Mar -Capturing the Ordinary- Laura in charge

 

Ordinary and mundane objects and activities have been the subject matter of paintings dating back to the beginning of civilization. A flower, a piece of fruit or an eating utensil can become a spectacular work of art when treated with curiosity and close attention to detail. Any common item can become a masterpiece when viewed close up and turned into an artistic composition.

 

What do you see that is both ordinary and spectacular? Art in any medium is welcome.

 

Open to all Mendocino and Lake County residents, $10 fee for each entry (limit of 3), with checks made out to Art Center Ukiah. Completed entry forms and all ready-to-hang work (NO sawtooth hangers) must be delivered for jurying to the Corner Gallery (201 S State St in Ukiah) on Tuesday March 4 between 11 and 5 or on Wednesday March 5 between 11 and noon. Artists are encouraged to email photos of their submissions to acuentries@yahoo.com by the middle of February for possible inclusion in the publicity for the show. Entry fee check will be returned with any work not accepted in the show.  

All unsold work must be picked up from the gallery at the end of the show on Saturday March 29 or Tuesday April 1, 11-5.

 

The First Friday opening of this show is March 7, from 5-8pm.

 

 

 

 

Apr- Elements- Jacquie in charge, Corine assisting

 

The four elements of Earth, Air, Fire and Water are basic to our very life. Art depicting these elements shows up in every medium, every culture and through every time. Our gorgeous environment is composed of these elements, so this is a chance for artists in all mediums to celebrate the stunning beauty and the incredible power that we see around us, in all of its magical forms. Both two and three-dimensional art in any medium will be accepted.

 

Open to all Mendocino and Lake County residents, $10 fee for each entry (limit of 3), with checks made out to Art Center Ukiah. Completed entry forms and all ready-to-hang work (NO sawtooth hangers) must be delivered for jurying to the Corner Gallery (201 S State St in Ukiah) on Tuesday April 1 between 11 and 5 or on Wednesday April 2 between 11 and noon. Artists are encouraged to email photos of their submissions to acuentries@yahoo.com by the middle of February for possible inclusion in the publicity for the show. Entry fee check will be returned with any work not accepted in the show.  

All unsold work must be picked up from the gallery at the end of the show on Saturday April 26 or Tuesday April 29, 11-5.

 

The First Friday opening of this show is April 4, from 5-8pm.

 

 

 

May- high school photography show- sponsored by Phil Gary and Donna Mecca

 

Art Center Ukiah and the Corner Gallery are proud to celebrate the talent of our high school photography students by featuring their work in both the ACU space and the gallery’s front windows for the month of May.

 

The First Friday opening for this show is May 2, from 5-8pm.

 

 

June- PRIDE-  Laura in charge

 

During PRIDE month we would like to take a look at the opposite, yet related issues of diversity and unity. Each human being is an individual, unlike anyone else on the planet, yet none of us can thrive without a strong sense of acceptance, community and unity. Can we, as artists, tell our own stories through our art, and/or support our LBGTQ friends and neighbors to help erase prejudice?

 

How do you visualize the intersection of diversity and unity in your chosen medium? What images represent one or the other… or both.. in your mind?

 

Open to all Mendocino and Lake County residents, $10 fee for each entry (limit of 3), with checks made out to Art Center Ukiah. Completed entry forms and all ready-to-hang work (NO sawtooth hangers) must be delivered for jurying to the Corner Gallery (201 S State St in Ukiah) on Tuesday June 3 between 11 and 5 or on Wednesday June 4 between 11 and noon. Artists are encouraged to email photos of their submissions to acuentries@yahoo.com by the middle of February for possible inclusion in the publicity for the show. Entry fee check will be returned with any work not accepted in the show.  

All unsold work must be picked up from the gallery at the end of the show on Saturday June 28 or Tuesday July 1, 11-5.

 

The First Friday opening of this show is June 6, from 5-8pm.

 

 

 

 

 

July- Chair Affair- Katie and Jill in charge

 

This exciting fundraiser is back by popular demand. Local artists are invited to donate their time and talent to turn any kind of chair into a sellable work of art, with all proceeds going to ACU. Any medium is welcome, but the resulting art must be a functional chair. The chairs will be on display for the entire month of July, each with a bid sheet attached for the silent auction. The highest bidder for each chair will be able to claim their prize at the end of the silent auction, which is Friday July 25 at 5pm.

 

Local businesses sponsor all of the chairs, It is their generous donations that help make this event a success for ACU. Each chair will carry a sign that denotes its sponsor. 

 

The public is invited to come into the gallery throughout the month to enjoy the show and vote for their favorite chair. The winning artist will receive a $100 cash prize. 

 

A limited number of chairs are available at ACU, or artists can provide their own. Please contact Katie Gibbs at acuentries.com if you plan to submit a chair, need help getting an old chair or know someone who would like to be an official sponsor of a chair.

 

Open to all Mendocino and Lake County residents. Completed paperwork must be turned in by Saturday, June 14. Completed chairs must be delivered to the gallery by 5pm on Saturday, July 2. 

 

Any unsold work must be picked up from the gallery at the end of the show on Saturday July 26 between 11 and 5, or Tuesday July 29 between 11 and noon.

 

The First Friday opening of this show is July 11, 5-8 PM

 

 

 

 

Aug- The Face of Freedom - Jacquie and Katie in charge)

 

What does freedom look like to you? Who or what inspires you? We are living in tumultuous times, both at home and internationally. And, as always, there are brave souls who step up to speak their truth, fight for freedom and call out injustices. There are also ideas, movements and organizations that make a difference. 

