Art Shows and Exhibitions OAA Spring Studio Tour May 10 & 11 - 2008 Oshawa Art association’s 40th Annual Juried Art Exhibition. June 19th to July 6th, 2008. At the Robert McLaughlin Gallery 72 Queen Street, Oshawa. Entry is for adults 18 years of age and up. Original work only. Minimum size is 8”x10” and maximum size is 48”x48.” Weight of sculpture is a maximum of 60 lbs. Deadline for entry is June 1st. Then work must be received at the gallery on June 12th by 8p.m. For more info contact Marissa Sweet at 905-433-1482 or get info and entry forms at  www.taopad.com and www.steinhousestudio.com  Registration forms will also be available at The McLaughlin Gallery, Visual Arts Centre, Curry’s Artist Store and the Station Gallery Starting April 30th!

META4 Call for Entry – Looking for Talented Fine Craft Artists Submissions should be sent to the address below or please call for an appointment. Winter hours: winter hours are; Mon to Fri 9:00 to 6: 00, Sat 9:00 to 5:00, Sun 10:00 to 5:00 META4 is the collaborative creation of four area artists-Jennifer Hardie, Birgitta MacLeod, Carey Nicholson, and Bonnie Thomson. Each of these dynamic individuals is well known for her artistic endeavors and involvement in the arts and cultural community of Scugog and beyond. All four are now combining their artistic and entrepreneurial talents to create a retail gallery that will showcase and promote, not only their own work, but that of other fine craftspeople from across Ontario. META4 is committed to the concept that craft is an integral part of our lives. In today's mass-produced and generic marketplace, fine craft can play an important and essential role in enhancing the quality of life of those that share in either its

production or collection. With a focus on regional talent, META4 will carry innovative original work, offering excellence in design and execution in all media - fibre, glass, clay, wood, metal and mixed media. Visitors will have the opportunity to learn more about the artists and their craft through featured exhibitions and rotating displays. Offering a wealth and range of exceptional work, the gallery is sure to become a destination for those interested in the purchase, collection and support of Ontario fine craft.

Artist and Website SCAM ALERTS! PRAC is periodically allerted by members on various scams. Most of the shows and opportunities on this page are from members, but check out the group if you don’t really know it. ARTISTS: First clue – it’s not a show you’ve heard of before! Second – it’s always advisable to check with your art friends if they know anything about it or heard of it! Third – how did the e-mail come to you – cold calls are always an indication that it’s not legit. Fourth – Google it.

• Some like to ‘acquire’ well known sponsors - look at the logos - do they look like poor scans, outdated? Another tip-off that you should invest your time and money elsewhere. •Artists need to be safe first … same as any kid on the internet – there are rules to follow for safety and you can’t just pay someone for a show that you have not checked out thoroughly. •Check: torontocraftalert.blogspot.com/2008/03/crafty-biz-concerns-raised-re-toronto.html WEBSITES: There are active organizations more than willing to renew your domain name for an exhorbitant fee AND they send their invoice to your home. Check with your current provider to see why you are getting mail from someone else before you loose your money and waste your time.