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Pittsburgh Airport Area Chamber of Commerce (PAACC)
Take down/drop off date: TBA
Time: 9am-NOON Where: 850 Beaver Grade Rd Suite 101, Moon, PA 15108 PLEASE DO NOT PICK UP OR DROP OFF EARLY. PROSPECTUS This call is open to all active members whose membership dues are paid in full prior to submission. Entries will be selected by the exhibit committee. We will do our very best to fit all pieces that meet the standard requirements into the show. Selections will be made that day and the show will be hung the same day. If any artwork cannot be included into the artisty will be notified and the artwork must be picked up by 1pm.
Please supply (2) 3 x 5" cards, with the following information for each entry:
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West Hills Art League Annual Mother's Day Show - May 2022
Prospectus
The 2022 annual art exhibit will again be held at the Robin Hill Park Main Building.
We will announce the winners on Sunday, May 8 during our Mother's Day Opening Reception.
Our judge will offer insights into their selections during our May meeting.
Note: Artwork that does not meet the above criteria will be disqualified.
This year's juror will be Susan Sparks
Susan Sparks is a professional artist and entrepreneur returned to southwestern PA after several years on the west coast, Orange County, CA. and Seattle, WA, where I worked primarily as senior corporate creative, plus did some arts related non-profit work. Since retuning to PA, I have been immersed in non-profit arts management, my most recent position being the Program Manger for the Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall in Carnegie PA.
Other past experience includes Director of the Kaufmann Center a multicultural, a multidisciplinary, multigenerational arts center located in the heart of Pittsburgh’s Hill District, Executive Director at Market Street Arts, Executive Managing Director of the Dance Alloy Theater, Director of External Affairs at The Mattress Factory museum on Pittsburgh’s Northside, and before that the interim Director at Touchstone Center for Crafts in Farmington, PA. All of these activities come from my deep-rooted commitment to building strong, community-based programs for young and old alike
I have worked in the art field professionally since 1974. Prior to moving to the west coast, I was very active in the local art scene in the metropolitan Pittsburgh area, serving on the boards of directors of the Creative Arts Council of the Mon Valley and the Arts Council of Washington County. I currently am an exhibiting member, President and Chair of Exhibitions for The Pittsburgh Watercolor Society, a founding Member and Director of the Pittsburgh 10, an exhibiting member of the Fiber Arts Guild of Pittsburgh, the Pittsburgh Society of Artist (past Board member, Vice President and Exhibitions Chair,) I served a six-year term of the Board of Directors and Chair of Exhibitions for the Associated Artists of Pittsburgh, and I served as the co-chair of AAP’s 97th 99th, and 100th Annuals, held at the Carnegie Museum of Art. Additionally, I have served on the Board of Directors at Fe Gallery in Lawrenceville, the Advisory Board for Assemble, and two Boards for the Cultural Trust.
In addition to exhibiting my work extensively throughout Pennsylvania, Ohio and Washington, I have contributed illustrations to several local publications. I have served as juror for several fine arts exhibits and as co-chairperson of several local & regional exhibits. I have served as co-chair of several exhibits for the members of the Pittsburgh Society of Artists, the Pittsburgh Watercolor Society and the Pittsburgh 10, and others held throughout the Pittsburgh region. In the past fifteen years, my own work has been shown in several juried and invitational exhibitions throughout the region, including the Carnegie Museum of Art, The Westmoreland Museum of American Art – Solo Show, Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council Art on the Wall at Visit Pittsburgh, the Berger Gallery at the Jewish Community, Pittsburgh Center for the Arts, The Butler Institute of American Art - Youngstown, Gallery 707 and 937 Liberty in the Cultural District, BoxHeart Gallery, Pittsburgh Technical Institute, Iron Gate Gallery Touchstone Center for Crafts, Gallery In The Square, Sweetwater Center for the Le Poire Gallery, Sewickley Gallery and Frame Shop, 3rd Street Gallery in Carnegie, the Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall (the Carrnegie Carnegie), Westmoreland Museum of American Art Biennial and a solos exhibit, Westmoreland Nationals, Three Rivers Arts Festival, SwiftWaters Arts Center, the FE Gallery 250 in the Making, Group show and Off the Wall in Lawrenceville, the Andy Warhol Museum as a participant in the 98th Annual Juried Exhibition, and the 97th and 100th Annual Juried Exhibitions at the Carnegie Museum of Art, The Pittsburgh Watercolor Society Aqueous Open International Exhibitions in 2016 and 2018, several group and solo exhibits at Panza Gallery, Spinning Plate Gallery, Jask Gallery, The Art of the State Governor’s exhibit, Greensburg Arts Center Rowe Gallery, Latrobe Arts Center, Fine Gallery, the critically acclaimed exhibition Interplay at the Pittsburgh Center for the Arts, Point Park University, SAMA Ligonier, Midland Arts Council Juried, Christine Frechard Gallery, Seton Hill University and several other galleries and art spaces throughout the region.
