Iceland by James Delark, 1st place in Lake Norman Art League photography show

Lake Norman Art League’s 2010 photography exhibit is up at South Main Square, and the winners include several landscapes in black and white and color. Meanwhile, artists from Cabarrus, Iredell, Mecklenburg, Rowan, Stanly and Union counties are being invited to submit works this week for the Cabarrus Art Guild Juried Exhibition at The Galleries at the Cabarrus Arts Council in downtown Concord. Details below on those items, plus grant opportunities from the Arts & Science Council and other exhibits.

JAMES DELARK PHOTO WINS 1st PLACE

A black and white landscape photo titled “Iceland – 2006″ by James Delark recently won first prize in Lake Norman Art League‘s 2010 photography show. The show is on display through Sept. 10 at South Main Square, 442 S. Main St.

The photo shows a dark, possibly volcanic landscape rutted by streams flowing and mingling on their way to the sea. Juror Dennis Kiel of The Light Factory judged the show, and called it “beautifully printed, with a tonal range that goes from pure white to deep black. … I also enjoy looking at photographs where the subject is somewhat recognizable but the more you look at it the more it becomes something else.”

Other award winners in the show were:

• 2nd place – Chandler Tyrrell, “Weedy.”
• 3rd place – Ralph Henzler, “Calignosity”
• Honorable mentions – J. J. Burgess, “End of Summer,” and Alesia Griesmyer, “Fear of the Unknown.”

The exhibit may be seen weekdays, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., at 442 S. Main St., in the offices next to Masterworks School. Details: www.lknart.org

ENTER CABARRUS EXHIBIT

Entries for the Cabarrus Art Guild Juried Exhibition may be dropped off this Friday, July 31, or Monday, Aug. 2.

The exhibition will be on display Aug. 16-Oct. 7 at The Galleries in Cabarrus County’s historic courthouse at 65 Union Street S., Concord. The artwork to be included will be chosen by Robert Tynes, Professor of Art and Director of the S. Tucker Cooke Gallery at the University of North Carolina at Asheville. He also will choose the winners of a $200 first place award, $150 second place, $100 third place and up to four $50 honorable mentions.

To be considered for the exhibition, artwork must have been created in the past three years and not have been shown previously at The Galleries. Copies of works and works done in workshops are not eligible.

Two-dimensional works should be no larger than 60 inches in any direction and be ready for display with hanging wire installed and matted or framed. Three-dimensional works should not exceed 50 pounds, a 24 inches by 24 inches footprint and 48 inches tall.

A non-refundable fee of $20 per art guild member for up to 3 works is to be submitted upon delivery of work to the Galleries. Non-members may submit up to 3 works for a total entry fee of $30. Delivery dates for submissions are Friday, July 30, and Monday, Aug. 2, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Artists will be notified of acceptance on Aug. 5.

For a complete prospectus and more information about The Galleries, visit www.CabarrusArtsCouncil.org or call 704-920-2787.

ASC OFFERS ARTIST GRANTS

Visual artists and filmmakers can apply for up to $5,000 through the Regional Artist Project Grant program, managed by the Arts & Science Council (ASC). The online grant application deadline is Wednesday, Aug. 18 at noon.

Funding will support visual artists and filmmakers in their pursuit of projects that further enhance their artistic development. Grantees may use funding to support their projects in various ways, such as covering costs incurred in creating art, purchasing equipment, developing promotional materials, or supporting the cost of an exhibition.

Artists who have lived in the counties of Cabarrus, Cleveland, Gaston, Iredell, Mecklenburg, Rowan, Rutherford and York (S.C.) for one year are eligible to apply. Applicants may not enroll in or currently be enrolled in undergraduate or graduate degree seeking programs during the time their funded project is in progress. The online application and guidelines are available at www.ArtsAndScience.org.

ASC will host the second of two  free grant information sessions for interested applicants on Thursday, July 29, 2010, 6:30– 8 p.m., at Wing Haven, 248 Ridgewood Ave., Charlotte.

The program is administered by ASC in partnership with arts councils in Cabarrus, Cleveland, Gaston, Iredell, Rowan, Rutherford and York (S.C.) counties. Funding for the grant program comes from the North Carolina Arts Council, a state agency, the Blumenthal Endowment, the participating arts councils and ASC’s Annual Fund Drive.

Literary and performing artists will be eligible to apply next year.

EXHIBITION CALENDAR

CORNELIUS ARTS CENTER, 19725 Oak St., Cornelius (behind the police station) – Through Aug. 27, Cornelius parks and recreation and The Community Arts Project, present the Summer Creates exhibit, featuring works by students in the center’s summer programs. Hours: Mondays to Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fridays 9 a.m. to noon. Info about the exhibit and upcoming classes at www.corneliusartscenter.com.

LAKE NORMAN ART LEAGUE GALLERY, in South Main Square, 442 S. Main St. – Through Sept. 10, annual Lake Norman Art League Photography Show, with artists selected by juror Dennis Kiel, of The Light Factory in Charlotte. Hours: Weekdays, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Details: www.lknart.org

MOORESVILLE ARTIST GUILD, The Depot, 103 W. Center Ave., Mooresville – Through July 31: “Hot Town Summer in the City” photography show and “Women Paint Women” show. Hours: Tuesdays to Saturdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sundays 1-4 p.m., Closed Mondays. Info: 704-663-6661 or www.mooresvilleartistguild.com.