arts fest

4th Annual Juried Exhibition

Maria B. — Wed, 01 May 2013 12:15:54 -0400

The Betsy Rodgers Allen Gallery in Schlow Centre Region Library is pleased to announce the 4th Annual Juried Exhibition, July 1st through July 30th, 2013. All new and established artists, ages 16 and up, with a primary residence in Centre County, PA (or within 30 miles of State College), may submit up to two pieces for consideration; artists chosen to participate will be represented by one piece only.

Entry Guidelines

Please do not submit actual work. Only digital images will be accepted. Images must be in .jpg or .png format at a resolution of 300 dpi.

Submit 1 image for 2-D work (no details); submit 2 images for 3-D work (front and back views).

Images must be labeled with artist's last name and first initial, medium, dimensions (h x w x d), title, and the year of creation. Submission of an image without dimensions or date will disqualify the image.

Images and completed entry forms are due by 9:00 PM on June 3, 2013.

A list of accepted entries chosen by the Gallery Committee will be posted on schlowlibrary.org on June 14th.

Eligible Works

The exhibit area for this event will extend into the Community Room.

2-D work may not exceed 36" in any direction and must be ready to hang. Poorly framed, poorly matted pieces, or wet work will not be considered. Unframed, stretched canvases that are securely wired are acceptable.

3-D work must fit on our display pedestals that measure 18"x 18", must be stable on its base and may be no more than 14" high.

Free-standing sculptures (non-pedestal pieces) will not be accepted.
Work must have been completed between 2008 and2013.

Judging and Prizes

Award winners will be announced at the opening reception sponsored by the Friends of Schlow Library for artists and their guests to be held on Thursday, July 11th from 7:00-8:00 PM.

Prizes will be awarded by our juror, Patricia Howard

1st place - $100, and a personal show

2nd place - $50, and a personal show

3rd place - $25

Best student piece - $35

Juror

Patricia Howard is a fine arts photographer and educator. An Assistant Professor of Art at Juniata College in Huntingdon, Howard teaches digital art and photography. She has worked in both promotions and as a producer at public television station KBDI in Denver. She holds a bachelor's degree at the University of Delaware, a MFA at Penn State, and has taken classes at Anderson Ranch Arts Center as well as the International Center for Photography in New York. Ms. Howard has exhibited work locally at Penn State, Zola New World Bistro, and at the Art Alliance of Central Pennsylvania. Look for her upcoming solo exhibition at the Juniata College Museum of Art in November of 2013.

Receiving and Retrieving Works

Artwork that has been accepted for the show must be delivered to the library on June 27th, between the hours of 4 PM and 6 PM. Artists must retrieve their work on July 31st, between 10 AM and 12 PM.

3rd Annual Juried Exhibition Award Winners

Maria B. — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 09:36:55 -0400

A big thank you to all the artists who contributed work to the 3rd Annual Juried Exhibition. You made it a wonderful success!

1st, 2nd, and 3rd prize winners were announced during the opening reception on July 12th and an additional monetary prize was awarded to an up-and-coming student artist in recognition of their emerging talent.

What an exciting experience for the library staff and the Friends! We are looking forward to next year.

1st prize -- Shooting Gallery by Ruth Kempner

2nd prize -- Rasheika Rothchild by Dennis Charriere

3rd prize -- The Thought Lounge by Sean Bodley

Best Student Work -- Portal by Kristine Stryker

3rd Annual Juried Exhibition Now In Full Swing

Maria B. — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 13:33:38 -0400

It's officially July and the Library's Annual Juried Exhibition is now open to the public. From July 2 to July 30th, come and cool off with more than 40 unique works by artists from all over the Centre Region. Don't miss this opportunity to get to know the work of our talented neighbors. We think they will inspire you to pursue your own creative outlets. After looking at the show, we recommend browsing the adult collection for more information on the artists' techniques. Or, for the younger set, check out the children's department for some fun, introductory books on art movements throughout history.

Join us Thursday July 12, from 7-8 PM for the opening event when Bellefonte Art Museum director Patricia House will award prizes for Best Student Work, as well as 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prizes.

Kick off The Central PA Festival of the Arts with Children and Youth Day!

Dani — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 11:35:00 -0400

July 11, 2012 - 10:00am - 3:00pm

Fiber Art by Sandi Garris

Maria B. — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:31:02 -0500

A scuba diver and world traveler, fiber artist Sandi Garris imbues her colorful work with her passion for exotic cultures and natural patterns. Inspired by rich coral reefs and lush rain forests, Garris mixes red, yellow, and blue MX dyes to create hundreds of hues and shades to color the fabrics used in her organically graphic artwork. Composing her designs for weeks or months before fabric is ever touched, she waits until she envisions the full pattern, color, and balance of the completed work before cutting and sewing the thousands of pieces that comprise each image.

A Penn State University graduate, she has been a full-time fiber artist since 1987. Her art quilts have appeared in a wide range of publications such as Art Quilt MAgazine, Quilter's Newsletter Magazine, Celebrate Pennsylvania, and State College Magazine. She has won numerous awards for her work at art fairs around the country.

Garris' work will be on display throughout the month of December. Don't miss this one!