celebrating the explorative,
the spontaneous,
the innocent & the experimental

O’Hanlon Center for the Arts Gallery, November 2019

Entry Dates:             Friday Oct 25 or Saturday Oct 26, 2019 (by-hand)

Exhibition Dates:   October 31 – November 21, 2019

Jurors:                       Cayen Robertson & Kris Gordon

Entry Fee: $30 OHCA members, $40 non-members, for up to three pieces.  Become a new OHCA member at the time of delivery and get your entry fee waived!  Call or Click here for more details on membership.

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DESCRIPTION:

O’Hanlon Center for the Arts invites you to submit recent works* for a special exhibit inspired by Ann O’Hanlon’s sensibilities & aesthetic, as we complete our 50th Anniversary year. 

*All works should have been created within the past six months.

For inspiration, we encourage viewing “according to ann…[re-imagined]” which is available as a free PDF download at:
http://ohanloncenter.org/according-to-ann-download/
Printed copies may be purchased on amazon.com or from the OHCA Office.

Some of the elements the jurors will be considering through the lens of Ann O’Hanlon’s perspective include:

• Is the work EXPLORATORY?
• Has the artist taken RISKS?
• Does the art EVOKE?
• Are all parts loved and attended to?… “a work of art is only as good as its tiniest part.”
• “Energies take precedence over design.”
• “Humbleness and innocence are just as valuable as precision and accuracy.”

Regarding Presentation:

Framing should be kept to a minimum, avoiding glass if possible. Unframed works may be hung with special pins or magnets, provided by artist.

A few thoughts on presentation:

Framing: The frame establishes the play of one place against the other.  If tension is established in the painting, the frame is unnecessary.

Glass: The reflective property of glass interferes with the eye’s ability to see the work un-compromised. 

Contemporary, expressionistic, abstract, exploratory, and/or experimental entries encouraged.

O’Hanlon Center for the Arts emphasizes the creative process and the continued pursuit of meaning and authenticity through observation, exploration, and experimentation.

MEDIA: All Media, including 3D/Sculptural works. See Description above for more details.

• Open to all artists age 16 and over.
• Submission limit: 3 works per artist. 
• Works previously displayed in the O’Hanlon Gallery are not eligible.

ART PREPARATION

• All work must be ready for display. Paint, glue, etc. must be dry!
• Wall hung pieces must be prepared for hanging, with all necessary hardware.
• Label all work with Artist’s name & Contact information.
• Bring resume and/or artist statement, if desired. (2 pages max.)

ENTRY PROCESS & DATES:

On Entry Dates shown below… please hand-deliver up to three pieces of work to:  
O’Hanlon Center for the Arts • 616 Throckmorton Avenue, Mill Valley CA 94941

Get Directions to O’Hanlon

• For most exhibits, not all artists will have artwork selected for showing.Final artwork selections are up to the Exhibit Juror(s) and/or Installer/curator, both of which vary from show to show.
• Accepted work must remain on view for the duration of the exhibition.
• Artists agree to make a 30% tax-deductible donation to OHCA from all sales.
• While all reasonable care is taken with submitted artwork, OHCA strongly recommends that exhibiting artists carry their own insurance. OHCA and representatives will not assume any liability for any damage or loss.
• By submitting work, artists agree that photographic images and/or video of the artist and/or their artwork, in whole or in part, may be used by OHCA for publicity in various forms including print, online and social media.

About the Jurors:   Cayen Robertson & Kris Gordon

CAYEN ROBERTSON 
Cayen is an active and exhibiting artist. She recently retired after 35 years facilitating the O’Hanlon Saturday Perception Workshop.

“For me, making art is an instinctive process.  I feel music in the work, specifically, the sounds of free form improvisation. It’s a bit like improvising with the materials as my instrument. I choose the materials and begin a dialogue. I delight in the mysterious unfolding of the images developing in front of me in the moment. It is vital to me that all the elements have a voice.  

“I am fascinated by the balance between chaos and order; exploring this tension until the work becomes alive.  I live on the edge between form and formlessness.  Movement both linear and spacial is another part of the process. I am acutely aware of what is happening but make no corrections. Only in spending time with the work later do I learn what it’s about, what  it “needs” etc. 

