Call for Art
CALL FOR ART
The Big Tent: HCA Members Show (In-Person and Online)
February 5—March 18, 2021
Online Reception: February 5, 6–7pm
Online artwork entry deadline: Monday, January 18, 11:59am
Artists will be notified of which of their submissions will be accepted into the show by 5 pm on Friday, January 22.
DROP OFF DATES/TIMES for selected work: Friday, January 29 from 3 pm–6 pm & Saturday January 30 from 10 am–1 pm
Hopkinton Center for the Arts (HCA) seeks artwork for our yearly Member's show.
Artist Members young and old (we have student and senior memberships!) are invited to submit online applications containing 1 or 2 works of art no larger than 30" wide. All media are welcome, including painting, drawing, photography, and prints - and wall-hung sculpture if it does not protrude more than 10 inches, and the widest dimension is 30".
All work must be wired for hanging, and all entries should be original artwork, not shown previously at HCA, and may be created by an HCA member of any age.
One or two artworks will be chosen for this exhibition, depending on space considerations.
Submission Fee: $0 for members. Simply use code MEMBER when you get to the payment section.
NOT A MEMBER? Not a problem! Now is a great time to join the HCA family. For a LIMITED TIME ONLY: Sign up or renew now for an 18 month membership! (For current members, 18 months will be added even if you upgrade your membership!) Ends December 31, 2020!
NEW BENEFITS for all Members: 10% off ESL performances and discounts at local businesses. And for members beginning at the Family/Grandparent level: Free or discounted admission to over 1,000 arts/cultural institutions throughout the US. including The Danforth Art Museum, deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum, Harvard Art Museums, and Discovery Museum. Plus, in addition to 5% off classes, there is now a 5% discount off ESL Theater children's production fees.
> Find out more on our Membership page.
Enter Your Work Here
For those participating in the Arts in Bloom show, artwork pick up is Friday, January 29, 3-6pm and Saturday, January 30, 10am-1pm.
Exhibit Opportunities
At HCA, there are several opportunities for artists to show work: Fresh Perspectives (open to all HCA students); The Big Tent (open to all members), and juried shows, such as Spring Ahead: Arts in Bloom (open to adult artists). Juried exhibits are curated by guest jurors who select pieces from submissions received during our open Calls for Art. Recent jurors have included Mim Brooks Fawcett, Executive Director and Chief Curator of the Attleboro Museum, Katherine French (Director Emerita of Danforth Art, now Gallery Director of Catamount Arts), Jane Young (Chase Young Gallery, Boston), Arthur Dion (Gallery NAGA, Boston), Zola Solamente (Arden Gallery, Boston), and Photographer Chehalis Hegner.
More Resources for Artists
Artsake, Artscope and Art New England regularly list Calls for Art. Also check out The Art List, a great listing of additional opportunities.
The Arts and Business Council is a wonderful resource for artists. Artsy Shark has hundreds of articles and resources about the business of being an artist.
For artists looking for ideas, tips, and inspiration, see the Painterskeys, a blog about art and life. Written by painter Robert Glenn and published by his artist daughter Sara Glenn, it also includes great tips to jumpstart your work like this one, about creating magic.
Additional info
Members of all ages have an opportunity to exhibit in The Big Tent, our annual members show, and they receive a reduced entry fee for all HCA Art Shows. To purchase a membership, click here.
Information about how to propose a group exhibition in the Lotvin Family Gallery can be found here.
INSPIRATION: Did you know that Getty Museum now has an online library containing over 300 publications that you can download for FREE? Go to Getty Publications Virtual Library.
VIDEO HOW TO: Frame Your Own Artwork.
SHIPPING artwork: U.S.Art is a very good, professional art shipping company. (They are not inexpensive.)
If the work is a sturdy piece in a wooden box, a common carrier, i.e., a trucking company, can do it.
If it's a small sturdy piece that can be very well packaged, Fed Ex, UPS, and the post office are possibilities. (Rule of thumb for UPS: can the piece in its package survive being dropped four feet onto hard floor?)
