CAI 21st Annual Show, Tonight!

It's time for the 21st Annual CAI show. In addition to showcasing our member and non-member pieces, we'll have performers, food, and beverages at our May 6th CAI Friday Art Walk opening.

Details:

WHERE:
Bizarre Monkey Studios
985 Santa Fe Drive
Denver, CO 80204

WHEN:
Show runs Friday May 6th, 6pm-10pm through May 27th
Opening Reception: May 6, 6-10pm
Closing Reception and artwork pick up: May 27th 6-10pm
(artwork may be picked up at the end of the closing reception)

Attendees get to vote for their Top 5 Favorite pieces, on the night of the opening, and awards will go to the pieces which receive the most votes.

RSVP on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=141136359293565

CAI Call for Art Entries: High 5

Hello CAI members, former members and friends,

It's time for the 21st Annual CAI show. We'll have performers, food and beverages at our May 6th CAI Friday Art Walk opening and May 27th closing party.

Special Announcement: Like Last year this year's show will have our audience viewers voting on their
favorite top five artistic pieces. And the winning top CAI member image will be our featured artwork for the June Denver Chalk Art Festival chalk drawing! Thousands of cameras will be clicking at Larimer Square, so enter your best and invite your guests!

This is one of the best benefits of CAI membership-to enter your pieces without fees-if in early! If not already a current member, please renew now. We have so many great seminars, events, camaraderie and creative peer networking.

We need your art entry info online by April 26th. Late folks who want to pay extra have until May 3rd. Looking forward to our CAI 21st Annual High 5 show to be one of our best!


-Che' Rippinger, CAI Board Advisor



GET YOUR ARTWORK READY!* GET NOTICED!

We're creating big buzz this year for the big annual CAI show this May. Join us for our 21st Annual CAI Illustration Show at Bizarre Monkey Studio.

*Free Earlybird Entry for CAI Members! (before April 26th)

Call For Entries - Annual CAI Show: The High 5 Exhibit

SAVE THE DATE: Opening Night - Friday, May 6th from 6-10 pm
Bizarre Monkey Studio

985 Santa Fe Dr.

Denver, CO 80204

CAI SHOW: Opening Friday

Opening This Friday, May 7th, 6 - 10pm

2ND HIGH 5 EXHIBIT and 20th Annual Colorado Alliance of Illustrator's Show

Anam Cara Living Arts Studio, 445 S. Saulsbury Street (Block 7 Belmar), Lakewood, CO 80214

This is a FREE event! You are invited to come to the 20th Annual Colorado Alliance of Illustrators Exhibit. Once again, we are letting the attendees on opening night vote for their top 5 favorite pieces. The voting will end around 9 pm and at 9:30, the top 5 pieces of the show will be announced. There will be FREE food and drink. Beer provided by the Del Norte Brewing Company. Also sponsored in part by AIGA Colorado and Art Directors Club of Denver.

We need your art entry info online by April 26th. Late folks who want to pay extra have until May 3rd.

http://www.allianceofillustrators.com/content.aspx?page_id=87&club_id=651408&item_id=127120

If you registered to be in the show, please deliver artwork with any of your promotional materials (business cards, flyers, etc...) to Anam Cara Living Arts Studio & Gallery (445 S. Saulsbury St., Lakewood, CO 80226) by Wednesday, May 5th... noon - 7 pm. Artwork may be picked up Friday, June 11th after the closing party, which will be from 6 pm - 9 pm.

