Call for Art: Circus

There's no forgetting the excitement we felt as children when our parents took us to see the circus. The sounds, the smells and of course, THE SIGHTS transported us into new worlds. After an astounding 146 years, Ringling Brothers, perhaps the most famous of all circuses will be taking its final bow. As adults we may have different views on this but it is nevertheless bittersweet for most. Circus will explore and celebrate the nostalgia of life and showmanship under the big top.

Pom Pom's Teahouse and Sandwicheria, St. Pete and curator John Gascot invite Tampa Bay artists to submit entries for their upcoming exhibit, Circus. Artists may submit up to 5 quality images (at least 500 x 500 and no larger than 1000 x 1000 pixels) of available works. Each entry should measure no less than 8x8" and no more than 30x40".
Circus will run from April 3, 2017 through the month of May.
Commission split: 30% curator/ 70% artist.
Please  submit images along with Title/Medium/Size information for each to jgascot@gascot.com

Submission deadline: Wednesday, March 22.
Acceptance emails will be sent by Sunday, March 25.
All accepted works MUST be delivered on Sunday, April 2, 5:00 pm.

An opening reception event will be held on Saturday, April 8, 6-9 pm.

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No. 7, Seated

No. 7, Seated, charcoal on newsprint, 8"x 10"

Call for Art: For the Boys

The Cider Press Cafe, St. Pete and curator John Gascot invite Tampa Bay artists to submit entries for their upcoming exhibit For the Boys. 

This group exhibit will feature artworks by gay, bisexual, trans and queer male artists. While open-themed, it will include expressions and depictions celebrating LGBTQ Pride, equality and the gay male experience. Eligible Tampa bay area artists may submit up to 10 quality images (at least 500x500 and no larger than 1000x1000 pixels) of available works. Each entry should measure no less than 6" x 6". There is no size limit and medium to larger works are encouraged and welcome. Medium to smaller (easy to travel with) works are also encouraged as the exhibit will run during St. Pete's Pride festivities, which attract large number of tourists. All work must be properly wired and ready to hang upon delivery.

For the Boys will run from May 14, 2017 through June 30th, 2017. Commission split is 30%,with 70% to the artist. Please submit images along with Title/Medium/Size info for each to: jgascot@gascot.com

Submission deadline: Sunday, April 30.

Acceptance emails will be sent by Friday, May 5.

All accepted works must be delivered on Saturday, May 13, 11 am.

An opening reception for this exhibit will be held on Saturday, May 20, 6-9pm.

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Figures 5 & 6, Seated and Reclining

No. 5, Seated, charcoal on newsprint, 11" x 14"

No. 6, Reclining, charcoal on newsprint, 11" x 14"

Figure 4, Seated

No. 4, Seated, charcoal on newsprint, matted to 11" x 14"

Drawings are available from my Etsy Store.

Figures 1, 2 & 3

I recently started a monthly figure-drawing night at the studios. Here are a few of my drawings from this month's session. They are also the basis for a new series of paintings. More to come.
Model: Nova Da'mour

No. 1, Reclining, charcoal on newsprint, 11" x 14"

No. 2, Seated, charcoal on newsprint, 11" x 14"

No. 3, Reclining, charcoal on newsprint, 8" x 10"

Liberty for All T-shirt

I was incredibly touched by the lovely response this image received from participants of the Women's March on Washington (St.Pete and other states). I proudly carried my painting as my sign during the St. Pete march. Prior to that I had requests from a number of ladies to use the image as/in their posters. I gave permission to all who wanted to and made a high resolution image available to the public. Imagine my joy when I saw other marchers holding up "Liberty for All". 
Many requested a t-shirt and here it is!

You can purchase your very own "Liberty for All" tee from my Etsy store now. Just click here!