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NEW EXHIBITS!

Artists Reception at the Art's Center
May 14, 2009  5:00 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Join the Arts Council for complimentary hor d'oeuvres at the reception of:
Main Gallery: Christopher Viney
Skylight Gallery: Mark Abrahamson
White Box Gallery: Daniel Kasser

Exhibits run through June 29, 2009

Merced Multicultural Arts Center Gallery Calendar
Dates may change without notice

May 9-June 29, 2009
Reception: May 14, 2009 5-7pm
First Floor
Main Gallery: Christopher Viney
2nd Floor
Skylight Gallery: Mark Abrahamson
White Box Gallery: Daniel Kasser

July 3-August 27, 2009
Reception: July 16, 2009 5-7pm
First Floor
Main Gallery: Monika Steiner (begins July 10)
2nd Floor
Skylight Gallery: TBD
White Box Gallery: Douglas Golightly

September 1-October 29, 2009
Reception: TBD
First Floor
Main Gallery: Margaret Moster & Tebby George
2nd Floor
Skylight Gallery: Robert Cochran
White Box Gallery: Albert Hwang

November 3-January 3, 2010
Reception: November 12, 2009 5-7pm
First Floor
Main Gallery: Arbor Gallery
2nd Floor
Skylight and White Box Galleries: Merced Camera Club

Showing work at the Merced Multicultural Art Center

The Merced County Arts Council seeks artists primarily from California and will give priority to work that reflects the issues and lifestyle of the myriad cultures represented in Merced County. We encourage exhibits that lend to opportunities for community engagement or educational components for K12 schools. The Arts Council may design activities such as a discussion groups about the issue or a lecture about the technique and strongly encourage the artists to participate.

Extraordinarily talented artists with a history of credible exhibits as well as varied artistic experience are high priority for the Main Gallery. For the second floor galleries, the Arts Council seeks up-and-coming local and regional artists (San Joaquin Valley) who may not have exhibited in the past, but can produce a well-rounded portfolio. The exhibit must have some level of artistic value and promise, as aesthetics are prioritized above content matter.

Artwork submitted this year will be considered for exhibitions to be hung the following year.

Contact the executive director for clarification, Director@ArtsMerced.org.

Timeline
August 1-September 30

Submissions accepted; must include:
1. A cover letter of interest;
2. A sheet of 20 slides or a CD with a minimum of 20 images;
3. A professional resume including a list of previous exhibitions;
4. S.A.S.E. for return of materials;
5. A check for $15 made out to Merced County Arts Council, Inc.

October
The materials will be screened by the Arts Council's Curatorial Committee, comprised of professional artist throughout Merced County.

By November 15
Artists will be notified of the decision by mail. If offering a show, the notification will include proposed dates and location of the exhibit.

Please send material to:
Merced County Arts Council, Inc.
Attn. Curatorial Committee
645 W. Main Street, Merced CA 95340

Merced Multicultural Arts Center

Gallery Hours
Monday thru Fridays, 10AM - 4PM, Saturdays, 10:00AM - 2:00PM
Available by appointment for special occasions.