“I love the process of making art; it is a necessary part of my life.  
I want to make work which is honest and beautiful.”

KRIS GORDON

Kris is a long-time member of O’Hanlon Center for the Arts. She is an exhibiting artist, gallery installer, workshop facilitator and member of the Exhibition Committee.

“In 1972 I met Ann and Dick O’Hanlon. I was doing sculpture at the time. I talked with Dick and we roasted hot dogs in his forge. Very soon I joined Ann’s workshops. I knew both until their deaths. 

“I went with Ann to their cabin in Tahoe and to the workshops in Yosemite. I started teaching with Ann when CLIR workshops were going on. Later I taught classes through College of Marin at the center. I taught printing on the press for a while and a number of weeklong workshops for teachers and others. 

“I have been painting since 1973. Ann gave me another way to see art. A wonderful gift. I have met the most wonderful people through O’Hanlon center, interesting and gifted. I feel most thankful for all these years at the center.”

Entry Dates (online):  July 26 – Aug 22, 2019 (see below)

Exhibition Dates:         September 26 – October 24, 2019

Jurors:                          Dan Cassidy & Vaidis Valaitis

Entry Fee:              $30 OHCA members, $40 non-members, for up to three pieces.  Become a new OHCA member at the time of delivery and get your entry fee waived!  Call or Click here for more details on membership.

Download a Printable PDF of this Notice

DESCRIPTION:

It’s time to move your digital artwork out of the Virtual Realm! 

These days many people only show their work on a phone or computer screen…

Now is your chance to bring those creations into the physical world.

Please submit work created or enhanced on a computer or other electronic device, including digital photography. Risk-taking, digital manipulation and enhancement is encouraged!

ELIGIBILITY: Open to artists ages 16 & over. 

MEDIA: Digitally created or digitally manipulated works only. 

• Open to all artists age 16 and over.
• Submission limit: 3 works per artist. (Diptychs/Triptychs are counted as one work.)
• Please do not submit works previously displayed in the O’Hanlon Gallery.

SIZE:  No size restrictions. You’ll be asked to enter framed size when you submit images online, even if you have not yet printed your works. Regarding larger works, if you wish to submit works over 36” in any dimension, we recommend also submitting at least one smaller work, if possible. While our Gallery walls are quite expansive, we can usually include only a few over-large works in any individual show. 

Contemporary, expressionistic, abstract, exploratory, and/or experimental entries encouraged.
O’Hanlon Center for the Arts emphasizes the creative process and the continued pursuit of meaning and authenticity through observation, exploration, and experimentation.

This is a JURIED SHOW: not all works submitted for consideration will be selected for the exhibition. The online Jury process is blind, artist names will not be visible to the jurors.

ENTRY PROCESS & DATES: 

For this show, we’ll use an Online Entry Only process.  Note: This is currently one of only 2 shows in our Exhibition Calendar for which we accept & require digital submissions.

ONLINE DIGITAL SUBMISSIONS ONLY

July 26 – August 22, 2019 (Entry period closes at 12 Midnight on Thursday, August 22)

Link to online submission form: ohanloncenter.org/submissions/ 

There is a submission limit of three works per artist. Only online submissions will be considered for this show.

Digital Files: Online submissions will be made via artcall.org. You do NOT need to rename your images prior to submission. Full directions are available on the online form. You will also be asked to enter the artwork title, framed dimensions, medium, and price (if for sale).

Payment: Online payment via credit/debit card with your artwork submission is required. 

Artists will be notified by Friday, September 7, 6 p.m. whether their pieces should be hand delivered to O’Hanlon Center. (see below) This will allow 2 weeks for artists to prepare their works before delivery, if printing and/or framing is necessary.

HAND DELIVERY (For artwork selected in online Jury process)

IMPORTANT: Please be aware that pieces selected during the online Jurying are not considered ‘final selections’ until the show is fully installed. We reserve the right to refuse pieces delivered by hand for any reason, including any misrepresentation in the details submitted (Size, Quality of Presentation, Preparation for hanging, etc.) While we do our best to ensure that all works called in will fit in our Gallery, our Installer/Curator has the final decisions about Installation. 

