BAY AREA ART STARS 2018
Connect with Art Stars from the Bay Area arts scene at NCWCA's first annual “Bay Area Art Stars Women’s Networking Event." Emerging women in the arts are invited to join us for a professional meet-up with established gallerists, curators, professors, and representatives from major arts organizations.
For more information, click HERE
WE ARE SOLD OUT! NOTE: EVENT TIME HAS CHANGED DUE TO VENUE ISSUES. NEW TIME IS SEPT 22 FROM 6-8:30 PM
NCWCA LAND ART DAY : AUGUST 4TH, 2018
Click HERE to see documentation of land art created in Pescadero, CA
ka-POW! HEROIC WOMEN
2018 NCWCA MEMBERS SHOW
This show celebrates the heroic archetype in fem form and the power, magic, and mythology of women. All styles, media, and practice disciplines will be considered. Artists may submit up to three works. Each current member accepted for participation will be allowed, at minimum, one work in the show. Note: KA-POW! is the 2018 members show organized by the Northern California Women's Caucus for Art. It is our intention to represent all members who submit entries, therefore, work selected by the curator that does not fit into the parameters of the Pacific Pinball Museum will be exhibited through our online gallery. Please be aware that the Pacific Pinball Museum is a family-friendly environment.
CATEGORIES ACCEPTED
Original artwork created through the media of digital media, multimedia, video, painting, drawing, photo, printmaking, collage, wall-hung assemblage, wall-hung sculpture, multimedia, fiber art, artist book, mixed media, and storyboard. No reproductions.
JURORS
d'Arci Bruno, Pacific Pinball Museum Assistant Director & Gallery Director
Melissa Harmon, Pacific Pinball Museum Curator & NCWCA Board
Leisel Whitlock, NCWCA Exhibitions Chair & Board
VENUE
Pacific Pinball, 1510 Webster Street, Alameda, CA 94501
EXHIBITION DATES
Thursday, Feb 15 -Saturday, April 28, 2018
OPENING RECEPTION
Thursday, February 15, 2018
5pm-9pm
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION
EXTENDED TO Friday, January 12, 2018 11:59 pm your time zone.
ELIGIBILITY
You must be a 2018 NCWCA member in good standing to apply. You may join NCWCA by entry deadline to be eligible to participate in this show. Apply or renew for membership by going to http://www.ncwca.org/membership-2018.html.
Members residing outside of the San Francisco Bay area or whose work cannot be hand-delivered will have their work exhibited on the NCWCA Online Gallery.
ARTWORK LIMITATIONS
Work can be wall or ceiling suspended. The Pacific Pinball Museum has a hook gallery system, where all works are suspended by permanently installed wires and hooks. Most of the wires hold up to 16lb maximum. Three works may weigh up to 24lb. There are limited outlets for tech equipment.
The online gallery has no size limitation. Works selected by the jurors that cannot be exhibited at the Pacific Pinball Museum due to size or media limitations or cannot be hand-delivered will be exhibited online on the NCWCA website.
ARTWORK PRESENTATION
Work must remain on exhibit for the entire show. No exceptions. Artworks must arrive 'ready to hang' and be presented professionally. Saw tooth hangers and small wire loops on the back of inexpensive frames, scratched glass and plexiglass, poorly constructed frames, and poorly cut mats are not acceptable. Framed work should be under glass or plexiglass unless it is intentionally unframed and professionally presented. Digital picture frames or wall-hung display monitors are acceptable as long as they can be hung on the wall or from the hooked in the ceiling. Weight limited to 16-24 lb.
The curator reserves the right to reject any work at delivery whose presentation and quality is sub-standard.
ARTIST STATEMENT
Provide a statement about the specific work(s) you are submitting and how your work relates to the show's title and subject matter. Description limited to 530 characters.
NON-REFUNDABLE ENTRY FEE
Payment of $25 per entry. An entry consists of one to three submissions of images. A maximum of one entry per person is allowed. Credit card payment through Paypal only. You do not need a Paypal account to pay through Paypal.
SELECTION OF WORK
The jurors will select works that will be on display at the Pacific Pinball Museum and on the NCWCA Online Gallery.
NOTIFICATION TO ARTISTS
All entrants will be notified of juror results on January 18, 2018.
HAND-DELIVERY OF ARTWORK
All ready to hang artwork must be hand-delivered to the gallery on Monday, Feb 12, 2018 from 2-4 pm and 6-7:30 pm. We cannot accept shipped works. If you cannot deliver your work in person, please arrange to have it delivered by a trusted friend or family member. Otherwise your work will be exhibited on the NCWCA Online Gallery.