Artist Statement -
Personally, I do mostly two-dimensional works in painting, drawing and printmaking. I paint with aqueous media, watercolor and acrylic, and pastels. In my acrylic work I have succeeded in attaining the depth an appearance of an oil-like technique as well as the use of transparent washes and glazes in a more traditional use of acrylic. My drawings include works done in pen and ink, charcoal, graphite, and pastel. In addition to my traditional media pieces, I also combine techniques in many of my works on paper.
I have an emotional - though not stylistic - inheritance from the Dadaists, a school of revolutionary artists from the 1920’s who professed “anti-art” - nonrepresentational art, which is greatly influenced by chance. Although most of my work is quite clearly representational, I call on the spirit of the Dadaists in the initial conception of my work. My most current work relies heavily on the Dada theories. I have been exploring non-traditional media, and am currently working on a series that I call the “Art of Noise” where I express music, sound and the patterns and textures of sound in a visual language.
I have “Synesthesia” a sensory perception that allows me to See Sound. This has led to most recent work, which is an exploration of a new media and technique, as well as an exploration of sight and sound. A little over five years ago I was shown a new technique using what I call “Ink, Tape & Magic.” The process involves aluminum plumber’s tape, a backing such as foam core, India ink and a drawing/etching process. The result is a piece that looks like a cross between an etching plate and a piece of metal repoussé work. The current series is all based on visual representations of patterns and textures of sound. The band “Kinky” has a song called the “Headphonist”. It is about walking around wearing your headphones, giving your own sound to your visual world, and basically blocking out the sounds of the rest of the world around you. There is a line in the song that goes, “… everything that I see has a sound, but what is the shape of silence?” After listening to this one day in the car, it got me to thinking about pattern, rhythm and texture in sound and how I could best to represent what I see when I listen to music. I was introduced to the “Ink, Tape & Magic” around the same time, and decided to experiment with the two. I spent many hours just listening to different songs and types of music, everything from classical to jazz, to new age, to funk & classic rock and anything else that I could get my hands and ears on. And, while I listened, I paid close attention to the “visual” patterns that the music created. This process has culminated in my current “Art of Noise” series.
Literature, and humor are also main influences on my work. If wit and humor do not appear in the work itself, they find their way into my titles. I incorporate that satire into my art by distorting reality, ever so slightly, enhancing it with my own “off-center” observations.
Although I enjoy doing shows and exhibits, and find them very gratifying, they are not the reason that I do art. I do art because it is what I do. I am an artist and have always been one. I knew as a child that I would do art, all of my life. I do not feel that because I am an artist that I am different or special. I do feel that I have been gifted with a talent and a different perspective on life, and I enjoy sharing that with others.
We will announce the winners on Sunday, May 8 during our Mother's Day Opening Reception.
Our judge will offer insights into their selections during our May meeting.
- Entry fee is $10.00 per piece.
- All submissions must have been completed within the past two years, not exhibited in a prior WHAL Art Show and not completed in a workshop or under instruction.
