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Dallas, Texas 75372
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Workshops & Open Calls
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Social Media for the Artist...
TO TWEET or NOT TO TWEET!
Saturday July 14, 1 - 3pm
at Gallery at Midtown
13331 Preston Rd. Dallas, TX 75240 (at E. Valley View on 635)
Why today's fine artists need to embrace social media marketing
Social Media expert Giovanni Gallucci speaks on the In's and out's of social media marketing as it applies to the visual fine arts...
~ Why is it critical to success in today's fine art market?
~ How to get started & develop a social media marketing strategy to drive collectors, gallerists and dealers to notice you.
~ Which outlets are best for visual fine arts? What not to do with social media.
~ How to manage daily blogging,
promotions, and stay organized using social media.
$15 APT members
$25 Non-member
RSVP to info@artprotx.com
With a vibrant, frank, humorous, energetic, and personal speaking style, Giovanni teaches how social media can help market your art. He is a recovering web programmer, turned online brand strategist and internet journeyman. He develops strategy for online marketing and audience development for forward-thinking clients in music, media, faith, film, TV, tech & those interested in breaking new ground online.
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Stay tuned for our interactive APT Photography Workshop & Demo in early September...
Image is Everything - Shoot Your Art Like a Pro!
Learn to photograph your art work professionally, by fine art photographer Jeremy Mckane and international photographer Trevor Kobrin! More details coming soon!
______________________________ Sculpture Show in Jewett, TX Deadline: August 1st $17,050 in stipends and awards! $500.00/sculpture for chosen installations. Contact APT member Terry Jones for info: 903.208.0091
Entry Deadline: August 1 ____________________________  CAC 2012 Annual Exhibition
Creative Arts Center Call for entries Deadline: Monday, July 9th, 4pmOpening Reception Saturday, August 4, 6 - 9pmat Mary Tomas Studio Gallery 1080 Bldg. at 1110 Dragon St. Dallas, TX 75207 info@creativeartscenter.org, 214.320.1275 ____________________________  Deadline: August 5th, 2012
$1000 Best of Show
$600 2nd Place $400 3rd Place $300 4th Place $200 5th Place
Sculpture Walk and Gala October 20, 5pm, 2012 Prospectus
www.sculptureonmain.org Notified of Acceptance, August 31,
Installation September 26 - 30 Dan & Marti Pogue 830.693.9544
dan@danpoguesculpture.com ___________________________ 
Art Jamboree 2012
in Corpus Christi, TexasDeadline: September 10, 2012Runs Sept. 28th - 30th Showcasing local, national and internationally recognized artists, food vendors, and stunning visual art exhibits. This event is a 40th birthday party for the Center. Original, handcrafted items only. jamboree@artcentercc.org
The artistic beauty of the Art Center is a compliment to the natural beauty of the shoreline, giving Corpus Christi an artistic heartbeat and legacy for future generations.
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 Saturday July 21st, 2012 10am - 7pm An art & food truck extravaganza, with a wide selection of exotic culinary delights, at Valley View Center, 13331 Preston Rd. Dallas, TX 75240 Artists invited to participate. Fee $40, set-up 9am.
Plenty of indoor air-conditioned space and tons of parking! Artists need their own set up to fit 8' x 6' space, & their own method of accepting payments. For more info: 469.374.0491 adavis@galleryatmidtown.com
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Events this Month
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July 7th & 8th
Al Moore will be showing his new work, "Winds of the Sea," at this annual festival on the coast in Rockport, Texas.
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Samuel Lynne Galleries presents
SUMMER FILM NIGHTS
"LEONARDO LIVE"
THURSDAY, JULY 12TH, 6:30pm
Released in February 2012, LEONARDO LIVE, is an HD presentation of the once-in-a-lifetime exhibition, "Leonardo da Vinci: Painter at the Court of Milan,"
with in-depth commentary about
featured pieces in the exhibit.
$10 Admission, proceeds benefit Hunger Busters
Pre-paid reservations required, limited seating. Doors open 6pm, Showtimes 6:30pm.
___________________________  Member Amalia ElMasri, an accomplished painter and sculptor with a studio in Pantego and Arlington, is offering artists and aspiring artists the opportunity to spend one full day with her receiving one-on-one training.
$100 art tutoring, includes lunch.
Call her at 817.228.0239 or email amaliaelmasri@aol.com ___________________________  Abstract Expressionism by
Opening Reception
Saturday, July 7, 3pm
Pop up Gallery/solo art exhibition at
Callahan Hall Art and Event Center, 209 South 1st St. Clyde, TX
Clayton's latest works on wood with textures found in everyday life; the physical distress on concrete, fences, rusted metal & deteriorating painted surfaces.
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Cedars Art Gallery
Life Drawing with live model
Thursdays 7 - 10pm
Sundays 1:30 - 4:30pm
1114 S. Akard street, Dallas TX
10-minute poses $20 per artist
Paul Labadie 214.769.2495___________________________ 
Oak Cliff: In Transit An exhibition and open forum at the Oak Cliff Cultural Center. Reception: July 14th, 7-10pm OCIT's objective is to transfer the energy and spirit of the people onto the canvas. Three local artists in three very different disciplines create a visual chronicle of this journey. DJ, open to all, no cover. ____________________________ 
"The State of the Art:
Contemporary Artists in Texas" by June Mattingly This recently published book features 87 history-in-the-making professional artists, one of which is our own Nic Noblique, chosen and reviewed by June Mattingly, known for unswerving taste, a dependable "eye" and 30 years working in the contemporary art field in Texas.
