BLUE LINE ENTERTAINS A CROWD ON 3RD SATURDAY - PHOTO SHOW WINNERS ANNOUNCED

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

                                                                                                                                                           

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Beth Rohlfes

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(916) 783-4117

Blue Line entertains a crowd on 3^rd Saturday

Photo Show Winners Announced

 ROSEVILLE, CA, January 18, 2011 — More than 300 visitors gathered at the Blue Line Gallery on Saturday to celebrate the openings of three new exhibits and to hear who won the awards in the gallery’s 2011 Open Photography Exhibition. 

Juror Lewis Kemper left regrets for not being able to meet all the “talented photographers whose work was accepted” into the Photography Exhibition, but curator Beth Rohlfes passed along Kemper’ “congratulations to all the winners and to all of those who made this the highest quality show I have ever had the privilege of judging!” Tim Fleming of Petaluma accepted the $300 Best of Show award for his enlarged color photo of leaves and sea pods in “Lanterns #3.” Merit awards went to Roseville’s John Johnson; Bob Towery from Granite Bay; Bob Perrin, Auburn; Jim Klein, Citrus Heights; David Robertson, Davis; and Richard Ashby of Sacramento.

Saturday’s visitors lingered long to enjoy the relaxed strains of blues band, Breez, share in enlightened conversation and learn from artist demonstrations by Maliheh Bartolomeo and Debbie Gualco, exhibitors in the “New Beginnings” show. Guests Bob and Penny Cooley were pleasantly surprised to encounter the fine work from Cooley Middle School students in the Children’s Gallery.  All three exhibits will continue in the gallery through February 12.

WHO:                    Photographers, Member Artists and Middle School Students

WHAT:                  Three Great Exhibits - Photography Winners Announced

WHEN:                 January 15 – February 12, 2011; hours, Tues-Sat, 10-5

WHERE:                Blue Line Gallery, 405 Vernon Street, Suite 100, Roseville

WHY:                    To showcase fine art for the community

COST:                    FREE admission; artwork for sale

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CALL TO ARTISTS - DEADLINE EXTENDED!

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CALL TO ARTISTS - DEADLINE EXTENDED!
Roseville Arts Invites Artists to Enter its Juried Member Exhibition
Opening at the Blue Line Gallery in March

ROSEVILLE, CA, January 11, 2011—Roseville Arts invites visual artists to enter its 2011 Juried Membership Exhibition, scheduled to open at the Blue Line Gallery on March 1, 2010.

The deadline has been extended to January 29, 2011, for new and renewing members of Roseville Arts Blue Line Gallery to enter the exhibit for FREE. Juror Elaine O’Brien, professor of modern and contemporary art history and criticism at California State University at Sacramento, will select artwork for the exhibit, which will open to the public on March 1. Membership options and the complete exhibit prospectus with online submission are available at www.rosevillearts.org. Questions call 916.783.4117.

With membership the Blue Line Gallery offers its artists exciting benefits, including free exhibiting opportunities; a webpage on the online Directory of Artists; higher commissions on sales; discounts on national juried show entry, workshops, lectures and programs; monthly artist e-news and more.

WHO: Visual Artists
WHAT: CALL TO ARTISTS – Juried Membership Exhibition at Roseville Arts Blue Line Gallery
WHEN: Entry deadline extended to January 29, 2011. Exhibiting March 1 - April 2, 2011
WHERE: Blue Line Gallery, 405 Vernon Street, Roseville, CA 95678
WHY: To offer exhibition and sales opportunities for Roseville Arts Member Artists
FEE: FREE to member artists

ABOUT ELAINE O’BRIEN
Elaine O’Brien has served as professor of modern and contemporary art history and criticism in the Art Department at California State University at Sacramento since 1998. She earned her Ph.D. in Art History at City University of New York in 1997 and holds B.A.’s in studio art and art history and her M. A. in Art History from San Diego State. O’Brien taught contemporary art history and criticism at New York’s School of Visual Arts and City University before arriving at CSUS. She is currently editing a non-Western modern art anthology textbook and lectures widely on subjects in her area of expertise. She has served as director of the CSUS Festival of the Arts annual art history symposia since 2004; has been awarded multiple research grants; and has served as juror for the California Art Council Fellowship Award, Humboldt State University Student Exhibition and the California State Fair.

