We are wishing everyone a safe and happy New Years Eve, bringing in a new decade and leaving the old behind. Keep all who gave their lives for peace in memory; remember loved ones who are no more; cherish new ones to come; tackle new challenges with a smile and leave negetives behind you and look towards the positives to come!
Happy New Year everyone and we hope it is a prosperous and memorable new decade for all!
We welcome 2010 with a smile and a raised glass of wine - cheers from our gallery to all of your homes!
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Thursday, December 31, 2009
Monday, December 28, 2009
Call out to amateur artists
The Coast Collective Gallery has placed a call out for newer artists for a upcoming show. See the details below and contact them directly if you are interested. Also, feel free to contact us if you would like to place work on our site for sale! Remember to enjoy what you do, not stumble through the legalities of how to sell, take the hand of those who are looking to help you and you will find success around the corner!
Beginnings January 14 - 24, 2010 This Second Annual Emerging Artists Show is an opportunity for artists who have not yet become professional to show their work in a professional Gallery environment. An opportunity for new artists to get exposure and encouragement; a place for art lovers to see and buy wonderful works early in an up-and-coming artists career. Call for Amateur Artists This exhibition is designed to encourage AMATEUR artists by providing them the opportunity to exhibit their best work in a gallery setting, with feedback in the form of ratings by professional art instructors and a lecture providing information about framing professional art. Jurors ribbons will be awarded for potential. For artists with low ratings, feedback will be provided about how their work might be improved. All submitted work must be original, not copied from any other artists, which includes not using photographs other people have taken. For the purposes of this show, and emerging or amateur artist is defined as someone who: does not yet exhibit work in commercial settings, eg. rent space in major shows or fairs, has not yet had work accepted into a major juried art show, has no history of public presentations, is not represented by any commercial business, does not work professionally in visual arts or does not instruct others. Jurying for this show is not intended to disqualify any entry, but to provide feedback to the artist. If we have more work than we can accommodate in the Gallery space, we will reduce the number of pieces through random selection. We do reserve the right to reject work that we consider inappropriate in our family-friendly gallery. A hanging fee of $5 per piece will be charged when your work is delivered to the Gallery. All works must be for sale unless prior arrangements are made with the Coast Collective. Since only a limited amount of space can be allocated for Not For Sale works, your work may not be accepted unless it is for sale. A 15% commission will be assessed on all art sales. In order to keep costs low, we ask that you bring food to share (pot luck) to the opening reception. Applications must be received by 5pm, Sunday January 3, 2010, Maximum of 4 pieces per artist. Applications may be completed on-line (Preferred). Digital images of your work must accompany electronically filed application, and the on-line form will give you a space to attach them. Alternately, the form may be printed, scanned and e-mailed to gallery@coastcolelctive.ca along with digital images; or printed and mailed to: Gallery, Coast Collective, 3221 Heatherbell Road, Victoria, BC V9C 1YR; or delivered to Coast Collective during regular business hours, Thursday through Sunday, noon to 5:00 PM. For hard-copy applications, we would still prefer the images be e-mailed, but we will accept printed images. DATES TO REMEMBER: Applications Due: Sunday, January 3, 2010 Drop off of work: Thursday January 7 through Sunday January 10, between noon and 5:00 PM Show opening: Thursday, January 14 Opening Reception: Saturday, January 16, 2:00 to 4:00 pm. Lecture: Saturday, January 23, 2:00 to 4:00 PM: Framing Professional Art Pick up of work: Sunday, January 24, from 5:00 to 5:30, unless alternate arrangements are made. For more information contact Barbara at 250-391-5522, or gallery@coastcollective.ca.
