Janet Coleman / Aloft on Hillsborough

Janet Coleman

January-March 

Animals, landscape, people, and objects are often common themes in my work.  By defining forms through a layering of texture and color, I search for the accidental image. These images often serve to guide the piece and ignite inspiration from memory, experience or dreams. 

Brian Davis "Elevation V2"

Elevation V2

December 21, 2016 - February 3, 2017
First Friday Receptions: January 13 (Do-Over) & February 3, 2017 6-10pm

Brian Davis lives and works in Northern Virginia. Born in Ft. Walton Beach, Florida, Mr. Davis was raised in Guam and South Carolina. He has taught New Media and Sculpture at The George Washington University and American University. Mr. Davis has a B.F.A in General Studio from Winthrop University and an M.F.A in Sculpture from the University of Florida.

From his roots of skateboarding and playing guitar for a punk band in the Deep South, he has embraced the D.I.Y. aesthetic. These social and creative endeavors, activities like organizing punk shows and collective ramp building, led to an interest in sculpture, video art, and to the current work that explores connectivity, interaction, and the possibilities of effecting change in the surrounding world.

Davis’ artistic practice is varied and experimental and includes elements of public sculpture, multimedia installation, and virtual applications. His work and research explores cross-discipline techniques and practices to exploit the medium’s connection to the viewer and the surrounding space. While focusing on viewer experience, Davis also strives to create a dialogue with the history of sculpture and video art.

Elevation V2 is a multipart installation consisting of a variety of interconnected elements. The central element is a tripod structure on which two segments if a wooden chair are propelled towards the ceiling of the gallery space. The mechanism that propels the chair segments upward is controlled by a gallery visitor who must stare intently at their own disappearing image in a computer monitor. Only while this person is actively interfacing with the monitor will the mechanism continue to operate; as soon as the connection is broken, the chair separates and is guided back to the gallery floor. While the work is active, the interfacing individual cannot view the active space behind them.

Gretchen Quinn / United Arts Council

Gretchen Quinn

December 2016

I make functional ceramics that are a reflection of my love for simple luxuries. By combining textures, colors, and clean shapes I craft wares that are a pleasure to both use and admire.

To me there is beauty in a seam left showing on the wall of a cup, or a rim that is just a hair off perfectly round and in fingerprints pertinently trapped in the glaze. These are the secrets left behind by the maker. They are the visible cues that shout out “I was not mass produced!”

For many years I strived for perfection, never quite satisfied, as I tended to view these elegant markings more as flaws. But over time, it’s the flaws that bring me back to those pieces and keeps me interested in making more. I feel that my pottery is constantly in motion. As I move on to a new idea I can’t help but find myself revisiting the older pieces and combining bits of both to create new work. It’s an exciting process that I don’t ever see becoming perfected.

Caroline Coven / HagerSmith PA

Caroline Coven 

In my images, I want the viewer to see contemplatively. Agnes Martin exhorted her viewers to look at her work as you would meditate on a landscape. But unlike Agnes Martin, I wish to describe a more specific narrative of human experiences. The ambition is to seamlessly join the spiritual with the earthbound. In working non-representationally, the spiritual is present in shape that is animated by the earthbound descriptors of color, composition, and line. The dynamics between the two are made manifest through the dichotomies such as push-pull, love-hate, good-evil, and severity and humor. This is the kind of story I want to tell. And with a ‘meditation of the landscape,’ I want the viewers to recognize varieties of common experience. 

Janice Geller / United Arts Council

Dreamer's Suite

Janice Geller

In my artwork I seek to bring unconscious and collective unconscious knowledge into consciousness. When I paint I work intuitively, opening to my personal unconscious, and global collective unconscious through a deep listening. The paintings unfold, each piece strange, unique, slowly forming, with a playful logic that unifies, and is yet authentic. Themes that emerge are often about relationship, identity, diversity, nature, reactivity, new perspectives, struggle and resolution.  Some paintings are fairly literal, others more abstract – dependent on the inner world I enter. The images range from whimsical and playful, calm or meditative, to full of struggle. Each piece circles the veils between reality and the imaginary. Questions arise which the paintings assist in bringing insight. What is this dream asking of me? How can I process this memory? How do I hold other’s stories and fears? Can I paint a glimpse of what is possible? Can I paint what I truly believe people radiate under all the distress? My intention as an artist is to invite the viewer to be curious, to move into a space of their own imagination, speculating about their impressions and what the artwork inspires in them.

Some of the work arises as I concentrate on bringing a quality of attention on some impressive but unintelligible dream image, such as the innocence before a woman opens a door to a room full of imaginary animal spirits. Some of the work emerges during a C.G. Jung inspired Authentic Movement sessions, no longer in image or dream but now in my body, allowing the movement to happen as my psyche and body draw or paint between movement experiences. Inner parts speak, move, and ask to be seen in visual form. The work can be fantastical, verging on the surreal, where creatures interact with sorcerers and angels in imaginary environments. Some of the work arises during Active Imagination as inner figures ask to come into consciousness and be known. A recurrent visitor is the dragon as protector, as creative muse, as flying witness. Some of the mixed-media artwork emerges from the materials, watching the watercolors flow into each other, opening access to the imagination. Some of the work develops during a Body-Mind Centering exploration of my inner body systems. For example, feeling into my lymphatic system where I plant a garden of white blood cells to strengthen the immune system or visualizing full-body, fluid-filled internal organs, as a bird woman appears with human internal organs.  I might enter into the spaciousness of cellular consciousness, where the cells are surrounded by space and a thin fascial web.  Some of the work is created after mediation practice where a calm, peaceful presence is embodied, and then takes visual form. Some of the work arises after exploring theater or movement improvisation, where figures spin and float, circling the void.  

