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Call to Artists for The heART of Orange County DEADLINE MARCH 24TH!

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Call to artists for the HeART of OC 2024 All Media juried exhibition!

It’s time to submit your masterpieces to our upcoming juried exhibition, The heART of Orange County All Media, presented collaboratively with Tustin Area Council for Fine Arts (TACFA). Your deadline is MARCH 24th and that will be here before you know it! Click here to enter!

We are seeking entries from artists based in Orange County. Submit your best work – almost anything goes! Abstract, botanical, contemporary craft, figurative, floral, jewelry, landscape, still life, sculpture, functional, and more …

The southern California art scene is rich & we’ll be featuring the cream of the crop. All media will be considered for acceptance, including but not limited to: acrylic, ceramic, drawing, fiber/textile, glass, mixed media, metal, oil, pastel, photography, printmaking, watercolor, and wood. The more creative and innovative your entries are, the more interesting the show will be! And don’t forget cash prizes will be awarded in 3 categories: Traditional, Contemporary, & Contemporary Craft.

We are honored to announce that Marie Tippets, award-winning pastelist, will be this year’s judge! Marie’s extensive knowlege in design & fine art, in addition to her past judging experience, gives her the ability to judge across the spectrum of entries.
Don’t forget the deadline is MARCH 24th! The exhibit opens April 27th & continues through May 11th.

We need YOUR help in spreading the word for the call to artists for the HeART of OC All Media. Click this link to OnlineJuriedShows.com for full show details & to submit your work. Artists are welcome to submit two pieces of art for their entries. Be sure to share the call to artists with all your artistic friends & any arts organizations you belong to. And lastly, HAVE FUN! The more creative you are, the better your chances are of being selected for exhibiting and for winning one of those cash awards.

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The heART of Orange County All Media Juried Exhibition 2024

The heART of Orange County All Media Juried Exhibition 2024

Presenting the The heART of Orange County 2024 …

The talent will be revealed Saturday, April 27th, 11am – 4pm and continues with our Artist Reception & Awards Ceremony 5:30pm-8:00pm. We hope to see you here! Show continues through May 11th.

Encompassing a broad spectrum of subjects and styles across a variety of media, you can expect the unexpected at this year’s juried exhibition. With works in oil, watercolor, pastel, acrylic, jewelry, photography, wood, ceramics, glass, fiber, mixed media and more… the creativity of Orange County’s artists will astound you.

Now it’s 16th year, The heART of Orange County All Media Juried Exhibition is honored to have award-winning artist Marie Tippets as this year’s juror! As always, we are proud to be partnering with the Tustin Area Council for Fine Arts (TACFA) to bring you this event. Founded in 1992, TACFA funds & administers programs which expand the arts in the greater Tustin Area and enrich our entire community.

Save the date, stay connected, & be sure to join our Facebook event page for show updates!

Stay tuned for juried artist list after March 30th.

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New Art March 2024

Featuring a curated collection of local, national, & international artists/artisans.

 

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All works are available for purchase.

New ART

Nick Capaci

Mixed media abstract

New CONTEMPORARY CRAFT

Eric Reyes

Asian-inspired ceramics

Jon Lundstrom

Architectural ceramics

New JEWELRY

Elizabeth Nadler

Bohemian gemstone jewelry

Terri Gallo

Watercolor painted necklaces

Michelene Berkey

Sterling silver & Gemstones

Ayala Bar

Israeli Jewelry

Chemers Gallery New Art March 2024.

Located in Tustin.

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New Art February 2024

Featuring a curated collection of local, national, & international artists/artisans.

 

Click the image or the artist’s name below to puruse their online gallery.
All works are available for purchase.

New ART

Dave Chapple

California landscape. In oil

New JEWELRY

Cecilia Rincon

Whimsical enamel earrings

Ayala Bar

Handmade jewelry form Israel

New CONTEMPORARY CRAFT

Maria Counts

Creative ceramics

Houston Llew

Spirit tiles

Kenny Smith

Handthrown ceramics

Bridget Hoff

Found object sculptures

Discover more on our socials!

Chemers Gallery New Art February 2024.

Located in Tustin.

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Chemers Gallery New Art February 2024

Chemers Gallery presents this February’s collection of new art!
Fine art, jewelry, & contemporary craft

Click the image or the artist’s name below to puruse their online gallery.

All works are available for purchase.

New ART

John Sawyer

Oil paintings of local landscapes

Dorothy Gaziano

Mixed media abstract

Jason Li

Landscape & portrait watercolor

Susan Costes

Contemporary figurative paintings

New JEWELRY & CONTEMPORARY CRAFT

Joanna Craft

Contemporary jewelry

Maruca Designs

Handmade jacquard bags

Krista Bermeo

Glass Sculptures & Jewelry

Maria Counts

Delightful ceramics

Bridget Hoff

Mixed media sculptures

Discover more on our socials!

Chemers Gallery New Art January 2024
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New Art December 2023

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New CONTEMPORARY CRAFT

Mary Hammond

Elegant hand-sewn scarves

Tanner Sawitz

Hand-thrown porcelain vessels

Maria Counts

Handpainted creative ceramics

Deanna Deeds

Cozy hand-woven scarves

Jon Lundstrom

Architectural inpsired ceramics

Houston Llew

Spirit tiles

Beth Marx

Hand-felted fiber art

Bridget Hoff

Found object sculptures

New JEWELRY

Michelene Berkey

Sterling & gemstones

Janet Seward

Antique beads & jewelry

Monique Selwitz

Precious stones & sterling

Krista Bermeo

Lampwork glass jewelry

Jivita Harris-Casey

Nature inspired jewelry

New ART

Carol Heiman-Greene

Classical oil paintings

Mark your calendars!

Holiday Artisan Faire 2023 banner FB

Our 10th Annual Holiday Artisan Faire is December 2nd & 3rd

Always more to wear, to share, to simply enjoy!

Get ready for an abundance of holiday gifts & goodies- all handcrafted, all splendid, just for you! Featuring 19+ artisans bringing their handmade jewelry, wearable fiber, ceramics, glass, epicurean treats, & so much more!!!

Handcrafted jewelry  by… Michelene Berkey, Krista Bermeo, Joanna Craft, Bill Gallagher- new this year, Jivita Harris-Caseynew this year, Elizabeth Nadler, Monique Selwitz, & Janet Seward!

Wearable fiber crafted by… Deanna Deeds, Mary Hammond, & Beth Marx!

Handmade glass & ceramics from… Karen Nan, Jerry Sawitz, & Tanner Sawitz!

Plus, epicurean treats from… Drake Family Farms, Harris Family Apiaries, Nuvo Olive Oil, Carta Coffee Merchants- new this year, & though not in attendance, a selection of tasty chocolates from Luisa Chocolatiere!

In addition, we will have a marvelous selection of Maruca handbags, hand-blown glass ornaments, hand-made jewelry from Ayala Bar along with ceramics by Maria Counts and Jaime Weber, plus much more!

Make a purchase for a chance to win raffle prizes from drawings held throughout the weekend!

Check back here for the most up-to-date info, and visit our Facebook event to let us know you are jingling to join us!