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juried open exhibition

Juror: d.m. allison

On View: June 15 - July 03, 2016

Opening Reception: Wednesday, June 15, 6:00 - 8:00 pmAwards Presentation: 7:00 pm

BLUEorange Contemporary Art Gallery1208 West Gray Street, Houston 77019

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Exhibition by the Numbers

SubmittedArtists: 135

Artworks: 519

ExhibitedArtists: 49 (36%)

Artworks: 61 (12%)

VAA congratulates all those who submitted their work to be considered for this exhibition.

VAA owes great thanks to BLUEorange gallery for providing the location for this exhibition.

Exhibiting Artworks

All work must remain for the duration of the exhibit.

About VA

A Visual Arts Alliance Mission Statement

Visual Arts Alliance (VAA) is an educational organization for serious practitioners of the visual arts and interested members of the general public. Founded in Houston, TX in 1981, VAA is a volunteer-run, 501(c)3, non-profit organization. VAA produces professionally juried art exhibitions providing opportunities for members and non-members to have their work professionally judged and viewed by the general public. VAA also organizes educational programs including studio, gallery and museum tours in addition to presentations of art-related resources. Recreational programs provide creative and supportive events beneficial to artists.

Benefits for Artists

• Opportunity to enter 4 juried exhibits per year• Interaction with curators, galleries, etc.• Interaction with artists in all visual media• Learn how to produce an exhibit• Learn how to promote art activities• Free webpage• Free, members-only workshops

Benefits for Artists and Non-Artists

• Free educational programs such as artist talks, studio visits, museum and gallery tours

• Ability to purchase exhibited artwork with no commission fees• Greater exposure to the Houston arts community• Ability to promote art-related news on our FaceBook page

Board of Directors

Matt Adams President Erik Hagen Vice-PresidentR. Michael Reed TreasurerKari Bas SecretarySteve Fisher Chair, Exhibitions CommitteeKaren Eisele Chair, Membership CommitteeChell Vassallo Chair, Programs CommitteeJulia Koutroulis Chair, Publicity + Community RelationsCrystal Owens Member-At-Large

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At first blush, one would not think there would be such a high level of quality, diving into more than 500 images and narrowing down the field to 67 choices for a show [some artists were removed from the exhibit after initial selections - vaa], but there was. Out of 135 entrants there were 134 good ones at least, but the selection process is what it is. In order to present good examples from such a wide spectrum of different media in a diverse group exhibition, without bias regarding materials and technique, some very good artists were indeed not included in this offering. My apologies. So to the artists, please feel free to hang the juror in effigy, I’ll pose for the picture or statuary as it may be, free of charge.

Some artists have more than one work in the show. This was done not so much because these pieces were my favorites, but more conclusively, that the works appeared to be created in succession, and needed several examples to communicate the artist’s intention. I believe this contributes to the viewer’s enjoyment of the exhibition as a whole, and art shows were meant to be enjoyed. Also I might add, I did have a couple of favorites.

All works were chosen for the show based on facility, integrity, and originality. While craft alone would not be enough to win the day, without the facility to communicate the mind and heart in a manner others would be moved to dwell on, the voice of the artist will not be considered much less heard. When the artist takes the longer journey to expression it shows, and draws the patron into a unique awareness of the artists’ making.

It is equally inadequate just to be original. Every mother’s child is an original. The integrity to purposely decide to draw, or not to draw, to render a meaningful line, or to leave out what is not needed, with brevity and courage, is a powerful thing. With nothing to prove to anyone, the well-considered artists stand before their work and see a reflection so unique it becomes a fingerprint of his or her soul. When this happens, an undeniable originality emerges and the artwork and the artist have integrity.

The realization by the artist of that emergence results in the one-of-a-kind originality not arrived at while considering current trends or emulation. Artists of all disciplines find success when they recognize comprehend, and become fully self aware of their unique essence. The best ones will know it, and recognize it when it happens.

Exhibiting Artworks

All work must remain for the duration of the exhibit.

Artists Aw

ards 33rd Juried Open Exhibition Winner

1st Place - $1,000 award

Padaric KolanderYour Character

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33rd Juried Open Exhibition Winners

2nd Place - $800 awardJesus Olivero

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3rd Place - $500 awardJ.M.M. Barkovich

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Honorable Mentions- $50 award each

Frederick Mount - Woman Shooting an Arrow at a ManSherry Karver - NQRWSYu Ru Huang - View on the FieldRebecca Compton - MF JackalopeErik Hagen - Fossils we leave behind - Sim cardsDana Caldera - Man

Exhibiting Artworks

All work must remain for the duration of the exhibit.

