Artists of Cambria

  Official website for Allied Arts Association
HOME
ARTISTS
GALLERY NEWSLETTERS WORKSHOPS... CONTACT US FORMS THEATRE
Click thumbnail to enlarge a photo of beautiful Cambria, California

  Allied Arts Gallery at the Old Grammar School

Gallery Committee
Director: Linda Dunn
Assistant Director/ Secretary:   Joyburton Heisig
Treasurer:  Loretta Novak
Signage Managers:  Pat & Glen Hascall
Docent Director:  Claudia Gaisford
Receptions:  Jeanette Wolff & Kathi Rippe
Exchange Day Coordinators:  Jan Walker, Rosemary Pisciotta &
Mary Lou Linstedt
CUSD Liaison:  Suzette Morrow
Allied Arts Master Calendar
    Click picture to enlarge


Map to Gallery

Starting Jan. 26th, 2010, Gallery will be open Wednesday - Sunday:  12:00 to 3:30 p.m. 
Prior to Jan. 26th,  Gallery will be open only Friday and Saturday.
Admission is Free. 

2010 Exhibits Calendar
Grand Opening Celebration of Best Works of Art   March - Youth Art Month Art Show
The event should showcase your best works of art to the community and visitors. This is a wonderful time to share with the public the vast range of styles found in the ranks of Cambria Allied Arts. Let’s make a big impression so they will continue to visit our new wonderful gallery location. View/Print Entry Form The March Youth Art Show is sponsored by: Allied Arts Association
and C.U.S.D   View/Print Youth Art Show Flyer
Art Show is for all Cambria Youth Artists Grades K-12.
View/Print Youth Art Show Entry Form
       Fri, Jan 26th - Mon, Mar 1st   Show duration
       Tue, Jan 26 (10 - noon) Bring in entries
       Fri, Jan 29 (12 - 3:30 p.m.) Show opening
       Fri, Feb 5 (5:00 - 8:00 p.m.) GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION
       Tues, March 2 (10 - noon) Pick up work
      Fri, Feb 26  Pick up art work from school sites
      Tue, Mar 2 (10 - noon) Bring in entries
      Fri, Mar 5th - Tue, Apr 6th   Show duration
      Fri, Mar 5 (5:30 - 7:00 p.m.)    Show opening reception
      Tues, Apr 6  (10 - noon) Art will be returned to schools

April - Art in the Pines Juried Show

May - Cambria Fiber Arts Show
April is Allied Arts Association Juried Exhibit of Paintings.   Jurior of Selection and Awards is KRISTOPHER DOE.  These entries should reflect artist wide variety of styles. The juror will be looking for works of art that challenge the viewer through artistic ability, creativity and imagination.   View/Print Juried Show Entry Form Cambria Fiber Arts Show with featured artist Judy Schuster and Friends. This will also be a juried show open to other fiber artist. Allied Arts will co-sponsor this exhibit with The Cambria Ball and Skein Shop. Prizes will be presented. View/Print Fiber Arts Show Entry Form
       Fri, Apr 9th - Sun, May 2nd    Show duration
       Tue, Apr 6  (10 - noon) Bring in entries
       Wed, Apr 7  (pm) Notification via e-mail or phone
       Thu,  Apr 8  (10 - noon) Pick up unaccepted paintings
       Fri,  Apr 9 (noon) Show opens
       Fri, Apr 9 (5:30 - 7:30 p.m.) Reception and Awards
       Tues, May 4 (10 - noon) Pick up work from the show
       Fri, May 7th - Mon May 31st    Show duration
       Tue, May 4  (10 - noon) Bring in entries
       Tue, May 4 (pm) Notification via e-mail or phone
       Wed, May 5  (10 - noon) Pick up unaccepted works
       Fri, May 7 (noon) Show opens
       Fri, May 7 (5:30 - 7:30 p.m.) Reception and Awards
       Tues, June 8  (10 - noon) Pick up work from the show

June 1 - July 5 Plein Air Painters of the Hearst Castle 

July 9 -Aug. 2 Whispers and Shouts
June 1 – July 5 Plein Air Painters of the Hearst Castle show & sale. The featured artists were selected to paint at Hearst Castle for a Friends of Hearst Castle Fundraiser. Artists have agreed to have their paintings available for viewing following the Hearst Castle event for the month of June. These are some of California’s finest plein air painters. Local painters will also be on display. The show is at The Old Grammar School Gallery located at 1350 Main Street in Cambria. Call for hours. July 9 – Aug. 2 Whispers and Shouts, referring to the creative process, will be Lynn Rathbun’s theme as featured artist this month. You will see portraits, landscapes, still life and things in between from this multi talented artist. This show will also be open to all artists and will not be juried. The show is at The Old Grammar School Gallery located at 1350 Main Street in Cambria. Call for hours, 927-8190.