Once down on paper I can now see the unconscious made conscious and reflect upon it. I do not always know the meaning, and each new viewing allows further interpretation. A single piece can have a weaving of references: personal and collective memory, dreams, rituals, body impressions, landscapes, present moment and future. As I work on a piece I usually begin to have a name or a story about the work. This bringing of the unconscious into consciousness keeps me engaged in the piece. Quite often references overlap leading to multiple associations. This multiple meaning making, flows through the creative process, and applies when the work hangs on the wall.

George Gregory / Open Gallery at Red Hat

Pixel-ed by George Gregory 

My production process often leaves me with scraps of wood that are too small to incorporate into my work, but too big to throw away. I find myself saving these scraps for potential use in the future. After much deliberation, I found myself dipping these scraps into acrylic paint and laminating them together. This process was the inspiration for Pixel-ed.

Pixel-ed is made out of 14 sheets of ¾” pine plywood. I spent about 20 hours on the table saw ripping the plywood into 1 ½” strips. It took 6272 cuts on the miter saw to cut the strips into varying lengths. I dipped these pieces into 33 different colors of acrylic paint and laminated these pieces into 63 total units.
 

ARTIST STATEMENT

I am inspired by personal narrative from my childhood, adolescent and adult relationships. Since childhood, I have embraced materials considered part of the arts and crafts world. It is a way for me to combine my childhood experiences of crafting with my Grandmother and spending time with my carpenter Father while he worked. The materials they used in combination reveal the tensions between low art and high art. Through their use with form, I am leveling the playing field.

The relationship between hard and soft plays an important role in my work. This is demonstrated through the materiality of fiber and wood. My material choices and processes reference my experiences with lost relationships. I pay homage to my Father and Grandmother by incorporating the same materials that played a part in my childhood. Creating a delicate balance.

GIMME LOCAL SHOPPE

Gimme Local Shoppe

November 7- December 21, 2016
Opening Reception: November 7, 6-10 pm & December 2, 6-10 pm

Taking over The LAB for two months, our launch artists and few special guests have created a shopping wonderland filled with free-range, locally-sourced, handmade wares by Amy Draws, Bird & Beau, Chocolate Chippy, Curtis Blake Leather, Dave Greway Designs, Elena Caron, Eliza Campbell Kiser, EmoJugs, Found Folk, Gretchen Quinn, Haden Designs, Melsie Glass, Little Lovelies Studio, Liz Kelly Pottery, Mimi Logothetis, Pedestrian, Porch Fly Clothing, Redden Goods, Sunday Shift, and Woodcrafty!

IGNITE MARKETING SPEED DATES

NOVEMBER 10, 12-6PM @ VAE RALEIGH

SPEED DATES are thematized 30-minute one-on-ones with area smartypants who can answer your pressing professional questions! This time, we are excited to host four marketing experts from Centerline to chat with you and answer any questions about marketing your work: audience, social media, press releases- you name it! Register now while space is available!

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HOW IT WORKS

STEP ONE: Complete the registration form through Wufoo. You will be asked for your contact information and a short survey of questions to help the gurus understand your needs. This event is FREE for current VAE members and $10 for non-members.

Questions/prompts Include:
 -What are the five words that BEST describe your creative work?
 -What kinds of marketing do you currently do?
 -What are your main challenges with marketing your creative work?
 -What are your marketing strengths? What do you enjoy?

STEP TWO: Once you've completed step one you'll be immediately rerouted to an outside scheduling service called Sign Up Genius where you will choose the guru(s) and time(s) you want. Once you've done that and hit submit, you're 100% registered!

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MEET YOUR DATES

Monique Simpson Oliver, Senior Digital Strategist
Monique has focused her marketing and advertising career working with some of the biggest B2B and B2C brands in Beauty, CPG and Tech to launch new products and come up with creative ways to get the attention of audiences. In her 'free time" she enjoys working with small businesses to figure out how they can make a big impact with not-so-big budgets. 

Meghan McKeon, Senior Digital Strategist
Meghan is a seasoned digital strategist specializing in content strategy and campaign narrative development, with a strong background in social media perations, paid strategy and analytical reporting. 

JT Moore, Associate Strategy Director
It is JT's job to help identify the often hidden business objectives driving customer’s needs. He loves the ideation process and takes pride in being the voice of the customer, and end user, to help ensure that the creative does not lose sight of these business objectives. JT believes that good creative is memorable and leaves a mark. Great creative also gets you to take an action.

Brenna Mickey, Interactive Designer
Brenna is a human-focused, strategic, visual and UX designer with a global lens. She have agency experience, as well as a background in consulting non-profits and small businesses. She served in the Peace Corps twice, in Albania for 27 months and as a web design an development consultant in Vanuatu.

QUESTIONS? Email rachel@visualartexchange.org

We host these events a few times a year, so make sure you're signed up for our emails + following us on Facebook to stay in the know!

ANNUAL HOLIDAY EXHIBITION

November 9th – December 21, 201
Main Gallery

The Annual Holiday Exhibition features work by VAE members at a price range that is perfect for gift giving! Come in to see and purchase works under $300 for all of your holiday needs.