CAI Annual Show: High 5

Calling All Colorado Illustrators to Participate in Annual Show Opening night and receiption: Friday, May 7th, 6-10 pm All judging will take place the evening of the opening reception by all attendees "people's choice" vote. The top 5 pieces of the show will be announced at 9:00 pm, and awards will be handed out. The piece receiving the TOP votes will be featured and recreated by the CAI for the annual La Piazza del Arte chalk art festival the weekend of June 5th! All pieces sold can be picked up at the Closing Reception, and sales proceeds are remitted in full to the exhibiting artist. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Deadline for early-bird registration: 4/26/10 (CAI members free) Drop-dead date: 5/3/10 (same date as drop-off) Opening Reception: 5/7/10 6-10 pm, People's Choice Voting, awards at 9 pm Closing Reception: 6/11/10 6-9 pm, art pick-up at 9 - 10 pm REGISTER NOW! When: Friday, May 7, 2010, 6:00 PM until Friday, Jun 11, 2010, 10:00 PM Where: Anam Cara Living Arts Studio & Gallery http://www.anamcarastudiogallery.com/ 445 S. Saulsbury St. Lakewood, CO 80214 720-933-3813 Registration: Required Payment: Payment In Advance Only Event Rules: Eligibility: Illustration work by artists, created between January 2009 and May 2010, published or unpublished, submitted by professionals or students. CAI Members may enter up to TWO entries free until April 26th. After April 26th, each piece entered is $5.00. Non-professionals / Associates may enter up to TWO entries @ $20.00 each. Non-member students may enter one entry at $5.00 each. Drop dead drop off for art is Monday, May 3rd by 7 pm. Please RSVP your name, short background bio (2-3 sentences), and art info (quantity, size, description). If you are interested in having one of your images advertised with/for the show, please get us a small electronic file of your image by May 3rd. All pieces must be framed and ready to hang. Work should not exceed 26 inches in width or height and must be wire hung (not saw tooth). Artwork may be rejected if it does not reach a standard judged by CAI as acceptable. Please deliver artwork with any of your promotional materials (business cards, flyers, etc...) to Anam Cara Living Arts Studio & Gallery (445 S. Saulsbury St., Lakewood, CO 80226) on Monday, May 3rd, noon - 7 pm. Artwork may be picked up Friday, June 11th after the closing party, which will be from 6 pm - 9 pm. Please be sure to submit all required information about your art pieces to assure that the gallery can insure your piece(s). Registrants & Fees: Registrant Fee Fee After 4/26/2010 CAI Member No Fee $ 10.00 Non-Member Professional $ 40.00 $ 40.00 Non-member Student $ 10.00 $ 10.00

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REGISTER NOW!

For more info visit: http://www.allianceofillustrators.com

Comicfest 2010

Comicfest is Denver’s annual celebration of the comic book industry! In it’s first year Comicfest is looking to become an event to remember for fans in the Rocky Mountain Region with the goal of bringing a greater awareness of the comic book medium.

When:	Friday, Apr 16, 2010, 6:00 PM until Sunday, Apr 18, 2010, 4:00 PM
Where:	Hilton Garden In, Denver Tech Center 7675 East Union Ave Denver, CO 80237
Additional Info:	http://www.denvercomicfest.com/
	Professional Events

Breaking Into The Illustrated Children's Book Market

Published Children's Book illustrators and authors talk about how they broke into the industry, what works and doesn't, and offer tips for success in a competitive market via an informative Q&A panel. Panelists include Patrick Loehr, Joyce M. Turley, Jeff Crosby and Shelly Ann Jackson.

Sign up now! (CAI Members are FREE)

In 2007, Patrick Loehr's debut children’s book, Mucumber McGee and the Half-Eaten Hot Dog(HarperCollins publishers) was nominated for the Borders Original Voices Award. In 2006 he was named a “Top 40” digital artist by the Los Angeles Center for Digital Art. Loehr has since released a sequel to Mucumber McGee along with a Japanese language edition of the book, and become the department chair of the Art and New Media Design department at the community College of Aurora.

Award winning illustrator Joyce Mihran Turley, specializes in presenting scientifically accurate images of nature with a painterly style and colorful palette. Published by the Grand Canyon Association, Animals Count in Grand Canyon National Park is her latest book release. It introduces young children to the engaging animals and scenery of the park. Joyce's current projects include The Totally Out There Guide to Glacier National Park, a comprehensive illustrated guide to the park for older students, and One Night in the Everglades, a book detailing current research efforts to return the Everglades to a more sustainable condition. Her loon and osprey illustrations are featured in a series of books for children published by Mountain Press Publishing.

