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MEETINGS & DEMONSTRATIONS

I Am Not What I Seem, Colored Pencil by Linda Lucas Hardy, CPSA, CPX

Richardson Civic Art Society meets the third Tuesday of each month. Each month we have various artists demos. Our next regular meeting kicks off in the fall, September 16, 2014. Our demo artist will be Linda Hardy.

Internationally known artist, Linda Lucas Hardy (b. 1947) was named as one of the 10 Artists to watch in 2008 by Southwest Art Magazine. Her articles and artwork have appeared in The "Artist's", "International Artist", The American Artist "DRAWING", "Southwest Art", "American Art Collector" and Northlight Magazine. Her work has also been published in four art books and one text book.

Saturday Afternoon Demo, Oil painting by Linda Lucas Hardy, CPSA, CPX

Linda is best known for her stunning paintings done in colored pencil. In 2007 she won the CIPY Award and the EXPY Award - the two highest awards given by the Colored Pencil Society of America. Linda has the distinction of being the only colored pencil artist to have won both awards in the same year. In 2012 she won her second EXPY Award, making her the only colored pencil artist awarded the EXPY twice. She is also the only colored pencil artist to have won the International Artists Magazines Grand Prize Award which she received in 2005. In the December/January 2013 issue she was the Third Place Winner in the Favorie Subjects Competition. Her work has been shown in more than 60 national and international exhibitions and she's won an equal number of awards and honors many being Best of Show.

Sidney, Graphite by Linda Lucas Hardy, CPSA, CPX

To see more of Linda's work visit her web site at: www.lindalucashardy.com

 

WORKSHOPS

RCAS has several workshops scheduled every year by accomplished artists - both local and national. Check out workshops page.

The Newsletter of RCAS

SIMPLY SUMMER
Show and Sale

• Take in June 28 10:30-12:30
• Take down Aug 9 10:30-12:30

Open to 2014-2015 members. For more info click here

• SEE THE WINNERS!
RCAS 48th Annual Regional Juried Art Exhibition and Sale
Complete list of Winners and Slide Show.

SHOWS

We have several shows each season, including a show for local high school students and a well-regarded regional show for all Texas artists.

Show dates for the current season are listed on the Shows page. To see photos from previous shows, go to the Archives page.

SHOWS

Heights Recreation Center

Please check out an exhibit NOW showing at Heights Recreation Center. The current artist is Debbie Berman. Go by the rec center and check out her work.

Huffines Recreation Center

Huffhines Recreation Center is displaying the artwork for seven of our members in their main lobby until the beginning of June.

2014 Annual Regional Juried Art Exhibition and Sale

See the Slide Show and list of Winners for the 2014 Regional Show

2013 50+ Show

See the Slide Show and list of Winners for the 2013 50 + Show.

We have several Art Shows each season.

It all starts with our Membership Show in the Fall. Those members wanting to display their 2D work and compete for prizes are eligible to enter. Paintings hang in the 2nd Floor Gallery of the Richardson Public Library. A judge will select winning entries and awards which are handed out at the monthly meeting. The prospectus explains rules and guidelines for hanging. Most work is for sale and is a great opportunity to purchase local art.

In the Winter, our Young People’s Scholarship Show hangs in the 2nd Floor Gallery with representation from our talented Richardson high school students competing for cash awards.

Following the Young People’s Show is the Rosemary Cheney Memorial Art Show. This showcases the RISD Elementary students. Forty-one schools send their best art to be displayed in the Library’s 2nd Floor Gallery, with the show traveling to the RISD Professional Building for more viewing by the public.

The 50+ Show in the Spring gives “seasoned” artists a chance to display and compete for prize money and awards. This show is open to any 2D artists in the surrounding communities who are also over age 50. Sales of the artwork are encouraged. This is a great venue to purchase art pieces locally. The monthly meeting after the show hangs will present awards and prizes chosen by our judge. See the prospectus for rules and guidelines.

Our premier show is the Regional Juried Art Exhibition which is displayed at the Eisemann Center for the Performing Arts. This juried show is open to qualified amateur and professional Texas artists. Prize awards totaling over $6900.00 in cash and merchandise are presented at a reception honoring entrants and their families and friends. Refreshments and music are part of the festivities. Sales of the artwork are encouraged by patrons.

Our final show is a casual display of any artwork that members wish to hang in the 2nd Floor Gallery during the summer months. We call this our Simply Summer Show and Sale.

See below for details about any of our shows. To see photos from previous shows, go to the Archives page.