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Calls to Artists April-October Deadlines

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Current Calls to Artists with April-October Deadlines! Included are calls for photographers, writers, filmmakers and fine artists and residencies on Crete!

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GOLDEN Acrylic Virtual Lecture/Demo

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Join Us On Zoom for a GOLDEN Acrylic Virtual Lecture/Demo with Barbara De Pirro on March 26! GOLDEN Acrylic Virtual Lecture/DemoMAR 26, 1-2:30 PM (PDT)Instructor: Barbara De PirroFreeRegistration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/golden-acrylic-virtual-lecturedemo-central-art-supply-tickets-140313506475

This free online event packs in a ton of valuable information about acrylics, guiding listeners through the basics while opening up new possibilities. Learn the unique properties of GOLDEN Fluid Acrylic Colors, Heavy Body Acrylic Colors, OPEN Acrylic Colors and High Flow Acrylics. Get a comprehensive overview on the many Gels & Mediums and how they can change texture, viscosity, saturation, intensity of color and more. The lecture includes a review of Grounds that create truly, contemporary surfaces for painting, drawing and mixed media. Event includes an array of examples of these materials put to use. Artists will leave enthusiastic to explore the extensive potential of Acrylic!Attendees (US/Canada) will have the opportunity to receive free samples mailed direct. More details

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March 2021 Ashland Gallery Exhibits

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Check out the March 2021 Ashland Gallery Exhibits in this informative post. Images of one work by the featured artists included.

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March 2021 Exhibits and Virtual Tour

In the Main Gallery, a show of new works by Art Presence Art Center members continues. Our March Guest Exhibit is The Siskiyou Woodcrafters Guild, opening Friday, March 5, runs through Sunday, March 28. The gallery is open Friday and Saturday from 11 am – 5 pm.

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Oregon Arts Commission News & Updates

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February 2021 News & Updates Words of gratitude from Artist Relief recipients and evidence that the arts are important to economic recovery, plus the upcoming Poetry Out Loud Virtual State Contest and lots of grant news! Visit our Website Artist Relief grant recipients share gratitude, inspiration Before I even opened the email, I exhaled a sigh of relief,” says Eryk Donovan of Portland, one of 646 Oregon artists to receive an Artist Relief Program grant award from the Oregon Arts Commission, Oregon Community Foundation and the James F. and Marion L. Miller Foundation. “When you are weighed down, and every step is a struggle, anything that lightens the burden is an immeasurable gift,” adds Donovan, who is one of dozens of awarded artists who have shared stories of impact and gratitude with the Arts Commission.“These funds give me hope,” says Joni Kabana. “I promise to utilize them for the

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Art du Jour March 2021

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The Art du Jour and Rogue Gallery’s Silent Auction to benefit Habitat for Humanity is in full swing with 43 works of art from 29 talented artists. Bids close on March 31, 2021 and winners will be notified on April 1, 2021.

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Spring 2021 Art Deadlines and Call to Artists

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Calls to Artists! Artist Opportunities! Calls for Art! Check out Spring 2021 Art Deadlines for shows and competitions to enter!

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March ZoomRoom: EA Luetkemeyer’s Author Reading

Please visit again to register for EA Luetkemeyer’s Author Reading! The post March ZoomRoom: EA Luetkemeyer’s Author Reading appeared first on Art Presence Art Center.

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