Enjoy some shots from our first annual Silent Night silent auction! Thanks to everyone who helped make it such a success, including the sponsors, donors, artists, and of course the visitors!!

XYZ Silent Night Art Auction 12-10-10

Silent Night

First Annual 'Silent Night'

Art Auction & Benefit

Friday, December 10, 2010, 6-10pm

 

Please join XYZ Gallery tonight for our first annual Silent Night Event. Support the magnificent work of artists and generous merchants of the Blacksburg community—by bidding on, and taking home to enjoy, or give as gifts—beautiful works of art, hand-crafted items, and gifts/gift cards from local restaurants, salons, and shops. The Silent Auction will be held at XYZ Art Gallery located at 223 North Main Street in Downtown Blacksburg tonight from 6:00 to 10:00pm. Tickets will be available at the door at $3 per person.

 

6:00—Doors Open, Hors d'Oevres & Refreshments served

6:30—Silent Auction & Live Music Begins

9:30—Silent Auction Closes

9:45-10:00—Pick-up of art or gifts

 

Featured Artists—Eric Standley• Deb Sim • Simone Patterson • Christine Munchak • Casey Nye •

Alexandra Militano • Sydney Beall • Candice Chu • Shea Gegan • Anthony Irwin • Andrew Wallace •

Karly Pope • Susan Willis-Walton • Rebecca Smeenk • Monica Wang •

 

Merchants—Buffalo Wild Wings • Gillies • Tan Co. • Ben & Jerry's • Kent Jeweler's • The Matrix Gallery •
Boudreauxs • Salad Creations • Bonomos • Bookholders • Sharkeys • Fringe Benefit • Lia's Hair Salon •
Log Cabin • Easy Chair • Roma Pizza • Runabout Sports • Amanda's Salon • New Image •
Kroger • Atlantic Dominion Distributors • School of Visual Art (Virginia Tech) •

All Proceeds go to XYZ Gallery

Thank you!

XYZ would like to thank everyone who has supported us in preparing for Silent Night, our event that is taking place this Friday at the gallery. Our team has worked hard to make this event happen and we could not have done it without the donations from local businesses and support from fellow students and faculty. We would like to thank the following businesses and groups who have contributed so far:

Tan Co.
Ben and Jerry's
Kent Jewelers
The Matrix Gallery
Boudreauxs
Salad Creations
Bonomos
Bookholders
Sharkeys
Fringe Benefit
Lia's Hair Salon
Buffalo Wild Wings
Log Cabin
Easy Chair
Roma Pizza
Hibbett Sports
Amanda's Salon
New Image
Kroger
Atlantic Dominion Distributors
School of Visual Art (Virginia Tech)

We would like to extend a special thank you to 16 Blocks Magazine for advertising our event and The Collegiate Times for giving us publicity with an article about the event. Make sure to check out the most recent issues of these publications to see XYZ in the news!!

Also, Thanks to everyone who has purchased tickets so far and is planning on coming out on Friday to support us. See you there!!

Ticket Sales for Silent Night!!

Ticket sales for Silent Night will be held Friday, Dec 3 in the foyer of the Armory Building (located on Draper Rd) from 5-7pm. Tickets will be on sale for $2. If you can't make it to this sale, we will be selling tickets at the door on the night of the event, December 10, for $3.

The Portfolio Review exhibit will also be going on at this time so come buy your ticket and view art by Virginia Tech students!

Submission Extension for 'Silent Night'!

Dear Artists,

XYZ Gallery would like to extend our submission deadline for Silent Night.
We would like to invite you to participate in our silent auction by
contributing your artwork to sell in our gallery. For only $10 you can sell as
much artwork as you wish during the event! You can choose to keep all of
the profits, or donate a portion of your profits to XYZ. This is a wonderful
opportunity to showcase your talents, contribute to the community, and of
course, make some money for yourself before the holidays! It is also a
great chance for you to buy gifts for others.

Please extend this offer to all your friends, professors, and family, as we
hope to make this event an annual success!

