Hope to have a good group at the meeting tomorrow (Tuesday) night to hear Ed & Patsy Gullett speak on a variety of subjects. They know all about getting into shows across the country, selling art, living as an "art couple", running shows and more. Should be interesting and educational.
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Pick up art from Farrago Gallery
Tomorrow is the final day of our Farrago Gallery show. Everyone who participated needs to pick up the art that didn't sell between the hours of 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
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The Peachtree Hills Festival of the Arts is this weekend. Two of our FAACE members will be participating. Donna Loeffler (new member!) and Janet McGregor Dunn. There will be over 120 artists in the show.
Location: 308 Peachtree Hills Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30305
Located in the heart of Atlanta, connecting Buckhead with Ansley Park.
Sat - 10 - 6
Sun - 11 - 6
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Let us know when you'll be doing a show and we'll help to spread the word!
Monday, June 3, 2013
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
FAACE Update: June 4th meeting, plus other info
Our next meeting will be Tuesday, June 4th, 7 p.m. Our guest speakers will be Ed & Patsy Gullet. The duo have been creating art, running art shows, traveling to participate in shows and more for many years. They are a fount of knowledge in many, many areas.
They met when they were in high school art class together. They both have degrees in art --- Ed in industrial design, Patsy in art education.
They have been making a living with their art since they married. They travel mostly around the Southeast doing shows but have traveled throughout the US. Both have had work in collections in the U.S. and abroad.
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Farrago Gallery Show
The FAACE show at Farrago Gallery was and is a great success! Thank you to everyone who participated. Many of our fabulous FAACE members came to the opening reception (and some brought food) even though they weren't in the show!
From Corrine Galla, owner of Farrago Gallery in Newnan:
Corinne
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Making "Cents" Out of Your Art
We have had a number of members express interest in the workshop Making "Cents" Out of Your Art. We will be scheduling the workshop with Charlie Nelson in July. More info to follow...
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Upcoming shows & news:
The Newnan Oak Leaf Arts Festival has been postponed until NEXT year.
This weekend: Virginia Highlands Summerfest. http://vahi.org/summerfest/
Next weekend: Peachtree Hills Festival of the Arts: http://www.peachtreehillsfestival.com/
Show deadlines looming:
June 15th Art Market at the Peachtree City Farmers Market
9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
The cost for a booth is $25. If you are interested in being part of the show please visit their website, http://www.ptcfarmersmarket.org/events.html or contact Janet McGregor Dunn, email. The original show was rained out and this is the "rain date" show. Some of the original vendors are unable to do the show thus there are a few openings. The crowd is good, the show is easy. It is an outdoor show and you'll need a tent or canopy (white preferred).
31st Annual Duluth Fall Festival, Sept 28 - 29
Duluth, GA
May 30 deadline
www.duluthfallfestival.com
Piedmont Park Arts Festival August 17 & 18
Midtown / Piedmont Park
July 5th deadline
www.zapplication.org
Independence Celebration Band Festival (with arts). July 6th
Greensboro, GA (Lake Oconee Village)
May 31 deadline.
www.opas.org/events/independence-celebration-band-festival
Powers Festival, Labor Day weekend
Newnan, GA
August 5 deadline
www.powerspavillion.com
Sandy Springs Festival Art Market Sept 21 - 22
Sandy Springs
August 3 deadline
www.zapplication.org
4th Annual Effingham Oktoberfest, Sept 27 - 28
Rincon, GA (near Savannah)
August 31 deadline
www.effinghamcounty.com/Oktoberfest (may be more to the link...just try the first part if this doesn't work)
Chastain Park Arts Festival Nov 2 & 3
Chastain Park (Powers Ferry Rd & Stella Dr)
September 20th deadline
www.zapplication.org
Fall Festival on Ponce Oct 19 & 20
Olmstead Park, North Druid Hills
September 6 deadline
www.zapplication.org
They met when they were in high school art class together. They both have degrees in art --- Ed in industrial design, Patsy in art education.
They have been making a living with their art since they married. They travel mostly around the Southeast doing shows but have traveled throughout the US. Both have had work in collections in the U.S. and abroad.
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Farrago Gallery Show
The FAACE show at Farrago Gallery was and is a great success! Thank you to everyone who participated. Many of our fabulous FAACE members came to the opening reception (and some brought food) even though they weren't in the show!
From Corrine Galla, owner of Farrago Gallery in Newnan:
You were all wonderful! Thank you so very much for all your
efforts, hard work and FOOD! Everyone had a fabulous time, and the
feedback on the show has all been so positive. I can't say enough good
things to express my thanks for helping to keep Farrago Gallery the
freshest gallery in Newnan! You all deserve a big hug!
Best,---------------------
Making "Cents" Out of Your Art
We have had a number of members express interest in the workshop Making "Cents" Out of Your Art. We will be scheduling the workshop with Charlie Nelson in July. More info to follow...
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Upcoming shows & news:
The Newnan Oak Leaf Arts Festival has been postponed until NEXT year.
This weekend: Virginia Highlands Summerfest. http://vahi.org/summerfest/
Next weekend: Peachtree Hills Festival of the Arts: http://www.peachtreehillsfestival.com/
Show deadlines looming:
June 15th Art Market at the Peachtree City Farmers Market
9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
The cost for a booth is $25. If you are interested in being part of the show please visit their website, http://www.ptcfarmersmarket.org/events.html or contact Janet McGregor Dunn, email. The original show was rained out and this is the "rain date" show. Some of the original vendors are unable to do the show thus there are a few openings. The crowd is good, the show is easy. It is an outdoor show and you'll need a tent or canopy (white preferred).
