Thank you to everyone who bought and made SQUARES! for our fundraiser
If you opted to pick up your SQUARES, please come tomorrow, Sunday, Oct 25, between 1–4pm to the Art Alliance Art Center and pick them up!
If you opted to have your artwork shipped, it will be shipped this coming week!
And THANK YOU so much! You have helped us tremendously. We appreciate all you do for The Art Alliance, your community art center.
The Abstraction Show is back!
Please sign up to enter this annual favorite, jurored this year by Brice Brown (see bio below). This year the show will be hung at the Art Alliance Art Center and will have a sign up sheet for viewing with a limited number of people allowed per time slot. The Show will also be featured in a Kunstmatrix online 3D Gallery format.
Last Day to Enter is NOVEMBER 5th by NOON.
Click here to enter online! Click here to Enter Online!
Click here for a PDF of the entry form.
Either
— fill and sign the PDF and email to the Art Alliance at artalliance05@gmail.com; or
— print out and mail to us PO BOX 811, Lemont PA 16851; or
— drop by the office at 824 Pike Street Lemont PA in the office at the back of The Gallery Shop.
Entry Fees
Student (college or high school) $20; Member $30; Non-member $40
Show Dates & Hours
The exhibit will be open by appointment only. Check back for link to Sign Up Genius.
November 14, 15, 21 & 22 (Saturdays & Sundays)
Virtual Reception on Nov 20, 7pm
Please join us for a virtual reception and announcement of awards on Nov. 20 at 7:00 pm.
Check back for a link to the reception.
Receiving & Retrieving Work
Artists must deliver their work to the Art Alliance by appointment only and while wearing a mask on Wednesday, Nov 11. Watch your email for information about scheduling an appointment for delivery. Please have labels completed and attached (see PDF application linked here).
Abstraction Show 2020 Juror
BRICE BROWN
Born 1972 Louisville, KY (USA)
Lives and works in New York City, NY and Milton, PA
Email: studio@bricebrown.com
Website: www.bricebrown.com
Wikipedia page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brice_Brown
BIOGRAPHY
Brice Brown has exhibited nationally and internationally, and his work has been reviewed in the New York Times, Artforum, Art in America, Artnews, National Public Radio, and The Village Voice, among others. He has held residencies at Yaddo, Virginia Center for Creative Arts, and the Vermont Studio Center, and has been a visiting artist/lecturer at Pratt Institute, Bucknell University, Dartmouth College, Carnegie Mellon University, Williams College, and Drew University. His work in public collections includes the International Collage Center at Mount Holyoke College, Speed Art Museum, the Baltimore Museum of Art, Dartmouth College, Swope Art Museum, and Yale University. Brown has curated numerous exhibitions, and has founded Milton Art Bank (MAB), an experimental art space located in a converted bank building. He has also launched two artist-run art journals, The Sienese Shredder (2006-2010), and Tether (2014-2019). As a writer, Brown was a regular art critic for the New York Sun newspaper (2006-2009), and for City Arts newspaper (2009-2010), and has also contributed essays for exhibition catalogues. He received a BA from Dartmouth College and an MFA from Pratt Institute, and also studied at the Chautauqua School of Art.
Brown works across mediums and genres and his artistic practice has been described as “somewhere between theory and practice. It materializes concepts, makes ideas and multiplies variations of meaning as it enfolds ‘theory’ with/in ‘practice’ in a vital, corporeal exchange with bodies in the world. The form of Brown’s work, then, is the engagement of the viewer with the work rather than the works themselves as disembodied objects. His work may point to a much more phenomenological understanding of the world in which the identity of objects is deeply intertwined with those who view them” (Alpesh Kantilal Patel, catalog essay for HOMUNCULUS).
Last Day to Enter is NOVEMBER 5th by NOON.
Intersession Art Classes begin week of Nov 9
Starting the week of November 10, this intersession session runs different numbers weeks depending on the class. Check class specifics for details.
