Salon des Refusés 2013 at BLUEorange--July 19, July 26, August 2 and August 9

Salon des Refusés 2013 will feature four separate exhibitions curated from artwork rejected from Lawndale Art Center's The BIG Show, at BLUEorange, July 19, July 26, August 2 and August 9.

A Salon des Refusés of artwork rejected from Lawndale Art Center's "The BIG Show” will be curated into four one-night-only shows at BLUEorange, 1208 West Gray St., Houston, Texas 77019 with openings on July 19, July 26, August 2 and August 9 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. This project is a collaborative effort between BLUEorange and artist Emily Sloan who organized similar projects in 2010 and 2011.

Artists interested in participating are asked to drop off their artwork on Monday, July 1 and Tuesday, July 2 from 10am to 6pm at BLUEorange, 1208 West Gray St., Houston, TX 77019.  Entry guidelines include:  entered artworks must have been rejected from Lawndale Art Center's The BIG Show 2013, one entry per artist, and artworks must be accompanied by their rejection slip/label from The BIG Show which will also serve as the label for their artwork in the Salon des Refusés. 

About the Salon des Refusés 2013:

This exhibiton of artwork rejected from Lawndale Art Center’s The BIG Show is inspired by the Salon des Refusés held in Paris in 1863. The original salon of 1863 consisted of artwork rejected from the official Paris Salon. Exhibiting artists of the Salon des Refusés of 1863 included Paul Cézanne, Édouard Manet, Camille Pissarro, and James Whistler among others. Following in the spirit of a statement from Napolean III about such a salon of "Wishing to let the public judge...," this current day version initiated in 2010 by artist Emily Sloan allows Houston-area artists the opportunity to share their work regardless of a juror's selection choices.

About BLUEorange: 

BLUEorange supports the production and exhibition of innovative art and a range of creative endeavors. As artists and siblings, Jacob Spacek and Megan Spacek, the founders of BLUEorange, seek to foster a supportive community of artists much like a family. For more information, please visit: http://blueorangehouston.com/

Important Information:

BLUEorange

1208 West Gray St.

Houston, TX 77019

http://www.blueorangehouston.com

info@blueorangehouston.com

713-527-0030

Salon des Refusés: Artwork Rejected from Lawndale Art Center's The BIG Show 2011

Salon des Refusés is an exhibition of artwork rejected from Lawndale Art Center's 2011 "The BIG Show."

Location: Gallery M Squared
(339 West 19th St., Houston, TX 77008)

Opening date: Friday, July 1, 2011, 6:30-9pm
Opening Music provided by DJ Esteff/Stephanie Saint Sanchez.
(www.lachicanalaundrypictures.com/dj-esteff.html)

On view: Wednesday through Saturday, 10am to 6pm
Closing date: Saturday, July 9, 2011

Important dates and times for artists: (Artwork will not be accepted before these dates/times.)
Drop off: Sunday, June 26, 1pm to 5pm
Drop off: Monday, June 27, 5pm to 8pm
Artwork Pick-up date: Sunday, July 10, 3-7pm

Details:
*One entry per artist.
*Entered artworks must have been rejected from Lawndale Art Center's The BIG Show 2011 and meet Lawndale's entry requirements.
*Artworks must be accompanied by their label from The BIG Show.
*$5 to $10 suggested donation, 100% of which will go to the bar/reception
*Please note: space is limited.
*Priority will be given to artists NOT in The BIG Show.
*Work may be turned away.
*Artists may bring one page of information (such as a statement or bio.) to be included in a notebook about the exhibition.
*People's Choice Cash Prize to be voted on during opening, one vote per person so bring your parents! Prize money has been generously donated by Marv Chasen & Mike Rudelson.

Questions? Please contact Emily at emily(at)emilysloan(dot)com or call 713-582-1198.

Thank you, and best of luck either way!

