ArtFul Holidays Party and Sale,

Reception and Pottery Sale, Nov 30, 5-7

Annual Member Exhibit Call For Artists

An Open, All Media, Juried Show open to all ArtCenter Members

On Display January 3-January 26
Opening Reception January 4, 5:00-7:00

Online Entry December 15 by 4:00 pm
Notification December 20 by 5:00 pm
In-person Entry Dec December 30, 9:00-Noon

We’re delighted to feature the work of our very talented members in this annual, all media, juried exhibit. Each member may enter up to 3 pieces. If you are not currently a member, an individual membership is available for $60 for one full year. Cash awards.

Florida Finds Exhibit

 

Artist Information

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Entry Information, Piece 1

Entry Information, Piece 2

Entry Information, Piece 3

Rules and Requirements

Originality • Material must be original to artist and not derived from any published or copy-righted images. Completed in last 3 yrs, sculpture last 5 yrs • No reproductions (prints, giclees) except digital productions. • Work may be shown only once in an ACM or curated show. • Work may not be removed from LiveArtfully Boutique to be shown in an exhibit. Size • Maximum size for paintings is 7’ x 7’. • Any entry weighing over 50 lbs will be accepted at the discretion of the receiving committee and the artist must be available to assist with placement of the piece the day the show is hung. Framing • You may use glass in framed pieces under 22 x 28 inches. • We require Plexiglas on all framed work over 22 x 28 inches. • Unframed canvas needs to be museum wrapped with painted edges. • All photographs to be framed under glass or Plexiglas or printed on museum-wrapped canvas, or metal or glass. • All framed and gallery-wrapped pieces must be wired, with wire ends wrapped with tape. Wire should be securely attached to the back of the frame with screw eyes, one-third down from frame top • Saw tooth hangers, fishing line or chains will not be accepted. • Name, address and phone number must be written on the back of all art. • Mats, glass and Plexiglas need to be clean & free of scratches. • Any entry not meeting these requirements will not be accepted. Fees • Open Juried Shows are competitions. Paying the entry fee does not guarantee artwork will be accepted. The entry fees are non- refundable. Member: $20 1pc, $30 2pcs, $35 3pcs, $25 Diptych, $35 Triptych Non: $30 1pc, $50 2 pcs, $65 3 pcs, $40 Diptych, $60 Triptych *Diptych and Triptych must be in matching frames. • No work accepted for an exhibit may be substituted or withdrawn during exhibit. • Maximum of three entries per person. Sales • Artwork sold will remain in the galleries until the published pick up date. Artists will be notified of sale the day before pick up. Artist receives 65% of sale price. Pick-up Deadlines • All work must be picked up on the designated pick up date. • Any artist who leaves work at the ArtCenter longer than 7 days after the pickup date will be charged $5 per day per piece. Statement of Responsibility • The ArtCenter will do everything possible to protect the work of the artists. The ArtCenter cannot be responsible for loss or damage. • All work will be hung at the discretion of the Exhibition Committee. ACM reserves the right of final presentation. • The judge will be responsible for choosing art for the exhibit and the award winners. • Artists will be notified (phone or email) if their work is not accepted. Awards • There must be a minimum of five (5) pieces in any award category to receive a cash award.
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Parking at the ArtCenter

We are open on Thursday, Nov 30. Join us from 5:00-7:00 for the Opening Reception, Artful Holidays Party & Sale, and the Holiday Pottery Sale. We look forward to seeing you!.

Now that construction is underway, our current parking will no longer be accessible and we ask that everyone park on the first two floors of the River Dance garage just north of our building. We will have a handicap spot and a drop off spot, shown on the diagram below. On reception nights, the drop off spot will be a handicap spot. We will have a smooth path from the River Dance parking garage to the back entrance of ACM and it will have a light for evening visitors.

We will help those that require special consideration.

We know change is hard but we hope you’re as excited as we are! We will keep you updated on this page.

156th American Watercolor Society International Traveling Exhibit

American Watercolor Society 156th International Traveling Exhibit

High Street Umbrellas, John Salminen

156th American Watercolor Society International Traveling Exhibition
Kellogg Gallery
January 30-March 8, 2024
$5 Admission

Opening Reception: February 1, 5:00-7:00

ArtCenter Manatee is honored to present the 156th International Traveling Exhibition of the American Watercolor Society Exhibition featuring the work of 40 pre-eminent water media artists from around the world. Experience the world-class talent and enjoy this jewel in downtown Bradenton. $5 admission. ArtCenter Manatee is one of only three venues in the country to host this exhibit and the only in Florida.