To experience the art in this awesome collection of talent is a treat for contemporary artists, professionals and collectors from Dallas to New York, Berlin to Los Angeles, and from Houston to Beijing. Added to the visuals of the works and artist at work, are art descriptions and quotes on each artist's ideas, visions, and goals.
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What is APT?
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APT is a group of artists and business people dedicated to helping artists who either live or sell their work in Texas, providing exposure, innovative exhibitions, lucrative opportunities for artists, seminars, social art outings, and avenues to help artists refine their presentation. We celebrate creative innovators, and foster a relationship with professionals and patrons interested in great art. APT is proud to be sponsored by these generous contributors.
APT empowers its jury-selected membership of experienced, business-oriented art professionals to evolve their presentation, art and careers through effective interaction with art leaders and enthusiasts from around the globe.
One of APT's dedicated objectives is to secure exhibition opportunities for its artist members which directly elevate APT's regional and national presence. We strive to foster a relationship with the buying public by establishing a unified and sophisticated identity within the Texas, national and international art market.
This is your art organization, so APT wants to hear about any new trails you are blazing in the art world, and what YOU want to see more of - how can we assist you as an artist?
 
 
 
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Greetings!
Happy Independence Day!
We appreciate those who took time out to come exchange ideas, talk about art, and enjoy creative camaraderie at our Artist's Roundtable. APT member and painter Lynn Baskind had this to say...
"Enjoyed the meeting and thought that people really opened up to each other. I certainly got some interesting insights and enjoyed sharing our art experiences."
We are having another photography workshop in September. This one will be very hands on, and artists will be able to bring a piece of art to be shot professionally.
Please join us at our upcoming workshop with Giovanni Gallucci! See details on the left, or our site for details.
Please click on all underlined links for more information. Sincerely,
Cassandra Fink, President
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The Power of the Title
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So what makes a great title?
One of the topics discussed at our Artist's Roundtable was titles. Do you let the work speak for itself? Or use the power of words to convey what is not so obvious about the work? Is there such a thing as a title that allows for both of these?
Until about a century ago, titles were not given much thought in the art world. For some artists, the title is an integral part of the art work itself. Great art is mysterious, complex and challenging, and the artist must determine as a visual story teller, whether the title is part of this, or not.
Some art works remain untitled simply because nothing comes to mind to the artist. For the sake of originality, "Untitled" is pretty unmemorable to those who may be interested in buying your work.
Kinds of titles... Working titles - This is a title that allows the art to do all of its talking. If you want the viewer to have only their own interpretation, then a working title may suffice. That is, a title to help the artist identify the work based on more practical definitions of the art, like color or composition, such as, "Big Pink," or "Blue #13," etc. A working title is sometimes intended to be changed later, but often sticks.
Bridge Titles - What if your title could be a bridge of communication from artist to potential buyer? What if it could serve as an ice breaker or conversation starter to fostering a relationship with them and telling your story about the art? Buyers often want to know about the work, how it was created, what was the thought process behind it? A title like this can arouse interest and encourage fans of your art to find out more!
Rhythmic Titles - Melodious words strung together that roll off the tongue and are musical to the ears will make the buyer want to say your title more than once, keeping your title and art work present in their memory, not such a bad thing!
How to find a great title when stumped?
- Many works of art present their title as the work evolves. If a title is not revealing itself, try getting creative input from artist peers. You might ask yourself what it is you're really trying to say.
- The artist is basically selling something tangible that viewers can connect with on an emotional level, yet emotion is clearly subjective. So if you as the artist can identify the feeling that your piece of art instills in you, this can be used to launch ideas and phrases which embody that.
- Language and creating art can use 2 different parts of the brain; language may access more of the logical left brain, whereas the act of painting or designing art may access more of the intuitive right brain. So if a title is not coming to you, you might try changing your scenery or environment to change your way of perceiving the art to more easily find its title. You might consider metaphor as a tool.
Titles that make the viewer question and want to know more, yet also allow the art to really speak can make for great titles.
APT artists having fun with titles...
"Tell Me What You See and I'll Tell You What You Missed" by Nic Noblique, steel sculptor 
"OMG, Not Another Rhino Coming Out of the Closet!" by David Marsee, wood sculptor  "Not A Good Day For A Hot Air Balloon Ride"
by Cassandra, sculptor / painter 
"The Fishmonger and the Demon Cat"
by Sharon O'Callaghan Shero, photomontage / collage artist This piece was inspired by an Irish fable with a story behind it, ask Sharon to find out more!
Share some of your favorite art titles with us, and please come check out the next Artist's Roundtable!
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Inspiration
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 | | M.C. ESCHER - Optical Illusions |
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The Metamorphosis of Patterns |
 | Flowmotion Shadow Show
The history of the human race
using the human silhouette as moving sculpture |
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