The South San Francisco Cultural Arts Commission invites entries for A GENERAL ART SHOW.

Entry delivery and deadline for two dimensional works in watercolors, painting, and graphics is Wednesday, February 8, 2012, between 5:00 and 7:00 p.m.

The exhibit will take place on Friday and Saturday, February 10 and 11, 2012, at the South San Francisco Municipal Services Building at 33 Arroyo Drive, in South San Francisco.

For complete entry requirements and application, visit the Cultural Arts webpage at www.ssf.net or send a S.A.S.E self addressed & stamped envelope) to:

Cultural Art Show
c/o SSF Parks & Recreation Department
P.O. Box 711
South San Francisco, CA 94083-0711

Entry applications may also be obtained at the South San Francisco Department of Parks & Recreation office during business hours. Phone (650) 829-3800 for further information.

Create an Outdoor Ornament for the National Christmas Tree!
The U.S. Department of Forestry is providing 2011's National Christmas Tree from California, and all Californians can participate by sending in a crafted ornament for the outdoor display.  Five thousand ornaments will be needed, and only a percentage of that goal has been collected so far--so get out your craft kits, give kids a fun project, and help decorate our national tree for the holidays! The theme is “California Shines”. Deadline is September 30.

“CreativiTea” – Due Nov. 18
Open to all residents of California, Oregon & Washington States Open to all media :must incorporate tea and/or tea bags.

Please find Prospectus/ Application attached.

The exhibition will take place in 2 venues: December 11 & 12, 2011, at the 41st annual KPFA Crafts Fair, San Francisco, and March 9 through April 8, 2012 at the ACCI gallery, Berkeley.www.kpfa.org/craftsfair  & www.accigallery.com.

Cash prizes and sponsors to be announced.

We invite you to brew your artwork ~ steeped in creativity!

Craft Sale at the Pacific Art League, Nov. 19 – 20;
Submissions for the juried slots are due Saturday, October 1
Pacific Art League
www.PacificArtLeague.org
650 321 3891
graphics@pacificartleague.org

Summer Music Series and Art Faire

Bring your picnic and come out to La Nebbia Winery, Hwy. 92 between Skyline and Half Moon Bay this Sunday, noon - 4pm!

Art Faire
Shop over 20 local artists from the COCA (Colony of Coastside Artists) outdoors
in the beautiful gardens of La Nebbia from 12-4pm.

Live Trompe l'Oiel mural demonstration

Live Glass Blowing demos

Oil Paintings, Ceramics, Jewelry & more!

Live music

Winetasting, a beautiful garden to sip wine, picnic in, live music and local artists, what more can you ask for?

www.lanebbiawinery.com

Colorforms® Announces 60th Anniversary Fine Arts Camp Contest

SAN FRANCISCO, April 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Colorforms®, one of the longest-standing brand names in the American toy market and a division of University Games, today announces a kid's fine arts contest celebrating the brand's 60th anniversary year.

What began as an offbeat idea for creative expression of art students Harry and Patricia Kislevitz in their bathroom quickly became a playful, imaginative medium for children of all ages to harness their creativity and build language and problem-solving skills. From the discovery that their roll of flexible vinyl material would stick to semigloss surfaces, the Kislevitzes created a play set featuring basic geometric shapes in bright, primary colors.

"For sixty years, Colorforms has inspired creative, open-ended play rooted in colors and shapes and this contest celebrates the artist roots of the brand," says Bob Moog, University Games, president. "This contest is about celebrating and encouraging a lifelong passion for the arts."

Running from April 1 through September 15, the contest is designed for kids, ages 3-12. There are few limits on the contest, other than the art is no bigger than 30" x 40" and not heavier than 5 lbs, for the sake of contest logistics.

One of three arts camp scholarships will be awarded to the contest winners, along with a collection of Colorforms products to a winner in each age group. There will also be a special $500 US Treasury bond prize for the best use of Colorforms Stick-Onsâ„¢ as an art medium.