Jeff Crosby and Shelley Ann Jackson are husband and wife author/illustrators who work both individually and collaboratively. Jeff and Shelley each hold BFA degrees in Communication Design from the University of North Texas and MFA degrees in Illustration as Visual Essay from the School of Visual Arts. They have been illustrating professionally since 1997. Their work has appeared in newspapers, magazines, book covers, picture books, posters, greeting cards and advertisements. In his solo career, Jeff has illustrated six picture books. The couple’s love of dogs inspired them to try their hand at writing in their first collaborative children’s book, Little Lions, Bull Baiters & Hunting Hounds: A History of Dog Breeds, which they also illustrated and designed. Little Lions was awarded a grant from the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators and was named 2008 juvenile nonfiction book of the year by ForeWord Magazine. Together Jeff and Shelley illustrated the Revolutionary War picture book Upon Secrecy, written by Selene Castrovilla. They are currently at work on a sequel to Little Lions called Harness Horses, Bucking Broncos & Pit Ponies: A History of Horse Breeds and Jeff is in the contract phase of his next solo book with Hyperion. Jeff and Shelley live in Castle Rock with their daughter and three dogs.

Sign up now! (CAI Members are FREE)

The HIGH 5 Exhibit

SAVE THE DATE: OPENING NIGHT - Friday, May 15th, 6 - 10 pm
The HIGH 5 Exhibit
Ink Lounge Gallery
445 S Saulsbury St (Block 07, Belmar, CO)

You are invited to come to the 19th Annual Colorado Alliance of Illustrators Exhibit. We will be doing something a little different this year. We are letting the attendees on opening night to vote for their top 5 favorite pieces. The voting will end around 9 pm and at 9:30, the top 5 pieces of the show will be announced. There will be food and drink. We are looking for illustrators to submit work and for volunteers to help with hanging the show and to help the night of the opening.

Please contact Steve Schader at steveschader@eagleyecreative.com or call 720.981.8655.

More info: http://www.allianceofillustrators.org/ or: http://www.inkloungegallery.com/pages/exhibits.html

Map: http://maps.google.com/maps?q=445+S+Saulsbury+St,+Denver,+CO+80226,+USA&ie=UTF8&z=16&iwloc=addr&om=1

La Piazza dell'Arte - CAI's 3rd Annual

Colorado Alliance of Illustrators: Patsi Pohle, John Francis & Che'
(artist Lonnie Allen not pictured) at 2008 La Piazza Dell'Arte
Original illustration design by John Francis: Urban submarine periscope breaking through concrete--which had to get the USS Larimer (art on Larimer Square) moniker, because passers by just didn't get it, even though they thought it was "really cool."

Reviews and pictures from previous years.

Lead Heads at the Lounge

May 2 - 30, 2008

18th Annual Colorado Alliance of Illustrators Members Show.

We had almost 90 pieces of illustrated art from over 40 Colorado illustrators and 200 people attending on opening night!

AIGA Colorado, Art Director's Club of Denver and the New Denver Ad Club partnered together this year to sponsor, promote and recognize Colorado illustrators.

Ink Lounge Gallery + Anam Cara Living Arts Studio and Gallery
Studios H & B on Block 7 in Belmar
445 South Saulsbury Street
Lakewood, CO 80226

*You can see more photos by Stu Alden from the show and artwork here.*

Infamous Friday Creative Get-Together

April 11th - Creative Hang Out
CAI member Steve Schader of Eagle Eye Creative hosted our April Colorado Alliance of Illustrators Social Gathering at the Candlelight Taverne Bar & Grille. See more pictures.

Handle With Care & Full Fathom Five

Members of CAI gathered at the Plus Gallery (2350 Lawrence Street) on March 21st to absorbed presentations at the by talented artists Riva Sweetrocket and Peter Illig. Both use giant canvases to communicate the finer sensibilities of illustration human emotion, tension, with limited color palettes.