Click here for all the classes or on each individual class for that class:
Drawing with Inks with Jennifer Kane, 11/10–12–22, Tuesdays, 1–4pm
A fun class that will feature India and watercolor inks. You will
be drawing with Chinese brushes and dip pens as well as exploring
a variety of techniques for creating washes and areas of texture.
This is a medium that allows the artist to work quickly and
enjoy spontaneous results. Welcoming returning and new students,
Jennifer designs her classes around each current group.
Supplies: Images or objects to use as reference, paint brushes,pens with nibs, Viva paper towels, x-acto knife, masking tape, permanent India ink, and paper to draw on.
Oil Painting: Exploring All Subjects with Susan Nicholas, 11/11–11/18, Wednesdays, 1–4pm
Award-Winning Artist, Susan Nicholas Gephart returns to provide instruction in oil painting. In addition to the accomplishments above, she is a Dedicated Workshop Instructor for Gamallin Oils and is a demonstrator of Jack Richeson art supplies. Classes will include a short inspirational demonstration designed to kick-start you into the creative spirt and explore new possibilities.
Each artist must contact the instructor prior to class start, so Susan can get to know you and your class goals in order to prepare for her demonstrations.
Pastel Painting: Exploring All Subjects with Susan Nicholas, 11/11–11/18, Wednesdays, 9am–12pm
Join Award-Winning Artist, Susan Nicholas Gephart in an upbeat class discovering how to see beyond the obvious within the landscape or subject of your choice. Learn how to use your photos, sketches, and studies for inspiration to create a finished studio painting. This class welcomes the beginner, and will enrich and challenge the experienced painter. Susan has been working in pastels since the 1980’s, and has a BFA from Penn State University. Classes will include a short inspirational demonstration designed to kick-start you into the creative spirit and explore news possibilities.
Each artist must contact the instructor prior to class start, so Susan can get to know you and your class goals in order to prepare for her demonstrations.
Beginning Drawing with Erica Parsons, 11/24–12/15, Tuesdays, 6:30–9:00pm
This drawing class will focus on different techniques to help improve your skills to create more realistic works of art. It will teach perspective through shading and gradation techniques using graphite pencils to achieve more lifelike images within your drawings. It will go over tools and tricks to help you create realistic works, building on skills learned within the class, and a variety of projects will also take place within this four-week course.
Intersession Pop-Up Classes
Check out these Friday ZOOM Pop-Up Art Classes with Nicole Packard
Click here for all the classes or on each individual class for that class:
Birds in Watercolors — Oct 23, 7–9pm
Learn the basics watercolor painting while creating your own version of a colorful bird painting. No need to leave your home, artist Nicole Packard will be leading you through the process over Zoom.
Required Supplies
You will need a set of watercolor paints (tubes or palette), a paintbrush, a pencil, and a sheet of watercolor paper.
Flowers in Acrylics — Oct 30, 7–9pm
Have you always wanted to try acrylic painting? Now you can do it from the comfort of your home through this zoom class. Learn the basics of acrylic painting while making your own version of this flower picture. You will need a small canvas (suggested sizes: 10x10in, 6x8in, or 8x10in), acrylic paint, paint palette, paint brushes, and a pencil. If you would like to try using a palette knife, artist Nicole Packard will help you adapt your painting for palette knife application.
Required Supplies
You will need a small canvas (suggested sizes: 10x10in, 6x8in, or 8x10in), acrylic paint, paint palette, paint brushes, and a pencil. If you would like to try using a palette knife, artist Nicole Packard will help you adapt your painting for palette knife application.
Abstract Landscapes in Acrylics — Nov 6, 7–9pm
Have you always wanted to try acrylic painting? Now you can do it from the comfort of your home through this zoom class. Learn the basics of acrylic painting while making your own version of this landscape painting. You will need one small canvas (suggested sizes: 12x12in 14x10in, 10x10in, 6x8in, or 8x10in), acrylic paint, paint palette, paint brushes, and a pencil. If you would like to try using a palette knife, artist Nicole Packard will help you adapt your painting for palette knife application.
