2010 Events in the Works
Our Event Committee has been busy planning our major events for 2010. Here’s what you can expect from Primary Colours this year:
Installation NationThe buzz was tremendous last year from our inaugural event featuring installation art pieces assembled within the confines of large, metal shipping containers, all on a vacant, donated lot in Lockerbie. Installation Nation returns in June exhibiting innovative art accompanied by music, food, drink, and frivolity. |
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Professional Development SeriesWe’re teaming up once again with the Arts Council of Indianapolis to conduct a series of free workshops designed specifically for the emerging career artist. We have a preliminary slate set up to start the middle of June and run through the end of July. This year’s workshops will include time for networking after each session. |
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Art vs. ArtTMInfamous from coast to coast, the winner-take-all painting competition with a twist returns with a vengeance in September. For those of you unfamiliar with this unique event, here’s the gist: Artists have four hours to paint with provided materials. Paintings making the finals square off side-by-side with audience vote determining the winner. Losing paintings face the “Wheel of Death” unless someone’s purchase saves the painting from a ruinous fate. Artists receive 70% from the sale of their art. Last year’s Main Event was a barn burner at the Vogue. Don’t miss it this year! |
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TOYSLast year saw the return of our holiday invitational art exhibition with chutzpah! Our artists proved that you never know just what to expect when they fashion their pieces around the theme of toys. TOYS will arrive just in time for the holidays in December. |
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Stay Tuned…
Interspersed with these events, look for Primary Colours out and about in the community. Watch this space for updates and happenings.
People Really Do Win…
Just ask Alyssa Star, a grad student at IUPUI. She attended Art vs. Art, bought a painting, had a blast, and filled out our audience survey.
We randomly chose her out of all the completed surveys to win dinner for two at Brugge Brasserie in Broad Ripple.
Congratulations, Alyssa!
50 Words With…Mab Graves
How did you feel about winning Art vs. Art?
I was super-crazy exited and surprised! I really didn’t think I was going to win. I don’t really have any friends in the Art Community, so the only people I had there with me were my fiancée, Mom, Dad, little sister, and my Fed-ex guy! I guess they’re all real loud-mouths.
It seemed like an easy decision for you to put the winning painting up for auction and face the Wheel of Death. Why?
I painted the Bride of Frankenstein, and I really kinda wanted to see her die. I adore poetic irony in art. I mean, I didn’t want her to get beaten by another painting, but if I had taken her home with me that night, I probably would have had to cut her to pieces. It was irresistibly perfect.
So, you met your fiancée at a previous Art vs. Art?
Ya. One year ago. There was a lot of celebrating for us that night. Prize money = us eloping.
What’s your day job?
I work for Kids Ink, a local independent bookstore, in their school and library division. I mostly work on bringing authors and illustrators into the state and getting them into schools to encourage creative writing and drawing.
T-Shirt Mania
We sold a good amount of merch* at the Main Event, but we still have some Ts left. If you’d like to buy a shirt, contact Hugh Vandivier at hugh@primarycolours.org.
Check it out…
We have a limited amount of 2009 Art vs. Art shirts left for $15. They’re available in men’s M and women’s S, M, and L.
The ever-popular “Less TV More Art” shirts are almost sold out! You can get one of the few remaining (in men’s L only) for $15.
Don’t worry, we’ll definitely make more!
We have other t-shirts from previous shows on sale at the clearance price of $10!
* That’s merchandise for those of us newly familiar with event lingo.
Art vs. Art Recap
Whew! What a great show. If you were there, YOU were a part of deciding the winner. Now, YOU can help us make events like this even better.
Please take a few moments to fill out our survey, and you could win dinner for two at Brugge Brasserie in Broad Ripple.
The Survey is now closed.
Congratulations to Mab Graves (canvas #56), 2009 Art vs. Art Champion and winner of the $3,500 Butler Scion Grand Prize.
Let the Battle Commence
The online votes have been tallied, and the top 32 paintings stand ready to do battle. You determine the winner of the big $3,500 Butler Scion Grand Prize, and you can save the art from destruction by buying it.