DECK THE GALLERY

November 9th – December 21, 201
Main Gallery

It's time to decorate for the holidays. Unfortunately, Brandon dropped the box of ornaments, when we were putting the decorations away...in March, and broke them all.

So, we asked our creative community to make beautiful ornaments for all of your holiday needs! Come by this season to pick up the perfect decoration for your home, or the perfect gift for a friend!

See Attached

VAE will be going back in time to the early 1990s when the state of the art technology of the email attachment was invented. Since then it has changed information exchanges in a major way. It also opened doors for an arts organization to receive and accept submissions, free to both artists and organizations, it has allowed for the growth and opportunity.

DEPTH

January 6-26, 2017
Main Gallery
VAE will be showcasing the fantastic works created by our Three Dimensional Artist Group in the upcoming exhibition, DEPTH.

VAE's Three Dimensional Artist Group is a supportive network for artists who explore ideas and techniques and offer each other feedback. Artist are encouraged to bring a current work, but are by no means obligated to. This group is open to anyone who works with a three dimensional medium or would like to. All artists’ groups are free to VAE members and $5 for non-members.

see attached / CALL-FOR-ART

VAE will be going back in time to the early 1990s when the state of the art technology of the email attachment was invented. Since then it has changed information exchanges in a major way. It also opened doors for an arts organization to receive and accept submissions, free to both artists and organizations, it has allowed for the growth and opportunity.

Let Me Call You Sweetheart

Bing Crosby

Let Me Call You Sweetheart by Bing Crosby was one of the first attachments sent by Nathaniel Borenstein--the father of the technology. 

Details
This is an open call non-juried exhibition meant to promote artists without you having to actually schlep them down to the gallery! VAE will be accepting submissions through email and printing out the attachments to hang. Along side of the attachments will hang the corresponding emails as artist statements, website, and label information. VAE will use this opportunity to send patrons to artists' websites and foster the sell of the actual work with any interested purchasers.

• To enter fill out entry form and send email with image attachments to email provided in the payment receipt
• Each artist is allowed to submit up to four images total. 
• Cost is $5 an image
• Emails should include images (sent as attachments), artist's name, title, medium, date of work, price of artwork, website, and any information you would like to provide about the work such as an artist statement. 
• All attachments and emails will be professionally printed by Joseph C. Woodard Printing Company.
• All work must be sized to fit onto a 8.5x11 sheet of paper
• All images must be 300 DPI
• All prints will be sold for $25, ($15 to the artist, $10 to VAE). If you would prefer the gallery not sell a print of your work, please denoted the work as Not for Sale (NFS) on your entry form. 
• All artwork is available to be sold.
• If artwork is for sale please include the retail price of the work in body of email (VAE receives 30% for members and 50% non-members) 

We would like to thank the Joseph C. Woodard Printing Company for supporting this exhibition. 

SCHEDULE
Deadline for Submission..............11:59pm on December 21, 2016
Exhibition Run................................January 6-26, 2017
First Friday Receptions................January 6-10pm

Entry 
> Please fill out this Entry Form

If you are using the online form to submit information about and images of your work, please review these instructions for naming your files:

• All files should be named like so: 01_LASTNAME_TITLE.jpg, 02_LASTNAME_TITLE.jpg.
• Still images should be sent as jpegs should be at least 1000px at their widest dimension, not to exceed 2MB per image. 2D artists may submit one JPEG per entry. 3D artists may submit two JPEGS (one full shot and one detail) per entry. Follow the filename format for works as indicated above.
• Videos are highly encouraged and will be presented as stills. The full video will be able to be viewed through the Aurasma app. Details of the app can be found here ===> Aurasma
• Audio: Audio should be submitted as separate MP3 files.  An Image will need to be provided to use in conjunction with Aurasma. 

ACCESSIBILITY
VAE’s gallery space is fully accessible and we strive to make the submission process accessible as well. We encourage anyone to enter our open call exhibitions. If you need any additional information or accommodations in order to enter this exhibition or become a VAE member, please email Brandon or call 919.256.6856 for assistance. Visit our accessibility page for more information.

SALES
VAE will retain a commission of 30% for VAE members and 50% commission for non-members. If a work is not for sale please indicate with NFS value in appropriate space during registration or on the consignment sheet. Click here to join VAE! The Artwork presented in the attachments will be for sale. 


QUESTIONS? Email Kyle!

Contemporary South 2017 / call-for-art

February 3 - March 30, 2017
Deadline - 11:59pm on December 21, 2016

The South is a hub for creativity. Raleigh is doing its part to lead this charge: The City of Raleigh recently adopted the Raleigh Arts Plan, a ten-year master plan to strengthen arts and culture for all. The newly appointed Director of the Office of Raleigh Arts has committed to "saying yes" to more creative people. 

To do our part, VAE showcases some of the most ambitious and timely works by artists from across the region in our annual exhibition, Contemporary South. The purpose of the exhibition is to gather a survey of what creative people in the Regional South are currently creating. Since 2012 this exhibition has grown and expanded to become one of VAE's most well-received exhibitions. We invite you to help us make COSO17 the best iteration yet!