For the 9-12 year old age group, the camp scholarship includes tuition at a nationally renown fine arts camp, including travel expenses. For the winners under age 9, a day camp scholarship will be awarded for use in the winner's hometown.

Families can learn more about the contest at www.facebook.com/colorforms or at www.ugames.com/colorforms/ArtCampContest.asp

The South San Francisco Cultural Arts Commission invites entries for
Fall Fantasy - An Exhibit of Quilting & Floral Design

The exhibit dates are Friday, October 7, 2011 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., and Saturday, October 8, 2011, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The event location is the Municipal Services Building at 33 Arroyo Drive in South San Francisco.

Participation is open to artistic quilters, floral designers and bonsai enthusiasts, 18 years and older, who reside in the Bay Area. Entry deadlines vary per media see entry guidelines for the exact dates.

Complete entry guidelines and application, are available at the Cultural Arts page at WWW.SSF.NET or send a S.A.S.E. to SSF Cultural Arts Commission Art Show, P.O. Box 711 South San Francisco, CA 94083-0711. Contact the SSF Parks & Recreation Department at (650) 829-3800 for further information.

ART ON THE SQUARE and PAL BLUES AND ART FESTIVAL
REDWOOD CITY- FRIDAY & SATURDAY- July 22-23

You won't want to miss Art on the Square and the blues Friday and Saturday, July 22 & 23 in the heart of downtown Redwood City.  For the fifth straight year, Art on the Square will showcase the best in original fine arts and crafts at Courthouse Square, aka Redwood City's living room.  Discover unique painting, photography, jewelry, glass, ceramics, wood working, clothing, purses, accessories and more at prices for every budget.  Come for the art and stay for Earl Thomas & the Blues Ambassadors Friday evening, July 22 at Music on the Square from 5-8:30 PM.  Then on Saturday, July 23, it's Art on the Square with the PAL Blues, Art, & BBQ Festival. The line up includes Johnny Rawls, Alabama Mike, Mark Hummel, Rusty Zinn, Ron Hacker and many more.  And for the first time, there will be a BBQ Competition you will not want to miss. 

 Art on the Square features 20-35 fine art and craft artists booths set up on Hamilton Ave.  adjacent to Courthouse Square in downtown Redwood City.  Every AOTS is a part of the fabulous Friday night Music on the Square. In addition to the PAL Blues and Art Festival in July, Art on the Square also partners with RWC as part of the Salsa Festival in September. It is important to us to feature artists and art work you won’t see in every other show, with an emphasis on local artists. 

Plus, at each Art on the Square show there is a drawing and four $25 gift certificates are given out to spend in the artist booth that night.

Here is the remaining 2011Art on the Square Schedule of shows:

Fri July 22, 5 - 8:30 pm with Earl Thomas & The Blues Ambassadors
Sat July 23, 11am – 8 pm with the PAL Blues Festival
Fri Aug 26, 5 - 8:30 pm with Springsteen tribute band, The Rising
Fri Sept 23, 5 - 8:30 pm with Salsa band, Mazacote
Sat Sept 24, noon – 8 pm with the Redwood City Salsa Festival

Courthouse Square ? 2200 Broadway ? Redwood City, CA? 94063

ARTISTS:  We are looking for some amazing art and artists to show in the remaining Art on the Square shows this summer. Go to: www.redwoodcityevents.com to download an application now!

         Email:  ArtontheSquare@sbcgloal.net 

         Web:  www.redwoodcityevents.com

Facebook:  Visit our Facebook page and click "Like" to receive our newsfeeds. You'll find out about who's participating in Art on the Square and what's going on in our vibrant local art scene.  Artists: you're invited to post images of your work and info about where you're showing.

Jewelry on the Square

We've extended the application deadline for Jewelry on the Square. App. packets must be postmarked no later than Fri June 10, 2011.

Here's the link: http://www.redwoodcity.org/events/PDF/ArtApp2011.pdf

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