Sea Foam Study: Shim Art Card

Sea Foam Study for SHIM Art Card

The Sea Foam watercolors are a series of small-scale watercolors that I made to prepare for future SHIM/ArtCard exhibitions. These pieces were created by dividing a large (36 x 36 inches) completed watercolor into 20 smaller (6 x 8 inches) standalone works. Each piece has all the elements of a finished work but can also be part of the larger group.

Showcasing the aqueous affects of water is central to my Coral Reef series — a series that celebrates oceanic life forms which thrive when all the pieces support each other. This philosophy can be applied to many things in life — including the formation of the SHIM/ArtCard group.

The SHIM/ArtCard group, is an exhibition group made up of over 50 artists from around the world (and still growing) inspired to create high quality, affordable, small scale art works. Since its inception in December of 2021, the group has exhibited in New York City, Westchester, NY, Venice and Artsy.net. In September of 2022 (September 10, 2022 from 4-6PM) there will be an opening for over 200 artists at Jill Krutick Fine Art for the SHIM/ArtCard group as well as other artist groups in the SHIM Art Network. These groups will also be offered opportunities to exhibit in Miami during Art Basel among other places.

The SHIM/ArtCard group creates an opportunity for artists of all backgrounds and skill levels to create and exhibit postcard-sized artwork, which can travel the world and offer a collaborative network of creative and supportive artists.

I invite artists to join this journey, which opens a world of possibilities…stay tuned for updates about a new open call for Miami.

Sea Foam ArtCards. Each piece 6 x 8 inches. Watercolor on yupo paper.

Fair Share Art Offerings, June Exhibition to Open Shortly

Fair Share Art, @fairshareart on Instagram, works to promote original works by artists to raise visibility and to connect art enthusiasts and collectors directly to the artist. The artwork is live on their page for a month, and new work is uploaded regularly. Jill Krutick has been sharing her works to Fair Share Art for the past several months. Scroll through her work!

Tropical Flow 2

Aquarium 1

Watercolor on Yupo paper, 14 x 11 inches (35.6 x 28.0cm).

Watercolor on Yupo paper, 14 x 11 inches (35.6 x 28.0cm).

Hiring Designer/Photographer for Jill Krutick Fine Art

After four years! my valued associate, Simone Kurtz, is moving onto a great, new design opportunity at CreativeDrive. So thrilled for her! I am now looking to find a new colleague to work at my studio/gallery in Mamaroneck, NY. to help me market, design promo material, prepare for large scale museum exhibitions and support my efforts to expand my artist network (among many other projects). Design/Photography/Marketing are the focus. More details for this opportunity are available.

Overview
Abstract expressionist artist/entrepreneur has a working studio and gallery in Mamaroneck Village, New York where she prepares for museum shows and large-scale exhibitions. Seeking highly motivated part-time associate, with full-time potential. Must have a strong graphic design background, social marketing skills, communication skills, and be a self-starter. Experience in photography with an interest in artist management is a plus. Able to help hang, pack, and lift paintings, is also desired.

Qualifications

• Computer Skills: Proficiency in Mac platforms and Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Lightroom or Lightroom Classic, InDesign). Experience with Adobe Illustrator, MailChimp, and website maintenance is a plus.

• Experience in social media marketing (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.)

• Experience with digital photography and taking high-quality images with a DSLR camera is a plus

• Strong writing and communication skills

• Self-starter—possess a sense of responsibility and can-do attitude

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and meet deadlines

• Ability to take initiative with projects and follow direction

• Excellent attention to detail and efficiently manage time by prioritizing tasks

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain and update gallery website and social media outlets.

• Take photos of artwork and installations for posting on social media/website

• Provide logistical and administrative support for gallery exhibitions

• Research museum and galleries for artist opportunities

• Assist Artist/Owner in a range of daily operational and administrative tasks including hanging, packing, and moving paintings

Visit jillkrutickfineart.com for more information about our studio/gallery.

To apply, send a cover letter, resume and portfolio link to jsk@jillkrutickfineart.com

SHIM/ArtCard Exhibition Group Launching...

Calling all artists!

The Pitch

We are excited to be officially launching an exhibition group called SHIM/ArtCard dedicated to high quality, small works, easily shipped around the world.  Those who join will have a one-year membership, which includes the opportunity to upload six images- in two uploads of 3 images each at 6 month intervals- to Artsy.net as well as multiple exhibition opportunities.  The cost to enroll for the first year is $40 per person.

This exhibition group will be part of SHIM Art Network, an arts exhibition service company that provides essential digital and in-person exhibition resources to artists. The SHIM/ArtCard exhibition group will be run by Peter Hopkins and Jill Krutick.