Here is the schedule of Events:
8 p.m. – Doors open; ballot for your favorite 3 paintings of the Top 32. Keep in mind that all paintings not making the top 32 will be on sale for 50 bucks, first come, first serve. A Squared Industries will be spinnin’ the tunes, and the Naptown Roller Girls will be in full force.
9:30 p.m. – Voting ends; ballots counted
9:45 p.m – Top 16 contenders selected
10:00 p.m. – Bouts begin with host Mike Wiltrout. Your cheers determine the winner of each bout! Losing paintings will face the Wheel of Death unless you buy them at auction.
11:30 p.m. – Winner of Art vs. Art is crowned and receives title belt and $3,500 Butler Scion Grand Prize.
11:45 p.m. – Live Music by Bad Veins (Cincy) & Pravada (Indy)
Art vs. Art 2009 is a smoke-free event.
Admission: $15 at the door.
Wanna get a taste of what to expect at Art vs. Art? See the videos from Art vs. Art 2008. You never know how this crazy event will unfold, but you can definitely expect to be entertained.
• 2008 Recap Video
• Dane & Hugh on Fox59
We hope to see you at the Main Event. Get ready to save the art!
Your Vote Counts!
You determine which of the 113 paintings make the cut and compete at the Main Event on Sept. 25.
VOTE ONLINE NOW!
Just select and submit your three favorites. (Don’t forget to confirm your vote to make it count.) This ain’t American Idol, one vote per e-mail address only.
The top 32 online vote-getters will contend for a shot at the $3,500 Butler Scion Grand Prize at the Vogue. Buy advance sale tickets online here.
Record Number Competes on Paint Day
113 artists with a wide array of experience and styles lined up to test their skills at painting with the same provided materials within the time limit of four hours.
You can preview their completed work here and prepare to help narrow down the field to the top 32 which will compete on Friday, Saturday 25 at the Vogue Theatre. The voting site will be up soon!
Here are some pix from Paint Day.
Yo, Artists! Are You a Contender?
Think you have what it takes for a shot at the $3,500 Grand Prize? Well, do ya?
Here’s the information you need for the Art vs. Art 2009 – Paint Day:
WHEN: Saturday, September 12, 2009. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
WHERE: Stutz Business Center, 1030 N. Capitol Ave. (map) – enter the building on the Capitol Ave – B Building entrance.
COST: $15 entry fee
PRE-REGISTER: You can pre-register online here.
PROVIDED: All materials are provided: one 18″x24″ canvas board; a set of brushes; acrylic paints in the colors red, blue, yellow, black, and white; water; paint trays; and paper towels; one ticket to the Main Event.
PERMITTED: chairs; a sketch, picture, or other prop to paint from.
NOT PERMITTED: personal materials (brushes, paints, stencils, easels, etc.)
OTHER DETAILS: Artists must be 21 or older on Paint Day. The public is invited to come and watch the artists paint free of charge.
OFFICIAL RULES: Click here!
QUESTIONS? Check out our FAQ or add a comment to this post.
Getting Ready for Art vs. Art
We’re getting revved up for this year’s Art vs. Art. Watch this space very shortly for exciting news about this year’s event.
- Artists: Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 12. That’s Paint Day, which we’re holding this year at the Stutz Building.
- Audiences: Get set to save some art on Friday, September 25. The Main Event returns to the Vogue in Broad Ripple.
Wanna recap of last year’s fun? Check out the video below…
Become a fan of our Art vs. Art Facebook page here.
50 Words with…Ryan Alvis
How did you feel about winning Art vs. Art?
In a word, thrilled. Shocked, as well, but I was genuinely thrilled.
It seemed like an easy decision for you to put the winning painting up for auction and face the Wheel of Death. Why?
Yeah, it was a no brainer for me. Holding the giant novelty check, I felt like I’d already been rewarded enough, so the idea of losing the painting if it didn’t sell was a moot point to me. Plus the audience clearly loves the wheel of death. You can’t deprive them of one last shot at seeing something destroyed.
Where did you go to school? What did you study?
I went to the Columbus College of Art and Design in Columbus, OH. I majored in illustration there.
What’s your day job?
I work full time for Creative Street Media Group as an illustrator and graphic designer. Primarily, I pursue my illustration on a freelance basis.
What do you like to do in your spare time?
I have a two and four year-old, so most of my spare time is spent hanging out with them.
