Photographer Tim Fuss Shares Image Tips at February Guild Meeting

At our Feb. 8th meeting. Rochester photographer, Tim Fuss, took guild members through an hour-long presentation and discussion of how digital images need to be more than just photos. Effective presentation of artwork is a difference maker for jury submissions, marketing brochures, websites or social media channels.

Fuss is very customer-focused and, whether studio work or an on-site session, he works closely with clients to present their work most effectively. Fuss has worked on-site with exhibitors at such shows as the 100 American Craftsmen Show at the Kenan Center in Lockport, NY, and the Clothesline Arts Festival in Rochester, NY. You can find additional information about his services or contact Tim at www.pixel-wave.com.

Accepting Applications for March Jury

Our guild’s next jury will be held on March 10, 2018 from 10 am – 2:30 pm on the Roycroft Campus. Interested artists are encouraged to apply and be prepared to present exemplary work, demonstrate originality in their design, as well as a solid knowledge of their processes. The jury is comprised of experts and artists from various media and hosted by Vicki Schneider and ACG Chair, Yvonne Stoklosa.

It’s noteworthy that past participants feel the process is objective, constructive and friendly. You can find additional information, contact information and an application at www.artsandcraftsmenguild.com. Application deadline is March 1, 2018.

Membership Renewal Drive set for April

The Arts and Craftsmen Guild will be holding its annual membership drive in April. Guild members will be contacted with reminders and updates about guild activities and accomplishments during March.

The guild was formed in 2015 to promote and preserve the home of the American Arts & Crafts movement and to foster fellowship among artists of all mediums along with their supporters. Membership networking and educational meetings are held on the second Thursday of the month, with nine open meetings scheduled. You can find the 2018 meeting schedule at www.artsandcraftsmenguild.com.

Arts & Craftsmen Guild Launches Scholarship for High School Students

Beginning the week of Feb. 12, representatives of the Roycroft Campus and the Arts and Craftsmen Guild will meet with students and advisors at area high schools to review the High School Art Scholarship being offered for senior high school students pursuing college studies in the visual arts. The $250 scholarship will be award to two students selected from all applicants. Deadline for submittal is May 11, 2018. Winners will be notified by June 1st. Questions can be directed to John Thiesen at 716-652-6218.