Renowned fine artists Joan Wortis and Don Cole will talk about "the intersections our lives and work have had, what turns us on and what moves us. We find that shared experiences, visual and cultural, impact us both and then are abstracted and processed differently."
Valerie Willson will be hosting a VIVA Salon at the O Space on Sept 26th. at 7:00. The discussion will be focused on Showing at Art Fairs: How to Make Your Living as an Artist. How do you find information about shows? What kind of materials do you need to apply? What are the costs? What kind of money could you earn? will be some of the information covered. Come for an exciting evening of exchange of ideas and information. For more information contact Valerie at: valeriewillson@comcast.net
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VIVA New Artist Salon A salon for new artists, artists new to Vashon, artists who are new to VIVA or the Art Studio Tour Join us for lively conversation, good company and light snacks October 11, 2018 at Gather, The Heart of Art on Vashon Island Topics of conversation may include, but are not limited to: Introduction to VIVA Opportunity to socialize with other artists Opportunity to meet others who create art/craft in the same genre How can VIVA support the new artist? Possible mentoring/buddy program as a way to introduce new artists to established artists in the community Implement ongoing socialization programs such as quarterly genre meetings with demos Publicize national recognition, artist acheivements Recognize multi-faceted nature of artist/crafters in VIVA by focusing on: *Marketing and sales - support in getting work into shopping venues *Competitions, exhibits and galleries Strawberry Festival - Focus on expansion of Art On The Green Hosted by: Jeff Good - Watercolor Artist -http://jefflgoodart.com/ Stephanie Marotta - S.Marotta Pottery, Unique Pottery to Enjoy Every Day -https://www.facebook.com/SMarottaPottery/
Documenting Your Artwork ABOUT THIS WORKSHOP: Quality documentation is essential to creating a strong portfolio to be used in submissions, on your website and social media, and for archival purposes. In this workshop, photographer Michelle Bates will lead you step-by-step through the process of creating high-quality documentation of your work. You’ll learn about camera settings, lenses, lighting, backgrounds, editing digital files, and other technical and aesthetic aspects to capture the ideal image. *This workshop is open to artists of all career stages who’d like to learn about documenting their own work. TOPICS COVERED: - Terminology - Camera types and settings - Lenses - Lighting & backgrounds - Photo-editing software - Editing digital files TAKEAWAYS: - Knowledge of how to document your work and how to work with professional photographers - What buyers, curators, gallerists, juries, & selection committees look for in your documentation ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR: Michelle Bates has been a photographer since 1991, doing fine art photography and teaching, documenting theater and events, doing studio promotional and portrait photography, and photographing artwork for artists. Bates is the author of “Plastic Cameras: Toying with Creativity” about low-tech cameras, and has given talks and workshops all over the country and exhibited her work internationally. For more information contact Michelle: michelle@michellebates.net Workshop Registration Form
VIVA Annual Membership Potluck Dinner Join us for fun social evening with fantasic food & beverages. A perfect opportunity to catch up with old friends, shop talk and to meet new Vashon artists. There will also be a very brief meeting for announcements, details of Spring Studio Tour, future VIVA events and plans. All artists are welcome! You don't need to be a member to come but we hope you'll be one when you leave.
A New and Vital VIVA Workshop by Iskra Johnson >> The print and online registration forms are here Iskra Johnson Studio This three and a half hour workshop will present an overview of the major social media platforms available for today’s creative entrepreneur. With a focus on visual arts, we will take an in-depth look at strategies for working with Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter, and a few unexpected platforms where your future patrons may be hiding. Iskra Johnson is a fine artist and letterform designer. With over 30 years experience in her own design business, she brings practical marketing expertise to her coaching for creative entrepreneurs. In teaching her goal is to help creative businesses and individuals find their own authentic voice. Iskra is represented by SAM Gallery and Museo on Whidbey Island. Her work is in the collections of Virginia Mason, Kaiser, King County Portable Works, City of Seattle and private collections throughout the USA. Her mixed media print arts and painting can be seen at http://www.iskrafineart.com. In design she is represented by RappArt in New York. Her design work can be found at http://www.iskradesign.com. What the workshop will cover: How do artists sell their work through social media? How can social media broaden your reach and expand your audience? How can you integrate social media with your studio life in a way that makes it more creative and challenging? How can you find your own voice in this crowded and distracting marketplace? And….. how do you keep it all from making you crazy? The class is suitable both for the social media novice and those who have already established themselves online. Teaching includes a combination of on-screen demonstrations, journal writing and discussion. The focus will be on strategy and principles of social media. Participants will get the most out of the class if they have an Instagram and Facebook account activated and accessible on their phone, (even if the account is private or nothing has yet been posted to it.) Please bring a notebook, and a smartphone if you use one. Laptops optional. Class maximum: 30 be sure to sign up early!
A NEW WORKSHOP FOR ILLUSTRATORS By Lynn McClain at Judd Creek Ranch Learn the illustrator’s art of presenting a story in pictures, challenging the viewer to think past the obvious images in the text, lyric or poem. Bring an idea to work with! (Short texts will be provided for those who prefer to work with a surprise subject) No drawing skills required, stick figures and or photos and collage can be used. If you have materials you would like to use, bring them with you. Pen, pencil, and colored pencils will be provided for sharing, and each person will be provided with the board on which to do sequential images. Details and Registration HERE