Wednesday, August 19, 2015

2nd Annual 'Collaborations and Mixed Mediums'

It's coming!
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The 2nd Annual 'Collaborations and Mixed Mediums' Charitable Fine Art Exhibition 
- Look for more information in the coming weeks -
Dates, Call to Artists, and Event Details to be announced.
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(Fall of 2016)

(details of artworks from the 1st Annual event)

Tuesday, March 17, 2015

Final Opportunity to View 'Collaborations and Mixed Mediums' at the CCE!

'Collaborations and Mixed Mediums' is coming to a close.  
- The final week of this exhibition is 3/16 to 3/23 -
Works range in medium, price and size.
Sales from the exhibition help fund the CCE's mission in educating children through the Arts.
and helps our Local Artists who hand crafted all of the works in the exhibition.
CCE Hours
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Monday-Thursday 8am-7pm
Friday 8am-5pm
 
THANK YOU! for a Successful Opening Night and Exhibition.  We look forward to our next production which will hopefully be soon to follow.

Jonathon Ortiz-Smykla and Evelyn Ortiz Smykla
OSGS Gallery (Northwood Village)
www.OSGSart.com / OSGSart@hotmail.com / 561-833-2223

Sunday, March 8, 2015

Opening Night Success!!

Opening Night was a HUGE Success!

Thank you to all of the participating Artists, the CCE and our Sponsors for ensuring that this event was so successful.  Thank you to everyone that supported the vision and the those that helped implement the exhibition.
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Here's a few pictures of Opening Night setup and early action.  We raised a bundle for the CCE and Sold Art!  It's time now to support the exhibition viewing through the month of March.  You can still view and buy the works on exhibit Monday through Friday at the CCE.

Thank You!!

(Time Lapse Video of Opening Night Preparations)

(Opening Night Preparations)

Event Photos and Video Still To Come!! Stay Tuned!

Thursday, March 5, 2015

This Saturday, March 7th at 6pm!

 
'Collaborations and Mixed Mediums' is finally happening this Saturday, March 7th (6pm-9pm) with an Opening Reception filled with Art, Music, Entertainment, Food and Drink.  Don't miss out on this spectacular event Hosted by our Charitable Partner the Center for Creative Education and presented by the Host Gallery OSGS (Ortiz-Smykla | Gallery-Studio).

Over 30 Artists with around 80 Works of Art to be exhibited for the month of March to benefit the CCE's mission in educating children through the Arts.  A $10 suggested entry donation and sales directly benefiting the CCE.  Come out to learn more about the CCE, Northwood Village and the talented Artists that surround Palm Beach County.

Your entry fee will also include a raffle ticket to be included in a drawing for special prizes! 
Live Artists sponsored by ChristArt Creations and Harold's Coffee Lounge will be offering Artworks created during the event as part of the raffle items.

We hope to see you this Saturday at the CCE!!
425 24th St., West Palm Beach, FL 33407 (Northwood Village)

Thank you,

Jonathon Ortiz-Smykla
OSGSart@hotmail.com

Sunday, March 1, 2015

It's Time! Saturday, March 7th Opening Night!


We have arrived!  This is the countdown week to 'Collaborations and Mixed Mediums'.  What started as a vision to highlight Collaborative Artworks has grown into much, much more.  The Center for Creative Education (CCE) helped pave the way for this exhibition as a Charitable Partner and as the host event space.  Expanding the exhibition from solely Collaborative works to incorporate works of other mediums allows the exhibition portion of the event to visually captivate attendees on differing areas of our Local Art Scene.  Ultimately over 30 visual Artists have contributed around 80 Works of Art which will be on exhibit.  Most importantly is that sale proceeds from the exhibition contribute to the CCE;

The Center for Creative Education is a non-profit, arts-based, educational organization that brings learning to life for students by engaging them in hands on, multi-dimensional learning. We use visual, performing and language arts to enhance student’s knowledge of traditional subjects. So painting, music and dance are used to increase mastery of literacy, math and science. We work with more than 12,000 students all over Palm Beach County, mainly in disadvantaged communities.  At our Center in the Northwood Village area of West Palm Beach we provide art classes to children and adults on a sliding scale.

The Opening Reception is primed to be an entertaining and visually fulfilling evening with Live Music, Live Art, Food, Drinks and Surprises.  All of this is only possible because of our generous Sponsors that have valued the vision, effort and cause.  Not only is this event raising awareness and funding for the CCE but the majority of sponsorship and offerings during the opening reception will be highlighted Northwood Village merchants and supporters.  Northwood Village has quickly become an Art hub not to be overlooked.  Northwood Village is home to Vintage wares, Antiques, Boutiques, Galleries, Coffee, Salons, and trending local Restaurants.  It's the Small Business collaboration on a daily basis that is helping Northwood Village become one of West Palm Beach's prime destination spots for locals and visitors alike.

