VSA arts - Artist Call for Entries

Mental Illness Awareness Week 2011 Exhibition

VSA Texas invites all artists in San Antonio and surrounding areas with mental illness to submit artwork to the exhibition.  There is no entry fee and 2D and 3D works in all media are eligible.  Artwork may be no larger than 3’x3’.  Negative images or images which are not suitable to be shown in the general public will not be chosen for display.

Entries

Please submit up to three entries in the form of photographs, digital images on CD, or by E-Mail.  The post mark deadline for entry is August 8, 2011.  In order to have images returned, send a self addressed, stamped envelope with the entry form.  Those selected will be notified on September 1, 2011.

Exhibition

The seventh annual exhibit will open on Friday, October 7, 2011 and close Friday, November 4, 2011 at a gallery in San Antonio, Texas.

Terms
An entry to this exhibit constitutes full agreement on the part of the artist to all conditions outlined in this call for entries.

·       Work must be strongly framed and wired ready for hanging.

·       No fragile or precious materials that cannot withstand normal handling and storage will be accepted.

·       The Exhibit Committee will have final authority to define what constitutes an acceptable entry.

Sales

A Commission of 30% will be charged of all sales directly from the exhibition.

Calendar

August 8, 2011                       Entry post mark deadline

September 1,2011                   Artist notified of acceptance

October 1, 2011                      Accepted works due

October 7, 2011                      Grand Reception and Show Opens

November 4, 2011                  Show closes

November 5, 2011                  Artwork to be picked up or returned

Print application form: http://www.thefundsa.org/attachments/files/1114/MIAW Call for Art2011.doc

For further information contact Susan Beattie at miawartshow@yahoo.com or

(210) 341-4979 and or April Sullivan at our toll free number 866-489-8412 or
april@vsatx.org.

Bring Your Kids to the Witte Museum for Adventure Club!

By Allison Kantner

From the dawn of time to the innovations of science, the Witte has something for every child. The majority of exhibits in the Witte revolve around a proud Texan theme, but there is much more to this museum than that: these exhibits are the paths that people have chosen to express their time in history. There is art, there is science, there is history, and there are adventures of enlightenment awaiting every visitor. So bring the history buffs, the lively, the creative, the little cowboys and cowgirls and the mad scientists of your classroom or household and witness the molding of individuals through the experience.

Need an event to get this journey started? Check out Adventure Club for this summer. Each weeklong summer camp has a theme of Amazon Adventure or Expedition of San Antonio River, with hands-on activities for the kids in grades 1-5. You’ll be sneaking in a little education while the kids think they’re just having the adventure of the summer!

Visit the Witte’s website for more information on the Adventure Club and other activities and events the Witte has to offer young minds.

Photo from Witte's Facebook Page, added by Lynn Realander Allan

"I went to the Witte Museum today with my mother, little sister, and older brother. I'm fourteen years old and have been on countless field trips to this museum. But it never ceases to teach me new things. This is one of the most amazing museums. And while it's no Smithsonian (I've been there too) I do love this museum and all it has to offer." -Witte Website Commenter

The Witte Museum is one of theFund's 27 affiliates.