Required Supplies
You will need one small canvas (suggested sizes: 12x12in 14x10in, 10x10in, 6x8in, or 8x10in), acrylic paint, paint palette, paint brushes, and a pencil. If you would like to try using a palette knife, artist Nicole Packard will help you adapt your painting for palette knife application
Winter Holiday Printmaking Mini Workshops, Nov 12 & 19!
HOLIDAY THEMED PRINTMAKING via ZOOM (2 part workshop)
November 12 & 19 (Thursdays)
Click here to choose 1-4 pm OR
Click here to choose 6-9 pm
Using the easy to learn and “accessible for all” gelli plate printmaking technique you will be carefully guided through a number of methods of making holiday themed cards or small artworks suitable for gifting in time for the winter holidays. Anyone located within the State College area can pick up a ‘Student Tool Kit” including a gelli plate and brayer. You will need to provide your own papers and acrylic paints and return the tool kit after the course is finished. If you are located outside of State College you are welcome to join but you will need to provide your own gelli plate and brayer. A detailed list of texture making materials and other items you will need – but probably already have – will be sent out in good time before the first lesson. Note: All denominations and beliefs are welcome.
Downtown Holiday Art Walk Anyone?
Several Centre County art organizations are considering a Holiday Art Walk Market in Downtown State College over the weekends of November 27-29 and December 3-6, 2020.
The juried event would be hosted in several vacant storefronts throughout Downtown State College. Artists would be assigned to a location along with 2-3 other artists. Each location would be limited to 25 walk-in guests at a time and mask-wearing would be required of all guests per Borough ordinances.
Artists would need to be on site, designate a sales representative, or make arrangements with another artist to take sales on their behalf for the entirety of the Walk. While details are still forthcoming, we are hopeful that this event would assist both local artists and downtown retailers during this unusual holiday season.
The event would be promoted by several local art organizations along with the Downtown State College Improvement District.
Please take a moment to let us know if you would be interested/able to sell your work at this potential event by completing this quick survey ASAP!
OR if don’t have a Google account PLEASE EMAIL Amy Frank at The Makery at hello@themakerypa.com.
Thank you!
Eric Markievich’s Show at the BAM
“Recycled Illusions on the Path to Singularity” — artist Eric Markievich
This body of work is inspired by contemplations on cycles of life, the interplay of spiritual and material realms, and the rise and fall of the machines. All portrayed in a fun parody like manner, of course. Perhaps a Sci-Fi show of sorts, however, by all means deep philosophical and existential questions abound.
September CentreArts is out!
In this issue, check out …
Fall Classes at the Makery & the Art Alliance. New Awesome Award, conversations on race and a light installation at 3 Dots Downtown. 2 Featured Art Alliance artists, SQUARE is coming! Fall workshops and more…
Click here for an online version (you can also get a PDF if you look at the bottom of the window for the download symbol)
Online galleries are still up for your viewing pleasure!
Visit our Rings & Things virtual gallery, up now!
Check out our virtual tour of the show that was in our Gallery.
On our gallery website:
See our online gallery of the art that was at the Kish Bank.
