EAFA Member's Show 2010

Juror: Michele Usibelli

Location: Community Center at Mercer View 8236 SE 24th Street Mercer Island

Reception: Thursday June 24, 2010; 6:00— 8:00 p.m.

Awards ceremony 7:00 p.m.

Awards:
First - $300,
Second - $200,
Third -$100, two Honorable Mention Awards.

Chairpersons:

Georgianne Arnot, 425-788-1815, georgianne46@hotmail.com

Joan Wittler, 425-415-0780, joanwittler@hotmail.com

Entry fee: $25 for first piece, $5 each for additional two (2) entries — total of 3

Maximum size: 22”x 26” framed

Commissions: Mercer 25% and EAFA 10%.

For two weeks after the show, both Mercer and EAFA will receive 10% commission.

Important Dates: 4/3/10—Open day for entries
4/15/10—Poster contest and photo shoot at General Meeting
5/13/10—Entry deadline; midnight
6/1/10—Artists notified by mail after 6/1/10.
6/21/10—Show Opens
6/24/10—Reception 6:00—8:00 p.m.; Awards
Ceremony 7:00 p.m.
7/30/10—Member Show closes
7/31/10—Artist pick up art between 9:00 a.m.— Noon

Getting Help With Your Entry

You must have paid membership fee of $35 by March 31st.

If you need help creating a digital image of your art piece or entering the show with the online system, come to the Art room at Highline Center immediately after the April 15th EAFA general meeting. Cost: $5 for each piece photographed. Remember to bring your EAFA ID number, name of artwork, media, price. Entries fees are $25 for 1st piece, $5 for each additional piece. 3 maximum. Entry fees may be paid by cash, check or credit card.

Juror: Michele Usibelli

Born in Seattle, Michele Usibelli, was drawn to art at an early age. After receiving a degree in Architecture from the University of Washington, Michele was able to combine her dedicated work ethic with her love of travel, working in locations throughout the world. Michele works primarily in oils, with a flavor of impressionism, in a representational style. Her early training established a strong foundation in the Russian Impressionist tradition of seeing and painting shapes of light and color using relatively loose brushstrokes. She has extensively studied and been influenced by numerous historic artists, most notably Nicholai Fechin, John Singer Sargent and William Merritt Chase.

Combined, all of these influences have allowed Michele to establish her own unique artistic style and define her as a truly versatile emerging 21st Century American Impressionist. Michele is recognized for her expressive colors and the passionate brushwork she achieves in her portraits, landscapes, still life and figurative work.

Michele’s award winning artwork has shown in group and solo gallery exhibitions, in regional, national and international juried exhibitions and won numerous awards. Recently, Michele has followed her passion to teach, conducting ongoing workshops and art demonstrations and has proven to be a popular juror. Her artwork can be found in public and private collections throughout the world.