- The show is open to all active members whose membership dues are paid in full. Each member is limited to three pieces of artwork. All mediums are accepted. Original artwork only. No giclees. No diptychs or triptychs.
- Deadline for in-person art drop off is 11:59am Friday, April 29, 2022.
- Please please fill out the entry form(s) below and also email images of submissions to westhillsartists@gmail.com by 11:59am Friday, April 29, 2022.
- Digital requirements for emailed images are a jpeg format. *Image file size is limited to 2.0 MB or less.
- Each image should be labeled as: Artist’s last name, title of piece, year created, and medium: (LastName.Title.Year.Medium.jpeg)Example: Smith.Flowers in a Vase.2022.oils.jpeg
Note: Artwork that does not meet the above criteria will be disqualified.
This year's juror will be Susan Sparks
Susan Sparks is a professional artist and entrepreneur returned to southwestern PA after several years on the west coast, Orange County, CA. and Seattle, WA, where I worked primarily as senior corporate creative, plus did some arts related non-profit work. Since retuning to PA, I have been immersed in non-profit arts management, my most recent position being the Program Manger for the Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall in Carnegie PA.
Other past experience includes Director of the Kaufmann Center a multicultural, a multidisciplinary, multigenerational arts center located in the heart of Pittsburgh’s Hill District, Executive Director at Market Street Arts, Executive Managing Director of the Dance Alloy Theater, Director of External Affairs at The Mattress Factory museum on Pittsburgh’s Northside, and before that the interim Director at Touchstone Center for Crafts in Farmington, PA. All of these activities come from my deep-rooted commitment to building strong, community-based programs for young and old alike
I have worked in the art field professionally since 1974. Prior to moving to the west coast, I was very active in the local art scene in the metropolitan Pittsburgh area, serving on the boards of directors of the Creative Arts Council of the Mon Valley and the Arts Council of Washington County. I currently am an exhibiting member, President and Chair of Exhibitions for The Pittsburgh Watercolor Society, a founding Member and Director of the Pittsburgh 10, an exhibiting member of the Fiber Arts Guild of Pittsburgh, the Pittsburgh Society of Artist (past Board member, Vice President and Exhibitions Chair,) I served a six-year term of the Board of Directors and Chair of Exhibitions for the Associated Artists of Pittsburgh, and I served as the co-chair of AAP’s 97th 99th, and 100th Annuals, held at the Carnegie Museum of Art. Additionally, I have served on the Board of Directors at Fe Gallery in Lawrenceville, the Advisory Board for Assemble, and two Boards for the Cultural Trust.
In addition to exhibiting my work extensively throughout Pennsylvania, Ohio and Washington, I have contributed illustrations to several local publications. I have served as juror for several fine arts exhibits and as co-chairperson of several local & regional exhibits. I have served as co-chair of several exhibits for the members of the Pittsburgh Society of Artists, the Pittsburgh Watercolor Society and the Pittsburgh 10, and others held throughout the Pittsburgh region. In the past fifteen years, my own work has been shown in several juried and invitational exhibitions throughout the region, including the Carnegie Museum of Art, The Westmoreland Museum of American Art – Solo Show, Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council Art on the Wall at Visit Pittsburgh, the Berger Gallery at the Jewish Community, Pittsburgh Center for the Arts, The Butler Institute of American Art - Youngstown, Gallery 707 and 937 Liberty in the Cultural District, BoxHeart Gallery, Pittsburgh Technical Institute, Iron Gate Gallery Touchstone Center for Crafts, Gallery In The Square, Sweetwater Center for the Le Poire Gallery, Sewickley Gallery and Frame Shop, 3rd Street Gallery in Carnegie, the Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall (the Carrnegie Carnegie), Westmoreland Museum of American Art Biennial and a solos exhibit, Westmoreland Nationals, Three Rivers Arts Festival, SwiftWaters Arts Center, the FE Gallery 250 in the Making, Group show and Off the Wall in Lawrenceville, the Andy Warhol Museum as a participant in the 98th Annual Juried Exhibition, and the 97th and 100th Annual Juried Exhibitions at the Carnegie Museum of Art, The Pittsburgh Watercolor Society Aqueous Open International Exhibitions in 2016 and 2018, several group and solo exhibits at Panza Gallery, Spinning Plate Gallery, Jask Gallery, The Art of the State Governor’s exhibit, Greensburg Arts Center Rowe Gallery, Latrobe Arts Center, Fine Gallery, the critically acclaimed exhibition Interplay at the Pittsburgh Center for the Arts, Point Park University, SAMA Ligonier, Midland Arts Council Juried, Christine Frechard Gallery, Seton Hill University and several other galleries and art spaces throughout the region.
