Art & Copy is a powerful new film about advertising and inspiration. Directed by Doug Pray (SURFWISE, SCRATCH, HYPE!), it reveals the work and wisdom of some of the most influential advertising creatives of our time — people who’ve profoundly impacted our culture, yet are virtually unknown outside their industry. Visually interwoven with their stories, TV satellites are launched, billboards are erected, and the social and cultural impact of their ads are brought to light in this dynamic exploration of art, commerce, and human emotion.

AIGA Hampton Roads is bringing this awesome film to the Naro Cinema for one night only. Please come support them and catch a great movie about art, design, advertising and creativity.

Date: Wednesday, February 17th
Time: 7:30pm
Location: Naro Expanded Cinema, 1507 Colley Ave, Norfolk, VA

Members & Students: $7
Everyone Else: $10

Purchase online before February 12th to save $1 per ticket!

birth, destruction, reinvention. Finding the beginning in the end. What would you like to tear down in your life and rebuild?

Its Winter. In the city. The naked trees proclaim it. But Spring is coming. Before long the trees will be clothed again. A reason to celebrate. A time to create. Symphonic’s annual art show, Renewal, is coming too. We invite you to participate in the reawakening of our city this Spring through your art. What would you like to leave behind in the winter chill, torn down in the cold wind? Show us. Show everyone what should be destroyed to make room for new life. How will we reinvent, reinvigorate, reignite the world? Will we burn the past on the altar of the future? Will we carefully reuse the pieces of our deposed, frost-bitten walls to construct paths into a warmer way of living? Reveal it to us. Reveal the pieces we need to cultivate real life. We call on you to use your means and your mediums to help all of us leave Winter and embrace Renewal.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES & ELIGIBILITY
Artists of all ages, levels of experience and personal/professional backgrounds are invited and encouraged to apply. Artists are invited to submit up to 4 pieces. Please send a completed application with your images. There is no entry fee to participate.

Only original works will be accepted. All media, styles and techniques are welcome. Please note that because of the public and multi-use nature of the space, some artwork may be selected to show only for the opening reception and may not remain on display for the duration of the show.

Jpegs or Tiffs are ideal and may be sent via email to: WarehouseArtShows@gmail.com If work is submitted on CD-ROM or electronically, send as tiff or jpeg files saved as: Last Name of Artist-Title.ext, for example: Jones-Beauty.jpeg or Jones-Beauty.tiff. Please do not name your documents “Renewal” or “Art Submission”. Adobe Photoshop will be used to open these documents. Please list all included works on or in the CD case with number as on the hard copy entry form, artist’s name, title of work, media and dimensions.

Photos or CDs may be mailed to ART SUBMISSIONS 1229 W. Olney Road, Norfolk, VA 23507. If you would like your CD or photos back please send a SASE as well with proper postage in place.

Delivery & Pick-up of Work: Artists are responsible for the delivery and pick up of all artwork at the designated times. We will not be accepting or returning artwork by mail. Symphonic for the City holds no liability for any loss or damage to artwork.  For more information regarding art at Symphonic you can visit symphonicforthecity.com, email warehouseartshows@gmail.com or you can join our facebook group, Art Shows at the Warehouse.

JUDGING
Works will be reviewed and selected by a selection committee, and then judged and awarded by a panel of 3 jurors. Please note that work will be judged as strongly on its interpretation of the theme as it will be for its artistic and technical merit. Artists will be notified no later than 2 weeks prior to show date of acceptance or non-acceptance. Juror Bios will be listed on the event website as soon as they are confirmed. Prizes will be awarded for Best in Show for Photography, Painting, and Mixed Media, as well as one additional selection at the jurors’ discretion.

CALENDAR
SUBMISSIONS DUE: Friday, March 5
NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTANCE: March 13
DELIVERY OF ARTWORK: March 23, 6-8pm, March 28, 1-3pm
OPENING RECEPTION: Friday, April 2, 7pm
SHOW REMAINS HANGING THROUGH: May 2
ART PICKUP: May 2, 1-3pm, and May 4, 6-8pm

ART SALES
If the artist so desires, a price will be listed on the name placard for your piece(s), however any sale of art must be done solely between the artist and purchaser. No one associated with RENEWAL will be responsible for the handling of any monies or sale of any art. Artists’ contact info will be listed in the show program upon request. NEW THIS YEAR: After the show opens, images will be listed on the Art Shows at the Warehouse FACEBOOK page, along with prices and artists’ contact links.