DETAILS

• The words "contemporary" and "south" do not dictate a particular aesthetic or subject matter, but refer to current work being made in the Regional South.
• No media restrictions.
• Entries must fit through VAE’s 104″ x 71″ door to be exhibited.
• Juried with JPEGs.
• Two entries per artist.
• Entries must be received by 11:59pm on Wednesday, December 21, 2016.
  
  JUROR - Sheetal Prajapati
  
  AWARDS
  First - $500, Second - $250, Third - $100, (2) Merit Awards - $50.

The Juror

Sheetal Prajapati works as the Assistant Director of Learning and Artists Initiatives at MoMA. Raised in Kentucky, Sheetal has a great insider/outsider view of the landscapes of the Regional South.

Sheetal received a BA in History and Gender Studies from Northwestern University and an MA in Arts Administration and Policy from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. While being an arts educator, Sheetal also works as an artist, most recently as a Southern Constellation fellow at Elsewhere. 

ENTRY FORM
Please use the online entry form to submit artwork details and pay your entry fee.
The form will ask you to:
> enter your personal contact information
> upload your JPEG entries OR submit a link for web-based submissions
> provide details about your entries
> allow you to pay your entry fe
FILL OUT THE ONLINE ENTRY FORM HERE!

ENTRY FEE
VAE members - $10 per artwork/$20 for two pieces*
Non-members - $15 per artwork/$30 for two pieces*
*Entry fees are non-refundable. Click here to join VAE!

SCHEDULE
Deadline for entries.....................11:59pm on Wednesday, December 21, 2016
Artwork Drop-off...........................January 26 & 27, 2017 11am-6pm
Exhibition Run………………….….…...February 3 - March 30, 2017
First Friday Receptions…..…….….February 3 & March 3, 2017 6pm-10pm
Artwork pick-up…………...........……March 31, 11am-6pm & April 1, 11am-4pm (no april fools!)

To use the online form to submit information about and images of your work, please review these instructions for naming your files:

• All files should be named like so: 01_LASTNAME_TITLE.jpg, 02_LASTNAME_TITLE.jpg.
• Still images should be sent as jpegs should be at least 1000px at their widest dimension, not to exceed 2MB per image. 2D artists may submit one JPEG per entry. 3D artists may submit two JPEGS (one full shot and one detail) per entry. Follow the filename format for works as indicated above.
• Video samples should be edited to no longer than 2 minute excerpts. It is strongly preferred that video & audio artists submit their work online through clips or url addresses to online sharing formats like hulu, vimeo, youtube, or dropbox. Videos submitted as uploaded files should be submitted as Quicktime files whose width is no larger than 720px and file size is no larger than 10MB (as that is the largest file eligible for upload on our entry software). Video pieces will only be accepted for exhibition if they are captioned, either with open captioning that is integrated into the video, or closed captioning that can be turned on when needed. Read info about captioning videos on Youtube, with iMovie, or Quicktime! Please only submit video art or video documentation of an art piece that requires video to be fully experienced. Do not send video walk-throughs of static exhibitions or video slideshows. While web-hosted submissions are strongly preferred, video and audio samples can be submitted on CD if necessary. Please contact Brandon Cordrey to make arrangements for CD delivery prior to deadline. Follow the filename format for works as indicated above.
• Audio: Audio should be submitted as separate MP3 files. Each track should be no longer than 2 minutes. Follow the filename format for works as indicated above.
• Web-based: Web-based work should be submitted as a URL listed in the work sample list. Please only submit web-based projects. A portfolio website that features audio/video art and still images will not be considered.

ELIGIBILITY
COSO17 is open to any living artist. A maximum of 2 works of any medium, per artist may be submitted. Two and three dimensional entries will be accepted. Work must be original and completed in the last 3 years. No copies, mechanical reproductions, molds or kit work will be accepted. VAE reserves the right to exclude work due to size or special requirements. Entries must be hand delivered to the gallery or mailed in a returnable container. Artwork submitted on behalf of an artist requires written and signed authorization from the artist.

ACCESSIBILITY
VAE’s gallery space is fully accessible and we strive to make the submission process accessible as well. We encourage anyone to enter our open call exhibitions. If you need any additional information or accommodations in order to enter this exhibition or become a VAE member, please email Brandon or call 919.256.6856 for assistance. Visit our accessibility page for more information.

SHIPPING WORK
Ship artwork using a sturdy, reusable packing materials clearly labeled with your name and telephone number. Do not include return postage in case the artwork sells during the run of the exhibition. Following the exhibition each artist who shipped their work should generate a FedEx label and email it to Brandon so the piece may be returned. Do not use styrofoam packing peanuts. Shipments of artwork will be accepted January 23-28, 2017.

SHIP TO
VAE Raleigh
attn: Brandon
309 W Martin Street
Raleigh, NC 27601

SALES
VAE will retain a commission of 30% for VAE members, 50% for non-members on all work sold during the exhibit. If a work is not for sale please indicate with NFS value in appropriate space during registration or on the consignment sheet. Click here to join VAE!

LIABILITY
All entries will be handled with the utmost care and respect. VAE is not liable for artwork during transportation to or from the gallery but does carry a blanket inland marine policy that covers most fine art works and craft items up to $5,000. VAE reserves the right to refuse coverage to artwork with inherent vices, high values or that is deemed unstable. By entering into this show, the artist agrees to abide by all rules and regulations as set by exhibition guidelines.

QUESTIONS? Email Brandon!

