Artwork Network Blog

Printmaking - Open House at Open Press

noreply@blogger.com (Jessica at Artwork Network) — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 21:13:00 +0000

Ever wondered what is involved in the fine art of printmaking? Join the CBCA for conversation with Mark Lunning, Master Printer, Artist and Owner of Open Press Ltd. The four prints and processes of PrintFolio 2010, a project of the CBCA Leadership Arts Alumni Network, will be featured.

PrintFolio 2010 artists Teresa Haberkorn, Mark Lunning, Jim Milmoe and Tony Ortega will be present and available to answer questions. PrintFolio 2010 highlights Denver's vibrant visual arts scene and aims to encourage art collecting in the community. It benefits CBCA's Leadership Arts program, training for individuals interested in serving on nonprofit arts and cultural boards of directors. Each edition sell for $300 and includes four original, numbered prints.

This event is free and everyone is welcome.
Please RSVP to dgertner@cbca.org
or call 303.282.5135
by Monday, May 3, 2010.

Call for Entry - Larimer Square's Denver Chalk Art Festival

noreply@blogger.com (Jessica at Artwork Network) — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 19:10:00 +0000

Larimer Square's
Denver Chalk Art Festival

Denver Chalk Art Festival is having its 8th Anniversary! Once again, Larimer Square will be transformed by local artists into a living street museum. As a valuable member of our arts community, we're seeking your help this year. This year's chalk festivities will be brighter and better than ever with more artists, expanded concessions, the Wine Pavilion, Kids Corner, and more.

It's free to participate, and Larimer Arts provides lunch and breakfast both days and other goodies. We welcome anyone who is interested - even if they have never thought about working in this medium before. For those who would like some pointers on working with chalk on the pavement, we host a workshop on the Friday night before the event that is led by one of our professional madonnari.

Artists can register online, and anyone can find more information at www.larimerarts.org.

Who Cares What's in a Name?

noreply@blogger.com (Jessica at Artwork Network) — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 18:04:00 +0000

Sometimes naming a piece of visual art work that summarizes it's heart and soul, and at the same time isn't too boring, trite or "gives away" too much, can be difficult. There are many artists more schooled than myself on this subject, who have many different opinions. While I am an artist and find it an interesting topic, I would much prefer to guide you to some blogs that discuss the different philosophies rather than address them here.

Resources:
http://fineartamerica.com/blogs/the-importance-of-naming-your-artwork.html
http://drawsketch.about.com/cs/tipsandideas/a/namingdrawings.htm
http://www.picassomio.es/roller/picassomio/entry/the_fun_game_of_naming

I, however, would like to discuss naming visual art from a business and organizational stand point.

At Artwork Network we manage the content of our website. Meaning, our member artists send us all of their digital images and information and we do the work of loading it to the web. Over the years we have come across some naming issues that have made it extremely difficult to manage an individual's inventory of work, on the web and in person.

We have seen instances where a piece has name on a website, a different name on a separate site and a different name still written on the actual piece of art! This can cause problems not only for you, and those helping to manage your inventory, but also for a customer. There is nothing more frustrating than when, during a potential sale a client and representative cannot communicate clearly about a piece of art merely because of inconsistent naming practices.

When naming your artwork consider these points:

Stay consistent: Don't change the name on a whim. Name the piece and stick with it. If you change the name mid-stream it is very difficult to track, especially for other who are handling it. Write the same name on the piece and keep it the same across digital files, websites and other marketing material. It is helpful to keep a log of names and photos so that you remember the name.

Avoid using "Untitled". If you insist on using "Untitled" as a title, at the very least add another distinguishing character to it, like a number or roman numeral.

On the subject of using numbers in your title, be sure to keep a log of the numbers you are using in your series. It can be easy to use the same number twice and have two works with the same name. Again, this can cause much confusion to you, your representative and your customers!

Whatever titles you choose for your pieces, use these tips, and leave the headaches behind. You'll be glad you did... and so will others!

