Call to artists for ''Affair En Plein Air'': a two-day outdoor juried painting experience at the Deering Estate at Cutler
(MIAMI, December 23, 2014) - A call to artists is currently available for “Affair En Plein Air”: a two-day outdoor juried painting experience with partner GroveHouse Artists at the Deering Estate at Cutler on Saturday, January 10, 2015, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Sunday, January 11, 2015, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Judging will take place on Sunday, January 11, at 1 p.m. The event is juried by Dan Bondroff. Competitive and non-competitive categories for adults and high school students are available. Monetary and non-monetary prizes will be awarded by a juror.
Cost:
$35 Adult registration fee for Non-GroveHouse Artists (up to 2 pieces)
$25 Adult registration fee for GroveHouse Artists members (up to 2 pieces)
$25 High school students, Grades 9-12, with one chaperone (up to 2 pieces)
$15 Non-competitive entry fee for adults and high school students (one or two day participation)
Light snacks, coffee and water will be provided; please bring a lunch and all supplies.
Registration information:
Artists interested in participating in the two-day outdoor juried painting event must complete an application available on the Deering Estate Website. The entry form and registration fee must be returned to GroveHouse Artists by Thursday, January 8, 2015. For more information please contact Barbara Tejada at 305-979-9534 or [email protected].
About the Juror
Dan Bondroff was born and raised in Baltimore, MD. He received his art education at Towson University (class of 1994) and also studied drawing and oil painting at the Schuler School of Art. After working for 7 years as a full time graphic designer in the Baltimore Washington area it was time for a change. Dan moved to Miami in 2003, and made the leap to become a full time visual artist. Upon moving to Miami, Dan Bondroff completely immersed himself in the art scene. He joined local artist organizations, became a resident artist at the Bakehouse Art Complex, and managed the resident artist program at Café TuTu Tango in Coconut Grove. Over the next 5 years Dan transitioned from gallery sales to outdoor art festivals. Today he participates in 20-25 shows a year. He has won many awards and has more than 1,000 original pieces hanging in the homes and offices of collectors from around the world. Most of Dan Bondroff’s work is created in soft pastel. Dan has also created works in charcoal, watercolor, ink, pencil, and oil. His newest series of work is in mixed media using mostly soft pastel and a collage of decorative papers. Over the years about half of Dan’s work has been created en plein air.
About GroveHouse Artists
Chosen as 2013 Program Partner of the year by The Deering Estate Foundation, GroveHouse Artists is a 501 (c)(3) not for profit, cooperative organization whose purpose is to provide venues for local artists to exhibit their original art work. Under the Direction of Barbara Tejada, GroveHouse Artists strives to establish a community forum for awareness and participation in the arts and the art experience by presenting cultural programs, presentations, and exhibits that are open and free to the public.
About the Deering Estate at Cutler
The Deering Estate at Cutler, a Miami-Dade County Park, is located at 16701 SW 72 Avenue in Miami. This 444-acre natural and archeological preserve and historic site is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and serves as a center for education, culture and recreation. Historic house tours are offered daily at 10:30 am & 3:00 pm. Natural areas tours are offered daily at 12:30 pm (October – May). DeeringAdventure Tours are also offered throughout the year for an additional fee. For more information on the Deering Estate's educational and cultural programs, please visit www.deeringestate.org.