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ARTIST of the DAY: Ed Freeman

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(left to right) images from Desert Realty and Western Realty series by Ed Freeman
(left to right) images from Desert Realty & Western Realty series by Ed Freeman

I want to believe the best of people, but the current political climate has challenged that ability.  It as though the majority of people I already knew to have political leanings in one direction or the other have suddenly become extremists who are not only willing, but happy, to spout hate or accept the complete destruction of those that differ from them.  It scares me.  Then I ran across this quote… [These images] “are a way of seeing commonplace architecture with fresh eyes and discovering both the charm and the dark side of easily-ignored structures.”

I went in search of the images referenced by the quote. That’s how I happened across this work from today’s AAAD Artist of the Day, Ed Freeman. While that is completely backward of my normal process, it seems that his images quietly, innocently & unintentionally mimic their louder human counterparts. Intriguing.

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Discover more of today’s AAAD Artist of the Day, photographer Ed Freeman!

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ARTIST of the DAY: Emilyann Gachko

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"Ken" (photograph) by Emilyann Gachko
“Ken” (photograph) by Emilyann Gachko

At least once per day, my husband and I have an interaction that results in my saying, “Never die. I can’t date again.”  It is usually some bizarre, embarrassing action or phrase or conversation that reveals a level of intimacy that feels abnormal.  We are a metaphorical three-legged monster –connected at the hip.  And while I am grateful, I can also recognize it for the freakish co-dependence that it is.

“Don’t force me to change, but let me change, you know?“
–Ken as interviewed by Emilyann Gachko

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Today’s AAAD Artist of the Day, Emilyann Gachko has taken on a sort of documentary process of the personalities of internet dating.  She puts a human, humane face on the people who find themselves looking for a life partner.  The project is just beginning, but I was intrigued enough to read every entry so far.  I still have no interest in dating again, but “Love, Me” has made me realize that people looking for love are just like me.  Shared experience and needs and desires build tolerance.  Tolerance is good.

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Fall in Love with AAAD Artist of the Day, photographer Emilyann Gachko!

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ARTIST of the DAY: Laura Lein-Svencner

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"Steady Your Course" & "Refrain" (mixed-media collage) by Laura Lein-Svencner!
“Steady Your Course” & “Refrain” (mixed-media collage) by Laura Lein-Svencner

I struggle with self-doubt like every artist, like every person.  I struggle with balance and/or learning to live with imbalance.  I want peace and tranquility, but lack the self-control to say “no” often enough to allow time for the peace.  I find myself annoyed by the gospel of “busy” but fulfilling the stereotype repeatedly.  Art is the exception.  Art prompts but stills me, makes things clearer.

The mixed-media collage work today’s AAAD Artist of the Day, Laura Lein-Svencner gave me a little perspective today, helped me weigh options.  Pause for just a moment…

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Learn more about AAAD Artist of the Day, collage artist Laura Lein-Svencner!

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ARTIST of the DAY: Jennie Traill Schaeffer

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Ms. Cupcakes on the Red Carpet Oil on Panel by Jennie Traill Schaeffer
Ms. Cupcakes on the Red Carpet (oil on panel) by Jennie Traill Schaeffer

“I explore the relationship of the subjects as an almost religious icon, as a portrait. Everything I paint has an energy that I strive to bring to the surface.” –Jennie Traill Schaeffer

It seems that today’s AAAD Artist of the Day, Jennie Traill Schaeffer finds an inner purpose or being, a light if you will, in all objects.  It doesn’t upset me at all that she chose cupcakes this time.  Enjoy this sweet treat…

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Learn more about AAAD Artist of the Day, painter Jennie Trail Schaeffer!

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CALL to ARTISTS: Moving Forward

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Learn more about opportunites to Move Forward and earning Brownie Points at AAAD - ArtandArtDeadlines.com!HUNGRY? me too

Because we live 20+ minutes to the closest grocery store, it can be very frustrating to start dinner and realize we’re out of onions or potatoes or eggs or whatever.  So, we are all about menu planning at our house.  This next Call is about planning as well, but it requires your input, your participation.  Take a look…

Check out this Call for Entries from AAAD for 2016-17 Planning & Progress.  We have a lot going on, and I need your guidance an input to make sure that AAAD heads in a direction that works for all of us.  I even formatted it like our normal calls to be certain that I don’t shake up the routine too much, ha.  Keep reading…

CALL to ARTISTS:
Moving Forward from AAAD

 

Enter the Small Plates Exhibit at The Balcony in Knoxville, TN sponsored by AAAD!ELIGIBILITY:  Open to all artists.  You may notice that we have eliminated the Featured Artist program in an effort to publish more of the ART in our name, Art & Art Deadlines.  If you have an interest in being an Artist of the Day, we want to hear from you!  Look in the juror section for an add’l bonus!

