the "Wes Skiles Memorial Art of the Springs Exhibition" 2012

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03-15-2012 09:18 PM
MichaelAngelo

the "Wes Skiles Memorial Art of the Springs Exhibition" 2012

The Wes Skiles Memorial Art of the Springs Exhibition is a salon style art exhibition run in conjunction with the 2012 CDF Work Shop. http://www.nsscds.org/content/main-workshop-may-2012 . This exhibition will feature photos, paintings, drawings sculpture and prints celebrating the beauty and majesty of the worlds fresh water springs both above and below. To apply to exhibit your work, please go to the NSS-CDS website and from there click" Preregistration" Go to http://www.eventbrite.com/event/2848418697 for more information. After registering for the workshop, register for the art show. All work will be reviewed by the CDS via Michael Angelo and Kelly Jessop (thanks Kelly for volunteering) Entries need not be CDS members but all non CDS members will recieve the CDS rate for the workshop.
There is a $20 fee to cover the costs of the exhibition. This includes up to 4 J-pegs artworks, addition artworks will be an additional $5 per J-peg. All sales resulting from the exhibition will be split 30/70 with 70% to the artist and 30% to the CDS to be use in conservation efforts. Please support this effort.
03-27-2012 09:59 PM
MichaelAngelo

I have been made aware that some divers are holding back from entering the art exhibit because they feel that they are "amateurs" competing against "Professionals". The CDS has graciously had plenty of wall space built to accommodate entries of all levels. So if you have had any interest in entering please do not feel intimidated.
03-28-2012 05:02 AM
FW

MA, I see there is a fee for the art show. is this an entry fee for artists, or does everyone viewing the exhibit have to pay. I am pretty sure I know the answer, but it needs clarification, or there won't be many attendees.
03-28-2012 07:38 AM
cavewoman

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Originally Posted by FW

MA, I see there is a fee for the art show. is this an entry fee for artists, or does everyone viewing the exhibit have to pay. I am pretty sure I know the answer, but it needs clarification, or there won't be many attendees.

The fee looks to be for those entering (having been a volunteer at one point in an art gallery I know this to be common practice). I have a piece I want to submit. I just keep dragging my feet on getting things together. I'll get things ready today so I can get it ready for submission. If I want to be able to sell prints of an original work, can I do so? (The piece is a painting, so I'm wanting to know if I can have the painting on display/for sale as an original, and have the option of selling printed copies as well). I may do this via an ordering sheet instead of prints on hand, as I don't want to print a bunch of copies if no one is interested in purchasing any prints. Let me know if this would be ok to do. I am looking foward to it.
03-28-2012 09:18 AM
FW

Whit I see ad unclear is post #9 in this thread:
http://www.cavediver.net/forum/showt...1-CDS-Workshop
03-28-2012 09:23 AM
JerseyJersey

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Originally Posted by FW

Whit I see ad unclear is post #9 in this thread:
http://www.cavediver.net/forum/showt...1-CDS-Workshop

You are right Forrest, it possibly sounds like the art exhibit is only for 15 minutes, although the mention is under speakers. Actually, that is a time slot for Michael to speak about it. Will come up with a way to convey that.
03-28-2012 02:46 PM
EGIB

Can you also provide clarification on whether entries into the art contest must purchase a workshop ticket/attend the workshop...the statements from the registration website are unclear.

"Art Exhibit Entry includes workshop ticket at the discounted NSS-CDS rate. Includes up to four digital image entries. There is a $5.00 fee for each additional artwork above four. Details of 2D artwork count as an additional artwork. Sculptors may provide one additional view per artwork without cost. Artists accepted to exhibit will not be charged additional fees of any kind. If the artist wishes to attend the workshop they may purchase their entry ticket at the discounted NSS-CDS rate.
03-28-2012 03:39 PM
ffdiver5597

So does anyone wishing to look at the art have to pay a separate entrance fee or is it included in the workshop ticket?
03-28-2012 03:56 PM
FW

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Originally Posted by JerseyJersey

You are right Forrest, it possibly sounds like the art exhibit is only for 15 minutes, although the mention is under speakers. Actually, that is a time slot for Michael to speak about it. Will come up with a way to convey that.

