The first open call exhibit of 2023 is already leaning against the freshly painted (and dried) walls of the gallery, ready to be hung. They include portraits, abstract painting and some sculpture.
It’s simply called “RED” — a collection of black white and grey 2D images with the addition of red and all its hues to mix things up a little. Normally this show would just be black and white.
“We decided to add a little bit of color to our black-and-white exhibit that we traditionally do once a year once every other year,” said Gallery Director Andrea Adams. She’s also excited about a literature-based open call exhibit coming in April called “Literally.”
“It's an assignment-based show where we have a list of books for people to choose from, and they pick a book and they have to build a visual representation on that book.”
Adams says they strove for more open call shows this year. Both “RED” and “Literally” are open call. Anyone can apply to five of the eight shows planned.
“We have several opportunities for local artists to get some experience to see what it's like to have art in a space where people come in specifically to look at art," Adams said. "We think that's important.”
The other three limit for age or for attendees of the Signature School or for ARTSWIN members.
“Every year, I strive to get different artists, new artists, new faces in our space, new audience in our space,” Adams said. “That is always my goal at the beginning of the year is to see how many new people I can get in our space.”
Other exhibits include standards such as “The Spooky Show” and Holiday Fine Arts Sale and some variations on old favorites.
“Red” will be up on January 24 with an official opening weekend just in time for Valentine’s Day.
Go to artswin.org for more information.
