Video: reducing our energy consumption first

by on January 22, 2012

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Last fall, California Certified Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance and respected green business consultant John Garn approached us about collaborating on a video that would highlight our extensive energy efficiency efforts. Director of Facility Operations Tim Spence discusses his massive project to revamp our refrigeration and winery piping systems in this video.

Since 2006, Tim has been retrofitting the winery with the latest technology while preserving the vintage character of the chateau. Installment of new energy-efficient “cool roofs,” refrigeration units, warehouse doors, preinsulated COOL-FIT piping systems and LED lighting helped us achieve our initial energy-reduction goals. PG&E’s ClimateSmart program certified our energy usage carbon neutral in 2009, and Jordan has decreased its carbon footprint by 24 percent since embarking on this project.

Last year, we reached our goal of reducing our energy consumption to the lowest possible levels. It’s the equivalent of removing 67 passenger cars from the road for a year, or planting 74 acres of pine trees. That means the Jordan chateau is finally ready for the next step in business energy efficiency: solar. Rather than rushing to convert to solar–and “solarizing” an inefficient structure–we believed it was important to take steps to reduce consumption before we went off the grid.

It’s really exciting to see all these efforts coming to fruition on the eve of our 40th anniversary in May.

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4on4 Art Competition: Dallas artist call for entries, submission guidelines

by on January 18, 2012

In honor of its 40th anniversary in 2012, Jordan Vineyard & Winery has created the 4 on 4 Art Competition, a four-city initiative that challenges local artists to create a commemorative work of art that blends the elegance of Jordan wines with the flavor of each city.

 Dallas Call for Artists: 4 on 4: Artists in four cities celebrating four decades of Jordan wine in their community. The four cities include: Miami, New York, Los Angeles & Dallas.

  • Deadline for Dallas submissions:  Thursday, April 12, 2012
  • 40 artists will be called upon to enter. Top 25 artists will be chosen for the show. Rising Gallery will coordinate all artists participating in the show.
  • All artists will be based in the Dallas/Ft. Worth metroplex.

Grand Award/Purchase: ($5,000) and the opportunity to be featured in two art exhibitions, as well as inclusion in post event publicity campaigns and Jordan 40th anniversary commemorative gifts. The winning work will be professionally printed as a limited-edition run for Jordan’s Texas customers. Winning original artwork becomes the property of Jordan Winery for display at the chateau and/or donation to a charity auction to be determined.

First Runner-up: ($2,000) and the opportunity to be featured in two art exhibitions and post-event publicity.

Second Runner-up: ($1,000) and the opportunity to be featured in two art exhibitions and post-event publicity.

**A panel of expert judges will select the top three works of art that meet the competition criteria. Judges will be announced in February.

A top 25 will be selected to participate in a public exhibition at Rising Gallery on April 24, 2012, from 5 to 8 p.m. At the public exhibition event, the judges will select their top three artworks, and winners of the grand, first runner-up and second runner-up awards will be announced. The top 3 works will also be shown at a private event on April 25, 2012.

Artists and Jordan Vineyard & Winery: Since 1976, the Jordan family has been heralded for its elegant wines, culinary excellence and gracious hospitality. Over the years, the Jordan’s have commissioned artists to capture the beauty of the winery chateau through the seasons – its ivy-draped façade, window boxes sprouting spring flowers, the antique clock above a sweeping balcony. To celebrate its 40th anniversary in 2012, Jordan Vineyard & Winery is bringing wine country to Dallas, Texas. Local artists will be challenged to create a commemorative work of art that combines the essence of Jordan wine with Dallas’s distinct culture, design and culinary experiences.

