Mountain Morning by Mary Stahl, co–curator of the Handcrafted and Through the Lens art exhibit.
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Art ExhibitsMountain Morning by Mary Stahl, co–curator of the Handcrafted and Through the Lens art exhibit.The Gallery at Filoli is a space used by the Art Committee of the Friends of Filoli to display artwork related to Filoli Center’s mission and to foster community relationships. Enriching your visits to Filoli in 2012 will be an inspiring collection of art and decorative art exhibits. We look forward to sharing these with you, your family and your friends! 2012 Exhibition Schedule
Fremontodendron californicum Flannel Bush by Eliza Jewett. Winner of the 2012 Roth Award for distinction with an emphasis on traditional botanical art presentation. Tuesday, March 27 through Sunday, June 24 Botanical Art ExhibitThis year we celebrate our 14th Annual Botanical Art Exhibit. Filoli has been a leader in the renewal of this art form, which combines the observational skills of the scientist and the sensibility of the artist. Part of our commitment is to sponsor an annual nation–wide juried exhibition to showcase the best of botanical art. Artworks selected this year will be displayed in the Visitor and Education Center while select pieces from our three major florilegia collections: the Filoli, the Banks’ and the Highgrove, will be displayed in the historic House. Come enjoy the West Coast’s most prominent botanical art exhibition. 
Spring Creek by Jerry Barrack, co–curator of Handcrafted and Through the Lens art exhibit. CALL FOR ENTRIESTuesday, July 10 through Sunday, October 21 Handcrafted and Through the Lens: Nature Interpreted A Multiple Media Exhibit featuring 2D hanging art that is inspired by nature.“Handcrafted and Through the Lens: Nature Interpreted” will be a juried invitational exhibit of original 2D paintings and photography, including mixed media. The goal is to showcase a broad range of the forms and materials that artists employ to express themselves and to interpret their world. Juried entries must be artwork that can be hung on a wall. Minimum finished size (including frame if applicable) is 10 inches either horizontally or vertically and cannot exceed 34 inches. Paintings and wall hangings may be representational or abstract and must be appropriate for display in a public space. Entries will be judged based upon creativity, viewpoint, technical execution, and overall artistic quality. The goal is to showcase a broad range of styles and approaches to creating art. May 18, 2012: Deadline for Submissions of Entries Download a Prospectus and Entry Form. Artist RegistryFiloli hosts approximately six art exhibitions annually that vary in theme and content. With the exception of the Annual Botanical Art Exhibition and occasional larger exhibitions, they are invitational exhibitions. For invitational exhibitions, the curator invites artists from the Filoli Artist Registry, whose work fits within the theme of that particular exhibition. To become a member of the Filoli Artist Registry please send a one-page biography along with samples of your work either on a CD in JPEG or TIF format, or printed copies, two-up on 8½" x 11" sheets, to: Filoli A confirmation letter will be sent upon receipt and acceptance into the registry. For questions, please contact the Education Office at classes@filoli.org. Artist Access Days
Painting plein air during Artist Access at Filoli. Thursdays— April 19, May 24, June 21, August 16, September 20 and October 18 Filoli extends the opportunity for artists and photographers to have access to the gardens after hours. Experience the quiet beauty and stunning vistas of this rare and historical country estate. Photographers may use tripods; other artists may use easels and work in the medium of their choice. Artists provide all their own materials and storage containers for the removal of all used water and non-toxic cleaning fluids. No fluids of any type are to be disposed of at Filoli. Space is limited, pre-registration is highly recommended. Fee: per day: $20 for members; $25 for non–members. |
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