MEDIA:  Are we including all the media Calls you want?  Am I missing something?  Am I under-representing your media?  Please tell me.  I largely post at the request of jurors and gallerists, so sometimes I unintentionally wear blinders.

DEADLINE:  April 18, 2016.  AAAD has a #smallworks (9×12 or smaller) Call out with an April 18th deadline, SMALL PLATES: A Response to Hunger.  $5 Entry & open to prints. Please enter so that we can provide more show opportunities in the future!

NOTIFICATION:  Now.  Tell me what you need from AAAD.  We have incorporated a lot of changes over the years based on readers’ suggestions.  And, I am open to more.  The site will undergo some dramatic aesthetic changes and alterations to the formatting of posts and subscriptions, and you can help shape that process.  The resources will remain the same, and you’re simply stuck with the food references.  But, I’m open to hearing you.  Email me, leave a comment on the post (link to comments at top) or reply to your subscription email.  Any way you wanna…

FEE:  None.  I am maintaining my commitment to NOT charge artists for use of this site. Ever.

Learn how you can help #saveERNIE!JUROR:  R.L. (Rachel) Gibson, continues to be the Editor.  Me.  Publication has been a bit sporadic lately because of events that left my family stranded in rural Virginia for a while.  Dramatic, I know.  I try not to publish personal posts often.  But you were so kind when I lost my father a few years ago, that I thought I would share.  Here’s the whole #saveERNIE story.  So many of you ask me if there is anything you can do to help out at AAAD.  There is.  Instead of paying a $5 Artist of the Day fee or the $15 Artist to Love fee, donate $10 to #saveERNIE, I will enter you for FREE in both the Artist of the Day competition & Artist to Love directory.  Plus, you have a chance to win a house concert.  Time runs out Monday, August 18th, so hurry.

SALES:  Selling art?  Yes?  YEAH!  No? Maybe I can help.  I will be travelling the country this summer giving career development seminars at Arts agencies and collectives.  If you have a ideas for someone that I should approach with seminars, including “How to Price Your Art”, “Creative Branding” & more, let me know.

AWARDS:  Brownie points.  I have millions of “brownie points” up for grabs.  You know you want them.  It is easy to get them.  Choose from one or ALL of these methods:

  • Subscribe to our FREE email (top right sidebar)
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  • Talk to that one friend that needs motivation about subscribing to AAAD.  We need friends.
  • Send me your success stories by email or comment.  I need motivation too. 🙂

Thanks for the love.

Click to Read the Full Call for Small Plates: A Response to Hunger!

ARTIST of the DAY: Melissa Hill

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star light STAR BRIGHT

Some days are tougher than others.  On the toughest of days, I wish for the ability to see things through a larger lens, if you will.  I wish for perspective.  The ability to see things without the subjectivity of whim or personal tragedy or privilege.  Surely a different view would lend answers to the who and the why.  Or maybe just compassion and tolerance for others, for oneself.  The work of today’s AAAD Artist of the Day, Melissa Hill, gave me just a glimpse of that perspective I crave.  (continues below).

"The Stars Remember Pangea" by Melissa Hill (installation)
“The Stars Remember Pangea” by AAAD Artist of the Day Melissa Hill (installation)

“I hope that my work has enough longevity and nuance for people to look at it and take something from it and for those same people to walk through life, change themselves, and then reflect upon it in a different light. I want their interpretation to shift and evolve as they do. I want this because in the end, I think that the act of creating and recreating is at the very heart of being human.” — Melissa Hill

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Ponder the big questions with the work of
AAAD’s Artist of the Day, Melissa Hill!

CALL for ENTRIES: What’s New Pussycat?

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Learn more about the Whats New Pussycat exhibit at the 1650 Gallery!something’s
FISHY

Children often outgrow the dislike of strongly-flavored foods, but I truly just substituted some for others.  I used to love sardines on saltines as a kid, but now you can always anchovy paste in my pantry.  This could be an explanation for why our household is such a hit with all the neighborhood felines, just like this next Call should be.  Take a look…

Check out this Call for Entries from the 1650 Gallery (Los Angeles, CA) for What’s New Pussycat?, a juried photography exhibit. $35 entry & free matting and framing (pre-set sizes). There’s even a way to avoid shipping. This could be a great opportunity…

*Editor’s Note: If you have read the personal portion of this post, CALL for ENTRIES: What’s New Pussycat, anywhere other than by email subscription or on ArtAndArtDeadlines.com, it has been published without permission and is considered theft.

Learn more about the Whats New Pussycat exhibit at the 1650 Gallery!CALL for ENTRIES:
What’s New Pussycat?

 

“Cats. Love ’em or hate ’em, they surround us. They rule our world with a furry sharp-clawed fist. They allow us to live with them as long as we abide by their rules. Step out of line, and you will feel their wrath.  What’s a human to do?”

