WPA Auction Online Bidding

The WPA Art Auction is online for the rest of this week, and four online bidders have so far ended up winning their lots before the Gala, so it’s definitely worth a shot for collectors who might be unsure about their chances of winning, especially with the auction gala now having passed.

Check it out here.

Student Art

I am a huge fan of art created by students, perhaps because as an art student I used to sell nearly all of my art school assignments in Seattle's Pike Place Market.

And later this summer I will be curating an exhibition for the Longview Gallery in Washington, DC titled "Early Look," which will showcase work by undergraduate art students along the Mid Atlantic.

In Philly, the Samuel S. Fleisher Art Memorial will host its 110th Annual Adult Student Members Exhibition (March 21 through April 26, 2008). The Annual Adult Student Members Exhibition is the culmination of the 110th year of fine art instruction at South Philadelphia’s Fleisher Art Memorial. This year’s exhibition will consist of two parts – designed and developed by students and their instructors – exemplifying the teaching and learning philosophy of the Fleisher Art Memorial. Nearly 400 students will have their work on view in Fleisher’s galleries. Many of these works will be for sale.

Part I: March 21 – April 5, will feature drawings, paintings, prints, sculpture, and photographs by adults enrolled in Fleisher’s program of free-tuition classes. A closing reception and awards ceremony for this portion of the exhibition will be held on Saturday, April 5, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Part II: April 11 – April 26, will feature work from the summer, fall, and spring workshop programs. A closing reception and awards ceremony will be held on Saturday, April 26, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Details here.

Job in the Arts

Deadline: March 17, 2008

The Maryland Federation of Art (MFA) is a membership organization of artists and art patrons whose mission is to provide exhibition and professional development opportunities for artists and to provide arts education and outreach opportunities for all Maryland citizens. Reporting to the Maryland Federation of Art (MFA) Board of Directors, the Executive Director serves as the chief staff officer and is responsible for the overall leadership and management of the MFA's programs and operations. This position is a part-time position (approximately 30 hours per week) and there is some flexibility allowed for when the hours are worked.

MFA operates the Circle Gallery, which annually hosts three juried national exhibitions, four juried member exhibitions and numerous solo and group shows. In addition, the MFA also conducts education and outreach activities for children and community groups and professional development opportunities for artists. MFA currently employs a full-time Gallery Manager and one part-time Gallery Assistant. Please visit MFA's website for more organizational information at www.mdfedart.org.

To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and salary requirements by close of business, Monday, March 17, 2008. All candidate submissions will be confidential. Please send an email to the MFA search consultant at stews@mindspring.com for the full position description.

Applications may either be e-mailed to MFA consultant Sharon Stewart at stews@mindspring.com or mailed to Maryland Federation of Art, 18 State Circle, Annapolis, MD 21401, Attention: Sharon Stewart/Executive Director Search. You will receive confirmation of receipt of your application. It is expected that candidate interviews will begin the week of March 24th.

Here we go again

1. A Berlin gallery has an exhibition that was organized by the Danish group Surrend, which said that it wanted to oppose religious extremism.

2. Same said Berlin gallery closes the exhibition after threats "believed to be from Muslims."

Read the BBC story here.

Great art job in Vegas

The Las Vegas Art Museum seeks a Curatorial Assistant to assist with the development and installation of exhibitions in preparation of LVAM’s move into a new, centrally located 100,000 square foot facility in 2009.

The successful candidate must possess good writing skills and have considerable knowledge of contemporary art. B.A. required, M.A. or equivalent gallery or museum experience preferred. LVAM offers full health and dental benefits. Please send your cover letter, resume, and writing sample (publications not required) to Alex Codlin at acodlin@lasvegasartmuseum.org or by mail to Las Vegas Art Museum, 9600 West Sahara Avenue, Las Vegas, Nevada 89117.

Who's Who in Art?

From Damien Hirst to Mark Wallinger, many major artists now rely on legions of helpers. How do they feel about their often uncredited roles?

Read this fascinating article by Patrick Barkham in The Guardian here.

Yet another artist who likes to paint that painting

My good friend Jeffry Cudlin has a must-read post on the curious aggregation of painting styles.

How many artists can you identify? Read the post here.