Artworks selected by the Jurors will need to be delivered by hand on:

   Friday, Sept 20    11:00 am – 4:00 pm 
     or
   Saturday, Sept 21    11:00 am – 1:00 pm        

DELIVER TO:        O’Hanlon Center for the Arts, 616 Throckmorton Avenue, Mill Valley CA 94941

Pieces delivered by hand for installation must be ready to display, with any necessary hanging hardware in place, and any special instructions.Works cannot be shipped to OHCA, but may be delivered by anyone representing the artist. All accepted works must be labeled with Artist’s Name. Artworks will not be accepted if they are not ready for display when received.  Display tags will be created when artwork is delivered, and artist statements or resumes may be delivered at the same time. 

All artists who deliver their Juried in artworks by the deadline will be notified about the final installation by Tuesday, Sept 24 at 5 p.m. 

 
Please note Entry Dates/Times carefully. Late delivery of artwork is not possible.

• For most exhibits, not all artists will have artwork selected for showing. Final artwork selections are up to the Exhibit Juror(s) and/or Installer/curator, both of which vary from show to show.
• Accepted work must remain on view for the duration of the exhibition.
• Artists agree to make a 30% tax-deductible donation to OHCA from all sales.
• While all reasonable care is taken with submitted artwork, OHCA strongly recommends that exhibiting artists carry their own insurance. OHCA and representatives will not assume any liability for any damage or loss.
• By submitting work, artists agree that photographic images and/or video of the artist and/or their artwork, in whole or in part, may be used by OHCA for publicity in various forms including print, online and social media.

About the Jurors:  Dan Cassidy & Vaidis Valaitis

Dan Cassidy received a BFA in photography and printmaking from the California College of Arts and Crafts in 2006. He moved to Taos, New Mexico and opened a small studio gallery. Whilst in Taos, he was a founding member of the “Pressing On, Taos Printmakers” group and was vice chair/chief curator for the Taos Fall Arts Festival. Dan ‘s photography has been exhibited at various galleries and art centers throughout the Bay Area, Los Angeles, and New Mexico. He is currently editing images from his photography residency in Iceland for a book project. dancassidyimages.format.com

Vaidis Valaitis  “With a background in sculpture and photography, and coming from a computer-related career, I was fascinated with digital media and quickly drawn to it. 

“The quick advancement of digital art programs provided not only the opportunity to draw and paint but also reproduce the effects of multiple media such as oils, acrylics, and watercolors, and even combine these in a single painting, then Digital 3D came next. 

“For the last 15 years my journey and evolution through the ever-changing media of digital fine art continues to challenge, inspire, and fascinate me.”  www.vaidisart.com

For more info:Contact Center Director: Kellan Christopher at 415.388.4331or kellan@ohanloncenter.org 

Postcard Art: Glenda Gentry | Design: Jeremy Thornton

O’Hanlon Center for the Arts Gallery, September 2019

Entry Dates:            Friday Aug 23 or Saturday Aug 24, 2019 (by-hand)

Exhibition Dates:   August 29 – September 19, 2019

Juror:                         Phyllis Thelen

Entry Fee: $30 OHCA members, $40 non-members, for up to three pieces.  Become a new OHCA member at the time of delivery and get your entry fee waived!  Call or Click here for more details on membership.

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DESCRIPTION:

O’Hanlon Center for the Arts invites you to submit work for our 16^th Annual Wabi-Sabi Exhibition.

“…celebrating the simple, the rustic, the unassuming; the dignity of things imperfect, uncontrolled and incomplete; the transient beauty of the natural world…”

When seeking to understand Wabi-Sabi, it is helpful to contemplate the idea that beauty is inherent in a simple object, which in turn evokes a quiet, thoughtful mood and atmosphere. The emphasis of this exhibit will be not on the final perfected form of the work, but on how well pieces reflect a sense and feeling of this elusive concept. In particular, focus will be on the imaginative use of natural materials that may include found objects.

