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33 rd www.VisualArtsAlliance.org juried open exhibition Juror: d.m. allison On View: June 15 - July 03, 2016 Opening Reception: Wednesday, June 15, 6:00 - 8:00 pm Awards Presentation: 7:00 pm BLUEorange Contemporary Art Gallery 1208 West Gray Street, Houston 77019
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www.VisualArtsAlliance.org
juried open exhibition
Juror: d.m. allison
On View: June 15 - July 03, 2016
Opening Reception: Wednesday, June 15, 6:00 - 8:00 pmAwards Presentation: 7:00 pm
BLUEorange Contemporary Art Gallery1208 West Gray Street, Houston 77019
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Exhibition by the Numbers
SubmittedArtists: 135
Artworks: 519
ExhibitedArtists: 49 (36%)
Artworks: 61 (12%)
VAA congratulates all those who submitted their work to be considered for this exhibition.
VAA owes great thanks to BLUEorange gallery for providing the location for this exhibition.
Exhibiting Artworks
All work must remain for the duration of the exhibit.
About VA
A Visual Arts Alliance Mission Statement
Visual Arts Alliance (VAA) is an educational organization for serious practitioners of the visual arts and interested members of the general public. Founded in Houston, TX in 1981, VAA is a volunteer-run, 501(c)3, non-profit organization. VAA produces professionally juried art exhibitions providing opportunities for members and non-members to have their work professionally judged and viewed by the general public. VAA also organizes educational programs including studio, gallery and museum tours in addition to presentations of art-related resources. Recreational programs provide creative and supportive events beneficial to artists.
Benefits for Artists
• Opportunity to enter 4 juried exhibits per year• Interaction with curators, galleries, etc.• Interaction with artists in all visual media• Learn how to produce an exhibit• Learn how to promote art activities• Free webpage• Free, members-only workshops
Benefits for Artists and Non-Artists
• Free educational programs such as artist talks, studio visits, museum and gallery tours
• Ability to purchase exhibited artwork with no commission fees• Greater exposure to the Houston arts community• Ability to promote art-related news on our FaceBook page
Board of Directors
Matt Adams President Erik Hagen Vice-PresidentR. Michael Reed TreasurerKari Bas SecretarySteve Fisher Chair, Exhibitions CommitteeKaren Eisele Chair, Membership CommitteeChell Vassallo Chair, Programs CommitteeJulia Koutroulis Chair, Publicity + Community RelationsCrystal Owens Member-At-Large
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At first blush, one would not think there would be such a high level of quality, diving into more than 500 images and narrowing down the field to 67 choices for a show [some artists were removed from the exhibit after initial selections - vaa], but there was. Out of 135 entrants there were 134 good ones at least, but the selection process is what it is. In order to present good examples from such a wide spectrum of different media in a diverse group exhibition, without bias regarding materials and technique, some very good artists were indeed not included in this offering. My apologies. So to the artists, please feel free to hang the juror in effigy, I’ll pose for the picture or statuary as it may be, free of charge.
Some artists have more than one work in the show. This was done not so much because these pieces were my favorites, but more conclusively, that the works appeared to be created in succession, and needed several examples to communicate the artist’s intention. I believe this contributes to the viewer’s enjoyment of the exhibition as a whole, and art shows were meant to be enjoyed. Also I might add, I did have a couple of favorites.
All works were chosen for the show based on facility, integrity, and originality. While craft alone would not be enough to win the day, without the facility to communicate the mind and heart in a manner others would be moved to dwell on, the voice of the artist will not be considered much less heard. When the artist takes the longer journey to expression it shows, and draws the patron into a unique awareness of the artists’ making.
It is equally inadequate just to be original. Every mother’s child is an original. The integrity to purposely decide to draw, or not to draw, to render a meaningful line, or to leave out what is not needed, with brevity and courage, is a powerful thing. With nothing to prove to anyone, the well-considered artists stand before their work and see a reflection so unique it becomes a fingerprint of his or her soul. When this happens, an undeniable originality emerges and the artwork and the artist have integrity.
The realization by the artist of that emergence results in the one-of-a-kind originality not arrived at while considering current trends or emulation. Artists of all disciplines find success when they recognize comprehend, and become fully self aware of their unique essence. The best ones will know it, and recognize it when it happens.
Exhibiting Artworks
All work must remain for the duration of the exhibit.