CRITERIA:

  • Applicants must incorporate an element of Jordan Winery in their artwork. See ELEMENT DOWNLOADS section below.
  • Artists must incorporate an element of the Dallas area in their artwork, such as architecture, landscape or food culture.
  • Original artwork must be in a format that is reproducible in lithograph, such as paintings or drawings. 3D/sculpture works unfortunately will NOT be accepted due to nature of project.
  • Winning artist agrees to sign up to 200 limited-edition lithographs of their artwork in Dallas at a mutually agreed upon date in summer or fall 2012.
  • Jordan Winery has the first rights to purchase the original first runner-up and second runner-up winning artwork.
  • Lithographs of the winning artwork become the property of Jordan Winery for use as necessary.
  • Minimum size of final entry: 18 x 24 inches

 SUBMISSIONS:

  • Please include a brief statement about your artwork, materials used and how it fits within the theme of the competition. Also include your full name and title of work, as well as contact phone number.
  • Images (both web ready and high resolution) of work must be received by Rising Gallery by email (info@risinggallery.com) no later than Thursday, April 12, 2012, at 5:00 p.m. CST for use on press materials and D Magazine’s online media coverage.
  • The top 25 artworks will need to arrive at Rising Gallery no later than Thursday, April 12, 2012, at 5:00 p.m. CST. Artwork delivery is the responsibility of the artist. All work must be ready to hang and exhibition ready.
  • A “Viewer’s Choice” will be made available thru D Magazine online.
  • For additional publicity, entrants may also upload a copy of their submission to the 4on4 Art Competition Flickr page. For Flickr upload instructions, click here.

ELEMENT DOWNLOADS:

Artists must incorporate an artistic element from Jordan wine into their original artwork. Recreation of the Jordan name should be as close as possible to the original, while artistic concepts inspired by the Jordan chateau and Jordan wine label are welcomed. Element options include:

Jordan chateau logo: download low-res or high-res image.

Jordan 40th anniversary logo: download low-res or high-res image.

Jordan winery chateau option 1: download low-res or high-res image.

Jordan winery chateau option 2: download low-res or high-res image.

Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon label (vintage not necessary): download low-res or high-res image.

Jordan Vineyard & Winery 4 on 4 Art Competition

Hosted by Rising Gallery  www.risinggallery.com

Deadline: Thursday, April 12, 2012 — All materials due no later than 5 p.m. CST

For more information about Jordan Vineyard & Winery, please visit www.jordanwinery.com.

For more information about the entire 4 on 4 Art Competition, please visit our national news page.

For questions about Jordan Winery’s Dallas 4on4 Art Competition, please call Bryan or Taber Wetz (214.559.4158) or Frankie Garcia (469.774.8936). You can also email Bryan Wetz, Taber Wetz or Frankie Garcia.

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Los Angeles artists help us celebrate 40 years

by on January 17, 2012

JORDAN VINEYARD & WINERY ANNOUNCES 4 ON 4 ART COMPETITION
WITH LOS ANGELES ART COMMUNITY

Southern California artists wanted for a chance to win up to $5,000 in cash prizes

HEALDSBURG, CA (January 17, 2012) – In honor of its 40th anniversary in 2012, iconic California vintner Jordan Vineyard & Winery has created the 4 on 4 Art Competition, a four-city initiative that challenges local artists to create a commemorative work of art that blends the elegance of Jordan wines with the flavor of each city. The 4 on 4 Los Angeles competition begins today with its call for entries, organized by LACE (Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions).

In the past three decades, the Jordans have commissioned artists to capture the beauty of the winery chateau through the seasons—its ivy-draped façade, window boxes sprouting spring flowers, the antique clock above a sweeping balcony. To celebrate a special dual anniversary this spring—both the founding of the winery and second-generation vintner John Jordan’s 40th birthday—Jordan Vineyard & Winery is bringing wine country to Southern California artists in their own backyard, challenging talented professionals to create a special work of art that combines the essence of Jordan with Los Angeles’s distinct flavors of culture, food and design.

“Los Angeles has held a special place in our hearts since the founding of the winery,” said John Jordan, chief executive officer and proprietor of Jordan Vineyard & Winery. “In the 1980s, my parents poured our wines at many high-profile events in Los Angeles, I went to college at Occidental and my sister Judy even hosted the national launch party for J sparkling in LA.”

A panel of expert judges—including Carol Stakenas, director of LACE, and noted critic and LA Canvas art editor Shana Nys Dambrot—will select the top three works of art that meet the competition criteria. Top three winners receive cash prize awards: a grand award ($5,000), first runner-up ($2,000) and second runner-up ($1,000). In addition to cash prizes, winning artists will be featured in an art exhibition, publicity campaigns and Jordan 40th anniversary commemorative gifts. The winning work of art will be transformed into a limited-edition piece for Jordan’s Southern California customers.