Visit the Wabi-Sabi page of our website for inspiration & resources: ohanloncenter.org/wabi-sabi/

Contemporary, expressionistic, abstract, exploratory, and/or experimental entries encouraged.

O’Hanlon Center for the Arts emphasizes the creative process and the continued pursuit of meaning and authenticity through observation, exploration, and experimentation.

MEDIA:All Media, including 3D/Sculptural works

• Open to all artists age 16 and over.
• Submission limit: 3 works per artist.
• Please do not submit works previously displayed in the O’Hanlon Gallery.

ART PREPARATION

• All work must be ready for display. Paint, glue, etc. must be dry!
• Wall hung pieces must be securely wired.
• Label all work with Artist’s name, Telephone, Medium, Size & Price, if for sale.
• Bring resume and/or artist statement, if desired. (2 pages max.)

ENTRY PROCESS & DATES:

On Entry Dates shown below… please hand-deliver up to three pieces of work to:  
O’Hanlon Center for the Arts • 616 Throckmorton Avenue, Mill Valley CA 94941

Get Directions to O’Hanlon

• For most exhibits, not all artists will have artwork selected for showing.Final artwork selections are up to the Exhibit Juror(s) and/or Installer/curator, both of which vary from show to show.
• Accepted work must remain on view for the duration of the exhibition.
• Artists agree to make a 30% tax-deductible donation to OHCA from all sales.
• While all reasonable care is taken with submitted artwork, OHCA strongly recommends that exhibiting artists carry their own insurance. OHCA and representatives will not assume any liability for any damage or loss.
• By submitting work, artists agree that photographic images and/or video of the artist and/or their artwork, in whole or in part, may be used by OHCA for publicity in various forms including print, online and social media.

About the Juror:   Phyllis Thelen

Phyllis Thelen is an experimental artist creating sculptural forms out of organic materials. 

She received her B.A. in Art from Connecticut College, and continued her education at the Art Institute of San Francisco, Dominican University of California, and the Miasa Bunka Center in Japan, where she studied with Toshi Yoshida.  Phyllis received an honorary Ph.D. from Dominican University in 2002.

Phyllis’ work has been featured in solo and group exhibitions at galleries and museums. These include two solo exhibitions: “Spirit Vessels”  at the San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, and “Journeys of the Imagination” at the Morris Graves Museum of Art. She was also a featured artist in a group show at Arts Benecia, juried by Lawrence Rinder of the Berkeley Art Museum. Additional exhibitions include the Quilt and Textile Museums of San Jose, CA, the Napa Valley Museum, the Gallery Strasse in Japan, the Presidio of San Francisco, and Dominican University, Falkirk Cultural Center, and Art Works Downtown in San Rafael, CA. 

Phyllis is a Founder of Art Works Downtown, the Marin Ballet Association, and Youth in Arts. She chaired the San Rafael Cultural Affairs Commission, and has been listed in Who’s Who of American Women. In 2010 she was selected as “ Marin Master” for the Marin Art Festival and also received the Cultural Treasure Award from the Marin Cultural Services Commission.

Phyllis lives in the San Francisco Bay Area and has her studio at Mark Drive Studios in San Rafael, CA. www.thelenart.com

O’Hanlon Center for the Arts Gallery, August 2019

Entry Dates (ONLINE):   June 18 – July 10, 2019 (see below)

Exhibition Dates:     August 1 – 22, 2019

Juror:                       Donna Seager & Suzanne Gray

Entry Fee: $30 OHCA members, $40 non-members, for up to three pieces.  Become a new OHCA member at the time of delivery and get your entry fee waived!  Call or Click here for more details on membership.

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DESCRIPTION:

This is an annual exhibit at O’Hanlon since 2009, celebrating works of local area women artists! The emphasis is on exploration, process, and imaginative use of materials and content.

ELIGIBILITY: Open to artists who identify as female, residing in greater SF Bay Area, ages 16 & over.

MEDIA: All Media, including 3D/Sculptural works

• Open to all artists age 16 and over.
• Submission limit: 3 works per artist. (Diptychs/Triptychs are counted as one work.)
• Please do not submit works previously displayed in the O’Hanlon Gallery.