31st Annual Duluth Fall Festival, Sept 28 - 29
Duluth, GA
May 30 deadline
www.duluthfallfestival.com
Piedmont Park Arts Festival August 17 & 18
Midtown / Piedmont Park
July 5th deadline
www.zapplication.org
Independence Celebration Band Festival (with arts). July 6th
Greensboro, GA (Lake Oconee Village)
May 31 deadline.
www.opas.org/events/independence-celebration-band-festival
Powers Festival, Labor Day weekend
Newnan, GA
August 5 deadline
www.powerspavillion.com
Sandy Springs Festival Art Market Sept 21 - 22
Sandy Springs
August 3 deadline
www.zapplication.org
4th Annual Effingham Oktoberfest, Sept 27 - 28
Rincon, GA (near Savannah)
August 31 deadline
www.effinghamcounty.com/Oktoberfest (may be more to the link...just try the first part if this doesn't work)
Chastain Park Arts Festival Nov 2 & 3
Chastain Park (Powers Ferry Rd & Stella Dr)
September 20th deadline
www.zapplication.org
Fall Festival on Ponce Oct 19 & 20
Olmstead Park, North Druid Hills
September 6 deadline
www.zapplication.org
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
Upcoming FAACE Show: Farrago Gallery, Newnan
FAACE members will be holding a show at the wonderful Farrago Gallery in
Newnan. everyone is invited to stop by and see all the fabulous art that will be
on display beginning May 10th.
Farrago Gallery
9 B Greenville Street
Newnan, Georgia 30263
770-683-1291
- Reception Date: May 10, 2013
- Show Dates: May 10 - June 1, 2013
- Application Cutoff: Midnight, April 23, 2013
- Delivery Date: May 7, 10AM - 1PM
- Pick-up Date: June 4, 10AM - 1PM
- 2-D artwork no larger than 24" x 36"
- 3-D artwork, 30 lb max, provide own pedestal
Farrago Gallery
9 B Greenville Street
Newnan, Georgia 30263
770-683-1291
Monday, April 1, 2013
Workshop interest? Making "cents" out of your Art!
We wanted to know if our members would be interested in the following workshop. Please comment or let us know at the next meeting if this is something that would interest you.
Making "cents" out of your Art!
A Workshop limited to 5 people -- minimum 2-3.
Charlie Nelson, publisher of the Guide magazines, and developer of the Peachtree City App will lead a 3 hour workshop about the economics of art as a small business.
This workshop is directed to serious artist who are interested in how to make a living out of their art or how to use a business model to learn more about the small business economics of their art. The workshop will begin with a brief discussion of a simple business equation that Charlie has developed to help his artist daughter, Lyla Nelson (www.lylanelson.com), to understand the business aspects of her art and how to set her goals to make her living through her art. The balance of the workshop will be devoted to answering questions about individual situations that could be helpful to the group.
Making "cents" out of your Art!
A Workshop limited to 5 people -- minimum 2-3.
Charlie Nelson, publisher of the Guide magazines, and developer of the Peachtree City App will lead a 3 hour workshop about the economics of art as a small business.
This workshop is directed to serious artist who are interested in how to make a living out of their art or how to use a business model to learn more about the small business economics of their art. The workshop will begin with a brief discussion of a simple business equation that Charlie has developed to help his artist daughter, Lyla Nelson (www.lylanelson.com), to understand the business aspects of her art and how to set her goals to make her living through her art. The balance of the workshop will be devoted to answering questions about individual situations that could be helpful to the group.
All Things Garden Art Market May 11th
Artists are invited to participate in "All Things Garden" in
Peachtree City, Saturday May 11th. Art work to be sold must be at least
50% garden related (paintings of flowers, flower pots, leaf or floral
jewelry, bird houses, art to be used in the garden or about the garden,
wind chimes, and similar).
The deadline for entry is April 10th. To find out more and for an application visit: http://www.ptcfarmersmarket.org/artist-market.html
The deadline for entry is April 10th. To find out more and for an application visit: http://www.ptcfarmersmarket.org/artist-market.html
FAACE Meeting April 2nd
Corinne Galla, owner of Farrago Gallery in Newnan, will be the guest speaker at the FAACE (Fine Arts and Crafts Entrepreneurs) meeting Tuesday, April 2nd, 7 p.m. The meeting will be held at St. Andrews in the Pines Episcopal Church on Peachtree Parkway, Peachtree City.
Corrine will be sharing helpful information on getting art accepted into galleries. She will also answer questions regarding the upcoming FAACE show to be held at Farrago.
FAACE membership renewals are due also. Questions regarding membership? Visit www.FAACE.org or come to the Tuesday meeting.
Corrine will be sharing helpful information on getting art accepted into galleries. She will also answer questions regarding the upcoming FAACE show to be held at Farrago.
FAACE membership renewals are due also. Questions regarding membership? Visit www.FAACE.org or come to the Tuesday meeting.
Sunday, March 24, 2013
Entry Deadline for 45th Annual Fayette Fine Art Show April 15th
Show dates:
Saturday, May 18, 2013 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday, May 19, 2013 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Don't miss Fayetteville's largest tourism event! Various artists from around the country will exhibit their work on the Old Courthouse Square. This juried fine art show is an Atlanta favorite. Come to buy or simply admire. Come participate in the free community monster mural located in the kids art tent.
Call Patsy Gullett at (770)461-4978 for more information.
Click here for the vendor application.
Saturday, May 18, 2013 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday, May 19, 2013 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Don't miss Fayetteville's largest tourism event! Various artists from around the country will exhibit their work on the Old Courthouse Square. This juried fine art show is an Atlanta favorite. Come to buy or simply admire. Come participate in the free community monster mural located in the kids art tent.
Call Patsy Gullett at (770)461-4978 for more information.
Click here for the vendor application.
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