Rodolfo Banuelos Houston, TXrobanuelos@hotmail.com

Illusion VIIAcrylic mix on canvas 30” x 20” $1,800

J.M.M. Barkovich Houston, TXjmmbarkovich@gmail.com

A New AlphaAcrylic on canvas 25” x 19” $850

J.M.M. Barkovich Houston, TXjmmbarkovich@gmail.com

BoscoAcrylic on paper 25” x 25” $880

N. Blanca Houston, TXcado1936@aol.com

Hold Your HorsesPlastic animals, beads, acrylic paint, cigar box 6.5” x 8.5” x 5.5” $250

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Zel Brook Corvallis, ORart@zelbrook.com

Round Barn RoofPhotography 24” x 24” $600

Zel Brook Corvallis, ORart@zelbrook.com

Pinwheel Barn RoofPhotography 24” x 24” $600

Patrick Brown Tomball, TXpkb87@icloud.com

ManticoreGlass 14” x 9” x 4” not for sale

Theresa Burgess Houston, TXtheresaburgess@gmail.com

Inferno Contemplation - Limbo #1Mixed 24” x 24” x 2” $300

Exhibiting Artworks

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Dana Caldera Houston, TXdana@danacaldera.com

ManMixed media on photograph 24.75” x 21” $850

Erin Carty

encarty93@hotmail.com

RelaxOil on panel 18” x 18” $200

Renee Cleare Houston, TXreneecleare@gmail.com

The Diamond Jet at Warp SpeedAcrylic on canvas 18” x 24” $2,400

Rebecca Compton Bakersfield, CArebeccalynn211@gmail.com

MF JackalopeGraphite on paper 26.25” x 20.25” $350

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Terry Crump Houston, TXterry.lee.crump@gmail.com

SoldiersAcrylic on canvas 30” x 26” $525

Terry Crump Houston, TXterry.lee.crump@gmail.com

Shifting WishesAcrylic on canvas 30” x 26” $525

Luisa Duarte Houston, TXluisaduarte.art@gmail.com

Armaduramixed media collage 9.5” x 10.25” $450

Luisa Duarte Houston, TXluisaduarte.art@gmail.com

Orange, yellow and a blue stripeMixed media, acrylic on canvas on art board 6.0” x 6.0” x 1.5” $200

Exhibiting Artworks

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Stacy Elko Lubbock, TXs.elko@ttu.edu

Tower ViewLine etch, drypoint 20” x 10” $150

Stacy Elko Lubbock, TXs.elko@ttu.edu

Two SeatsAluminum lithograph, monotype 12” x 9” $100

Steve Ross Fisher Pearland, TXsteverossfisher@gmail.com

Hanging Door-Old Falstaff Brewery-GalvestonPhotography 28” x 28” $535

Willlam Gerrish Houston, TXwillliam@williamgerrish.com

Remnant #1Mixed media, found objects 14” x 14” $350

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Willlam Gerrish Houston, TXwillliam@williamgerrish.com

Remnant #2Mixed media, found objects 14” x 14” $350

Willlam Gerrish Houston, TXwillliam@williamgerrish.com

Remnant #3Mixed media, found objects 14” x 14” $350

Yvonne Gerych Houston, TXygerych2000@yahoo.com

After You’ve GoneStoneware, glazes, mixed media 20” x 12” x 6” $750

Candice Goodwin Houston, TXcandicegoodwin.cg@gmail.com

Move 1Ceramic, found bent wire 15” x 10” x 9” not for sale

Exhibiting Artworks

All work must remain for the duration of the exhibit.

Erik Hagen Houston, TXerik@erikhagenstudio.com

Fossils We Leave Behind - SIM CardsSIM cards, plaster, acrylic, plastic microbeads, resin on cardboard 30” x 11” $300

Michael Horvath Houston, TXmhorvath@banabyler.com

T.M.S. KarankawaFoundoObjects 26” x 24” x 13” $2,300

Margaret Howell Houston, TXmh@bds-hou.com

You Can’t Believe Your EyesDigital art, archival print 21” x 21” $175

Yu Ru Huang Houston, TXyuruhuang@hotmail.com

View on the FieldAcrylic 36” x 36” not for sale

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Andy Johnston Acworth, GAideagroup@bellsouth.net

All You Can HandlePhotography 15” x 30” $900

Soomin Jung San Antonio, TXsoominart@gmail.com

Matterhorn: LakeColored pencil and graphite on paper 12” x 15” $1,200

Soomin Jung San Antonio, TXsoominart@gmail.com

Matterhorn: IcebergColored pencil, gouache and graphite on paper 12” x 15” $1,200

Jesse Kantu Houston, TXjessekantu@hotmail.com

The KnockoutMixed media collage 8” x 10” $350

Exhibiting Artworks

All work must remain for the duration of the exhibit.

