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Annual Open Show 2011
Calligraphy 2011, the PSC non-juried annual member exhibit, was a success! The show was held March 1-25 in the Streff Gallery at Schoen Library on the beautiful Marylhurst University Campus. Over 40 attended the Artists’ Reception on Sunday March 6.
A total of 29 member calligraphers submitted 43 pieces to the show. The media were varied: watercolor, acrylic, inks, graphite, handmade paper, illustrations, books and other structures. Five pieces sold. Our guest book was filled with many positive comments. Thanks to all of you who contributed your pieces and time to make the show successful.
PSC is proud to announce the winners of the "People's Choice Award." The 63 votes cast by attendees to the exhibit resulted in a tie of seven votes each to two pieces:
- Jan Skopil’s "Gregg Shorthand," homage to the Shorthand writing method, done with gouache, sumi ink and Mitchell nibs on Fabriano Roma paper.
- Jacqui Koch’s "Words Both True & Kind," a quote from Buddah. One side is "sink art," done with automatic pen and sumi ink on Arches Textwove paper. The circle on the other side is Golden's Quinacrindone Gold with Golden's crackle and Lumiere gold paint.
Thanks to Co-Chairs Marianne Nelson and Angelina Cox for organizing the show and bringing all the details together. Special thanks to those who shared their time and expertise to hang the artwork: Carol DuBosch, Diane Flack, Judy Large, Meri Taylor, and Bev Wittkopp.
Updated July 18, 2011: PSC is honored to have an article about the show in the current issue of "Bound and Lettered," published by John Neal, Bookseller. Thanks to Carol DuBosch, Meri Taylor and Marianne Nelson for taking pictures of works in the exhibit. Marianne submitted 17 photos, 9 of which were published. Calligraphers whose work is featured are Meri Taylor, Jacqueline Koch, Connie McConnell, Carol DuBosch, Elaine Young, Donya Wyffles, and Jan Skopil.
[top: view from entrance. right: Jan Skopil. left: Jacqui Koch. Click to see larger.]
Original call for entries
March 01-25
Streff Gallery in Schoen Library
Marylhurst University
17600 Pacific Hwy (Hwy 43)
Marylhurst OR 97036Artist Reception: Sunday, March 06, 2-4 pm. If you plan to go see it at another time, please call the Marylhurst Library first (503-636-8141), as sometimes meetings are held in the gallery.
It's time again for our Annual Member Show! Please join us as we present our work to public viewing in the Streff Gallery at Marylhurst University. The gallery is located inside Schoen Library at beautiful Marylhurst University.
We have wall space and two display cases for books and other non-hanging calligraphic artwork.
All current members are invited to exhibit their calligraphic work for display.
Plus, John Neal has invited PSC to submit photos of some of the pieces for publication in "Bound & Lettered"!
Details
- Each artist may submit no more than 2 pieces of work for this non-juried show. Insurance for all work is the responsibility of the artist.
- All work must be matted, framed, and have a wire for hanging the piece (no "zee hooks).
- Items may be for sale. (Streff Gallery has a 30% commission rate on any sales of work during the exhibition, so price your pieces accordingly.)
- Please have two copies of the entry form: Place one on the back of your work and a copy on the outside packaging
- Please e-mail Marianne or Angelina with your intent to submit artwork so they might plan for hanging the exhibit
- All work must be delivered by Saturday, February 26.
West Side Drop-Off: Elaine Young, 890 Rosemont Rd., West Linn
East Side Drop-Off: Ingrid Slezak, 1934 NE Hancock, Portland- Please identify packaging with your name. And no peanuts please!
- All work must be taken down on Tuesday, March 29
QUESTIONS? Contact Co-chairs:
Marianne Nelson, manelson316@yahoo.com, 503-232-2825
Angelina Cox, jotsfromafar@gmail.comDownload the entry form for labels and other information.