About Gallery M Squared...
Gallery M Squared founded in 1991 is located in the historic Heights Theater at 339 West 19th Street. The gallery represents American artists of different generations and handles work in all types of media, including painting, sculptures, photography, film, video, drawings and printmaking. The mission of the gallery is to collect, preserve, research and exhibit fine and decorative art. The gallery owner's are Max Boyd Harrison and Mike Kubis. (www.gallerymsquared.com)

About the Salon des Refusés: Artwork Rejected from The BIG Show...
The Salon des Refusés: Artwork Rejected from The BIG Show is an independent exhibition organized by Emily Sloan of artwork rejected from Lawndale Art Center's jurored exhibition, The BIG Show. It is inspired by the Salon des Refusés held in Paris in 1863. The original salon of 1863 consisted of artwork rejected from the official Paris Salon. Exhibiting artists of the Salon des Refusés of 1863 included Paul Cézanne, Édouard Manet, Camille Pissarro, and James Whistler among others. Following in the spirt of a statement from Napolean III about such a salon of "Wishing to let the public judge...," this current day version allows Houston-area artists the opportunity to share their work regardless of a juror's selection choices...though they must at least have tried! (www.emilysloan.blog.blogspot.com)

"Salon des Refusés" @ Gallery 1724

"Salon des Refusés" is a exhibition featuring artwork rejected from Lawndale Art Center's The BIG Show 2010. The exhibition will be on view at Gallery 1724, 1724 Bissonnet St. (between Dunlavy and Woodhead), Houston, Texas 77005 from July 9 through August 7, 2010.

Bonnie Blue's Women Who Rock Art Car!

Below: Salon entrance.





Janet Hassinger and her artwork.










All images courtesy of Emily Sloan.

The Kenmore's "The small Show"

The Kenmore presents "The small Show" at Lawndale Art Center. Artists: Aisen Caro Chacin, Loli Fernandez-A, Valerie Powell and Emily Sloan. Opening July 9 through August 7, 2010.

Drop-off and installation with Loli Fernandez-A.


Below: Drop-off and installation with Valerie Powell.


Below: Drop-off and installation with Aisen Caro Chacin.


The Kenmore at Lawndale Art Center's "The BIG Show."
"Outer Sculpture Garden" by Valerie Powell.
plastic, magnets



Below: "miscellaneous" by "The small Show" curator Emily Sloan.
miscellaneous


Below: "Homage to Judd" by Loli Fernandez-A.
butter


Below: "The Freezer Gallery" by Aisen Caro Chacin.
Recording of Unchained Melody, strawberry ice cream, peas.


Art model Bobby Younce and The Kenmore.

Power Nap Station at Lawndale Art Center

There is a lot to see at Lawndale Art Center's The BIG Show 2010! Take advantage of "The BIG Show Power Nap Station" to rest, rejuvenate, and replenish your energy as you take it all in!

Salon des Refusés will open @ Gallery 1724 on Friday, July 9!

Please join Gallery 1724 for "Salon des Refusés" opening Friday, July
9, from 8pm-10pm. The exhibition will close August 7.

"Salon des Refusés" is an exhibition of artworks rejected from the Big
Show 2010 at Lawndale Art Center, 4912 Main St., Houston, Texas 77002.
The BIG Show will be opening the same evening from 6:30pm to 8:30pm.

A special thanks to all participating artists!

Fariba Abedin
Melinda Ainsworth
Joel A. Bender, Jr.
Bonnie Blue
Deborah Bright
Will Brooks
Greg Budwine
Douglas Cason
Vachu Chilakamarri
Gabriel Craig
Hillary Cumberworth
Anthony Day
Ronald Dykes
Jennifer M. Dunn
Bill Fester
Jeff Forster
Reema Forster
Helena Gijsbers van Wijk
Stephanie Guajardo
Rachel Robertson Harmeyer
Janet Hassinger
Sarah Hazel
Jane B. Honovich
Cynthia Hoyt
Cecilia Johnson
John M. Linden II
Carrie Marbello
Caroline Z. Marcos
Laura "Mic" McAllister
Van McFarland
Edgar Meza
Merilee Minshew
Deborah Moore
John Nichols
Richard Nix
Annette K. Palmer
Donna E. Perkins
Chasity Porter
Valerie Powell
Preetika Rajgariah
Gilbert Ruiz Jr.
Steve Ruth
Mitch Samuels "Grystar"
Charlie Jean Sartwelle
Louise Schlachter
Carol Scott
Rachel K. Skov
Emily Sloan
Karen Smith
Madilyn Stein
Marie-Pierre Stien
Texas Pizza
Cookie Wells
Tangerine Williams
Sally Worthington
Julie Zarate
Zepeda