Time to make your plans to attend, gather friends and family to help show respect for the values of Local Art, Small Business and Charity working in collaboration to bring you 'Collaborations and Mixed Mediums' a Charitable Fine Art Exhibition.

Opening Night - Saturday, March 7th (6pm-9pm)
                            *A suggested $10 donation at entry*
                            at the Center for Creative Education (Northwood Village)
                                     - 425 24th Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33407

Exhibition Dates - March 7th to March 27th
                            at the Center for Creative Education (Northwood Village)
                                     - 425 24th Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33407

Participating Sponsors (in no particular order)
Tito's Handmade Vodka, A.T.B. Fine Artists, ChrisArt Creations, Lot 23, West Palm Beach CRA, Table 427, Onli Premium Sparkling Beverage, Easel Art Supply Center (Lake Park, FL), Preferred Parking Solutions, C-Keys Recording and Vinyl, Harold's Coffee Lounge, OSGS (Ortiz-Smykla | Gallery-Studio), PureHoney Magazine, The Rickie Report, and the individuals who have lent their time and efforts to see this event come to fruition.

THANK YOU!!!

Jonathon Ortiz-Smykla
 

Wednesday, February 11, 2015

Look for 'Collaborations and Mixed Mediums' in these Art Publications!

We extend our appreciation for Ad space in PureHoney Magazine and in The Rickie Report
for 'Collaborations and Mixed Mediums' with Opening Night on Saturday, March 7th 6pm.
Mark Your Calendars!!
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PureHoney Magazine

&

The Rickie Report


Tuesday, February 10, 2015

Current List of Exhibiting Artists
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Gary Antonio
Ilene Adams
 Carolyn Austin
Christian Bentall
 Deborah Bigeleisen
Caron Bowman 
 Steven Brouse
 Anthony Burks, Sr.
 Pamela Carman
 Megan Castellon
 Robert Catapano
Michael Claren
 Dugg Desjardins
Gregory Dillard
 Reed Dixon
 Judy Eisinger
 Tammy Frand
 Nicole Galluccio
Durga Garcia
Janet Gold
 Jeff Green
Deborah Gregg
 Anthony Hernandez
 Andrea Huffman
 Irene Jalowayski
 Bill Jones
Helen Kagan
 Mark Lesser
 Eduardo Mendieta
 Craig McInnis
 Susan Oakes
 Evelyn Ortiz Smykla
Jonathon Ortiz-Smykla
Juan Plaza
James Rabidoux
Patricia Schwimmer
 Judith Shah
 Joanne Slattery
Edward Trujillo
Betty Wilson
Liz Wisewood
and more!!

Thursday, February 5, 2015

March 7th Opening Reception!

Next Up, March 7th Opening Reception for 'Collaborations and Mixed Mediums'

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It's going to be an evening filled with Live Entertainment, Drinks and Food.  Hosted by the Center for Creative Education in their spacious, new building in the heart of Northwood Village.
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A very special Thank You goes out to our Sponsors for their contributions to this event:
Anonymous Donor (Red Carpet)
ATB Fine Artists (Continuum Gallery)
ChrisArt Creations (Northwood Village)
C-Keys Recording and Vinyl (Northwood Village)
CRA (West Palm Beach Community Redevelopment Agency)
Easel Art Supply (West Palm Beach, Lake Park)
Harold's Coffee Lounge (Northwood Village)
Lot 23 (Northwood Village)
Onli Premium Sparkling Beverages
OSGS Gallery (Northwood Village)
Preferred Parking
Table 427 (Northwood Village)

--  e-mail OSGSart@hotmail.com for questions / comments  --

Friday, January 30, 2015

Artwork Entry Deadline! Updated Sponsorship!!

Tomorrow, Saturday January 31st is the deadline for Art Submissions!!!  Act Fast.  
Contact OSGSart@hotmail.com with entry information 
and/or PayPal entry fee to OSGSart@hotmail.com, or mail in.

We are giving a Warm Welcome to Two (2) Sponsorship Additions!

A.T.B Fine Artists
Their special contributions to Collaborative efforts hosted by Continuum Gallery (501 Fern St., Suite 103), Downtown West Palm Beach, FL.

and

Harold's Coffee Lounge
Their special contribution of Coffee Beverages and Event Support.

and

ChrisArt Creations
Special Event Coordination and Support.

Friday, January 23, 2015

Collaboration Opportunity at Continuum Gallery during ArtPalmBeach Week!