Riva Sweetrocket is a contemporary pastel artist based in Denver, Colorado. Her recent work consists
of large-scale soft pastel paintings on paper. She often portrays beautiful, fantastic or spirited elements encountering struggle, passion, hidden desires or challenge. Her work is about the beauty and the insanity within each of us that we too often conceal."
www.sweetrocket.com


Peter Illig's works are analogies for human emotions and experiences - American psychological landscapes - reflecting how we think of several things at once. He layers images borrowed from film, TV and cyberspace and his own experience like a coded language of symbols to express his ideas and feelings. His work can be seen in several Colorado galleries, and in private and corporate collections around the world. www.peterillig.com

More on the GalleryExhibit

Jazz at Jacks: Hot Jazz on a Cool Night

A fun, relaxing night for CAI at Jazz @ Jack's with members from other creative groups such as the ASIFA, ASMP, DPC, and SPJ. The Ultraphonic Jazz Orchestra was outstanding and played a tribute song to our fearless leader and CAI president, Ché Rippinger.

More event pictures by Stan Yan here!

Find out about future Jazz events at:
http://jazzatjacks.com/

CAI Children's Illustrators team with SCBWI for Gallery Presentation

Illustrated Books

~ a gallery show presenting the works
of 11 Illustrators of Children's Books ~

March 3, 2008 - April 25, 2008
Opening Reception Friday March 7 from 5 - 7 PM

Madison and Main Gallery
927 16th Street
Greeley, CO .351.6201

Meet award-winning Colorado Based Children's Book Illustrators

Opening Reception on March 7, 2008 from 5 - 7 pm
- Framed original artwork,
- Illustrated children's books (signed by the artist) -
- Limited edition fine art prints -
- Notecards and other merchandise -
will be available at the gallery throughout the duration of the show

Participating Illustrators of the Rocky Mountain Chapter of SCBWI* include:

• Roberta Collier-Morales
• Danlyn Iantorno (CAI)
  
• Gary Raham
• Cherish Flieder (CAI)
  
• Lori Kiplinger-Pandy
• Sarah Tommer
• Kristi Foster Hill (CAI)
  
• Pamela McCarville
• Joyce Mihran Turley
• Benjamin Hummel (CAI)
  
• Nancee Jean McClure

CAI = Current Colorado Alliance of Illustrator Members.
*SCBWI is the acronym for the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators http://www.rmcscbwi.org/

What does censorship mean to your artistic freedoms?

On January 8, 2007, an exciting, opinionated panel discussion of the censorship issue in the Arts took place with the members of the Colorado Alliance of Illustrators

How does censorship affect you and your art? Does the Patriot Act impede your First Amendment right of free speech or expression? If you choose to do art that is 'controversial' or 'political' in nature, how are you protected by law from censorship or harassment? These questions and more were passionately discussed at the first meeting of the Colorado Alliance of Illustrators for 2008.

Moderated by: Michael McGrath, the Denver/Front Range representative for the National Coalition Against Censorship (NCC)

Featuring: Gayla Lemke, Lakewood artist and Ed Ramey, Colorado Lawyers for the Arts.

Magazine Art Directors Meet, Greet & Peek with CAI Illustrators

CAI's meeting with the magazines on Tuesday, November 13, was part panel discussion, part portfolio pitch. CAI members got a chance to hear what magazine people are seeking, and a 2 minute portfolio flip though with each. Everyone got a heads up on some great publications, while they get to see some of Denver area's best/hot illustrative talent.

Revews were held by 5280's art director Mike Leister, Denver Woman Magazine's editor Judy Taylor, Colorado Singles Resource Guide & Singlocity.com's publisher & editor Beth Anderson, and Advertising and Marketing Review's publisher/editor/multi-hatted media mogul Ken Custer.

See more of Stan Yan's event photo's here.