DEPTH / call-for-art

Showcasing VAE's Three Dimensional Artist Group!
January 6-26, 2017
First Friday Reception - January 6, 6-10pm

DEPTH is a showcase of VAE's Three Dimensional Artist Group who meet at the gallery the third Thursday of every month at 7pm in VAE's Main Gallery.

This group is a supportive network for artists who explore ideas and techniques and offer each other feedback. Artist are encouraged to bring a current work, but are by no means obligated to. This group is open to anyone who works with a three dimensional medium or would like to. All artists’ groups are free to VAE members and $5 for non-members. Email Theo Feaster If you would like to join the Three Dimensional Artist Group, or call 919.256.6856.

This is a non-juried exhibition with no entry fees. The only requirement is that you have attended at least one Three Dimensional Artist Group meeting by artwork drop-off. The group will meet at the gallery for a film screening on October 20 at 7pm, and will have their regular meetings on November 17 and December 15 at 7pm.

ARTWORK DROP-OFF
Deliver actual work to VAE December 28-30, 11am-6pm or December 31, 11am-4pm.
(We know this is a busy time of year, if you need to make alternate arrangements, just email Brandon or call 919.256.6856)

ARTWORK INFORMATION FORM - Please use the online entry form to submit artwork details. The online entry form streamlines the process for both artists and VAE staff, is the best way to ensure your artwork's label information is correct, and allows you to upload an image of your piece so that VAE can do more to promote your work! FILL OUT THE ONLINE ENTRY FORM HERE!

SCHEDULE
Bring your work to VAE..............December 28-31
Exhibition Run………………….….…..January 6-26, 2017
First Friday Receptions….…….….January 6, 6-10pm
Artwork pick-up…………...........……January 27, 11am-6pm or January 28, 11am-4pm

If you are using the online form to submit information about and images of your work, please review these instructions for naming your files:

• All files should be named like so: 01_LASTNAME_TITLE.jpg, 02_LASTNAME_TITLE.jpg.
• Still images should be sent as jpegs should be at least 1000px at their widest dimension, not to exceed 2MB per image. 2D artists may submit one JPEG per entry. 3D artists may submit two JPEGS (one full shot and one detail) per entry. Follow the filename format for works as indicated above.
• Video samples should be edited to no longer than 2 minute excerpts. It is strongly preferred that video & audio artists submit their work online through clips or url addresses to online sharing formats like hulu, vimeo, youtube, or dropbox. Videos submitted as uploaded files should be submitted as Quicktime files whose width is no larger than 720px and file size is no larger than 10MB (as that is the largest file eligible for upload on our entry software). Please only submit video art or video documentation of an art piece that requires video to be fully experienced. Do not send video walk-throughs of static exhibitions or video slideshows. While web-hosted submissions are strongly preferred, video and audio samples can be submitted on CD if necessary. Please contact Brandon Cordrey to make arrangements for CD delivery prior to deadline. Follow the filename format for works as indicated above.
• Audio: Audio should be submitted as separate MP3 files. Each track should be no longer than 2 minutes. Follow the filename format for works as indicated above.
• Web-based: Web-based work should be submitted as a URL listed in the work sample list. Please only submit web-based projects. A portfolio website that features audio/video art and still images will not be considered.

ELIGIBILITY
DEPTH is open to any artist who has attended at least one Three Dimensional Artist Group meeting. A maximum of 2 works of any medium, per artist may be submitted. Only three dimensional entries will be accepted. Artwork must fit through VAE’s 104″ x 71″ door to be exhibited. Work must be original and completed in the last 3 years. No copies, mechanical reproductions, molds or kit work will be accepted. VAE reserves the right to exclude work due to size or special requirements. Entries must be hand delivered to the gallery or mailed in a returnable container. Artwork submitted on behalf of an artist requires written and signed authorization from the artist.

ACCESSIBILITY
VAE’s gallery space is fully accessible and we strive to make the submission process accessible as well. We encourage anyone to enter our open call exhibitions. If you need any additional information or accommodations in order to enter this exhibition or become a VAE member, please email Brandon or call 919.256.6856 for assistance.

SHIPPING WORK
Ship artwork using a sturdy, reusable packing materials clearly labeled with your name and telephone number. Do not include return postage in case the artwork sells during the run of the exhibition. Following the exhibition each artist who shipped their work should generate a FedEx label and email it to Brandon so the piece may be returned. Do not use styrofoam packing peanuts. Shipments of artwork will be accepted December 28-31, 2016.

Ship To:
VAE Raleigh
attn: Brandon
309 W Martin Street
Raleigh, NC 27601

SALES
VAE will retain a commission of 30% for VAE members and 50% commission for non-members. If a work is not for sale please indicate with NFS value in appropriate space during registration or on the consignment sheet.

LIABILITY
All entries will be handled with the utmost care and respect. VAE is not liable for artwork during transportation to or from the gallery but does carry a blanket inland marine policy that covers most fine art works and craft items up to $5,000. VAE reserves the right to refuse coverage to artwork with inherent vices, high values or that is deemed unstable. By entering into this show, the artist agrees to abide by all rules and regulations as set by exhibition guidelines.

QUESTIONS ABOUT THE THREE DIMENSIONAL ARTIST GROUP? Email Theo!
QUESTIONS ABOUT VAE / OUR EXHIBITIONS? Email Brandon!

