Magnolia XXII by Carla Golder.
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Art ExhibitsMagnolia XXII by Carla Golder.The Gallery at Filoli is a space used by the Art Committee of the Friends of Filoli to display artwork related to Filoli Center’s mission and to foster community relationships. Enriching your visits to Filoli in 2010 will be an inspiring collection of art and decorative art exhibits. We look forward to sharing these with you, your family and your friends! Select pieces from the San Mateo County Office of Education’s High School Hall of Fame will be on display at Filoli! With each new exhibit throughout the open season, two pieces from the Hall of Fame will be displayed. You can view the entire collection at the San Mateo County Office of Education at 101 Twin Dolphin Drive, Redwood City, CA 94065. For hours and directions please contact them directly by phoning (650) 802-5333. 2010 Exhibition Schedule
Hoh Rain Forest by Jerry Barrack. Tuesday, February 9 through Sunday, April 11 Patterns and Abstractions of Nature
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| Call For Entries | 
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The Filoli Botanical Art Exhibit has long been an essential part of the Botanical Art Program’s mission to interpret and preserve this historically significant art form. Artists are invited to enter original artwork in any two-dimensional medium that reflects the rich tradition of botanical art and adheres to high standards of botanical accuracy and skilled use of media. |
| Jurors: To be announced | |
| Elibibility: Open to all | |
| Subject: Botanical specimens; artwork not previously exhibited at Filoli | |
| Media: Any two-dimensional medium | |
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Size limitations: Minimum frame size: 8” x 10”; Maximum frame size: 34” x 48” | |
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Submissions: Entries may include up to three digital images on CD, .jpg format, 360 dpi, 8” high labeled with artist’s name and name of the artwork(s). Send CD and completed entry form with a check for $30 (for 1-3 images), to Filoli, Attn: Education Office, 86 Cañada Road, Woodside, CA 94062. Entry forms are available online at www.filoli.org or by phone to 650.364.8300 x298. It is crucial that your images be of the highest quality as they may be used for the exhibition postcard, the Filoli website and other promotional materials. CD will not be returned. Entry fees are non-refundable. | |
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Submission deadling: April 23, 2010 | |
| Presentation: Selected entries must be framed and ready to hang - no sawtooths or projecting screw eyes; Plexiglas required on all artwork; light or neutral mat colors; simple gold or wood frames. Title must include Latin name but it need not be on the front of the artwork. Accepted entries that do not conform to the above presentation guidelines may be refused at the time of hanging. | |
| Labeling: Label the back of your artwork with your name, address, phone number, email address, title of artwork, sales status and price. | |
| Acceptance: All artwork will be juried by digital image. Criteria for acceptance will include botanical accuracy as well as artistic presentation and technical use of medium. Acceptance / decline notices will be mailed to entrants by May 7, 2009. It is the artist’s responsibility to insure the artwork is available. If the accepted artwork is withdrawn, the artists will not be considered for the following year’s exhibit. | |
| Shipping guidelines: Accepted artists will receive detailed instructions for shipping and hand delivery of artwork. The artist is responsible for all shipping and insurance costs. Artwork must be received by June June 3 via carrier or June 7 on-site. | |
| Awards: To be determined. | |
| Contact: Cath Rampley, Filoli Education Office, email classes@filoli.org; phone (650) 364-8300, ext. 233 |
Tuesday, August 3 through Sunday, September 12
Meet the Artists
Saturday, August 14, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Tuesday, September 14 through Sunday, October 24
Meet the Artists
Saturday, October 16, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Filoli hosts approximately six art exhibitions annually that vary in theme and content. With the exception of the Annual Botanical Art Exhibition and occasional larger exhibitions, they are invitational exhibitions. For invitational exhibitions, the curator invites artists from the Filoli Artist Registry, whose work fits within the theme of that particular exhibition. To become a member of the Filoli Artist Registry please send a one-page biography along with samples of your work either on a CD in JPEG or TIF format, or printed copies, two-up on 8½" x 11" sheets, to:
Filoli
Attn: Education Office
86 Cañada Road
Woodside, CA 94062
A confirmation letter will be sent upon receipt and acceptance into the registry. For questions, please contact the Education Office at classes@filoli.org.
Dates: April 15, May 20, June 24, July 15, August 19, September 19, October 21
Time: 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Filoli extends the opportunity for artists and photographers to have access to the gardens after hours. Experience the quiet beauty and stunning vistas of this rare and historical country estate. Artists may work in the medium of their choice; provide all their own materials and storage containers for the removal of all used water and non-toxic cleaning fluids. No fluids of any type are to be disposed of at Filoli. Space is limited, pre-registration is highly recommended.
Fee: per day: $25 for members; $30 for non-members.
Non-members: Fee includes same day admission to Filoli. You are welcome to arrive anytime between 10:00 am – 2:30 pm, visit the historic House and Garden and scout locations for your next masterpiece.
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