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Calling all artists!!

Our LocalArtLA.com organization was recently contacted by the producers of the TV show “Home Made Simple” which airs on the Oprah Winfrey Network. The reality show details creative ways to tackle household projects and as part of their show they are looking for artists who would be willing to donate their artwork in exchange for airtime promotion on one of their shows.

If chosen, your artwork would appear in one of the shows and be permanently placed in one of the home that the show is showcasing. In addition it is possible that you might also appear on the show itself hanging your work.

If you are interested in this opportunity contact Joe Ferraro at joe_ferraro33@hotmail.com, or at info@localartla.com.

Please include:
- Your Name
- The type of artwork you do (oil painting, drawing, photography, etc.)
- The general theme or style of your work
- A link to your work if you have one (or the link to your work on LocalArtLA.com)

I had the pleasure of spending a couple hours last weekend speaking with Irish artist Roisin Fitzpatrick, who is currently showing at the La Luna Gallery in Palisades in Washington, D.C. Fitzpatrick, otherwise known as the Artist of the Light, has done an exceptional job at promoting her work, getting press coverage and getting notoriety for herself and her work. It's worth noting how she accomplished some of this. All artists are driven by something. I suppose it's especially helpful when you're driven by something as dramatic as a near death experience, which is what changed Fitzpatrick's life and shifted her focus toward artwork. She is very open and enjoys speaking about what inspires her and I believe this is why she's also very successful at promoting her work. There are many ways to get exposure for one's work and name.

ADC Contemporary Art Gallery
Building Bridges International Art Exchange
Factory Place Arts Complex
Arts District, Downtown Los Angeles
1330 Factory Place ,BUILDING i
Los Angeles, CA, USA 90013
Phone: 323-839-5786
Email: adcgallery@gmail.com
Website: www.artdecollectors.com

Media Contact: Marisa Caichiolo - Gallery Director-323-839-5786

"My Brother's Flight- El Vuelo de mi Hermano" - a Retrospective Tribute of the Master Ernesto Muñoz Acosta.

Los Angeles, CA- ADC Contemporary Art Gallery at Factory Place Arts Complex in conjunction with The Government of Baja California, CEARTE, Center of the Arts Ensenada , The Institute of Culture of Baja California, CONACULTA and The General Consulate of Mexico in Los Angeles are proud to present "My brother's Flight-El Vuelo de mi Hermano" -an amazing retrospective of the Master Ernesto Muñoz Acosta.

One of our artists is promoting the following event that will include other artists from our site. See information below regarding the event and participation in the event.

"Open Call" The 1st Emerge Art Exhibition-Competition
The art show that promotes, supports and strengthens the artist!

Link to event:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/event.php?eid=129960313748203

AWARDS:

1ST PLACE:MAD SKILLS AWARD
$200.00 + HONORABLE MENTION

2ND PLACE:INNOVATORS APPROACH AWARD
$150.00 GIFT CERTIFICATE TO ART STORE

3RD PLACE:CREATIVE JUNKY AWARD
ONE PICK FROM ART BOX

ACCEPTING:

PAINTINGS, DRAWINGS, PHOTOGRAPHY AND SCULPTURE.

DEADLINES:

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: JULY 20,2011
SUBMIT TO: INFO@FILETOFINEART.COM
CONTACT:818.298.8267 FILETO
DROP OFF: JULY 28,2011 9AM-9PM
EXHIBITION: JULY 29-30,2011 8PM-2AM
PICK UP:JULY 3O OR JULY 31 FROM 9AM-12PM
ENTRY FEE: $10.00 PER ART PIECE
COMMISION ON SALE:100% PROFIT FOR THE ARTIST
NO SUBJECT MATTER
NO LIMIT TO QUANTITY

1/13/2011

When asked how far they could push it, the curators of the Simply Truly Colorful photography contest were blown away by the fantastic PX 70 Color Shade PUSH! submissions. Congratulations to the winners who are going to be official Impossible test photographers:

Adam Peditto, Andy J Garcia, Bradley Laurent, Brandon C. Long, Dani Williams, Ernest Claassen, Joshua Mahar, Menico Snider, Pat Willard, and Rhinnon Connelly!

See all the winners and their photographs at:
http://shop.the-impossible-project.com/newsletters/?date=2010-12-21

Congratulations to L.A.'s own Bradley Laurent for his innovative photographic vision.

8/2/2010

Los Angeles may be to art what Paris is to fashion, providing an array of eclectic creations in every style and medium, yet in this recession-ravaged economy even die-hard collectors have scaled back on their gallery splurges. This poses a serious challenge not just for gallerists but for the glut of ambitious artists who seek to attract their attention. Localartla.com spoke with a few gallery representatives about what they think of the city's art market, how they choose artists to feature and what type of work is most in demand now.

6/12/2010

Paying your dues is not something foreign to most artists, especially those who dedicate their lives to the profession and strive to maintain a focus on that artistic drive that we all feel inside. And nothing less could be said for Daniel Henigman, a life long artist who moved to Los Angles, immersed himself in the local art scene and established himself both as an artist and a successful, sustainable businessman.

Henigman has a lot of good, sound advice for artists trying to establish themselves and develop a fruitful business. “You have to make it affordable,” he says. “Get more into art reproductions. You’ll make more money in the long run.” As for who is likely to pay more he goes on to point out that companies and businesses frequently pay better than individuals.

“I’m more aware now of what the market wants,” says long time artist Jinx. It’s taken many years but Jinx is now focused on a major project that has the elements she hopes will make her work and talent attractive to the marketplace.

The new body of work that Jinx is currently developing represents what a lot of artists are tuned in to. A full portfolio that reflects a focused theme is something an artist can go to galleries with.

After a career in art that began when she was a child she has more recently been able to focus her ideas for more effect. “In school they don’t teach you what the market wants,” she says. “Nothing about the art business at all.” But Jinx has keen thoughts about the local Los Angeles art market. She points out that $20 prints are more sellable than something going for $500.

5/22/2010

One of our members, RhinoBook is offering a free artist biography, art gallery and illustration contest through their website. RhinoBook is an organization that supports artists to present artists and their artwork on the world wide web. It is their goal to be a bridge to connect the artists with a variety of people including students, teachers, collectors and dealers and share their hearts all over the world. Visit the website for more details: www.rhinobook.org.

5/15/2010

“Think of art as a beautiful thing.” What words could be any more inspiring coming from a true artist? Kermit Frazier, long-time metal worker and artist, has a vision for the direction of the artwork that he does and the potential market for his work.

Frazier realizes the value of his work and what it has to offer potential buyers. He has been metal working for decades and he put that talent to use as an artist completing an exceptional full-scale, dimensional sculpture of a winged human skeleton. And it’s the quality of the workmanship, the quality of the materials and the vision for a top quality product based on months of planning that makes his work superior to that of other shops he’s seen that churn out high volumes of metal sculptures that fall apart within years of being sold.