Congratulations to the following artists who were chosen to participate in the show:
Dayo Adelaja, Linda Alterwitz-Mizrachi, Janice Arduni, Steven Baskin, Rainer Bertrams,
Kevin Buckley, Thomas Bumblauskas, Diane Bush, Carl Deaville, Drina Fried, Noelle Garcia, Don Herman,
Ray Hernandez, Bonnie Kelso, Gini Max, Lincoln Maynard, Laura Muench, Jeff Oldham, Amanda Pacheco, Marz Pacheco, Atsuko Parker, Keri Schroeder, Merri Stevens, Linda Vaughon, Linda Wadleigh, Barbara Wilson, Jesse Smigel, and Peter Steele.
Artists were encouraged to submit artwork which is inspired by or relates to the theme “Bite at the Museum.” This theme, inspired by the movie, Night at the Museum, is fairly broad and can include food, artifacts, natural history, Native American art, etc. Medium could be any two-dimensional work suitable for hanging and must be ready to hang. Works could not be larger than 5ftx5ft. Artists were invited to submit up to 2 pieces. Submissions could either be dropped off at Community Counseling Center, or they could be submitted digitally in JPEG format. Artwork selected for the show will initially be chosen by Community Counseling Center employee, Theresa Lucero, former Vegas Artists Guild president. 1st, 2nd and 3rd place works will be chosen by our guest judge, Brian “Paco” Alvarez.
The number of pieces selected for the show was based on the number and sizes received. All artists whose work is selected for the show will receive a complimentary ticket to the event. Selected artwork will hang in CCC’s John C. Johnston Gallery for the four weeks prior to the event. Then, they will be brought to the event to be displayed throughout the night. The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winner will be announced at the event. Winners will receive a $100, $75, and $50 award respectively.
Press releases regarding the event and show have been released and a press release regarding the success of the event and award recipients will be released following the event.
Non-selected works will be available for pick-up after August 16th. Selected pieces will be available for pick-up after September 20th.
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