PAL June 2011 Events

PAL Needs a New Treasurer.... 
We are sad to announce that our Treasurer, Alison Saunders, will be leaving us for the U.K. in August. Although she will still be a member and come and visit during holidays, she will no longer be able to take on the tasks of Treasurer. So we are asking you, our members, for your help. If you are willing to volunteer in this capacity, please let us know as we only have a month or so to fill this position. Please call or email us with any questions.

No June Member meeting/Demo:
Due to our recent loss of storefront & gallery space, we are still in the process of working with our new partners at Limestone Brewery to set the details of how and when to hold our first show within their business. Due to this, we have postponed both our June Demo/Member meeting and our next Member Exhibit until July. Our next Demo will be on July 13th from 7pm – 9pm. We will announce the date of our next Member Exhibit, "Wild Things," when the date has been finalized. Thank you for your patience during these transitions!

We do want to encourage you to bring in any of your own, original artwork you would like to exhibit, regardless of what the "theme" of the show may be. The themes are only intended as possible inspiration, not as a restriction of any kind...so please don't hesitate to show off your work!

Call For Artists – Plainfield River Days 2011
We invite you to participate in the 2nd Annual Plainfield River Days Art Fair, Saturday, September 10, 2011, from 10am to 6pm. . The fair will be held along the West side of DuPage River in downtown Plainfield. - In addition to the visual arts there will be live music, food, a beer tent and community activities. Plainfield River Days will be well publicized and attended by an enthusiastic crowd.

Set up time starts at 7 - 9am on Saturday, September 10th. Dismantle time is from 6:00pm to 7:00pm. No cars will be allowed after 9am or before 6pm. Artists are expected to maintain their booths for the duration event.

Only one Artist is allowed per booth and the exhibiting Artist is expected to be present. Each artist will be assigned a booth location and exhibit must stay within the assigned 10' x 10' area. Artist may pay for two booth spaces, if a larger area is needed. Artists are responsible for their own tents, display tables materials; set-up and dismantling of booths are the responsibility of the artist. A supply of 20 postcards invitations will be provided to each artist.

 
Entry Form Attached.
 
Questions? Call us at 815-556-9278 or email us at info@plainfieldartleague.org .

Painting Classes:

Painting classes with Debbie Hart will resume on Tuesdays, starting June 14th, out of her home. Kids classes will run from 3:30pm – 5:30pm and adult classes will run from 6:00pm – 8:00pm. For more information and directions, please call PAL at 815-556-9278 or email us at info@plainfieldartleague.org
 
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With all the changes taking place at PAL, we realize it will take some time to settle into a new routine where everyone feels comfortable. Please bear with us!

As always, if you have any questions about the above topics/events, classes, exhibits or other PAL related info, please feel free to contact us via email or call the PAL number below. We will be updating everyone as we go. Thanks for being a part of the PAL family and have a wonderfully creative month!

Riverdays

Good News – the Riverday’s Call for Artists press release began appearing this week in local papers! I’ll work this week on getting it online.

Tina

Call For Artists - Plainfield River Days

Dear PAL Members and friends ~

 

On September 10, 2011, Plainfield Art League will host the 2nd Annual River Days Fine Art Fair from 10am to 6pm, in conjuction with Plainfield River Days in downtown Plainfield. In addition to the visual arts there will be live music, food, beer tent and community activities.  All artists interested in participating, please go online to www.plainfieldartleague.org for more details or see attached Entry Form (also available on our website).  Entry fee is $50 for per 10' x 10' space.  We hope you'll join us!

Please contact us with any questions, 815-556-9278 or info@plainfieldartleague.org

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Plainfield Art League
815-556-9278
info@plainfieldartleague.org
www.plainfieldartleague.org
16108 Route 59, Suite 104
Plainfield, IL 60586

PAL Moving This Saturday

Dear Members ~

 

If you have an hour to spare this coming Saturday, May 21st, we could use a hand as PAL moves out of our current store-front space @ 16108 Route 59.  We will start around 10am.  If anyone has a larger truck that we could use to help move some of the larger items PAL has collected, we'd really appreciate it! 

 

Thanks everyone!

