Artists needed to keep Valley art events going strong

Artists needed for art and wine festival

Applications are being accepted for artist participation in the Douglas County Historical Society's Art and Wine Festival, July 19, on the lawn of the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center.

Apply for 10-foot by 10-foot booth spaces and provide two to four photos of work. There is a $25 application fee for the juried art show. Original work accepted in oils, pastels, watercolors, tempera, monotypes, lithographs, photographs, pottery, clay, porcelain and jewelry. Information, Douglas County Historical Society, 1477 Highway 395, Gardnerville, or 782-2555.

Elements exhibit through June 28

Artisans International Gallery presents the Elements exhibit of work by area artists through June 28.

"The theme of Elements is meant to inspire all kinds of media choices," said gallery owner Bronwyn Mason. "You can think of the elements in terms of representing your work as earth, wind, fire and water or by the elements as materials. The theme has appeal to many viewers as it is a way to excite more than one of our senses."

An artist reception is 3-5 p.m. Saturday at Artisans International Gallery, 1653 Lucerne Street, Minden Village, 783-8881.

Call for artists

Artists are needed to participate in the Carson Valley Art Association's fine art exhibit, June 13-15, in Minden's CVIC Hall during Carson Valley Days.

Artists may submit up to three entries at $4 per item for CVAA members, $6 for nonmembers and $3 for high school students.

Works must be original and for sale. No copies of published work, crafts, jewelry or computer-generated art accepted. A people's choice ribbon will be awarded at the close of the show.

Information, Margaret Biggs, (775) 843-0830 and Beth Bosman, 782-5606.

Call for Magiko artists

Artists are needed to participate in the Historic Minden Arts Festival celebration, June 20-21, in the CVIC Hall and Minden Park. Booth spaces available through May 15. Participation will be juried into the show after receipt of the completed application and booth fee. Artwork is to promote a fine arts and fine crafts atmosphere so no manufactured or craft items will be juried into the show.

Information, Bronwyn Mason at Artisans International Gallery, 783-8881.

Call for artists

Artists interested in participating in the Carson Valley Open Studios Art Tour or the Carson City Open Studios Art Tour are invited to review the guidelines and submit an application. The tours are the third and fourth weekends of June. There will be art studio locations for those who may not have adequate studio space.

Information, J. Renee Ekleberry, 782-1124 or 783-9490.

Register by May 24

Reiko Hervin offers a watercolor workshop, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 31 at the University of Nevada, Reno, Cooperative Extension, 1329 Waterloo Lane, Gardnerville. Learn to sketch from reference photos, about color scheme and values and watercolor painting and watercolor pencil techniques.

Bring your own equipment and learn how to paint a realistic or whimsical cat. Cost is $48. Register by May 24 at (775) 465-1163 or reiko@reikohervin.com.