South County Art Association | Gallery/Office Hours: Wednesday – Sunday 1:00 PM

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Introduction to Printmaking

In this 6 week class, three types of printmaking (linocut, etching, and monotypes) will be introduced. Students will learn techniques for each and gain experience with the printing press.

Dates/Times:

Wednesdays, 6 weeks: 7/31 - 9/4, 9:30 - 11:30 am

Cost:

$100 members / $125 non-members

Instructor:

Jill Cook

Enrollment Status:

Open

Current Exhibit

Earthworks: Open Juried Clay Annual

April 18 - May 18

The 40th Annual of works in clay by New England Artists
Entries due by April 12th

Opening:

Awards given at the Opening Reception on Thursday, April 18, 7 - 9 pm.

Call For Entries

Eligibility:

All artists are invited to submit up to five original works in clay. Works must have been finished in the last two years and not shown previously in any SCAA juried show.

Awards:

1st ($150), 2nd ($100), & 3rd ($75) place cash awards and 3 Honorable Mentions.

Entry Fee:

$14 per entry/members (5 for $56), $17 per entry/non-members. Fees are non-refundable.

Liability:

Artists are asked to maintain thier own insurance. SCAA does not accept any liability for lost or damaged work. If not picked up after 60 days, work will belong to SCAA.

Sales:

SCAA retains 30% on all sales for members, 35% for non-members.

Delivery:

All entries must be hand-delivered to SCAA on the weekend of April 6-7 and during the week April 10-12, between 1 - 5 pm.

Pick-up:

Entries not accepted may be picked up Wednesday - Sunday, 1 - 5 pm. Accepted work should be picked up on Sunday, May 19, between 1-5 pm.

Juror:

Juror: Hayne Bayless is a studio potter in Ivoryton, CT. He has exhibited at the Smithsonian Craft Show nine times and the Minnesota Potters Tour five times. He is represented by galleries including AKAR, Ferrin, Blue Heron, Crimson Laurel, and Hibberd-McGrath. His work is wdely published, and he has taught highly regarded workshops at The Clay Studio, Penland, Shakerag, Watershed, and others. April 13, 10 am: Hayne will comment on the entries and select works for the exhibition. Everyone is welcome to attend. April 14, 9 am – 4 pm: Hayne will give a demonstration workshop ($50/members, $65 for non-members).

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News

Earthworks Open Juried Clay Annual

The results of the jurying are in. Out of 101 entries Juror, Hayne Bayless selected 51 pieces for the show. The following entry numbers are accepted:

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 12, 13, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22, 23, 24, 28, 29, 31, 32, 34, 38, 40, 44, 45, 47, 49, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 67, 69, 70, 71, 73, 77, 86, 87, 88, 92, 93, 96.

Thank you to everyone who submitted work. Hayne commented on all of the pieces, and notes from the jurying will be available to view at the opening reception on Thursday, April 18 at 7:00 pm.

Artist Studios for Rent

There are nine artist studios for rent in two sizes.

Studios are for artists working in non-clay, non-stone/wood carving uses only. Painting, drawing, textile, and electronic media are all fine.

Please come visit from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday, to view the space. Call (401) 783-2195 for more information, or email us at socart@verizon.net to check availability. We always keep a short waiting list running for those who are interested in the next available space.

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