Posted by cafpress on: Fri 7th Oct, 2011

The Santa Barbara Contemporary Arts Forum announces our annual open Call For Entries!

Online Applications Accepted: September 1 - October 14, 2011

Call For Entries (CFE) is an annual juried exhibition that encourages artists from the local community to produce newly commissioned work and is open to visual artists of all mediums currently living and working in Santa Barbara, Ventura, and San Luis Obispo Counties. Applicants may not be closely affiliated with CAF or have participated in a past CFE exhibition.

Three to six artists will be selected by a panel of jurors made up of artists and art professionals to exhibit new work in a group exhibition held at CAF in 2012. The panel of distinguished jurors includes: Grace Kook-Anderson, Curator at Laguna Art Museum, Laguna Beach, CA; John Spiak, Director/Chief Curator of the California State University, Fullerton, Grand Central Art Center, Santa Ana, CA; Shane Tolbert, Past CFE Artist, Houston, TX; and Geoff Tuck, Independent Art Writer, Los Angeles, CA. Selected artists will work with a curator through series of studio visits to propose and create new work.

Visit http://www.sbcaf.org/exhibitions/opportun.html for up-to-date details and online application.

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Posted by cafpress on: Tue 27th Sep, 2011

Monday, October 3, 7pm

Interested in getting your art exhibited in a gallery or museum setting, and want to know what to expect when working with a curator?  Join us to learn what curators look for when choosing an exhibiting artist, and hear from professional artists and curators themselves.  Moderated by Miki Garcia, Head Curator at Santa Barbara Contemporary Arts Forum, the panel will include Heather Jeno Silva, curator of the Forum Lounge performance series and assistant director of the UCSB Arts & Lectures series; Alejandro Casazi, UCSB professor, artist, and curator of PLATFORM; and Warren Schultheis, artist and curator of the annual SUPER SANTA BARBARA show.  If you are an art student or a self taught artist and you would like to be exhibiting, this event is not to be missed!

ADMISSION IS FREE

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Posted by cafpress on: Wed 22nd Jun, 2011

Elaine LeVasseur is a professional printmaker and a founding member of the Santa Barbara Printmakers.  She exhibited her own work from 1978 to 1998, and is now active as an independent curator, art collector, printmaking instructor and collaborative printer.  Her latest community project, The Home Show, Revisited Portfolio, was done in commemoration of her 60th birthday in 2011.  Le Vasseur and members of the Santa Barbara Printmakers did all 10 images using Solarplates (photo polymer plates) and printed either on an etching press or letter press.  The Home Show, Revisited Portfolio was organized to offer the Home Show, Revisited Los Angeles guest artists a unique opportunity to make a limited edition fine art print to accompany their in-home installation.

FREE!

July 14th 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

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Tags: Jennifer West, SOUL SURFER, 2011, Intaglio on Paper 8 x 10 in.

Posted by cafpress on: Wed 8th Jun, 2011

Community Event and Fundraiser: Friday, July 22, 6 pm - Saturday, July 23, 6 pm 

CAF is pulling an all-nighter for this 2nd annual, unique 24-hour drawing extravaganza! Artists will draw side by side with dabblers, providing a unique laboratory for sharing, creating, and participating in a community art experience.
Register to draw next to local contemporary art luminaries such as Ann Diener, Dane Goodman, Saul Gray-Hildenbrand, Kimberly Hahn, and Keith Pucinelli as well as children, community leaders, and others!  All drawings will be sold to the public at one of four prices ($25, $75, $150, and $300 plus tax) and proceeds will be divided among the participants and CAF. Drawing is broadly interpreted and artists of all disciplines, skill levels, and ages are encouraged to join us.

There will be a free, closing reception to celebrate the artists’ efforts and show off the remaining artwork on Sunday, July 24, 4-6 pm. Prospective drawers may sign up for any period of time throughout the 24 hours and must contact Nicole Biergiel at nbiergiel@sbcaf.org to register by July 1.  For more information visit sbcaf.org or call: (805) 966-5373 x102.

Support for this event is provided by Casa Magazine, City 2.0, Craft Essentials, The Graphic Vendor, Santa Barbara Independent, and Santa Barbara News-Press.

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Posted by cafpress on: Fri 8th Oct, 2010

Image:  Pascal Montsma, The Jack-o's

Friday, October 29, 6 pm
Pumpkin Carving Contest & Fall-Themed Kunin Wine Tasting

Join CAF and Kunin Wines for an evening of ghoulish delights just before the witching hour, when judges will select the most devious and delightful pumpkins and award special prizes.  Co-host Kunin Wines, known for some of the most exceptional vintages on the Central Coast, will offer tastings of their premiere selections, with a special focus on Autumnal pairings. Win prizes donated from Art Essentials, Aveda, California Pizza Kitchen,Coffee Cat, Lush, I.V. Drip, KCSB, Macy's, and Teavana.

This event is presented in association with the Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission and Santa Barbara Downtown Organization’s epicure.sb. 

