–a midsummer art show inspired by the Earth’s movement through the heavens–
Solstice (Latin: “solstitium”, sun-stopping): the point on the earth’s horizon where the sun appears to rise or set, stops and reverses direction after this day. The midsummer solstice marks a transition to lengthening nights.
Nocturne: a work of art dealing with evening or night.
The zodiac: the 12 signs listed in a horoscope, closely tied to how the Earth moves through the heavens. The signs are derived from the constellations that mark out the path on which the sun appears to travel over the course of a year.
Astrology: the forecasting of earthly and human events through the observation and interpretation of the fixed stars, the Sun, the Moon, and the planets.
Artists are invited to submit a work exploring their relationship with the heavens through an understanding of their astrological signs or a work celebrating the Summer Solstice through a nocturnal subject or some combination of the two. The show Solstice considers the Earth’s movement through the heavens as we approach the longest day of the year. Inspired by astrology, signs of the zodiac, or exploration of “nocturne” – scenes evocative of night or twilight.
Our goal is to exhibit a thematically connected group of works without restriction of size or medium. Interpretation is intentionally broad to make the project accessible to everyone – the sky’s the limit!
Works will be collected in May for exhibition in June, with full details to follow closer to that time. We hope that you will share digital images of your work, as well as details of your process to be shared on the PCAFA Website and in the Members’ Newsletter. Images (and questions) may be sent to Phil Hodges at [email protected]. Details will be made available on the PCAFA website. Please “drop us a line” expressing interest to be included in direct mailings of information related to the project.
Daily viewing 10 am to 4 pm runs until June 12.
Opportunity to paint on site
In addition to being a great space, in a great location, the DeGarthe Garage is large enough that we will be able to offer participating artists an opportunity to work on site during the run of the show. Views of the Cove are good both inside and in front of the building. We may be able to accommodate one or two artists each day depending on interest. Please let us know if you would like to participate in our “mini-daily-artist-residency” as soon as possible.
The link below includes notes on each of the twelve Astrological signs including approximate dates and keywords describing traits particular to each sign, any of which may become possible points of departure for your work.
This is my hooked piece, It is 20 X 29 inches. It represents the astrological sign cancer. The solstice is entering into cancer and it is also my birth sign. Many people drum in the solstice. I love to go to the beach, usually Micou’s Island and drum. As the sage burns in the shell, the wolf howls to the full moon and the beat of the drum. The wolf is one of my spirit animals. The cancer constellation is in the sky and the crab dances to the beat. The driftwood came from Little Indian Island, the other Island on the back side of Micou’s.
Pisces