ELIGIBILITY: All artists age 18+

MEDIA: Photography

DEADLINE:  March 6, 2016

NOTIFICATION: By March 13, 2016

ENTRY FEE: $35 for up to 5, $5 ea. add’l

JUROR: Andrew Overtoom is an award-winning filmmaker & photographer living in L.A. He publishes THE UNDEAD NEG, is launching a quarterly photography journal & owns the 1650 Gallery.

AWARDS: Best In Show, 2nd & 3rd Place will be awarded & posted after the opening. Awarded photos will be featured on the show page & Best In Show winners will have a small portfolio featured in the 1650 Spotlight gallery.

SALES: Selected artists may choose to offer their work for sale. The gallery retains 50% commission. The 1650 Gallery offers free matting and framing for accepted photographs that fit their pre-cut mat sizes for the duration of the exhibition. Photo sizes are 8″x10″, 11″x14″ 16″x20″, or 20″x24″.

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

Learn more about the 1650 Gallery!

ARTIST of the DAY: Kathleen Probst

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all the proof I NEED

The written word is my window to art.  The written word was my media before the visual or performing ever took hold. Today’s Artist of the Day, Kathleen Probst caught my attention with the simple pillcrow, a proofreader’s mark (¶).  I had never been presented with work that made me think of the mark in any other way.  Until now.  This is thoughtful, considered work. (continues below)

Alinea #14 by abstract textile artist Kathleen Probst
Alinea #14 by abstract textile artist Kathleen Probst

“The symbol for a new paragraph is called an ‘alinea’. It is a french word. One definition of the word alinea is a new train of thought. This design concept is not about holding back, it is about finding just the right amount.  Alinea searches for answers on my quest for simplicity. The gestural lines of Alinea are becoming more organic as I learn to work with them, each making a bold step forward.”

— Kathleen Probst

Learn more about Kathleen Probst!

ARTIST of the DAY: Polly Nor

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our FIRST time, again

AAAD is thrilled to announce Polly Nor as our very first Artist of the Day.  The first “A” of AAAD is “art” & as we begin our seventh year, you will see more art on our pages.  Our month Featured Artist will now be chosen from Artist of the Day posts.  Simple. Delicious.  (continues below)

Let Go -- illustration by Polly Nor
Let Go — illustration by Polly Nor

“I draw women & devils for women & devils.”
— Polly Nor (via Twitter)

North London illustrator Polly Nor has produced a number of commissions for Hunger TV, Bloomsbury and EMI records and has worked on projects for Bric Gallery, Salzburg Festival and The Metropolitan Opera, New York. With a strong focus on female sexuality, relationships and emotional instability, Polly Nor creates erotic and cultural satire for all the perverted internet addicts out there.

Learn more about Polly Nor!

 

CALL for ENTRIES: The Dark Slide

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Learn more about The Dark Slide Art Show from Dubuque Arts Collective!demon
POTATOES

The dark decent into junk food debauchery starts with the potato chip.  With the chip comes the dip.  With the dip, how far behind can the fries be?  What are fries without sriracha mayo and mounds of warm cheese.  It all starts with the chip.  This next Call is a far more productive way to make a dark slide.  Take a look…

Check out this Call for Entries from Dubuque Area Arts Collective (Dubuque, IA) & Mind Flip Productions for the 3rd Annual Dark Slide Skate Art Show! No entry fee & fast notification. This could be interesting…

*Editor’s Note: If you have read the personal portion of this post, CALL for ENTRIES: The Dark Slide, anywhere other than by email subscription or on ArtAndArtDeadlines.com, it has been published without permission and is considered theft.

Learn more about The Dark Slide Art Show from Dubuque Arts Collective!CALL for ENTRIES:
The Dark Slide

“Regional, national, and international artists will present their artistic creations, rendered on skateboard decks. Functioning as a canvas for street art for decades, the Skate Art Show highlights the art of the skateboard deck and skateboarding culture.” –from daartscollective.com

ELIGIBILITY: Open to all artists

MEDIA: Open to all media that can be represented on the deck of a skateboard*.  T-shirt & poster designs are also sought.  *If you do not have access to a skateboard deck, one may be provided for you.

PARTICIPATION DEADLINE:   October 18, 2015.  If interested in participating, you must email thedarkslideskateboards@gmail.com by the deadline.

SHOW DATES:  November 28, 2015 – January 31, 2016

ENTRY FEE:  None

SALES: T-shirts, prints and decks will be for sale during the exhibit. Work not sold during exhibit will be for sale online for a year through Dark Slide online stores. Proceeds (after expenses) will be split between artists, art gallery & Dubuque’s new skate park.  Email for details.

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

Learn more from Dubuque Area Arts Collective!