Wednesday, January 7, 2009

...go small, go humble...or proclaim you own importance far in advance of history



It seems that Folio Weekly is getting into the art game. Posted over at Jacksonville Confidential is a call for submissions for The Folio Weekly Invitational Art Exhibit ’09.

The flier says the show will open at a site still being determined in March, to coincide with the paper’s visual arts issue. It also says “This very important show will set the standard for the local art scene.”

I can’t help but wonder if the cart is way out there in front of the horse...according to an email I sent over to Folio, they aren’t even sure who is juroring the event yet.

However, for those interested in participating, submit 5 samples of your strongest works by January 31 to:

Kelley Lucas
Art Director Folio Weekly
folioweekly_artshow@yahoo.com
9456 Philips Hwy, Suite 11
Jax, FL 32256

*Image= Ad Reinhardt’s notes to himself about the how/why/what of art. His writings were later compiled by Barbara Rose in the book: “The Selected Writings of Ad Reinhardt.” It is by turns sublime, frustrating, and absurd.