Call for Entry - LoDo Alley Cat Arts Festival

noreply@blogger.com (Jessica at Artwork Network) — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 17:15:00 +0000

LoDo Alley Cat Arts Festival

The LoDo Alley Cat Arts Festival(LACAF) is a premiere arts festival whose mission is to enrich and diversify art and culture in the city of Denver, Colorado. This festival will provide Denver metropolitan area residents, businesses and visitors a premier arts event throughout one of the most historic districts in the state of Colorado known as “LoDo”.

LACAF invites you to apply to be one of 150-200 exhibitors at our 2010 event, a national celebration of visual and cultural arts. We anticipate consumer attendance of up to 100,000 visitors over a three day weekend period, on select streets and alleys in the heart of Lower Downtown Denver's historic district, LoDo. This event will provide patrons a unique and exciting opportunity to meet artists, view works and purchase art from established and emerging artists.

Proceeds from LACAF will benefit its producer, LoDo District, Inc., which is a membership organization that supports Lower Downtown (LoDo) Denver's unique historical, cultural and retail neighborhood, through marketing, education and advocacy.

Deadline: April 9th, 2010
Jury Fee: $35
Apply online at: zapplication.com

Radio Show: Annette Coleman

noreply@blogger.com (Jessica at Artwork Network) — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:50:00 +0000

Two of Artwork Network's favorite artists, Annette Coleman and Jim Caldwell, have started a great Radio Show for artists. They cover topics such as keeping healthy studio habits, inspiration, and helpful tips of the industry.

Listen to last night's show, regarding "Art Habits and Keeping Studio Bound" with notable guests such as Mark Rossier, Steve W. Whitehead, and Artwork Network's own Amy Norton.

Eager to participate? Email Annette Coleman at annettecoleman@yahoo.com to get more details on how to call in on the live show or prerecord your thoughts.

Don't forget to sign up for show reminders on BlogTalkRadio.com/Annette-Coleman!

Upcoming Radio Shows:

3/18/2010-
Artists name names, what artists inspire their work
Artists talk about how other artists have inspired their work and why.
Can you see it in the work or is it a hidden influence?
9:30 PM
60 Minutes

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3/25/2010-
Venues for selling your art, what works for you?
A wide variety of artists from diverse backgrounds discuss the pros and cons of various art venues. Local, regional or national in scope what works for them.
Art Fairs, juried shows, coop galleries, galleries and open studios.
9:00 PM
60 Minutes

Artist Spotlight - Sheigla Hartman

noreply@blogger.com (Jessica at Artwork Network) — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:08:00 +0000

A jury of four, including Anne Strauss, Associate Curator, Modern and Contemporary Art, New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art, selected the watercolor "Devil's Thumb, LaVeta" by Colorado printmaker and painter, Sheigla Hartman of Trinidad for the "Wide Open" show at BWAC [Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition] March 13 - 28.

Ms. Hartman has a B.A. from Doane College in Nebraska and received the equivalent of an M.F.A. at a private school in France. She moved from Denver to Trinidad, CO 8 years ago.

BWAC [pronounced bee-wack], the largest artist-run not for profit visual art organization in New York, provides a valuable venue for emerging artists and is an opportunity for the public to see new and exciting work. BWAC's 25,000 square foot gallery in a Civil War-era warehouse on the Red Hook waterfront of New York Harbor also provides a vista spanning the Statue of Liberty to the Verrazano Bridge. The 147 images selected by the jury can be seen at www.BWAC.org, "current exhibition". Ms. Hartman's image is shown on page 3 of contributing artists.

