Thursday, January 28, 2016

Meet Ironstone's Spring Obsession Theme Division accepted artist, Kathleen Wolf








Meet Artist Lynn Takacs, Ironstone's Spring Obsession accepted artist



Lynn Takacs
1820 Scenic Drive, Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 872-4418

Lynn was born and raised in Humboldt County and currently resides in Modesto, California. She took art classes in high school. Having earned her AA degree in business from College of the Redwoods in Eureka, she went on to take coursework in fine arts and graphic design at College of San Mateo and Academy of Art University in San Francisco.
She is a member of several art associations.
Lynn’s art has been exhibited in the 2nd Annual Central California Arts Showcase (2015), Central California Art Association member shows, the Annual Exhibit of Fine Arts at the Tracy Art League Gallery, and in 2015 she participated in the Stanislaus Artist Open Studio Tour. She’s a 5th year participant in the Annual Art of Justice fund raising event sponsored by the Stanislaus Family Justice Center, Modesto.
Her hope is to be an inspiration to art lovers around the world with her art.

I paint because it makes my heart sing.

Sunday, January 3, 2016

FIrst THEME Division entry is in!

We are very excited here at Ironstone.The first entry into the THEME Division for the 19th Annual Spring Obsession Art show is IN! Artist Connie McLennan has submitted her entry, "Daffodil Cheer".  As the very first entry submitted, Connie's painting bypasses the Theme Division review committee - directly to GO!
Read more about Connie McLennan and her entry here:

http://www.conniemclennan.com/2015/12/daffodil-cheer.html

T-001  Daffodil Cheer  by Connie McLennan  18x14  $400



Do remember the Theme Division entries are due January 15th. and the OPEN Division entries are due February 12th. with the Exhibit Open to the public starting March 19 & 20. Stay tuned for more information.

Tuesday, December 29, 2015

Call to Artists! Deadlines near ...

Ironstone Vineyard's 19th Annual Spring Obsession Art Show & Competition now accepting entries!

Spring Art show is a juried show open to all 2-D artists, excluding photography & digitally enhanced work.  Works must be original completed by submitting artist. Entry form must be completed with entry fee and CD of images at Ironstone by due dates.  Panel review will commence the following week with notification of accepted pieces going out to artists by end of review week.
  • Download prospectus/entry form from pages above or go to Ironstone's website: ironstonevineyards.com
Accepted artists will receive delivery information & deadlines for original accepted art work. All pieces must be framed and ready to hang using wire hanging methods.

Theme Division "An Obsession with Daffodils & Tulips",

  • entries due January 15th, 2016 
  • $500.00 prize
  • Winning piece becomes promotional poster for 2016.
OPEN Division, any subject matter, any media excluding photography and digitally enhanced images.


  • entry, fee and CD due February 12th, 2016
  • $1000 first prize
  • $500 second prize
  • $250 third prize

Ironstone's Spring Obsession opens Saturday & Sunday, March 19 & 20, 2016
  • Free Exhibit viewing
  • Art in Action
  • Art's in attendance
  • Free Daffodil Exhibit
  • Free parking and FREE Shuttles to Downtown Murphys on Saturday
  • Additional activities TBA