ENTRY PROCESS & DATES:

For this show, we’ll use an Online Entry Only process.
Note: This is currently one of only 2 shows in our Exhibition Calendar for which we accept & require digital submissions.

ONLINE SUBMISSIONS
June 18 – July 10, 2019 (Entry period closes at 11:59 pm PT on Tuesday, July 10)

Submit digital images online at: https://www.ohanloncenter.org/exhibits/women-artists/

There is a limit of three works per artist. Only online submissions will be considered for this show.

Digital Files: We’re using a new online system this year, via artcall.org. You do NOT need to rename your images prior to submission. Full directions are available on the online form. You will also be asked to enter the artwork title, dimensions, medium, and price (if for sale).

Payment: Online payment via credit/debit card with your artwork submission is required.

Artists will be notified by Friday, July 19, 6 p.m. whether their pieces should be hand delivered to O’Hanlon Center. (see below)

HAND DELIVERY (If selected in online Jury process)

IMPORTANT: Please be aware that pieces selected during the online Jurying are not considered ‘final selections’ until the show is fully installed. We reserve the right to refuse pieces delivered by hand for any reason, including any misrepresentation in the details submitted (Size, Quality of Presentation, Preparation for hanging, etc.) While we do our best to ensure that all works called in will fit in our Gallery, our Installer/Curator has the final decisions about Installation.

Artworks selected by the Jurors will need to be delivered by hand on:
Friday, July 26, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
OR
Saturday, July 27, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

DELIVER TO:
O’Hanlon Center for the Arts, 616 Throckmorton Avenue, Mill Valley CA 94941

Pieces delivered by hand for installation must be ready to display, with any necessary hanging material in place, and any special instructions. Paint/Ink/Glue etc. must be dry. Works cannot be shipped to OHCA, but may be delivered by anyone representing the artist. All accepted works must be labeled with Artist’s Name. Artworks will not be accepted if they are not ready for display when received. Display tags will be created when artwork is delivered, and artist statements or resumes may be delivered at the same time.

All artists who deliver their artworks on by the deadline will be notified about the final installation by Tuesday, July 30 at 5 p.m.

Any hand-delivered works deemed not eligible for final installation must be picked up by Tuesday, August 6 at 7:30 pm unless alternative arrangements are made.

Get Directions to O’Hanlon

Please note Entry Dates/Times carefully. Late entries or delivery of artwork is not possible.        

• For most exhibits, not all artists will have artwork selected for showing. Final artwork selections are up to the Exhibit Juror(s) and/or Installer/curator, both of which vary from show to show.
• Accepted work must remain on view for the duration of the exhibition.
• Artists agree to make a 30% tax-deductible donation to OHCA from all sales.
• While all reasonable care is taken with submitted artwork, OHCA strongly recommends that exhibiting artists carry their own insurance. OHCA and representatives will not assume any liability for any damage or loss.
• By submitting work, artists agree that photographic images and/or video of the artist and/or their artwork, in whole or in part, may be used by OHCA for publicity in various forms including print, online and social media.

About the Juror:  Donna Seager & Suzanne Gray Seager Gray Gallery 

A native of New Orleans, Donna Seager began in the art business in 1978. She was the director of Marlborough Gallery in Boston before moving to California in 1989. She continued to work in galleries in the bay area until 2005 when she opened her own gallery. Seager has distinguished herself for her discerning eye and commitment to the arts in her community. She has given lectures on the art of the book at international fairs in Miami and San Francisco. In six years, the gallery became a destination for artists and collectors all over the bay area.

Suzanne Gray, a resident of Mill Valley grew up in upstate New York and studied journalism and art history at Syracuse University and San Jose State. Her lifelong interest and background in art and art history landed her a position at Donna Seager Gallery where she became an integral part of the business and ultimately a valued partner. Gray’s skills extend themselves to professional art consultant services and she has overseen both commercial and residential art programs. Her knowledge of the art market, sophisticated eye and understanding of art placement have gained her the trust and respect of her clients.

www.seagergray.com

Postcard Art: Karen Meadows| Design: Jeremy Thornton

O’Hanlon Center for the Arts Gallery, July 2019

Entry Dates:            Friday June 21 or Saturday June 22, 2019 (by-hand)

Exhibition Dates:  June 27 – July 25, 2019

Juror:                       Robert Green

Entry Fee: $30 OHCA members, $40 non-members, for up to three pieces.  Become a new OHCA member at the time of delivery and get your entry fee waived!  Call or Click here for more details on membership.