Also on display will be the Annual Aqueous Show by Florida Suncoast Watercolor Society (FSWS). The Opening Reception for both exhibits is free and open to the public. MFS 9-5, TWTh 9-6. Closed Sunday.

The American Watercolor Society is one of the oldest and most prestigious art societies in the world. Indeed, election to the Society as a Signature Member is one of the most sought-after honors in the painting world. AWS Membership comprises many of the greatest names in painting throughout the Society’s history and includes (to name drop a few) the American impressionist Childe Hassam, regionalists Edward Hopper and Charles Burchfield, plus virtually every member of the important “California School” of watercolorists, and everyone in between, up to and including the late Andrew Wyeth.

AWS’s annual Exhibition is one of the most revered watercolor exhibits in the world. More than 1,200 artists from throughout the United States and 27 foreign countries submit their work to a panel of jurors chosen from Signature Members of the AWS. Of these submissions, 150 paintings are selected for the exhibition. Forty paintings from the show are selected for the Traveling Exhibition.

While inclusion in this exhibition is itself an honor, participants also compete for the Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medals of Honor, and other awards and medals.

Joyful Expressions Exhibit

Joyful ExpressionsAn Open, All Media, Juried Exhibition

Exhibit: Nov 21 – Dec 29
Kellogg and Reid Hodges Galleries

Opening Reception: Thursday, Nov 30, 5:00-7:00
Along with Artful Holidays and the Holiday Pottery Sale

AWARD ARTIST TITLE  MEDIA
1ST PLACE Susan Wiley Xs & Os Acrylic
2ND PLACE Linda Duhn In Full Bloom Oil
3RD PLACE Cosette Kosiba Neighborhood Palms Pastel
Best in 3D Ann Modrcin Queenie Paper Mache
MERIT Susan Art Have It Your Way Mixed Media
HONORABLE MENTION Ellen Kirwan Confluence Acrylic & Collage
HONORABLE MENTION Joyce Ely Walker Variations 4 & 5 Oil
HONORABLE MENTION Paul Kerkhoven Mariah SS, Mokume Gane & Christmas Tree Agate
HONORABLE MENTION Sue Kerr They Waited All Year For A Joy Ride Raku

 

Juror’s Statement Thank you, ArtCenter Manatee, for allowing me the opportunity to visit the Center, which I found to be a delightful and energetic work atmosphere. Evidenced by the number of pieces entered into the exhibition you certainly have a significant body of talented and dedicated artists. As I looked at the work, I could tell there are artist’s that find pure joy in the materials they work in! When walking through the work, I had a laugh, remembered with affection places I’ve been and people I’ve known, skies I’ve seen and on and on … I am always humbled by the role of the juror. And as many have said before, but I can honestly repeat, you should all be proud of your work!

First Place Susan Wiley’s Xs and Os painting of buttery yellow and vibrant orange is a well-executed piece of fun! The colors are deliberate and wise and the subject matter touches most of our sunshine memories described in her layers of delightful paint.

Second Place Linda Duhn’s In Full Bloom is a tapestry of color describing the flowers with rich hues bathed in light. The background residence adds to the depth and dimension in a pleasing yet formal composition.

Third Place Cosette Kosiba’s Neighborhood Palms is simply beautiful in such a grand old Florida way. Golden sunlight and an enchanting play of light and dark make this piece mesmerizing.

Juror: Vicky Randall
Vicky, originally from Nashville, Tennessee and now a South Florida sculptor, has been creating work in fabricated metals and cast bronze for over 40 years. She is well known for her monumental sculptures in stainless steel, and her work is represented in public art installations and over fifty private collections in the US and Germany. Her sculptures have been described as “majestic, lyrical and assertive of the space they occupy.” Reflecting on her artistic process, she says.

“Striving for simplicity, I demand harmony between the landscape and the cityscape with my forms. I use abstractions of steel and light to exemplify my impression of time.”

Pick up: Dec 30, 9:00-Noon

Instructor Showcase

ArtCenter Manatee Instructor Showcase
October 10-November 17, 2023
Opening Reception October 12, 5:00-7:00

Reid Hodges Gallery
ArtCenter Manatee is proud to highlight the works of our very talented faculty.  Mediums represented, include silver, pottery, watercolor, pastels, acrylics, oil, sculpture, pastels, scratchboard, fused glass, and mixed media.

