Call for Artists! Plowhaus Holiday Show: Festivus for the Rest of Us!

Announcing the annual Plowhaus Holiday Show: Festivus for the Rest of Us! 12/5-28, 2009

Please let us know if you want to be part of this popular annual cash and carry show.
As Plowhaus members, former members and fans you are the first to know about this opportunity.

Members: $30 fee/10% commission (Join for $25 through June 2010)
Nonmembers: $50 fee/20% commission

Art should be priced to sell, preferably under $100, and each artist should provide multiple pieces in quantities to replace anything as it is purchased.

Every participant will be required to sit in the gallery for at least one two-hour shift, and it's imperative that we have the gallery open during weekday lunches to drive sales and increase traffic. Greater participation must occur if we are to keep our doors open.

Also, every artist will need to bring a bottle of wine to the opening and volunteer for at least one show job.

Please let us know your interest ASAP. And don't forget to donate your slightly used/unwanted/orphan art to the yArt Sale. We'll help it find a new home.


info@plowhaus.org

Day of the Dead Workshops - East Nashville - Oct 31 2009

The Plowhaus Artist Cooperative of Nashville,
in conjunction with Studio 83 East and Open Lot Nashville,
proudly presents

“El Dia de los Muertos” (Day of the Dead) 2009 at
Studio 83 East and Open Lot Nashville

A one day/night event on Saturday October 31st

The Plowhaus is proud to announce East Nashville's Day of the Dead 2009, the continuation of an East Nashville tradition. The day starts with Day of the Dead-inspired classes, followed by a night of art and music.

The Day of the Dead (El Día de los Muertos or All Souls' Day) is a holiday celebrated in Mexico and by Latin Americans living in the United States and Canada. The holiday focuses on gatherings of family and friends to pray for and remember friends and family members who have died. Traditions include building private altars honoring the deceased, using sugar skulls, marigolds, and the favorite foods and beverages of the departed, and visiting graves with these as gifts.

ART CLASSES -- 4 options for adults and children
(all classes at Open Lot -- 1307 Jewell St., Nashville, TN 37207)

1. Children's workshop "Impressions in Clay" for kids 7 and up. 10AM-Noon
Items will be fired and ready for pick-up one week later.
$12 RSVP to kathy-net@comcast.net (walk-ins welcome)

2. Adult Altar Workshop 10AM-Noon
$15 RSVP to girlstudio@comcast.net (walk ins welcome)

Altars are traditionally created during this holiday to honor loved ones.
Small cigar box offrendas with silk flowers, foil, loteria cards and candles will be created. Participants would need to bring small photos of their loved ones that they are honoring in the altars. All altars created during this workshop can be included in the Day of the Dead art show at Open Lot opening on October 31.

3. Children’s Day of the Dead Necklace Workshop 12-1 PM
$10 RSVP to girlstudio@comcast.net (walk ins welcome)
Come and create a skull necklace with silk flowers.

4. A "make & take" workshop in the pottery studio. People can decorate a stoneware skull with paint and make it into an ornament or necklace, all for $5.
Questions to to kathy-net@comcast.net (walk-ins welcome)


for general information:

Plowhaus Artist Coop
info@plowhaus.org
Visit Plowhaus at googlegroups.com, facebook or on Twitter.

Studio 83 East
http://studioeightythree.com

The Open Lot
http://www.theopenlot.org/

Call for Artists: Day of the Dead Celebration in East Nashville 10-31-09

Second Call for Artists: Day of the Dead Celebration in East Nashville. 10/31/09.

A joint project of Plowhaus, Studio 83, and Open Lot. Featuring Art Exhibition, Art Classes, Costumes, and Music.

The Day of the Dead (El Día de los Muertos or All Souls' Day) is a holiday celebrated in Mexico and by Latin Americans living in the United States and Canada. The holiday focuses on gatherings of family and friends to pray for and remember friends and family members who have died. Traditions include building private altars honoring the deceased, using sugar skulls, marigolds, and the favorite foods and beverages of the departed, and visiting graves with these as gifts.

Plowhaus members, past and present, are invited to take part in this show. Fees to show are $10 for members and $15 for non-members. Each participant can exhibit 1-2 pieces, depending on size.

Art drop off at Studio 83 (604 Gallatin Ave. #216) needs to occur before 7:00 pm on Thursday, October 29, 2009.

Please e-mail with any questions or your intention to participate. More details to follow.