Gallery 1724 (www.gallery1724.blogspot.com) hours are Tuesdays through Saturdays from 11am to 6pm. Stop
by, or call 713-582-1198 for an appointment.

The small Show within Lawndale Art Center's The BIG Show

The Kenmore's "The small Show" within Lawndale Art Center's "The BIG Show" will open Friday, July 9, 2010 from 6pm to 8pm inside Lawndale Art Center, 4912 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002. "The small Show" will remain on view at Lawndale Art Center through August 7, 2010.



Participants:
Aisen Caro Chacin, The Freezer Gallery
Loli Fernandez-A, Homage to Judd (pictured above)
Valerie Powell, Outer Sculpture Garden
Emily Sloan, curator of "The small Show" and owner of The Kenmore and its miscellaneous items

Drop off for Salon des Refusés--Monday, June 28 and Tuesday, June 29

Mary's sign.


The gallery parking lot! Reporter Virginia Billeaud Anderson was on hand interviewing artists as they dropped-off their artwork.



Signing in...



A pizza was delivered?


Even the pizza delivery artist had to sign the waiver!


Art...


More art...

Salon des Refusés—call for artworks rejected from Lawndale Art Center’s The Big Show 2010.

Salon des Refusés—call for artworks rejected from Lawndale Art Center’s The Big Show 2010.

Details:

*must be an artwork rejected from Lawndale Art Center’s The Big Show 2010 (present The Big Show entry label)

*one entry per artist

*Location: Gallery 1724, 1724 Bissonnet (between Dunlavy and Woodhead), Houston, TX 77005 (www.gallery1724.blogspot.com).

*Delivery times and dates: Monday, June 28, 4pm-9pm and Tuesday, June 29, 4pm-6pm.

*Exhibition dates: Friday, July 9 through Saturday, August 7, 2010

*Note: Artwork may be turned away due to size and available space.

*No juror

*No prizes

*Free to enter!

For additional information, contact Emily Sloan at 713-582-1198 or emily@emilysloan.com

Thank you!

“Salon des Refusés" will open Friday, July 9, from 8pm-10pm at Gallery 1724 located at 1724 Bissonnet (between Dunlavy and Woodhead), Houston, Texas 77005. The exhibition will close August 7. "Salon des Refusés" is an exhibition of artworks rejected from the Big Show 2010 at Lawndale Art Center, 4912 Main St., Houston, Texas 77002.

To Whom It May Concern...

To Whom It May Concern...
Started in the fall of 2008 and on view in a vacant (privately owned) lot at the 4900 block of Main St. between Texas State Optical and Lawndale Art Center, Houston, Texas. This is a part of my Cynthia Woods Mitchell Center for the Arts Studio Residency here in Houston, Texas.

This piece is composed of mulch (and debris in some areas) and is intended to blow away/disperse/broadcast out over time as public notices and messages do. I chose the site as at one point I had a studio overlooking the lot, and I would often look out of my windows onto the area. It was also a good view for seeing people stop to examine it.

To my surprise, the letters have remained neatly intact even through some small rain storms. While it may take some time to disperse naturally (or at least next hurricane season), there are other innumerable possibilities that could potentially speed up its broadcasting such as it being used as a parking lot, etc.

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New entry: February 7, 2009, I returned to this lot to document the piece, and it is completely gone. I went next door into Lawndale Art Center to ask if they knew what happened to it and was told that they decided to mulch their trees with it...The End.


Images courtesy of Shane M. Maberry and Emily Sloan.