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We are grateful to the following foundations, businesses and individuals who have contributed to our campaign. We would love to add your name to the list!

$2,000,000 + $5,000-$14,999 cont $100-$750 cont
Herrig Family Foundation Anonymous Brian Casey
Joan Armour Mendell Foundation Peter Evans & James Russo
$1000,000-$1,999,999 Anonymous MF Alan & Barbara Saabye
Bishop Parker Foundation Joe & Marilyn King Dara Brooks
Johnson Singer Foundation Cora Sanders Astrid Jakel Szillat
Bradenton Arts & Culture Joann & George Glady Audrey Wedding
Bradenton Riverfront Partners Marcia Schlesinger Susan Upton
Joanna Coke
$500,000-$999,999 $1,000-$4,999 Barb Bartels
Bradenton CRA Kathy Dingler Karen Lind
Johnson PhotoImaging Rob & Bea Moran Karen Geck
Florida Division of Arts & Culture Cathy Mijou Susan Bokos
Susan Venters Arnold Fellman
$100,000-$$499,000 Sallie Vance Sandra Hahnke
Selby Charitable Foundation Marlene Woodson Howard Annette Kneeland
Daniel S Blalock, Jr Foundation Ron & Gail Travis Michael Richker
W. Paul Hoenle Foundation Ellen Campbell Brigitte Farrell
Janet Trettau Carole & Frank Dougherty Loretta Marshall Parker
Jean Dahl Nancy Laird Helen Burkett
Marianne & Mark Barnebey Roberto & Bettye Andreos Carolyn Witschonke
Linda & Bob Enberg Mindy Meyers Ken & Tricia Francis
Bradenton Kiwanis Foundation Jacquelyn Su Nancy Groff
Frank E Duckwall Foundation Susan and Donald Kerr Joan Frankel
Ted & Kathleen Halloran Stephen Graham Rosanne Lynch
Cornelia T. Bailey Cosette & Louis Kosiba Judy Garcia
Grant Shea Jane Trame
$50,000-$99,000 Susan Wulf Sue Allen Downs
Jeffrey Steinsnyder Ann Averback Paula Olivero
Carol & Ken Krah Nancy Dubin Joan Gampert
Cliff & Jacquelyn Taylor Bill Webster Wendell Graham
Birgette Runge Goings & Jon Goings Darrol Thompson Brenda Hadjian
MCF Knight DAF Barbara Wetzel Richard & Clare Smith
Elise Manieri Sally Ann Tauber
$15,000-$49,000 Stevie Agnes Coppin
Mary & George Hoagland $100-$750 Claudette & Albert Downs
Southface Institute Kathy Simon-McDonald Jerry Wolfe
Cliff & Susie Walters Jennifer Pullen Barbara Busenbark
James Brandys JB Tucker Brad & Linda Ayers
Ray Baden Donna Morrison Sandra & Norman Webster
James M Doss Charitable Fdn Joanne Duke
Manatee Memorial Foundation Jim & Sheryl Kaiser Up to $99
Dodt Family Foundation Laura & Richard Kaufmann Cynthis Rosso
John & Tompie Vita Charyl Stone Lee Waters
Ted & Bobbi Camp Elizabeth Nagrodski Karen Tracey
Anonymous Lillian and Grant DeMeritte William DiMenna
Darlene Johnson Ann Schluederberg Susan & Dennis Reich
Carolann Garafola Connelly Tusing Hamsa Fund Betty Gerich
Jane Plitt & James Bruen Suzanne Nagourney Kerry Didday
Carla Nierman & Jim Hamilton Helen Solomon Drew Stuart
Deborah & William Zurawel Genevieve Perkins
$5,000-$14,999 Carol Shore Marita Franzman
Christine & Bruce Meyer Joyce Dolinish Anonymous
Daryl & Steve Shepherd Frances Rayeur Janice Guth
Patricia Gillis Christopher Culhane Kittie Yohe
Jan & Jim Pullen Susan & Thomas Rongitsch Susan von Gries
Byron Shinn Michelle Polito JoAnn Rizzo
Sarah Moore Joy Robertson Peter Paris
Anonymous Kathleen Herman Charles Gregory
FSG West Coast Chapter Susan Smith Adriana Matiz
Susan Davis & Richard Henley Joan McGaw Anita Styles
Anonymous MF Patricia Moore Jane Jarvis
Marilyn Inman Lisa Garcia Carolyn Wendrick
Carol Bintz Angela Aavik
Marjorie & Bud Martini Annamaria Basaraba

Michael Knapp: Replaced

On Display: Oct 10 – Nov 17
Opening Reception: Thursday, Oct 12, 5:00-7:00

Curated Exhibition
Searle Gallery

Artist statement: Current work

Technology has been working its way into our daily lives since the end of World War II. Once a thing relegated to factories and industry, technology has changed our lives for the better…or has it?

