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Our Mission - To support the arts, the artists both professional and emerging, and bring the arts alive in the community.

Inside this issue:

All Call to North Carolina Artists
Eye of the Eagle Art 2009 Exhibit Schedule in Gallery A

Eye of the Eagle Art invites you to apply to Exhibit
Solo Exhibits will be in Gallery A
Open Exhibits will be in Both Gallery's

  • January 2009 - Abstracts - Open Exhibit - Any artist may apply. All Contract terms and conditions apply
  • February 2009 - Solo Exhibit - Boswell Williams - Smithfield NC - Oils
  • March 2009 - For our young artist ages 12 - 18 Prize awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place
  • April 2009 - Solo Exhibit - Photography - If you are a Photographer and would like to exhibit, contact us. June is the month for weddings. If you are game and have the talent to make a Wedding a piece of Art, we would love to exhibit your work. Contract Terms and Conditions apply
  • May 2009 - April Showers Bring May Flowers - Anything Flowers - Acrylics, Oils, Pastels, Watercolors, Clay, Textured or Abstract. We welcome Professional and Emerging artist to submit 1 piece. Contract Terms and Conditions apply.
  • June 2009 - Solo Exhibit - Pastels - If your medium is Pastels and you would like to exhibit contact us. Contract Terms and Conditions apply
  • July 2009 - Solo Exhibit - Acrylics - If your medium is Acrylics and you would like to exhibit contact us. Contract Terms and Conditions Apply
  • August 2009 - Solo Exhibit - Sculptures, Pottery -If your medium is Clay and you would like to exhibit contact us. Contract Terms and Conditions apply
  • September 2009 - Solo Exhibit - Mixed Media - If your medium is Mixed Media and you would like to exhibit contact us. Contract Terms and Conditions apply
  • October 2009 - Fall Colors - Bring them alive with your choice of medium. Open exhibit. Contract Terms and Conditions Apply
  • November 2009 - Holiday's around the world - From every point on earth we would like to have on exhibit paintings , textiles and other creative pieces about Holiday's around the world. Open exhibit. Contract Terms and Conditions Apply
  • December 2009 - Art Market - Small pieces made by the artist on sale during the month of December.
Note: The Gallery has the right to reject art work that it feels is inappropriate and does not meet the standards deemed acceptable.

Exhibits may change without notice

A lengthy resume is not necessary to be considered for inclusion. Emerging artists with a fresh perspective are encouraged to apply. The gallery charges a 35% commission on all sales unless other wise noted.

If you are interested in exhibiting either as a solo or during one of the theme months, send your Bio, Artist Statement, and digital or print photos of your work to: Eye of the Eagle Art 131 E 1st Street Clayton, NC 27520.

If you wish to have your digital or print photo's returned, please included a Stamped address envelope with your photo's.

For more information contact Donna Light Pfledderer at 919-221-0452 or donna@eyeoftheeagleart.com

1st Annual Holiday Village
You are invited to apply to Eye of the Eagle Art’s FIRST ANNUAL HOLIDAY ART MARKET

Take full advantage of this exceptional opportunity to display and sell your works to the discerning holiday customer. All art work must be appropriate for all ages. If your not sure, ask before submitting.

Thursday, December 4th is the Clayton Tree Lighting - 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

The Downtown Business Development Association is promoting and advertising the event. We will have signs from both Main and First Streets to direct attendees to the artist booths located around our building. An estimated 2,500 attended the tree lighting in 2007.

Saturday, December 13th is the Clayton Parade that starts at 3:00 pm. We will be set up all day from 10:00 am to 9:00 pm.

If you wish to set up every weekend until the December 21st. We have about 10 spaces inside the fence were you will be allowed to leave up your tent. Outside the fence you must remove your tent Sunday by 6:00 pm.

Artists may set up beginning at 9am on Friday. If you purchase booth space inside the fence for more than 1 weekend, you may leave your tent up at your own risk. If you will need to remove your tent during the week, arrangements must be made in advance. No one will be allowed on the premises during the week.