The deadline for submissions for the Los Angeles competition is April 1, 2012, at 5 p.m. EST. Artists must live and work in Los Angeles, Ventura, Orange, San Bernardino or Riverside counties to be eligible. A complete list of competition guidelines can be found on the 4 on 4 Los Angeles webpage.

“We are delighted to participate in this celebratory event with Jordan Winery,” said Carol Stakenas, executive director of LACE. “The LA art scene’s international ascendancy and its contemporary artistic culture is a perfect match for this esteemed winery to commemorate its 40th anniversary.”

A collection of the top competition entries will be unveiled at 4 on 4 Top 40, a public exhibition and Jordan wine tasting event, which will be hosted in April at Black Cat Gallery, an up-and-coming gallery noted for its relationships with edgy Westside artists, such as Sandow Birk, Andy Moses, Terell Moore and James Mathers. A people’s choice award will also be given for the top artwork selected by event guests. The 4 on 4 Top 40 event is complimentary and open to the public. Further exhibition details will be announced in February.

Timothy Williams, the director and artist-in-residence of Black Cat Gallery, adds: “As a space dedicated to young artists, we are pleased to work with Jordan to bring remuneration and recognition to the competing artists. Working with Jordan and LACE is a welcome step forward for Black Cat.”

For more information about 4 on 4 Los Angeles, click here.

For more information about the 4 on 4 Art Competition, please visit our national news release.

SOCIAL MEDIA
Follow the excitement in Los Angeles on Twitter and Facebook:
@jordanwinery
@welcometoLACE
4 on 4 Hashtag: #40n4art
Facebook.com/jordanwinery
Facebook.com/welcometoLACE

ABOUT JORDAN VINEYARD & WINERY
Inspired by the masterful wine, food and hospitality of France, Tom and Sally Jordan followed their hearts from Colorado to California’s bourgeoning wine country in 1972. That spring, they signed the deed on their first piece of land in Alexander Valley on the very same day their son, John, was born. They quickly planted their first vineyard with a vision for creating a singular Cabernet Sauvignon that could rival the finest wines of Bordeaux. When the first vintage of Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon debuted, it was an immediate success due to its elegance and early approachability, as well as its affinity for food. The Jordan family has spent the last four decades quietly building a reputation for relentless quality, graceful ageability and remarkable consistency vintage after vintage. For more information, visit www.jordanwinery.com.

ABOUT LOS ANGELES CONTEMPORARY EXHIBITIONS
LACE both champions and challenges the art of our time by fostering artists who innovate, explore, and risk.  We move within and beyond our four walls to provide opportunities for diverse publics to engage deeply with contemporary art.  In doing so, we further dialogue and participation between and among artists and those audiences. For more information, please visit http://welcometolace.org.

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4on4 Art Competition: Los Angeles artist call for entries, submission guidelines

by on January 16, 2012

 

In honor of its 40th anniversary in 2012, Jordan Vineyard & Winery has created the 4on4 Art Competition, a four-city initiative in Miami, New York, Los Angeles and Dallas that challenges local artists to create a commemorative work of art that blends the elegance of Jordan wines with the flavor of each city. 4on4 Los Angeles will be hosted in conjunction with LACE (Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions).

4on4 Los Angeles Call for Artists:  Artists in four cities celebrating four decades of Jordan wine in their community. 

  • Deadline for Los Angeles submissions: April 1, 2012
  • Must be an artist living and working in Los Angeles, Orange, Ventura, San Bernardino or Riverside counties

Grand Award: $5,000 and the opportunity to be featured in an art exhibition, publicity campaigns and Jordan 40th anniversary commemorative gifts. The winning work will be transformed into a limited-edition piece for Jordan’s loyal customers across Southern California.

First Runner-up: $2,000 and the opportunity to be featured in an art exhibition and post-event publicity.

Second Runner-up: $1,000 and the opportunity to be featured in an art exhibition and post-event publicity.

