Call for entries, 'Art of the Portrait 2018'

FALLBROOK – Brandon Gallery is seeking entries for "Art of the Portrait 2018", an open juried and judged show May 1 to 31. This show celebrates the portrait: a likeness of a person in which the face and its expression is dominant.

This is an open-call exhibition and is open to artists at all levels of experience who are 18 years of age and over. All two-dimensional media are accepted for jurying. Alla Bartoshchuk will be jurying and judging "Art of the Portrait 2018".

Bartoshchuk is a storyteller at heart and uses symbolic imagery to tell those stories. The symbols are usually implied; they are private, imaginative images that arise from the depth of the psyche and embrace the surreal quality of dreams, fantasies and premonitions. She often employs the human body to tell a story and convey specific emotions. Every detail adds to the drama of the overall painting.

Born in Rivne Ukraine, Bartoshchuk received her BFA from Memphis College of Art and her MFA from Laguna College of Art and Design. She teaches at Miracosta College.

Artists may enter up to three pieces. Diptychs and triptychs are counted as multiple works unless they are framed together as a single piece within the size requirements. Work may be any medium, two dimensional only.

Work may be no larger than 30 inches on any side, including frame, and weigh no more than 25 lbs. Wire hangers only, ends wrapped for safety. (No sawtooth hangers). All works must be priced for sale.

Brandon Gallery reserves the right to decline any entry that does not meet accepted criteria, standards or quality for the gallery. Submission is in person only, at Brandon Gallery. Important Information: Delivery of artwork to gallery: April 20 and 21 between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Reception is May 12, 5 to 7 p.m. Pick up of unsold work: May 31 and June 1, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost is $20 for one entry; $30 for two entries; $40 for three entries. Awards presented are: Best of Show $200, First Place $150, Second Place $100, Third Place $75, Brandon Gallery Founder's Award $75. Visit http://www.fallbrookbrandongallery.org/ for the prospectus, additional information and printable entry forms. Brandon Gallery will retain 30 percent of all sales. Email questions to [email protected].

Brandon Gallery, located at 105 N. Main is a division of Fallbrook Arts Inc. a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. The gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. For more information, call (760) 723-1330.