FREE, ALL ARE INVITED TO ENTER A PUMPKIN!   Please submit your carved pumpkin at CAF between noon, Oct. 28, and noon, Oct. 29, to be eligible for awards, and provide your own candle. Participants are invited to carve their pumpkin at CAF on Thursday, Oct. 28, at 7 pm. 

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Posted by cafpress on: Fri 10th Sep, 2010

CAF has great opportunities for artists. Take it to the next level with Portfolio Review Week, Artist Survival Strategies Seminar, and Call For Entries 2011.  Learn more about these offerings at: http://www.sbcaf.org

Create The Scene. To take advantage of member's only opportunities and discounts, consider joining today: http://www.sbcaf.org/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=SBCAF&Category_Code=MEM

Porfolio Review Week is only open to CAF members and space is limited. Reserve your slot today!
September 28 - October 1, by appointment
Artists, schedule a time to have your artwork reviewed! CAF offers a one-on-one 20-minute review with o...ur Executive Director, Miki Garcia, to discuss your work, refine your portfolio, and bring your career to the next level! Please bring an artist's statement, bio/resume, and images in CD/DVD/Zip Drive formatted to be viewed on a Mac Computer or on your own laptop. You may also bring in original artwork at your own discretion depending on size and number of works. Reservations are required to curator@sbcaf.org or 805-966-5373 x105. MEMBERS ONLY - FREE.

Artists' Survival Strategies Seminar
Saturday October 2, 10 am - 12 pm
This informative seminar helps artists with issues regarding their career. CAF Executive Director, ...Miki Garcia, will offer insights on professionalism, portfolio development, preparing for studio visits, exhibition and public art application processes, gallery representation, grant writing, marketing, and administration to help get your art career on track! Space is limited, RSVP to to curator@sbcaf.org or 805-966-5373 x105. MEMBERS, FREE; GENERAL ADMISSION, $15

Call For Entries' deadline for submission is October 8, 2010. Submit your online application today to be considered for next year's Call For Entries exhibition!
Call For Entries (CF...E) is an annual juried exhibition that encourages artists from the local community to produce newly commissioned work. CFE is open to visual artists of all mediums currently living and/or working in Santa Barbara, Ventura, and San Luis Obispo Counties. Applicants may not be closely affiliated with CAF or have participated in a past CFE exhibition. Learn more at:http://www.sbcaf.org/exhibitions/opportun.htm

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Posted by cafpress on: Mon 24th May, 2010

Register to draw by June 18 for
From Dusk 'til Drawn: 24-Hour Drawing Rally

From Dusk ‘til Drawn, will commence at 6 PM on Friday, JULY 23 and finish on Saturday, July 24 at 6 PM.

Join us at CAF and draw for any period of time throughout the 24 hours.  Free and open to all ages! (Registration required to draw.)

Working artists will draw side by side with dabblers and future artists, providing a unique laboratory for sharing, creating, and participating in a community art experience. All drawings will be sold to the public and proceeds will be divided among the drawers and CAF. There will be a closing reception to celebrate the artists’ efforts and show off the remaining artwork  on Sunday, JUL. 25, 4-6 PM.

FREE to draw with registration by JUNE 18 (all ages welcome, space is limited).

Contact LAUREN at intern@sbcaf.org
to register or for more information visit sbcaf.org or call: (805) 966-5373 x103

$5 General Admission to attend the event and purchase artworks.

Santa Barbara Contemporary Arts Forum 653 Paseo Nuevo, Santa Barbara, CA  93101   |   Paseo Nuevo Mall Upper Arts Terrace   |   sbcaf.org

Support for this event provided by City 2.0, Craft Essentials, DJ Colin Marshall, The Graphic Vendor, and the Santa Barbara Independent.

We are also seeking volunteers for help with set-up, check-in, processing sales, artist assistance, etc. Anyone interested in lending a hand (even in addition to participating), please contact Mari at intern@sbcaf.org.

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Posted by cafpress on: Wed 28th Apr, 2010

WED. APR. 28, 6 PM
Home Show Revisited Open Meeting

The Santa Barbara Contemporary Arts Forum (CAF) is seeking Santa Barbara homeowners (broadly interpreted) interested in collaborating with the contemporary arts non-profit on an exciting 8-week exhibition opening in March 2011. The exhibition The Home Show Revisited will comprise of 10 emerging and recognized California artists creating new site-specific art at 10 private homes. The public exhibition will focus on the societal and cultural interpretations of “home” in residences from Goleta to Montecito.

CAF invites interested homeowners to an informational meeting at its Paseo Nuevo gallery space on April 28, 2010 at 6pm. All interested parties are invited to attend and learn more about this fantastic opportunity to be involved in an important cultural event reflecting the rich diversity of the Santa Barbara community.

Location:
Santa Barbara Contemporary Arts Forum located at the Paseo Nuevo Mall Upper Arts Terrace
653 Paseo Nuevo, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

(T) 805.966.5373
sbcaf@sbcaf.org
www.sbcaf.org

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