Local Art Show at Crocs

SUNDAY MARCH 7, 2010 come check out some of the best artists this town has to offer!

Donations appreciated at the door to support Pembroke Elementary’s Playground Project: making recess accessible to kids with special needs.

Hey ya’ll, one day I will be better at organizing these things but until then you have to put up with me.

I am adjusting the deadline….I will need email confirmation that you intend on participating no later than Monday February 1st. Payment will be due on Sunday February 7th. at our next meet up. Since the cost will vary depending on how many folks want to participate we need to know in advance to get our finances straight and give ya’ll time to snail mail if you aren’t coming to the meeting!

So far we have Michelle and I in our own spaces…. Vicki and Soraia sharing a space!

I’m so excited!

Thanks, Sloane

I, Sloane, am heading up the organization of the 7 Cities Crafters debut at the Spring Craft Market!  March 19-31st at the Virginia Beach Convention Center.

Bear with me here because I may get to ramblin’…but I need to tell you guys what my idea hear is….

I am allotting (a small!) space for each of us to stand and conduct transactions, because everyone will be responsible for there own items for sale.  If you have chosen to share your space with someone else, that will be between you and them…and only one of you should be present at a time. I have these lovely doodles below with ideas I had for layouts…one for 2 10×10 spaces and one that would include 3! I want one person to take charge of a space, you will be responsible for payment in full for said space…if you want to split your table with someone else, you can but that is between you and them….

We can also do a horse shoe with all of our tables, but that seemed like my least favorite…but I am open for suggestions. We have the option of 8 foot high drapes at $15 a 10 foot section…if you think we need them then we will have to allow for that cost as well…tell me what you think.

For 5 of us in a 10×20 space it will be $120 each…..for 7 of us in a 10×30 space it will be $129 each.

I need a photo of your work  to submit with our application (and if your sharing send me theirs too). Denise would also like to see a display photo of some sort from each of us….and I’ll send her a doodle of the layout we decide on.

If a lot of you want to participate and we are having issues Amber has agreed to step in and be the jury…or we can get another 10×10…we’ll see.

Here’s the kicker……in order to get our spots assigned and receive our free promotional material in plenty of time we need to act NOW! So I am setting the deadline at Friday February 5! I will request the booth space by who has paid in full by this date. I will except cash, check, and PayPal (but you need to allow a bit more to cover the fee).  If for some reason you cannot make it and you have already paid, it will be your responsibility to fill your space, no refunds will be given.

Please contact me, sloanie@cox.net, if you have any questions or comments!

Thanks, Sloane

Color Me Mine Open House & Art Show

Please join us for an evening of “art and fun!” Sunday, January 31st from 6-9pm. Open house art show at Color Me Mine studio in Ghent featuring the “Who Arted?” artists (and several 7 Cities Crafters members). Upcycled/altered art, fiber/textile art, fine jewelry, photography, woodburned art, painted glass, hand painted signs, fish and mermaids. Light snacks & beverages will be served.

Also on January 31

Fairytales Art Gallery & Studio Grand Opening

7 Cities Crafters member Michelle of Gymbohannah and many other artists will be at the grand opening of Fairytales on Sunday Jan. 31st from 2-6. Located on 920 S. Battlefield Blvd. suite 101 just past Johns Town Rd. near Cedar Rd. in Great Bridge

Fairytales is a new art gallery and studio opening in Chesapeake. They work on a consignment basis, all local artists. Rent is based on sq. ft. of occupied space by artwork. $1.00/sqft for wall space, each pedestal is $10.00 flat rate and big stands are $40.00. Featured wall display is $ 40 flat rate for minimum 10′ x 4′ sqft, so same $1.00 sqft and 10% commission per item sold. Fairytales is offering A MONTH FREE OF CONSIGNMENT RENT, FIRST COME FIRST SERVE . Call 757-512-7494 for more information.

7 Cities Crafters Monthly Craft-Together

Come to our monthly meetup on Sunday, February 7th at 6pm. Our monthly craft-togethers are free and open to the public! Bring a snack to share potluck-style and a craft to work on if you wish! Come hang out with other creative people in the area, everyone is welcome!

