Ocean-Earth-Air Art and Poetry Book
2023 California Regional Art and Poetry exhibit at the Poway Center for the Performing Arts
celebrating our beautiful, inspiring and fragile environment.
Congratulations to the following Artists and Poets who participated in the April 2023 show at the Poway Center for the Performing Arts are highlighted in this beautiful full color catalog with hardcover and dust jacket.
Artists and Poets included in the catalog:
Poets Participating
Jeff Bettger & John Henry Bettger - First Place
Robt O’Sullivan - Second Place
Janet Janszen - Third Place
Mike Farber - Honorable Mention
Carol Shamon - Honorable Mention
Keith Denny - Honorable Mention
Jo-Ann Smith, Griselda Navarro, Maria Alabi, Joanne Sharp, Mary Lenore Quigley, Hannah Butler, Jim Babwe, Jane Muschenetz, Kate Porter, Jan Beaton, Annette Friend, Marit Anderson
Award Winning Artists
Dirk Harman - First Place Award
Brian Belfield - Best Ocean Award
Susan Coppock - Best Earth Award
Ira Cosmos - Best Air Award
Julia C R Gray - Second Place
Darina M Baebler - Third Place
Pamela Ingwers - Honorable Mention
Leon Cain - Honorable Mention
Isabelle Verona - Honorable Mention
John Linthurst - Honorable Mention
Robin Street-Morris - Honorable Mention
Kathleen Paoni - Honorable Mention
Noel Fishman - Honorable Mention
Lorraine Cote - Honorable Mention
Art Show Participants Included in the Catalog
Deborah Buffington, Therese Verner, Janet Hansen, Lisa Tomczeszyn, Leon Cain, Paige Winston, Sherry Krulle-Beaton, Linda Kelson, Wanda Brown, Nora Dewey, Robin Burgin, Matthew Meyer, Brian Belfield, Grace Swanson, Patricia McMaster, John Linthurst, Ann Chaitin, Noel Fishman, Renee Richetts, Isabelle Verona, Robin Street-Morris, Lorrie Teates, Darlene Katz, Thomas Smith, Ira Cosmos, Darina M Baebler, Maureen Blackhall, Trevor Coopersmith, Patricia Crockett, Catherine Cooke Dudley, Kathleen Paoni, Janet Perkin, Natalie Taylor, Julia C R Gray, Susan Coppock, Christy Ross, Kelsey Worth, Karen Moreland, Sue De Wulf, Pamela Ingwers, Rita Shulak, Christina Zeller, Helena Faitelson, Dirk Harman, Lorraine Cote, Alex Shakuto, Soham Pattanayak, Tabu Khan, Stephen Frank Gary, Americo Bianchi
Judges: Cheryl Ehlers, Mike Redman, Cathy Carey
Congratulations to the Selected Artists
Ocean-Earth-Air
Art & Poetry Exhibition
The show runs from March 29, 2023 to April 30, 2023
at The Poway Center for the Performing Arts
15498 Espola Rd, Poway, CA 92064
Reception April 23 from 1 - 4PM
Performances by the Mission Bay high school band "The Preservationists"
Poetry reading from selected poets and awards ceremony
We are delighted to have been supported in bringing you this show by our sponsors:
California Arts Council
and
San Diego County Supervisors
District 2 Community Enhancement Grant
Thank you to our Sponsors:
Support for the Arts Enhances Our Community!
California Arts Council
San Diego County District 2
Community Enhancement Grant
“Ocean-Earth-Air”
at The Poway Center for the Performing Arts
Art & Poetry Exhibition
March 29 - April 30 2023
15498 Espola Rd, Poway, CA 92064
Reception Sunday April 23, from 1 - 4PM
Surfing Madonna Oceans Project is pleased to present “Ocean/Earth/Air” a juried regional show about our beautiful, fragile and fascinating world. 100 artists from across California will be selected to showcase their work on the environmental theme during the month of April 2023 with the reception on Sunday, April 23 of Earth Day weekend. Artists and Poets will be awarded with cash prizes for their exceptional work.
The show will host all mediums of wall art including: painting, fabric, collage, assemblage and photography. The show will be juried by Cathy Carey, Cheryl Ehlers and Danny Salzhandler. There will be art and poetry award and poetry readings at the reception on Sunday April 23, 2023. The reception from 1 - 4PM, will feature the locally renown Mission Bay high school band “The Preservationists” fresh from their concert in Japan.
Artists and Poets will be recognized with cash awards. For artwork: Best in Show Ocean- $300, Best in Show Earth- $300, Best in Show Air - $300, First place $400, Second place $300, Third place $200, 6 Honorable Mentions $25 - $150. For Poetry: First place $400, Second place $300, Third place $200.
Surfing Madonna Oceans Project wants to spread our message of hope and appreciation for the ocean and support the arts. We believe that creating art and public appreciation of art increases cognitive abilities and eases anxiety and depression in these difficult times. Art can make a difference in the community, and that collective action can greatly impact the world. Surfing Madonna Oceans Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Encinitas, California and was officially formed in 2013 by Robert Nichols and Mark Patterson (artist of the Surfing Madonna mosaic).
The Ocean-Earth-Air show is on display during The Poway Center hours and during performances.
Gallery Hours (September - June)
Tuesday - Thursday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Friday 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
*Please note that gallery hours are subject to change due to performance schedules. Please call to confirm hours on a performance day.