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Plainfield Art League
815-556-9278
info@plainfieldartleague.org
www.plainfieldartleague.org
16108 Route 59, Suite 104
Plainfield, IL 60586

PAL - Meeting/Demo Tonight!

Please join us for our quick meeting & demo TONIGHT , May 11, 2011 - 7pm at Limestone Brewery, 12337 S Route 59 (on the east side of Rt. 59, one block North of WalMart), in Plainfield.  In addition to the demo, we will also be electing our new board. We will be holding our meeting & demos at Limestone Brewery until PAL finds a new, permanent home, so come check it out. This event is free and open to the public - bring a friend!

"The Business of Art: It Is About People" - A mini seminar on effective marketing for today's artist by entrepreneur and art marketing speaker, Ed Hart.  -  Ed Hart, husband and manager of professional artist, Pamela Hart, will speak on diverse ways for artists to market their artwork to the public and what it takes to "take your art sales to the next level."

 

Hope to see you there!

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Plainfield Art League
815-556-9278
info@plainfieldartleague.org
www.plainfieldartleague.org
16108 Route 59, Suite 104
Plainfield, IL 60586

PAL May Upcoming Events

 Plainfield Art League

Upcoming Events For May – 2011

A Big Congratulations!!!

Congratulations to PAL members Al Tampa, who won "Best of Show" for his oil painting entitled "Helping Hands," and to Gloria Moses, who won "Honorable Mention" for her oil painting entitled "Dancer in Red," at the Alliance of Fine Art "Best of the Best" show at Mayslake, Oak Brook! Also congratulations to PAL members Mike Bessler and Courtney Weed who both sold their pieces at the show! Way to go!

PAL is Moving in May!

In March, we were notified by our current landlord that a paying tenant was found for PAL's space. Through some discussion, it was decided that we would vacate the space May 21^St. Although we do not have a new permanent residence for PAL, there is good news! The very nice people at Limestone Brewery, north on Rt 59, have graciously agreed to allow us to hold our meetings, demos, workshops and occasional open studios there and are encouraging us to also hold our exhibits there as "Saturday Art Shows" (from noon to 4pm with artwork for sale) where members could then vote on "Best of Theme," etc. Limestone has wonderful meeting rooms and a stage area for our shows, all with easy access. Further opportunities for showing art at Limestone are also being discussed and more details will be forthcoming. We are very optimistic that the benefits of this collaboration will be fruitful for PAL's artists.

We are still looking for a permanent, longer-term home for PAL. If you know of any available space that might be donated or rented at a reduced rate to our organization, please let the Board know.

ON THE MOVE.... If anyone is available to volunteer to help pack up and clean out our old space, please let us know. We would appreciate the help! We will be doing some clean up at the studio starting Saturday, May 14^th and will be officially moving out starting May 21 around 10am. We will also be needing a couple trucks to haul larger items. If you can, stop by and lend a hand. Thanks!

PAL Board Elections:

Annual elections for PAL's Board will be held at Limestone Brewery during next week's member's meeting on Wednesday, May 11th. The following positions are still in need of filling: Vice President and Exhibit Coordinator. We need the gift of your time and talents to help PAL to continue to survive and thrive. The jobs are not time-intensive but FUN. Please consider volunteering in any way you can...PAL needs YOU!

Current "Burst of Color" Exhibit Pick-up:

Because of the imminent move, pick-up for the current "Burst of Color" exhibit at the gallery will be from Friday, May 13 - noon to 4pm & Saturday, May 14^th – 10:00am – 1pm. If you are unable to pick up your artwork at these times, please call to make other arrangements.

May Demo Info:

In our May demo, speaker Ed Hart will discuss and entertain questions on the topic - "The Business of Art: It Is About People." This demo will be held at Limestone Brewery on May 11, 2011.