Actually I meant the $15 fee. It looks like everyone, including viewers have to pay $15.
Look at ffdiver5597's post above.
03-28-2012 04:26 PM
JerseyJersey

I dont see any $15 fees attached to any part of the art exhibit. teh art exhibit is on Saturday

There is a clinic on Sunday that has a $15 fee which is not affiliated with the art show. It is something totally different.
03-28-2012 04:29 PM
JerseyJersey

If the question is whether or not people outside the workshop (such as someone who is exhibiting art works' neighbor or mother-in-law) can come in and view the exhibit, that question will have to be answered by either the Chairman, Bobby, or Committee Head, Michael Angelo.

Do we have an answer guys?
03-28-2012 11:34 PM
MichaelAngelo

Quote:

Originally Posted by cavewoman

The fee looks to be for those entering (having been a volunteer at one point in an art gallery I know this to be common practice). I have a piece I want to submit. I just keep dragging my feet on getting things together. I'll get things ready today so I can get it ready for submission. If I want to be able to sell prints of an original work, can I do so? (The piece is a painting, so I'm wanting to know if I can have the painting on display/for sale as an original, and have the option of selling printed copies as well). I may do this via an ordering sheet instead of prints on hand, as I don't want to print a bunch of copies if no one is interested in purchasing any prints. Let me know if this would be ok to do. I am looking foward to it.

Absolutely show the paintings and we can have a box of prints at a lesser price under the table. In fact, I plan on having the Cozumel prints available. It will still be 70% to the artist 30% to the CDS for use in conservation. We will put the print price along with the paintings price on the Title/price. The painting will need to ready to hang - framed with a wire on back. Since the prints are not on the wall they can be sold without frame thus lessening the price.
03-28-2012 11:39 PM
MichaelAngelo

Quote:

Originally Posted by FW

MA, I see there is a fee for the art show. is this an entry fee for artists, or does everyone viewing the exhibit have to pay. I am pretty sure I know the answer, but it needs clarification, or there won't be many attendees.

the fee is to submit art to the show -$20 for up to 4 j-pegs of the work then $5 per submission after. This is defer the cost of the portable gallery walls the CDS payed to have built by Steve Boyer. Anything after that will go to refreshment for the artist reception on Sunday.
To further clarify the j-pegs is so the work can be viewed by myself and Kelly. We reserve the right to reject a work, but since we have 64 feet of wall I see showing something from everyone.
03-28-2012 11:41 PM
MichaelAngelo

Quote:

Originally Posted by cavewoman

The fee looks to be for those entering (having been a volunteer at one point in an art gallery I know this to be common practice). I have a piece I want to submit. I just keep dragging my feet on getting things together. I'll get things ready today so I can get it ready for submission. If I want to be able to sell prints of an original work, can I do so? (The piece is a painting, so I'm wanting to know if I can have the painting on display/for sale as an original, and have the option of selling printed copies as well). I may do this via an ordering sheet instead of prints on hand, as I don't want to print a bunch of copies if no one is interested in purchasing any prints. Let me know if this would be ok to do. I am looking foward to it.

Just saw the order sheet. I am fine with anything to help sell artwork. but again remember to donate 30% to conservation even if the order is after the actual show.
03-28-2012 11:42 PM
MichaelAngelo

Quote:

Originally Posted by ffdiver5597

So does anyone wishing to look at the art have to pay a separate entrance fee or is it included in the workshop ticket?

The art is free for every one attending the work shop
03-28-2012 11:45 PM
MichaelAngelo

Quote:

Originally Posted by EGIB

Can you also provide clarification on whether entries into the art contest must purchase a workshop ticket/attend the workshop...the statements from the registration website are unclear.

"Art Exhibit Entry includes workshop ticket at the discounted NSS-CDS rate. Includes up to four digital image entries. There is a $5.00 fee for each additional artwork above four. Details of 2D artwork count as an additional artwork. Sculptors may provide one additional view per artwork without cost. Artists accepted to exhibit will not be charged additional fees of any kind. If the artist wishes to attend the workshop they may purchase their entry ticket at the discounted NSS-CDS rate.