New deadline for submission: December 6, 2010 to militano@vt.edu

Directions to e-mail submissions:

Please include:

· ‘Silent Night Submission’ in the subject line of each e-mail

· Each work in jpeg format

· Name, local address, phone, e-mail

· Title, year, medium, dimensions

· Estimated Value and Minimum Bid (One third to one half of the estimated value recommended)

· How much of your profit you would like to contribute to the XYZ Gallery (0%, 25%, 50%, 75% or 100%--No Pressure!)

We are accepting artwork of all media--painting, drawing, photography, screent printing, jewelry, clothing, graphic design, metal work, ceramics, sculpture, and other forms--and from all artists!

Selected artworks must be delivered READY TO HANG OR DISPLAYED!!!

After the auction, artists will be notified by e-mail by December 15, with the sale price of artwork and directions for reimbursement. Unsold artwork can either be donated to the XYZ Gallery or picked up at the same location as drop-off. If artwork is unclaimed within three weeks of notification, it will become property of XYZ Gallery!

Questions? Comments? Concerns? E-mail: militano@vt.edu or visit http://xyzartgallery.blogspot.com

Thank you for your interest and support of XYZ Gallery!

This Is Highly Illogical Show Opening, 11-11-10

Photos from opening night of "This Is Highly Illogical"

Junk Art Show opening TONIGHT

Hello all!

Come to XYZ Gallery tonight from 7-9pm for the opening of "This Is Highly Illogical," a show of assemblage, junk art sculptures, and wood carvings. Hope to see you there.

'Silent Night' Art Auction Info

WHO: XYZ Gallery

WHAT: We will be hosting our first annual Silent Night, a silent auction event. For auction submission items, we are looking for local Blacksburg artists to showcase their incredible talents. Artwork of all media—paintings, drawings, jewelry, clothing, graphic design metal work, ceramics, sculpture, and other forms—can be accepted.  A night of spirited bidding on art works accompanied by great live music and refreshments!

WHERE: XYZ Gallery, 223 South Main Street, Blacksburg, VA

WHEN: Friday, December 10th, 6-10 PM.  Tickets are $2 in advance, and $3 at the door.  Participants in the event receive a complimentary ticket!

WHY: A $10 fee from each seller will go directly to XYZ Gallery’s operating costs, ensuring continued shows and exhibitions at the XYZ Gallery, which is dedicated to showcasing local artists. 

And why not? Need a great, unique holiday gift? HERE’S YOUR CHANCE!!

HOW:  There will be a $10 submission fee, allowing each seller to receive their total profit if desired.  Those who would like to participate must e-mail Alexandra Militano, militano@vt.edu by November 15th.  Drop off time and location to be determined—which will be after Thanksgiving Break.

Directions to e-mail submissions:

Please include:

·      ‘Silent Night Submission’ in the subject line of each e-mail

·      Each work in jpeg format

·      Name, local address, phone, e-mail

·      Title, year, medium, dimensions

·      Estimated Value and Minimum Bid (One third to one half of the estimated value recommended)

·      How much of your profit you would like to contribute to the XYZ Gallery (0%, 25%, 50%, 75% or 100%--No Pressure!)

Artists will be notified if their work is selected by November 19^th with further instructions and an artist agreement form to be completed by each artist.

Selected artworks must be delivered READY TO HANG OR DISPLAYED!!!

After the auction, artists will be notified by e-mail by December 15, with the sale price of artwork and directions for reimbursement.  Unsold artwork can either be donated to the XYZ Gallery or picked up at the same location as drop-off.  If artwork is unclaimed within three weeks of notification, it will become property of XYZ Gallery!

Questions? Comments? Concerns? E-mail: militano@vt.edu or visit http://xyzartgallery.blogspot.com

Thank you for your interest and support of XYZ Gallery!

"Yet Unseen" Show Opening Photos

"Yet Unseen" is a diverse and dynamic show, worth checking out if you haven't seen it yet!

XYZ Yet Unseen Show Opening - October 28, 2010

Photos from the last opening taken by Casey!

XYZ Gallery Opening

Looking forward to tomorrow's opening!

Gallery Painting Tonight

We're meeting at the gallery at 7pm tonight to paint some walls that are badly marked up. Come if you can!

Meeting tonight at 6:30pm!!!

Hi everyone,

We'll be meeting in the Armory at 6:30pm tonight. Please come if you can as we have some very important things to talk about.

