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Members' Art Exchange is happening  Next time is from 10 am to 1 pm on 
April           5th & 6th 
June           7th & 8th
August       2nd & 3rd 
October     4th & 5th 
December  5th & 6th 

Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture’s Public Art Program 

Barry Sparkman
Email:
barry.sparkman@phoenix.gov

The Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture’s Public Art Program is requesting qualifications from professional artists to design perforated steel shade screens for multiple City of Phoenix bus shelters. This is a great opportunity for artists new to public art and great for 2D artists!


https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=6994 
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CITY OF PHOENIX Office of Arts and Culture Call to Artists Artist Designed Perforated Screens for Transit Shelter. SECTION I – PROJECT DESCRIPTION The Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture’s Public Art Program is requesting qualifications from professional artists to design perforated steel shade screens for multiple City of Phoenix bus shelters.
artist.callforentry.org

Plein Air event @ desert ridge
We’re pleased to share that registration is now open for our 3rd annual Desert Ridge Plein Air Painting Festival on March 7, 2020.
 
Register now to guarantee your spot! $1600 in awards and a free youth workshop. There is no cost to register and participate.
 
Register here: https://saaca.formstack.com/forms/desert_ridge_plein_air_painting_festival_2020
Youth Registration here: https://saaca.formstack.com/forms/desert_ridge_plein_air_painting_youth_registration2020
Learn more about the event: https://www.saaca.org/desertridgepleinair.html
 
Desert Ridge Plein Air Festival
When: Saturday, March 7, 2020, 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM 
Where: Desert Ridge Marketplace (Loop 101 & Tatum Boulevard Phoenix, AZ) 21001 N. Tatum Blvd. Phoenix, AZ 85050 
​There is no registration fee to participate. 

Presented by Desert Ridge Marketplace, a Vestar property, and the Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance, the festival provides a unique opportunity for artists to create original painted artworks live and in the open air, capturing the essence of a vibrant retail and community space while inviting shoppers to experience the sight, sound, and even texture of the plein air process. 25 artists will compete in the painting competition with $1,600 in cash prizes and a chance to become part of the official Desert Ridge Plein Air Gallery.  
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​​The festival competition is open to any artist who paints using the Plein Air technique in oil, watercolor, acrylic, or pastel. Plein Air (open air) paintings are executed outdoors from real life, as opposed to being painted from photographs in a studio. Both artist and subject must be outdoors, and photographs are NOT used. Contemporary plein air artists capture moments in time that reflect the ever- changing colors, light and shadows, temperature and shifting elements. This art form requires stamina, focus and the ability to be completely absorbed in their work regardless of their surroundings. 
 
YOUTH PLEIN AIR WORKSHOP
The FREE youth workshop is a component of the Desert Ridge Plein Air Festival (9:30 AM - 5 PM) which will offer a unique opportunity for young, student artists to create original painted artworks live and in the open air, while being provided hands-on guidance from professional artist instructors. The Youth Plein Air participants will have the opportunity to have their pieces judged, compete for three cash prizes, and have the opportunity to become part of the official Desert Ridge Plein Air Gallery!

The Youth Plein Air workshop is festival competition is open to youth artists age 10-17, painting using the Plein Air technique in oil, watercolor, acrylic, or pastel. To ensure each participant is given the necessary guidance and one-on-one attention the Youth Plein Air Workshop will be limited to 20 participants maximum. Registrations are accepted on a first come, first served basis, pre-registration is encouraged. 
 
Contact: Cait Huble (602) 697-0056 Cait@SAACA.org
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Member use of clay room

Wham has a clay area where members can work. There is a slap roller, grinder, extruder, 4 wheels, 3 kilns, glazes and many tools and forms to be used.

​In order to use this area you need to have an orientation with Sharon Olson, the clay room team member.

Gift shop policies

The Gift Shop will be implementing new procedures so that WHAM and its members can maximize the opportunity the Gift Shop has to offer.  WHAM gift shop is in the process of changing. Not only has the location in the building changed, but also its appearance. These changes are all part of WHAM’s vision as  “an economic and artistic resource for working artists… The center also has an artist boutique where many artists have displayed their work and wares. This feature teaches artists how to research, label, and market their pieces by using our small retail shop….”
    The gift shop serves as a support and tool to WHAM artist members and the community by providing a place to sell art items, promote WHAM programs and enhance Art Gallery exhibits. Making the gift shop not only a place for members to sell their artistic creations, but a destination for the public.  Our goal is to make the Gift Shop the go to place for gallery guests, local residents, out of state visitors and people looking for unique and artistic items.
    We are planning to organize the Gift Shop by department: apparel, functional items, decorative items, jewelry, and miscellaneous. Every attempt will be made to keep each artist pieces grouped together so consumers can get a good feel for the artist’s style and medium of work.
    A small “Meet the Artist “ card will be placed with the artist member’s items.  The card will be approximately 5x7, with a photo of the artist and an abbreviated bio. Artists are to provide the bio information and photo (see template addendum A)
    