For the Love of Art / call-for-art

Giving back For the Love of Art!
VAE is an organization for artists, supported by artists. Artists like you! A donation of your fabulous work will help us continue to empower emerging artists in 2017. And if community goodwill wasn’t reason enough, we also offer cash prizes, discounted tickets, and an opportunity to meet with this year’s esteemed gala jurors.

Artists with work that they would like considered for awards and inclusion in the live auction should bring their donation to VAE by January 19. Can’t meet that deadline? No worries! We’ll continue to accept donations for the silent auction through February 18!

GENERAL GUIDELINES
We will happily accept up to two pieces of art (in any media) from all living artists wanting to support VAE. Work received by January 19 will be juried for prizes and for possible inclusion in the Live Auction.

LOADS OF GREAT REASONS TO GIVE

• Good Karma. All proceeds go directly to VAE, an organization that has helped artists grow and learn for 36 years! This is your chance to support an organization that supports you!
• Cash prizes! First prize: $300, Second prize: $200, Third prize: $100; three Merit Awards.
• Prestigious Jurors! (To be announced soon)
• “Meet the Jurors” Artist Appreciation Party on January 15! All donating artists will meet one-oone with a juror to talk about their work and get valuable tips.
• Discounted tickets. We want you to join the party! Donating artists can buy up to two tickets at the discounted rate of $45. CLICK HERE to get yours today!
• Marketing! Donating artists’ names, websites, and donated art images will be featured on this website AND in the printed program. What’s more, this event is attended by 450 serious art lovers and collectors, all of whom are looking for the perfect addition to their collections– YOURS!

IMPORTANT DATES
November 1 - January 19: bring artwork donations to VAE (309 Martin Street, Raleigh). Gallery hours are Wednesday – Friday from 11am-6pm and Saturday 11am-4pm.

January 19 from 7-9pm: Artist Appreciation Party at VAE. This snazzy evening will be spent celebrating our donating artists. Bring your artwork to the party and spend time with our jurors discussing your career, creative ideas and future opportunities!

February 25 from 6-11pm: For the Love of Art Auction & gala at the Raleigh Marriott City Center (500 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh)

Check out all of the fantastic work donated to last year's auction!

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Join us - Artist Appreciation Party on January 19!
We invite all of you to come celebrate art with us and feel the love! This is the absolute best time to bring your donation into VAE because the benefits associated with helping VAE are so immediate! All donating artists will get to meet one-on-one with someone from our panel of prestigious jurors.

It's a great way to talk about your art with folks in the know! Have a drink, enjoy great company, feel appreciated and know that you're helping an organization whose mission is to help you!

2017 For the Love of Art Gala & Fundraiser

For the Love of Art Art Auction and Gala!
Raleigh Marriott City Center
500 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
February 25, 2017, 6-11pm

Silent Auction: 6:00 – 8:15pm
Buffet Dinner: 7:00pm
Coffee & Cake: 8:00pm
Live Auction: 8:45 – 9:30pm

Registration
No paper tickets will be issued, however everyone’s name and or company will be at registration. It is important to check in at the registration desk to receive your bid cards, complimentary drink tickets, valet vouchers and program at registration.

Parking
Complimentary valet parking will be available for all guests. Make sure to grab a voucher at registration to use at the end of the evening. There is also plenty of surface and deck parking in the area.

Attire
The attire is black tie optional. Creative attire is appreciated! 

Sponsor & VIP Preview
Be the first to bid! Sponsors and VIPs are invited to arrive between 5-6pm to preview the artwork and register before the crowds!

AuctionPay
For your convenience, VAE uses Greater Giving’s AuctionPay credit card terminals to process all purchases made at the auction. When you arrive at the event a VAE staff member will swipe your credit card to ensure a secure, accurate and speedy check-out.

Drink Tickets
Wine, beer and spirits will be available throughout the evening. Two complimentary drink tickets will be give to each attendee and additional drink tickets and tickets for mixed drinks may be purchased at the event.

Evan Reed: Architecture for the Inclement

October 26 - December 3, 2016
The Cube
First Friday Receptions: November 4 & December 2, 6-10pm
Join us for Evan's artist talk Saturday, December 3 at 11am

THE EXHIBITION
Walking to the subway after a quick and violent early spring thunderstorm, I began to notice among the usual, post-deluge, debris a multitude of discarded umbrellas piled around garbage bins and left near the station entrance. Maybe it’s always this way after a storm but my attention focused in on what seemed an inordinate amount of the things. The scene made an impression on me and with it my scavenger impulse had me gathering up all the cast off umbrellas I could carry. Later I found most were damaged in some way by the strong winds that had accompanied the downpour. Riding in a crowded train I awkwardly juggled the armful of umbrellas. My soggy treasure presented me conspicuously and earned me looks from the other commuters.

That experience informed the creation of Architecture for the Inclement.  I fantasized a structure made through the resourcefulness of one seeking basic protection from the elements. Rummaging the streets to create an eccentric, visionary nest. Several early attempts to create the form by sewing or lashing the umbrellas together proved to be weak or too impractical. Eventually my research for creating portable structures led me to plans for a geodesic dome structure. This construction technique was popularized by American theorist and designer Buckminster Fuller. Early explorations for using the geodesic design came to him during his time teaching at Black Mountain College. He later served as President of Synergetics Inc., a dome building construction firm based in Raleigh.  Fuller was interested in designs that could benefit humanity. The geodesic dome was one solution for achieving a lightweight, strong, and affordable shelter. For my humble and pragmatic purposes the triangular grid-work allowed a flexible way to configure and attach umbrellas. The form is also easy to dismantle and store. The marriage of the umbrella, which is basically a handheld, pop-up shelter, with Fuller’s visionary geodesic structure made sense for the sculptures design but also feeds its meaning and interpretation.