CATALOG
A catalog of works in ka-POW! will be available for sale shortly through Amazon. Please check back here closer to the exhibition date.
INSTALLATION OF MEDIA
The artist is responsible for providing detailed instructions for installing technological artwork.
INSURANCE & LIABILITY
All exhibited work should be self-insured by the artist. The Pacific Pinball Museum and NCWCA do not provide insurance for your work and neither parties are responsible for damaged or stolen work.
PICK-UP OF ARTWORK
Artwork must be picked up on Monday, April 30, 2018, from 7-8pm. If you are unable to pick up your artwork at this time, please have a trusted family member or friend do so. There is no storage at the Pacific Pinball Museum. Artwork left behind may be subject to a late fee of $50 per day and/or discarded by NCWCA.
SALES OF ART
50% of the sale will go to the artist , 10% of the sale will go to NCWCA, 40% to the Pacific Pinball Museum. Items sold must remain on exhibit for the duration of the show. and may be picked up by purchasers on February 28, 2018 from 3-4PM. NCWCA cannot ship work to purchasers. NCWCA will mail a check for sold items to the artist within six weeks after the end of the exhibition. Works displayed solely on the NCWCA Online Gallery will not be sold.
CATEGORIES ACCEPTED
Original artwork created through the media of digital media, multimedia, video, painting, drawing, photo, printmaking, collage, wall-hung assemblage, wall-hung sculpture, multimedia, fiber art, artist book, mixed media, and storyboard. No reproductions.
JURORS
d'Arci Bruno, Pacific Pinball Museum Assistant Director & Gallery Director
Melissa Harmon, Pacific Pinball Museum Curator & NCWCA Board
Leisel Whitlock, NCWCA Exhibitions Chair & Board
VENUE
Pacific Pinball, 1510 Webster Street, Alameda, CA 94501
EXHIBITION DATES
Thursday, Feb 15 -Saturday, April 28, 2018
OPENING RECEPTION
Thursday, February 15, 2018
5pm-9pm
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION
EXTENDED TO Friday, January 12, 2018 11:59 pm your time zone.
ELIGIBILITY
You must be a 2018 NCWCA member in good standing to apply. You may join NCWCA by entry deadline to be eligible to participate in this show. Apply or renew for membership by going to http://www.ncwca.org/membership-2018.html.
Members residing outside of the San Francisco Bay area or whose work cannot be hand-delivered will have their work exhibited on the NCWCA Online Gallery.
ARTWORK LIMITATIONS
Work can be wall or ceiling suspended. The Pacific Pinball Museum has a hook gallery system, where all works are suspended by permanently installed wires and hooks. Most of the wires hold up to 16lb maximum. Three works may weigh up to 24lb. There are limited outlets for tech equipment.
The online gallery has no size limitation. Works selected by the jurors that cannot be exhibited at the Pacific Pinball Museum due to size or media limitations or cannot be hand-delivered will be exhibited online on the NCWCA website.
ARTWORK PRESENTATION
Work must remain on exhibit for the entire show. No exceptions. Artworks must arrive 'ready to hang' and be presented professionally. Saw tooth hangers and small wire loops on the back of inexpensive frames, scratched glass and plexiglass, poorly constructed frames, and poorly cut mats are not acceptable. Framed work should be under glass or plexiglass unless it is intentionally unframed and professionally presented. Digital picture frames or wall-hung display monitors are acceptable as long as they can be hung on the wall or from the hooked in the ceiling. Weight limited to 16-24 lb.
The curator reserves the right to reject any work at delivery whose presentation and quality is sub-standard.
ARTIST STATEMENT
Provide a statement about the specific work(s) you are submitting and how your work relates to the show's title and subject matter. Description limited to 530 characters.
NON-REFUNDABLE ENTRY FEE
Payment of $25 per entry. An entry consists of one to three submissions of images. A maximum of one entry per person is allowed. Credit card payment through Paypal only. You do not need a Paypal account to pay through Paypal.
SELECTION OF WORK
The jurors will select works that will be on display at the Pacific Pinball Museum and on the NCWCA Online Gallery.
NOTIFICATION TO ARTISTS
All entrants will be notified of juror results on January 18, 2018.
HAND-DELIVERY OF ARTWORK
All ready to hang artwork must be hand-delivered to the gallery on Monday, Feb 12, 2018 from 2-4 pm and 6-7:30 pm. We cannot accept shipped works. If you cannot deliver your work in person, please arrange to have it delivered by a trusted friend or family member. Otherwise your work will be exhibited on the NCWCA Online Gallery.
