The
Spartanburg County Public Libraries are sponsoring the 4th Annual
Juried Exhibition that will be on display from August 10th – October
19th.
The competition is open to all artists, 18 and over, professional
or amateur, who reside in Spartanburg County (SC), Greenville County
(SC), Anderson County (SC), Cherokee County (SC), Laurens County (SC),
Union County (SC), Pickens County (SC), York County (SC), Oconee
County (SC), Rutherford County (NC), Polk County (NC), and Henderson
County (NC).
Michael Manes will serve as juror for this year's exhibition. Manes
is the Assistant Gallery Director at Blue Spiral 1, a fine art and craft
gallery located in downtown Asheville, North Carolina.
Cash
and purchase awards exceeding $2,600.00 will be presented in this year's
exhibition. Entries may be submitted digitally through our
online submission form
that will open April 12th and continue through June 1st. There will be a
reception and awards ceremony open to the public on Saturday, August
27th, 2016, from 7:00pm – 9:00pm at the Headquarters Library. Live
music and hors d'oeuvres will be provided during the reception.
Please
download the PDF file of the prospectus for full details on eligibility and submitting artwork or visit the
PROSPECTUS webpage.
For more information regarding this event contact Miranda Mims Sawyer at 864.285.9091 or
mirandas@infodepot.org.
Dates To Remember:
- Call for Artists: April 12th - June 1st
- Artists Notified: June 17th
- Drop off Dates: August 1st - 5th; 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Exhibition Dates: August 10th - October 19th
- Reception: August 27th, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Michael Manes is the Assistant Gallery
Director at Blue Spiral 1, a fine art and craft gallery located in
downtown Asheville, North Carolina. Blue Spiral 1 represents work by
exceptional Southern artists in a light-filled gallery spanning three
floors. This spacious setting allows the gallery to offer considerable
diversity and an extensive exhibition schedule, curating over 20 shows
annually. As the Assistant Director, Michael has a number of
responsibilities from art consulting and sales for both a residential
and commercial clientele, curating, programming and installing
exhibitions, and the overseeing of web and social media maintenance.
Michael not only has an integral role at the gallery but is also heavily
involved in the Asheville arts community. Michael is currently the Vice
President of the Asheville Downtown Gallery Association (ADGA)/Downtown
Asheville Art District (DAAD). He is also passionate about American
Craft Week, Handmade in America, The Center for Craft Creativity and
Design, and all national non profits located in Asheville, where he
takes an active role as a volunteer and consultant. He believes American
Craft enriches our homes, our wardrobes, our offices, and most
importantly our public spaces. It contributes to our economy, our
balance of trade, and the fabric of our nation’s history. Michael holds a
BFA in Painting and Art-History from the Columbus College of Art and
Design and currently lives in Asheville, North Carolina.
