“I only see forms that are lit up and forms that are not. There is only light and shadow.” — Francisco Goya
The Art Guild currently invites all artists to enter “Casting Shadows: The Beauty of Light & Dark, A Juried Competition and Exhibition.”
An object is revealed by the reflection of light while shadows define light’s absence. The use of shadows can establish dimension and create drama and depth. Cast your shadows and see where they take you.
All artists, 18 years and older are invited to submit up to three works for consideration. High school students ages 14 to 18 years may enter in the student category.
All styles from abstract to realism are welcome. Mediums may include, but are not limited to acrylic, oil, watercolor, pastel, mixed media, collage, encaustic, etching/prints, or sculpture with pedestal. No photography, copies, reproductions or giclees admitted.
All works must be original and have been created in the last five years. The deadline for submissions is Friday, Sept. 14. Artists may register online or download the prospectus at www.theartguild.org.
The exhibit will be on view from Saturday, Oct. 6 to Sunday, Oct. 28. Gallery hours are Saturdays and Sundays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. or weekday hours by appointment.
An Artists’ Reception and Awards Ceremony will be held on Sunday, Oct. 14, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. A Juror of Awards for this show has not yet been selected.
The Art Guild hosts classes for children and adults year-round. Interested participants can register for two upcoming workshops: A to Z Textures and Surfaces with Patti Mollica on Sept. 29; and Simple and Sophisticated Relief Printmaking with Stephanie Navon-Jacobson on Nov. 10 and 11.
Fall classes for adults are also open for registration and include: Fundamentals of Drawing with Greg Follender; Oil Painting (all levels) with Joan Stevens; Colored Pencil, Foundational Techniques with Katrina Benson; Watercolor for Beginners or Intermediates with Eileen Neville; Life Drawing with Nude Model (non-instructional) with Joan Stevens; and Academic Drawing and Painting the Figure with Leeanna Chipana.
There are 12-week classes for children 5 and up on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays that are open for registration. Call or check the website to register or for more information.
The Art Guild is located at Elderfields Preserve, 200 Port Washington Blvd. in Manhasset.
