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WORDPlay Show

DATES:
Show Dates: August 4 - September 10, 2006
Images (postcard & media): Monday, June 5
WORD Poles due: July 23 (at meeting).
Early drop-off dates will be emailed via Yahoo Groups.
Art drop off: Monday, July 31, 3:00 - 7:00 pm **
Reception: Sunday, August 6, 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Childrens Workshop: Thursday, August 10, 1:30 - 3:00 pm
Boulder Creek Room at library
Pre-register by August 7, 303-818-3316 (ages 8 - 12)
Art pick up: Monday, September 11, 10:00 - 2:00 pm
Library Gallery (No storage, make other arrangements with other WCA artists or call Greg Ravenwood 303-441-4397)

LOCATION:
Boulder Public Library
1000 Canyon Boulevard
Boulder, CO 80302
Canyon Gallery, Canyon Ramp, South Corridor, North Corridor, & Alcoves (display cases)
(Library is NOT selling agent, no commission. Buyers can contact artist individually.)

CURATOR: Linda Everson, lindaeverson50@msn.com, 303-740-6924

ARTWORK:
WCA members can submit (up to 5 pieces) of artwork that use letters, numbers, words, phrases, shorthand, invented language, journaling, poetry, handmade books, and anything that relates to books or story telling. (Artwork that has a 'story', but has NO 'written symbols or text' …will NOT be included.) A variety of mediums such as painting, printmaking, photography, mixed media, sculpture, handmade books and small installations are acceptable. Anything over 6' x 6' should be discussed with curator. Artwork can run the gamut from serious and political, to frivolous and whimsical, plus entertain both adult and children's audiences. The library gallery staff will jury the entries considering the space, theme content, and quality of artwork. You are not guaranteed that all your entries will be accepted. (PLEASE read WCA Show Standards before bringing artwork. If art not ready for hanging, it will not be allowed to enter.)

ARTISTS:
** Each participating artist must:
1. Indicate to curator your interest in show so we have tally of how many pieces of art will be submitted, plus you can receive proper documents from library for entry. Also indicate the words you will provide for WORDPlay interactive installation.
2. Sign & notarize 3 exhibition documents that will be mailed to you. You will NOT be allowed to show at library without the notarization. List all artwork submitted, take to notary (bank) and sign. Bring with entries. The gallery director is a notary but will be there only until 5:00pm.
3. Make several words for WORDPlay Installation. See information below.
4. Bring artist's statement & resume (with phone, email, address for sales) for notebook.
5. $10 hanging fee for entry (returned if not accepted).
6. Food for reception on 8/6
7. Have paid your 2006 WCA membership fee

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:
1. Postcard designer
2. Hanging committee. 2 members.
3. Food organizer
4. Educational component. Need several volunteers.

EDUCATIONAL COMPONENT: TBD



INTERACTIVE "WORDPlay" INSTALLATION INFORMATION:


All WCA Artists entering the WORDPlay Show are asked to make several 'WORD Poles' for the WORDPlay Installation. A 'WORD Pole' is one word attached to a flat shape, which has a pole attached. The curator will make the base that will hold all the 'WORD Poles'. These 'WORD Poles' will be collected by July 24 for final completion of installation base. See diagram of installation and images of letters & word assemblage.

'WORDS' Either the 'words' or 'word shapes' must have some 3-dimensional qualities (assemblage). Completely flat is not acceptable! The letters should be from 1.5" - 4" in height (short words taller, long words smaller please). The 'word' can be designed vertical, horizontal or curved. See word ideas below, and advise curator about which words you will use so we don't have repeats

'WORD SHAPES' The 'word' should be attached to flat background, such as foam core. That complete 'word shape' should be no larger than 6" x 14" and can be square, rectangular, round, or shaped. The front can be painted, sewn, textured, collaged, decorated, and the edges and back of the 'word shape' should be painted black.

POLES: Use a 1/2"x 48" wooden dowel (hardware store) and paint it black. The pole must be securely attached to the back of the 'word shape', and be able to withstand "interactive" use by the audience.

ASSEMBLAGE IDEAS: Children's alphabet letters, wooden blocks, buttons, yarn, tiles, beads, feathers, fabric, junk, wine corks, lids, nuts, bolts, doll parts, legos, tree bark, acrylic gels, clay, metal, papier mache, letters carved out of foam board or wood, various wire, tubing, chain, strung beads for cursive letters, license plates letters…. Use wire - "electric", "wired", orange peel - "orange", crayons - "colorful", cereal, nuts, seeds - "food", "nutty", "seedy", glass - "transparent", fur - "fuzzy", twigs -"trees", batteries -"energize", seashells - "seashore", tiny wheels - "driving", rope -"tied up", stars - "night", "sky", screws - "screwed", army men - "war", toys - "play", eyes -"seeing", computer parts - "tech", rocks - "nature", brushes - "paint", cigarettes - "ashes", dollar bills - "money", saw blades - "cut", hearts - "love", small figures - "totems", matches - "burn", zipper - "zip it up" … Be CLEVER & CREATIVE!

BASE: A slanted base made of plywood includes several rows of holes so 30 - 50 3-dimensional 'WORDPoles' can be inserted into this black base. The 'words' can be moved around to create different phrases by the viewers. Therefore, the title "WORD Play"! Because the top of the base is at an angle from front to back, it will be easy to read the various rows of words. The back of the base will be against a wall, and unused "WORD Poles" can rest against the wall for the next viewer. Not all words need to be used each time, not all holes need to be filled. Instructions will be near the installation.

Possible 'ARTSY' WORDS to use for WORDPlay Installation: Please do several and a variety. Advise curator about words you will use. lindaeverson50@msn.com

NOUNS: Artist, wood, metal, canvas, brush, pencil, colors, crayon, jewel, glass, mirror, portrait, landscape, icon, totem, metaphor, symbol, sign, rhythm, music, home, life, joy, passion, vision, voice, language, concept, poetry statement, eyes, energy, essence, fabric, passion, pain, fire, earth, wind, sea, sun, moon, stars, seeds, fruit, food, war, fire, feathers, wings, wheels, wonder, soul, message, money, time, technology, ideas, illusions, ego, secrets, vanity, nature, leaves, branches, roots, nuts, bolts, screws, nails, agony, ecstasy, value, tone, depth,

VERBS: Have, am, is, use, are, were, need, want, create, draw, paint, color, mold, cut, carve, construct, ooze, splash, splatter, sculpt, stroke, spark, burn, tie, mark, weave, gesture, feel, look, see, imagine, impress, gaze, ponder, look, express, explode, interpret, embellish, collect, distort, discover, depict, dazzle, portray, illuminate, indulge, impress, censor, like, live, love, desire, crave, search, scream, worship, write, think, toil, tempt, communicate, contain, pose, possess

ADJECTIVES: Soft, furry, hairy, wild, fiery, mad, bold, electric, wiry, sweet, transparent, fresh, light, dark, angry, sad, happy, pensive, playful, reflective, spiritual, starving, mystic, aesthetic OTHERS: I, you, me, we, my, a, at, of, on, in, for, from, to, the, as, if, why, what, who

Diagram of WORDPlay Interactive Installation with several WORD Poles inserted in holes





Samples of letter T done with various objects