@ Grow Interactive: 350 W. 22nd Street Suite 106 Norfolk, Virginia 23517 - in the Palace Station shopping center. Grow is toward the back left corner, across from NYFO.

Virginia Beach Spring Craft Market

The 7 Cities Crafters have personally been invited to participate in the 24th Annual Virginia Beach Spring Craft Market (at the VB Pavilion) coming up March 19-21, and have a group booth. They typically don’t allow booth sharing, but in this case our group is an exception, and the market is offering us a first timers discount of $100 for a 10×10 booth. It could be a great opportunity for some of us to gain exposure to a wider audience of people interested into crafts.  More information about the show is available at www.emgshows.com. If someone would like to head up organizing this booth, please email me and I’ll put you in touch with the show director.

Raffle to benefit Animal Rahat

We have been contacted by PETA to see if anyone would be interested in donating a few items to an in house raffle they’re organizing for Animal Rahat in India. Animal Rahat gives veterinary care and rest to sick or injured animals used for labor, such as cart horses and bullocks, and they even provide a “retirement” home for older animals who would otherwise be killed. The PETA staff would be very interested in bidding on handmade items, and you are welcome to include business cards or fliers along with anything you donate so they know where to buy your goodies in the future! You can find more information on what services they provide and their mission at www.AnimalRahat.org. The raffle will be taking place on January 29th, items need to get to PETA by the 26th. Anything you would be willing to give would be appreciated - they do respectfully request that any items donated not contain animal-derived materials, such as silk, fur, leather, or wool, please.

If you would like to donate an item, contact Ashley Gonzalez at PETA
o. (757) 962-8207
c.  (757) 472-1764

All Senses Artistry at 5 Points Community Farm Market

All Senses Artistry is about to open its doors in the Farm Market! Initial inventory will consist of delicious organic tea, Rich Earth, house plants, handmade soaps, books, local music and hopefully your art work. They have an agreement based on commission. If you are interested contact Jen St. Clair at 757-619-6932. Their Mission: All Senses Artistry encourages the growth of sustainable communities by supplying them with high quality products and services rooted in health, creativity and education.

We had a great time last night at our little Handmade Nation movie night! Thanks again to my mom for hosting, and to everyone who came out! It was an inspiring and fun time.

Please check out our events calendar for lots more crafty events coming up soon, and don’t forget to join us for our Monthly Craft-Together on Sunday, February 7th. Details can be found here.

This was just too cool not to share! Every month in 2010, graphic designer Haik’s mother is going to take an old knit garment, and reknit it into a new one! This month, she’s making scarves. You simply send an old sweater to his mom; and for $30 she then unravels it and reknits it into a new, one-of-a-kind scarf. So cool! I hope we get to see a gallery of refashioned clothing and accessories each month!

I can’t wait to see what else she tackles. Gloves, socks, sweater to sweater conversion? The possibilities are endless!

I’m personally excited about this mixed media Valentine book class, the Mid-Atlantic home & flower show, and Art & Soul 2010 in May.

Do you know of a spring craft show, a cool art opening, or a class or workshop that needs to be listed on our site? Please leave it in a comment here or email me.

I hope to see some of you at one of these exciting events!

Instead of our normal monthly craft-together, we’ll be having a movie night featuring the documentary Handmade Nation, next Sunday, January 10th at 6:30pm. The movie night will be held at Amber’s mom’s house and snacks & drinks will be provided. All you need to bring is yourself!

You will need to RSVP for this event by emailing Amber at amber.karnes@gmail.com. She’ll give you the address and directions to her mom’s house.

Hope to see y’all there!

Tasha will be teaching finger knitting, so bring some leftover yarn from your stash! Using only yarn and your fingers, you can create a strip of fabric that could become a skinny scarf or belt, a bracelet, a headband, or even a garland for holiday decorating.

Please bring some food to share, some spare yarn for the workshop, and one wrapped, handmade gift for the swap. Maybe your gift will be this year’s hedgehog pincushion!  As usual, we will meet at Grow Interactive: 350 W. 22nd Street Suite 106 Norfolk, Virginia 23517 - in the new Palace Station shopping center. Grow is toward the back left corner, across from NYFO.

Hope to see y’all there

-Kristin G.

ps.  Thanks to Kristen R. for the adorable Holiday Party white elephant graphic!