Trina Slade-Burks and Anthony Burks, Sr. of Continuum West Palm Beach are collaborating with OSGS Gallery for 'Collaborations and Mixed Mediums.'
Here's a Free opportunity to collaborate on canvas with other area Artists on Sunday, January 25th, 2015 within the active Continuum space located at 501 Fern St., Suite 103.  
Contact Trina Slade-Burks at dize@bellsouth.net to inquire.

Jonathon Ortiz-Smykla of OSGS Gallery delivered Large 6'x4' canvases to Continuum this week (as provided by 'Collaborations and Mixed Mediums' event sponsor 
Easel Art Supply Center, Lake Park).  
The finished collaboration works will be presented at Continuum and then will be Highlighted on March 7th, 2015 at the Center for Creative Education as part of the Charitable Fine Art Exhibition 'Collaborations and Mixed Mediums' during the Opening Reception and month-long exhibition.

Artists to enjoy a 60/40 split (60% to Artists) to accompany sales of the artworks.  
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General entries for 'Collaborations and Mixed Mediums' are still open to the public until January 31st.  Artists may submit collaborative or mixed media works directly to OSGS Gallery at OSGSart@hotmail.com.
Entry Fee and Payment Options:
$15 for Up to Two (2) submitted works
$5 for each additional submitted work
Payment:
Payment can be made via PayPal at OSGSart@hotmail.com
or
Send a Check, payable to
OSGS
500 Northwood Rd.
Unit 1
West Palm Beach, FL 33404

Monday, January 12, 2015

ART CALL! Deadline is January 31st. Enter Now!!


Call to Artists!

Here's a few things to keep in mind as you Enter your Works.

Art Call Deadline - January 31st, 2015

Entry Fee and Payment Options:
$15 for Up to Two (2) submitted works
$5 for each additional submitted work
Payment:
Payment can be made via PayPal at OSGSart@hotmail.com
or
Send a Check, payable to
OSGS
500 Northwood Rd.
Unit 1
West Palm Beach, FL 33404

Entries:
Images of submitted works to be sent via email to OSGSart@hotmail.com or mailed to the above address along with payment.
Entry images must be in .jpeg, .tiff, or .pdf format and no smaller than 100dpi and no larger than 2MB in size (images may be used in promotional materials).
Please specify in your Entry email your method of payment, your PayPal address if applicable, so we can match your entry with your payment.

Works to be accepted:
- Open Medium Collaborative Works
- Mixed Media Works (these entries do not have to be
collaborative efforts amongst 2 or more artists, but highlight
collaborative mediums within the work)
- 3D Works (free standing or artist provided pedestal for
exhibition)
- Indoor/Outdoor Installations (please contact host email for
needs prior to submitting)

**All submitted 2D or hanging works must be wired and ready for hanging, loose flat work not framed (I.e. prints, photographs, etc..) will not be acceptable entries.**

Art Call Deadline - January 31st, 2015
Selected Artists will be notified of acceptance on or around Friday, February 13th.

Monday, January 5, 2015

ART CALL AND EVENT DETAIL UPDATES!!!!

SCROLL DOWN FOR THE LATEST SPONSORSHIP ADDITIONS, 
ART CALL ENTRY DETAILS,
& EVENT DETAILS!
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ART CALL ENDS ON JANUARY 31st.
OPENING NIGHT RECEPTION IS SATURDAY, MARCH 7th, 2015!
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WE ARE SEEKING COLLABORATIVE ARTWORKS AND A MIX OF ARTWORK MEDIA
FOR EVENT EXHIBITION.
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This is a Charitable Fine Art Exhibition.  email Inquiries and Comments to OSGSart@hotmail.com

Newly Added Sponsorship!! Onli Premium Sparkling Water Beverage!!

Taste is everything. When the great chefs of our time combine ingredients, they lay out an intricate palate of tastes that expand upon each other to shape a culinary masterpiece. Onli™ Beverages are created in the same way; with a mission to transform a drink from a mere accompaniment to a feature taste sensation! Free from artificial ingredients and made with the intent to be savored rather than served as a “functional” beverage, recipes for onli™ Beverages embody a variety of complimentary flavors that stimulate the senses and enliven your spirit. Each of our beverages are lightly carbonated, because at the end of the day, life is meant to sparkle!
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Notice the complexity of flavor and simplicity of delight. Our carefully combined textures influence each other, distinct note upon distinct note, to achieve a new standard of elevated taste. Enjoy your onli™ Beverage on its own, as part of a visionary cocktail creation, or paired with your favorite foods. Sip back and enjoy!

SCROLL DOWN FOR ART CALL ENTRY DETAILS!!!