Artist Statement -
Personally, I do mostly two-dimensional works in painting, drawing and printmaking. I paint with aqueous media, watercolor and acrylic, and pastels. In my acrylic work I have succeeded in attaining the depth an appearance of an oil-like technique as well as the use of transparent washes and glazes in a more traditional use of acrylic. My drawings include works done in pen and ink, charcoal, graphite, and pastel. In addition to my traditional media pieces, I also combine techniques in many of my works on paper.
I have an emotional - though not stylistic - inheritance from the Dadaists, a school of revolutionary artists from the 1920’s who professed “anti-art” - nonrepresentational art, which is greatly influenced by chance. Although most of my work is quite clearly representational, I call on the spirit of the Dadaists in the initial conception of my work. My most current work relies heavily on the Dada theories. I have been exploring non-traditional media, and am currently working on a series that I call the “Art of Noise” where I express music, sound and the patterns and textures of sound in a visual language.
I have “Synesthesia” a sensory perception that allows me to See Sound. This has led to most recent work, which is an exploration of a new media and technique, as well as an exploration of sight and sound. A little over five years ago I was shown a new technique using what I call “Ink, Tape & Magic.” The process involves aluminum plumber’s tape, a backing such as foam core, India ink and a drawing/etching process. The result is a piece that looks like a cross between an etching plate and a piece of metal repoussé work. The current series is all based on visual representations of patterns and textures of sound. The band “Kinky” has a song called the “Headphonist”. It is about walking around wearing your headphones, giving your own sound to your visual world, and basically blocking out the sounds of the rest of the world around you. There is a line in the song that goes, “… everything that I see has a sound, but what is the shape of silence?” After listening to this one day in the car, it got me to thinking about pattern, rhythm and texture in sound and how I could best to represent what I see when I listen to music. I was introduced to the “Ink, Tape & Magic” around the same time, and decided to experiment with the two. I spent many hours just listening to different songs and types of music, everything from classical to jazz, to new age, to funk & classic rock and anything else that I could get my hands and ears on. And, while I listened, I paid close attention to the “visual” patterns that the music created. This process has culminated in my current “Art of Noise” series.
Literature, and humor are also main influences on my work. If wit and humor do not appear in the work itself, they find their way into my titles. I incorporate that satire into my art by distorting reality, ever so slightly, enhancing it with my own “off-center” observations.
Although I enjoy doing shows and exhibits, and find them very gratifying, they are not the reason that I do art. I do art because it is what I do. I am an artist and have always been one. I knew as a child that I would do art, all of my life. I do not feel that because I am an artist that I am different or special. I do feel that I have been gifted with a talent and a different perspective on life, and I enjoy sharing that with others.
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WHAL Mother's Day Art Show & Sale Artists Reception - Sunday, May 8, 2022 at Robin Hill Park
A special way to spend Mother's Day! Join us on Sunday, May 8 between 1 and 4pm for the West Hills Art League Annual Mother's Day Art Show and Sale! Winners will be announced at 3pm. A gift of a bookmark, created from our members original artwork, will be available as our gift to you! Please be sure to invite friends and family to join us for our opening at Robin Hill Park.
Not a member? Not a problem. Please email westhillsartists@gmail.com for the link.
Not a member? Not a problem. Please email westhillsartists@gmail.com for the link.
50th Anniversary Celebration
We're pleased to share some historical images from our "scrap book" .