Placement of Items

  1. In order to place items in the Gift Shop you must be a member in good standing.  This includes, but not limited to: current on: dues, volunteer hours, rented or borrowed WHAM equipment and up to date on any outstanding invoices or payments with WHAM.​
  2. Art exchange will continue to be the primary time that Artist members can bring in items for placement in the Gift shop. This is the best time to bring in items that will coordinate with gallery shows i.e. Horse art exhibition, Veterans, 3D, etc
  3. Items must be checked in only by authorized members of the Gift Shop
  4. Artist members can exchange items they have in the Gift Shop on any Monday with an appointment
  5. We encourage Replacement of sold items be made as soon as possible so not have areas in the Gift Shop empty. Monday’s with an appointment would be the best time unless other arrangements are made with the Gift Shop Coordinator.
  6. Placement of pieces in the Gift Shop is the responsibility of the Gift Shop coordinator and its’ volunteers. Anyone moving or altering displays, changing items, tampering with other member’s items, will be placed on Gift Shop suspension for a minimum of 2 months, up to one year, depending on the severity of the infraction.
  7. The Gift Shop Coordinator reserves the right to reject any item not fitting in with the mission of WHAM and the Gift Shop.

Limitation of Pieces

  1. With the change in location, boutique look and promotion of the gift shop, we are anticipating an increase in members wanting to place pieces in the Gift Shop. Due to the limited space, items will be limited depending on space availability and number of members bringing in similar pieces. We want to maximize the exposure of the artist members without overwhelming customers with an abundance of similar items. Every attempt will be made to keep each artist’s pieces grouped together, so consumers can get a good feel for the artist’s style and medium of work.
  2. Larger Items (i.e. Wall hangings, pillows, pottery, sculptures) may be limited to the number of pieces per artist member.
  3. Smaller pieces (i.e. jewelry, note cards, scarves) may be limited depending on the number of artist and pieces brought to be placed in the store. It is possible that all pieces may not necessarily be placed on display. Some can be put in back stock to replace sold items quickly. In some cases we may have additional space and ask artist to display additional items.  
  4. Placement of pieces in the Gift Shop is the responsibility of the Gift Shop coordinator and its volunteers. Anyone moving or altering displays, changing items, tampering with other member’s items will be placed on Gift Shop suspension for a minimum of 2 months, up to one year, depending on the severity of the infraction.
Tagging, Logging Items
  1. A new tagging system will be in place. This will consist of a small tag with the artist’s member number (which will be supplied for you by WHAM) along with an item number and price. These will be attached with string or small safety pin to the item.

  1. Artist must log in items before being tagged and placed in the Gift Shop.

  1. The gift shop may suggest that artist members leave particular pieces longer than the exchange time.  This is up to the discretion of the Gift Shop coordinator.
Donated Items

  1. Art donations to WHAM, which are to be sold in the gift shop, can be made at any time. Please contact the Gift Shop coordinator.

  1. Art pieces made by or that support WHAM programs and/or its affiliate community programs, should be coordinated through the program manager and Gift Shop coordinator.

Some of these policies and procedures are in the development stages allowing artist members and staff to identify what works and what needs improvement, while maximizing sales and eliminating redundancies and paperwork.  Please feel free to provide input.

Volunteer opportunities

Committees with enough volunteers are not listed below.
Please sign up at the docent desk at WHAM or contact  Sheree Ochoa if you have questions.

Building Cleaning Committee
·         Duties: Clean Bathrooms, kitchen, once a week; dust two times a month
·         Sweep and mop floors when needed.

​ Art Camp Committee
·         Duties: Work with Classes Manager to teach a week workshop or assit with a class.

Events/Art Activities/ Promotions
·         Duties: Work with event or art activity coordinator to assist with the activity In any capacity that is needed.

Deliver Flyers, pick up signs or posters, of marketing materials
·         Duties: Work with Marketing Team to implement

Receptions
·         Duties: Work with Gallery or Exhibit personnel to provide art reception for an Art Show.

Instructors to teach WHAM Basic Classes/ CTCA/ WHAM on Wheels
·         Duties: Work With Classes Manager to develop classes or activities you wish to teach or assist.

Docents
·         Duties: Learn to be a docent for one 6-hour shift each month. We are seeking 5-6 more people individuals who can greet guests, answer phones, help with art sales, etc. Docents are an immensely valuable position for our organization requiring a professional mindset and an eagerness to connect with people and tell them about WHAM.

Fundraising
·         Duties: Work with Connie to develop

Building Issues: 
            Work with Marty Wolfe to maintain or fix building issues

Plein Air Show
           Duties: Help Develop a Plein Air Show for Feb. 2018

Bowls of Hope:
           Make Clay Bowls for Charity