Exhibits and Shows

Calls to Artists

The Arrowhead Artists and Artisans League is pleased to announce opportunities for regional artists and artisans to show their work at the Annex Gallery in the Arrowhead Gallery and Studios, 78C South Catawba Ave, Old Fort, NC, 28762. The Prospectus for each show is below. Contact the curator or email a3l@arrowheadart.org if you have questions. Please come to Old Fort. Show your work in our Annex Gallery. See everything we have to offer.

Focus (on Photography)

<div>Curator John Sullivan</div><div>This show is all about photography. Show us your photos, please.</div><div>Since we are moving the Annex Gallery to a new, larger space in the Parker Hosiery Building, this show has been postponed to January. It will still run for a month, through the 1st Thursday in February.</div>

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Emerging Artists Student Exhibit

ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS THAT HAVE TAKEN CLASSES IN 2018 OR 2019!!Now's your time to shine. Come be part of our first annual Student Exhibit!ARROWHEAD ARTISTS AND ARTISAN LEAGUE (A3L) ARROWHEAD ANNEX GALLERY EXHIBIT, 78C Catawba Ave. Old Fort NC EMERGING ARTISTS STUDENT EXHIBITNovember 16th Through January 2, 2020

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Emerging Artist - McDowell County High School Age Students

Celebratingand encouraging new young artists in McDowell County is important to preserving thearts and culture of our area. To the end, the Friends of Mountain GatewayMuseum (FOTMGM) and the Arrowhead Artists and Artisans League (A3L) in Old Fortare inviting the county�s high school-age youths to create fine artwork thatshows off their skills, talent, and vision as emerging artists.<o:p> </o:p>Artists are free to be creative.However, all artwork submitted must be in good taste. Acceptance of works forthe contest will be at the discretion of co-curators Helen Sullivan and LizMeyer.<o:p> </o:p>PRIZES: FOTMGM will award $200to the first-place winner; $100 to the second-place winner; and $50 for thethird-place winner of the contest. �Honorable Mention� ribbons may be awardedat the discretion of the judge. Therewill also be a Peoples� Choice Award for the piece of work that receives themost votes from visitors to the show over the month it is hung in the ArrowheadGallery.<o:p></o:p> ELIGIBILITY:Thiscontest will be open only to McDowell County high-school age students in grades 9 thru 12 or the equivalent, including homeschools and McDowell Early College. Please address questions about eligibility tothe co-curators at <a href="mailto:A3L@arrowheadart.org">A3L@arrowheadart.org</a>. <o:p></o:p>Eachartist will be allowed only one entry.

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Dimensions

This is a mixed media show for 2D and 3D work.<div>Be creative. Have fun.</div><div>Entry deadline March 5th 2020.</div><div>There will be a People�s Choice award for the piece that receives the most votes during the month.</div><div>Anyone can enter. You do not have to be a member of A3L. New entrants are most welcome.</div><div>Curator: Dawn Dreibus</div>

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Seventh Anniversary Show- Results

October 2020. Seventh Anniversary Show. Curator Lorelle Bacon.This show celebrates the Gallery�s seventh anniversary. Each artist was required to incorporate �seven� into their submissions in some fashion. FYI the seventh anniversary is copper. Congratulations to our ribbon winners:Honorable Mention- Liz MeyerHonorable Mention- Chuck AldridgeHonorable Mention- Karen Paquette3rd Place- Catherine Bruggeman2nd Place- Betty Ann Winters1st Place- Diane EngerBest in Show- Barbara Berwernitz

Old Fort Elementary School show

May 2020. Old Fort Elementary School show. Curator Liz Meyers.

Battle of the Brushes

June 2020. Battle of the Brushes. Curator Helen Sullivan. This is our annual plain air painting competition. This is a judged show.Check in Wednesday June 3rd. We will stamp canvases from 10-12. Other times by arrange,ents. Painting takes place June 3-5.Intake is June 5, deadline 5PM.

Bring Us Your Best!

�BRING US YOUR BEST�THEME OF THE SHOW: BRING US YOUR BEST!This exhibit will also be celebrating Arrowhead Gallery�s 7th Anniversary! This is our biggest exhibit of each year so get busy artists and artisans! Any subject�..EXHIBIT DESCRIPTION: Each artist will be required to incorporate �seven� into their submissions in some fashion. Examples: It can be the number 7 or a written out seven on a road sign, or on an envelope, a birthday cake etc. How about carved into a tree trunk? Use your imagination! You can paint or make something newly inspired or take an painting or fine craft piece such as wood, jewelry, pottery, etc. that hasn�t been in one of our exhibits and add a 7 to it�.FYI, the seventh anniversary is represented by copperEXHIBITION DATES: October 3rdthrough December 2ndENTRIES DUE: Thursday Oct 1st Time: 2 to 6 pm (sorry no exceptions, unless arrangements are made in advance). ENTRIES JUDGED: Friday October 2nd. For works not juried in, you will be called to be picked up after the judging. OPENING AWARDS RECEPTION: Saturday October the 3rd from 2 to 3:30(For complete prospectus, please upload)

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Summer Nostalgia

August 2020. Summer Nostalgia. Curator Mathilda Potter. This show celebrates the end of summer in the mountains.

Wearable Art (Including Quilts)

September2020. Wearable Art (Including Quilts). Curator Liz Meyers.

3D Past, Present, and Future

October2020. 3D Past, Present, and Future. Curator Mathilda Potter. The�future� art aspect is intended to focus on young artists making their firstattempts at 3D work.

Tiny Treasures

Entries Due Thursday, December 3, 2020 Annex Gallery<o:p></o:p>Time 1-4 PM<o:p></o:p>Artwork Hung: December 4, 2020<o:p></o:p>Pickup of Unsold Work: Thursday February 4, 2021<o:p></o:p>CURATOR: John Sullivan<o:p></o:p><o:p> </o:p>THEME OF THE SHOW: TINY TREASURES<o:p></o:p>This show celebrates small works. Nothing larger than 12�x12� for 2D work or 12�x12�x12� for 3D work. The size limit includes frames and bases.<o:p></o:p><o:p> </o:p>PRIZES: A People�s Choice award will be given based the piece of work that receives the most votes during the time of the exhibit hangs. The winner will have their art featured on the A3L website, A3Lnewsletter and in press releases the following month.<o:p></o:p><o:p> </o:p>ELIGIBILITY: Everyone is eligible to enter (need not be an A3L member) and are encouraged to submit their best works. All work must be original and fit the theme.Please see complete Prospectus for all the details.<o:p></o:p>

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Dimensionality

This show celebrates art in three dimensions, such as wood working, glass, pottery, basket weaving, jewelry and so much more. It also celebrates two dimensional work that is geared to the appreciation of Dimensionality.

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Artist Showcase

Helen Sullivan

Dawn Dreibus

Lorelle Bacon

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