Events
Attention Artists
Buzzworms in the Backyard
buzzworm n : a quaint, western euphemism for a rattlesnake 2 : an insistent, noisy vibration 3 : a warning sign 4 : a metaphor for a natural gas drilling rig.
~ Call for Entries ~
In 2006, Fort Worth, Texas became the first large city in the nation to allow drilling for natural gas in densely populated areas - as close as 200’ from dwellings. While relatively few may be enriched by this unprecedented event, many others are concerned about the negative impact and far-reaching implications of industrial drilling in their communities.
With drilling either underway or planned for nearly every neighborhood, issues such as safety, air and water quality, property values, destruction of natural habitat, and threats to neighborhood integrity are very real. Gas drilling companies are waging an all out advertising campaign to win public support. Many residents remain skeptical and ill at ease. Many feel powerless and resigned.
Because billions of dollars are at stake the powerful energy extraction industry aided by political interests are trying to control the debate. However, as drilling operations move deeper into residential neighborhoods and parks, many people are turning their apathy into activism.
In the grand tradition of political protest art, and participatory democracy, FWCanDo (Fort Worth Citizens Against Neighborhood Drilling Ordinance), issues a call to artists to submit works that reflect these concerns.
Artists, from Goya to Picasso to Keith Haring, to Anonymous have played a crucial role in bringing awareness and expression to the injustices of their times.
Buzzworms in the Backyard provides an opportunity for artists to publicly express their concerns about these important issues. It also encourages them, and the community, to take a closer look at the facts concerning gas drilling in Fort Worth.
To learn more, please visit:
www.fwcando.org
To learn more about protest art, please visit: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protest_art
Opening Reception:
Saturday, December 8, 2007
Fort Worth Community Art Center (Back Gallery)
1300 Gendy Street Fort Worth, Texas 76107
Sponsored by:
FWCanDo (Fort Worth Citizens Against Neighborhood Drilling Ordinance)
JUROR
Benito Huerta
Artist, co-founder and Emeritus Board Director of ArtLies, Associate Professor and Director/Curator at UTA – University of Texas at Arlington, awarded numerous public art commissions, Legend Award recipient from the Dallas Center for Contemporary Art, 2002, and focus of a recent 13 year survey at the Art Museum of South Texas, Corpus Christi and El Paso Museum of Art.
AWARDS
First Prize $500.00
Second Prize $300.00
Third Prize $150.00
Best Kid’s Awards $50.00
Judging will be based on artistic merit and originality in expressing the theme of the exhibition. There will be a young person’s category (age 6 to 17) and an artist category (18 and older).
RULES OF ENTRY
Art may be created specifically for this exhibition or existing work may be submitted as long as it reflects the theme of the exhibition. Two or three-dimensional works are accepted and may not exceed 48 inches in either dimension. Artists may enter one artwork and there will be a $10.00 entry fee. FWCanDo reserves the right to exclude submissions that do not follow size or theme guidelines. Due to space limitations, some submitted works may be excluded from exhibition. Those works must be picked up on Thursday, Dec. 6 between 9AM and 5PM. By entering the show the artist agrees to allow FWCanDo the right to use their images on it’s website and for other promotional purposes. Additionally, the FWCAC allows visitors to photograph works of art. Therefore, this work may be reproduced in publications and for publicity purposes in connection with this exhibition.
MEDIA
Open to all visual art media working within the size limitation stated above.
ELIGIBILITY
The exhibition is open to any artist living in Tarrant and adjoining counties. Works must be original and created without supervision.
PRESENTATION
All 2-D works must be suitably framed and wired for hanging. Works requiring special installation must have accompanying instructions and hardware.
DELIVERY AND PICKUP OF ARTWORK
The artist will be responsible for hand delivering the work to the Fort Worth Community Art Center on Saturday, December 1, between 10 and 5 and picking it up on Sunday, December 30, between 1 PM and 5 PM.
ENTRY FEE
Artist may enter one artwork and there will be a non-refundable fee of $10.00 per artist. Checks should be made payable to Fort Worth Can Do. Proceeds from the fee go directly to the costs of the exhibition.
SALES
20% of any sales go to the Fort Worth Community Art Center.
CALENDAR
Saturday, Dec. 1, 10AM – 5 PM Delivery of artworks to the FWCAC
Thursday, Dec. 6, 9AM - 5PM Works not selected MUST be picked up promptly at the FWCAC
Saturday, Dec. 8, 6 – 9 PM Opening, Awards ceremony at 7 PM
Saturday, Dec. 29 Last day of exhibition
Sunday, Dec. 30, 1 PM – 5 PM Works MUST be picked up promptly at the FWCAC
LIABILITY
All reasonable care will be given to the works submitted. However, all works are handled and displayed at the individual artist’s risk. The Fort Worth Community Art Center will insure the exhibition under it’s existing insurance policy which covers against all risk of physical loss or damage while on the premises during the period of the exhibition. FWCanDo will not be responsible for loss or damage to any work while in custody or transit. Works must be picked up promptly by requested dates. Artwork cannot be stored at FWCAC. Submission of an entry to this exhibition constitutes agreement on the part of the entrant to all of the above conditions.
EXHIBITION HOURS
M-F 9AM - 5PM
SAT 10AM - 5PM For further information call Don Young @ 817-731-2787 or write: FWCanDo P.O. Box 470041 Fort Worth, TX 76147
Past Events
Day of Action and Awareness
Saturday, September 24th (11am to 2pm)
Information exchange, Testimony, Exhibits, and Fun
Join us on Scenery Hill
Directions - Take Oakland Blvd. exit south from I-30 (just east of downtown FW) to Barnett St. (1800 blk.)
Go west 2 blocks to Scenery Hill Rd.
See ad to run in Star Telegram and Fort Worth Weekly (*.pdf)