CATALOG
A catalog of works in ka-POW! will be available for sale shortly through Amazon. Please check back here closer to the exhibition date.
INSTALLATION OF MEDIA
The artist is responsible for providing detailed instructions for installing technological artwork.
INSURANCE & LIABILITY
All exhibited work should be self-insured by the artist. The Pacific Pinball Museum and NCWCA do not provide insurance for your work and neither parties are responsible for damaged or stolen work.
PICK-UP OF ARTWORK
Artwork must be picked up on Monday, April 30, 2018, from 7-8pm. If you are unable to pick up your artwork at this time, please have a trusted family member or friend do so. There is no storage at the Pacific Pinball Museum. Artwork left behind may be subject to a late fee of $50 per day and/or discarded by NCWCA.
SALES OF ART
50% of the sale will go to the artist , 10% of the sale will go to NCWCA, 40% to the Pacific Pinball Museum. Items sold must remain on exhibit for the duration of the show. and may be picked up by purchasers on February 28, 2018 from 3-4PM. NCWCA cannot ship work to purchasers. NCWCA will mail a check for sold items to the artist within six weeks after the end of the exhibition. Works displayed solely on the NCWCA Online Gallery will not be sold.
CONGRATULATIONS LYNN HERSHMAN LEESON
Bay Area artist and filmmaker Lynn Hershman Leeson will be presented with the 2018 Women's Caucus for Art Lifetime Achievement Award. She will be honored together with Lee Bontecou, Gloria Orenstein and Renee Stout at the Hilton Doubletree, Los Angeles on February 24.
San Francisco's Legion of Honor is currently featuring Hershman Leeson's work Vertighost from December 16, 2017 to March 25, 2018. For more information about Vertighost, click here.
San Francisco's Legion of Honor is currently featuring Hershman Leeson's work Vertighost from December 16, 2017 to March 25, 2018. For more information about Vertighost, click here.
ANGELA HAN WILL REPRESENT NCWCA AT THE 2018 WCA CONFERENCE IN LA
Congratulations! Angela Han will represent NCWCA as the Chapter Rep for the upcoming WCA Conference, "Art Speaks! Lend Your Voice" in Los Angeles. She will be attending all of the WCA events, including the Lifetime Achievement Awards and special interest caucus meetings.
Here's an excerpt from Angela's winning essay:
"...[A]s a feminist with a life-long commitment to increasing the representation of women in the arts, I look forward to participating in the Feminist Art Project Panels and the LifeTime Achievement Awards Ceremony. I am dedicated to emphasizing the powerful union of art and activism, and hope to inspire members of the NCWCA to continue the legacy of using art to change and transform society’s culture.”
Here's an excerpt from Angela's winning essay:
"...[A]s a feminist with a life-long commitment to increasing the representation of women in the arts, I look forward to participating in the Feminist Art Project Panels and the LifeTime Achievement Awards Ceremony. I am dedicated to emphasizing the powerful union of art and activism, and hope to inspire members of the NCWCA to continue the legacy of using art to change and transform society’s culture.”
KA-POW! ONLINE SUBMISSION
WOMEN IN THE ARTS: SEND SELFIES!We are approaching our landmark exhibition, F*ck U! In the Most Loving Way. Here's a way for every woman in the arts to participate in this historic show. If you haven't done so already, email a selfie of yourself to be included in our collaborative poster, CREATING SPACE. Email a high-resolution headshot jpg selfie attachment to ncwcachapter@gmail.com, subject line CREATING SPACE by November 13, 2017. Size should be approximately 3"x3"x 300 dpi. Be sure to include your name and profession, City and State. You don't have to be a member of NCWCA to participate!
CREATING SPACE
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VOLUNTEER FOR UPCOMING F*CK U! EVENTSF*ck U! In the Most Loving Way is a complex project that includes an art exhibition, performance, video and a reunion of women who were original Womanhouse artists. You can help make this a truly historic project. We've created a wide variety of volunteer opportunities that are as short as couple of hours to full-scale multi-week projects. Through SignUp.com, you can choose how much and when you volunteer. With many people doing a little something, no one has to miss an event working the entire time.
We are offering the following incentives for volunteers: Volunteer 1 - 14 hours and you are mentioned in the F*U catalog and thanked Volunteer 15 hours and you also receive a Creating Space poster Volunteer 16 - 40 hours and you also receive a F*ck U! catalog that will be published after the show ends Volunteer more than 40 hours and you also receive a F*ck U! video which will be created by Mido Lee after the show ends. Go to the link below to explore your volunteer options: 
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WOMEN DO IT! TRAVELING POSTCARD SHOW AT ARC |
POWER BUTTONS |
Opening reception May 7, 7-9 PM at Arc Project Gallery, 1246 Folsom St, San Francisco. View more than 370 postcards of women heroes created by artists, children and members of civil society. "Women Do It!” was inspired by the work of the United Nations’ HeForShe campaign, its Beijing+20 program and in their efforts toward advancing women’s rights and gender equality in society, economics and politics. This exhibition is a program of the International Caucus of the Women’s Caucus for Art.