ALSO AT THE BLUE LINE IN March
2011 High School Student Show opens March 15

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2010 VOTED READERS' CHOICE BEST GALLERY, ROSEVILLE STYLE MAGAZINE
Roseville Arts’ Blue Line Gallery is a non-profit community center for the arts. Further information can be found on the website: www.rosevillearts.org or by calling (916) 783-4117.

NEW BEGINNINGS AT THE BLUE LINE

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NEW BEGINNINGS AT THE BLUE LINE
Artists Start 2011 off with Fresh New Work

ROSEVILLE, CA, January 5, 2011—New and renewing member artists of Roseville Arts Blue Line Gallery will celebrate the New Year with “New Beginnings,” an exhibit opening at the Gallery on January 15, 2011.

This exhibit features the work of 41 artists whose work represents a variety of media, subject matter and artistic styles. Among the entries is a ceramic and neon piece by artist Patty Paige Short. “Heart Strings” is from a recent series Short completed of figurative works infused with emotional purpose.

Joon Park’s “Two is One” finely-rendered acrylic painting of two fish and a landscape was inspired by Park’s fascination with time. “It's amazing how earth revolves around the everyday,” said the young artist, pointing out how the movement of sun and weather show time moving forward. This everyday expression tells us to move forward and not linger in the past.

New gallery member William Mark Sommer said about his brightly-colored entry, “I am traditionally a photographer by trade and art but I also love to paint. I went through a tough time for about two years where I was inspired to paint these abstract circles and objects, and I really enjoyed it.”

These and more works will be exhibited for sale at the Blue Line Gallery during the opening reception, January 15, 6-9pm (6-7pm, Roseville Arts members only), and through February 16, Tues-Sat, 10-5.

WHO: Roseville Arts Blue Line Gallery Member Artists
WHAT: “New Beginnings” Group Exhibit
WHEN: January 15 - February 16, 2011, Tues-Sat, 10am-5pm; Reception, Jan 15, 6-9pm (6-7pm members only)
WHERE: Blue Line Gallery, 405 Vernon Street, Suite 100, Roseville
WHY: To provide opportunities for the community to enjoy and purchase the work of local artists
COST: FREE admission; ORIGINAL ARTWORK FOR SALE

ALSO AT THE BLUE LINE IN JANUARY
2011 Photography Exhibition, Lewis Kemper, Juror
Cooley Middle School Student work

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Roseville Arts’ Blue Line Gallery is a non-profit community center for the arts. Further information can be found on the website: www.rosevillearts.org or by calling (916) 783-4117.

Curator's Note - January 2011

A new year! And the opportunity to welcome you to a host of new art experiences at the Blue Line Gallery! 

In the spirit of new beginnings, this year’s exhibition schedule kicks off with one exhibit dedicated exclusively to photography, another show titled “New Beginnings” that celebrates 41 of our member artists and a third show featuring emerging artists from Roseville’s Cooley Middle School. We will try to revive that freshness repeatedly throughout the year with an array of themes and art media, traditional and out-of-the-box experiences.

Those of you who have been around our halls for awhile may recall the annual photo show we hosted for many years. In the interim since the last of those, some eight years ago, photography has become more widely accepted as a legitimate art medium. Now photographers are encouraged to enter our open shows. Digital photography and the varying degrees of computer manipulation are also recognized as acceptable processes with intriguing artistic possibilities. The Photography Exhibition opening January 15 includes an eclectic mix of traditional and new technology and a full range of themes.

Our photo juror, Lewis Kemper, specializes in nature and outdoor photography, having launched his career in the Ansel Adams Gallery in Yosemite some 30 years ago. Showing mastery of both traditional and digital formats, Kemper’s work is used internationally for editorial and commercial uses and appears extensively in publications by The Sierra Club and The National Geographic Society, among others. In 2003 he was named to Canon USA’s elite group of photographers, The Explorers of Light.  Kemper is also a respected author and teacher.

2011 offers generous opportunities own the works of our ever-expanding and evolving list of member artists, starting with January’s “New Beginnings” in the WestPark Gallery. Our second annual Juried Membership Show, with 50 pieces chosen by CSUS professor Elaine O’Brien, will show in March, and a display dedicated to “Vistas” will follow in February.  And there’s more coming later, including some summer surprises.

