UPCOMING EVENTS

CALL FOR ARTISTS  

The South End Branch Library and United South End Artists, Inc. (USEA) are asking for entries for solo month-long shows in the library gallery in 2009. This partnership between the South End Branch Library and USEA is now entering its fourth year. Submitting artists must work or live in the South End. Entries should include: up to six photographs, color copies or postcards of representative work, preferably completed within the last two years; a resume; and a self-addressed stamped envelope for return of materials if desired. Submissions should be dropped off or mailed to the South End Branch Library, 685 Tremont St., Boston 02118  by Friday the 24th of January.  This is a show juried by outside jurors, one of whom is Janet Kawada from Mass Art, along with Anne Smart, from the library, and one to be announced. Notification will follow shortly after the jurying date, which is during the last week in January.

 

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Artist's Reception:

SOUTH END PUBLIC LIBRARY GALLERY

For the past two years United South End Artists has been programming the gallery at the South End Public Library, 685 Tremont Street giving member artists the opportunity to have their work on display . Each month the work of a different South End Artist is featured. Shows in the Gallery are free to the public. The Gallery is open during regular Library Hours which are:

Monday 10-6, Tuesday 12-8, Wednesday 10-6, Thursday 10-6, Friday 9-5
Tel: 617-536-8241

Current Exhibit Schedule:

February 2009

March 2009

April 2009 

 

THE USEA FORUMS

On September 4th over 70 people were on hand for the first ever United South End Artists Forum MAKING THE MOST OF OPEN STUDIOS, held at the Boston Sculptors Gallery. Moderator Janet Hansen Kawada and panelists Lisa Houck, Jean Mineo,Thomas Rebek and Peggy Russell provided great insights on their experiences at Open Studios as well as concrete suggestions for improving both the experience and the financial outcomes of the event.

Notes on the Open Studios Forum

PDF of notes

 

USEA FORUM: THE 101 ON MARKETING

Jenn Sherr, USEA member artist, draws on her own five years experience marketing her work which is now in 32 galleries and boutiques nationwide. This forum addressed promotion, professional demeanor, application processes, marketing to your audience, pricing work, and having someone in your life who gives you encouragement.

 

As always, USEA events are not limited to South End artists alone — all are welcome to attend.

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