Blur the lines of visual reality and obscure the objective in this exhibition, where shapes, lines, and colors lead outside the realm of the representational. The Art of Abstraction invites Michigan artists ages sixteen and older to showcase their expressive artwork in all mediums embodying the theme and spirit of abstract art.
The Art of Abstraction
Art Sponsor
Special thanks to 7 South Consulting for supporting this exhibition.
Dessert Sponsor
Thank you to Bakehouse 46 for providing desserts for our opening reception.
Featured Artists
This show will feature 54 unique pieces of artwork from the artists listed below.
Renee Atkinson
Jacquelyn Block
David Bowling
Linda Burnard
Winnie Chrzanowski
Andrew DeBoever
Diana Fleysher
Laurie Friedman
Lawrence Hamilton
Clark Heath
Susan Hoenle
Suzanne Jensen
Dennis Jones
Ernest Paul Kellett
Emily Kraft
Maria Latour
Cheyenne Lee
Linda Miller
Shannon Murray
Janis Ney
Andrea Novak
Nick Oliveto
Stephanie Onwenu
Pamela Peck
Sara Petry
Billy Puuri
Meike Rapp-Ullmann
Tryst Red
Nancy J. Rodwan
Ava Scanlon
Erin K. Schmidt
Adam Scott
Martin Skalski
Cari Smith-Gammicchia
Carol Socks-Parker
Lisa Spatola
Jamie Thomson
Darleen Urbanek
Eddie Vaughan
Nancy Wanchik
Ali Weadock
Bonnie Weinreich
Alejandra Zenga
Accepted Artwork
Artists will be notified of acceptance via email only on June 28th. If your work is accepted, you will receive an acceptance letter along with an artist packet that includes a contract for display and exhibit inventory sheet. These documents must be completed and returned to PCCA at the time of artwork delivery.
If your artwork is listed for sale, you must complete a Michigan W9, if one has not previously been completed, for PCCA to issue payment. PCCA will follow up directly if your artwork sells.
All accepted works must arrive to PCCA between July 14th and July 20th. Work that does not arrive by the deadline will not be included in the exhibition. Artists must bring only the accepted artwork to the gallery for the exhibition. PCCA will not accept or display any work that was not part of the jury process for selection or was not accepted into the exhibit.
Accepted artwork must be ready for display at the time of drop off. PCCA follows a strict NO WET WORK policy for exhibitions. Wet paintings or clay, frames without hanging wire, broken hanging wire, broken frames, etc., will not be accepted by PCCA staff.
Unsold artwork will be available for pick up August 25th through August 29th. Please contact us if you are unable to handle pickup during this time.
Any questions can be directed to Shaun Hayes at [email protected].
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