Artists Aw
ards 33rd Juried Open Exhibition Winner
1st Place - $1,000 award
Padaric KolanderYour Character
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33rd Juried Open Exhibition Winners
2nd Place - $800 awardJesus Olivero
Formicidae Observatorium
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3rd Place - $500 awardJ.M.M. Barkovich
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Honorable Mentions- $50 award each
Frederick Mount - Woman Shooting an Arrow at a ManSherry Karver - NQRWSYu Ru Huang - View on the FieldRebecca Compton - MF JackalopeErik Hagen - Fossils we leave behind - Sim cardsDana Caldera - Man
Exhibiting Artworks
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Rodolfo Banuelos Houston, [email protected]
Illusion VIIAcrylic mix on canvas 30” x 20” $1,800
J.M.M. Barkovich Houston, [email protected]
A New AlphaAcrylic on canvas 25” x 19” $850
J.M.M. Barkovich Houston, [email protected]
BoscoAcrylic on paper 25” x 25” $880
N. Blanca Houston, [email protected]
Hold Your HorsesPlastic animals, beads, acrylic paint, cigar box 6.5” x 8.5” x 5.5” $250
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Zel Brook Corvallis, [email protected]
Round Barn RoofPhotography 24” x 24” $600
Zel Brook Corvallis, [email protected]
Pinwheel Barn RoofPhotography 24” x 24” $600
Patrick Brown Tomball, [email protected]
ManticoreGlass 14” x 9” x 4” not for sale
Theresa Burgess Houston, [email protected]
Inferno Contemplation - Limbo #1Mixed 24” x 24” x 2” $300
Exhibiting Artworks
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Dana Caldera Houston, [email protected]
ManMixed media on photograph 24.75” x 21” $850
Erin Carty
RelaxOil on panel 18” x 18” $200
Renee Cleare Houston, [email protected]
The Diamond Jet at Warp SpeedAcrylic on canvas 18” x 24” $2,400
Rebecca Compton Bakersfield, [email protected]
MF JackalopeGraphite on paper 26.25” x 20.25” $350
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Terry Crump Houston, [email protected]
SoldiersAcrylic on canvas 30” x 26” $525
Terry Crump Houston, [email protected]
Shifting WishesAcrylic on canvas 30” x 26” $525
Luisa Duarte Houston, [email protected]
Armaduramixed media collage 9.5” x 10.25” $450
Luisa Duarte Houston, [email protected]
Orange, yellow and a blue stripeMixed media, acrylic on canvas on art board 6.0” x 6.0” x 1.5” $200
Exhibiting Artworks
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Stacy Elko Lubbock, [email protected]
Tower ViewLine etch, drypoint 20” x 10” $150
Stacy Elko Lubbock, [email protected]
Two SeatsAluminum lithograph, monotype 12” x 9” $100
Steve Ross Fisher Pearland, [email protected]
Hanging Door-Old Falstaff Brewery-GalvestonPhotography 28” x 28” $535
Willlam Gerrish Houston, [email protected]
Remnant #1Mixed media, found objects 14” x 14” $350
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Willlam Gerrish Houston, [email protected]
Remnant #2Mixed media, found objects 14” x 14” $350
Willlam Gerrish Houston, [email protected]
Remnant #3Mixed media, found objects 14” x 14” $350
Yvonne Gerych Houston, [email protected]
After You’ve GoneStoneware, glazes, mixed media 20” x 12” x 6” $750
Candice Goodwin Houston, [email protected]
Move 1Ceramic, found bent wire 15” x 10” x 9” not for sale
Exhibiting Artworks
All work must remain for the duration of the exhibit.