Artists and Jordan Vineyard & Winery: Since 1976, the Jordan family has been heralded for its elegant wines, culinary excellence and gracious hospitality. Over the years, the Jordans have commissioned artists to capture the beauty of the winery chateau through the seasons – its ivy-draped façade, window boxes sprouting spring flowers, the antique clock above a sweeping balcony. To celebrate its 40th anniversary in 2012, Jordan Vineyard & Winery is bringing wine country to Los Angeles artists in their own backyard, challenging these talented professionals to create a commemorative work of art that combines the essence of Jordan with Los Angeles’ distinct flavors of culture, food and design.

A panel of expert judges–including LACE director Carol Stakenas and noted art critic Shana Nys Dambrot of LA Canvas–will select the top three works of art that meet the competition criteria. A top 40 will be selected to participate in a public exhibition presented by LACE at Black Cat Gallery in April. The grand prize, first runner-up and second runner-up winners will be announced at this event and showcased at a private Jordan Winery event in Los Angeles later that month.

CRITERIA:

  • Applications must live and work in Los Angeles, Orange, Ventura, San Bernardino or Riverside counties.
  • Applicants must incorporate an element of Jordan Winery in their artwork. See “ELEMENT DOWNLOADS” below for a list of elements and download instructions
  • Applicants must incorporate an element of their local community in their artwork, such as Los Angeles architecture, landscapes or food culture.
  • Original artwork must be in a format that is reproducible in lithograph, such as paintings or drawings.
  • Winning artists agree to sign up to 200 limited-edition lithographs of their artwork in Los Angeles at a mutually agreed upon date in summer or fall 2012.
  • Winning artwork becomes the property of Jordan Winery for display at the chateau and/or donation to a charity auction to be determined.

SUBMISSIONS:

  • Applicants should submit ONE high-resolution image (jpeg) of artwork via email to 4on4LosAngeles@jordanwinery.com (maximum size: 10 MB).
  • In the body of your email, please include details including your first and last name, title of work, year, media and dimensions. Please also include your daytime phone number, your mailing address and your email address.
  • Please also include a brief statement (200 words) about your artwork and how it fits within the theme of the competition.
  • Minimum size of final entry: 18 x 24 inches
  • For additional publicity, entrants may also upload a copy of their submission to the 4on4 Art Competition Flickr page. For Flickr upload instructions, click here.

ELEMENT DOWNLOADS:

Artists must incorporate an artistic element from Jordan wine into their original artwork. Recreation of the Jordan name should be as close as possible to the original, while artistic concepts inspired by the Jordan chateau and Jordan wine label are welcomed. Element options include:

Jordan chateau logo: download low-res or high-res image.

Jordan 40th anniversary logo: download low-res or high-res image.

Jordan winery chateau option 1: download low-res or high-res image.

Jordan winery chateau option 2: download low-res or high-res image.

Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon label (vintage not necessary): download low-res or high-res image.

For more information about the 4on4 Art Competition, please view our national news release.

For questions about Los Angeles’ 4on4 Art Competition, please contact Susan von Seggern by email or call 213-840-0077.

 

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Miami kicks off Jordan Winery 4 on 4 Art Competition

by on January 9, 2012

JORDAN VINEYARD & WINERY LAUNCHES 4 ON 4 ART COMPETITION WITH MIAMI ART COMMUNITY

South Florida artists wanted for a chance to win up to $5,000 in cash prizes

HEALDSBURG, CA (January 9, 2012) – In honor of its 40th anniversary in 2012, California icon Jordan Vineyard & Winery has created the 4 on 4 Art Competition, a four-city initiative that challenges local artists to create a commemorative work of art that blends the elegance of Jordan wines with the flavor of each city. The competition kicks off January 15 with the 4 on 4 Miami call for entries, organized by the Bakehouse Art Complex.

In the past three decades, the Jordans have commissioned artists to capture the beauty of the winery chateau through the seasons—its ivy-draped façade, window boxes sprouting spring flowers, the antique clock above a sweeping balcony. To celebrate a special dual anniversary this spring—both the founding of the winery and second-generation vintner John Jordan’s 40th birthday—Jordan Vineyard & Winery is bringing wine country to South Florida artists in their own backyard, challenging talented professionals to create a special work of art that combines the essence of Jordan wine with Miami’s distinct flavors of wine, food and design.

