Corona
Art Association
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Annual Events
The Corona Art Association is actively involved in exhibitions at the Art House Gallery and throughout the community. The Corona Art Association sponsors several major art shows throughout the year which are open to members and non-members. The following shows are located at our Art House Gallery within Corona Heritage Park:
The association also celebrates the annual winner of the Artist of the Year competition by installing an exhibition for the winner the following year.
The Art House Gallery has continuous exhibits all year long. In between the competitive shows we offer a variety of themed shows open to members and non-members, as well as student and scholarship finalist exhibits. The association also participates annually in other community events including "Bookapaloosa" and "Extreme Art" at the Corona Public Library and the Outdoor Antique Faire at Heritage Park in early June. We have also had the opportunity to participate in events and exhibits hosted at Dos Lagos, in Riverside at the Riverside Art Museum, at Corona City Hall, at Corona Public Library, at Corona Regional Medical Center and at Rejuvenate in Corona. The Art House gallery is open to the public free of charge. The gallery is staffed by volunteers and is open Thursday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It is also open during special events and meetings. Dates and information are printed in the association newsletters and in the show calendar--click here. For complete entry rules for entering art shows please click here. Contact members of our show committee if you have additional questions. Annual Competitive Shows
The Spring Fling Show The Spring Fling is a celebration of the arts that includes the gallery show, unique demonstrations and activities and an outdoor festival the weekend before the close of the show. This show takes place in April through early June. Prizes: Monetary prizes will be awarded in the following categories--Best Of Show, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. There will also be Honorable Mention Awards. This show is open to members and non-members and takes place at the Corona Art Association Art House Gallery. Dates: The show runs from mid April to mid June. The show is closed during the judging but opens to the public after the judging is completed. The awards and prizes will be announced at the opening reception. Fees: The fee for members is $7 per piece up to a limit of 3. For members who pay for 3 pieces an additional piece can be exhibited for free. The fee for non-members is $10 per piece up to a limit of 3. If not currently a member, to qualify as a member you may pay for a membership at the time of take-in. Size restriction: The outer edge of the frame may not exceed 40" wide or 54" tall Additional requirements: All work must be properly finished, completely dry and ready to hang by picture wire properly secured on the back of the frame. For our display system all 2-D work must be wired for hanging. We do not accept sawtooth, clips, or other hooks. All 2-D works must be suitably framed with the exception of wraparound stretched canvas and cradleboard gesso panels. There must be no visible side staples or exposed canvas sides or edges. Wrap around canvases, which do not have staples on the sides, are permitted if painted on all four sides. The CAA Show Committee reserves the right to reject any work that does not meet the above specifications.
Dominick Frascella Show The Frascella Show is in honor of one of our founding members, Dominick Frascella. The show takes place in the fall (Oct./Nov.) Prizes: Monetary prizes will be awarded in the following categories--Best Of Show, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. There will also be Honorable Mention Awards. This show is open to members and non-members and takes place at the Corona Art Association Art House Gallery. Dates: The show occurs in October/November each year The show is closed during the judging but opens to the public after the judging is completed. Awards and prizes are announced at the opening reception. Fees: The fee for members is $7 per piece up to a limit of 3. For members who pay for 3 pieces an additional piece can be exhibited for free. The fee for non-members is $10 per piece up to a limit of 3. If not currently a member, to qualify as a member you may pay for a membership at the time of take-in. Size restriction: The outer edge of the frame may not exceed 40" wide or 54" tall Additional requirements: All work must be properly finished, completely dry and ready to hang by picture wire properly secured on the back of the frame. For our display system all 2-D work must be wired for hanging. We do not accept sawtooth, clips, or other hooks. All 2-D works must be suitably framed with the exception of wraparound stretched canvas and cradleboard gesso panels. There must be no visible side staples or exposed canvas sides or edges. Wrap around canvases, which do not have staples on the sides, are permitted if painted on all four sides. The CAA Show Committee reserves the right to reject any work that does not meet the above specifications.
Founder's Day Show The Founder's Day Show is in honor of all our founding members and honors the history of the association which began in 1963. The show is open to members and non-members and is open in all media, styles and themes. The show takes place in the Spring approx mid Feb to mid March.
Prizes: Monetary prizes will be awarded in the following categories--Best Of Show, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. There will also be Honorable Mention Awards. This show is open to members and non-members and takes place at the Corona Art Association Art House Gallery. Dates: The show takes place in Feb/March The show is closed during the installation and judging, but opens to the public after the judging is completed. The awards and prizes will be announced at the opening reception. Fees: The fee for members is $7 per piece up to a limit of 3. For members who pay for 3 pieces an additional piece can be exhibited for free. The fee for non-members is $10 per piece up to a limit of 3. If not currently a member, to qualify as a member you may pay for a membership at the time of take-in. Size restriction: The outer edge of the frame may not exceed 40" wide or 54" tall Additional requirements: All work must be properly finished, completely dry and ready to hang by picture wire properly secured through screw eyes or similar hardware on the back of the frame. For our display system all 2-D work must be wired for hanging. We do not accept sawtooth, clips, or other hooks. All 2-D works must be suitably framed with the exception of wraparound stretched canvas and cradleboard gesso panels. There must be no visible side staples or exposed canvas sides or edges. Wrap around canvases, which do not have staples on the sides, are permitted if painted on all four sides. The CAA Show Committee reserves the right to reject any work that does not meet the above specifications. Other Shows Artist of the Year
The Artist of the Year Show takes place March/April. To find out more about Artist of the Year please click here.Themed Shows Themed Shows occur during the summer months June/July/August and also over the Thanksgiving/Christmas/Valentine Holiday period November into February. Artists are encouraged to enter work that addresses selected themes. All works which address the theme are eligible for merchandise prizes from local businesses and art supply gift certificates.
Contact Information
For More Information Contact: Corona, CA 92878
Tel: 951-735-3226 |
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