Erik Hagen Houston, [email protected]
Fossils We Leave Behind - SIM CardsSIM cards, plaster, acrylic, plastic microbeads, resin on cardboard 30” x 11” $300
Michael Horvath Houston, [email protected]
T.M.S. KarankawaFoundoObjects 26” x 24” x 13” $2,300
Margaret Howell Houston, [email protected]
You Can’t Believe Your EyesDigital art, archival print 21” x 21” $175
Yu Ru Huang Houston, [email protected]
View on the FieldAcrylic 36” x 36” not for sale
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Andy Johnston Acworth, [email protected]
All You Can HandlePhotography 15” x 30” $900
Soomin Jung San Antonio, [email protected]
Matterhorn: LakeColored pencil and graphite on paper 12” x 15” $1,200
Soomin Jung San Antonio, [email protected]
Matterhorn: IcebergColored pencil, gouache and graphite on paper 12” x 15” $1,200
Jesse Kantu Houston, [email protected]
The KnockoutMixed media collage 8” x 10” $350
Exhibiting Artworks
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Sherry Karver Oakland, [email protected]
NQRWSPhotography 25” x 30” not for sale
Melissa Klotz [email protected]
Gray GardenOil on canvas 10” x 8” not for sale
Padaric Kolander Houston, [email protected]
Your CharacterCharcoal, graphite and acrylic on paper 18.5” x 13” $900
Padaric Kolander Houston, [email protected]
Just For ContrastCopperplate etching 13” x 10” $650
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Tamara Lee Houston, [email protected]
InnerConnect #2Acrylic on canvas 20” x 20” $550
Tamara Lee Houston, [email protected]
Synesthesia No.5Collage, acrylic on paper 18.5” x 22.5” $375
Zoanna DaLuz Maney Houston, [email protected]
ManikinsOil on canvas 28” x 22” $2,100
Zoanna DaLuz Maney Houston, [email protected]
Healing GardenOil on canvas 24” x 30” $2,300
Exhibiting Artworks
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Ron Masters Sugar Land, [email protected]
TotemPhotograph, ink jet print 20” x 16” $295
Kate Matthiesen Houston, [email protected]
Graffitti - WhiteArchival pigment print 18” x 24” $400
Kate Matthiesen Houston, [email protected]
Self-Portrait - CloudsArchival Pigment Print 24” x 18” $400
Tim McCourt Mississippi State, [email protected]
CatalinaEncaustic on panel 10” x 10” $800
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Tim McCourt Mississippi State, [email protected]
IlluminaEncaustic on museum board 11” x 11” $750
Tim McCourt Mississippi State, [email protected]
EpicenterNot specified by artist 13” x 13” $800
Frederick Mount Houston, [email protected]
Woman Shooting An Arrow At A ManPhotographic print 25” x 30” $300
Seema Nanda Houston, [email protected]
NestedAcrylic and gouache on paper 9” x 12” $195
Exhibiting Artworks
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Jesus Olivero Katy, [email protected]
Formicidae ObservatoriumBorosilicate glass 12.5” x 12” x 11” $750
Keddy Ann Outlaw Houston, [email protected]
Dream WaltzerCollage on reclaimed wood panel 8” x 8” $350
Jason Schaefer Houston, [email protected]
Inklessaluminum foil, plexi, machine screws 4” x 6” x 1” $1,200
Suzanne Seiler The Woodlands, [email protected]
DebutPaper mosaic 29” x 29” $7,500
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Jeff Simmons [email protected]
R.Extraction.4.004Mixed 14” x 10” x 8” $2,000
John Slaby Houston, [email protected]
Bosom of AbrahamOil on canvas 18” x 24” not for sale
Gretchen Sparks Bellaire, [email protected]
Cliffs of Carlsbadacrylic paint on canvas 4” x 12” $300
Paul Stillson Wichita Falls, [email protected]
Lady in RedDigital collage 24” x 18” $250
Exhibiting Artworks
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Robert L Straight Bellaire, [email protected]
Snail’s Paceprint on paper 24” x 18” $500
Lourdes Torgersen Houston, [email protected]
High RiseGlass and plexiglass 25” x 10” x 5” $3,500
Chell Vassallo Houston, [email protected]
20,000 Leagues Under the SeaOil on canvas 14” x 11” $300
Laura Willig San Angelo, [email protected]
What SparksAcrylic and ink on wood 24” x 30” $1,300
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Nancy Wood San Antonio, [email protected]
Burning Bush TX StyleComputer enhanced photo on alumi-num 16” x 16” $275
Dee Zunker Bellaire, [email protected]
Alley #1Photography on metal 20” x 20” $325
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“Third Monday” Critique Nights
Art Supply on Main2711 Main Street
Houston, Texas 770026:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join VAA on the Third Monday of every month for our critique sessions at Art Supply on Main. VAA critiques are opportunities for artists to share their work with other artists. These are peer cri-tiques in which everyone is invited to show work and discuss the work of others. You don’t have to bring work in order to show up. Work can be in any medium and artists may bring 1 to 10 pieces. Participants will be allowed as much time as possible depending on how many people are showing work. Artists are encouraged to bring current pieces/projects they wish to discuss with others and get feedback on concept, technique, presentation, etc. Drinks and snacks are provided (feel free to bring and share, too). VAA members and non-members are welcome to come. There is no fee.
Third Monday Critique6 - 8 P.M . | AR T SUPP LY ON MA I N | 2 7 1 1 MA I N ST 7 7 0 0 2
