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Welcome May/ 2010 Newsletter

From: Pam Dean Cable
Executive Director

Welcome to the Susan Kathleen Black Foundation's Newsletter
Your source for all information on Blossom II ~ Art of Flowers and anything SKB!

Not since the works and times of Georgia O'Keefe have Fine Art Florals been given such national & international focus & appreciation.
 
Take a few minutes of your time and see why we say this is the very best floral competition for Fine Art Painters anywhere in the world! One-hundred finalists are to be chosen.  $65,000 is the cash award pool!

$65,000 in Cash Awards    The original Blossom ~ Art of Flowers premiered at the prestigious Houston Museum of Natural Science, Houston, TX,  in 2008.  However, this was just the beginning of a 2.5 year National Museum Tour in which the world of beautifully painted flowers was made available to many thousands across the country.  As  accolades and bravos poured in from museum directors, collectors, artists and the general public we knew we had struck an important artistic chord.
 
And as you know, most museum exhibitions do not focus on art sales generally, however, during Blossom's National Museum Tour, nearly 1/3 of the paintings sold!

Susan Kathleen Black Foundation / SKB, is the proud sponsor of
Blossom II ~  Art of Flowers, a Global Fine Art Competition.
Why Flower Artists should enter this competition?

5 Reasons to Enter
There are a lot of very competitive Art Exhibitions each year, that artists like you work towards. And we know that you have to evaluate the pros & cons carefully in order decide which ones to go after. But we're certain that this is the one you'll really want to target with your very best work once you realize how grand it is. And it's not just the $65,000 in Cash Awards!
Find out why...
Review the Blossom Prospectus

How to Enter
This is where you'll find all of the general info & requirements of this competition. Then follow the instructions for digital entry. ...
Check it out right now...
Check out our Virtual Art Museum

Your artwork will be hung here as well If you are thinking of competing in this amazing exhibition, you might want to check out the artwork in the very first exhibition of Blossom. You can literally view the exhibition in our amazing 21st century virtual gallery and view the previous winners with their cash awards. If you think you can paint flowers... check out your competition from the first exhibition as most of them will enter again!
Blossom Jurors

Great Jurors create Great Exhibitions
It has been said that an exhibition is only as good as its jurors! This is why we are implementing a totally new 21st Century Fine Art Jury System by viewartbetter.com. And this has allowed us to attract some of the world's best jurors for this exhibition.
Review our present jurors list & credentials.
Tour Director Message

Brief History of Blossom
David Wagner, Ph.D., is the National Tour Director for Blossom Art of Flowers. He has put together a brief article detailing the list of artists in the very first exhibition; the upcoming National Tour for Blossom II, and more...
read more
SKB Artist Workshop & Conference

September in Wyoming
Don't forget! The Susan K. Black Foundation Artist Training Workshop in Wyoming is also coming up in September.

Click Image for all of the info regarding this world-class workshop in Dubois, Wyoming this coming September 2010
Your Very Best Paintings of Flowers!

Mark this date on your Calendar... We're looking for the very best paintings from artists all over the world who love to paint flowers. September will be here before you know it.
So paint something magnificent! And send it in ASAP!
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