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Gallery Shop
The featured exhibit in the Atrium of the Gallery Shop for May is Art and Fine Craft
Inspired by the Natural World, with works by Elizabeth Hay, jewelry; Anne Kenyon,
painting; and Steve Strouse, woodwork.
FREE Members-Only Workshop Series
sponsored by the Art Alliance
Beyond the Art
Sessions already held:
March 17: Your First Exhibit
March 24: Framing Workshop
April 7: Shows and Festivals
April 28: Art as a Business
Future Sessions -- look for scheduling in the Fall
Self-Promotion * Marketing Materials * Client List Building Secrets
Writing Your Artist’s Statement * Website Must-Haves
Demonstrating Your Art * Accepting Commissions
Kids Love Art Exhibit
photos thanks to Dee Stout & Brittany Roob Haislmaier
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Works by students in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades in all school districts in Centre County
who have demonstrated a special aptitude and love of art were on display at the Art
Alliance April 26.-28.
Each student received a special recognition, and local artists gave encouragement
for continued artistic interests.
"a la carte and Art"
15th Annual Reception and Exhibit
Hameau Farm in the Big Valley of Central PA
Saturday, May 18, 7 to 10 pm
The Annual "a la carte and Art" features paintings created during
the Hameau Farm Studio Artists Retreat Workshop by instructors
and participating artists. This festive event includes fine food, art,
and live music, and it is free and open to the public.
Further info: http://www.snicholasart.com/workshops/index.html
. Current and Upcoming Member Exhibits -- New Listings

Yong Sook Kim-Lambert will have a solo exhibition
at Gallery Locality,142 East Pitt Street, Bedford, PA 15522
through June 1.
www.localityart.com

New member Debbie Peterson's Abstract painting exhibit
runs through Monday, May 20
at the National Penn Bank
(formerly The Nittany Bank)
by the Nittany Mall at 2541
East College Ave, State College. Inquires at jdlkbp5@aol.com

Water Ways- Paintings by Alice Kelsey
and
Jeanne McKinney
At the Bellefonte Art Museum. About forty oil and
pastel paintings will be in the exhibit (a
portion of
proceeds from artwork sales during the reception
to benefit Clearwater Conservancy).
For the Love of Trees
The public is invited to a First Sunday Public Reception
Sunday, May 5, 1:00-4:30. The Bellefonte Art Museum for
Centre County, the Community Gallery/Upstairs.
Nature has been a major source of inspiration for Sylvia Apple
whose quilted hangings reflects her love of trees, water and the
creatures that inhabit the woods. Jim Mikkelsen also has a deep
love for trees and seeks to uncover the inherent beauty in the
wood he sculpts into beautiful organic shapes. The
complementary work of these two artists is combined in a moving harmonious
exhibit.
Museum hours: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, 1:00-4:30 and by
appointment. 133 North Allegheny
Street, Bellefonte, PA 16823. Web:
http://www.bellefontemuseum.org.

Spirit and Substance Exhibit
Sculptor Jim Bright and painter Joanne
Landis will present works at the Station
Gallery in
Lock Haven through May 18.

Joseph Beddall will have an exhibit featuring
installations
and works in mixed media at ion, 209 W. Calder Way
in State College, www.ionmodern.com
Current Regional Opportunities
4th Annual Schlow Juried Exhibition
Green Drake Plein Air Paint-Out
Painting dates: Thursday - Saturday, June 6-8. Wet Paint
Show/Sale: Saturday, June 8 4-8 pm
The Paint-Out is open to all artists and is limited to the first 25
registrations. There is a registration
fee of $25 and prizes will be awarded Saturday afternoon. Full
information and registration form
at
http://greendrakeart.com.
`Pennsylvania Watercolor Society International Juried Exhibition
The Pennsylvania Watercolor Society has announced their 34th
International Juried Exhibition
to be held from October 5, 2013 through November 15, 2013, in the
Crary Art Gallery, Warren, PA.
The opening Reception will be held on Sunday, October 5,
2013, from 1 to 5 pm, with the Awards
Ceremony taking place at 3 pm Over $10,000 in Cash and
Merchandise Awards will be available
to fine artists from across the nation and around the world.
Entry deadline is May 25. To enter the competition, either download the Prospectus
directly from
their website at www.pawcs.com or contact John W.
Walker, Exhibition Chair, at 4077 Bowser Rd.,
New Freedom, PA 17349 (717-235-5310)
(pwsjuriedshow@gmail.com) with a
SASE.
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Abe's Cafe
Abe's Café, a new upscale restaurant on Route 655 in
Belleville, is interested in a
rotating show of artists work. The shows are one month in length and
include an opening
with live music. For more information contact Julie Babiak ( 717 935
2237).
Nittany Bank
Greg Korn, Manager of the Nittany Bank on East College Avenue, State
College,
has invited the Art Alliance to display rotating shows of artwork in his
bank's lobby
. There is space for ten to twelve two-dimensional pieces. The lighting is good and
permission has been given to drive nails into the wall for hanging. Plans are to probably
feature two artists in each exhibit. If you are interested in having your work
considered
for one of these Nittany Bank shows, please contact the Art Alliance office, (814)
234-
2740 or info@artalliancepa.org.
Schlow Centre Region Library
Schlow Centre Region Library is looking for artists wishing to display their
work in
the Schlow Library Gallery. Located on the first floor of the library,
the Gallery enriches
the aesthetic environment of the Library and community
while promoting local artists
with monthly or bi-monthly displays.
The application process includes submitting a form, 2-3 slides with dimensions
or a
sample packet, and a one page description of the artist and his/her work.
Upon
receipt, the Gallery Committee will review the application and respond as
quickly as
possible
.For more information or to submit an application for
consideration, please contact
the library at 814-237-6236 x212 or visit the
website at www.schlowlibrary.org. .
Cafe Lemont
Cafe Lemont,
a new coffee shop, has opened at the intersection of Pike
and Elmwood in
Lemont. They feature an artist each month in their gallery seating
room. Jodi McWhirter and
Michael Beck, the co-owners, are both Art
Alliance members. .If you are interested in
showing your work, contact Jodi at 880-1848 or
cafelemont@gmail.com Their website is
www.cafelemont.net.
Wi-Fi available for classes
Our office wireless
network can now provide wireless access in the Art Center.
Teachers who
want to use their laptops in class to access the Internet for
images,
etc., may ask in the office for the password -- the network is
secure.