Finally, the children’s gallery will bring an exciting array of featured schools from Roseville and the greater South Placer region. March features our 30-somethingth annual high school show--always an impressive testament to the value of arts education in our schools.

You are invited to come see all this and more! Whether you step into the Blue Line to support an artist in your family, to purchase artwork for your collection or to be curious and appreciative, we welcome you. 

Thank you for your ongoing support! 

Beth Rohlfes

NATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION

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NATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION
Something for Everyone

ROSEVILLE, CA , December 9, 2011—Lewis Kemper, a Canon USA “Explorer of Light” photographer, has selected 56 photographs submitted by photographic artists from across the U.S. for the Blue Line Gallery’s 2011 Photography Exhibition. The show opens with a public reception on January 15.

Kemper, who is frequently invited to judge photography exhibits, was impressed with the quality of submissions for this juried exhibition. “Not only is the quality high, but also the diversity of the images is impressive--from portraiture, still life and landscape to abstractions; it is all here.”

The exhibit will include photographs by such regional favorites as James Hirschinger, David Robertson and Jerry Berry, as well as photographs from artists throughout California and six other states.

WHO: Blue Line Gallery
WHAT: 2011 Photography Open Exhibition
WHEN: January 15 – February 12, 2011; hours, Tues-Sat, 10-5
Opening Reception, January 15, 6:00-9:00 p.m. (6-7p.m., members only)
WHERE: Blue Line Gallery, 405 Vernon Street, Suite 100, Roseville
WHY: To showcase fine photography
COST: FREE admission; artwork for sale

ABOUT THE JUROR
Lewis Kemper has been photographing the natural beauty of North America for over 29 years, specializing in nature and outdoor photography. He has been named one of the 62 Canon USA’s elite group of photographers, “The Explorers of Light.” His fine art photographs have been exhibited nationally and are held in many private and permanent collections, including the Baltimore Museum of Art. His work has been published in magazines, books, and calendars worldwide. Kemper received his BA in Fine Art Photography from the George Washington University. His development as a photographer, he says, was greatly influenced by his association with The Ansel Adams Gallery, where he worked for several years during an eleven year stay in Yosemite National Park. Kemper photographs in color using 35mm and 4 x 5 cameras and also works with digital imaging on his Apple computer. He also teaches and has published instructional books and DVDs. See www.LewisKempber.com.

ABOUT ROSEVILLE ARTS BLUE LINE GALLERY
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2010 VOTED READERS' CHOICE BEST GALLERY, ROSEVILLE STYLE MAGAZINE
Roseville Arts’ Blue Line Gallery is a non-profit community center for the arts. Further information can be found on the website: www.rosevillearts.org or by calling (916) 783-4117.

Art in the Middle: Cooley Middle School

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Beth Rohlfes

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Art in the Middle at the Blue Line’s Children’s Gallery
Cooley Middle School students show off their work


ROSEVILLE, CA, December 9, 2010—The Blue Line Gallery will open an exhibit in January featuring the artwork of students from Cooley Middle School in Roseville.

“Art in the Middle” will feature artwork by students in Cooley School’s art program developed by art teacher Jeff Blanchard to teach students the basic elements and principals of art. The exhibit will demonstrate the students’ in-depth experimentation with various 2 and 3-dimensional media, January 15-February 12, 2011.

Blanchard’s goal is “to foster their passion to create.”

WHO: Cooley Middle School Students
WHAT: “Art in the Middle: Aspiring Artists from Cooley Middle School”
WHEN: Exhibiting January 15–February 12, 2011; Tues-Sat, 10-5
WHERE: Blue Line Gallery, 405 Vernon Street, Suite 100, Roseville
WHY: To showcase the work of young artists
COST: FREE

ABOUT ROSEVILLE ARTS BLUE LINE GALLERY
2010 VOTED BEST OF THE BEST, PRESS TRIBUNE
2010 VOTED READERS' CHOICE BEST GALLERY, ROSEVILLE STYLE MAGAZINE
Roseville Arts’ Blue Line Gallery is a non-profit community center for the arts. Further information can be found on the website: www.rosevillearts.org or by calling (916) 783-4117.