ART ON A LINE IT'S ART ON A LINE TIME! By Gail Fonnest, for more information contact Gail. The 2010 8th annual, Art on a Line show and sale will be held again this year at the Fine Arts Building at the State Fair Grounds in St Paul on May 14th, 15th and 16th.
The show has evolved into a breathtaking experience for all ages. It is a show and sale that includes over 2500pieces of all original art (no prints) done only in water based medium by about 80 artists.
AOAL is unique in several ways: It is one of a kind. Nowhere in the United States will you find a show and sale this large of only water based media.
It is all under one roof, which in Minnesota weather is a real plus.
Free admission and there are several door-prizes of original work that you can sign up to win. All artists taking part are members of Northstar Watercolor Society, an organization whose primary mission for over 25 years has been to provide educational experiences in watercolor and a place where artists can come together to share experiences. Sale hours are Friday 10AM – 9PM, Saturday 10 – 6, Sunday 10 – 3.
ARTIST REGISTRATION OPEN FOR ART ON A LINE 2010 To all the Northstar Watercolor Members:
Please note that the ENTRY FORM here is for your convenience. Please fill it out, print it out and mail as instructed to Carole Anderson with your space rental check. This year there is also a larger space available not only for the prolific artist but for those who want to hang more of their work since the material that is hung on the wall actually gets seen the most. It is good marketing strategy not only to hang more but also to space them nicely. Also note that there is a $5 late fee for entering this year. It really does help to have all entries in on time so we have better time for organizing materials and space and other needs.
As previously, Northstar Art on a Line will retain a 25% commission on all items sold, to defray expenses for the Fairgrounds space rental and other expenses incurred for this sale. We will have packets and postcards for all entrants at the March meeting.
Please print out THE FORM to mail with your check!
Art on a Line Poster
As reported in the June 2009 Newsletter, by AOAL Chairperson Gail Fonnest
It looked spectacular! The paintings were beautiful and of unbelievable quality. I am constantly amazed at the level of expertise our members reach. In view of the economy, I think sales went extremely well although not what we had hoped. We will have to do some serious revision for next year if we plan to go on with it and I would hate to see it end as it is so great and so unique. We can do it. We have had a lot of positive feedback comments from our customers.
Thank you Demonstration Artists for all your hard work, sharing your talents. You made the show so interesting for our patrons!
Artist Kerry Kuperschmidt received a lot of public attention while doing his side demo at 2009 Art On A Line.
Deb Magelsson with our grateful thanks for such a great painting demo!"
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