***Ed Hart, husband and manager of professional artist, Pamela Hart, will speak on diverse ways for artists to market their artwork to the public and what it takes to "take your art sales to the next level." Discussion will include how to put today's technology to use, showing at art fairs, approaching galleries and other practical advice for marketing your artwork. For those artists who want to sell a few pieces or for those who aspire to make art their full time job, this is a terrific opportunity to learn the secrets to successful art marketing from a full-time art entrepreneur. You can visit their website here: www.HartsArt.com

Call for Artists – Gallery At Plainfield School District 202:

If you are interested in showing off your framed, ready-to-hang artwork in a local venue, PAL has been asked to show their work at the Plainfield District 202 building from now, May, until the end of June/beginning of July. You can drop off your ready-to-hang artwork [NO sawtooth hangers] any time between 7am and 3pm this week and next. Please ask for Ryan Boyce who will assist you.

The gallery is located on Howard Street in Plainfield, on the second floor. Cross streets are Rt. 30 and Renwick, located near Pioneer Lanes and Central Elementary. The building is pale yellow.

Each member may bring 3 – 5 pieces, there is plenty of room. Please remember that all PAL exhibit rules still apply for this show and they have the same display system as we have.

Dist. 202 offices:

15732 Howard Street

Plainfield IL 60544

(815) 577-4014

 

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With all the changes taking place at PAL, we realize it will take some time to settle into a new routine where everyone feels comfortable. Please bear with us!

 

As always, if you have any questions about the above topics/events, classes, exhibits or other PAL related info, please feel free to contact us via email or call the PAL number below. We will be updating everyone as we go. Thanks for being a part of the PAL family and have a wonderfully creative month!

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Plainfield Art League
815-556-9278
info@plainfieldartleague.org
www.plainfieldartleague.org
16108 Route 59, Suite 104
Plainfield, IL 60586

PAL May Meetings & Demo Reminder

Dear Members,

 

Annual elections for PAL's Board will be held at Limestone Brewery during our May member's meeting on Wednesday, May 11th (12337 S Route 59, on the east side of Rt. 59, one block North of WalMart). The following positions are still in need of filling: Vice President and Exhibit Coordinator. The jobs are not time-intensive but FUN.  We need the gift of your time and talents to help PAL to continue to survive and thrive.  Please consider volunteering in any way you can...PAL needs YOU!  If you are interested in helping in any way, join us this Wednesday, May 5th - 7:00pm at the gallery (last time before we vacate our space), for our board meeting. 

 

Also, don't forget about our May demo at Limestone Brewery after our Board elections on May 11, 2011 - 7pm.  This event (see below) is free and open to the public. Should be very informative and a terrific time!  Hope to see your there!

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"The Business of Art: It Is About People" - A mini seminar on effective marketing for today's artist by entrepreneur and art marketing speaker, Ed Hart.

Ed Hart, husband and manager of professional artist, Pamela Hart, will speak on diverse ways for artists to market their artwork to the public and what it takes to "take your art sales to the next level." Discussion will include how to put today's technology to use, showing at art fairs, approaching galleries and other practical advice for marketing your artwork. For those artists who want to sell a few pieces or for those who aspire to make art their full time job, this is a terrific opportunity to learn the secrets to successful art marketing from a full-time art entrepreneur.

Speaker Information:

Ed Hart was born and raised in the Midwest. He received a degree in Marketing and Public Relations from Ball State University but finds his true education has been earned by working with customers over the past thirty years. He worked in the Electrical Supply Industry as District Manager for Rome Cable and founded Heartland Electrical Representatives.

Married to Pamela Hart, a professional artist, for over 30, Ed has acted as her adviser and business partner, marketing and growing Pamela's thriving art sales.

Ed is involved in every aspect of Pamela's business except actual painting. He maintains the website, digitally photographs finished works, maintains an Access data base of clients and inventory, handles most of the contacts with gallery partners, stretches canvas, fills out show applications, and even orders supplies. This allows Pamela the freedom to create unhindered and is an important factor in their collaborative success.

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One more thing.... If anyone is available to volunteer to help pack up and clean out our old space, please let us

know. We would appreciate the help!  We will be doing some clean up at the studio starting Saturday, May 14^th and will be officially moving out starting May 21 around 10am. We will also be needing a couple trucks to haul larger items. If you can, stop by and lend a hand. Thanks!

 

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Plainfield Art League
815-556-9278
info@plainfieldartleague.org
www.plainfieldartleague.org
16108 Route 59, Suite 104
Plainfield, IL 60586