Call For Artists - Our River: The Artistic Exploration of the culture and nature of the Methow River

Call For Artists!

Our River: The Artistic Exploration of the culture and nature of the Methow River

On June 7 2014, as the first spring Chinook of the year return from the sea, the Confluence exhibit “Our River” will open.

We invite you to submit work that celebrates history and life of our river. Consider the following:

What does the river mean to you?  How does the river connect us to the sky, sea, and to each other? What is the significance of salmon and the cycle of life, death and connection? How have people depended on the river in the past? How do we celebrate the water and life of our river and ensure the future vitality of the Methow as it flows through our valley?

The show runs from June 7 – July 26, 2014 until. Artists are invited to create 2-5 pieces. A variety of visual media is encouraged. To accompany their work, artists must also submit 2 sentences or less describing their vision or Our River.

During the course of this exhibit Confluence Gallery, in partnership with the Methow Interpretive Center and salmon recovery practioners,  will hold two events about the cultural and natural history of the River. Details TBD.

DEADLINE:
Submissions are due to Confluence on Friday, May 5 at 5pm, and must include:

1. Completed contract
2. Artist resume
3. Artist statement
4. The number of pieces you would like to include in the exhibit (no less than 2, no more than 5)
5. A Jpeg image of each piece to be included in the exhibit

This show will be curated by: Jennifer Molesworth – 509-440-2624, jamolesworth@gmail.com and Rich Davis 509 997 2284, davisrich@hotmail.com

Submissions can be emailed to Nicole: nicole@confluencegallery.com, dropped off at the gallery, or mailed to:

Confluence, attn: Nicole
PO Box 716
Twisp, WA 98856

Contact Nicole for a copy of the contract.

We will begin to install the exhibit on June  2^nd 2014. Your artwork must be delivered to Confluence on Saturday or Sunday, June 1 and 2, between the hours of 10am-3pm.
Non-member artists receive 60% of the sale. Members receive 65%.

We hope that you are interested in participating in this exciting show! We look forward to hearing from you!

Navigating, selecting and pursuing funding opportunities for ARTISTS!

with Amanda Jackson from Methow Arts:

Thursday, January 9th
5:30-7pm

at Confluence

Learn strategies for finding funding opportunities that are right for you! This workshop focuses on search techniques and identification of appropriate funding opportunities for your artistic career. Included are Call for Artists, Grants, and Fellowships. It also touches upon steps in applying for opportunities.

If you have a laptop that you can bring, please do so.

Cost for the class is $20.

Call Confluence NOW to register: 509-997-2787

Teachers and Their Students: Exhibit

Hyatt Johnson, senior at Chelan High School

January 18-March 1
Opening Reception January 18, 4-8pm

Dan Brown and Patty Yates co-curate an exhibit of artwork by teachers throughout the region and their students.

Teachers include Reed Carlson and Don Collins from Wenatchee High School, Phil Thomas from Manson High School, Sue Walker from Chelan High School, Robin Nelson-Wicks from Liberty Bell High School, Dan Brown from Okanogan, Stefanie Clark from WV North, Jody Olson from Tunk Valley, Ted Moomaw from Salish Immersion School, and Patty Yates.

Each teacher will choose a minimum of 8 framed works from their students, and they will each include at least one piece of their own.

There will be an opening reception on Saturday, January 18th, 4-8pm.

Build a Photo Box Tutorial

Saturday December 14, 2013
10am - 11:30
@ The Confluence Gallery & Art Center
Cost: $20

In this age of nearly-instant virtual portfolios and online galleries, it's more important than ever to be able to take professional-looking photos of your work quickly and easily.

In this workshop, Joanne Marracci of Marracci Designs Jewelry and Nicole Ringgold of The Confluence Gallery and Live In Art Jewelry will show you how to build a simple but effective "photo booth" to photograph your small to medium sized works. Using materials you probably already have waiting to go to the recycle center, you will learn how and why to build a light box, lighting tips, photo do's & don'ts and the importance of having a photo set up in your art space ready to take pics at the drop of a hat. This tutorial is for more than just jewelers; it's for anyone needing to take good quality consistent photos of artwork or any other small to medium sized items.

Optional: Bring your digital camera, a small item to photograph and a tripod if you have one.

Call For Artists!

Dear Artists,

Confluence has an exciting 2014 exhibit schedule! One of our shows will open on March 8th – International Women’s Day. We would like to invite you to participate. The title of the exhibit is:

Woman: Lady. Girl. Female. Chick. Dame. Broad. Lassie. Wench. Maiden. An Artist’s Interpretation.

The show runs from March 8 (2014) until April 19 (2014). Artists are invited to create 2-5 pieces. A variety of visual media is encouraged. To accompany their work, artists must also submit 2 sentences or less describing their understanding of what it means to be a woman.

Note, men are also encouraged to submit and comment.

Confluence will hold a panel discussion honoring women on Saturday, March 29th. Details TBD.

DEADLINE:
Submissions are due to Confluence on Friday, January 31, 5pm, and must include:

1. Completed contract
2. Artist resume
3. Artist statement
4. The number of pieces you would like to include in the exhibit (no less than 2, no more than 5)
5. 2 sentences or less describing your understanding of what it means to be a woman
6. A Jpeg image of each piece to be included in the exhibit

Submissions can be emailed to Nicole: nicole@confluencegallery.com, dropped off at the gallery, or mailed to:

Confluence, attn: Nicole
PO Box 716
Twisp, WA 98856

Contact Nicole for a copy of the contract.

We will begin to install the exhibit on Tuesday, March 4. Your artwork must be delivered to Confluence on Saturday or Sunday, March 1st or 2nd, between the hours of 10am-3pm.
Non-member artists receive 60% of the sale. Members receive 65%.

We hope that you are interested in participating in this exciting show! We look forward to hearing from you!

Visions of Verse Reading

"Oval Peak" - painting by Jennifer Molesworth, poem by Rowan Post

Friday, December 6
6pm at Confluence

Visions of Verse is a unique exhibit featuring the work of 16 writers and 16 visual artists. Writers were asked to submit poetry and short fiction (flash fiction: one typed page). Visual artists were asked to submit art in response to the selected writing. This exhibit pairs the art with the writing. A chapbook of the work is available for purchase.

A reading of the work is scheduled for December 6th. Wine and finger food will be served.

The show runs until January 11th.

Holiday Crafting

December 7

10am-1pm at Confluence

$15 for one session
$25 for two sessions

Come to Confluence to hand make gifts for your loved ones as we head into the holiday season!
Sessions include making spice mixes with Teresa Mitchell from Rocking Horse Bakery, and wire wrapping your own pair of gorgeous earrings with Linda Van Valkenburgh.