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The '''Magic City Art Connection''' is a juried art show and festival that has been held annually since 1983. The festival is held in [[Linn Park]] with free admission and children's art activities. The event is sponsored by [[Operation New Birmingham]]
The '''Magic City Art Connection''' is a juried art show and festival that has been held annually since 1983. The festival is held in [[Linn Park]] with free admission and children's art activities. The event is sponsored by ''[[Operation New Birmingham]].''


==2007==
== 2007 ==
The 2007 event was held April 27-29 with 225 juried artists. The festival juror was [[Ron Platt]]. The installation artist was [[Randy Gachet]] and the "emerging artist" was John Fields of New Orleans, Louisiana. The 10th annual Corks & Chefs event featured 16 restaurants. In concert with the [[Birmingham International Festival]]'s [[Spotlight on the Czech Republic]], works from the International Biennial of Drawing in Plzen were exhibited and the Alfa Theatre puppet troupe from Plzen performed during the festival. The weekend's weather was perfect.
The 2007 event was held April 27-29 with 225 juried artists. The festival juror was [[Ron Platt]]. The installation artist was [[Randy Gachet]] and the "emerging artist" was John Fields of New Orleans, Louisiana. The 10th annual Corks & Chefs event featured 16 restaurants. In concert with the [[Birmingham International Festival]]'s [[Spotlight on the Czech Republic]], works from the International Biennial of Drawing in Plzen were exhibited and the Alfa Theatre puppet troupe from Plzen performed during the festival. The weekend's weather was perfect.


==2006==
== 2006 ==
The 2006 event was held April 28-30. 225 artists participated. The ''"Corks & Chefs"'' food tent returned, along with the children's "Imagination Festival". The festival juror was Rick Lowe from Houston. The year's featured "emerging artist" was [[Clayton Colvin]]. The festival added a featured "installation artist" to the program, selecting [[Jim Neel]] to exhibit in 2006.
The 2006 event was held April 28-30. 225 artists participated. The ''"Corks & Chefs"'' food tent returned, along with the children's "Imagination Festival". The festival juror was Rick Lowe from Houston. The year's featured "emerging artist" was [[Clayton Colvin]]. The festival added a featured "installation artist" to the program, selecting [[Jim Neel]] to exhibit in 2006.


==2005==
== 2005 ==
The 2005 event was held April 22-24. Festival juror was Louise E. Shaw of Atlanta. The "Best of Show" award went to Les Slesnick. The featured "emerging artist" was [[Jane Timberlake]]. Other distinctions went to Spencer Shoults, Kem Alexander, Tom Turnbull, Ronnie Phillips, Sadie Wang, Antjuan Oden, and John & Breane Trest. Merti awards went to Debra Fritts, [[Jon Coffelt]], [[Marie Weaver]], Conner Burns, [[Julia Peerson]], Susan Leslie Lumsden, Bethanne Hill, [[Kevin Irwin]], Dan Bynum, Guadalupe Lanning Robinson, William Kwamena-Poh, and Aimee Elizabeth Simonton.
The 2005 event was held April 22-24. Festival juror was Louise E. Shaw of Atlanta. The "Best of Show" award went to Les Slesnick. The featured "emerging artist" was [[Jane Timberlake]]. Other distinctions went to Spencer Shoults, Kem Alexander, Tom Turnbull, Ronnie Phillips, Sadie Wang, Antjuan Oden, and John & Breane Trest. Merti awards went to Debra Fritts, [[Jon Coffelt]], [[Marie Weaver]], Conner Burns, [[Julia Peerson]], Susan Leslie Lumsden, Bethanne Hill, [[Kevin Irwin]], Dan Bynum, Guadalupe Lanning Robinson, William Kwamena-Poh, and Aimee Elizabeth Simonton.


==2004==
== 2004 ==
''Art Papers'' editor Jerry Cullum served as festival juror. [[Jon Coffelt]] was the 2004 "Distinguished Artist". The featured "emerging artist" was [[Annie Kammerer Butrus]].
''Art Papers'' editor Jerry Cullum served as festival juror. [[Jon Coffelt]] was the 2004 "Distinguished Artist". The featured "emerging artist" was [[Annie Kammerer Butrus]].


==2003==
== 2003 ==
Printmaker [[Scott Stephens]] served as festival juror.
Printmaker [[Scott Stephens]] served as festival juror.


==2002==
== 2002 ==
[[UAB Visual Arts Gallery]] curator [[Brett Levine]] served as festival juror. [[Frank Fleming]] was the distinguished artist.
[[UAB Visual Arts Gallery]] curator [[Brett Levine]] served as festival juror. [[Frank Fleming]] was the distinguished artist.


==2001==
== 2001 ==
Gallery owner [[Lorenzo Pace]] served as festival juror.
Gallery owner [[Lorenzo Pace]] served as festival juror.


==2000==
== 2000 ==
Russell and Paula Panczenko served as festival jurors.
Russell and Paula Panczenko served as festival jurors.


==1999==
== 1999 ==
Master printer Joseph M. Segura and gallery owner Lissa Sette served as festival jurors.
Master printer Joseph M. Segura and gallery owner Lissa Sette served as festival jurors.


==1998==
== 1998 ==
Gallery owner Max Protetch served as festival juror.
Gallery owner Max Protetch served as festival juror.


==1997==
== 1997 ==
John Wetenhall and artist "Gronk" served as festival juror.
John Wetenhall and artist "Gronk" served as festival juror.


==1996==
== 1996 ==
Peter Boswell served as festival juror. [[Lonnie Holley]] was the 1996 "Distinguished Artist".
Peter Boswell served as festival juror. [[Lonnie Holley]] was the 1996 "Distinguished Artist".