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We'll be wearing art POWER buttons at the Open Engagement Conference in Oakland from April 28 - May 1. Ask us about them and we'll give you one! Our goal is to see everyone wearing an original POWER button at the OE Conference.
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Board Retreat at Pescadero
2014 NCWCA Goals
- Workshop Day at Djerassi resident artist site
- Apply for SOMArts Curatorial Grant
- Award Young Women's Curatorial Grant
- Offer online art making opportunity for our far-flung members
- Improve publicity skills
- Launch a $10,000 blue sky thinking group
- Seek collaboration opportunities with other chapters
GRANT
1. $300 grant toward mounting an exhibition at the Arc Project Gallery
2. Arc Project Gallery, a 330 square foot space at Arc Gallery, 1246 Folsom Street, San Francisco ($500 value)
3. Insurance of artwork during the exhibition under Arc Gallery’s fine art insurance policy, up to the coverage limits of the policy
4. Exhibition coaching and training by Northern California Women’s Caucus for Art (NCWCA) mentors
5. Support personnel, food and drinks for the opening reception ($200 value)
6. One-year complimentary membership to NCWCA and Women’s Caucus for Art (WCA) for up to five members of the collective ($325 value)
VENUE
Arc Project Gallery, 1246 Folsom St, San Francisco CA 94131. The Project Gallery has 330 square feet of exhibition space.
ELIGIBILITY
An informal association or collective of women (consisting of at least three women) under the age of 35, located in the San Francisco Bay Area. Artwork must be produced by members of the collective. The lead curator's artwork may be included. You and your collective members do not have to be NCWCA or WCA members to be eligible.
JURORS
Judy Johnson-Williams, Kelly Hammargren, Sandra Yagi, Priscilla Otani. The jurors are NCWCA board members. Judy Johnson-Williams is President, Kelly Hammargren is Exhibitions Chair, Sandra Yagi is Treasurer, and Priscilla Otani is Communications Chair.
EXHIBITION DATES
November 15 through December 6, 2014.
OPENING RECEPTION
November 15, 2014 6:00-9:00pm
CLOSING
Saturday, December 6, 2014
STATUS
Jurors are reviewing submissions and the winners will be announced shortly!
ABOUT NCWCA (Northern California Women's Caucus for Art)
Founded in 1972, Women's Caucus for Art is an affiliate society of the College Art Association and founding partner of the Feminist Art Project. The Northern California Women's Caucus is one of its earliest chapters, formed in the same year as national WCA. It is one of five California chapters and serves members in San Francisco, East Bay, Marin and all parts of Northern California. NCWCA advocates for exhibition opportunities for women with the mission of creating community through art, education and social activism. The website is www.ncwca.org
ABOUT THE CURATORIAL GRANT FOR YOUNG WOMEN'S ART COLLECTIVE
This is the inaugural year for this curatorial grant. NCWCA is deeply grateful to the Ahlborn Charitable Family Trust for helping to make the grant possible for young women artists. We created this grant to support the Ahlborn Trust's objectives as well as NCWCA's mission to provide women with professional development, networking and exhibition opportunities.
ABOUT ARC GALLERY
Arc Gallery is a mixed-use art center in San Francisco's South of Market district. Arc supports the making of quality art in all media, builds a community of artists to encourage exploration of art, and promotes appreciation of the visual arts in the City of San Francisco. The website is www.arc-sf.com.
1. $300 grant toward mounting an exhibition at the Arc Project Gallery
2. Arc Project Gallery, a 330 square foot space at Arc Gallery, 1246 Folsom Street, San Francisco ($500 value)
3. Insurance of artwork during the exhibition under Arc Gallery’s fine art insurance policy, up to the coverage limits of the policy
4. Exhibition coaching and training by Northern California Women’s Caucus for Art (NCWCA) mentors
5. Support personnel, food and drinks for the opening reception ($200 value)
6. One-year complimentary membership to NCWCA and Women’s Caucus for Art (WCA) for up to five members of the collective ($325 value)
VENUE
Arc Project Gallery, 1246 Folsom St, San Francisco CA 94131. The Project Gallery has 330 square feet of exhibition space.