Artsy Upload

Artsy, for those who do not know, is the world’s largest art e-commerce site, and has upwards of 2.5 million views per month to its homepage. The benefits for this usually cost $10,000 per gallery contract. The opportunity for emerging/established artists to access Artsy through SHIM, and make themselves searchable by collectors around the world is an undeniable asset.

The one-year membership to SHIM/ArtCard includes two batches of three images (six images in total) to be uploaded on Artsy.net in 2022. The SHIM/ArtCard page will be part of the SHIM Art Network gallery page on Artsy.

The first 3-image upload on Artsy should be completed by the end of June. The first upload will coincide with the timing of a Venice exhibition, which takes place from July to September 2022. It will be an online exhibition of the SHIM/ArtCard group on Artsy. The second upload will be done in the fall of 2022 and will likely coincide with other exhibition opportunities, yet to be announced.

Please see LINK to exhibitions recently hosted for similar ArtCard events at Jill Krutick Fine Art and in New York City during the Holiday ArtCard event. 

 The image submissions need to fit our “Art Card” requirements:

• Marketing: All artists need to be on Instagram and follow: @shimartnetwork, @jillkrutickfineartgallery, and @jillkrutickfineart, POST about events and their work and TAG the same three accounts:   @shimartnetwork, @jillkrutickfineartgallery, and @jillkrutickfineart. By doing this, we can repost each other’s work and grow everyone’s audience. If artists don’t adhere to these marketing rules, they will not be continuing members.

• The size of the works may be either: 4” x 6” or 6” x 8” (but no larger than 6 x 8") in any orientation.

• Original drawings, photographs, paintings, printmaking, digital prints, and mixed media on paper are welcome. Artists may also submit limited edition prints as one of their offerings.

• The work(s) must be relatively flat (no stretched canvas, raised panels, etc.) and be on postcard or any heavy weight paper. Artists are permitted to mount their works on mat boards for stability.

• For exhibition, each work should be individually protected with a well-fitted, clear protective covering so collectors can examine the pieces without harming them. Here is an example of this: Flap Seal Crystal Clear Bags by ClearBags.com.

• All work can be priced up to $250 per piece. The split for the work is 30% to the gallery and 70% to the artist. Buyers cover the shipping of the piece.

On the back of the work, please include:

• Title of piece

• Artist's name (both printed and signed)

• Instagram handle

• An indication of the top of the work with an arrow (if applicable) 

For those who want to participate, please fill out this REQUIRED FORM. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. I can be reached at jsk@jillkrutickfineart.com

If you have further questions, please contact Jill Krutick.

Jill Krutick
(914) 522-0420
jsk@jillkrutickfineart.com
@jillkrutickfineartgallery

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About SHIM Art Network’s Partnership with Jill Krutick Fine Art

Artists come together in the creation of an Eco-Squisite Corpse

Opening on Wednesday, February 9 at the Consulate General of Greece in New York City, SHIM Art Network and Jill Krutick Fine Art participates in Occupy Art. The project collaborates with over 50 artists in creating an eco-themed exquisite corpse. This construction involves many pieces of uniquely-made artwork that visually connect to create a larger body of work. The theme pulls inspiration from how an ecosystem functions: fundamentally individualistic yet synchronous as a whole. Each component measures twelve by twelve inches, resulting in a total length of over 50 feet. Participating artists range in experience from beginner to the professional.

A preview of 8 panels within the Eco-Squisite Corpse project

Close-up photos of a section of the project

A panorama of a section of the Eco-squisite Corpse project

Eco "Art-ivist" Original Gifted to University of Pennsylvania Permanent Art Collection

In December of 2021, Jill Krutick gifted eco-”art-ivist” piece Contours of the Earth: Aridification 25, 2021 to the permanent art collection of the University of Pennsylvania, Krutick’s alma mater. Krutick graduated from Wharton undergrad in 1984 with a joint degree in finance and decision sciences. This piece belongs to a series of work dedicated to the complications that arise from the gradual change of a region from a wetter to a drier climate, or aridification.

Below please take a look at the short video we made to show the process and inspiration behind this eco-based work and the development of the Contours of the Earth series.

This artist recreates a coral reef as she remembers it before devastation

This two-and-a-half minute video captures Jill Krutick, an abstract expressionist, as she develops her most recent inspiration and one of her largest pieces to date—The Coral Reef. A six panel, 6’ x 12’ work (each panel is 36 x 48 inches), was inspired by Krutick’s love for the world under the sea. Her diving days were spent exploring coral reefs and fish life in all its glory. It became an escape to visit this unique, exploratory world. Krutick reinterprets this journey through the use of mixed media — from a variety of acrylic based mediums to oil paint to even watercolors. Plastics, papers and other found objects are also used in the painting to recreate what we find in our oceans today. The beauty and “garbage” we find in the sea is captured in this abstract multi-panel work. We hope this work raises awareness about the preservation of our oceans, marine life and coral reefs.