THE ARTIST
Evan Reed was born in Honolulu, Hawaii and has lived throughout the United States. Currently he resides in Falls Church, Virginia and teaches sculpture and three-dimensional design at Georgetown University in Washington. D.C. He has exhibited in solo and group exhibitions nationally and internationally. His work is in several private collections and he has received grants to assist his studio work through Georgetown University, The Franz and Virginia Bader Foundation and the Fairfax County Commission for the Arts. His artwork focuses on creating objects that utilize the familiar but aim to transport the viewer beyond mundane experiences and encounters.  He develops forms by collecting and exploring the properties of material, many of which are discarded items, sourced from his community. The works pull from a variety of visual references including architectural forms, modes of transportation, and tools. His work is concerned with themes of Spirituality, History, Place, and Humor.

ANNUAL HOLIDAY EXHIBITION / call-for-art

November 9th – December 21, 2016
First Friday Reception: December 2, 6-10pm

VAE’s annual holiday exhibition is one of the best ways to make your work available for purchase this holiday season! We shift the focus of our exhibition spaces to be more sales oriented in order to put cash in artists’ pockets around the holiday season (okay, we actually send checks, but "cash" is sexier!). This two-month exhibition offers artists the opportunity to replace sold works during the run of the exhibit.

Although the holiday show has always had a size requirement for work, we are doing things a bit differently this year! Works should measure 5"x7", 6"x6", 12"x12", or 16"x20" and should be priced at $300 or less. No media restriction. 2D and 3D works welcome. Non-juried. Open to VAE members! Not a member? You should be! Check out the benefits of joining the VAE family here! Up to two pieces per member. $10 per member (not per artwork)!

ARTWORK DROP-OFF
Deliver actual work to VAE Friday, November 4th, 11am-6pm and Saturday, November 5th, 11am-4pm.

WANT TO BRING US SOME ORNAMENTS TOO? Click here to view the Deck the Gallery call-for-art! 

ENTRY FORM
Please use the online entry form to submit artwork details and pay your entry fee. The online entry form streamlines the process for both artists and VAE staff, is the best way to ensure your artwork's label information is correct, and allows you to upload an image of your piece so that VAE can do more to promote your work!FILL OUT THE ONLINE ENTRY FORM HERE!

ENTRY FEE
$10 per member (not per artwork)
Click here to join VAE!

SCHEDULE
Bring your work to VAE...............November 4, 11am-6pm - November 5, 11am-4pm
Exhibition Run………………….….…....November 9 – December 21, 2016
First Friday Reception…..…….…...December 2, 6-10pm
Artwork pick-up…………...........……Wednesday, December 28 - Friday, December 30, 11am-6pm and Saturday, December 31, 11am-4pm

To use the online form to submit information about and images of your work, please review these instructions for naming your files:

• All files should be named like so: 01_LASTNAME_TITLE.jpg, 02_LASTNAME_TITLE.jpg.
   
• Still images should be sent as jpegs should be at least 1000px at their widest dimension, not to exceed 2MB per image. 2D artists may submit one JPEG per entry. 3D artists may submit two JPEGS (one full shot and one detail) per entry. Follow the filename format for works as indicated above.
   
• Video samples should be edited to no longer than 2 minute excerpts. It is strongly preferred that video & audio artists submit their work online through clips or url addresses to online sharing formats like hulu, vimeo, youtube, or dropbox. Videos submitted as uploaded files should be submitted as Quicktime files whose width is no larger than 720px and file size is no larger than 10MB (as that is the largest file eligible for upload on our entry software). Please only submit video art or video documentation of an art piece that requires video to be fully experienced. Do not send video walk-throughs of static exhibitions or video slideshows. While web-hosted submissions are strongly preferred, video and audio samples can be submitted on CD if necessary. Please contact Brandon Cordrey to make arrangements for CD delivery prior to deadline. Follow the filename format for works as indicated above.
   
• Audio: Audio should be submitted as separate MP3 files. Each track should be no longer than 2 minutes. Follow the filename format for works as indicated above.
   
• Web-based: Web-based work should be submitted as a URL listed in the work sample list. Please only submit web-based projects. A portfolio website that features audio/video art and still images will not be considered.

ELIGIBILITY
VAE’s Holiday Exhibitions are open to VAE members (Not a member? You should be! Check out the benefits of joining the VAE family here!). A maximum of 2 works of any medium, per artist may be submitted. Two and three dimensional entries will be accepted. Artwork should measure 5"x7", 6"x6", 12"x12", or 16"x20" and should be priced at $300 or less. Work must be original and completed in the last 3 years. No copies, mechanical reproductions, molds or kit work will be accepted. VAE reserves the right to exclude work due to size or special requirements. Entries must be hand delivered to the gallery or mailed in a returnable container. Artwork submitted on behalf of an artist requires written and signed authorization from the artist.

ACCESSIBILITY
VAE’s gallery space is fully accessible and we strive to make the submission process accessible as well. We encourage anyone to enter our open call exhibitions. If you need any additional information or accommodations in order to enter this exhibition or become a VAE member, please email Brandon or call 919.256.6856 for assistance.