==1995==
== 1995 ==
Kim Abeles served as festival juror.
Kim Abeles served as festival juror.


==1994==
== 1994 ==
John T. Scott and David Gilhooly served as festival jurors.
John T. Scott and David Gilhooly served as festival jurors.


==1993==
== 1993 ==
Trent Whitington and Gianfranco Mantegna served as festival jurors.
Trent Whitington and Gianfranco Mantegna served as festival jurors.


==1992==
== 1992 ==
Mel Edwards and Helen C. Frederick served as festival jurors.
Mel Edwards and Helen C. Frederick served as festival jurors.


==1991==
== 1991 ==
Jo Tartt and Jerry Beck served as festival jurors.
Jo Tartt and Jerry Beck served as festival jurors.


==1990==
== 1990 ==
Jo Hanson and Stephen Flinn Young served as festival jurors.
Jo Hanson and Stephen Flinn Young served as festival jurors.


==1989==
== 1989 ==
Cam Newell served as festival juror.
Cam Newell served as festival juror.


==1988==
== 1988 ==
Fay Gold and Michael Lucero served as festival jurors. [[Edith Frohock]] was the distinguished artist.
Fay Gold and Michael Lucero served as festival jurors. [[Edith Frohock]] was the distinguished artist.


==1987==
== 1987 ==
Tom Butler and Vicki Kopf served as festival jurors.
Tom Butler and Vicki Kopf served as festival jurors.


==1986==
== 1986 ==
Jane Kessler and Hollis Sigler served as festival jurors.
Jane Kessler and Hollis Sigler served as festival jurors.


==1985==
== 1985 ==
Harvey K. Littleton and Elaine Horwitch served as festival jurors.
Harvey K. Littleton and Elaine Horwitch served as festival jurors.


==1984==
== 1984 ==
Ivan Karp and Paul Brach served as festival jurors.
Ivan Karp and Paul Brach served as festival jurors.


==External link==
=== External link ===
* [http://www.magiccityart.com/ Magic City Art Connection] website
* [http://www.magiccityart.com/ Magic City Art Connection] website



Revision as of 16:28, 18 February 2008

The Magic City Art Connection is a juried art show and festival that has been held annually since 1983. The festival is held in Linn Park with free admission and children's art activities. The event is sponsored by Operation New Birmingham.

2007

The 2007 event was held April 27-29 with 225 juried artists. The festival juror was Ron Platt. The installation artist was Randy Gachet and the "emerging artist" was John Fields of New Orleans, Louisiana. The 10th annual Corks & Chefs event featured 16 restaurants. In concert with the Birmingham International Festival's Spotlight on the Czech Republic, works from the International Biennial of Drawing in Plzen were exhibited and the Alfa Theatre puppet troupe from Plzen performed during the festival. The weekend's weather was perfect.

2006

The 2006 event was held April 28-30. 225 artists participated. The "Corks & Chefs" food tent returned, along with the children's "Imagination Festival". The festival juror was Rick Lowe from Houston. The year's featured "emerging artist" was Clayton Colvin. The festival added a featured "installation artist" to the program, selecting Jim Neel to exhibit in 2006.

2005

The 2005 event was held April 22-24. Festival juror was Louise E. Shaw of Atlanta. The "Best of Show" award went to Les Slesnick. The featured "emerging artist" was Jane Timberlake. Other distinctions went to Spencer Shoults, Kem Alexander, Tom Turnbull, Ronnie Phillips, Sadie Wang, Antjuan Oden, and John & Breane Trest. Merti awards went to Debra Fritts, Jon Coffelt, Marie Weaver, Conner Burns, Julia Peerson, Susan Leslie Lumsden, Bethanne Hill, Kevin Irwin, Dan Bynum, Guadalupe Lanning Robinson, William Kwamena-Poh, and Aimee Elizabeth Simonton.

2004

Art Papers editor Jerry Cullum served as festival juror. Jon Coffelt was the 2004 "Distinguished Artist". The featured "emerging artist" was Annie Kammerer Butrus.

2003

Printmaker Scott Stephens served as festival juror.

2002

UAB Visual Arts Gallery curator Brett Levine served as festival juror. Frank Fleming was the distinguished artist.

2001

Gallery owner Lorenzo Pace served as festival juror.

2000

Russell and Paula Panczenko served as festival jurors.

1999

Master printer Joseph M. Segura and gallery owner Lissa Sette served as festival jurors.

1998

Gallery owner Max Protetch served as festival juror.

1997

John Wetenhall and artist "Gronk" served as festival juror.

1996

Peter Boswell served as festival juror. Lonnie Holley was the 1996 "Distinguished Artist".

1995

Kim Abeles served as festival juror.

1994

John T. Scott and David Gilhooly served as festival jurors.

1993

Trent Whitington and Gianfranco Mantegna served as festival jurors.

1992

Mel Edwards and Helen C. Frederick served as festival jurors.

1991

Jo Tartt and Jerry Beck served as festival jurors.

1990

Jo Hanson and Stephen Flinn Young served as festival jurors.

1989

Cam Newell served as festival juror.

1988

Fay Gold and Michael Lucero served as festival jurors. Edith Frohock was the distinguished artist.

1987

Tom Butler and Vicki Kopf served as festival jurors.

1986

Jane Kessler and Hollis Sigler served as festival jurors.

1985

Harvey K. Littleton and Elaine Horwitch served as festival jurors.

1984

Ivan Karp and Paul Brach served as festival jurors.

External link