SUFFOLK PLEIN AIR FESTIVAL: Sept. 7 – 11, 2021 Featured artist Thomas Bradshaw of Blackstone, VA and talented artists from all over will be inspired to paint Suffolk’s historic downtown, beautiful farmland, and pristine waterfront. This event is hosted by the Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts and co-chaired by Suffolk artists Barbara Harris and Sandy Waters. |
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2021 Annual Juried Exhibition
DATES: October 23 through December 3, 2021.
ACCEPTABLE WORKS: Original works in any media are acceptable. These must not have been previously exhibited at the Suffolk Art Gallery and should have been completed with the last two years.
ENTRY FEE: Current S.A.L. members may submit up to three works for $15. Non-members may submit up to three works for $45, which includes an individual membership. All fees are non-refundable. Payment accepted on line at www.suffolkartleague.com or mail check to SAL, P.O. Box 1086, Suffolk, VA 23439.
SUBMISSION OF WORKS: Complete the entry form below and submit with images on a flash drive or CD or email to suffolkartleague@verizon.net no later than September 16, 2021 at 5 p.m. Image file names must read: last name, first name, artwork title. Each photo must be in digital format, no larger than 5 MB and at least 1200 pixels for the smallest dimension, high resolution (300 dpi), and be in JPEG, JPG, or GIF format. Artists will be notified of acceptance by Oct. 1. Accepted work must be delivered to the Suffolk Art Gallery, 118 Bosley Ave. on Sat. Oct. 16, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. or Mon., Oct. 18, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Works may be shipped to the Suffolk Art League, 118 Bosley Ave, Suffolk, VA 23434. They must be packaged in a reusable container with return postage included. Shipped artwork must be received no later than Saturday, Oct. 16.
PREPARATION OF WORKS: 2-Dimensional work must be framed and wired for hanging. Finished gallery wrap will also be accepted. NO SAWTOOTH HANGERS will be accepted. Pedestals will be provided for 3 -dimensional works.
SALES: S.A.L. will retain a 30% consignment on all works sold.
RETURN OF WORKS: Exhibited works should be picked up on Sat. Dec. 4, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. or Tues, Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Artwork not picked up within 30 days will become the sole property of Suffolk Art League.
JUROR: Mary V. (Ginna) Cullen Ginna Cullen is retired from the Louisa County school system where she taught art for 25 years. She received a B.A. from Mary Washington College and an M.I.S. degree from VCU. She has exhibited throughout Virginia, in Washington DC and other areas of the country in addition to jurying several Book Arts shows and was the Virginia Art Education Association’s Art Educator of the year, 2017. Ginna is a former member of the OCPE team specializing in professional development opportunities in the Arts for educators across the Commonwealth, and was a longstanding instructor, adviser and regional coordinator of the MIS/Off Campus Graduate Art program Education.
ACCEPTABLE WORKS: Original works in any media are acceptable. These must not have been previously exhibited at the Suffolk Art Gallery and should have been completed with the last two years.
ENTRY FEE: Current S.A.L. members may submit up to three works for $15. Non-members may submit up to three works for $45, which includes an individual membership. All fees are non-refundable. Payment accepted on line at www.suffolkartleague.com or mail check to SAL, P.O. Box 1086, Suffolk, VA 23439.
SUBMISSION OF WORKS: Complete the entry form below and submit with images on a flash drive or CD or email to suffolkartleague@verizon.net no later than September 16, 2021 at 5 p.m. Image file names must read: last name, first name, artwork title. Each photo must be in digital format, no larger than 5 MB and at least 1200 pixels for the smallest dimension, high resolution (300 dpi), and be in JPEG, JPG, or GIF format. Artists will be notified of acceptance by Oct. 1. Accepted work must be delivered to the Suffolk Art Gallery, 118 Bosley Ave. on Sat. Oct. 16, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. or Mon., Oct. 18, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Works may be shipped to the Suffolk Art League, 118 Bosley Ave, Suffolk, VA 23434. They must be packaged in a reusable container with return postage included. Shipped artwork must be received no later than Saturday, Oct. 16.
PREPARATION OF WORKS: 2-Dimensional work must be framed and wired for hanging. Finished gallery wrap will also be accepted. NO SAWTOOTH HANGERS will be accepted. Pedestals will be provided for 3 -dimensional works.
SALES: S.A.L. will retain a 30% consignment on all works sold.
RETURN OF WORKS: Exhibited works should be picked up on Sat. Dec. 4, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. or Tues, Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Artwork not picked up within 30 days will become the sole property of Suffolk Art League.
