Exhibit

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.

Nature in Detail : Botanical Art

Maria B. — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 14:41:49 -0400

Most of Holly Fritchman's exquisite artwork is inspired by nature. From intricate portraits of a single acorn to gorgeous landscapes of an autumn marsh, her work draws one in with its elegant beauty.

Fritchman describes "each art experience as a gift of time...every time I pick up my brush or pencil, I see something new." Balancing the fine detail of watercolor and pencil with the looseness of oil painting keeps her energized and curious.

Self-taught in the mediums of pencil, watercolor and oil, she has studied at the Humboldt Institute in Maine with a focus on watercolor botanicals. Her textured, atmospheric landscape oil paintings were inspired by the Hameau Art Studio in Belleville, PA.

Widely exhibited in area galleries, Fritchman is also a member of the Farmland Preservation Artists of Central Pennsylvania. She values the opportunity to appreciate local farmlands and to support conservation measures by giving a portion of her art sales to the conservation cause.

For more information about Holly Fritchman and her work, visit: http://hollyfritchman.com/

The art of being a pet

Maria B. — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 16:11:50 -0500

Artist Rachel DiAndrea's love for animals is immediately apparent in her colorful, engaging portraits of dogs, horses and even pigs. Particularly passionate about dogs, DiAndrea has established herself as a premier national canine illustrator.

What sets her apart from other canine artists is her ability to capture not only the breed, but the heart and soul of each beloved family pet. As a dog owner and lover herself, her enthusiasm and passion for her subjects is visible in each animal's distinctive personality.

A cum laude graduate of the State University of New York at Buffalo with a BFA in communication design, DiAndrea is the recipient of national awards and recognition for her distinctive animal portraits in the varied mediums of French Pastel, Watercolor, and Pen and Ink.

She is also the author and illustrator of The Art of Being a Pet, a collection of rhyming, whimsical portraits that bring the featured pets to life, reminding us why they are so dear to us. DiAndrea's first book, its vibrancy and style dance with color and energy.

DiAndrea's work will be on display throughout the month of March in the Gallery.

Watercolors by Sofia Austin

Maria B. — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 10:13:16 -0500

Looking for a touch of tropical warmth on a wintry January day? Come explore artist Sophia Austin's nuanced paintings, strongly influenced by her native Colombia.

Austin studied art under the Colombian painter Libe de Zulategui. She generally works in the tradition of English water color painting, while incorporating elements from the rich landscape of her home country. By applying paint in transparent layers, she creates tantalizing environments with subtle impressions of light and shadow.

A signature member of the Pennsylvania Watercolor Society, Austin has exhibited in numerous small group, solo and juried shows.

January 2013 Artist Showing in the Betsy Rodgers Allen Gallery. Featuring the Watercolors by Sofia Austin

kyezdimer — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 14:33:18 -0500

January 2, 2013 - 9:00am - January 31, 2013 - 6:00pm