If you wish to attend the workshop you must purchase a ticket even if your showing in the art show. However if you are in the artshow you can purchase a ticket at the membership rate even if you are not a member.
03-28-2012 11:46 PM
MichaelAngelo

Quote:

Originally Posted by FW

Actually I meant the $15 fee. It looks like everyone, including viewers have to pay $15.
Look at ffdiver5597's post above.

no fee to view but you must pay to get into the workshop.
03-28-2012 11:48 PM
MichaelAngelo

Quote:

Originally Posted by JerseyJersey

I dont see any $15 fees attached to any part of the art exhibit. teh art exhibit is on Saturday

There is a clinic on Sunday that has a $15 fee which is not affiliated with the art show. It is something totally different.

again there is a $20 entry fee to submit work to the exhibit. there is no extra fee to view the show.
03-28-2012 11:52 PM
MichaelAngelo

Quote:

Originally Posted by JerseyJersey

If the question is whether or not people outside the workshop (such as someone who is exhibiting art works' neighbor or mother-in-law) can come in and view the exhibit, that question will have to be answered by either the Chairman, Bobby, or Committee Head, Michael Angelo.

Do we have an answer guys?

the answer I was given is every one pays to attend the workshop on Saturday. But the show will stay up thru Sunday and you do not need to pay to view the show then. We are also planning a small reception for the artists on Sunday.
03-28-2012 11:53 PM
MichaelAngelo

anyone with any questions feel free to pm me. I will be happy to answer any questions I can.
03-29-2012 06:34 AM
EGIB

Quote:

Originally Posted by MichaelAngelo

the answer I was given is every one pays to attend the workshop on Saturday. But the show will stay up thru Sunday and you do not need to pay to view the show then. We are also planning a small reception for the artists on Sunday.

Understanding check: If you are an artist with no interest in cave diving but have springs-related paintings, to submit you must pay the $20 entry fee and also purchase a $50 CDS workshop ticket, so really it would be a $70 fee. I am asking because I have a lot of friends that are artists and do springs work that may be interested and I want to clearly relay the information to them.

By the way this is a good way to get people to come to the workshop because I previously did not have an interest and this might get me to go :)
03-29-2012 07:47 AM
JerseyJersey

Thank you Michael Angelo!! I will make sure the information about the art show continuing on sunday and the reception in the program. Can you give me some times for Sunday?
03-29-2012 08:11 AM
Puttzer

art show fee

Quote:

Originally Posted by FW

MA, I see there is a fee for the art show. is this an entry fee for artists, or does everyone viewing the exhibit have to pay. I am pretty sure I know the answer, but it needs clarification, or there won't be many attendees.

Other than professionals: why is there a fee for divers showing their art?
03-29-2012 09:06 AM
SuPrBuGmAn

To offset the cost of the exhibition walls that were built for the show.
03-29-2012 12:22 PM
MichaelAngelo

Quote:

Originally Posted by Puttzer

Other than professionals: why is there a fee for divers showing their art?

There is no separate section in this show. In other words there's not a pro section nor amateur section. When I curate a show I will match work the works best together to create a total visual experience. The words amateur and professional means very little in the visual arts. Those are words for accountants. Vincent Van Goth wasn't a pro till 4 years after his death. Any time you do a show like this there are costs so there is always a submission fee (usualy $35) and a 70/30 split. The times when there is not a fee theres a 50/50 split. Thats just the way it is. There are no patrons anymore. If you want to do an exhibition, the artist have to contribute to the costs. Even a small show like this with myself, Bobby and Steve volunteering thier labor there are costs. When choosing a fee I tried to choose a fee that was reasonable to the artist and would let the CDS recoop the costs. Just a fyi Stephen Boyer, is doing a fabulous job on these walls and a big thank you to him.
03-29-2012 12:24 PM
MichaelAngelo

Quote:

Originally Posted by JerseyJersey

Thank you Michael Angelo!! I will make sure the information about the art show continuing on sunday and the reception in the program. Can you give me some times for Sunday?

We don't have times yet. But we do have to breakdown the exhibition in the afternoon. So it will need be a morning brunch thing.
03-29-2012 07:19 PM
Brian Kakuk

For the purposes of photography entries, do only Florida springs qualify or do all underwater caves qualify?

Safe diving,
Brian
03-29-2012 07:52 PM
MichaelAngelo

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian Kakuk

For the purposes of photography entries, do only Florida springs qualify or do all underwater caves qualify?

Safe diving,
Brian

Any cave/spring world wide. I'd love to see some Bahamas work.
04-06-2012 12:41 PM
MichaelAngelo

just a reminder - deadline for submissions to the artshow is April 20, two weeks away.
04-20-2012 06:50 PM
MichaelAngelo

Deadline to submit art work extended to May 1
MA
04-21-2012 06:50 AM
loquat149

We should invite Margaret Tolbert to help with the judging.

