The Maps are Coming!

We don't have them printed just yet, but they will be here in time for the first art-walk.  We will post them when we have them and hard copies will be available at Art Cube Studios and then we will have them to hand out at each one of our gallery spaces... meanwhile... here are the 4 gallery spaces we have for May:

Art Cube Studios
24044 W. Main St.

Village Center Gallery
24047 Lockport St.
(This is located on DesPlaines St, next to the Chamber office)

Heritage Professional Center Gallery
24023 W. Lockport St.
(This is located in the basement of the Heritage Professional Center, entrance on Lockport St.)

Chicago Street Gallery
24118 W. Chicago St. Unit 210
(Located upstairs)

So You Wanna be an Artist...

It's Christine again.  You know, the Crows Feet Studios chick with the hair.

Pop-up galleries, art-walks, free snacks-- hey, throw in some fireworks and some elves giving everyone presents and this May 6th could be the best day EVER.  Amanda is making this thing happen, and it will be huge.  For those of you who don't know yet, that's the first day of Plainfield's art-walk, and it will be beyond cool. The magic hour is at 6pm, and it goes 'til 9 pm.  There is no excuse for not being there.  I don't care if you're doing time, or if you're trapped underneath something heavy- just be there.

But what about the artists themselves?  I'm sure there are PLENTY of talented, amazing artist out there (and you know who you are) that are just itching to get their stuff out in the public eye.  Well, stop watching German impressionist films and apply for the artwalk!  C'mon, the application form is right on the previous blog! You have no excuse!  Don't make me use peer pressure on you.  Look, maybe you might be a little hesitant because you're unfamilar with Plainfield, or artwalks, or maybe you just don't like contact with other humans.  Have no fear, I will help you make the right decision.

Yup, you guessed it.  Here's another one of my famous lists that I put in my silly blogs.

"Why should I- a talented artist- display my work at this Plainfield Art-walk?"
  Because hundreds and hundreds of people will see it!  Because they will want to buy it!  Because Plainfield is cool! Because I told you to!!

"I've never displayed my work in an art-walk. Is this very different from displaying my work in normal gallery?"
  No, not really.  That location may change month to month due to the nature of a pop-up gallery, but it's a very similar situation.  People walk in, they are amazed by your work, and they leave-- speechless, teary-eyed and with a totally different perspective on life.  Just like when I play "House of the Dead" at Dave & Busters.

"What if the other artists don't like me?"
  Nonsense! That won't happen.  All the artists are very nice, respectful, and totally without anger management issues (as far as we know).  We are here for a common goal, and we all play nicely together.  There will even be group hugs, I think.  My husband says that he'll pass on the group hugs, though.

"Okay, Christine.  I am convinced that you are right and I am foolish for waiting another minute to apply for this artwalk.  What do I do now?"
  Well, Amanda laid out the requirements on a previous blog titled "Let's curate some shows".  The application form is on the previous blog, and you can contact Amanda at artintheboonies@yahoo.com. Or, you can contact her through Art Cube Studios.  Don't be shy, don't listen to the voices in your head- apply now! C'mon, all the cool artists are applying.  You want to be like them, don't you?  (That was my clever use of peer pressure.)

Gotta sleep now.  Red Bull and nachos can only keep me conscious for so long.

And remember kids- "This is my art, and it is dangerous."  You will impress me if you can identify that quote. :) 

Adios.

http://www.crowsfeetsudios.com/

Let's curate some shows!

It's the boring one, Amanda.
First off, I cannot compete with the blogging genius of my esteemed artsy counterpart, Christine... and for that, I am sorry.  However, I CAN give you some good news, which is the second part...

The good news is that our inspectors gave us the "go-ahead" with the galleries to open MAY 6!

While we still have a lot of work to do to get this walk on its way... we are ready to proceed!

A call to artists... if you are following our blog and would like to be considered as an artist for this artwalk, please email the following to artintheboonies@yahoo.com:

• Your first and last name
• 5 images of your work
• Artist Statement
• Resume

Artists chosen will be called in for an interview to review the contract and requirements to participate.

Spread the word!  And Save the Date... FRIDAY, MAY 6... 6-9pm!!!!!