A Call for Artists
The Associated Artists of Butler County Dares to present
October 26 through
November 16, 2007
In the Underground!
The oldest and strongest emotion of mankind is fear, and the oldest and strongest kind of fear is fear of the unknown.
H. P. Lovecraft
Fear is one of the primordial emotions, a holdover from a time when humans were the prey animal of dozens of predators. We experience terror from being trapped in a situation beyond our control and understanding. We feel dread and trepidation entering to someplace alien and forbidden. We experience terror being hunted by something more powerful then ourselves.
Despite the danger, people seek out these emotions through various types of media. From the earliest cave art and campfire tales to the latest movie, horror has fascinated people. We attempt to control these feelings by expressing them in a controlled fashion.
The A.A.B.C. intends to enter the forbidden with the Second Art of Horror Show. Artists using various types of media will share their visions of fear and terror. The show will be on display from October 26 through November 16 2007 in the Underground Gallery of the Art Center, renamed the Slaughterhouse.
New this year is including The Spirit Café to the Art of Horror with local writers reading their works throughout October. Also new is to host a film festival showcasing local filmmakers exploring their visions of terror.
For Opening Night, The Art of Horror encourages everyone dress for the occasion in their favorite costume. Prizes will be awarded to the best costumes.
Rules and Regulations
Deadline for entry forms and fees is Friday, October 12, 2007.
Early Bat Member Special! For AABC members only; all AABC members who turn in their entry forms and fees by Friday, October 5, 2007 will receive one entry fee waived; two entries required.
Cost of entry is $5 per piece of artwork for AABC members and $7 per piece of artwork for non AABC members. Each artist may enter up to 10 pieces of artwork.
All artwork must be original.
The Art of Horror is a juried, themed show. Artwork may have a feel to it, may represent anything with a horror/gothic/suspense theme inspired from the darkest reaches of the imagination. Think of the works of H.P. Lovecraft, Edgar Allen Poe, Steven King, Clive Barker and the rest.
This is a Horror Show; which means adult themes and subject matter could be presented. Scary subject matter is not for the faint of heart.
All media is accepted.
The Film Festival entries should be presented in a DVD or VHS format. Please include a brief synopsis of the movie.
However there are no categories, this is all open show!
Awards are Best of Show, 1st Place, 2nd Place & 3rd Place,
Work shown at the AABC in the last two years is not eligible.
All work must be labeled with your name, address, telephone number, email address (if applicable), title, price and medium. All work must remain on display until the end of the show.
All work must be ready for show. All 2d artwork must be ready to hang with wire or firmly fixed saw tooth hangers All 3d artwork, must sit securely.
Deliver artwork: Friday, October 19h from 12 pm 7 pm and Saturday, October 20th from 12 4.
Pickup artwork: Saturday, November 20th Noon – 4.
Work not picked up by November 20th will be charged a $5 fee per week for storage. Call prior to make special arrangements and we may waive this fee.
The Art Center practices professional care when handling submitted artwork; but we do not assume responsibility or liability for any artwork including but not limited to accidents, damaged work, or forces of nature.
The Art Center will retain a 30% commission on the sale of member work and 40% commission on the sale of non member work. (Membership is $30/year please call 724 283 6922 for a membership application).
Each artist is responsible for the shipping and handling of their own work.
Judge's prizes and awards will be announced to winners on Friday, October 26 in the Underground.
Make checks payable to AABC:
Write in memo Art Of Horror 2007. Mail check and entry form to: Attention: Art Of Horror Show, Art Center P.O. Box 245 Butler, PA 16003 0245
I accept the rules and conditions of the 2nd Annual Art of Horror show:
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If you are entering a film, please add the following:
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A Call for Helpers!
Can you help during the opening reception on October 26th? You can make a difference by volunteering, donating dollars towards the opening or pledging to bring in a covered dish or tray. Please check what you can help with, your help is really appreciated!
Volunteer to hang show •
Cleaning •
Pledge refreshments •
Donating Dollars $_______ towards show
Please call 724 283 6922 if you have any questions!
The Art Center
P.O. Box 245
Butler, PA 16003 0245
724 283 6922
http://www.butlerartcenter.net/
www.myspace.com/butlerartcenter
www.myspace.com/cafespirit
The Spirit Café celebrates the coming change of the year with the arrival of Halloween! Beginning Friday September 28th, The Spirit Café will be presenting music, stories, readings and other events that bring froth the mystery and terror that the season brings. The big event shall be the opening night of The Art of Horror II Friday October 26th, a showcase for all things macabre and terrifying.
September 28: The First Night: Open Mić night.
October 5: Celebrate Poe! The Gothic Horror inspired by the masters such as Poe, Lovecraft, and Shelley.
October 12: The Night of Mysteries Revealed.
October 26: The Art of Horror!! Music, art, readings, storytelling, and a film festival celebrating horror inspired art.
If you are interested in reading or performing please contact us at The Spirit Café! The café runs from 7 to 9 each Friday except for the Art of Horror when it begins at 6.
The Associated Artists of Butler County Art Center is Located Across the street from the Post Office 344 South Main Street Downtown Butler
Gallery Hours
Wednesday 12 pm 6 pm
Thursday 12 pm 6 pm
Friday 12 pm 9 pm
Saturday 12 pm 4 pm
About the Art Center
The Art Center is the oldest cultural non profit organization in the county. Our rich history began in 1934 as our intent to provide a forum for the exchange of ideas, as well as to encourage and foster the arts.
Over the past seventy years these aspirations have been met with exhibits of local and visiting artists. From 19 original members, our ranks have grown to over 300 members.
