BACKGROUND:
In “The Hidden Life of Trees: What They Feel, What They Communicate – Discoveries from a Secret World,” forest scientist Peter Wohlleben writes about the secret language of the trees, the forest ecosystems and the fungal communication of the ancient forests. Through the exploration of communication systems between the trees the botanical world and us, members of Los Angeles Printmaking Society & special guests will investigate the themes of plant intelligence, hidden communication and the transcendent connections between us and the natural world.
We hope to challenge our membership to explore this theme and take this as an opportunity to push the limits of printmaking and their own artistic practice. This exhibition will include the best in both traditional and experimental techniques in contemporary printmaking, including works on paper, installation, and other multi-media approaches to printmaking. Printmaking should be the primary process used to create the work for jury. Work that does not need a wall is also encouraged.
CALENDAR:
Submissions to https://betweenusandthetrees.a...: March 10, 2023
Jury Notification: March, 16, 2023*
*NOTE: DUE TO THE TIGHT DEADLINE, WE ENCOURAGE ARTISTS TO HAVE WORK READY TO SEND UPON NOTIFICATION BY THE JUROR.
Exhibition Dates: April 1 - April 27, 2023
Reception for Artists: April 1, 3:00 - 6:00 PM
Earth Day Events: April 22nd, 1:00 - 3:00 PM
John Greco, The Forest is My Home, Mixed Media Monoprint
JUROR: John Greco, Artist, Master Printer and Owner of Josephine Press:
John Greco began his art training in the early 1970's, studying printmaking with Glen Brunken, Will Petersen, and Dan Rohn. He graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Art from Slippery Rock University and received his Master of Fine Arts in Printmaking from Kent State University. He has taught courses in Art and Photography at the American Intercontinental University, Kent State University, Slippery Rock University and the University of Southern California. He has exhibited extensively in the US and abroad; his work is included in both public and private collections.
Through his Josephine Press established in 1984 to provide a center for artists to explore their creative potential in printmaking and to publish fine art editions, artist, and master printer, John Greco has collaborated with Raymond Pettibon, Edgar Heap of Birds, John Cage, Meg Cranston, Muramasa Kudo, Michael McMillen, Joseph Piasentin, Nancy Riegelman, Arturo Segundo and Paul Soldner. In 1989, he established the Christopher John Gallery in conjunction with Josephine Press to represent and exhibit the works of innovative artists and printmakers to extend his love for printmaking and investing in the artists of his community. Greco taught Drawing and Printmaking at Santa Monica College and served on the Board of the Los Angeles Printmaking Society for 23 years.
http://josephinepress.com/
VENUE:
Center for Arts Eagle Rock (CFAER)
2225 Colorado Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA
Cfaer.org / info@cfaer.org
Director: Melinda Ann Farrell
ELIGIBILITY: Open to All of LAPS Membership!
This CALL is open to all members of the Los Angeles Printmaking Society in good standing with up to date 2023 membership. For any questions on eligibility for entry, please contact LAPSLIST@gmail.com. Work previously shown at the Canter for the Arts Eagle Rock is not eligible for consideration.
AWARDS:
The Los Angeles Printmaking Society is pleased to announce a Juror’s Award of $500 and 2 Honorable Mentions of $100 each will be awarded.
FRAMING:
Art needs to be ready to install. Frames are optional however artists must take responsibility to provide secure alternative installation, hardware and instructions. Once jury is complete, we can work with artists needing special installation.
SHIPPING/DELIVERY:
All accepted artwork may be shipped to the Center for Arts Eagle Rock, 2225 Colorado Blvd, L.A. CA 90041, to arrive between March 22, 23 and 24, 2023.
Accepted work must be shipped in a reusable shipping container or tube and include a paid return shipping label. Local artists accepted into the exhibition may deliver wrapped artwork to Center for Arts Eagle Rock, 2225 Colorado Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90041 between March 22 and 24, 2023. To schedule a drop-off time email info@cfaer.org or call 323 561-3044 x 223.
INSURANCE AND LIABILITY:
Work is insured by LAPS while at CFAER. Artist is responsible for the artwork while in transit. CFAER is not liable for any damages to artwork at any time in transit, during the exhibition and pickup or shipment back to artist. Artist and LAPS are the insurers of record for the show.
SALES:
Sales are encouraged, but artwork need not be for sale. CFAER will keep a 30% commission on any artwork sold. Sale price on entry form must include commission and cannot be changed after acceptance. All artwork will remain in the exhibition through April 27, 2023.
PROMOTION:
Submission to this exhibition constitutes an agreement on the part of the entrant to listed conditions and the use of images for publicity purposes by CFAER and the Los Angeles Printmaking Society. The exhibition will be posted on social media and on the website and wherever possible artist members will receive credit for artwork. We encourage our members to share the exhibition on their social media as well.
LIMITS:
Size limits of 20” x 24” are suggested due to costs of shipping and space limitations for exhibition. Work that does not need a wall is also encouraged. Limit of 3 Artworks for consideration. Work has to have been created within the last year. Work previously shown at the Canter for the Arts Eagle Rock is not eligible for consideration.
INSTALLATIONS:
We ask that artists proposing installations provide detailed instructions or be on hand to help with the installation. Accepted entries that differ from the submitted image or are unfit for display when delivered, may be excluded.
ABOUT:
LOS ANGELES PRINTMAKING SOCIETY
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Since its founding in 1963, the Los Angeles Printmaking Society has grown into a national artist-run membership organization that is devoted to presenting state of the art printmaking exhibitions to the public.
CENTER FOR THE ARTS EAGLE ROCK
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The mission of Center for the Arts Eagle Rock is to innovative in providing access to inclusive multidisciplinary arts to the communities of Northeast Los Angeles to celebrate the transformative power of the arts in support each other’s idenities, talents and dignity.
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