ELIGIBILITY
An informal association or collective of women (consisting of at least three women) under the age of 35, located in the San Francisco Bay Area. Artwork must be produced by members of the collective. The lead curator's artwork may be included. You and your collective members do not have to be NCWCA or WCA members to be eligible.
JURORS
Judy Johnson-Williams, Kelly Hammargren, Sandra Yagi, Priscilla Otani. The jurors are NCWCA board members. Judy Johnson-Williams is President, Kelly Hammargren is Exhibitions Chair, Sandra Yagi is Treasurer, and Priscilla Otani is Communications Chair.
EXHIBITION DATES
November 15 through December 6, 2014.
OPENING RECEPTION
November 15, 2014 6:00-9:00pm
CLOSING
Saturday, December 6, 2014
STATUS
Jurors are reviewing submissions and the winners will be announced shortly!
ABOUT NCWCA (Northern California Women's Caucus for Art)
Founded in 1972, Women's Caucus for Art is an affiliate society of the College Art Association and founding partner of the Feminist Art Project. The Northern California Women's Caucus is one of its earliest chapters, formed in the same year as national WCA. It is one of five California chapters and serves members in San Francisco, East Bay, Marin and all parts of Northern California. NCWCA advocates for exhibition opportunities for women with the mission of creating community through art, education and social activism. The website is www.ncwca.org
ABOUT THE CURATORIAL GRANT FOR YOUNG WOMEN'S ART COLLECTIVE
This is the inaugural year for this curatorial grant. NCWCA is deeply grateful to the Ahlborn Charitable Family Trust for helping to make the grant possible for young women artists. We created this grant to support the Ahlborn Trust's objectives as well as NCWCA's mission to provide women with professional development, networking and exhibition opportunities.
ABOUT ARC GALLERY
Arc Gallery is a mixed-use art center in San Francisco's South of Market district. Arc supports the making of quality art in all media, builds a community of artists to encourage exploration of art, and promotes appreciation of the visual arts in the City of San Francisco. The website is www.arc-sf.com.
Committee Member Opportunities
NCWCA wouldn’t exist without the energetic support of volunteers and interns. They help at events, assist in committees, and work closely with Board members. In exchange for their time, they get behind-the-scenes experience in a non-profit arts organization. Volunteers and interns have the opportunity to work in these areas:
Program development: Work with Board members to develop new audiences and programs for workshops, events, conferences and exhibits. Installation and documentation:Assist with preparing exhibitions, installing and de-installing artwork, and hosting opening receptions. Documentation: Assist with the documentation of visual art exhibitions and events. Research NCWCA’s historical archives and document milestones and key events for the website. Event Planning / Staffing: Organize and staff events, including exhibitions, conferences, workshops, and fundraisers. Assist with front-of-house for live events and exhibits (ushering, bartending, set-up, clean-up). Schedule venues, solicit in-kind donations, prepare itineraries, and coordinate volunteers and artists. E-News Write articles for News & Notes, NCWCA's monthly e-news publication. Marketing / Communications: Market and publicize programs and events, assist in website development and maintenance. Write press releases, make calls to local media, distribute announcements, and design graphics for collateral and website. Membership Drive/Fundraising: Assist with membership campaigns, grant applications and fundraisers. Research new sources of funding and potential donors and recent developments in the arts and fundraising. Maintain donor/member database and e-mail distribution lists. Website: Maintain website and Google Calendar. Writing / Editing: Good writers are always needed to interview artists, write and/or edit website and newsletter articles, website copy, and press releases. Finance: Develop and track project or exhibition budgets, interface with the Treasurer to ensure funds are accounted for correctly, manage volunteers. |
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NCWCA Grant
Congratulations to Patricia Rodriguez, recipient of the 2012 NCWCA grant for programs to support Young Women Artists.
This grant was made possible by an anonymous benefactor.
This grant was made possible by an anonymous benefactor.
About
Organized in 1972, NCWCA is one of the original chapters of the National Women's Caucus for Art. NCWCA fosters collective engagement in art, education, and social activism for women artists, art historians, and art educators in San Francisco, East Bay, Marin and all parts of Northern California.
2014 Board Retreat at Pescadero
The board had a wonderful retreat at Irma Velasquez's Pescadero ranch on January 6. We reviewed our 2013 goals, which amazingly were exceeded in many ways. We discussed ways to nurture membership growth, build more involvement, and nurture our chapter community. We also have some exciting goals for 2014 that involve a workshop day at Djerassi, applying for the SOMArts curatorial grant in the Fall, engaging collectors, developing our PR bench strength and many more.
