"Conceal / Reveal" May 2010 National Art Exhibit juror's bio -- Joseph Di Bella :   Awards & Juror's Statement

Joseph Di Bella, Distinguished Professor of Art, has taught at the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, Virginia since 1977. He served as chair of the Department of Art and Art History from 1990 to 1993 and 1996 to 1999 and Director of University Galleries from 1983 to 1988. He was instrumental in the establishment of the Ridderhof Martin Gallery at Mary Washington. From 1994 to 2003 he was co-director of the University’s program in Urbino, Italy. He holds a BA in art history from Rutgers and MA and MFA degrees in painting from Northern Illinois University. A signature member of the National Watercolor Society and affiliated with other professional art organizations, he has exhibited in regional, national and international venues.  [artist's statement]

May 2010 "Conceal / Reveal" National Art Exhibit:
Juror: Joseph Di Bella;
Prospectus;   Artist Contract;
Entry Deadline - March 26, 2010; Slideshow by Carolyn Beever;
Jurying: March 31, 2010;
Notifications Mailed: April 1, 2010;
Accepted work due at FCCA: April 29, 2010, by 4:00p.m; Catalog of accepted work;
Exhibit Dates: May 2 - 28, 2010;
Exhibit Opens: Sunday, May 2, 2010; Flier; Invite;
Opening Reception: First Friday, May 7, 2010 from 6 - 8:30 pm; Juror's Talk at 6:00pm;
Exhibition Closes: Friday, May 28, 2010 at 4:00p.m;
Anticipated Return Shipping Date: May 31, 2010.