Call to Artists

CUBE Gallery is currently seeking submissions for our 2009 show season.

Artists interested in showing as a feature artist at CUBE are requested to submit their show concept for consideration. Shows will open on the first Friday of each month. We are accepting submissions through October 2008.

Submission requirements:
Please send the following to:

CUBE Gallery
4136 SE Hawthorne Blvd.
Portland, OR 97214

• 3-5 images. These may be 4 by 6 photographs or jpegs 4 by 6 inches at 300dpi.
• An artists statement and bio.
• A letter describing your concept for your show.
• If your work can not hang on a wall include photos of your display system.
• SASE if you want any materials returned.

Caliente

Cube Gallery celebrates summer’s heat and vivid hues with a collection of HOT works in oil, encaustic and photography.

Showing August 16 – 31

Opening reception
August 16 5-8PM

CUBE Classes are here . . .

Have you heard about the ancient medium of encaustic painting and wanted to give it a try? What about drawing or journal making? Maybe you have an idea for a book, but would like to have a professional designer guide you in preparing your book for on-demand printing.

Well, you’re in luck! New CUBE classes are starting this Fall. Please review the listings below and message info@thecubegallery.com for more information. Don’t see a class listed you would like to take? Please message us with your class wish-list. Since CUBE gallery is on the cozy side, we will be keeping class size small and customizing to meet student interests.


Cube classes for September 2008

New Calligraphy Class—Five Week Series: Starting Sept. 15th, and continuing Mondays 6pm – 7pm, instructor: Penelope Culbertson. This class focuses on Italic Lettering. Beginning with pen and ink, then advancing to the use of large pens and brushes. Additional instruction for using Italic as a handwriting for those interested. There is no previous experience necessary and all supplies are provided. Cost is $15 per class or $70 for the series. Please register by emailing Penelope at culbertfam@aol.com, or by calling her at 503-233-7315.
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Basic book binding: Create your own hand bound journal to use as a sketchbook, photo album, or to record your thoughts. All materials included.
Wednesday, September 10th: 11am – 2pm. Instructor: Kimberly Kent.
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Basic Drawing: For all you artists out there who have never taken a drawing class, or just need to brush up.
Bring a large sketchpad, several weights of pencils, a kneaded eraser, and some charcoal. All other materials provided.
Session I basics of line and shape. Tuesday, September 16 6-8:30PM $50. Session II form and depth. Tuesday, September 23 6-8:30 PM $50. Session III materials playshop. Tuesday, September 30 6-8:30 PM $50. Instructor: Kimberly Kent.
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Basic Encaustic: Learn this earliest of painting mediums. Leave each day with a painting and a new skill.

Encaustic Painting, the direct approach. All materials provided.
Tuesday, September 23 11 - 2 $50. Wednesday, September 24 6-8:30PM $50.
Encaustic Collage. Layer text, images, and color. Bring personal letters, journals, and photos.
All other materials provided.
Tuesday, September 30 11 -2 $50. Instructor: Kimberly Kent.

More classes coming soon!

Call to Artists

mask [mask]
noun
1. a covering for all or part of the face, in particular
2. a covering worn as a disguise, or to amuse or terrify other people.

hat [hat]
noun
a shaped covering for the head worn for warmth, as a fashion item, or as part of a uniform.

CUBE Gallery is currently seeking submissions for our first juried show of masks and hats. Artwork submitted should be either wearable or otherwise follow the theme. Works sold as wearable must be well constructed and durable.
All works will arrive at the gallery ready to display. Work that is not able to hang should include a means of display. All work will be priced for sale, the gallery will retain a 35% commission.

Works will by juried by the fabulous Alyce Cornyn-Selby.
Alyce Cornyn-Selby, called "The Mad Hatter" by The Oregonian, is the curator
of America's national Hat Museum, located in the historic Ladd-Reingold House.
Over 1,000 hats are displayed in this century-old Edwardian home just 6
minutes from downtown Portland—"the quirkiest attraction in Oregon."

www.thehatmuseum.com
www.ihittheroad.com
www.justalyce.com


Submission requirements:
Please send the following to
CUBE Gallery
4136 SE Hawthorne Blvd.
Portland, OR 97214
www.thecubegallery.com

3-5 images. These may be 4 by 6 photographs or jpgs 4 by 6 inches at 300dpi.
An artist statement
A check for $20. payable to CUBE Gallery
If your work can not hang on a wall include photos of your display system.
SASE if you want any materials returned.

Timeline:
Submissions due September 6, 2008
Replies e-mailed September 23, 2008
Intake of artwork September 24-30, 2008
Show opens October 3, 2008
Opening reception October 3, 2008 6-9 PM
Show closes October 31, 2008
Unsold works picked-up November 1-2 and November 4-6.