What do we lose when we let technology in?

I had the idea for a series of paintings that examine this phenomenon after a simple visit to a grocery store. After my shopping trip, while in the parking lot loading the groceries into the car, I realized that I had gone through the entire shopping experience without having any contact with another human being. I thought, what is going on, and how many other “human experiences” have been compromised due to technological advancements?

In this series you will find many human to human experiences that I feel have been forever altered by the intrusion of technology. I use vintage robots as a metaphor for technology, and vintage situations to demonstrate the general time-period when tech began to take hold.

Although the images may evoke nostalgia or cause you to reminisce if you are of sufficient age, a closer study will reveal the more serious side of the subject. The dwindling of human to human interaction.

Please enjoy “Replaced.”

Exhibit sponsors

2023-2024 Exhibition Season

Create, Jacquelyn Taylor

AWS, John Salminen

Fine Tuned, Larry Felder

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 6 – October 6, 2023 – 1 Exhibition
Create
All Media Open Juried Show
All Galleries
Juror: Katie Cundiff
Online Submission Dates: July 20 – August 18, 4 pm
Online Notifications: August 21, by 4 pm
In-person Receiving: August 30, 9-12 pm
Jury Process: August 30, 1 pm
Closing Reception: September 28, 5-7 pm
Pick Up: October 7, 9-12 pm

October 10 – November 17, 2023 – 3 Exhibitions
Florida Finds
All Media Open Juried Show
Kellogg Gallery
An open juried show that asks artists to share their favorite Florida find, whether that is a favorite beach, native creature, local seafood shack, the myriad of natural springs, or a favorite fishing pier.
Online Submission Dates: September 6 – September 29, 4 pm
Online Notifications: October 4, by 4 pm
In-person Receiving: October 7, 9 – 12
Jury Process: October 7, 1 pm
Opening Reception: October 12, 5 – 7 pm
Pick Up: November 18, 9 – 12 pm

Michael Knapp: Replaced
Curated Exhibition
Searle Gallery
Technology has been working its way into our daily lives since the end of World War II. Once a thing relegated to factories and industry, technology has changed our lives for the better…or has it? What do we lose when we let technology in?

Joanna Coke Flirting with Acrylics Abstract RealismArtCenter Manatee Instructor Showcase
Reid Hodges Gallery
ArtCenter Manatee is proud to highlight the works of our very talented faculty.  All mediums are represented, including silver-smithing, pottery, watercolor, acrylics, oil, sculpture, pastels, scratchboard, fused glass, mixed media and more.

 

 

November 21 – December 29, 2023 – 2 Exhibitions
Joyful Expressions
All Media Open Juried Show
Kellogg & Reid Hodges Galleries
Artists are asked to share with us what brings joy to their lives this time of year. Is it family gatherings, making cookies, decorating the tree, or something else that lightens the heart for you?
Online Submission Dates: October 10 – November 10, 4 pm
Online Notifications: November 15, by 4 pm
In-person Receiving: November 18, 9 – 12
Jury Process: November 18, 1 pm
Opening Reception: November 30, 5 – 7 pm
Pick Up: December 30, 9 – 12

Holiday ExtravaganzaArtCenter Manatee Holiday Extravaganza
Searle Gallery
Back and bigger than before, ArtCenter Manatee is proud to present the 2023 Holiday Extravaganza, featuring holiday trees decked to their fullest with thousands of handmade ornaments, handmade holiday décor, gifts and more.

