Some upcoming events to share

I wasn't really in painting mode after completing painting 721 so I shifted to other artist duties which included art submissions to ChildSavers a Richmond regional charity I'm interested in.

I had a submissions deadline for ChildSavers Artist Show, a fundraiser held every year in October at the glave Kocen gallery a local Richmond gallery.
 
The Artist Show is an exciting opportunity to showcase ChildSavers' story of hope and healing provided to children and families in our community. The Show spotlights the importance of art in how children learn and experience their world and achieve emotional healing through Art Therapy. 

This will be my first year participating in this wonderful event. I'll have (2) paintings included; 692 and 704. - sale proceeds go to benefit ChildSavers - in my case 100% 

My ChildSavers submissions 

 

  704 Helping Hands - Maymont 24x24 oil on linen (8-10-12) @ $3450

Helping Hands was painted with this show in mind.

 692 Koi & Lily Pads 44x40 oil on linen (7-23-12)  @ $7950

I was hoping because of its size it would get some collectors attention just in case my 24x24 didn't - believing size matters:=)

 My OPA submissions paid off

To my delight I also received notification from OPA (Oil Painters of America) one of my two submissions, 669 Koi and Lily Pads was accepted for the October 2012 Eastern Regional Exhibition at Bennington Center for the Arts in Bennington, Vermont. 

 Accepted

 669 Koi & Lily Pads 30x30 oil on linen (6-13-12) @ $5950

Rejected 

680 James from Belle Isle 24x24 oil on linen(6-30-12) @ 3250

I thought it might be fun sharing both - I used an opposites approach thinking it might increase my odds....in truth there is no way of knowing but I'm in and that's what counts here!

All in all I think they chose the right one because my Koi will have a broader market appeal in Vermont than our James will.  Although the James is dear to the hearts of us locals, I'm not sure Vermont would get real excited about hanging it on their walls....Yankees and all. Can't believe I said that!

I know in some cases the gallery also has a say in the jury process and that makes sense....after all they give their space, time and money to these events. Aside from the obvious prestige they are in business to make a profit. Hummmm.....me too!

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