Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Metamorphosis

METAMORPHOSIS

March 28 – April 30 2010

Metamorphosis opens Sunday, March 28  at JRAC. This exhibit challenged area artists to create art work based on the idea of transformation or change. Over 50 works of art in all media both two and three dimensional comprise this most diverse exhibit.

Over the years artists have done this in many ways. One example would be MC Escher's tessellation showing a flying bird metamorphosing into a fish. The painter Monet had a different take on change when he painted a series of haystacks showing how light at different times of day created new and changing images of the same subject.

Many digital artists manipulate images to transform them into something new. Other artists take familiar objects and recycle them; transforming them into new images. It is exciting to see how the artists have created work based on this idea.

Doug DeLind of Mason, Michigan, well known for his clay work,was most inspired and submitted two pieces.  He  relates, “My two pieces represent a metamorphosis because the life drawing on brown paper was rolled on to  a slab of clay and the drawing transferred. I then used the drawing on the clay like a ‘Cartoon’ to incise the clay on the drawing lines. The slab was then divided into tiles and allowed to dry, then bisque fired, then glazed and raku fired.  So you have the drawing metamorphosed into a clay tile piece.” 

The exhibit is open daily, including Easter Sunday, from 1-4 pm at the Jordan River Art Center, 301 Main St. East Jordan.  Cynthia Tschudy serves as curator and for information contact her at 231-544-6167 or at ctschudy@torchlake.com.

Cynthia Tschudy      Judy Worgess

Doug DeLind

Scholarship Show Application Form

Scholarship Show Application Form

Students must complete the application by April 10, 2010. Go the "Contact Us" page on this website and click on the "Scholarship Application Form" and it will take you to the form that you can fill out online and submit to JRAC. Your art teacher and/or guidance councelor should have these forms as well. If you have questions please contact Cynthia Tschudy at 231-544-6167 or ctschudy@torchlake.com.

The Jordan River Arts Council is pleased to announce the Scholarship Competition for 2010. Three scholarships plus three honorable mention awards will be given. The Exhibit will take place at the Jordan River Arts Center May 16 through June 11.  An opening reception will be from 1:00-4:00 pm on Sunday May 16. Awards will be announced at 2:00 pm. Students must be present to receive any award.

     The Betty Osborne Scholarship of $1500 is awarded to a High School Senior

     upon receipt of their first semester grades, pursuing the study of art at college

     The Pearl in Hand Scholarship of $1000 is given by artist Betty Beeby to a

      High School Senior upon receipt of their first semester grades, pursuing the

      study of art at college  (see requirements for this Scholarship below)

     The Huckle Award of $750 is given to a High School Junior or Senior

     Three Honorable Mentions of $100 are given to High Schools Juniors or

        Seniors

Requirements

1. Students must complete the application or apply online at www.jordanriverarts.com by Friday, April 10, 2010. Mailed applications go to the address at the top of the page, attention: Cynthia Tschudy

2. Students must submit between 3 to 5 works of art in any medium. Size is not limited but works should be ready for hanging. Works must be original. No derivatives (copies of other artist’s work) will be accepted. The enclosed labels should be affixed to the back of each work and accompanied by an entry inventory, also enclosed.

These works are due at the Art Center Wednesday, May 6 between 3:00 – 5:00 pm

 Note: The Pearl in Hand Scholarship has some other specific requirements, please read the enclosed explanation carefully.

Thank you for your consideration. We are planning on an outstanding exhibition. Please contact me with any questions.

The Pearl in Hand Scholarship

Given by artist Betty Beeby

Requirements

1.     State three reasons why you want to be an artist and continue your education in the field of art. These should be personal answers coming from your heart.  Use a separate piece of paper and attach this to your application.

2.     Attach a letter of recommendation from your art teacher or other adult who supports your interest in furthering your education in art. 

3.     Select one of the subjects below and create an 8.5 x 11 drawing to bring to your interview with Betty Beeby.  In this drawing you want to show both skills and creativity.  Use the drawing medium that best suits your talents and choice of subject matter.

                     An original alphabet

                     New Body Armor

              A cake with wild icing

              A Salvador Dali beach towel ( in his style)

              A whimsical family crest

                     A Picasso version of a subject

                     A child’s toy

                     Grief

                     Intolerance

                     A way to protect the environment

                     Celebrating the beauty and wild life around us

The Arts Council will arrange an interview between you and Betty Beeby at the art center between May 10 and May 14. Be prepared to show your drawing, discuss your work and your goals as an artist.  (Betty is a wonderful and easy person to talk to, so don’t be intimidated by this)