First-Come-First Serve for inside the fence. All payments required with application. Artist must supply their own tent, tables, and chairs.

NOTE: Applications and payment must be received no later than November 24th at 5:00 pm. No applications will be accepted after this date. No refunds after November 28th.

Click here to download an application and more information!


1st Annual Art Market

You are invited to apply to Eye of the Eagle Art's FIRST ANNUAL HOLIDAY ART MARKET

  • Market Items should be priced $150 or less
  • Market Dates and Hours are during normal center operating hours during the month of December 2008
  • Holiday Market Amenities; Indoors • Reasonable fees • NO COMMISSIONS • Extensive publicity • Balanced variety of quality fine arts and crafts
  • Fees; $25 entry fee and 10% processing fee on items sold
For entries in the Art Market artists are required to do the following:
  • Label each piece indicating retail price and your assigned artist's number.
  • Provide the center with an inventory sheet with retail prices listed.
  • Provide us with a biography, and any pertinent information about the pieces with regard to special care for cleaning maintaining, etc.
To assist in the success of the art market:
  • Spread the word via email, personal invitation, or a mailing to your friends, family, co-workers and clients.
All work must be original and created by the submitting artist/craftsperson (prints of original art work permitted)

Contact Donna Light Pfledderer at 919-585-2461 or email is best at, donna@eyeoftheeagleart.com for more information and to reserve as space. Payment must be received by November 30th to keep your spot.


Artescape
Cheryl McCardle

SPECIAL CUSTOMIZED CLASSES

Get 4 or more people together and have your very own custom art class. Please take a look at some of my other workshop titles. Let me know which ones you would find interesting. I can customize classes to suit any group. (50% deposit required for custom classes)

Watch for upcoming classes as they are posted on the Eye of the Eagle Calendar.

Meditative Painting with Textures - Discover the pleasure of adding textures to paint, as it becomes a meditative exercise. Focus more on the process, and less on the finished product.

Creating Collage Vignettes - Create personal collages illustrating your heart’s desire, affirmations or images that embrace your inner child. (Will need to bring some images, copies of photos, etc, that are OK for cutting and pasting into your work)

Music, Meditation and Watercolor - Allow yourself to relieve stress as your experience an uplifting watercolor exercise, a guided meditation and relaxing music.

Stamped Holiday Cards and Wrap - Use found objects and hand carved stamps to make original cards and wrapping paper.

Expressive Tree Ornaments - Use light bulbs, empty glass ornaments, wire and beads to create original  decorations for your home.

Wild Wonderful Mask with Paper Mache - Discover a new you in paper mache. Will take two classes to complete

Visual Journaling - Use words and your own personal symbols to express yourself.

Impressions in India Ink - Discover the spontaneity of drawing and creating in ink.

Fabulous Floorcloths - Includes all materials for a 2X3 floorcloth. Simple painting techniques that everyone, (even the non-artist) can do.. Takes at least 2 sessions to complete.

Contact Cheryl McCardle for more information - phone: 919-550-4991.


Art on First
Meetup - Friday, November 21, 2009
At The Eye of the Eagle Art
131 E. 1st Street
The old Cox/Harris Home
Clayton, NC 27520
919-585-2461

Found Object Ornaments & Open Studio night


Do you like all that Glitters? Well, at Art on First we will use old (or new) light bulbs (not fluorescent ones) or any other found object that you can embellish with glitter, paint, beads, etc.

Then we will wrap them with floral wire to make hangers.

These ornaments can be decorated to go with any holiday or just for fun. Bring anything you'd like to decorate along with any basic craft supplies you have. We will have an assortment of materials available and a demonstration to help you get started.

OR as always, bring your creative project and we'll provide the space and camaraderie.

See you at Art On First!


Creation Station
Melinda Yeargan

If you are looking for art classes for your child, then you are looking for Creation Station. 

Go here to learn more about art classes from Creation Station or contact at Melinda Yeargan - (919) 550-8135 or creationstation3@aol.com

Johnston County Arts Council

Art-On-First - Meetup

North Carolina Arts Council

National Endowment for the Arts

 

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