MUSICAL IMPRESSIONS OF COLOR (Mar 10 - Apr 21)

MUSICAL IMPRESSIONS OF COLOR (Mar 10 - Apr 21)
Pre-registration is required for this exhibition. 

DESCRIPTION: How often do we listen to music as we create our works of art? Music has been a source of inspiration for many famous artists including Kandinsky and Van Gogh. It is thought that Van Gogh could not learn to play an instrument due to the distractions of colors and images that would swirl around in his head while hearing a piece of music. Kandinsky was thought to have a condition call synesthesia, which allowed him to see red as a violin, a trumpet as yellow, blue as the sound of an organ.

How does music affect your personal art? What color do you associate with the music you hear? This exhibition will explore perception of music through color and it's unique influence on you as an artist. 

Choose a piece of music, whatever inspires you to create and choose a dominant color, whatever you are drawn to. Your piece does not have to be monochromatic, the color needs to dominate the work. The title of the song, or composition and the color it inspired for your entry will be required when you register. Any musical inspiration will suffice!

This exhibition was inspired by the pianist Kevin Olson who composed several musical pieces titled, Impressions on Color, which utilized different musical textures to portray various colors. We created a playlist with his music and other pieces to help inspire you. Here are some suggestions: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRT6mOcyEvc8El9_QHUUlU-5b0enTGWhq

THE CALL: Members and non-members are invited to enter up to 2 pieces of art during the open call for art. Each piece is registered and transacted individually. Registrations are non-refundable and extra registrations will not be accepted. This exhibition is limited to 100 submissions.

Prior to registering, please review:
YAA ARTIST TERMS AND CONDITIONS for compliance standards and guidelines for acceptance into York Art Association exhibitions. 

AWARDS: First Place $250, Second Place $200, Third Place $150
There will be 4 Honorable Mentions at $80 each.

JUROR: Christopher Bohn

IMPORTANT DATES:

JAN 22 - CALL OPENS

FEB 26 - CALL CLOSES @ 2pm (or when intake limit is reached)

MAR 4 - INTAKE OF REGISTERED WORKS from 2-6pm

MAR 10 - OPENING RECEPTION from 2-4pm (awards @ 2:30, free to the public) Please wear your chosen color to the opening!

APR 21  - PICK UP OF UNSOLD WORKS from 4-4:30pm 

APR 22 - PICK UP OF UNSOLD WORKS from 10-2pm 

INTAKE:

• Work(s) are hand delivered and signed in by Artist (or Artist’s representative)

• Work(s) are dry, securely framed or have finished edges.

• Work(s) are ready to hang, prepared with braided hanging wire.

• ID/Intake Tags will be printed for you.

• Please arrive during the scheduled times when our volunteers are able to accept your entries properly.
• Due to insurance reasons, we are unable to accept works outside of the scheduled pick up times.

PICKUP:

• If you are unable to pick up your art on pick up days, please have a friend retrieve your pieces for you during these designated times.  
• Art not retrieved is not insured and will not be held. All efforts to contact artist will be made, but art will not be stored if artist fails to pick up.

Have a question? Please email: gallery-chair@yorkartassociation.org