Beginnings January 14 - 24, 2010 This Second Annual Emerging Artists Show is an opportunity for artists who have not yet become professional to show their work in a professional Gallery environment. An opportunity for new artists to get exposure and encouragement; a place for art lovers to see and buy wonderful works early in an up-and-coming artists career. Call for Amateur Artists This exhibition is designed to encourage AMATEUR artists by providing them the opportunity to exhibit their best work in a gallery setting, with feedback in the form of ratings by professional art instructors and a lecture providing information about framing professional art. Jurors ribbons will be awarded for potential. For artists with low ratings, feedback will be provided about how their work might be improved. All submitted work must be original, not copied from any other artists, which includes not using photographs other people have taken. For the purposes of this show, and emerging or amateur artist is defined as someone who: does not yet exhibit work in commercial settings, eg. rent space in major shows or fairs, has not yet had work accepted into a major juried art show, has no history of public presentations, is not represented by any commercial business, does not work professionally in visual arts or does not instruct others. Jurying for this show is not intended to disqualify any entry, but to provide feedback to the artist. If we have more work than we can accommodate in the Gallery space, we will reduce the number of pieces through random selection. We do reserve the right to reject work that we consider inappropriate in our family-friendly gallery. A hanging fee of $5 per piece will be charged when your work is delivered to the Gallery. All works must be for sale unless prior arrangements are made with the Coast Collective. Since only a limited amount of space can be allocated for Not For Sale works, your work may not be accepted unless it is for sale. A 15% commission will be assessed on all art sales. In order to keep costs low, we ask that you bring food to share (pot luck) to the opening reception. Applications must be received by 5pm, Sunday January 3, 2010, Maximum of 4 pieces per artist. Applications may be completed on-line (Preferred). Digital images of your work must accompany electronically filed application, and the on-line form will give you a space to attach them. Alternately, the form may be printed, scanned and e-mailed to gallery@coastcolelctive.ca along with digital images; or printed and mailed to: Gallery, Coast Collective, 3221 Heatherbell Road, Victoria, BC V9C 1YR; or delivered to Coast Collective during regular business hours, Thursday through Sunday, noon to 5:00 PM. For hard-copy applications, we would still prefer the images be e-mailed, but we will accept printed images. DATES TO REMEMBER: Applications Due: Sunday, January 3, 2010 Drop off of work: Thursday January 7 through Sunday January 10, between noon and 5:00 PM Show opening: Thursday, January 14 Opening Reception: Saturday, January 16, 2:00 to 4:00 pm. Lecture: Saturday, January 23, 2:00 to 4:00 PM: Framing Professional Art Pick up of work: Sunday, January 24, from 5:00 to 5:30, unless alternate arrangements are made. For more information contact Barbara at 250-391-5522, or gallery@coastcollective.ca.
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Another goal successfully filled!
Another exciting goal has been reached, over 6000 hits to our online gallery in less than a month! Plus, another piece has been sold! Perhaps by the New Year, we will have reached almost 10000!
We want to thank the artists that have made our site possible! Also, we would like to welcome all those new artists we are meeting with over the next few weeks. So, as the end of 2009 nears, we are looking forward to what 2010 will bring!
Remember you could always follow us on Twitter @ Griffingallery_
This time of year, keep your friends close, your family gathered and your enemies at the dinner table with full bellies and laughter!
We want to thank the artists that have made our site possible! Also, we would like to welcome all those new artists we are meeting with over the next few weeks. So, as the end of 2009 nears, we are looking forward to what 2010 will bring!
Remember you could always follow us on Twitter @ Griffingallery_
This time of year, keep your friends close, your family gathered and your enemies at the dinner table with full bellies and laughter!
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Season Greetings!
Happy Holidays everyone, we hope those who celebrate soltice had a wonderful day of meditation and family, and for those who are starting their Christmas holidays, we wish you all a merry Ho Ho! Whatever holiday you celebrate, or religious affiliation during this time of year, we wish everyone the best and a happy 2010!
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
The Hits Keep on Coming!! Bring em on!
What an amazing month this is! Less than 30 days ago, a new aspiring gallery sprung to life on the web! Now almost 4000 hits later, it is becoming a favorite amoung many! Come check out the newest buzz in online art sales! This gallery has provided a nondiscrimatory place to view amazing artworks and for those who "fall inlove" with that one piece, an exciting way to purchase without hassles!
www.griffingallery.biz is not only an online art gallery, each artist that has been welcomed to our site, since they all reside in the Victoria area, have started to create that sense of family that all small galleries strive to meet!
We wish everyone a happy and safe holiday season! Remember, we are online and open 24 hours/day for that last minute shopper!
We thank each and everyone one of you that are making Griffin Gallery a success!
Melinda and Jenny Urquhart
Owners
Griffin Gallery
Victoria BC
www.griffingallery.biz
www.griffingallery.biz is not only an online art gallery, each artist that has been welcomed to our site, since they all reside in the Victoria area, have started to create that sense of family that all small galleries strive to meet!
We wish everyone a happy and safe holiday season! Remember, we are online and open 24 hours/day for that last minute shopper!
We thank each and everyone one of you that are making Griffin Gallery a success!
Melinda and Jenny Urquhart
Owners
Griffin Gallery
Victoria BC
www.griffingallery.biz
Monday, December 14, 2009
Victora BC and area's newest online art gallery!
Come check out the excitement at www.griffingallery.biz where local artists can sell their works without all the hassles! If you are purchasing the work in the local area, all you have to do is contact us directly and delivery fees are cut in half! That's right, if you find that one piece that you are looking for, and you live in Victoria and area, we want to hear from you!
If you are an artist looking to place your work in a gallery that understands your needs, contact us @ mjurquhart@shaw.ca and book a time to have your work viewed and if it choosen, then you too could potentially be a part of this exciting new direction art galleries are taking! Best part for the artists is there are NO FEES! That is how we can help keep your prices low to sell in todays economy! There is absolutely no risks to the artists! Contact us for more information now!
If you are an artist looking to place your work in a gallery that understands your needs, contact us @ mjurquhart@shaw.ca and book a time to have your work viewed and if it choosen, then you too could potentially be a part of this exciting new direction art galleries are taking! Best part for the artists is there are NO FEES! That is how we can help keep your prices low to sell in todays economy! There is absolutely no risks to the artists! Contact us for more information now!
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