SHIPPING WORK
Ship artwork using a sturdy, reusable packing materials clearly labeled with your name and telephone number. Do not include return postage in case the artwork sells during the run of the exhibition. Following the exhibition each artist who shipped their work should generate a FedEx label and email it to Brandon so the piece may be returned. Do not use styrofoam packing peanuts. Shipments of artwork will be accepted October 26-29, 2016.

Ship To:
VAE Raleigh
attn: Brandon
309 W Martin Street
Raleigh, NC 27601

SALES
VAE will retain a commission of 30% for VAE members. If a work is not for sale please indicate with NFS value in appropriate space during registration or on the consignment sheet.

LIABILITY
All entries will be handled with the utmost care and respect. VAE is not liable for artwork during transportation to or from the gallery but does carry a blanket inland marine policy that covers most fine art works and craft items up to $5,000. VAE reserves the right to refuse coverage to artwork with inherent vices, high values or that is deemed unstable. By entering into this show, the artist agrees to abide by all rules and regulations as set by exhibition guidelines.

QUESTIONS? Email Kyle!

DECK THE GALLERY / call-for-art

November 9 - December 21, 2016
First Friday Receptions: December 2, 6-10pm

VAE will showcase creative holiday ornaments as part of our Annual Holiday Show!  Artists are encouraged to bring up to 5 hanging ornaments representing any of the winter holidays. These ornaments will be displayed in the Main Gallery, and will make VAE more festive leading up to the holidays!

Please deliver Friday, November 4, 11am-6pm and Saturday, November 5, 11am-4pm. Ornaments should not exceed 5″. Please include hanging hardware.

ENTRY FORM
Please use the online entry form to submit artwork details and pay your entry fee. The online entry form streamlines the process for both artists and VAE staff, is the best way to ensure your artwork's label information is correct, and allows you to upload an image of your piece so that VAE can do more to promote your work! FILL OUT THE ONLINE ENTRY FORM HERE!

ENTRY FEE
$5 per member (not per artwork)
Click here to join VAE!

SCHEDULE
Bring your work to VAE...............November 4, 11am-6pm - November 5, 11am-4pm
Exhibition Run………………….….…....November 9 – December 21, 2016
First Friday Receptions…..…….….December 2, 6-10pm
Artwork pick-up…………...........……Wednesday, December 28 - Friday, December 30, 11am-6pm and Saturday, December 31, 11am-4pm

To use the online form to submit information about and images of your work, please review these instructions for naming your files:

• All files should be named like so: 01_LASTNAME_TITLE.jpg, 02_LASTNAME_TITLE.jpg.
   
• Still images should be sent as jpegs should be at least 1000px at their widest dimension, not to exceed 2MB per image. 2D artists may submit one JPEG per entry. 3D artists may submit two JPEGS (one full shot and one detail) per entry. Follow the filename format for works as indicated above.
   
• Video samples should be edited to no longer than 2 minute excerpts. It is strongly preferred that video & audio artists submit their work online through clips or url addresses to online sharing formats like hulu, vimeo, youtube, or dropbox. Videos submitted as uploaded files should be submitted as Quicktime files whose width is no larger than 720px and file size is no larger than 10MB (as that is the largest file eligible for upload on our entry software). Please only submit video art or video documentation of an art piece that requires video to be fully experienced. Do not send video walk-throughs of static exhibitions or video slideshows. While web-hosted submissions are strongly preferred, video and audio samples can be submitted on CD if necessary. Please contact Brandon Cordrey to make arrangements for CD delivery prior to deadline. Follow the filename format for works as indicated above.
   
• Audio: Audio should be submitted as separate MP3 files. Each track should be no longer than 2 minutes. Follow the filename format for works as indicated above.
   
• Web-based: Web-based work should be submitted as a URL listed in the work sample list. Please only submit web-based projects. A portfolio website that features audio/video art and still images will not be considered.

ELIGIBILITY
Deck the Gallery are open to VAE members (Not a member? You should be! Check out the benefits of joining the VAE family here!). 

ACCESSIBILITY
VAE’s gallery space is fully accessible and we strive to make the submission process accessible as well. We encourage anyone to enter our open call exhibitions. If you need any additional information or accommodations in order to enter this exhibition or become a VAE member, please email Brandon or call 919.256.6856 for assistance.

SHIPPING WORK
Ship artwork using a sturdy, reusable packing materials clearly labeled with your name and telephone number. Do not include return postage in case the artwork sells during the run of the exhibition. Following the exhibition each artist who shipped their work should generate a FedEx label and email it to Brandon so the piece may be returned. Do not use styrofoam packing peanuts. Shipments of artwork will be accepted October 26-29, 2016.

Ship To:
VAE Raleigh
attn: Brandon
309 W Martin Street
Raleigh, NC 27601

SALES
VAE will retain a commission of 30% for VAE members. If a work is not for sale please indicate with NFS value in appropriate space during registration or on the consignment sheet.

LIABILITY
All entries will be handled with the utmost care and respect. VAE is not liable for artwork during transportation to or from the gallery but does carry a blanket inland marine policy that covers most fine art works and craft items up to $5,000. VAE reserves the right to refuse coverage to artwork with inherent vices, high values or that is deemed unstable. By entering into this show, the artist agrees to abide by all rules and regulations as set by exhibition guidelines.

QUESTIONS? Email Kyle!