Visit our online Stay At Home Gallery filled with work by Art Alliance Artists working during this pandemic
October 2020
Fall Colors in Watercolor – in-person in Lemont 10/14–11/4 (4 weeks)
Fall Colors in Watercolor - in-person in Lemont Wednesdays, 1–4pm Art Center in Lemont with Lena Thynell During this four week watercolor class, we will paint our beautiful Pennsylvania landscape in fall colors. Students are welcome to bring their own photos. Beginners as well as more experienced students are welcome. Required Supplies For list of supplies please email instructor. Instructor Lena Thynell Instructor -- Lena Thynell 814-777-8532 email: lena@lenathynellwatercolor.com website: www.lenathynellwatercolor.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/lenathynellwatercolor Lena Thynell is an art instructor at…
Find out more »Stained Glass – in-person in Lemont 9/16–11/4 (8 weeks)
Stained Glass - in-person in Lemont Wednesdays, 6–9pm 9/16–11/4 with Ken Plattner All levels welcome. Beginners will make a small project to learn the basics of copper foil and stained glass work. Experienced and returning students can continue with prior pieces or begin a new project. Call Ken about materials before the first class. Ken Plattner 814-360-8571 abbeysg@chilitech.com
Find out more »Acrylic Painting 2.0 – online via zoom 9/17–11/5 (8 weeks)
Acrylic Painting 2.0 - online via zoom Thursdays, 9am–12pm 9/17–11/5 with Bob Placky This class is recommended for seasoned artists and students who have taken Acrylic 101 and feel comfortable painting with acrylics. This class will focus on idea development using a theme while we survey three major art styles. Explorations in Realism, Abstraction and Surrealism will develop an approach to planning a final painting as well as evolve ways to advance an "artist voice". The class will expand on…
Find out more »Bookbinding: 4 Simple Techniques – Online – afternoon session 10/15–11/5 (4 weeks)
Bookbinding: 4 Simple Techniques - Online - afternoon session Thursdays, 1–4pm 10/14–11/5 with Ingrid Booz Morejohn Program Description There is something special about gathering loose pieces of paper into bound form, finishing them with a beautiful cover and holding the result in the hand that made it. Do you have a pile of gelli plate prints you don’t know what to do with? Printed or painted art work on paper? Journal pages or personal writings? Collaged scrapbook pages? Travel ephemera?…
Find out more »Machines, Monsters & Monuments (4 week Sat Zoom Class for kids 5–10)
Machines, Monsters & Monuments 4-week Zoom Saturday class for ages 5–10 10/17–11/7 with Julia Nelson Using our imagination and lots of found objects we will create a wild collection of 3D art and learn about the artists who use the same materials.
Find out more »November 2020
Exploring Oil Painting – in-person in Lemont 9/14–11/2
Exploring Oil Painting - in-person in Lemont Mondays, 9am–12noon at the Art Center in Lemont with Marisa Eichman Kupiec In this class we'll be exploring and developing our skills in different oil painting approaches and techniques. We'll increase our knowledge of brushwork, blending, layering, values, colors, edges, composition, various styles of underpainting, and glazing, etc. Direct and Indirect Painting - we'll look at the different skillsets and approaches for each. We'll steal some techniques from the Classical traditions too. I'll…
Find out more »Drawing With Inks – Online via zoom 9/15–11/3 (8 weeks)
Drawing With Inks - Online via zoom Tuesdays, 1–4pm 9/15–11/3 with Jennifer Kane A fun class that will feature India and watercolor inks. You will be drawing with Chinese brushes and dip pens as well as exploring a variety of techniques for creating washes and areas of texture. This is a medium that allows the artist to work quickly and enjoy spontaneous results. Welcoming returning and new students, Jennifer designs her classes around each current group. We are having a…
Find out more »
The Abstraction Show 2020
Click here to pay online
Click here for a PDF
to fill out and email to artalliance05@gmail.com or mail to PO Box 811, Lemont, PA 16851 or drop by the office at 824 Pike Street, Lemont at the back of The Gallery Shop.
due to the AA Nov 5th!
Intersession Art Classes!
Starting the week of November 10, this intersession session runs different numbers weeks depending on the class. Check class specifics for details.
Click here for all the classes or on each individual class for that class:
Drawing with Inks with Jennifer Kane
Oil Painting: Exploring All Subjects with Susan Nicholas
Pastel Painting: Exploring All Subjects with Susan Nicholas
Beginning Drawing with Erica Parsons
Sign up today for Ingrid’s Holiday-Themed Printmaking Workshop (2 parts)!
Click the following to sign up for
Option 1: 11/12 & 11/19, 1–4pm on Thursdays
Click the following to sign up for
Option 2: 11/12 & 11/19, 6–8:30pm on Thursdays
Check out the September CentreArts magazine Online! Your local guide to art events and activities in State College and beyond. Also, a link to our page with previous editions.