JUROR: Mary V. (Ginna) Cullen Ginna Cullen is retired from the Louisa County school system where she taught art for 25 years. She received a B.A. from Mary Washington College and an M.I.S. degree from VCU. She has exhibited throughout Virginia, in Washington DC and other areas of the country in addition to jurying several Book Arts shows and was the Virginia Art Education Association’s Art Educator of the year, 2017. Ginna is a former member of the OCPE team specializing in professional development opportunities in the Arts for educators across the Commonwealth, and was a longstanding instructor, adviser and regional coordinator of the MIS/Off Campus Graduate Art program Education.
AWARDS:
$500 First Place and the opportunity to present a one-person show
at the Suffolk Art Gallery in 2022
$300 Second Place
$200 Third Place
$200 Jane Butler Memorial Award
$200 Award in Honor of Dana Adams
$200 Everett & Miriam Birdsong Award
$150 Judy Oswald Memorial Award
$100 Betty Glasscock Memorial Award
$100 Sharon, Julien, and Chip Picot Memorial Award
$100 Rountree Award for 3-D
$100 Momma Jo & Poppa Jo Memorial Award
$100.00 Suffolk News Herald Award
$100 Richardson Award for a Work That
Incorporates Words
$100 Sary/Rudy Award
$25 Embroidery Etc. Award
$500 First Place and the opportunity to present a one-person show
at the Suffolk Art Gallery in 2022
$300 Second Place
$200 Third Place
$200 Jane Butler Memorial Award
$200 Award in Honor of Dana Adams
$200 Everett & Miriam Birdsong Award
$150 Judy Oswald Memorial Award
$100 Betty Glasscock Memorial Award
$100 Sharon, Julien, and Chip Picot Memorial Award
$100 Rountree Award for 3-D
$100 Momma Jo & Poppa Jo Memorial Award
$100.00 Suffolk News Herald Award
$100 Richardson Award for a Work That
Incorporates Words
$100 Sary/Rudy Award
$25 Embroidery Etc. Award
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Exhibit of Excellence: Suffolk Student Art 2021
Awards Presentation Video |
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AWARD WINNERS:
Best in Show: Rory Rockwood, “Splish Splash”, Digital Photography, NSA
First Place: Covonna Bynum, “Out of Touch”, Graphite, Southampton Academy
Second Place: Emma Conrod, “Hot Now Donuts”, Clay, NSA
Third Place: Carter Lydon, “Calm Synthetic Morning”, Digital Art, NSA
Honorable Mentions:
Catherine Kreger, “The Thinker//The Copier”, Digital Photography, NSA
Madison Miller, “Hooked”, Cut Paper, NSA
Cierra O’Keeffe, “Man in Black”, Paper, NSA
Sydney Shelton, “Drifting”, Digital Photography, NSA
Liz Shiembob, “Space Jam”, Ink, NSA
Juror’s Choice:
TaShawn Battle, “Rhythm Movement 2020”, Ink & Color Pencil, LHS
Domino Borrell, “Mario”, Graphite, NSA
Faith Cochran, “Camping with the Stars”, Crayon/Digital, KFHS
Aaron Dadura, “RIP Nipsey”, Paper, NSA
Parker Forman, “Self Portrait”, Mixed Media, NRHS
Catherine Kreger, “Sweet Little Cotton Candy” Digital Photography, NSA
Natalie Mahler, “Self-Portrait”, Mixed Media, NRHS
Lisa Starkey, “Boat Full of Ideas” Acrylic, KFHS
2020 Annual Juried Exhibition
October 24 - December 4, 2020
Suffolk Art Gallery, 118 Bosley Ave., Suffolk, VA
The Suffolk Art League's Annual Juried Exhibition was held at the Suffolk Art Gallery, 118 Bosley Ave., Suffolk October 24 - December 4, 2020. The Juror for 2020 was Chris Gregson. Gregson studied and worked in stage design in New York City before beginning to create abstract paintings in 1995. He has been a guest critic and speaker at Colleges, Universities and Conferences. In 2005, he founded "Constructs", a group of primarily abstract painters. He has exhibited his work nationally and internationally and is included in corporate collections and prestigious permanent collections.