Travel: River Writing & Sculpting Journey

noreply@blogger.com (Jessica at Artwork Network) — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:00:00 +0000

Page Lambert's River Writing & Sculpting Journey, For Women Only - As featured in Oprah's O Magazine

Spend 5 days with Special Guest Artists from the Santa Clara Pueblo

September 1, 2010
$1299 ~ 5 days & 4 nights

Page Lambert returns to facilitate a 5-day river-writing journey for women in Utah's beautiful Westwater Canyon on the Colorado River. This special trip will explore writing and sculpting as complementary forms of creative expression. Whether journaling or writing professionally, an established artist or just beginning, the natural world unleashes powerful creative energy. Personal writing and sculpting time is woven into the moments between floating down the Colorado River, hiking at your leisure, or relaxing on shore. Although this is not a workshop, creative discussions about sculpting and writing will take place at the river's edge and continue throughout the day, ending with readings under the stars. "Women rediscover a unique part of themselves in the natural world," Page says, "and we inspire each other in uniquely feminine ways."

For more information, contact SGE or Page directly at: (303) 842-7360 or page@pagelambert.com.

Details and itinerary available here.

Banker's Blog: Insurance

noreply@blogger.com (Jessica at Artwork Network) — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 22:41:00 +0000

Is your artwork insured? I hope so! Now that we have established this fact, I will move on to the topic of this blog, which is not about obtaining insurance. Instead, I am going to discuss what to do after you have our work insured. If you read no further, at least read this:

It is extremely important to keep a record of your current inventory and a record of past sales!

As they say, hope for the best, but prepare for the worst. We can all hope that nothing will ever happen to your artwork, but no matter how careful you are, things do happen. If your artwork is lost, stolen, or damaged, the first thing your insurance agent will ask you is this: What is the value of the piece? The second thing will be: Prove it.

Can you prove it? Do you have a record of similar works and what they have sold for in the past? No? Then you might be out of luck.

Simply stating the retail price of the piece to the insurance agent won't cut it. Unless you have proof you have sold work just like it or similar at that price, the retail price means nothing to the insurance company. They are interested in the market price, meaning what price buyers will actually purchase it for.

Inventory your existing work and your sold work.
o Photograph all work. If you don't have skills in this area, hire a professional to do it. It is worth the money! Don't forget to photograph the piece from all angles.
o Record sizes, medium, and all other details of the piece including the date of sale.
o Keep all paperwork involved with a sale- invoices, copies of checks, etc. (You should have all this for bookkeeping purposes anyway, but be sure to keep it on file!)
o Create a comprehensive record of sold works in one place. You may try keeping a notebook or photo album that includes an image of the piece sold piece, the details, the price it sold for, to whom, and date of purchase. Even better, if you have a website, mark works as sold with the sale price and any other pertinent information.
o Have a back up of all this information off site -- away from the work itself. (A website is a good place for this!)

If, in the event of a claim, you are able to hand your insurance agent this comprehensive record, it will greatly speed up the process and likelihood that the claim will go through. Having a link to send to an insurance agent is a good start towards proving your past sales, but they will also want to see the paperwork to back it up!

Artwork Network provides a solution for our members by including a sold section with their online gallery. We will load any work sold by that artist even if it was sold before they were a member. But, like any tool, it is only useful if it is utilized.

Keep in mind that the same process applies even if work is damaged while in the possession of someone else. First off, the third party is not obligated to claim the loss or damage on their insurance. If they are nice enough to do so it will still be up to you to prove the worth of the piece.

Basically, if you are insured, but cannot prove what your artwork is worth based on previous sales, than you will likely only be able to claim the cost of materials for the piece.

The information provided above is based on our past experience only. Please talk to your insurance agent if you have any questions.

303 Magazine - Wedding Party (Update!)

noreply@blogger.com (Jessica at Artwork Network) — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 17:56:00 +0000

More information about 303 Magazine's Wedding Party has finally been released! Here's the scoop:

Celebrate the release of the March issue in an event designed to feel like you’re crashing a wedding reception.
Dress code: BLACK & WHITE cocktail attire.
$15 in advance, $20 at the door

Includes:
Complimentary sponsored drinks by Svedka vodka and Trumer Pils Beer.
Two floors of Art Exhibits
Register for a chance to win a year in Aspen/Snowmass
Performance by featured March artist: Ali Pierre
DJ Hotness spinning all night
Cake by Mike Schettler
Chocolate fountain
21+

For details on the time/date, and to snag yourself a ticket, click here.