Dr. Sketchy's Anti-Art Salon (Hang Out and Draw Night)

At Lannie's Clocktower Caberet at 16th & Arapahoe in Denver, Vivienne VaVoom presents a different model each month for you to sketch, ink, shoot photographs of, or just doodle with crayons. Drink specials and fun music accompany the arrival of your inner Picasso!

A small contingent of CAI members joined the October Dr. Sketchy's Anti-Art Hang Out and Draw Night on October 15th. This month's event featured a talented and acrobatic burlesque dancer and a nice-sized group of very enthusiastic and talented illustrators, despite going up against the Rockies baseball game that night. See more photos by Stan Yan of this event.

See what others are saying about this event. . .

CAI Summer BBQ Bash

Aug. 25, 2007 - what a blast! Around 40 people in attendance at the home of new/returning CAI president, Che' Rippinger. Hit of the party: Russian artist Ksenia and 2 fellow fun east German friends came as a walking and working slot machine to celebrate the "Vegas, Baby!" theme.

Cheryl Phelps Licensing Workshops

Participating CAI members got a very fun and informative look at the world of art liscensing on Sept 15&16 in Boulder, Colorado.

We learned about:
•How to Get Your Art, Illustrations, Photography and Designs onto Greeting Cards and Other Products
•Self Promotion- Getting A Rep or Doing Your Own PR
•Trade Shows and Marketing Your Artwork
•LICENSING your Art for Long Term Profits
•Copyright and Contracts-Protect Your Rights
•Trends, Ideas and Motivation
•Manufacturing Your Own Product Line or Freelance Licensing
•Crossover to New Markets of Revenue for Your Visual Images
If you missed it and want more info on this exciting field, contact Cheryl Phelps.

International Illustrator Etienne Delessert . . .

Etienne Delessert, recognized as one of the finest contemporary illustrators today, has over 80 children's books to his credit, many of them translated into 14 languages with more than four million copies sold around the world. We were thrilled to have him present sessions at the 2007 Rocky Mtn Fall Conference, Sept. 8-9 for both SCBWI members and participating CAI members. Etienne's work has been featured in leading magazines, newspapers and animated films. His paintings, sculptures and posters are shown extensively throughout the United States and Europe. Born in Switzerland in 1941, he's a self-taught artist whose career spans over three decades - he's been called the "father of modern children's picture books." His colorful creatures, fantastic landscapes and use of posing imaginary characters next to the familiar create a sense of wonder and sophistication that delight both children and adults. The first book to win him acclaim in the 1960's - The Endless Party, was followed by countless others. Some additional titles of his books are: Story Number One, How the Mouse...., A Long Long Song, Ashes, Ashes, Dance!, The Seven Dwarfs, Who Killed Cock Robin, Hungry For Numbers, A Was An Apple Pie, Alphabet, and Humpty Dumpty The American Society of Illustrators has awarded him thirteen gold and twelve silver medals. He won the 1996 Hamilton King Award, has had two one-man retrospectives - one hung at the Musee des Arts Decoratifs - in the Louvre, and another in 1991 in Rome which then traveled to Switzerland, France, Canada and America.

CAI's 2nd Annual - La Piazza Dell'Arte

June 23 & 24, 2007 marked our 2nd Annual La Piazza Dell'Arte Street Painting.
CAI members got together on the streets of Larimer Square for this annual Italian festival. Artists from all over converge to cover the pavement with beautiful, yet temporary chalk drawings. Our "masterpiece" was a tribute to the father of American illustration, Howard Pyle. True to our pirate painting, several members came in costume and were a hit with the strolling art enthusiasts, and kids, too. CAI members Benjamin Hummel & Cherish Flieder recreated a classic Rockwell at the event, just a few squares over.

VP Cherish Flieder & Pirate Prez Ché at La Piazza Del'Arte on a boiling hot pavement day on Larimer Square's street painting festival--an ode to Howard Pyle (Colorado Alliance of Illustrators "square" for the event) June '07.


Benjamin Hummel & VP Cherish Flieder recreate Norman Rockwell's tribute to a first love.