Suffolk Art League’s
2020 Annual Juried Exhibition
October 24 – December 4, 2020
Award Winners:
First Place: Heather Nygaard, “Sentinel 1”, Oil on Canvas
Second Place, Mary Lou Andrews, “Don’t Worry” and “The Red Chair”, Watercolor
Third Place: Terry Wylie, “Tico”, Mixed ink, Colored Pencil
Jane Butler Memorial Award: Carlton Abbott, “The Crossing II”, Pastel & Pencil
Everett & Miriam Birdsong Awards: Carlie Lindauer, “Light roast” and
“Pondering Rebirth”, Watercolor
Award in Honor of Dana Adams: Kimberly Beck-Watson, “The Evolution of Eve”, Acrylic on Mannequin
Judy Oswald Memorial Award: Collette Mann, “Motherland”, Stained Glass Mosaic
Rountree Award for 3-D: John Knapp,” What May Grow from Our Wounds”,
Clay, Wood, & Acrylic
Betty Glasscock Memorial Award: Mark Miltz, “Phoenix”, Oil
Sharon Picot & Chip Picot Memorial Award: Bob Springfield, “Tennessee Barn Art”, Acrylic
Momma Jo & Poppa Jo Memorial Award: Michael Konrad, “How High”, Oil
Suffolk News Herald Award: Jean Peacock, “The Apartment”, Collage
Richardson Award: Erlene Hendrix, “Wither Go My Hopes and Dreams”,
Photographic Composite
Embroidery, Etc. Award: Eafrica Johnson, “Reflections” and “Down Grayed”, Oil
2020 Annual Juried Exhibition
October 24 – December 4, 2020
Award Winners:
First Place: Heather Nygaard, “Sentinel 1”, Oil on Canvas
Second Place, Mary Lou Andrews, “Don’t Worry” and “The Red Chair”, Watercolor
Third Place: Terry Wylie, “Tico”, Mixed ink, Colored Pencil
Jane Butler Memorial Award: Carlton Abbott, “The Crossing II”, Pastel & Pencil
Everett & Miriam Birdsong Awards: Carlie Lindauer, “Light roast” and
“Pondering Rebirth”, Watercolor
Award in Honor of Dana Adams: Kimberly Beck-Watson, “The Evolution of Eve”, Acrylic on Mannequin
Judy Oswald Memorial Award: Collette Mann, “Motherland”, Stained Glass Mosaic
Rountree Award for 3-D: John Knapp,” What May Grow from Our Wounds”,
Clay, Wood, & Acrylic
Betty Glasscock Memorial Award: Mark Miltz, “Phoenix”, Oil
Sharon Picot & Chip Picot Memorial Award: Bob Springfield, “Tennessee Barn Art”, Acrylic
Momma Jo & Poppa Jo Memorial Award: Michael Konrad, “How High”, Oil
Suffolk News Herald Award: Jean Peacock, “The Apartment”, Collage
Richardson Award: Erlene Hendrix, “Wither Go My Hopes and Dreams”,
Photographic Composite
Embroidery, Etc. Award: Eafrica Johnson, “Reflections” and “Down Grayed”, Oil
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Watch the Virtual Awards Presentation from the 2020 Annual Juried Exhibition. Opened October 24th at the Suffolk Art Gallery.
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Here are a few comments from Chris Gregson the Juror for the Annual Juried Exhibition
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Just a simple walk through of the exhibit in case you cannot make it to the gallery. At the end of the walk through each piece of artwork is featured by artist with dimensions, media, and price. If you are interested in purchasing any of the artwork contact Linda Bunch at 757-925-0448 Tue - Thur or email suffolkartleague@verizon.net.
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“In Plein Site”
October 15 – December 19, 2020 at the Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts
The Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts and the Suffolk Art League
“In Plein Site” a juried exhibit of Plein Air painting.
“In Plein Site” a juried exhibit of Plein Air painting.
The Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts 757.925.1800 Jesters@suffolkcenter.org
Annual Open Members' Show
New Dates:
Exhibition Dates: July 18 - August 21, 2020
Return of Artwork: Saturday, August 21, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Sunday, August 23, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
The Suffolk Art League’s Annual Open Members’ Show will be on display at the Suffolk Art Gallery, 118 Bosley Ave., through August 21, 2020. This year’s show features 117 artworks by 64 artists from Suffolk and throughout Hampton Roads as well as northeastern North Carolina.
The artworks include many different styles including traditional still life and landscape paintings and non-representational/abstract works. The artists have explored many traditional painting mediums such as watercolor, acrylic and oil as well as photography. Some of the works were created using other mediums such as cold wax and mixed media. In addition to the two-dimensional works on display, there are glass, clay, and wood sculptures, mixed media sculptures and jewelry.
“We were very pleased with the response by our members for this exhibition”, said Linda Bunch, SAL Executive Director. “Artists are very resilient and this show presents a variety of work that are being produced by artists from across Hampton Roads and beyond. We are delighted that the Gallery is open and we have a wonderful exhibit for folks to get out and see”.