Call for Entry - Watercolor USA 2010

noreply@blogger.com (Jessica at Artwork Network) — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 21:01:00 +0000

Springfield Art Museum: "Watercolor USA 2010"
http://www.springfieldmo.gov/art/documents/WUSA_web_prosp_10.pdf

The Springfield Art Museum in Springfield, Missouri announces a call to artists for a national juried watercolor exhibition, June 12 - August 8, 2010. Approximately $40,000 in cash, patron & purchase awards. Juror: Richard Martin Ash, III. Open to any artist, 18 years of age or older, living in the United States of America or its possessions. All paintings must be original works, executed since 1 January 2009, and not previously shown at the Springfield Art Museum. All work accepted for the exhibition must be ready to hang, framed and glazed with Plexiglass or similar plastic. All entries submitted must be for sale and include a 25% commission. Nonrefundable entry fee of $15 for up to two entries.

Deadline: March 30, 2010.

Call for Entry - Art Through the Mail

noreply@blogger.com (Jessica at Artwork Network) — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 18:58:00 +0000

Lebanon Art Factory: "Art Through the Mail Campaign!"
http://www.lebanonartfactory.org/

Each artist may submit up to three (3) hand made art postcards which can be mailed to the gallery's temporary post office box created just for this exhibit.
Works should be no larger than 5.5 x 8.5 inches.
Any medium is acceptable as long as it gets through the world wide postal system in tact.
All Post-Art-Cards received before or on April 1st, 2010 will be displayed at the Refuge Gallery Space on 12 N. 9th street in Lebanon, Pennsylvania. The opening will take place on First Friday, April 2nd from 5 to 8 PM.

Click here for the official website.

Story Behind the Art - Daniel Bahn

noreply@blogger.com (Jessica at Artwork Network) — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 17:40:00 +0000

Daniel Bahn's series "Blue Stain"

Growing up in Colorado, I am reminded every day of the majestic beauty of the Rocky Mountains and the reason I, and many other people live here. Nature is a continuum of life and death, growth and decay but the past few years have seen an unprecedented decline of the pine forests. The little bug the size of a grain of rice that ravages these trees is not new but the depth and breadth of its appetite is. Wide swaths of forest turn from green to orange in a matter of months as one wonders what may lie ahead.

Is this nature's way of regeneration?
Is a catastrophic fire inevitable?
What will this habitat look like in 10 years? 50 years?
Is there anything to be done?

My current series draws from this sense of concern and records the organic forms and the detritus that is left over. Sick trees exhibit a ghostly blue stain that meanders through the growth rings - a stamp or death certificate for that tree. There is also a natural beauty in the stains and the crosscut forms of the trees. I am interested in the formal aesthetics of this environment. The trees had been pillars of strength, offering shelter and a diverse habitat - that has now changed.

Click here to view more of Daniel Bahn's artwork.

Do Schools Kill Creativity?

noreply@blogger.com (Jessica at Artwork Network) — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 18:08:00 +0000

While attending a workshop on creativity at the Art Institute of Colorado, I was shown this intriguing video of Sir Ken Robinson. His dialogue is both witty and thought-provoking, and well worth a listen.

Also check out Ken's website www.ted.com, which is full of videos regarding all things creative.

Art From Ashes

noreply@blogger.com (Jessica at Artwork Network) — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:49:00 +0000

"Among the crowds flowing in and out of Artwork Network on Santa Fe Drive during this month's First Friday art walk were several young people carrying a microphone and speaker. They held a brief discussion about whether they should perform in the main gallery space before deciding they might be too intense for the casual observer and so they headed downstairs.

They were Art From Ashes poets, just as was Andrea Scherer, the young woman about whom I wrote this week. It was in her memory they gathered. They carried with them poems, their own, Andrea's, and when they spoke, their language crackled: "He's so sharp, he could cut you just by lookin'."

