Call to Artists - Lotería de Tucson
Arte de la Vida and Galería Senita are proud to present the “Lotería de Tucson 2018”. Loteria de Tucson is loosely based on the iconic and popular Mexican Loteria card game with 54 cards with a different richly illustrated image and number on each card.
“Lotería de Tucson 2018” is a juried competition to create a deck of Lotería de Tucson cards that will represent the unique nature of The Old Pueblo as it was long ago and as it is today. Three female community leaders, whose identities will be revealed after the artists have been selected, and the Owners of Arte de La Vida, James Goodreau and Kevin Pawlak, have chosen titles for 54 Lotería de Tucson cards that represent places, plants, people, food and the history of Tucson. They have only chosen the name/title of the image, not the image itself. Each title was also assigned a number as every image in a traditional deck has a number.
A maximum of 54 artists will be chosen by Gallery owners, James and Kevin. The artists will create a two dimensional art piece to be displayed and available for purchase from October 6th - November 24, 2018 at Galería Senita inside Arte de la Vida, 37 North Tucson Boulevard, Tucson, Arizona.
The 54 art pieces will also be photographed and printed and combined into a Lotería de Tucson card deck that will be sold during the exhibition and after. All proceeds from the sale of the Loteria decks will go to the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona. Arte de la Vida/Galería Senita will NOT profit from the sale of the decks. Artists will be given an opportunity to buy a number of the Lotería de Tucson decks at wholesale costs. Interest will dictate the amount of decks printed.
In Order to Apply to Participate: Artists must have either been born or currently live in the Tucson Metro area or Southern Arizona; or resided in Tucson for any given period of their life; or have a strong connection to our Beloved Community.
How Will It Work?
· June 16, 2018 by 5:00 pm, Artists must apply to participate by emailing their full artist name, physical address, and 2 - 3 digital images of their current body of work to:
artespopular@me.com
· June 23, 2018, Artists will be notified whether they have or have not been selected to participate and invited to submit a piece of art.
· June 30, 2018, at 5:00 pm at Galería Senita, 41 North Tucson Blvd, the artists who were chosen to participate will draw from a hat the title and number of their Lotería de Tucson card. It’s a lot of fun and afterwards artists may trade cards if they would like. If you cannot attend the card selection event, a card will be chosen for you.
· August 24, 2018, by 4:00 pm, the finished piece must be delivered to Galería Senita, 41 North Tucson Blvd. Submission of your art work indicates your permission to photograph and reproduce it as part of the Lotería de Tucson card deck.
The requirements for the finished art piece are:
· The finished piece must incorporate the title and number of the card that the artist drew at the card selection event.
· The artist is encouraged to demonstrate their signature style in any 2-D medium they prefer to work in.
· Artwork must be “gallery install ready” and measure exactly 11 inches horizontally and 14 inches vertically. No exceptions. No added frame measurements and the piece many not be smaller than 11 X 14.
· All Artwork must be priced $400 or less. Galería Senita takes a 40% commission.
· Galería Senita reserves the right to withdraw your work for consideration in exhibition.
Gallery Schedule:
· Between August 24 and October 5, the art pieces will be photographed and printed into Lotería de Tucson decks. Show Installed in grid presentation on two gallery walls.
· October 5, 2018, 6:00 to 8:30 - Charity Opening Reception.. All artists will be given one free ticket. Additional tickets will be $25 each to include food, beverages and live music. Ticket sale proceeds will be donated to Tucson charities chosen by the three community leaders. There will also be raffles and donation options for guests this event. Lotería de Tucson card decks will be available for sale at the event.
· October 6 - Show Opens to the Public and the gallery will have extended hours for First Saturday Art Walk (no food or beverages on Saturday.)
· November 24 The show closes at 5:00 pm
Arte de la Vida and Galería Senita are proud to present the “Lotería de Tucson 2018”. Loteria de Tucson is loosely based on the iconic and popular Mexican Loteria card game with 54 cards with a different richly illustrated image and number on each card.
“Lotería de Tucson 2018” is a juried competition to create a deck of Lotería de Tucson cards that will represent the unique nature of The Old Pueblo as it was long ago and as it is today. Three female community leaders, whose identities will be revealed after the artists have been selected, and the Owners of Arte de La Vida, James Goodreau and Kevin Pawlak, have chosen titles for 54 Lotería de Tucson cards that represent places, plants, people, food and the history of Tucson. They have only chosen the name/title of the image, not the image itself. Each title was also assigned a number as every image in a traditional deck has a number.
A maximum of 54 artists will be chosen by Gallery owners, James and Kevin. The artists will create a two dimensional art piece to be displayed and available for purchase from October 6th - November 24, 2018 at Galería Senita inside Arte de la Vida, 37 North Tucson Boulevard, Tucson, Arizona.
The 54 art pieces will also be photographed and printed and combined into a Lotería de Tucson card deck that will be sold during the exhibition and after. All proceeds from the sale of the Loteria decks will go to the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona. Arte de la Vida/Galería Senita will NOT profit from the sale of the decks. Artists will be given an opportunity to buy a number of the Lotería de Tucson decks at wholesale costs. Interest will dictate the amount of decks printed.
In Order to Apply to Participate: Artists must have either been born or currently live in the Tucson Metro area or Southern Arizona; or resided in Tucson for any given period of their life; or have a strong connection to our Beloved Community.
How Will It Work?
· June 16, 2018 by 5:00 pm, Artists must apply to participate by emailing their full artist name, physical address, and 2 - 3 digital images of their current body of work to:
artespopular@me.com
· June 23, 2018, Artists will be notified whether they have or have not been selected to participate and invited to submit a piece of art.