Dave
04-21-2012 01:47 PM
MichaelAngelo

She has been invited to show with us. She has shown in the "Art Flows Like Water" show I curated in February. As per judging, there are no prizes no awards no one is going to say one work is better then another. Though the CDS reserves the right no to show any work, there really aren't enough entries to judge anything. There are no pro's or amateurs just one art showing.
04-27-2012 11:38 AM
cavewoman

Quote:

Originally Posted by MichaelAngelo

Just saw the order sheet. I am fine with anything to help sell artwork. but again remember to donate 30% to conservation even if the order is after the actual show.

Sounds more than fair to me. I just submitted.
04-27-2012 01:01 PM
MichaelAngelo

Just 4 days left to apply to the show. Its looking like we will an excellent show.
04-27-2012 01:24 PM
MichaelAngelo

The Art show is looking for any volunteers to help set up and break down the temporary gallery walls. We plan on setting up at 6:30 am on day of Workshop and break down on Sunday about 1 PM. Also if anyone can help "man the booth" in hour shifts it will help us not to have the same people (yes mostly me) stuck at the booth all day. Thanks MA
04-28-2012 09:24 AM
sandy

MA, I am manning the NACD booth that day but will try to get there early(7ish) to give you a hand. Also I can give you a hour at some point in time assuming you hold onto my winning tickets:)
04-28-2012 01:57 PM
MichaelAngelo

Thanks Sandy
but won't your tickets be to hot to touch?
04-28-2012 04:00 PM
sandy

Quote:

Originally Posted by MichaelAngelo

Thanks Sandy
but won't your tickets be to hot to touch?

Actually my streak ended at the nacd safety day. Hope to start a new one.
05-01-2012 02:02 PM
MichaelAngelo

Today is the last day to submit to the Art of the Springs show. We will still take submissions to midnight tonight. Thank you to every one who have submitted I think we will have a first class show.
MA
05-01-2012 03:19 PM
LCF

Is anybody going to take photographs of the artwork, so that those of us who can't attend can see what was there?
05-01-2012 04:09 PM
FW

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Originally Posted by LCF

Is anybody going to take photographs of the artwork, so that those of us who can't attend can see what was there?

I can, if it is OK with MichaelAngelo.
05-01-2012 07:17 PM
MichaelAngelo

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Originally Posted by LCF

Is anybody going to take photographs of the artwork, so that those of us who can't attend can see what was there?

I plan on shoot pics and writting a short piece for the Under Water Speleology.
05-02-2012 06:10 AM
FW

Quote:

Originally Posted by MichaelAngelo

I plan on shoot pics and writting a short piece for the Under Water Speleology.

That is even better :-)
05-04-2012 05:45 PM
MichaelAngelo

Anyone volunteering to help set up the walls will not recieve a picture of me in a bikini.
05-05-2012 01:46 AM
JerseyJersey

but one will be posted in the next issue of UWS......
05-05-2012 06:23 AM
sskasser

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Originally Posted by JerseyJersey

but one will be posted in the next issue of UWS......

MichealANGELo is a centerfold....J Giles would be pleased :)
05-06-2012 04:41 PM
MichaelAngelo

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Originally Posted by sskasser

MichealANGELo is a centerfold....J Giles would be pleased :)

They decided it had to be a 4 page lay out.
05-06-2012 07:27 PM
FW

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Originally Posted by MichaelAngelo

They decided it had to be a 4 page lay out.

"Lay out" ? :-D
05-06-2012 09:46 PM
MichaelAngelo

Quote:

Originally Posted by FW

"Lay out" ? :-D

lay all the way out really.
05-07-2012 03:45 AM
MichaelAngelo

I am Please and Proud to announce the following artist will be displaying their work at the Wes Skilies - Art Of The Springs art salon at the CDS workshop
Kristi Bernot - Painting
Brent Cooper - Photography
Michael David - mix Media
Michael Angelo Gagliardi - curator - Oil painting, Contemporary cave painting, Sculpture
Dr Richard Harris - Photography
Jill Heinerth -Painting - Photography
Mark Long - Photography
Gene Page - Photography
Carolina Shrewbury - Painting
With special work by Wes Skilies
thank you
MA
06-02-2012 04:37 PM
MichaelAngelo

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Just want to take a quick note to thank the artists and everyone who volunteered to help set up the show and sit the show. We had a great response. Attached are some pics of the salon.

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