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DESCRIPTION:

Submitted artwork should explore bold use of color and/or bold strokes. Bring us your vibrant, splashy, joyous, rich-hued pieces.

Contemporary, expressionistic, abstract, exploratory, and/or experimental entries encouraged.
O’Hanlon Center for the Arts emphasizes the creative process and the continued pursuit of meaning and authenticity through observation, exploration, and experimentation.

MEDIA:All Media, including 3D/Sculptural works

• Open to all artists age 16 and over.
• Submission limit: 3 works per artist.
• Please do not submit works previously displayed in the O’Hanlon Gallery.

ART PREPARATION

• All work must be ready for display. Paint, glue, etc. must be dry!
• Wall hung pieces must be securely wired.
• Label all work with Artist’s name, Telephone, Medium, Size & Price, if for sale.
• Bring resume and/or artist statement, if desired. (2 pages max.)

ENTRY PROCESS & DATES:

On Entry Dates shown below… please hand-deliver up to three pieces of work to:  
O’Hanlon Center for the Arts • 616 Throckmorton Avenue, Mill Valley CA 94941

Get Directions to O’Hanlon

• For most exhibits, not all artists will have artwork selected for showing.Final artwork selections are up to the Exhibit Juror(s) and/or Installer/curator, both of which vary from show to show.
• Accepted work must remain on view for the duration of the exhibition.
• Artists agree to make a 30% tax-deductible donation to OHCA from all sales.
• While all reasonable care is taken with submitted artwork, OHCA strongly recommends that exhibiting artists carry their own insurance. OHCA and representatives will not assume any liability for any damage or loss.
• By submitting work, artists agree that photographic images and/or video of the artist and/or their artwork, in whole or in part, may be used by OHCA for publicity in various forms including print, online and social media.

About the Juror: Robert Green

Robert Green Fine Arts, established in 1969, exhibits primarily painterly, abstract expressive work by painters that thoroughly take advantage of the sensually evocative nature of color and form.  The artists we represent are part of the rich history of the first truly “home grown” American art style – Abstract Expressionism. www.rgfinearts.com

Postcard Art: Michael Tarnoff | Design: Jeremy Thornton

O’Hanlon Center for the Arts Gallery, May 2019

Entry Dates: Friday April 26 or Saturday April 27, 2019 (by-hand)

Exhibition Dates: May 2 – 23, 2019

Juror: Katy Kuhn

Entry Fee: $30 OHCA members, $40 non-members, for up to three pieces.  Become a new OHCA member at the time of delivery and get your entry fee waived!  Call or Click here for more details on membership.

Download a Printable PDF of this Notice

DESCRIPTION:

Explore the communicative power of line in art.

Ann O’Hanlon speaks of the five elements of composition in her book “seeing/perception”:
   Line, Area, Space, Colorandthe Human Psyche.

All works contain, at some level, all five.  For this show the focus is on the LINE: 
    straight – curved, measured – random, long – short, heavy – light. 

How do you use the line in your art to communicate?  Submit works that have an emphasis on LINE!
Some well known artists who masterfully used the line: Piet Mondrian, Agnes Martin, Wassily Kandinsky.

Contemporary, expressionistic, abstract, exploratory, and/or experimental entries encouraged.
O’Hanlon Center for the Arts emphasizes the creative process and the continued pursuit of meaning and authenticity through observation, exploration, and experimentation.

MEDIA:All Media, including 3D/Sculptural works

• Open to all artists age 16 and over.
• Submission limit: 3 works per artist.
• Please do not submit works previously displayed in the O’Hanlon Gallery.

