After the Master's Style Art Show at OSA in Jan. 2023
The Open Space Arts Committee is so excited for this upcoming art show in January 2023! The ideas and creative juices are on full force, but we are anticipating some questions that we would love to address beforehand.
Open Space Arts Shows
Open Space Arts is located at 15000 #140 Potomac Town Center, Woodbridge, VA at Stonebridge - where Wegmans is. It is across from DSW and between Ulta and the Loft on the same block at Barnes and Noble. The gallery changes out the artwork approximately monthly - give or take.
The current art show began on Wednesday, September 21, with a reception open to the public on Friday, Sept. 23 and this show will run until Sunday, October 16. This show is called, "Hispanic Heritage Art Celebration" which will be followed by an Indian culture show Oct. 19 - 30, 2022. The Hispanic show is a PWC artist and PWC art group juried show and the India show is a PWCAC (Prince William County Arts Council) sponsored show (which means PWAS and PWC artists might not be necessarily invited for a Call for Art).
In November and December, there will be Calls for Art for these PWC artist and PWC art group shows in the months prior to their start dates - as well as the Call for Art in early Dec for the January "After the Master's Style" show.
Let's lay this out this way:
Saturday, October 1 - Fri. Oct. 14 Call for Art for the NOV show
Wednesday, October 19 - Sunday, October 30 "India" PWCAC sponsored show
Sunday, October 23 - Sat. Nov. 5 Call for Art for the DEC show
Wednesday, November 2 - Sunday, November 20 "A Harvest of Artists" PWC artist show (juried)
Wednesday, November 23 - Sunday, January 1, 2023 "Deck Your Halls" PWC artist show (juried)
Sunday, November 27 - Fri. Dec. 9 Call for Art for the JAN show
Wednesday, January 4 - Sunday, January 29 "After the Master's Style" PWC artist show (juried)
All artwork is juried in, which means out of the artwork submitted, pieces are selected to show.
After the Master's Style - So you need time to get your artwork ready for these upcoming shows! Let's see multiple versions of the classic master paintings! I am so excited for this show!
Calls for Art
When a gallery or art group has a Call for Art, that means that artists are invited to submit art to display in their space. The requirements are stated, including size requirements, if there is a theme to follow, if there is a cost, etc.
For Open Space Arts, it is free to submit art but the main requirements are that the artist MUST be 18 or older, and:
The artist should be a resident of Prince William County OR
The artist can be a member of a Prince William County art group - such as the Prince William Art Society.
Interested artists should get on our mailing list ASAP and you can do that at:
Take note of the Frequently Asked Questions on that page as well.
I do suggest this recent blog post too:
1. How should I sign or title my artwork for this show?
Let's all use this basic layout on your title card for the After the Masters show:
Name of Painting Inspired by Name of Master (anything additional, like "Mini")
You would still sign the front of your artwork with your name but the back should include the above, and your labels should as well so that you are still accrediting the old Master Painter.
You probably cannot use newer more recent well known artists for this - especially if they are still alive.
Also of note from PWAS member Shadow:
The book mentioned at our most recent meeting is 'Legal Guide for the Visual Artist' by Tad Crawford ISBN - 10 is 1621538117. The 6th Edition was just put out this year and covers NFT's and new tech stuff.
Be sure and use our Amazon Smile link:
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2. Can I submit abstract art for this art show?
Absolutely! Let's see your version of a Jackson Pollock!
3. What are some ideas so that I can start painting for this art show?
I would love to see Mona Lisa in shades. I recently saw someone's version of Van Gogh's Starry Night where in the sky were lots of swirling cat faces. Pun intended, the sky is the limit...Let's see your version of the Van Gogh's Experience!
Do your version of The Scream in a gallery setting.
How about your Mom on a recliner instead of Whistler's mother?
Nonetheless, I recently posted on my OTHER blog, Donna's Cave Paintings - After the Master's Style in January 2023 - a few minis I have gotten ready for this show...
Donna Liguria's Mini Master Paintings Inspired by Claude Monet, Johannes Vermeer, Leonardo di Vinci, and Vincent van Gogh
*I should note that all artwork has to be family-friendly, so your "The Birth of Venus" by Sandro Botticelli may need a bikini on.
Local Art: Visit us at Stonebridge Open Space Arts at 15000 Potomac Town Center, Woodbridge, VA - Open Wed to Sat 12-7 and Sun 12-5
The Prince William Art Society is a 50-year-old non-profit art group in PWC for the appreciation of fine art throughout the county and Northern Virginia.
Want to know how to get involved at OSA? If you are an artist (18 or older) living in Prince William County, or a are a member of a PWC art group, you are welcome to get on our next art show's emailing list. Send it to us, OR come by the gallery to find out more.
Want to join PWAS? Go to https://www.princewilliamartsociety.com/membership
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