Sunday, July 20th is the deadline for our Gold Medal CAL show. Don't miss it, submit today! As of the date of this letter, that's in a few days. For anyone who might be vacillating as to the theme, don't. Just send what you like of your work; that which you're most proud of, and has not been in a CAL show, before. To submit, just click:
https://www.onlinejuriedshows.com/Default.aspx?OJSID=58839 Did I mention that we voted to get rid of the requirement in our shows that the work submitted must have been created within the past three years? Why did we do that? I blame myself. It's hard, (at least for me), to sell art. I have to put at least a modicum of price on my paintings, due to the amount of time it takes to do them, but still, they're not really cheap... In short, they're piling up.
Is that happening to any of you?
I felt it wasn't fair that several of us may well have some real gems that for one reason or another, did not sell, and that are now stacking upon tables, walls, shelves, under the bed...
So if you "don't have anything new" and you have "no time to do something new", do consider digging through the piles of paintings, photos, collages, etc... of your creations and as long as it's not been previously juried into a show of ours before.
Clearly stated: CAL members may submit paintings of any previous year as long as you are the author of that work of art and it has not previously been exhibited in a CAL show.
That is the main thing I'd like to impart at the moment. This is the shortest letter you've gotten from me, but at this point, possibly the most important thing I have to say right now.
You guys stay cool, keep making your art, and enjoy the journey!
All the Best,
Nora Koerber, President, CAL |
Eric Renard
Upcoming Exhibitions:
Contemporary Visions Exhibition
Contemporary Visions is presented by Fabrik Projects in conjunction with Summer Stories at bG Gallery. The exhibit runs from July 19 to August 10, 2025. Please join Eric at the opening reception on July 19 from 3 – 6 pm.
bG Gallery is located at 2525 Michigan Ave #A2, Santa Monica, CA 90404
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Vacation Places Exhibition
This exhibition is at The Artists Gallery and runs through August 1, 2025. The reception is on July 19, from 5-8 pm. The Artist's Gallery is located at 5458 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, California 90036
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Recent Awards
Eric received the first place award in the 2025 Black & White Exhibition chosen by the curators of the Contemporary Art Room Gallery.
Discover the elegance of Paris captured in two black and white photographs that have earned first place at the prestigious Black & White Exhibition at the Contemporary Art Room Gallery. "The Louvre" features a striking silhouette against the iconic exterior of the Louvre, while "Time" presents a captivating silhouette within the grand interior of the Musée d'Orsay. Each piece encapsulates the essence of these renowned landmarks, inviting viewers to experience the timeless beauty of Paris. These photographs are not just art; they are a celebration of culture and history, perfect for any art enthusiast or collector.
First Place Black & White | The Louvre
First Place Black & White | Time
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Eric also received a third place award in the 2025 Color Exhibition chosen by the curators of the Contemporary Art Room Gallery.
Experience the serene beauty of nature with this pair of color photographs, one featuring two elegant swans gliding gracefully through the reflection of Lyon, France. The other a storefront taken in Montmartre, Paris. These images not only showcase the tranquil essence of life in France, but also earned third place in the prestigious Color Exhibition at the Contemporary Art Room Gallery.
Third Place Color | Swimming Through Lyon
Third Place Color | Le Chat |