· June 30, 2018, at 5:00 pm at Galería Senita, 41 North Tucson Blvd, the artists who were chosen to participate will draw from a hat the title and number of their Lotería de Tucson card. It’s a lot of fun and afterwards artists may trade cards if they would like. If you cannot attend the card selection event, a card will be chosen for you.
· August 24, 2018, by 4:00 pm, the finished piece must be delivered to Galería Senita, 41 North Tucson Blvd. Submission of your art work indicates your permission to photograph and reproduce it as part of the Lotería de Tucson card deck.
The requirements for the finished art piece are:
· The finished piece must incorporate the title and number of the card that the artist drew at the card selection event.
· The artist is encouraged to demonstrate their signature style in any 2-D medium they prefer to work in.
· Artwork must be “gallery install ready” and measure exactly 11 inches horizontally and 14 inches vertically. No exceptions. No added frame measurements and the piece many not be smaller than 11 X 14.
· All Artwork must be priced $400 or less. Galería Senita takes a 40% commission.
· Galería Senita reserves the right to withdraw your work for consideration in exhibition.
Gallery Schedule:
· Between August 24 and October 5, the art pieces will be photographed and printed into Lotería de Tucson decks. Show Installed in grid presentation on two gallery walls.
· October 5, 2018, 6:00 to 8:30 - Charity Opening Reception.. All artists will be given one free ticket. Additional tickets will be $25 each to include food, beverages and live music. Ticket sale proceeds will be donated to Tucson charities chosen by the three community leaders. There will also be raffles and donation options for guests this event. Lotería de Tucson card decks will be available for sale at the event.
· October 6 - Show Opens to the Public and the gallery will have extended hours for First Saturday Art Walk (no food or beverages on Saturday.)
· November 24 The show closes at 5:00 pm
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Arte de la Vida was founded in Tucson, Arizona by two gents, Kevin and James, with much help from our beloved four legged folk art friend's Jack and Artie! The Arte de la Vida 'collecting' bug started about 15 years ago and has been nurtured over many years of driving across the Southwestern states 'hunting' for goods to add to our collection. We finally got the 'selling' bug and happily decided to open our first store in 2012. Along with the brick and mortar, we present this website, offering a selection of our wares so that the rest of you who do not reside in Tucson can share in the passion known as Arte de la Vida.
Whether you're a beginning novice or a seriously addicted collector, we strive to offer you the finest pieces, hand selected with our increasingly knowledgeable eye, from nearly every Barrio, Town and Metropolis of Old Mexico. These include:
~ Vintage pieces from Mexican Maestros such as: Heron Martinez, Candelario Medrano, Teadora Blanco, Alfonso Castillo, Lucano, Olay, Dolores Pores and the Josefina Aguilar, to name a few.
~ A growing Collection Of Vintage Arizona Fine Crafts, Mid Century Modern and Mexican Modernism.
~ Contemporary pieces from artists like Angel Ortiz, Alfonso Soteno and Sergio Gonzalez, and many others.
Our wares for sale include Mexican Pottery, Folk Art, Tin, Wood, Textiles and the largest collection of Vintage Mexican glass in the Southwest.
Set in A Tourist Shop Atmosphere when the days of crossing the border where safe and fancy free, Arte de la Vida strives at capturing the Mexico of your youth!
Arte de la Vida is always searching for quality items from single pieces to entire collections. This means we are always on the “hunt” to find new items so you can add unique pieces to your treasured collections. Just let us know what you are looking for, and we will keep our eyes open. To be of further assistance to our collector friends, we are happy to do consignments.
Should you find yourself in Tucson, please stop by our retail location: 37 North Tucson Blvd. -- or give us a jingle: 520.398.6720
Hours vary depending on season.
Arte de la Vida was founded in Tucson, Arizona by two gents, Kevin and James, with much help from our beloved four legged folk art friend's Jack and Artie! The Arte de la Vida 'collecting' bug started about 15 years ago and has been nurtured over many years of driving across the Southwestern states 'hunting' for goods to add to our collection. We finally got the 'selling' bug and happily decided to open our first store in 2012. Along with the brick and mortar, we present this website, offering a selection of our wares so that the rest of you who do not reside in Tucson can share in the passion known as Arte de la Vida.
Whether you're a beginning novice or a seriously addicted collector, we strive to offer you the finest pieces, hand selected with our increasingly knowledgeable eye, from nearly every Barrio, Town and Metropolis of Old Mexico. These include:
~ Vintage pieces from Mexican Maestros such as: Heron Martinez, Candelario Medrano, Teadora Blanco, Alfonso Castillo, Lucano, Olay, Dolores Pores and the Josefina Aguilar, to name a few.
~ A growing Collection Of Vintage Arizona Fine Crafts, Mid Century Modern and Mexican Modernism.
~ Contemporary pieces from artists like Angel Ortiz, Alfonso Soteno and Sergio Gonzalez, and many others.
Our wares for sale include Mexican Pottery, Folk Art, Tin, Wood, Textiles and the largest collection of Vintage Mexican glass in the Southwest.
Set in A Tourist Shop Atmosphere when the days of crossing the border where safe and fancy free, Arte de la Vida strives at capturing the Mexico of your youth!
Arte de la Vida is always searching for quality items from single pieces to entire collections. This means we are always on the “hunt” to find new items so you can add unique pieces to your treasured collections. Just let us know what you are looking for, and we will keep our eyes open. To be of further assistance to our collector friends, we are happy to do consignments.
Should you find yourself in Tucson, please stop by our retail location: 37 North Tucson Blvd. -- or give us a jingle: 520.398.6720
Hours vary depending on season.