You can follow Jill through her social media handles here:
• Fine Art Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jskfineart/
• Gallery Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JillKrutickFineArtGallery
• Fine Art Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jillkrutickfineart/
• Gallery Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jillkrutickfineartgallery/

Jill Krutick works on The Coral Reef

Detail Shots

Krutick uses a variety of media to complete her six-paneled piece.

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ARTIST GUIDELINES: Holiday SHIM/ArtCard Show

The holidays are here!

We are so excited to share with you that we’re planning another postcard show, just in time for the holidays!. We would like to carry-over any unsold work for this show and only add new pieces to replace sold pieces from our first event.

This show will take place on December 9, 10, and 11, 2022 in New York City at 31 W 26th St, New York, NY 10010.  A reception for this event will be held on Saturday, December 11th from 3-6PM. We also would appreciate knowing if anyone has a time block to help “manage” the exhibition for the group during the day/evening.

All returning artists will be required to read our Guidelines for Submission (below) and fill out the Submission Form to participate.

REQUIRED GUIDELINES FOR SUBMISSION

1. The size of work to exhibit may be either: 4” x 6” or 6” x 8” (but no larger than 6 x 8").

2. Original drawings, photographs, paintings, printmaking, digital prints, and mixed media on paper are welcome.

3. The work(s) must be relatively flat (no stretched canvas, raised panels, etc.) and be on postcard or any heavy weight paper. Artists are permitted to mount their works on mat boards for stability.

4. Each work should be individually protected with a well-fitted, clear protective covering so collectors can examine the pieces without harming them. Here is an example of this: Flap Seal Crystal Clear Bags by ClearBags.com.

5. On the back of the work, please include:

   • Title of piece

   • Artist's name (both printed and signed)

   • Instagram handle

   • An indication of the top of the work with an arrow (if applicable)

6. All artwork needs to arrive at Jill Krutick Fine Art (425 Mount Pleasant Ave, Mamaroneck, NY 10543) by Monday, December 6, 2022. We plan to have our installation on the following day. 

7. Artists are required to follow these accounts on Instagram: @shimartnetwork, @jillkrutickfineartgallery, and @jillkrutickfineart. 

8. Artists need to post about the event and their artwork in the show. If visiting the NYC gallery, please take pictures and promote the event to the fullest extent possible. All promotion of the event should include three handles: @shimartnetwork, @jillkrutickfineartgallery, and @jillkrutickfineart so we can repost and grow everyone’s audience.

Thank you!

If you have further questions, please contact Jill or Simone.

Jill Krutick
(914) 522-0420
jsk@jillkrutickfineart.com
@jillkrutickfineartgallery

Simone Kurtz
(914) 471-6223
smkurtz6@gmail.com
@thethirteenthour

Jill Krutick Fine Art Gallery and SHIM Art Network to host Bushwick Community Darkroom for December Show

Jill Krutick Fine Art Gallery is proud to partner with SHIM Art Network to present the 2021 SHIM Darkroom Showcase with the Bushwick Community Darkroom. The event will feature up to 25 photographers in a variety of photography styles done on film.

This event is organized by Jill Krutick of Jill Krutick Fine Art Gallery, Peter Hopkins of SHIM Art Network, and curated by Bushwick Community Darkroom founder Lucia Rollow.

Opening Reception will be held on Saturday, December 4, from 1-4 P.M. at Jill Krutick Fine Art Gallery at 425 Mount Pleasant Ave, Mamaroneck, NY 10543. Masks and proof of vaccination is required.

Chris Cook

WTC 2016

Furkan Uzunsac

Untitled

JB Reidenbaugh

Untitled

Rosemary Haynes

Untitled

Jill Krutick: Contours of the Earth | Fair Share Art

Fair Share Art, @fairshareart on Instagram, works to promote original works by artists to raise visibility and to connect art enthusiasts and collectors directly to the artist. The artwork is live on their page for a month, and new work is uploaded regularly. Jill Krutick will be participating with Fair Share Art during the month of November 2021, featuring her works “Contours of the Earth 5” and “Contours of the Earth 25 (Inception).” These pieces are part of her “After Sea Rise” watercolor series.

Contours of the Earth 5

Contours of the Earth 25 (Inception)