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Over 100 ‘Small Oranges’ To Be Created By Local Artists  Riverside’s Giant Oranges shrink and multiply in new project which will raise money for the Riverside Art Museum The new project is called

In 2006 the Art Alliance of the Riverside Art Museum created a giant orange project which scattered artist-inspired fiberglass fruit around Riverside streets.  This time they have shrunk the oranges and will be creating a grove of over 100 small fiberglass oranges created by local artists.  Artists are being asked to use the small oranges as a unique canvas for their talents for a fundraiser that will take place in the fall of 2012.  Applications are now being accepted by any artist who wishes to apply for the privilege of painting one of the oranges. Each orange is just a bit bigger than a basketball and weighs about 9 pounds.  When finished, all 120 oranges will be displayed in an orange ‘grove’ show at the Riverside Art Museum.  On November 9, 2012 there will be a gala event at which the oranges will be given to sponsors through a lottery.  All proceeds from the sponsorships of small oranges will benefit the Riverside Art Museum and its many exceptional educational programs and exhibits. Artists may receive an ‘orange application’ by calling the Riverside Art Museum or clicking on the link below.  Oranges will be available beginning in April and will need to be completed by October 1, 2012.  Artists will be asked to sign a contract that they will turn in a completed orange by that time. What exactly is a small art orange? Oranges are small, fiberglass sculptures that come ready for you to paint or decorate!  They are a bit bigger than a basketball, measuring about 15" high and 40" around, and weigh close to 9 lbs.  Your mission, should you decide to accept it, is to decide how to use your artistic skills and creativity to design an orange that will be on display for the community to appreciate and a sponsor to take home and love!  Artists are asked to submit an application (below) for participation and only a limited number of artists will be chosen.  Upon acceptance, your orange will be available for pick up or delivery with contract and material list. Oranges will be available on or about April 1, 2012 and will need to be completed by October 1, 2012.  Oranges will then be put on display at RAM for an exhibition, starting on November 1.  Oranges will be juried and awarded "Best in Show" among other awards. On November 9, 2012—at a Gala Event unlike any other—all art oranges will be matched to sponsors by lottery.  A few "extra" oranges will be auctioned and awarded by opportunity drawings. What are the benefits of being an OrangeAID artist? All art oranges will be a part of an exhibition at the Riverside Art Museum November 1-9, 2012.  In addition to signage, each artist’s biographical information will be available during the course of the show.  Visitors will be excited to see the "grove" of pint-sized citrus and we hope to generate a lot of buzz in the community. A complete exhibition program with a listing of participating artists will be printed.  Press articles highlighting orange artists will be submitted for publication in newspapers and local magazines. Most importantly, the museum (which has been supportive of local artists) now needs your help during these tough economic times. Your talent could literally save the day!   OrangeAID Artist Application    Artist Preparation and Painting Tips for working with Small Fiberglass Oranges

OrangeAID Sponsorships are $500 (here is what your donation provides!) Your sponsorship ensures you an artist-designed "art orange" (a fiberglass orange a bit bigger than a basketball) perfect for home or office.  All "art-oranges" are one-of-a- kind.  A hundred or more small oranges will be decorated for sponsorship.  Afterward they will be placed in a 10-day exhibition at the Riverside Art Museum for community viewing.  All oranges will then be matched with a sponsor through a lottery and unveiled at a Gala Event on November 9,2012. Your name or business will be acknowledged on all signage, programs, and advertisements throughout the OrangeAID "orange show." Your sponsorship is tax-deductible (to the extent allowed by law). The Riverside Art Museum is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit. Your sponsorship will help RAM keep the quality educational programs and art exhibitions the community has come to love!   Click here for a Sponsorship Form!

For more information, please contact Kathy Allavie (951) 784-7377 or check back to this website for updated information or http://www.riversideartmuseum.org

"OrangeAID Project is Presented to the Riverside City Council" April 24, 2012

Art Alliance of the Riverside Art Museum Please Join us for our Annual Meeting May 31, 2012 Social 6:00 PM Dinner and Meeting 6:30 PM The Annual Meeting will be held at the Hopper Residence Please carpool and park on Hallwood. Send in your RSVP BY MAY 15, 2012 with check for $40 to Lee L.

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