August 6 - Sept 6 Memorial tribute to Bob Young

Sept 10 - Oct 4 - Aug. 2 Cambria sculpture Show
August 6 – Sept. 6 Stephen Kellogg, watercolorist, ceramist and President of Allied Arts Association, will share the featured artist spotlight with a memorial tribute to fellow artist, Bob Young. Bob past away this last year. The show is also open to all other artist. The Old Grammar School Gallery is located at 1350 Main Street in Cambria. Call for hours at 927-8190 September 10 - October 4 Lucie Ryan, Cambria sculptor will be chairman. This show is open to other sculpture artist.

Oct 8 - Nov 1 Western Art Show

Nov 5 - Nov 29 Photography Show
October 8 - November 1 Western Art Show with images of things you might see in Nov juried with prizes. Photography Show chaired by Bob & Fay Kennedy. This will be juried for photographers. Art other than photos will be accepted by not juried.

Nov 30 - Dec 23 Gift Gala

 
        More details to come  
 
 Back to top

                      POLICY for the display of art for ALLIED ARTS ASSOCIATION

A series of exhibits will occur, approximately monthly, through the calendar year. Each exhibit will be curated, organized and displayed only by the personnel previously authorized by the Gallery Board.  While a traditional general membership show is an option, the team may choose themes, featured artist(s), specific genres, 2- or 3-dimensional art forms, crafts or folk art, as deemed feasible for display and safety.  Each exhibit team will have exclusive artistic control over the choice and placement of artworks within the limits of the CUSD use agreement and the broader standards of the community.  The exhibit team will participate in the exchange days preceding and following its show and insure the space for the incoming exhibit is clean and neat.  

                                          Eligibility

  • Members and non members of Allied Arts Association.
  • Two or three dimensional media is accepted.
  • All works of art must be executed within the last two years & be original.
  • No work will be accepted that is from other artist’s work, photographs of published material.
  • Photographs shall be from digital software or darkroom processes and have been taken within the last two years.

 

                            Requirements for Showing Work

  • Paintings must be wired straight across the back, approximately 1/3rd down from the top and the wire must be taut.
  • Wrap-around canvasses don’t have to be framed if painted on the sides & no staples are showing.
  • Encaustic paintings don’t have to be framed.
  • Sculpture and ceramic work must be self standing or with its own supports supplied by the artist.
  • AA reserves the right to reject work which is not dry, not properly wired, or of a size and weight not appropriate. Works that are unsuitable or don’t meet the criteria for the show may also be rejected
  • Bin work and Cards may be brought in at the same time as the show entry day. Please inquire about Bin/Card Policy for details on the web page or in the gallery.

                                          Sales and Fees

  • AA shall retain a 30% commission on any sales.
  • There is a non-refundable entry fee of $5.00 per item.  Displaying artists are expected to serve as a docent once during the show.  If unable to serve as a docent, a flat $10.00 fee is required, regardless of the number of pieces entered.
  • Only two entries per artist unless specified on prospectus.
  • Fees for 3 dimensional works are as listed above.
  • Fees for multiple small works or work in display cases will be determined by the exhibit’s organizing team.
  • Fees for juried shows may be higher.
  • Non members of AA are charged a $25.00 fee for entry.
  • Up to 5 original, matted paintings per artist may be placed in the bins for a single show with an entry fee of $1.00 each. Card fee is $1.00 per 10 cards.
  • All work must be for sale.
  • All work must be picked up on time. $5.00 a day will be charged for storage. After 30 days it becomes the property of AA to be disposed of in an appropriate manner.
  • Payment for artwork sold will be mailed to the artist’s current address at the end of each month for amounts of $10.00 (ten dollars) or more.

                                      Artist Responsibility

  • Provide a current biography or artist statement for the Artist Information Binder. 
  • Artist in the show are expected to help staff the gallery during the show.
  • All art work must be signed in and out on an itemized inventory list by the artist or their agent on exchange days only.
  • Artist or their agent may replace art work sold before show closing date.
 Back to top