ActonArt Student Art Show 2010
The Student Art Show is our yearly big event. This is a remarkable show of art created by students who choose to participate. Anyone who has taken a class during the 2009-2010 trimesters is eligible to take part. Each student submits approximately three choices ranked in their preferred order (1st, 2nd, 3rd). We try to give students their 1st choice but also need to balance the show content so the audience sees a mix of projects. We make the final choice, then cut custom display-mats for each piece of final art, scan and prepare four (4) custom gallery-show invitations featuring each student's art and convert the studio into a display gallery for one spectacular day. It really is a big event. So save the date!
DATE: Sunday, June 6, 2010
TIME: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
LOCATION: ActonArt Drawing School
ARTWORK SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Saturday May 16
OPEN STUDIO
OPEN STUDIO DAYS will be held on the following dates for students who wish to spend additional time to finish artwork. Students should sign up for these open studio dates since we expect heavy attendance. To sign up call 978-266-1600 or add your name to the clip board list in the studio:
Friday April 30— 4 to 6 p.m.
Sunday May 2 — 1 to 3 p.m.
Friday May, 7 —4 to 6 p.m.
Saturday May 8 — 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (limited to 8 seats)
Friday May, 14 —4 to 6 p.m.
WE EXPECT HEAVY ATTENDANCE FOR OPEN STUDIO DAYS. PLEASE CALL 978-266-1600 OR SIGN UP ON CLIP BOARD IN STUDIO TO GUARANTEE A SEAT
SUBMITTING ARTWORK
Download a Student Art Show Submission Form:
To participate in this years show you will need to complete a submission form and include it with the artwork. The form can be downloaded or you can get one in the studio.
Download Artwork Submission Form
CROWD CONTROL
The Art Show is a noteworthy event in that it draws around four to five hundred visitors in the course of a day to see an amazing display of art created by these young artists. It is a great opportunity for all of these artists to participate with others to display their accomplishments. The downside is that the studio can get very crowded making it hard to move around and stressful.
To manage the crowding, this year we are asking that families/individuals select a PREFERRED TIME PERIOD to visit the show. By spreading visits throughout the day we can keep the studio less crowded, more comfortable and safer. A SIGN-UP SHEET WILL BE AVAILABLE IN THE STUDIO when you drop off artwork for the show. Please understand our goal is to make the show a pleasant and rewarding experience. If your plans change at the last minute we still want you to attend, even if you must come at a different time.
Sign up sheet is in studio!
Teacher Art Show schedule:
John Goodnough: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Constance Del Nero: To be announced...
Tracy Reed: To be announced...
Roxanne Vanslette: To be announced...
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Q: When will the artwork for the show be due?
A: We are prepared to accept it now. Art which is submitted early will be scanned, converted for invitations and matted as soon as possible. The deadline for submitting artwork this year will be SATURDAY, May 15.
Q: Why is the artwork deadline for the show so soon?
A: Refer to the question down below regarding the $25 fee. This will give you an idea of what has to happen during that BRIEF period of time.
Q: My child took classes during the summer session. Can she submit art for the show?
A: Absolutely. In fact students may submit art from any class they have attended during the Summer or Fall 2009 classes through the Winter or Spring 2010 trimesters.
Q: I'm an adult who took classes recently. Would it be o.k. to put one of my finished pieces in the show?
A: Anyone who has taken classes is welcome to participate. Art is not appreciated because of the age of the artist. It is appreciated because the artist chooses to share it with others.
Q: How many pieces of art can my student put in the show?
A: Due to the limitation of space within the studio we can only display one piece per student. We do however ask students to submit 2 or 3 pieces so we can balance the content of the show and avoid too many of one particular project.
Q: Should my child submit just their favorite artwork?
A: We suggest that students pick 2 or 3 FINISHED pieces of art that they like. Our goal is to show a variety of art and not just the most popular projects from the year. By submitting 2 or 3 items you will help avoid "looking like everyone else!" We will always try to use a 1st choice but if there are already five or six of that same project we can use a 2nd or 3rd choice.
Q: How do I know if the art is "finished?"
A: Somehow you just know. Does it look complete? Are there large uncolored areas that seem forgotten? If your child's first choice leaves you wondering, please feel free to bring it to the studio and ask for feedback. Students will often times say "it's done" but not notice some missing element. It's o.k. to follow their lead as long as you feel they have really looked it over.
Q. One of my child's favorite pieces doesn't look finished to me. Is there a time they can come into the studio to really get it done?
A: There are OPEN STUDIOS scheduled above (see top of this page). Any student who wishes to complete art for submission to the show is welcome to attend. Since we expect heavy attendance we suggest that students sign up ahead of time. You can call the studio to request a seat or you can sign up on our Open Studio clipboard when you are in the studio. Students who walk-in without reserving a spot may not be able to find a seat.
Q: What should I do if my child thinks their work isn't "good enough" to be in the art show?
A: FIRST, tell them that there will be all kinds of art in the show. No one is going to be comparing their art to anyone else's. We hope students will want to participate because they are proud of their personal accomplishment, not because someone else tells them it's good. SECOND, point out that most visitors who attend the show think that ALL of the art is remarkable, because it actually IS! LAST, ask them speak to their teacher about the art in question. Kids have no idea what a difference the display mat is going to make. Display mats remove all the distracting edges leaving the art to look clean, straight and brilliantly drawn. We can show them what the final art may look like. If after this, they still don't want to participate, don't push them. Bring them to the show so they can see what it's like and keep your fingers crossed for next year!
Q: Do we get the artwork back?
A: You certainly do. We make display mats for each piece of art that are custom fit to the artwork. The final mat size will be 16x20 inches and will be returned with the art. They can be placed directly into a pre-built frame intended for 16x20 inch art to preserve and display at home.
Q: When can we get the art back?
A: We'd like to keep as much of the art as possible in the studio on display for approximately a month, however if you need it back earlier it can be arranged.
Q: Where does the student artwork on display during the year come from?
A: We typically ask assorted students if we can keep their show art temporarily and display it during the year for specific reasons. It may be that it's an ideal demonstration of a technique, or perhaps it's the only portrait image that was submitted for the show. We request pictures for all kinds of reasons and are not "cherry-picking" what we consider to be "best of show." Please let your student know that everyone at ActonArt considers their art to be "show quality" whether we ask to display it longer or not.
Q: What is the $25 Art Show fee for?
A: The Art Show will take approximately 2 hours of labor per student to prepare. Last year we prepared art for 125 students totalling 250+ hours of work. We will scan each student's artwork and produce 4 custom Art Show invitations with their name and art on the cover. The invitations will be given to each student in advance of the show. We will provide a high-quality, 16x20 inch mat board and custom-cut it to fit your student's art. On the day of the show the studio will be converted into a display gallery and all the artwork will be hung with student names displayed. We will also provide beverages and snacks throughout the day.
Q: Do visitors need to have an invitation to attend the art show?
A: No, anyone is welcome. The invitations are intended as mementos for friends and family.
Q. Would you like any volunteers to make some cookies or snacks for the show?
A. We will be eternally grateful for any such help. Homemade cookies have become a tradition at our art show receptions, but the numbers have become a bit daunting!
Still have a question? Email info@actonart.com or call 978-266-1600.