ART PREPARATION

• All work must be ready for display. Paint, glue, etc. must be dry!
• Wall hung pieces must be securely wired.
• Label all work with Artist’s name, Telephone, Medium, Size & Price, if for sale.
• Bring resume and/or artist statement, if desired. (2 pages max.)

ENTRY PROCESS & DATES:

On Entry Dates shown below… please hand-deliver up to three pieces of work to:  
O’Hanlon Center for the Arts • 616 Throckmorton Avenue, Mill Valley CA 94941

Get Directions to O’Hanlon

• For most exhibits, not all artists will have artwork selected for showing.Final artwork selections are up to the Exhibit Juror(s) and/or Installer/curator, both of which vary from show to show.
• Accepted work must remain on view for the duration of the exhibition.
• Artists agree to make a 30% tax-deductible donation to OHCA from all sales.
• While all reasonable care is taken with submitted artwork, OHCA strongly recommends that exhibiting artists carry their own insurance. OHCA and representatives will not assume any liability for any damage or loss.
• By submitting work, artists agree that photographic images and/or video of the artist and/or their artwork, in whole or in part, may be used by OHCA for publicity in various forms including print, online and social media.

About the Juror: Katy Kuhn

“I am a gestural abstract artist, taking my cue from nature.  My work is at once personal and universal, like looking out a window and seeing life through my own point of view, but knowing others will have their own unique response. I am particularly influenced by the colors and energy of nature and the ever-changing environment. Line, color, shape, and movement all invoke feelings, daydreams, longings, and collective memories. In working abstractly the work is never fixed, but dynamic—one can see infinite relationships. 

“My paintings are organic, yet honed: Spontaneity and energy are just as important as deliberation, composition and application of materials. In working large, I realize the reach of my own physicality and fully immerse myself into each work of art. Look closely, and step back too. It is paint after all; but the fact that its application onto a single surface can reach the deepest part of our psyches is nothing short of a miracle and I long to be part of that transcendent experience.” katykuhn.com 

Postcard Art: Leonardo Nino | Design: Jeremy Thornton

O’Hanlon Center for the Arts Gallery, April 2019

Entry Dates: Friday March 22 or Saturday March 23, 2019 (by-hand)

Exhibition Dates: March 28 – April 25, 2019

Juror: Suzanne Gray, Seager-Gray Gallery

Entry Fee: $30 OHCA members, $40 non-members, for up to three pieces.  Become a new OHCA member at the time of delivery and get your entry fee waived!  Call or Click here for more details on membership.

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DESCRIPTION:

One Color: Infinite Possibilities.

How expressive can you be utilizing a single base hue but employing as many of its shades, tones and tints as you require? Monochromatic artworks can be based on any single color, not just black & white. For example, in the Blue spectrum we have Azure, Cobalt, Cerulean, Ultramarine, etc. Reds might include Garnet, Crimson, Rose…the possibilities for explorations within each hue are endless.

For inspiration, consider a few well known artists who explored the possibilities of working in monochrome: Agnes Martin, Mark Rothko and Gerhard Richter.  

Contemporary, expressionistic, abstract, exploratory, and/or experimental entries encouraged.
O’Hanlon Center for the Arts emphasizes the creative process and the continued pursuit of meaning and authenticity through observation, exploration, and experimentation.

MEDIA:All Media, including 3D/Sculptural works

• Open to all artists age 16 and over.
• Submission limit: 3 works per artist.
• Please do not submit works previously displayed in the O’Hanlon Gallery.

ART PREPARATION

• All work must be ready for display. Paint, glue, etc. must be dry!
• Wall hung pieces must be securely wired.
• Label all work with Artist’s name, Telephone, Medium, Size & Price, if for sale.
• Bring resume and/or artist statement, if desired. (2 pages max.)

ENTRY PROCESS & DATES:

On Entry Dates shown below… please hand-deliver up to three pieces of work to:  
O’Hanlon Center for the Arts • 616 Throckmorton Avenue, Mill Valley CA 94941

Get Directions to O’Hanlon

 Please note Entry Dates/Times carefully. Late delivery of artwork is not possible.