The Suffolk Art Gallery is free and open to the public. While visiting the Gallery, you are asked to wear a face covering and to social distance. Gallery hours are Tuesday – Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and Sunday 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. For more information about the Open Members’ Show or other programs offered by Suffolk Art League, visit www.suffolkartleague.com or call 757-925-0448.
New Dates:
Exhibition Dates: July 18 - August 21, 2020
Return of Artwork: Saturday, August 21, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Sunday, August 23, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
The Suffolk Art League’s Annual Open Members’ Show will be on display at the Suffolk Art Gallery, 118 Bosley Ave., through August 21, 2020. This year’s show features 117 artworks by 64 artists from Suffolk and throughout Hampton Roads as well as northeastern North Carolina.
The artworks include many different styles including traditional still life and landscape paintings and non-representational/abstract works. The artists have explored many traditional painting mediums such as watercolor, acrylic and oil as well as photography. Some of the works were created using other mediums such as cold wax and mixed media. In addition to the two-dimensional works on display, there are glass, clay, and wood sculptures, mixed media sculptures and jewelry.
“We were very pleased with the response by our members for this exhibition”, said Linda Bunch, SAL Executive Director. “Artists are very resilient and this show presents a variety of work that are being produced by artists from across Hampton Roads and beyond. We are delighted that the Gallery is open and we have a wonderful exhibit for folks to get out and see”.
The Suffolk Art Gallery is free and open to the public. While visiting the Gallery, you are asked to wear a face covering and to social distance. Gallery hours are Tuesday – Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and Sunday 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. For more information about the Open Members’ Show or other programs offered by Suffolk Art League, visit www.suffolkartleague.com or call 757-925-0448.
EXHIBIT OF EXCELLENCE: SUFFOLK STUDENT ART 2020
February 4 - February 28, 2020
Suffolk Art Gallery
The Exhibit of Excellence: Suffolk Student Art 2020 features the best artwork by Suffolk's Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors, recognizing their talent and encouraging and promoting these students and their work.
This juried exhibit is open to students to either live in or attend school in Suffolk and are full time in grades 10, 11, & 12. They may be in public, private, or home schooled. They do not have to be in an art class.
Each student must enter 2 works. They must be original, that is not copied from other artist's paintings, photographs, etc.
Artworks must be ready for exhibition. Two-dimensional works may be framed or matted with a heavy cardboard backing and covered with acetate. All must have a wired, securely attached, for hanging. All artwork must have a label attached to the back giving title of work, medium, artists name and school attending. A limited amount of mat board and acetate are available at the Art League office, please call to set a time to get these.
Examples of acceptable media are: drawing, graphic design, original prints, photography, paintings, sculpture, pottery, crafts (ex. jewelry, weaving, woodcarving).
Work must be delivered to the Suffolk Art Gallery on Tuesday, January 28, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. All, some, or none of the works may be accepted for the exhibition.
Unselected artwork must be picked up on Thursday, January 30, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
There will be an Opening Reception and Awards Presentation on Tuesday, February 4 from 11:30 - 12:30 at the Suffolk Art Gallery, 118 Bosley Ave. This is free and open to the public.
The Juror for this year will be Sharon Swift, Professor of Art and Art Department Chair at Virginia Wesleyan University.
The Exhibit of Excellence is presented in cooperation with the Suffolk Fine Arts Commission.
This juried exhibit is open to students to either live in or attend school in Suffolk and are full time in grades 10, 11, & 12. They may be in public, private, or home schooled. They do not have to be in an art class.
Each student must enter 2 works. They must be original, that is not copied from other artist's paintings, photographs, etc.
Artworks must be ready for exhibition. Two-dimensional works may be framed or matted with a heavy cardboard backing and covered with acetate. All must have a wired, securely attached, for hanging. All artwork must have a label attached to the back giving title of work, medium, artists name and school attending. A limited amount of mat board and acetate are available at the Art League office, please call to set a time to get these.
Examples of acceptable media are: drawing, graphic design, original prints, photography, paintings, sculpture, pottery, crafts (ex. jewelry, weaving, woodcarving).
Work must be delivered to the Suffolk Art Gallery on Tuesday, January 28, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. All, some, or none of the works may be accepted for the exhibition.
Unselected artwork must be picked up on Thursday, January 30, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
There will be an Opening Reception and Awards Presentation on Tuesday, February 4 from 11:30 - 12:30 at the Suffolk Art Gallery, 118 Bosley Ave. This is free and open to the public.
The Juror for this year will be Sharon Swift, Professor of Art and Art Department Chair at Virginia Wesleyan University.
The Exhibit of Excellence is presented in cooperation with the Suffolk Fine Arts Commission.