2nd Call for Artists - Plowhaus June Show (6/6-27)

The Plowhaus Artists’ Cooperative invites local artists to be part of our next downtown show for the month of June. In keeping with the Nashville Pride Festival, occurring June 20th at Riverfront Park, our theme is a loose one, celebrating diversity, the spirit of inclusion, and the importance of accepting difference among people.

Here are some possible clues to what this art will represent (thanks to artist Betsy Clapsaddle for her slightly altered words, which I am using):

Nashville pride; meaning the city must be represented literally in the piece [like with a skyline or a landmark], or

Nashville pride; meaning if you do work in Nashville, then whatever you come up with is acceptable as long as it reasonably family friendly, or

Nashville pride; meaning acceptance of the GLBT population as one with an important place in Nashville,

For the June Downtown Art Crawl (Saturday, June 6,
2007) through the end of the month, we would like to invite artists
who want to celebrate Nashville Pride to exhibit their artworks. We
also want to hold a special reception in conjunction with the Pride
Festival Downtown on June 20th.

Everyone is welcome to participate—the $25 entrance fee (to pay for
gallery costs) will entitle artists to roughly 3-4 linear feet of wall
space. We ask that artwork be reasonably family friendly -- an honest,
mature, expression of oneself is okay. Graphic depictions probably
won’t be okay. Our goal is to celebrate a Nashville where everyone can
feel at home, included, valued, and welcome.

In addition to the participation fee, we ask that artists contribute
to the opening refreshments and sign up for a show job. These will be
discussed in a future e-mail with interested participants. For any art
sales, the Plowhaus will take 25% as its fee.

A preliminary show calendar:

Tuesday June 2nd art drop-off
Wednesday June 3rd - Thursday, June 4th curating/hanging
Saturday, June 6th – Downtown Art Crawl
Saturday, June 20th – Pride Festival Reception

Interested artists should let me know immediately (by Friday, May
15th) if they would like to be part of the celebratory exhibit. We
need 20-25 artists to make this happen.

Let me know if you have any questions or want to participate.

Stephen McClure
(mercuryman@yahoo.com)

www.plowhaus.org

Call for Artists: Plowhaus Abstrakta: April 4-25, 2009

+++CALL FOR ARTIST'S+++

You are invited to join the April Plowhaus Group Show; ABSTRAKTA, at the Plowhaus Gallery at the Tennessee Art League - 808 Broadway(Downtown Nashville), 2nd Floor.

Runs April 4th through April 25th.

The theme, of course, is Abstract Art ala Nashville and for this show we would like Artists to hold to this broad theme.

If you would like to participate in this event – Please contact John Holland at Digitaldoodler7@gmail.com. Openings for this show are on a first come/first claim basis and there are 27 spaces available. The fee to enter the show will be $25. Each artist's to get about 4 linear feet of space.

A meeting for the show will be scheduled onece we have a list of Participating Artists

We will need people to fill the following positions - if you are interested let me know - thanks so much, john

Curator:
Press Release:
Hanging chair:
Poster Design: Franco Scaramuzza
Food Coordinator:
Music Coordinator:

Show Coordinator: John Holland

Show Run: April 4th through April 25th
The Plowhaus Artist's Cooperative:
Tennessee Art League
808 Broadway
Nashville, Tn. 37203

Call for Artists - Plowhaus February 2009

+++CALL FOR ARTISTS+++

You are invited to join the February Plowhaus Group Show, at the Plowhaus Gallery at the Tennessee Art League - 808 Broadway(Downtown Nashville), 2nd Floor. Runs Feb. 6th though Feb. 29th. The theme of the show will be Black History as February is Black History Month - We want all perspectives to be represented at this show - and some exciting ideas have been mentioned so far.

If you would like to participate in this event – Please contact John Holland at Digitaldoodler7@gmail.com. Openings for this show are on a first come/first claim basis and there are 24 spaces available. The fee to enter the show will be $25. Each artist's to get about 4 linear feet of space.

A meeting will be held at 5:30 on Saturday January 10th, at the Alley Cat Tex Mex Grill to discuss the show. more on that to those who want to participate.

