This is a judged exhibition.
The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines the verb 'draw' as "...to produce a likeness or representation of, by making lines on a surface.”
Often considered to be art in its most direct and fundamental form, drawing has expanded beyond marks made with charcoal on paper. In its most traditional sense, the act of drawing depicts the observation and continued practice of mark making by the artist. The artist creates a narrative with their choice of drawing materials and ways that line, proportion, scale, subject and positive & negative space are depicted. The physical process or act of drawing con-temporarily includes additions of other mediums, while staying true to the act of creating a line on a surface to create an image.
The Oak Park Art League (OPAL) is looking for drawings that embrace the fundamental act of marking a surface with a tool, (pencil, pen, charcoal, crayon, marker etc) and may or may not include minor additions of other materials (watercolor, acrylic, oil, fiber, collage etc) used only to enhance the foundational drawing. All submitted work must have been completed in the last three years and not exhibited at OPAL before.
Works on paper do not need to be framed, however, the artist must provide hanging materials such as binder clips, pins or magnets for installation. Works in progress will be accepted.
Work shall not exceed 48” in the largest dimension, including frame.
Judge: David Kohan DavidKohan.com IG davidkohanart
Artist David Kohan has taught at the college and university levels for 30 years.
He received his BFA in painting from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania and his MFA, also in painting, from Virginia Commonwealth University, where he subsequently taught for ten years.
In addition to VCU, Mr. Kohan has taught at the University of Cincinnati, Wichita State University, Grand Valley State University and Grand Rapids Community College. He has taught all levels of drawing and painting, from Foundation through Graduate, with most of his emphasis over the years in Foundation Drawing.
Mr. Kohan has exhibited his paintings and drawings nationally and has received several distinguished grants and numerous exhibition awards. He has work in corporate and private collections primarily in the Mid-Atlantic area.
Two submissions per artist permitted.
All work must be ready to hang.
Drop off work: July 28th, 29th and 30th
Exhibition dates: August 3rd - 26th
Opening reception: Friday, August 12th 7-9PM
Pick up work: August 27th, 30th, 31st
Cost per submission:
Members: $20 first piece, $15 second piece.
Non-members $30 first piece, $20 second piece.
All work meeting the aforementioned criteria will be accepted into this open call show.
Submission fees are payable upon drop off of artworks at the Carriage House gallery.
We accept cash, credit / debit cards, and checks made out to Oak Park Art League.
You may print and fill out the exhibit entry form below, and bring it with you during the drop off period. We will have blank entry forms available as well.