Read more: http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_14393663#ixzz0fckvbxjo

Virtual Tour - First Friday at Artwork Network

noreply@blogger.com (Jessica at Artwork Network) — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 18:09:00 +0000

Did you miss First Friday Artwalk on February 5th? We've got you covered with a virtual tour... but don't miss the next one on March 5th, 2010!

303 Magazine - Wedding Party

noreply@blogger.com (Jessica at Artwork Network) — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 17:32:00 +0000

Artwork Network is hosting 303 Magazine's Wedding Party on March 13, 2010.

Presidential Portrtait: Local Artists Create History

noreply@blogger.com (Jessica at Artwork Network) — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 19:28:00 +0000

Artwork Network's custom framer, Curt Fowler, recently had the privilege of crafting a frame for long time client and Denver portrait artist, Louisa Craft Jornayvaz. Louisa was commissioned to paint a portrait of former US President Jimmy Carter. The stunning portrait was presented to President Carter at a parade in Plains, Georgia this Christmas. He, in turn, has given the portrait to Plains Historic Inn & Antiques in downtown Plains. It will be displayed in their lobby. Curt was trusted with the craftsmanship of a piece that frames a historic figure, which really does speak to the quality of his work, and we are proud to offer his services at Artwork Network.

Click here for more information about our custom framing services.

Travel: Painting in Greece

noreply@blogger.com (Jessica at Artwork Network) — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 17:51:00 +0000

Join Colorado's award winning painter Barbara Kornfeld for two weeks of sightseeing and painting on the Greek island of Hydra, from September 14-28, 2010.

For more information contact Barbara at:
barbarakornfeldarts@gmail.com or 720-937-1257

Trip price includes:
- 3 days in Athens
- 10 days on sunlit Hydra island set in the Aegean Sea
5 day watercolor and pastel workshop with Barbara on Hydra
Price: $2100 per person double occupancy including 5 day workshop.
$1800 per person double occupancy without the workshop.

The guide is Sherie Jakobsson who lived on the Isle of Hydra for 20 years and is fluent in Greek. See her web site at:
www.hydra-artist-tours.com or call her at 303-494-6020

Capture on paper the legendary olive groves, harbors, vineyards, ancient walls and rosemary-covered hillsides that have enchanted epic heroes as well as fine artists for centuries. Share the travel experience with a small group of artists who, like you, bring the aesthetic perspective to travel and to life. Rest your eyes (and soul) in the light, sounds, foods, wines and climate of the Mediterranean.

Barbara and Sherie will be hosting informational meetings at Barbara's studio at 1530 Lee Hill Drive #7 in the Holiday Neighborhood in North Boulder on the following dates:
Wed Jan. 20th 11AM
Sat Jan. 23rd 11AM
Wed Feb. 10th 11AM
Sat Feb. 27th 1PM

IMPORTANT - you must reserve your spot by March 1 - accommodations in Hydra are very limited!

Larson Juhl: Framing Your Television

noreply@blogger.com (Jessica at Artwork Network) — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 20:04:00 +0000

"Flat panel televisions are taking up valuable art and framing real estate in many homes today. As an important part of our daily lives and now our home decor, these televisions deserve to be beautifully framed to complement your home interior and lifestyle." - Larson Juhl

Are you looking for a more "artsy" way to hang the flatscreen above your fireplace? Watch this video debuting Larson Juhl's new TV frames line. Artwork Network Framing is ready to construct one of your very own! Contact us today at 303.388.7420.

Creative Process: Network Tapestry

noreply@blogger.com (Jessica at Artwork Network) — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 16:14:00 +0000

The ancient art of felt making has been attracting a lot of attention in recent years. Although the technique has been practiced for centuries, it is still very viable today. What's unique about my art is that I have moved beyond traditional craft uses of felt for clothing and structural/utilitarian applications. For me, felt making is all about fine art, specifically, contemporary wall tapestry, with a focus primarily on sensory pleasure.

