GCA Blog: August 2011

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

We Survived Irene!

The public transportation system in NYC got it's act together today and we were able to start cleaning up the studios for the start of the core program next tuesday. Fortunately, no damage was done by Irene, but our cast collection was prepared for wet weather!

Monday, August 29, 2011

Drawing Competition Cancelled

Unfortunately, we had to cancel the drawing competition because of hurricane Irene. Much of New York City and surrounding areas are still assessing the damage and public transportation is being resurrected but not expected to resume normal schedules by today.

Sunday, August 14, 2011

Coming Up: 2011 Drawing Competition!

2010 Drawing Competition

In two weeks, August 29 - September 2, GCA's 2nd annual Drawing Competition will take place in the South Studio! You are invited to drop by for daily viewings from 1-2pm, and on Friday for the Awards & Final Viewing!

The draftsman who executes the most beautiful drawing will be awarded the grand prize ($1,000), accompanied by the title Apelles. The second place prize ($500) includes the title Protogenes. The winning draftsmen will hold these titles until the next annual competition. For the first time, thanks to the generous support of American Painting Video Magazine, a third place prize ($250) will be awarded.

*We are taking suggestions for a title for the third place winner!

The 10 finalists selected to compete are:
Carol Broman, Victor Chong, Emanuela De Musis, Zoey Frank, Darren Kingsley - defending his title of Apelles, Carlos Lopez, Brian David MacNeil, Matthew Mancini, Katie G. Whipple, Justin Wood

Schedule of Events:

Daily Lunch Time Viewings: August 29 - September 2, Monday - Friday, 1-2pm
Awards & Final Viewing: Friday, September 2, 7-10pm

RSVP: grandcentralacademy@gmail.com

To see the work of last year's Apelles & Protogenes, (Darren Kingsley & Will St. John, respectively) see slide shows on the right side of the blog.

Thursday, August 4, 2011

show opening tonight with Tony Curanaj paintings

GCA instructor Tony Curanaj has some paintings in a show that opens tonight at Joshua Liner Gallery in New York City. The reception is at 6 PM and the address is 548 West 28th, 3rd Floor.

Nom De Plume by Tony Curanaj, oil on canvas, 39 x 24 in.

Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Fellowship report: new work and photos

We just finished up our month at the Hudson River Fellowship a few days ago and I think we are all sad to be gone. It was an amazing month of focused painting, new friendships, and learning for everyone. Here are some photos I took at our last gathering. I'm sorry the quality of the photos aren't better, so please follow up with the individual artist's websites and blogs to see more images of their work in the coming weeks.

Note: Applications for the 2012 July Hudson River Fellowship will be due in the fall, with notification before the new year. Concurrent (instructed) workshops are being scheduled again. To be notified about 2012 Landscape Fellowship & Workshop details, email: grandcentralacademy@gmail.com!