THE NEXT CHEN ARTS MEETING

The next chen show METAMORPHOSIS has been set. You all should have received an email with the information and paper work.

Show Dates: Sat, Jan 21 to Sat, Feb 4, 2012. 

Opening Night reception: Sat, Jan 21, 2012 from 7 - 10 pm

Closing Night reception: Sat, Feb 4, 2012 from 2 -5 pm 

Drop off would be: Sat, Jan 14 & Sun, Jan 15, 2012. 

Pick up would be after the show on Sat, Feb 4, 2012 (all work must hang until the show closes)

Hanging would be Friday, Feb 3, 2012 from 7-10 pm

Submission Fee: $15

The next meeting of the Chen Group will be Sunday, December 4th at Hava Java on 19th Street (across from Civic Theatre) from 1pm-3pm. 

• Heather will be discussing her interactive piece, which will hopefully provide us with fodder for the name change we all our planning on making. 
• We’ll also be discussing entertainment for the opening and closing receptions. Joe has offered to go 50/50 with us on the musicians that played at the last Chen show. And we’re looking for suggestions for the other evening.
• Advertising/ PR for the event
• And more.

If you would like to participate in some way, and cannot make the meeting, please let Ellen Ann know, just send an email to: eakafkalas@gmail.com

Thanks,

Ellen Ann via Chen Arts

CALL FOR ARTISTS: The Next Chen Arts Show "METAMORPHOSIS"

The next Chen Arts show: “METAMORPHOSIS” has been scheduled for Sat, Jan 21 to Sat, Feb 4, 2012

So get your submissions in!

The Opening Night Reception will be Saturday, January 21st 7pm-10pm. Closing Day Reception will be Saturday, February 4 from 2-5 pm, with pick up that evening after the show closes.

The show will be at the Antonio Salemme Foundation, 542 Hamilton St., suite 203, Allentown, PA.

Entry Requirements:

Submissions should be ready to hang.

There is room for small sculptures or 3-dimensional works able to stand on a 12” x 12” pedestal.

Send 3 photos (file size no larger than 2MB) to eakafkalas@gmail.com. 

If you do not have email, please mail the photos to E.A. Kafkalas, 112 S Madison Street, Allentown, PA 18102.

The entry fee is $15. Please make checks payable to EA Kafkalas.

Mail payments to: 112 S Madison Street, Allentown, PA 18102 

Deadline for submissions and payment is Saturday, January 7th.

Depending on the number of submissions, we may only have room for one of your submissions. Paperwork is attached, and should be completed and submitted on the day you drop artwork off. 

Volunteer Requirements:

In addition to the fee, all artists entering are required to volunteer for one (or more) of the following committees:

--Receiving Artwork
--Hanging
--Opening Night Reception
--Manning the Gallery

Let me know which committee(s) you are interested in serving on at the time of submission, and a phone number and/or email where you can be reached.

Thank you,

Ellen Ann 

Note: Submission forms are available by emailing chenarts.info@gmail.com or eakafkalas@gmail.com. 

Opportunity For Artist Studio Space In Allentown on Hamilton

We had a great turnout for our previous Chen Arts meeting in October. One of the meeting items was a discussion around potential artist studio space in Allentown. Here is some more information from one of the meeting attendees if you are looking for space: 

As I said at your meeting, I'm looking to rent some space in 808 Hamilton and I want to incorporate some Artist space in the project.  Spaces will approx $250 per month and I am working with someone to put a recording studio (maybe video also) on site.  This would all be on the 3rd flr while the Club/Bar would be on the 2nd flr.  The Bar would be able to serve the entire building allowing your opening to have full bar status.  I will show some 2nd run/independent movies, as well as other specialty events.  I envision an mini Banana Factory, kind of like a Bougament Mill.  If anyone has questions or interest feel free to give me a call at 415-756-4882. Thanks for your time! -Thomas

If you are interested in supporting the arts in Allentown, or increasing your presence as an artist through studio space, please get in touch with Thomas at the number provided above. 

The Allentown Chen Arts Group

chenarts.info@gmail.com

REMINDER: CHEN ARTS GROUP MEETING THIS SATURDAY!

This update is a reminder about our next meeting THIS SATURDAY: October 22nd at 6:30pm at the House of Chen Restaurant. At this meeting we will be discussing:

• The possibility of a group show in early 2012. And another possible show in the spring of 2012.  
• To discuss the Chen Arts Group in general and whether members still have interest in meeting once a month and to also get feedback on ideas some current members have for the future of the group. 

If you are interested in attending the October 22nd meeting (in three days), please RSVP to chenarts.info@gmail.com and let us know if you will be attending. If you have already RSVP'd then no further action is necessary---I have added you to the meeting list for Saturday. 

For those who would like to attend but who have not RSVP'd, the rsvp process is to assess every one's interest in attending the meeting and for an accurate headcount for the restaurant. 

Additionally, the Chen Arts blog has been updated with a new look and slightly different format for ease-of-use. Please let us know if you are interested in attending the meeting and we look forward to seeing everyone on the 22nd! New members are also welcome!

Thanks again,

The Chen Arts Group

Next Chen Arts Group Meeting: October 22nd 2011 - Please RSVP/Attend

The next Chen Arts meeting will be held on October 22nd at 6:30pm at the House of Chen Restaurant. At this meeting we would like to discuss:

• The possibility of a group show in early 2012 and another possible group show in the spring of 2012. We would like to gauge interest and potential participation in this event.
• To discuss the Chen Arts Group in general and whether members still have interest in meeting once a month and/or if members have any ideas for the future of the group.

If you are interested in attending the October 22nd meeting (in about a week and a half), please email chenarts.info@gmail.com and let us know if you will be attending. We can then make a reservation for the group at the House of Chen restaurant. Recent group participation in the meetings has been lower, and part of the goal of this meeting and the rsvp process is to assess every one's interest in continuing the group, as well as to discuss ideas for 2012. New members are also welcome! Please let us know if you are interested and we look forward to seeing everyone on the Saturday the 22nd!