Liability
By submitting I acknowledge that I have read and understand the general presentation requirements of the exhibition and will abide by them. The greatest possible care will be taken in handling art works. The Poway Center for The Performing Arts, Surfing Madonna Oceans Project and/or their agents will not be responsible for loss or damage to any artwork submitted.
Artist Waiver
Please print, fill this out and bring to the drop off at the Center
General Presentation Requirements
We strive to protect your work. To prevent possible damage to it, artwork must be appropriately prepared for exhibition when delivered.
1) Two-dimensional work must be wired with sufficient gauge to support the weight of the work and be ready to hang. Your work must be professionaly framed (you can frame it yourself but it should be professional and appropriate for a museum display) or if not framed the edges should be neat and canvases should be on museum gallery wrapped canvas width - 1 1/2” wide stretcher bars. If your work requires atypical hanging or presentation structure, please contact us prior to delivery dates for clearance. Special hanging, display and/or lighting requirements will be at the discretion of the Surfing Madonna Oceans Project staff.
2) Installation and multiple piece works must include a simple diagram showing installation positions. If your installation is different than what you describe it may disqualify your piece and cannot be accepted.
3) Work previously exhibited at Surfing Madonna Oceans Project shows will not be accepted.
4) Accepted artwork may not be removed before the end of the exhibition.
5) Sold artwork must remain in the show until load-out.
6) Artwork must be considered appropriate for viewing by all audiences, including children.
7) Artwork that fails to comply with entry requirements will be disqualified.
POWAY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS SPECIFIC GUIDELINES FOR SALES
Artists will be contacted the staff when people are interested in purchasing their artwork. Artists will make their sales directly with customers. Artists agree to pay 15% of gross revenues for any sale of artwork to the City of Poway payable on load-out. Artists agree to collect and be responsible for all applicable sales tax on any artwork sold.
Example: Artwork is $200, 15% = $30. Tax in Poway is 7.75%, tax on $200 is $15.50. $30 is payable to city of Poway upon load out and $15.50 is due to the State.
Deliver Accepted Artwork Dates
Tuesday Mar. 28, 2023 from 10AM - 2PM to The Poway Center for the Performing Arts
Please read the following and sign the waiver and bring with you to the Poway Performing Arts Center on March 28 from 9:30 - 2PM.
The center has limited parking so you will be pulling up into the drive at the entrance and one of our helpers will get your artwork and waiver and take it into the center.
Submission Guidelines
General Show Eligibility
You may submit if you’re a California resident artist & your original work was made within the past 2 years.
Exhibition Dates
March 29, 2023 - April 30, 2023
Reception
The reception on April 23, 2023 from 1:00pm – 4:00pm will feature the Mission Bay high school band “The Preservationists” for two concerts.
1 - 1:45 Welcome guests, Introduce the band and concert
1:45 - 2:15 poetry readings
2:15 - 3:00 concert
3 - 4:00 awards ceremony and more poetry readings
Pick Up Artwork
Monday May 1, 2023 from 10AM - 2PM from The Poway Center for the Performing Arts
There is no space for artwork storage. Artwork must be picked or provisions for shipping back to artist must be made by providing a self addressed and prepaid box with appropriate packing for it's safe return.
Hours and Location
Gallery Hours (September - June) Tuesday - Thursday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
*Please note that gallery hours are subject to change due to performance schedules. Call to confirm hours on a performance day.
Location: 15498 Espola Road, Poway, CA 92064
Parking
Parking is available for art viewing. Please stop by the Main Office prior to parking in order to receive a parking pass (weekdays only).
On Load In and Pick Up day you can pull up out front for large items.
Notice of Acceptance/Non-Acceptance
Accepted artists and poets will be notified by the email you provided on Saturday March 18, 2023. Accepted artists will be displayed on our Web Gallery for six months.
Surfing Madonna
Surfing Madonna Contact info:
Cathy Carey - 760-877-0869
cathy@surfingmadonna.org
For more information about Surfing Madonna Oceans Project
www.surfingmadonna.org
Calendar of Important Dates
SUBMIT WORK:
Wednesday October 12, 2022 - Sunday March 12, 2023 at 11:59 pm
NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE/NON-ACCEPTANCE:
Artists will be notified Saturday March 18, 2023
DELIVER ACCEPTED ARTWORK:
Tuesday Mar. 28, 2023 from 10AM - 2PM to The Poway Center for the Performing Arts
RECEPTION
Sunday April 23, 2023 from 1 - 4
Art Reception with Poetry readings, Awards ceremony and two concerts by Mission Hills High School band “The Preservationists”
1 - 1:45 Welcome guests, Introduce the band and concert
1:45 - 2:15 poetry readings
2:15 - 3:00 concert
3 - 4:00 awards ceremony and more poetry readings
PICK UP ARTWORK Monday May 1, 2023 from 10AM - 2PM from The Poway Center for the Performing Arts
Previous Art Shows
Save the Ocean 2021
Second Annual Save the Ocean 2022
Inspirations 2022
Surfing Madonna Oceans Project wants to spread our message of hope and appreciation for the ocean and support the arts. We believe that creating art and public appreciation of art increases cognitive abilities and eases anxiety and depression in these difficult times. Art can make a difference in the community, and that collective action can greatly impact the world.