Bling
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BLING!
Student Art Competition
A Chicago-wide juried student art competition.
Bling /Bli NG/ • Slang term in hip hop culture referring to flashy, ostentatious, or elaborate jewelry and ornamented accessories that are carried, worn, or installed. Work it.
March 27 – April 17, 2009
Open to all undergrad and grad students in the greater Chicagoland area. All work must be original and have been completed within the last two years.
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$10 per entry (up to 3 entries)
FEB 23 Deadline for form, sample, and fees
FEB 27 Artist selection notification, by email
MAR 13 Deadline for entries (delivered or shipped)
MAR 27 Opening reception, 5:30-7:30 PM
APR 17 Exhibition closes
APR 20 Return of artwork begins
MediaandSpecifications
All media are eligible, including drawing, painting, printmaking, photography, digital, video, sculpture, jewelry, fashion, ceramics, kitsch, mixed media and collage. Entries must be smaller than 6ft x 6ft. When applying for consideration, please send, by mail, digital images on a CD or DVD. Images must be in a .jpg, .psd, or .pdf format with a maximum of 1800 pixels in height or width. Format the file name as follows: “LastName_Title.jpg”. If you wish to have your CD / DVD returned to you, include a self-addressed stamped envelope (SASE). Send your completed entry form and CD/DVD to the address listed below. Images not corresponding to the formatting sizes may not be accepted.
For further information, please contact the Department of Fine and Performing Arts at 773-508-7510, or email: gallery@luc.edu
Jurors
Michelle Fire, Artist
Michelle Fire is the owner of the bar Big Chick's, and the restaurant, Tweet, on Sheridan Rd in Chicago. The walls of both are covered floor to ceiling with her enormous and eclectic art collection of local and national artists. An artist in her own right, Michelle was a member of Artemisia Gallery in the 70s, and curated several shows that really brought in the crowds. Looking at Women, followed by Looking at Men, were salon-style exhibits featuring a huge variety of artists and a wide-ranging examination of their subject matter. She is hilarious, vibrant, full of energy and wild.
Brenda Bramel, Artist
Brenda Brammel is a brilliant and talented recent graduate of LUC who majored in photo but worked in every medium. Known for her red hair, lively personality, and the bunch of rubber multicolored bracelets she wears daily, Brenda is always coming up with something quirky or unusual to surprise people with. After graduating she was invited to serve on a gallery committee to develop new visions for the Crown Gallery; among other things, the titles for this year's shows were written by her. One of Brenda's most famous pieces of art is her rendition of the Mona Lisa in fruit roll-ups.
Sergio Gomez, Artist and Director of Collective 33 Gallery
Sergio Gomez is a recognized artist and curator. He studied at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and received his MFA from Northern Illinois University. His work has been exhibited in numerous national art competitions. Gomez co-founded Collective 33 Gallery, a progressive gallery in Chicago dedicated to the promotion of young, talented artists. In addition, Gomez is an accomplished graphic designer, web designer and illustrator.