center Att: Bev Hunt, 2 West Main Street, Greenfield, Indiana 46140. All accepted artworks must be received by February 25, 2012. Building is open until 5 pm. Email Sandy if hand delivering to make arrangements.
_ Shipped artworks should be packaged securely in reusable containers, with foam sheets and/or bubble wrap. No packing peanuts.
_ After the exhibit closes, work may be picked up by arrangement or will be return shipped by supplied prepaid label in the original container to the street address specified. Pickup date April 28 or arrange with Sandy to pickup 317-507-4617. Work left beyond this date will be left in hallway by Studio 12A. Please arrange to get your work in a timely way.
Questions about the art exhibit? Contact me...Sandy Hall. sandyhall68@sbcglobal.net

Prizes and Awards
Prizes will be awarded to Best of Show and People’s Choice award by Hancock County Arts. Sponsors are the Art Education Association of Indiana and the Hancock Co. Arts and Cultural Council.

Thanks for entering. This is the second show of this caliber offered to Indiana teachers to promote the visual arts. This Art Education Association of Indiana exhibit is held in conjunction with Youth Art Month. So get busy creating, prepare your pieces and send me the jpegs. Frame it up when you hear you are in. Give it a try and share this application with other teachers who you know are artists. Your non-refundable $20 fee will promote the exhibit and we also need you to spread the news. A free, public reception will be held the 2nd Friday, March 9, 2012, 6-9 pm. All are invited to come and view this exhibit. In addition, April 13 is also a night that the exhibit will be open for public view until 9 pm. Hours of the gallery are Monday-Saturday, until 5 pm most of the time. Private gathering may be in session. Gallery opens when Soup-Herb Restaurant is open.
These rules and application are on line at aeai.org under “Exhibition news”.

Teacher as Artist—Application $20 Fee ____

Artist Name: ______________________________________________________________

Home Address: _______________________________________________zip___________

Home Email: __________________________ Home/cell Phone: _____________________

School ________________________________________grade level___________

School address where you teach or taught:

School email_________________________________________

How did you hear about this exhibit? ______________________AEAIMember? Y N

Entry #1

Artwork title: _____________________________________________________________

Jpg title:________________________

Medium/Materials: ______________Dimensions (2d: H X W): ________3d: H x W x D_______

Year executed: ______________ Final Price: __________ Artist statement (please attach)

Entry #2

Artwork title: _____________________________________________________________

Jpg title:________________________

Medium/Materials: ______________Dimensions (2d: H X W): ________3d: H x W x D_______

Year executed: ______________ Final Price: __________ Artist statement (please attach)

$20fee %AEAI send to Sandy Hall, 66 W. Michigan, Greenfield IN 46140
by 2/3/12
Application and Jpegs --Send to sandyhall68@sbcglobal.net
Deadline Feb 3, 2012 at 5:00pm

Attack The White...Jan 8, 2010

2009-12-28T08:56:00.000-08:00

Artist-Teacher Sandy Hall will participate in our first ever "Attack the White." Five to eight artists will create be painting a 5'X15' white space, a series of canvases bolted together on the night of

JANUARY 8, 2010
6-9pm
Creative Arts and Event Center, First Level, North Gallery
2 West Main Street, Greenfield, IN 46140

There will be music, fun, and food. We will work spontaneously with no preplanned agenda. It may be snowing outside...but we plan to see what we can to to encourage creativity, community, and craziness. Come watch us work. This event is sponsored by the Artists Upstairs. FREE

St. Mary of the Woods Retreat

2009-05-22T08:30:00.000-07:00

The AEAI St. Mary of the Woods Retreat is set to begin at noon on July 13, 2009, and continue until 1:00 PM July 16, 2009. This annual art educator retreat will include several workshops including ceramics, painting, batik, and tie dye filled with plenty of time for collaboration with other art educators from throughout the state of Indiana. The cost for this great opportunity is $135 for double occupancy with all meals included. Come and join in the fun when creative art educators gather. For more information contact Pam Anshutz mailto://pamshutz@verizon.net or Rita Jacks mailto://jacksr@yahoo.com. You won't want to miss this professional development opportunity.

Elementary Division Meeting is set!

2009-05-02T09:07:00.000-07:00

The next AEAI Elementary Division meeting/workshop will be held on Tuesday, June 9, 2009, in Fort Wayne, Indiana from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
We will begin our meeting/workshop exploring new product materials at
United Art and Education Warehouse
4413 Airport Expressway
Fort Wayne, IN.
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM United Art and Education Warehouse
11:20 - 12:30 break for lunch
12:45 PM – 3:00 PM
We will reconvene at the newly remodeled Allen County Pubic Library in downtown Fort Wayne
900 Library Plaza, Fort Wayne, IN 46802
We will be entering the library from the parking lot across the street at 306 W Washington Blvd. near Dunkin Donuts.

The workshop is FREE to members. Space in the computer lab is limited. Registration is Required. Please register early.

To register e-mail your intentions to
barbara.kuntz@fwcs.k12.in.us
I hope to see you there. If you have questions, please contact me.
Barbara Kuntz

Executive Meeting held today

2009-01-24T19:30:00.000-08:00

Barb taught us how to use this site to post comments. This is my first attempt at this.

2008 AEAI State Conference

2008-09-14T07:52:00.000-07:00

The 2008 Art Education Association of Indiana State Conference is rapidly approaching. French Lick Resort in French Lick, Indiana, is the location of the AEAI conference this year. Be sure check out the Art Education Association of Indiana website to see the list of wonderful workshops and collaborative activities available. Don't forget that there will be a free district workshop for all of the members of this district attending the state conference. It is a great time to participate in professional development!

ART EDUCATION ASSOC OF INDIANA District 3

Teachers as Artists Entries due Feb 2, 2012

Attack The White...Jan 8, 2010

St. Mary of the Woods Retreat

Elementary Division Meeting is set!

Executive Meeting held today

2008 AEAI State Conference