Sherry Karver Oakland, CAsherrykarver@yahoo.com

NQRWSPhotography 25” x 30” not for sale

Melissa Klotz artistmck@gmail.com

Gray GardenOil on canvas 10” x 8” not for sale

Padaric Kolander Houston, TXherman@padarickolander.com

Your CharacterCharcoal, graphite and acrylic on paper 18.5” x 13” $900

Padaric Kolander Houston, TXherman@padarickolander.com

Just For ContrastCopperplate etching 13” x 10” $650

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Tamara Lee Houston, TXtmillerlee@att.net

InnerConnect #2Acrylic on canvas 20” x 20” $550

Tamara Lee Houston, TXtmillerlee@att.net

Synesthesia No.5Collage, acrylic on paper 18.5” x 22.5” $375

Zoanna DaLuz Maney Houston, TXzdaluzmaney@sbcglobal.net

ManikinsOil on canvas 28” x 22” $2,100

Zoanna DaLuz Maney Houston, TXzdaluzmaney@sbcglobal.net

Healing GardenOil on canvas 24” x 30” $2,300

Exhibiting Artworks

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Ron Masters Sugar Land, TXwalrusTX@gmail.com

TotemPhotograph, ink jet print 20” x 16” $295

Kate Matthiesen Houston, TXandymatt@abcglobal.net

Graffitti - WhiteArchival pigment print 18” x 24” $400

Kate Matthiesen Houston, TXandymatt@abcglobal.net

Self-Portrait - CloudsArchival Pigment Print 24” x 18” $400

Tim McCourt Mississippi State, MStjm@maxxsouth.net

CatalinaEncaustic on panel 10” x 10” $800

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Tim McCourt Mississippi State, MStjm@maxxsouth.net

IlluminaEncaustic on museum board 11” x 11” $750

Tim McCourt Mississippi State, MStjm@maxxsouth.net

EpicenterNot specified by artist 13” x 13” $800

Frederick Mount Houston, TXfred@fredmountphotography.com

Woman Shooting An Arrow At A ManPhotographic print 25” x 30” $300

Seema Nanda Houston, TXseema.lucitegirl@gmail.com

NestedAcrylic and gouache on paper 9” x 12” $195

Exhibiting Artworks

All work must remain for the duration of the exhibit.

Jesus Olivero Katy, TXjesusoliveroglass@gmail.com

Formicidae ObservatoriumBorosilicate glass 12.5” x 12” x 11” $750

Keddy Ann Outlaw Houston, TXkeddyannoutlaw@gmail.com

Dream WaltzerCollage on reclaimed wood panel 8” x 8” $350

Jason Schaefer Houston, TXjasonbschaefer@gmail.com

Inklessaluminum foil, plexi, machine screws 4” x 6” x 1” $1,200

Suzanne Seiler The Woodlands, TXsuzseiler@att.net

DebutPaper mosaic 29” x 29” $7,500

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Jeff Simmons j.simmons1.112@gmail.com

R.Extraction.4.004Mixed 14” x 10” x 8” $2,000

John Slaby Houston, TXjohn_slaby@yahoo.com

Bosom of AbrahamOil on canvas 18” x 24” not for sale

Gretchen Sparks Bellaire, TXsparksTX@ix.netcom.com

Cliffs of Carlsbadacrylic paint on canvas 4” x 12” $300

Paul Stillson Wichita Falls, TXpstillson@sw.rr.com

Lady in RedDigital collage 24” x 18” $250

Exhibiting Artworks

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Robert L Straight Bellaire, TXrlstra@att.net

Snail’s Paceprint on paper 24” x 18” $500

Lourdes Torgersen Houston, TXlulartfusedglass@gmail.com

High RiseGlass and plexiglass 25” x 10” x 5” $3,500

Chell Vassallo Houston, TXhello@chell.com.br

20,000 Leagues Under the SeaOil on canvas 14” x 11” $300

Laura Willig San Angelo, TXlaurawillig@me.com

What SparksAcrylic and ink on wood 24” x 30” $1,300

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Nancy Wood San Antonio, TXnancy-wood@sbcglobal.net

Burning Bush TX StyleComputer enhanced photo on alumi-num 16” x 16” $275

Dee Zunker Bellaire, TXDee@DeeZunkerPhotography.com

Alley #1Photography on metal 20” x 20” $325

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“Third Monday” Critique Nights

Art Supply on Main2711 Main Street

Houston, Texas 770026:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Join VAA on the Third Monday of every month for our critique sessions at Art Supply on Main. VAA critiques are opportunities for artists to share their work with other artists. These are peer cri-tiques in which everyone is invited to show work and discuss the work of others. You don’t have to bring work in order to show up. Work can be in any medium and artists may bring 1 to 10 pieces. Participants will be allowed as much time as possible depending on how many people are showing work. Artists are encouraged to bring current pieces/projects they wish to discuss with others and get feedback on concept, technique, presentation, etc. Drinks and snacks are provided (feel free to bring and share, too). VAA members and non-members are welcome to come. There is no fee.

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