 

 

January 4 – January 26, 2023 – 2 Exhibitions
ArtCenter Manatee Annual Member Exhibition
All Media Juried Exhibit
Kellogg & Reid Hodges Galleries
An all media open juried exhibit featuring the work of our members.  Our members are the strength of ArtCenter Manatee, without which we would not exist.  With that strength, comes a powerhouse of talent as each year the caliber of work continues to surpass our expectations.
Online Submission Dates: November 21 – December 15, 4 pm
Online Notifications: December 20, by 4 pm
In-person Receiving: December 30, 9 – 12
Jury Process: December 30, 1 pm
Opening Reception: January 4, 5 – 7 pm
Pick Up: January 27, 9-12

January 30 – March 8, 2024 – 2 Exhibitions
156th International American Watercolor Society Traveling Exhibition
Kellogg Gallery
Opening Reception: February 1, 5 – 7 pm
Returning to Florida, we are one of three locations in the US to welcome the 156th International American Watercolor Society Traveling exhibition.  From the original exhibition of 134 watercolors, 40 paintings are selected each year to travel to a select number of galleries. Admission: $5.

 

Florida Suncoast Watercolor Society Annual Aqueous Exhibit
Searle & Reid Hodges Galleries
A curated exhibit of talented watercolor artists from the Florida Suncoast.  Formed in 1983 to foster the advancement of and promote excellence in the art of watercolor painting, this annual exhibit always displays the versatility of watercolors, from photorealism to abstract interpretations of the world around us.

March 12– April 5, 2024 – 2 Exhibitions
Spring Forward
All Media Open Juried Show
Searle & Reid Hodges Galleries
An open all media show that asks artists to share their favorite thing about spring.
Online Submission Dates: February 5 – March 1, 4 pm
Online Notifications: March 6, by 4 pm
In-person Receiving: Friday, March 8, 9-12
Jury Process: Friday, March 8, 1 pm
Opening Reception: March 14, 5 – 7
Pick Up: April 6, 9 -12

Fine Tuned, A Curated show of Larry Felder and Joel Hunnicut
Kellogg Gallery
A dual show featuring oil painter Larry Felder, known best for his hyper realistic large scale paintings and Joel Hunnicut, a wood turner from Ashville, NC, who specializes in segmented wood turning, giving his work the luminosity of glass while using the forms of ancient pottery.

April 9 – April 26, 2024 – 1 Exhibition
Manatee County School District Annual K-12Exhibitio
Kellogg, Searle & Reid Hodges Galleries
Opening: April 11, 5 – 7 pm
ArtCenter Manatee once again joins with the School District of Manatee County to showcase the work of K-12 visual arts students. In Manatee County, we’re fortunate to have a Board of Education that has made a continued commitment to teaching the visual arts in its elementary, middle and high schools. By partnering with ArtCenter Manatee, that commitment is furthered by giving these young artists a ‘voice’ – three museum-quality galleries – where their work can be professionally displayed and where the artists can receive positive recognition by a wider audience.

April 30 – May 31, 2024- 1 Exhibition
Dreamscapes
All Media Open Juried Show
All Galleries
We invite artists to explore the world of dreams, imagination, and fantasy. Artists are asked to submit artwork that reflects their deepest desires, aspirations, fears, and emotions, allowing artists to push their boundaries and explore new dimensions of their creativity.
Online Submission Dates: March 14 – April 19, 4 pm
Online Notifications: April 24, by 4 pm
In-person Receiving: April 27, 9-12
Jury Process: April 27, 1 pm
Opening Reception: May 2, 5 – 7
Pick Up: June 1, 9 – 12

June 4 – July 12, 2024 – 1 Exhibition
Limitless
All Media Open Juried Show
All Galleries
Online Submission Dates: May 1 – May 24, 4 pm
Online Notifications: May 29, by 4 pm
In-person Receiving: June 1, 9-12
Jury Process: June 1, 1 pm
Opening Reception: June 6, 5 – 7
Pick Up: July 13, 9 – 12

July 16 – August 8, 2024 – 1 Exhibition
Summer Sensations
All Media Open Juried Show
All Galleries
Artists across all mediums have always been inspired by the vivid colors, textures, and emotions of summertime. This is the season of leisurely days, endless sunshine and warm nights, outdoor gatherings, travel, lush green nature, and of course a bounty of good food and drink.  Whether you find yourself reminiscing about your own cherished summer memories or discovering new perspectives this summer, we invite you to embrace the warmth, vibrancy, and creativity that define this sun-kissed season.
Online Submission Dates: June 6 – June 28, 4 pm
Online Notifications: July 3, by 4 pm
In-person Receiving: July 13, 9-12
Jury Process: July 13, 1 pm
Opening Reception: July 18, 5 – 7
Pick Up: August 9, 9 -12

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