Events
Immediate and upcoming events will normally be highlighted in the Association's monthly newsletter. See the current Newsletter.
OAA members are welcome to paint at the Ottawa School of Art on Fridays. The OSA has a large room available, all day/evening, to OAA members to paint/draw. This is year-round availability, except when there are special children's events during school breaks. This arrangement has been in effect for many years and has no end date. There is a rule: that there be no talking during painting time, except for lunch, when all can eat and chat. So it is social and productive. Easels are available, and proper disposal bins, good air circulation, as well as good lighting. There are no models, although an individual artist could possibly hire one after discussing this with the group. More info: Pat McEwan 613-231-2087
Ottawa Little Theatre http://www.ottawalittletheatre.com/html/
MONTHLY MEETINGS
Monthly meetings take place at 7:30 p.m. on the evening of the second Tuesday of each month in September, October, January, February, March, May and June. The June meeting is the Annual General meeting. These meetings include a short update on current events and then a presentation by a guest speaker. There is a break for refreshments part way through. Sometimes the meeting is a critique of members' art work. All meetings take place in the Amphitheatre, 3rd Floor, 1480 Heron Road, Ottawa, east of Bank.
Twice a year we have Awards Shows. November is the Fall Awards Show in which members vote for the best paintings in various categories. At the Spring Awards Show, paid jurors external to the organization choose the winners. Each of the Awards Shows take place in our exhibit space, at the Ottawa Little Theatre, 400 King Edward Avenue just south of Rideau (doors open at 7:15pm). Wine and delicious refreshments are served.
The hanging fee for participating members includes your ticket to the event. Additional tickets may be purchased for guests. If buying tickets at the door please try to have exact change.
UPCOMING MONTHLY MEETINGS
· May 8/12 Speaker - Laurie Sponagle "Maximum Tonal Results, Minimum Materials - Charcoal"
· Jun 12/12 AGM
· Jul - no meeting
· Aug - no meeting
We have shows hanging in the Ottawa Little Theatre in September, October, November (Fall Awards Show), January, February, March, April (Spring Awards Show), May and June.
Members must sign up for hanging by the previous Tuesday. Otherwise, contact Gallery Coordinator Elvi Edwards at 819-682-9352 or Evelyn Hosler at 613-731-5771. Please note that you are responsible for your own insurance coverage against theft or damage.
Drop off/pick up of paintings is Sunday afternoon (2-2:30). Enter the OLT by the side door on Besserer St. Form completed and correct change appreciated. The OLT has a storage charge for paintings that aren't picked up. If you can't be there, have a friend do it but let the president know beforehand (president@ottawaartassoc.ca).
NB: If your painting isn't picked up and you want to get it, contact the OLT to make arrangements.
The currently confirmed schedule for the pickup and delivery of works for OLT shows are:
· May 20/12 pickup/hanging
summer dates to be confirmed once we have dates of shows.
Check the latest OAA Newsletter for details http://ottawaartassoc.ca/events.htm
NON AWARD SHOWS - Regulations for Hanging Art at OLT
1. Maximum size INCLUDING FRAME: 30 inches on the smallest side by 40 inches on the largest side.
(Please note: the canvas of a framed picture must be smaller than 30"x40")
2. It must be properly framed: *(see EXCEPTION below)
· secure frame in good condition;
· wire attached firmly one quarter to one third of the way down from the top of the frame;
· all sharp edges of wire covered with tape
* Exception: an unframed extra deep 1½ inch gallery canvas with the outside edges painted
(Decision of the hanging Chair is final).
3. All sources must be acknowledged on the back of the work
4. The artist's name, phone number, price, title, and medium must be printed on the back.
5. A submission form must be completed and handed in at the time of dropping off your painting. These forms are available for completion at the time of the drop off or may be filled out prior by printing the linked copy (viewable in Adobe pdf reader format). Please print on 11"x8" paper.
AWARD SHOWS (Fall/Spring) - Regulations for Hanging Art at OLT
1. Art work must be original (NOT a copy of anyone else’s work)
2. Works done from photo-reference must be from photos taken by your-self.
3. Works may not have been painted in a class, nor have appeared in any juried show nor been critiqued. You may not have received help from any other person.
4. Maximum size INCLUDING FRAME: 30 inches on the smallest side by 40 inches on the largest side.
(Please note: the canvas of a framed picture must be smaller than 30"x40")
5. It must be properly framed: *(see EXCEPTION below)
· secure frame in good condition;
· wire attached firmly one quarter to one third of the way down from the top of the frame;
· all sharp edges of wire covered with tape
* Exception: an unframed extra deep 1½ inch gallery canvas with the outside edges painted
(Decision of the hanging Chair is final).
6. The artist's name, phone number, price, title, and medium must be printed on the back.
7. A submission form must be completed and handed in at the time of dropping off your painting. These forms are available for completion at the time of the drop off or may be filled out prior by printing the linked copy (viewable in Adobe pdf reader format). Please print on 11"x8" paper. Please note that this form is of a different format from that used for regular OLT Non Award shows.
MEMBER'S SHOWS
This link and the one at the top of this page, provides a listing of some of the local shows involving OAA member artists. Additional listings may also be found in the Gallery where individual artists have their web pages.
OAA members who wish their show to be included in the above listing should contact the Email news Coordinator with the necessary details, check the Exhibition Schedule for examples link.
PAINTING OUTINGS
We invite members to host painting get-togethers. This involves only a location and a cup of tea or coffee for participants. This is a great way to meet other artists, have fun painting together (or nearby), exploring new locations and supporting each other in our artistic pursuits.
2. It must be properly framed: *(see EXCEPTION below)
· secure frame in good condition;
· wire attached firmly one quarter to one third of the way down from the top of the frame;
· all sharp edges of wire covered with tape
* Exception: an unframed extra deep 1½ inch gallery canvas with the outside edges painted
3. All sources must be acknowledged on the back of the work
4. The artist's name, phone number, price, title, and medium must be printed on the back.
5. A submission form must be completed and handed in at the time of dropping off your painting. These forms are available for completion at the time of the drop off or may be filled out prior by printing the linked copy (viewable in Adobe pdf reader format). Please print on 11"x8" paper.
AWARD SHOWS (Fall/Spring) - Regulations for Hanging Art at OLT
1. Art work must be original (NOT a copy of anyone else’s work)
2. Works done from photo-reference must be from photos taken by your-self.
3. Works may not have been painted in a class, nor have appeared in any juried show nor been critiqued. You may not have received help from any other person.
4. Maximum size INCLUDING FRAME: 30 inches on the smallest side by 40 inches on the largest side.
5. It must be properly framed: *(see EXCEPTION below)
· secure frame in good condition;
· wire attached firmly one quarter to one third of the way down from the top of the frame;
· all sharp edges of wire covered with tape
* Exception: an unframed extra deep 1½ inch gallery canvas with the outside edges painted
6. The artist's name, phone number, price, title, and medium must be printed on the back.
7. A submission form must be completed and handed in at the time of dropping off your painting. These forms are available for completion at the time of the drop off or may be filled out prior by printing the linked copy (viewable in Adobe pdf reader format). Please print on 11"x8" paper. Please note that this form is of a different format from that used for regular OLT Non Award shows.
OAA members who wish their show to be included in the above listing should contact the Email news Coordinator with the necessary details, check the Exhibition Schedule for examples link.