There are many people who believe that “abstract art” is easy and take the attitude “Why, my child could do that!" But to truly understand abstraction one must look at the world differently. As abstract artists, we disregard the conventions and norms of reality and cross over into the world of imagination and mystery where anything and everything is possible. #Abstraction x 3 presents the work of three artists, Anne Strout, Jim Kelly, and Andrew Chulyk, whose creative approach to their art is as varied as the mediums and materials they use. This virtual show takes the viewer on a journey through a world of inner realities and meaning where it is not just what you see, but how you think.  Andrew Chulyk andrewchulyk@gmail.com     207-468-3962 Abstract Surrealism – 2D – 3D Geometric arrangements and constructions That may appear figurative, Only tease the viewer into believing that their Existence is otherwise. Night Swimmers, colored pencil on panel, 23x18, $450 Magister Ludi, col

  Open Call for Art--May 2021 Rage/Love: Goddess -- A virtual exhibit The UMVA Virtual Gallery - https://umvaportlandgallery.blogspot.com and theUMVA.org co-curated by: Christine Sullivan, 207-553-3958 xtinejulia@gmail.com, and Ann Tracy anntracy51@gmail.com The curators have modified 2020’s Call for Art in acknowledgement of present-day circumstances. We are expanding the call to invite reflection and response to how women’s lives have been affected during the pandemic. We are interested in your depiction of the Goddess in whatever form you perceive her. Artists selected to participate are required to join the UMVA ($25-$50 sliding scale) if not already members. No fee if you are already a member. The curators do not guarantee that all your entries will be included in the show. To submit: Please email up to three (3) 5”x7” JPG files at 72 dpi (dots per inch) Filenames MUST be formatted: FirstNameLastName_Title_Dimensions_media_price. Submissions due by March 26, 2021, to Chri