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26Jan01JunBallet 1 + More Info Appropriate for students registered in Kindergarten for the fall of 2021 to register. Welcome to ballet! Ballet 1 aims to be an inspiring and imaginative classes designed to be a foundation for basic dance principles and the proper French ballet terminology. An emphasis s placed on musicality and creativity while basic coordination skills and the fundamentals of classical ballet are explored through the use of props and imagery. Individual expression and improvisation is encouraged in a safe and welcoming atmosphere. Students round out the hour with an Intro to Broadway Jazz. Students may opt to participate in the Spring Concert. Half year session - 17 classes. If the session has already started and you wish to join the remaining class in the session, please send an email with the request to info@hopartscenter.org. The HCA is open to offering students the opportunity to take a parallel class virtually from the comfort of their home. Please reach out to us to request a virtual connection to any on-site class by emailing us at info@hopartscenter.org. January 26 - June 01 (04:00 pm-05:00 pm)
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26JanFREE Yoga Nidra Tuesday January 26th + More Info Yoga nidra (also known as yogic sleep) is a powerful technique for controlling your body’s relaxation response. Yoga nidra can be as restorative as sleep, while you remain fully conscious. Giving your mind and body an extra window of deep relaxation offers powerful benefits! In this class, you’ll build a deeper connection between mind and body. Cultivate conscious relaxation, ease ongoing stress and anxiety, and feel your body melt away into a soothing state of being. From beginner to advanced yogis, anyone can reap the benefits of yoga nidra in this class! Recommended: yoga mat, water, blocks, blanket, socks, bolster, etc. Instructor: Dawn Richardson Fee: Dawn is offering these workshops for free and requests that students make a donation when you register for the class or in-person to help support the HCA. Please avoid scams and do not purchase tickets from anybody on social media claiming to have extra or unable to use theirs. This class will be offered 1/12, 1/19, 1/26, 2/2 and 2/9. Individual registration is required for each date. January 26 (07:00 pm-08:15 pm)
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27JanMixed Media Art for Adults January 27th + More Info You don't need to commit to a multi-week class. This workshop can be taken on a week-to-week basis to allow you flexibility! Learn the unlimited creative potential of using various materials and types of paint to create unique pieces of art. Art is a wonderful way to reduce stress and have fun! All materials will be provided. This is an on-site class only at the HCA. Space is limited for on-site programs in order to be compliant with the Massachusetts guidelines for gatherings and social distancing. Instructor: Beth Newman. This class will be offered on Wednesdays. You must register for each class separately. Note: The picture below is an example of mixed media. Each workshop will have a different project.
January 27 (07:30 pm-09:00 pm)
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28Jan03JunBallet 2 + More Info Inspiring and imaginative classes designed to be a foundation for basic dance principles and the proper French ballet terminology. An emphasis is placed on musicality and creativity while basic coordination skills and the fundamentals of classical ballet are explored through the use of props and imagery. Individual expression and improvisation is encouraged in a safe and welcoming atmosphere. Students may opt to round out the hour by signing up for the Intro to Broadway Jazz 1 combo class. Students may opt to participate in the Spring Concert. Half year session - 17 classes. If the session has already started and you wish to join the remaining class in the session, please send an email with the request to info@hopartscenter.org. The HCA is open to offering students the opportunity to take a parallel class virtually from the comfort of their home. Please reach out to us to request a virtual connection to any on-site class by emailing us at info@hopartscenter.org. January 28 - June 03 (04:00 pm-05:00 pm)
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30Jan05JunBallet 1 + More Info Appropriate for students registered in Kindergarten for the fall of 2021 to register. Welcome to ballet! Ballet 1 aims to be an inspiring and imaginative classes designed to be a foundation for basic dance principles and the proper French ballet terminology. An emphasis s placed on musicality and creativity while basic coordination skills and the fundamentals of classical ballet are explored through the use of props and imagery. Individual expression and improvisation is encouraged in a safe and welcoming atmosphere. Students round out the hour with an Intro to Broadway Jazz. Students may opt to participate in the Spring Concert. Half year session - 17 classes. If the session has already started and you wish to join the remaining class in the session, please send an email with the request to info@hopartscenter.org. The HCA is open to offering students the opportunity to take a parallel class virtually from the comfort of their home. Please reach out to us to request a virtual connection to any on-site class by emailing us at info@hopartscenter.org. January 30 - June 05 (09:00 am-10:00 am)
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