We worked, we played, we laughed, we ate, and we shared in the concentrated 4-day weekend which is AOC. Thanks to everyone who participated.
Here are just a few of the images from the weekend. Enjoy--we certainly did!
Sunday, November 22, 2015
We Did It: AOC 2015
Our 8th consecutive appearance at Art of the Carolinas was a resounding success! Our members stepped up in a big way; assisting workshop instructors by providing clean water (and hauling away buckets and buckets of dirty water), covering the tables with plastic (and tearing off yards of painted plastic after each class was over), answering questions from students ("What time does the trade show close?"), displaying the postcards received so far from our Orange: An International Mail Art Challenge (thanks for the windows, Ilona!), and presenting hours of free demos on a variety of techniques (from Alcohol inks to Zentangles) in our "Try It Zone".
We worked, we played, we laughed, we ate, and we shared in the concentrated 4-day weekend which is AOC. Thanks to everyone who participated.
Here are just a few of the images from the weekend. Enjoy--we certainly did!
We worked, we played, we laughed, we ate, and we shared in the concentrated 4-day weekend which is AOC. Thanks to everyone who participated.
Here are just a few of the images from the weekend. Enjoy--we certainly did!
Saturday, November 7, 2015
CMMAG@AOC*
*Carolina Mixed Media Guild at Art of the Carolinas |November 12--15, 2015
Yes, it's that time again:
Bleary-eyed members getting up at the crack of dawn to prepare the first workshop classrooms; starting off in Congressional to see what color Sharon has chosen for this year's shirts and aprons; seeing the tower of boxes of plastic to be cut (yes, we remembered scissors this year!); stuffing bags with pre-cut plastic to be used later; wearing masking tape 'bracelets'; greeting teachers from years past; separating buckets (yes, Penny's plastic separator method worked again!); filling and delivering the first of what will seem like hundreds of buckets of water; covering the tables (tape all around vs. just on the ends--try not to get a splinter!); rooms ready and so are the students; a break for breakfast; first classroom turnover (of what will seem like thousands...didn't I just do this table 4 hours ago?); lunch at Bahama Breeze; preparing our "Try It Zone;" greeting friends and eager artists (no, you can't come in yet, the demos don't begin until tomorrow--here's a schedule); another turnover; a bit of time to sit and visit; hospitality rooms now open, time to go get something to drink (what? it's dark outside already?); doing the last turnover so we won't have to get up early tomorrow...time to sleep, then it's back at it again tomorrow.
And, Friday through Sunday, there'll be trade show bargains (where did you get that, and did they have more?), member technique demos, and our "Orange International Mail Art Challenge" display (view cards which have come in so far, then make one yourself, to have your work included in our online event).
We often say that AOC is the most work and the most fun we have as Guild members, and it's true. We work hard and we play even harder. And, it's the most concentrated time we have together all year. Thanks to everyone who will volunteer her time to make our 8th AOC a success.
Below are some "vintage" AOC photos (from 2009, our second year). Enjoy, and see you next week!
Yes, it's that time again:
Bleary-eyed members getting up at the crack of dawn to prepare the first workshop classrooms; starting off in Congressional to see what color Sharon has chosen for this year's shirts and aprons; seeing the tower of boxes of plastic to be cut (yes, we remembered scissors this year!); stuffing bags with pre-cut plastic to be used later; wearing masking tape 'bracelets'; greeting teachers from years past; separating buckets (yes, Penny's plastic separator method worked again!); filling and delivering the first of what will seem like hundreds of buckets of water; covering the tables (tape all around vs. just on the ends--try not to get a splinter!); rooms ready and so are the students; a break for breakfast; first classroom turnover (of what will seem like thousands...didn't I just do this table 4 hours ago?); lunch at Bahama Breeze; preparing our "Try It Zone;" greeting friends and eager artists (no, you can't come in yet, the demos don't begin until tomorrow--here's a schedule); another turnover; a bit of time to sit and visit; hospitality rooms now open, time to go get something to drink (what? it's dark outside already?); doing the last turnover so we won't have to get up early tomorrow...time to sleep, then it's back at it again tomorrow.
And, Friday through Sunday, there'll be trade show bargains (where did you get that, and did they have more?), member technique demos, and our "Orange International Mail Art Challenge" display (view cards which have come in so far, then make one yourself, to have your work included in our online event).
We often say that AOC is the most work and the most fun we have as Guild members, and it's true. We work hard and we play even harder. And, it's the most concentrated time we have together all year. Thanks to everyone who will volunteer her time to make our 8th AOC a success.
Below are some "vintage" AOC photos (from 2009, our second year). Enjoy, and see you next week!
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
Guild Activity Updates
As the "lazy" days of summer wind down, our Guild activity ramps up. Here's what we've got going on in the next couple of weeks:Ongoing is our Orange: An International Mail Art Challenge continues to receive submissions. We have postcards from our members, as well as from artists in Austria and Spain. To see the full collection, visit the blog. We hope you'll be inspired to join in the fun, create one, and send it in!
Our annual Round Robin Play Day at DiGiulio Studios will be held on Sunday, September 13th, from noon to 5pm. Sign up to bring a sip or nibble on the Yahoo Group, and join us as we explore a variety of technique demos presented by our talented members.
CMMAG will again host a Mail Art event as part of Raleigh's annual SPARKcon celebration. Join us on Saturday, September 19th on the mezzanine level of the Busy Bee Café, 225 S. Wilmington Street, downtown Raleigh, between 5:00 and 9:00 pm as we create postcards for the International Mail Art Challenge, or to send to loved ones. All supplies will be provided, and it promises to be a great time! Oh, and did we mention the tater tot appetizers and beer at the Busy Bee...yummy and 'licious?The opening of our "Falling for Mixed Media" display at the Page Walker Art & History Center in Cary is Friday, September 25th, from 6 to 8pm. Several members will have their work on display in the building's front showcase. Our show will run until November 16th, and many of the pieces will be for sale.
And as if that's just not enough fun, we'll be preparing for our next foray into the world of Jerry's Artarama's Art of the Carolinas (November 12--15), gathering and assembling gift baskets for InterAct, and planning our annual holiday celebration meeting (December 10th).
We'd love to have you with us for any or all of our events.
If you haven't joined us yet, what are you waiting for?
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