• For most exhibits, not all artists will have artwork selected for showing.Final artwork selections are up to the Exhibit Juror(s) and/or Installer/curator, both of which vary from show to show.
• Accepted work must remain on view for the duration of the exhibition.
• Artists agree to make a 30% tax-deductible donation to OHCA from all sales.
• While all reasonable care is taken with submitted artwork, OHCA strongly recommends that exhibiting artists carry their own insurance. OHCA and representatives will not assume any liability for any damage or loss.
• By submitting work, artists agree that photographic images and/or video of the artist and/or their artwork, in whole or in part, may be used by OHCA for publicity in various forms including print, online and social media.

About the Juror:  Suzanne Gray, Seager Gray Gallery

Suzanne Gray, a resident of Mill Valley, grew up in upstate New York and studied journalism and art history at Syracuse University and San Jose State. In 2011, she joined forces with Donna Seager and together they formed Seager Gray Gallery. She has overseen both commercial and residential programs and her knowledge of the art market, sophisticated eye and understanding of art placement have gained her the trust of her clients. As a curator, Gray has teamed with Seager to create the ambitious program of monthly exhibitions for which they have become known.  www.seagergray.com

Postcard Art: Rhonda Dubin | Design: Jeremy Thornton

Entry Dates:   Friday, Feb 22 or Saturday, Feb 23, 2019(by-hand)

Exhibition Dates:    February 28 – March 21, 2019

Juror:    Nancy Rehkopf

Entry Fee: $30 OHCA members, $40 non-members, for up to three pieces.  Become a new OHCA member at the time of delivery and get your entry fee waived!  Call or Click here for more details on membership.

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DESCRIPTION:

We invite artists to submit works that feature some aspect of DUALITY as a primary theme or focus. Dualities are an instance of opposition, contrast or other relationships between two concepts.

Dualities can be experienced everywhere: light–dark, stillness–movement, plus–minus, hot–cold, rough–smooth. They can also be seen in mirrored reflections, or pairings of mates, couples or twins.

Will you focus on the contrast between the two aspects, or reveal some unifying connection between the duo? 

Contemporary, expressionistic, abstract, exploratory, and/or experimental entries encouraged.
O’Hanlon Center for the Arts emphasizes the creative process and the continued pursuit of meaning and authenticity through observation, exploration, and experimentation.

MEDIA:All Media, including 3D/Sculptural works

• Open to all artists age 16 and over.
• Submission limit: 3 works per artist.
• Please do not submit works previously displayed in the O’Hanlon Gallery.

ART PREPARATION

• All work must be ready for display. Paint, glue, etc. must be dry!
• Wall hung pieces must be securely wired.
• Label all work with Artist’s name, Telephone, Medium, Size & Price, if for sale.
• Bring resume and/or artist statement, if desired. (2 pages max.)

ENTRY PROCESS & DATES:

On Entry Dates shown below… please hand-deliver up to three pieces of work to:  
O’Hanlon Center for the Arts • 616 Throckmorton Avenue, Mill Valley CA 94941

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Please note Entry Dates/Times carefully. Late delivery of artwork is not possible.

• For most exhibits, not all artists will have artwork selected for showing.Final artwork selections are up to the Exhibit Juror(s) and/or Installer/curator, both of which vary from show to show.
• Accepted work must remain on view for the duration of the exhibition.
• Artists agree to make a 30% tax-deductible donation to OHCA from all sales.
• While all reasonable care is taken with submitted artwork, OHCA strongly recommends that exhibiting artists carry their own insurance. OHCA and representatives will not assume any liability for any damage or loss.
• By submitting work, artists agree that photographic images and/or video of the artist and/or their artwork, in whole or in part, may be used by OHCA for publicity in various forms including print, online and social media.

About the Juror: Nancy Rehkopf

Nancy Rehkopf is Executive Director of the Marin Museum of Contemporary Art, where she presents seven contemporary art exhibitions annually and works with over 160 artist members. Nancy has served on the board of directors of Youth in Arts, Marin Open Studios and Marin Symphony, where she is currently Vice President. She taught business at Dominican University after retiring from a career in corporate marketing. 

Postcard Art: Ann O’Hanlon | Design: Jeremy Thornton