See you tonight!

In the Nude Opening Photos

Hey guys,

As the new historian, I'm going to photograph show openings. I've set up a Picasa album full of photographs from the opening of In The Nude. Click below to check it out!

XYZ In the Nude Opening September 30 2010

Have a great weekend, everybody!

Meeting this Thursday!!!

Hi everyone,

Thanks for everyone who helped out with the set up for In the Nude. We had a great show opening.

I want to have a meeting this Thursday the 7th at 6:30pm in the Armory. I'd like to set a definite schedule for the rest of the semester during this meeting and I'll probably have a few other things I'd like to go over.

See you Thursday!

"In the Nude" Show Hanging Tuesday Sept. 28

Hi everyone. We're going to start hanging the show tomorrow evening at 8pm tomorrow (Tuesday) night. Come at 8 if you can, but you're welcome to come later as well. We'll probably be there for a couple of hours.

See you tomorrow!

Gallery Clean up TODAY!!!

Don't forget we're having a gallery clean-up today at 4pm. It shouldn't take long, especially if a lot of us end up going. Please come if you're available!

Call for Submission!

Calling All Artists!
 
Blacksburg’s student run art venue, XYZ Gallery is currently seeking 2D and 3D submissions for “In the Nude,” a show dedicated to showcasing the human figure in the “artistic nude” on September 30.  All works displayed in this exhibition must be original pieces by students in the Virginia Tech and Blacksburg community. ENTRY FEE FOR THIS SHOW IS $1 PER SELECTED ENTRY. 
 
Submission Process:
For the first stage of the submission process please e-mail digital copies of your work in either JPEG or PDF format at 72 dpi to militano@vt.edu. Please title the e-mail with ‘In the Nude Submission’.  Each student may submit up to 5 original pieces.
With your images, please include:
·      Your full name, major and year
·      Dimensions of piece
·      Title of piece and date completed
·      Brief description of the piece
·      Brief artist statement (This is a great opportunity to get your name out in the community)
 
Deadline for Stage 1 submission is Thursday, September 23!
 
If your work is selected, you will be contacted, and drop-off will be located in the Art Armory on Draper Road. Please include a dollar in cash in an envelope with your name on it when you drop off your work.
 
ALL SELECTED WORK MUST BE MOUNTED OR MATTED (or if 3D or on canvas it MUST be of professional presentation quality).
 
XYZ will host the opening of the show on Thursday, September 30 from 7-9pm.
 
Contact:
Ali Militano, militano@vt.edu
Glynis Condon, goncond@vt.edu

We're having our second meeting this Thursday at 6:30pm in the Armory. Please come if you can!!! See you there.

First Meeting

Hello to all! Yesterday was our first meeting of the year... we covered a lot of basics,  but there is still a lot more to be discussed, so if you weren't able to attend, there's no need to worry! :-)

XYZ is looking for anyone and everyone to volunteer with the following:
Exhibition Production Team
Graphic Design Team
General Maintenance 
Public Relations Team

If you think you can help out with one of these categories or if you feel you have something else to offer, do not hesitate! We need all the help we can get to make XYZ Gallery more prevalent in the Virginia Tech and Blacksburg Community.  This is our major goal of the year!

Our first show will be 'In the Nude' which will exhibit the Artistic Nude of the Human Figure.  (If you have work you are willing to contribute please e-mail Ali at militano@vt.edu or Glynis at gcondon@vt.edu) We will be doing a call for submission as soon as we set a date, but it can never hurt to get some work early!  NOTE: All drawings must be matted or mounted! All work shown in the gallery must look professional!

Some other possible shows for the year:
-Photography Show
-Faculty/Staff Show
-Art Battle (One Day Event)

This year we would also like to conduct some student run workshops. Some ideas we have include:
-Knitting
-PhotoShop
-InDesign
-Comics
-Anything you want to learn/teach? Let us know!

As stated before, we want to get as involved in the community as possible! So PLEASE share your voice!

More information to be coming soon :-)

Interest Meeting

Our first meeting of the year will be held on Wednesday, September 8 at the Art Armory at 5:30 pm! All creative minds welcome!!