We will need people to fill the following positions - if you are interested let me know - thanks so much, john

Curator:
Press Release:
Hanging chair:
Poster Design:
Food Coordinator:
Music Coordinator:

The Plowhaus Artist's Cooperative:
Tennessee Art League
808 Broadway
Nashville, Tn. 37203

Call for artists-Plowhaus-Holiday Show 2008

+++CALL FOR ARTISTS+++

You are cordially invited to join the 2008 Plowhaus "Arts and Artisans" Holiday show at the Plowhaus Gallery at the Tennessee Art
League - 808 Broadway(Downtown Nashville), 2nd Floor. Runs Dec. 6th
through Dec. 27th

If you would like to participate in this event – Please contact John Holland at Digitaldoodler7@gmail.com. Openings for this show are on a first come/first claim basis and there are 30 spaces available(10 left to fill). The fee to enter the show will be $25. Each artist's to get about 4 linear feet of space.

We are encouraging artists to price $100 or under - Floor displays for prints, jewelry, etc. are welcomed .

Curator: Sarah Fowler
Press Release: John Holland
Hanging chair: Audra Ladd
Poster Design: Ayjey
Food Coordinator: Diane Stockard
Titleblocks: Ayjey
Show Coordinator: John Holland

Show Run: December 6th through December 27th The Plowhaus Artist's Cooperative:
Tennessee Art League
808 Broadway
Nashville, Tn. 37203
2nd Floor Gallery
www.plowhaus.org

Call for artists-Plowhaus - Halloween vs. Day of the Dead show meeting Sept 16, 2008

Dear Artists

you are ALL invited to a meeting next

Tues. Sept. 16th, 6pm at Bongo Java.

The show will open in middle of Oct. and go through mid. Nov.

the location is 5 points, Eeast Nashville .. we will be part of a

Halloween Maze, be on the Halloween Night Pub Crawl, Costume Party,

and gallery hours.

the theme of the show is

Halloween vs. El Día de los Muertos (day of the dead).

you must show up at this meeting to be in the show and you must do themed art to be in the show. (not just titles)

we will explain more about everything and answer all your questions at the meeting.

so if you are interested we would love to see you..

thanks

Franne Lee, Julie Sola, Carrie Hofaker and John Holland

Plowhaus.org
info@plowhaus.org

call for artists - Plowhaus - the art of love - October 4-Nov1, 2008

+++CALL FOR ARTISTS+++

You are cordially invited to join the 4th Plowhaus group show at our Gallery at the Tennessee Art League - 808 Broadway(Downtown Nashville): Entitled "THE ART OF LOVE" - Exploring the joys and fears of love and sex and the sometimes dark alternate personalities taken on.

If you would like to participate in this event – Please contact John Holland at Digitaldoodler7@gmail.com. Openings for this show are on a first come/first claim basis and there are 25 spaces available. The fee to enter the show will be $35.

Show Run: October 4th - Nov. 1


Opening Reception:Oct. 4th
Closing Reception: Oct. 31st

The Plowhaus Artist's Cooperative:
Tennessee Art League
808 Broadway
Nashville, Tn. 37203
2nd Floor Gallery
www.plowhaus.org

Plowhaus last show in old space - call for artists - opens Jan 26

Plowhaus is issuing an open call for artists to participate in its last show in its old space. Read on for details.


The Plowhaus is moving on to bigger and better adventures in East Nashville!! Please join us for the last Plowhaus show in the old space. In the spirit of where we came from and where we are going the show title is:

'OUT OF HERE'

The Theme of the show is: from out of here came:
* Emerging Artists
* The Spirit of A Cooperative
* A Gathering Place for Local Artists
* Growing a Community of Artists
* Developing Young Artists through School Programs
* Experiencing Workshops
* A Creative Collaboration with other Artists
* Acquiring of Knowledge and Skills
* The Community's Appreciation of the Local Artist
* Involvement in East Nashville's Community Events
* Special Events for Special Children.

And Now We're Moving *Out of Here....to a bigger and better place...
so we can continue to do what we do....in a bigger and better way...

The Show will open on Sat. Jan. 26th. and Close Sun. Feb. 27th it will cost $20. for each artist.

Plowhaus will take 20% from each sale. This will be a cash and carry show.
Have all your artwork tagged with a title block and in a box with your name on it so we can easily restock your wall. We do not want any holes left so bring lots of work!

SIZE OF ARTWORK since this is going to be a big show just keep in mind that your space will be able to accommodate one very large piece or several smaller pieces.

DROP OFF
Monday Jan. 21st between 5-8pm, but if you want to bring your art earlier and know the combination and security code.. you may do so.. and if you need it please call 260-4042 for that information..

POSTER
Julie will be designing and printing a Hatch Show Print Poster for the show and they will be at the gallery when you drop off your work so please take some and get them out and up all over town..

