ANDREA HARRIS IN ART TAKES TIMES SQUARE

It is extremely exciting news that my artwork has been selected to appear on a 21 x 21 foot sign in Times Square!  There is also an opportunity for me to win a solo exhibit in Times Square, plus an award of $10,000.  

The contest is based on how many viewers "collect" my paintings.  To become a "collector" you will first need to log into your FaceBook account.  Then either paste this link into your web browser or click on this link and it will take you to my page.  You can view my artist's statement and images of my artwork.  Just hit the "Collect Me" button in the upper right-hand corner of the page, and your vote is counted.  FaceBook is being used to keep everyone honest.  If you like, you may vote for me every 24 hours.  

Link to vote:

Several images of my paintings from my Beyond Boundaries series will be featured.  This ongoing series has appeared in museums, universities, galleries and public art venues in celebration of women who have stepped Beyond Boundaries to impact their lives and the lives of others.Featured below are several significant women 

I have chosen to paint: http://AndreaHarris.artistswanted.org/atts2012

Amina Lawal

Wangari Maathai

Sister Dorothy Stang

Stephanie Danielle Roth

Rosa Parks

Aung San Suu Kyi

Tante Paula

Tsege Asgedom

Diane & Veja Pronites

Please consider voting for my artwork in the ART TAKES TIMES SQUARE competition.  Thanks!

Northern Trust Bank Hosts Chicago Women's Caucus for Art Exhibition

Mark your calendars for the upcoming exhibition that will showcase the artwork of Chicago Women's Caucus for Art (CWCA) members.  

                                                                   

                                                                   Painting Details: Oprah

                                                                   Artist: Andrea Harris

                                                                   Oil & Cold Wax on Canvas, 36 x 36 inches

Invited by Northern Trust Bank as a celebration of Women's History Month, the artwork of the CWCA is an eclectic selection that will be on view the month of March.  A reception is planned and will be open to the public on March 1, 2012 from 3:30- 5:30 PM. 

The Chicago Women’s Caucus for Art (CWCA) is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization that was founded in 1973 and is committed to, among other purposes, supporting local, national and global art activism and is a chapter of the Women's Caucus for Art (WCA), a national member organization.  The WCA was founded in 1972 in connection with the College Art Association (CAA) and is unique in its multi-disciplinary, multicultural membership of artists, art historians, students, educators and museum professionals. 

Exhibition Details:


Northern Trust Bank
50 S. La Salle Street
Chicago, IL 60603
Opening Reception: 
Thursday, March 1, 2012
3:30-5:30 PM




Exhibition is on view from March 1- through March 31, 2012.