One of my goals when creating tapestry is to give the viewer a sense of calm and relaxation. This is achieved by using organic raw materials, and working with the undulating waves of the tapestry. The result is a total transformation from the soft sheep's wool of my palette, into a durable, yet tactile finished piece.

Character, texture and appearance keep developing as I work with the fibers. It is not until the felting is finished do I know exactly what the finished tapestry will look like, once it's dried. When I start felting, the fibers are very fragile. I must use extreme caution so the layout that I spent many days composing does not get disturbed. As I continue working, the fibers become stronger and stronger and the different shapes and textures become evident. This transformation keeps me intrigued and challenged. My knowledge and experience with fiber helps me to stay on track for the finished piece.

Aside from this, color blending is also an important part of the process. Most of the time my inspiration comes from the raw colors in my mind's eye. After dyeing many hues, I pick several that, at first, look like they have nothing in common and perhaps can even be a bit jarring together. The challenge for me is to arrange them in a particular way throughout the tapestry where the colors end up complementing each other.

What is most satisfying to me is to watch the reaction of people when they first see my finished work. Even though we each may see elements of the piece in different ways, what's key is that the tapestry allows us to share in a very personal conversation. Knowing that my work generates a reaction inspires me to keep on searching for new textures and colors and ways to communicate.

By PJ Bergin
An Artwork Network Member Artist

Hosted Event - Natural Tango Festival

noreply@blogger.com (Jessica at Artwork Network) — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 17:33:00 +0000

Artwork Network hosted the "Natural Tango Festival" on October 24, 2009. Interested in throwing your own bash in the gallery? Click here for more information about event hosting!

303 Magazine - Holiday Window Display

noreply@blogger.com (Jessica at Artwork Network) — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 17:43:00 +0000

Artwork Network was proud to participate in 303 Magazine's "I Heart Denver - Holiday Window Display Walk" during the month of December, 2009. The up-and-coming magazine has just released a video highlighting a few of the Art District's gems. Take a look - they saved the best for last!

Call for Entry - The Power of Self

noreply@blogger.com (Jessica at Artwork Network) — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 23:34:00 +0000

Artists Wanted: The Power of Self
http://www.artistswanted.org/

You are invited to participate in "The Power of Self" an international competition celebrating the vitality of self portraiture. A panel of judges including actor Steve Buscemi, director Chris Weitz, Guggenheim curator Helen Hsu and Flavorpill founder Sascha Lewis will award one artist a package of incredible prizes including six months of free living at The Edge in New York City or $7007 in cash. The most popular portfolio as voted by the public will also receive $1,000 cash. Your images have power. Now is your moment to reveal them to the world

Deadline: January 14th, 2009
Click here to read more information about how to enter.

Host Your Event at Artwork Network

noreply@blogger.com (Jessica at Artwork Network) — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 19:44:00 +0000

At the end of October, we collaborated with David Gaston of Gaston Photography to host a photo shoot in our space. The result is a series of lovely photographs starring Jenny, with some really breathtaking flower design by Cori Cook. Interested in hosting your big day in the Artwork Network gallery space? Contact Ken Sakal at 303.807.1053 or ken@artworknetwork.com.

Creating Opportunities for Art

noreply@blogger.com (Jessica at Artwork Network) — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 20:30:00 +0000

Congratulations to Artwork Network member Juan Usubillaga! His artwork is on the current issue of "Soundings Magazine" the program for the Colorado Symphony Orchestra. The piece featured on the cover is also on display at Boettcher Concert Hall along with a selection of his other works.

Juan's work was originally discovered on the Artwork Network website by the Director of Communications for the Colorado Symphony Orchestra. Juan had the option to coordinate directly with the client regarding hanging is work at Boettcher but is taking advantage of the services Artwork Network provides to make his life easier! We hung the show and are handling any inquires that come from it. This may lead to showcasing artwork by other members as well.

Just another way that Artwork Network is creating opportunities for art!