CURATING
We will be laying out the show Monday evening.
Please make sure your work is there tagged and ready to hang.

HANGING
will be Tues and Wed the Jan. 22nd and 23rd from 4pm - ?
anyone that would like to help please come by.

TITLE BLOCKS
since this is a cash and carry show we will handle the title blocks like we did for the Value Menu Show. Have your own title blocks attached to your piece in a way that can be removed easily. Please make sure your pieces are identified with your name and title of the piece in case they become separated from the title block.

We will have all the walls up so that we can accommodate lots of work.

We will have musicians playing at the opening. Wine and Refreshments.
and Hopefully more news about our move!!

The papers are waiting for a press release so please respond ASAP so that your name can be included. We will send out a press release next Sunday.

CONTACT
John Holland is coordinating the show. digitaldoodler7@gmail.com Franne and Julie are curating and hanging the show.

We all have many great memories of the Plowhaus so lets share this with everyone through our art!!

thanks
franne and julie

DIA DE LOS MUERTOS ART WORKSHOP: Box Ofrendas (Oct. 27)

DIA DE LOS MUERTOS ART WORKSHOP: Box Ofrendas



Saturday, Oct 27
1:00 - 5:00 PM



Plowhaus Artists' Coop
211 South 17th Street, East Nashville
$25 includes all supplies
Facilitated by Erika Johnson

bluegreenchair@gmail.com

An "ofrenda" is an altar, usually built in the home, to honor a departed loved one. We will discuss the traditional elements of a Dia de los Muertos altar (or offering), then create small personal shrines to celebrate the lives of those we have lost. The result will be a unique and personal work of art that engages both tradition and individual expression. Participants are encouraged (though not
required) to bring photographs (or photocopies) and other small items that relate to the person they wish to honor. Erika will provide a selection of wooden and metal boxes and a wide array of art supplies, tools, decorative materials and found objects. This workshop is designed for adults, but young people over 12 are welcome to participate with a grown friend or parent.

Here is a link to a useful website about the Day of the Dead and the tradition of building ofrendas:
http://www.azcentral.com/ent/dead/altar/altarindex.html

For inspiration on making art in a box, please see this page about Joseph Cornell:
http://www.ibiblio.org/wm/paint/auth/cornell/

Plowhaus - Day of the Dead

Invitation to join The Annual "Day of the Dead" Show

Plowhaus Artists' Cooperative will hosting its 6th Annual Celebration of Dia de los Muertos*, the Day of the Dead, with a themed exhibit that will run from October 27th - November 11th. An opening artists' reception will be held Saturday evening, October 27th, from 7 - 11 to honor the tradition. Historically the reception features traditional and non-traditional themed art, food and drink, and music

*Throughout the month of October, families and villages across Mexico prepare for Dia de los Muertos, the Day of the Dead. On these days at the cusp of October and November, those who have died are remembered and their spirits are welcomed back for a yearly visit. Handmade altars, special food and drink, parades and plays, skull-shaped confections and toys, gravesite visits

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE IN THIS SHOW - PLEASE LET ME KNOW - I AM TAKIN NAMES (FIRST COME /FIRST CLAIM!!!!) - CONTACT ME AT Digitaldoodler7@gmail.com ONLY!

Plowhaus trial membership offer

The Plowhaus Artists Cooperative announces a trial membership offer for the remainder of 2007! For $15, prospective members can join the Plowhaus and become eligible to participate in two more shows this year -- the acclaimed Day of the Dead Show (Oct 27 - Nov 11) and the Holiday Show Nov 17 - Dec 24. Each of these 2 shows is $40 to enter.

Also we will have a one weekend birthday show that is free to enter. This is an ideal opportunity for artists to gain real experience in exhibiting their work and being part of a successful gallery.

Interested artists should contact info@plowhaus.org with questions or for further information. Additional information is also available at www.plowhaus.org!

Artisan Spaces Available - Plowhaus Fundraiser

+++An Invitation to CRAFT artisans+++
Saturday Oct. 6th


The Plowhaus Artist's Cooperative of East Nashville is holding its annual Fundraiser which includes an all-day (10-5) Arts and Craft show. This year the Alley Cat Lounge on Woodland St., will be host to this event. They will be allowing Artisans to set up their tents in two areas around the establishment – There will be Music, Sponsors and lots of Advertisement. If you are interested in participating – the fee is $25 to enter

Please contact John Holland -Digitaldoodler7@gmail.com