 

You can depict your chosen subject in any medium. We are hoping for portraits, collages, paintings, sculptures, paper mache… anything that provides a platform for you to share your response.

 

Open to all Mendocino and Lake County residents, $10 fee for each entry (limit of 3), with checks made out to Art Center Ukiah. Completed entry forms and all ready-to-hang work (NO sawtooth hangers) must be delivered for jurying to the Corner Gallery (201 S State St in Ukiah) on Tuesday July 29 between 11 and 5 or on Wednesday July 30 between 11 and noon. Artists are encouraged to email photos of their submissions to acuentries@yahoo.com by the middle of June for possible inclusion in the publicity for the show. Entry fee check will be returned with any work not accepted in the show.  

 

All unsold work must be picked up from the gallery at the end of the show on Saturday August 30 or Tuesday September 2, 11-5.

 

The First Friday opening of this show is August 1, from 5-8pm.

 

 

 

Sept-  We Are You- the Complicated Issues of Homelessness- Laura in charge, sponsored by Karen and Norman Rosen

 

Part of this show will be the result of a year-long collaborative process, entitled “We Are You,” between four local artists (Laura Fogg, Betty Lacy, Janet Rosen and Melissa Eleftherion Carr) and individuals who are receiving services from Ukiah’s Building Bridges emergency shelter and homeless resource program. 

 

Local artists are also invited to take a visual dive into their response to the complicated issue of homelessness. Art in any medium will be accepted, both two and three-dimensional.

 

Open to all Mendocino and Lake County residents, $10 fee for each entry (limit of 3), with checks made out to Art Center Ukiah. Completed entry forms and all ready-to-hang work (NO sawtooth hangers) must be delivered for jurying to the Corner Gallery (201 S State St in Ukiah) on Tuesday September 2 between 11 and 5 or on Wednesday September 3 between 11 and noon. Artists are encouraged to email photos of their submissions to acuentries@yahoo.com by the middle of August for possible inclusion in the publicity for the show. Entry fee check will be returned with any work not accepted in the show.  

 

All unsold work must be picked up from the gallery at the end of the show on Saturday September 27 or Tuesday September 30, 11-5.

 

The First Friday opening of this show is September 5, from 5-8pm.

 

 

Oct- Pushing the Limits of Paper- Kate and Katie in charge

 

Paper is a centuries-old medium that supports a wide variety of artistic expression. It is also an art form unto itself. Currently there is a robust and inventive use of paper as an art medium.

 

What kind of art do you do with paper? Are you a paper maker? Do you weave, sew or make baskets with paper? Do you create cards, altered books, collages, masks or Zines? Do you work with paper mache or paper clay? We want to see the amazing creations you’ve got in two or three dimensions.

 

Open to all Mendocino and Lake County residents, $10 fee for each entry (limit of 3), with checks made out to Art Center Ukiah. Completed entry forms and all ready-to-hang work (NO sawtooth hangers) must be delivered for jurying to the Corner Gallery (201 S State St in Ukiah) on Tuesday September 30 between 11 and 5 or on Wednesday October 1 between 11 and noon. Artists are encouraged to email photos of their submissions to acuentries@yahoo.com by the middle of September for possible inclusion in the publicity for the show. Entry fee check will be returned with any work not accepted in the show.  

 

All unsold work must be picked up from the gallery at the end of the show on Saturday November 1 or Tuesday November 4, 11-5.

 

The First Friday opening of this show is October 3, from 5-8pm.

 

 

 

Nov- Quick Draw- Jacquie in charge

 

Quick Draw is by invitation only. This event is a proven crowd favorite, and it will return to ACU for another whirl this year. Participating artists will set up their easels on First Friday and draw live models throughout the evening. It’s a special opportunity for members of the public to witness the process of talented artists creating a likeness of a person from start to finish. The participating artists will all have finished examples of their work up on the walls, in addition to the sketches they create during the evening.

 

The First Friday opening of this show is November 7, from 5-8pm.

 

 

 

Dec- Gifts from Home- Katie and Jill in charge

 

December is the month of giving for many cultures and religions. We will focus on original, locally made and reasonably priced objects of art for all of your gift giving plans. We are proud to present this opportunity for people to shop locally and support our hometown artists. 

 

We are looking for high quality ceramic, wood and metal pieces;  small paintings, scarves, quilts, jewelry, felted objects, handmade greeting cards and ornaments… to name a few. 

 

Open to all Mendocino and Lake County residents, $10 fee for each entry (limit of 3), with checks made out to Art Center Ukiah. Please submit art that is 14” square or less. Jewelry and very small items can be grouped in a frame or other display and be charged as a single entry.

 

Completed entry forms and all ready-to-hang work (NO sawtooth hangers) must be delivered for jurying to the Corner Gallery (201 S State St in Ukiah) on Tuesday December 3 between 11 and 5 or on Wednesday December 4 between 11 and noon. Artists are encouraged to email photos of their submissions to acuentries@yahoo.com by the middle of November for possible inclusion in the publicity for the show. Entry fee check will be returned with any work not accepted in the show.  

 

All unsold work must be picked up from the gallery at the end of the show on Saturday December 27 or Tuesday December 30, 11-5.

 

The First Friday Holiday Party and opening of this show is December 5, from 5-8pm.