Apples, Peaches, Pears & Grapes, Paul Cezanne, c. 1879-80

What a delicious month! May will feature food-themed art. This includes any and all kinds of food and drink!

Sponsored by:  

Juried by Nancy McClure, Owner of ArtSource Fine Art Gallery & Framing, Raleigh.

The following works have been accepted into Food for Thought:

Roxanna Alexander, Birthday Hot Fudge
Mothi Ande, Paper Chocolate Delights
Lauri Arntsen, Food for Thought
Lauri Arntsen, Cautious Libation
Ginger Bate, Considering Pears…
Marilyn Beck, Hot Butter Lobster
Matt Butler, LOVE BACON
Kathy Rountree Cameron, Mexico & Florida
Bill Cole, Stud Muffin
Linda Cromwell, Anticipation
Linda Cromwell, Summer and Salsa?
Linda Dallas, Pi(e) in the Sky
Linda Dallas, Mean Collard Greens
Jim Dunne, Green Tea & Honey
Julie Ewing, Stop Light Pears
Julie Ewing, Chanticleer of Le Coc au Vin
James Fatata, Loss of Innocence
James Fatata, Offerte dal Mare
Amy Friend, Tempted by the Fruit of Another
Cecilia Guitarte, Iced Tea with Lemon #3
Don Hamilton, Three Oranges
Arlie Harris, Market
Deb Hauser, Bowl of Radishes
Deb Hauser, Bundle of Carrots
Margot Holloman, Juzi
Emily Kelly, Untitled
Meredith Kittrell, Farmer’s Market
Meredith Kittrell, Paella
Lucartha Kohler, Basket of Pears
Jane Needham, Farmer’s Market
Jane Needham, Dr. Pepper
James Nelson, Summertime
James Nelson, Radiant Bowl and Bananas
Betty Ann Packler, Vintage & Ripe
Loretta Randolph, Grapes
Robert Rigsby, Fish Stew for Two
Robert Rigsby, Mary Todd’s Breakfast
Kristianne Ripple, Nutella
Shawnda Rossi, Wrapper Galore
Sudha Soora, Guiltfree Cupcakes
Richard Stickney, Edible Still Life
Melanie Stoer, Lemon Slice Fruit Bowl
Mary Storms, Autumn’s Harvest
Paul Tobin, How I Feel at Work
Richard A. Usanis, Hanging in NYC
Dick Wayne, At Home With Mr. & Mrs. Pepper
Dick Wayne, Apple & Pear Play Hide ‘n Seek
Tom Willis, 2 Tomatoes
Tom Willis, Fields of Hope I

dates:
entry deadline………………………april 27 & 28, 11am-4pm (artist drop off actual work)
opening & awards………………….may 4, 6-9pm
selected work pick-up……………….may 25 & 26, 11am-4pm

notification: 
Accepted entries will be posted on www.visualartexchange.org by the end of the day on April 30, 2012.

Accepted work must remain through the entire exhibit. Works not picked up by their respective deadlines will be charged a $5 per day fee for storage, unless alternate arrangements are made with VAE staff.

entry fees:
members…………$10 per artist
non-members…………$15 per artist

*All entry fees are non-refundable.

The show is open to two and three dimensional works of art. Work must be original & completed in the last 2 years. No copies, mechanical reproductions, molds or kit work will be accepted. All work cannot exceed 72″ in any dimension (including frame). 2D work cannot weigh more than 75 lbs. Visual Art Exchange reserves the right to exclude work due to size or special requirements. All two-dimensional work must be dry, wired and ready to hang. No clip frames or alligator hangers. Photographs and matted works on paper should be single matted with a white or similar neutral mat. Entries must be hand delivered to the gallery or mailed with return postage pre-paid in returnable container. Artwork submitted on behalf of an artist requires written and signed authorization from the artist.

sales:
Visual Art Exchange will retain a commission of 30% for VAE members, 50% for non-members on all work sold during the exhibit. If a work is not for sale please indicate with NFS value in appropriate space on consignment sheet. To join VAE, visit http://visualartexchange.org/support/membership/.

eligibility:
Food for Thought is open to all living artists. A maximum of 2 works of any medium, per artist may be submitted. All works must be original and completed in within 2 years of the entry deadline.

liability:
All entries will be handled with the best care possible, but VAE is not responsible for loss or damage of any cause. By entering into this show, the artist agrees to abide by all rules and regulations as set by exhibition guidelines.

Questions? Email Meredith Burgess.