July 2017: IAA in Brief / Coming up

CALLS FOR ENTRY / OPPORTUNITIES more

• IAA Printmaking, Collage & Assemblage Exhibit call for art. REGISTRATION CLOSED due to unexpectedly large response.
• 2017 IAA National Animal Art Exhibit call for entries.  ENTRIES CLOSED July 27, 2017.. Prospectus.
• Irving Farmers Markets (opening July 1 at the Irving Arts Center and July 2 at Heritage Crossing) – for vendor applications visit http://fourseasonsmarkets.com/
• Volunteers needed for the IAA booth at the Irving Farmers Market at the Irving Arts Center –  held on 1st & 3rd Saturdays – 2 hour shifts 8:00 – 10:00, 10:00 – 12:00, 12:00 – 2:00. Opportunity to sell art & do demos. Upcoming dates: Aug. 5 & 19; Sept. 2, 16 & 30; Oct. 7, 21, & 28. Contact Michele Quarton at michele.quarton@gmail.com
• 2017 Art Connection Members Exhibit  entries due July 8 & 9. Prospectus: http://www.irvingartscenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Prospectus2017-web.pdf. Irving Arts Center, 4444 N. MacArthur, Irving.
• 2017 International Exhibition of Contemporary Islamic Art deadline July 16. Application through CaFE:  https://www.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=4347. Irving Arts Center, 4444 N. MacArthur, Irving.

• Exhibit Space – call for IAA Members The IAA Board is now doing exhibit space planning for 2018. Email to iaaexhibits@gmail.com a description of your intended exhibit, participating artists, some images, and your preferred months.

• Place your art in Irving locations! Contact CAAP Chair Frankie Sieloff Couch at 972-255-3468 or franki1930@aol.com if you would like to participate in the Corporate Art Appreciation Program. 
• Looking for other artist calls around DFW? Check ArtNewsDFW.com’s art competition calls, other opportunities, and the Art Deadlines Calendar.  For small craft fairs, check DFW Craft Shows.

MEETINGS more

• Meetings & Demonstrations are held on the 4th Tuesday at 6:45pm, September through May. Guests are welcome. 
• Sunday, June 11th, 2-4pm RECEPTION & AWARDS for 62nd IAA Members Juried Exhibit. 
  

EXHIBITS / EVENTS more

• June 25 – July 26 Tuesday Painters Annual Exhibit (East );  
  VET Member Exhibit (West)
  

• June 26 – Oct. 1 5th Annual IAA Summer Exhibit; West Irving Library 4444 W. Rochelle, Irving TX 75062
  
  

• July 15 – August 27 2017 IAA Winners Exhibit; Irving Art Center’s Dupree Lobby, 3333 N. MacArthur Blvd., Irving TX 75062 (Challenge entries included); July 16 Reception for the IAA Winners Exhibit 2-4pm

  

• July 30- Aug. 25 IAA Printmaking, Collage & Assemblage Exhibit (East);
  
• July 30- Aug. 25 IAA Board Annual Exhibit (West Gallery)

WORKSHOPS / CLASSES / ACTIVITIES more

• TUESDAYS Tuesday Painters FREE group hours: 10:30am – 3:30pm; contact tuesdaypainters@irvingart.org about
• July 7 Open Art Friday: Coloring Book Party – FREE! All ages welcome – contact irvingartassociation@gmail.com.  For group project announcements, click here.
• July 8 10am-12noon Paint Club with VET: Sunflowers. $25 cancelled
• July 15 Copic Art Club . Contact Instructor Laura Griffin to register at laura_griffin@yahoo.com. http://laura-griffin.com/blog/
• July 14 Open Art Friday: Paper Bead Necklaces  Supplies required. FREE! All ages welcome – contact irvingartassociation@gmail.com.  For group project announcements, click here.
• July 16 Open Art Sunday: Simple printmaking — with washable markers (and/or with foam). Supplies required. FREE! All ages welcome – contact irvingartassociation@gmail.com.  For group project announcements, click here.
• July 28 Open Art Friday: TBA. Supplies required. FREE! All ages welcome – contact irvingartassociation@gmail.com.  For group project announcements, click here.
• July 29, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Introduction to Free Motion Machine Embroidery with Leisa Rich. Workshop fee: $75
  (Discount for IAC Art Connection Members and Irving Art Association Members: $50). To register call 972.252.2787.
   Location: Irving Arts Center, 3333 N. MacArthur, Irving 75062.
  

FREE PAINTING & ART ACTIVITY GROUPS – Tuesday Painters (weekly), Open Art Night (1st, 2nd & 4th Friday eve.), Sunday Open Art (3rd Sun. afternoon) about

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DUES are due! JOIN NOW for 2017 – 2018  Membership year runs June 1st through May31st.

 

RESOURCES

• Contacts: Office Phone 972-721-2488 – email irvingartassociaton@gmail.com –
  for officers go to the Contacts page.
• Latest IAA NEWSLETTER click here
• CALENDAR: Exhibits * Meetings * Workshops
  
• PHOTO ALBUM – A photo view of IAA events. Email photos to irvingartassociation@gmail.com
  
• Join IAA, the most active art association in the metroplex with the most benefits. Time to join or renew: Membership Page.