“It’s fitting that we’re kicking off our 40th anniversary in Miami because in many ways the success of Jordan wines really started in South Florida,” said John Jordan, chief executive officer and proprietor of Jordan Vineyard & Winery. “Harvey Chaplin and Mel Dick were building the wine portfolio at Southern Wine & Spirits back in the 1970s and 1980s, and my parents developed a relationship with them early on. Since the inaugural 1976 vintage, the attention that Jordan received from Southern leadership and the restaurateurs in the Miami area really made a big difference in terms of carving out the niche that we’ve occupied so successfully for decades.”

A panel of expert judges—including Roxanne Vargas, co-anchor of NBC Miami’s “Live Miami;” Nina Johnson, director at Gallery Diet; Susanne Birbragher, associate publisher of ArtNexus; and Chef Michael Schwartz, proprietor of Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink—will select the top three works of art that meet the competition criteria. Top three winners receive cash prize awards: a grand award ($5,000), first runner-up ($2,000) and second runner-up ($1,000).

4 on 4 Miami Judges

In addition to cash prizes, winning artists will be featured in two art exhibitions, publicity campaigns and Jordan 40th anniversary commemorative gifts. The winning work of art will be transformed into a limited-edition piece for Jordan’s South Florida customers.

The deadline for submissions for the Miami competition is March 10, 2012, at 5 p.m. EST. Artists must live and work in Broward, Miami-Dade or Monroe county to be eligible. For a complete list of competition guidelines, click here. A collection of the top competition entries will be unveiled at 4 on 4 Top 40, a public exhibition and Jordan wine tasting event, to be hosted at the Bakehouse Art Complex on March 29, 2012, from 5 to 7 p.m. A people’s choice award will also be given for the top artwork selected by event guests. The 4 on 4 Top 40 event is complimentary and open to the public.

“We are delighted to participate in this celebratory event with Jordan Winery,” said Arlys W. Raymond, executive director of the Bakehouse Art Complex. “Miami’s international vibrancy and its contemporary artistic culture is a perfect match for this esteemed winery to commemorate its 40th anniversary.”

For more information about 4 on 4 Miami, please visit the call for entries and submission guidelines page.

For more information about the 4 on 4 Art Competition, please visit our national news release.

SOCIAL MEDIA

Follow the excitement in Miami on Twitter and Facebook:

Jordan Vineyard & Winery – @jordanwinery

Bakehouse Art Complex – @BACMiami

4 on 4 Hashtag: #40n4art

Facebook.com/jordanwinery

Facebook.com/bakehouseartcomplex

ABOUT JORDAN VINEYARD & WINERY

Inspired by the masterful wine, food and hospitality of France, Tom and Sally Jordan followed their hearts from Colorado to California’s bourgeoning wine country in 1972. That spring, they signed the deed on their first piece of land in Alexander Valley on the very same day their son, John, was born. They quickly planted their first vineyard with a vision for creating a singular Cabernet Sauvignon that could rival the finest wines of Bordeaux. When the first vintage of Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon debuted, it was an immediate success due to its elegance and early approachability, as well as its affinity for food. The Jordan family has spent the last four decades quietly building a reputation for relentless quality, graceful ageability and remarkable consistency vintage after vintage. For more information, visit www.jordanwinery.com.

ABOUT BAKEHOUSE ART COMPLEX

From its inception in the 1980s, the Bakehouse Art Complex has provided emerging and mid-career artists with the opportunity to creatively explore and develop their artistic endeavors through its inventive, South Florida workplace. The non-profit organization is dedicated to attracting artists to a distinctive, engaging environment that is not only inspiring and collaborative, but also features affordable studios, exhibition galleries and professional development opportunities. For more information, please visit www.bacfl.org.

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Jordan celebrates 40th anniversary with 4on4 Art Competition

by on January 9, 2012

JORDAN VINEYARD & WINERY LAUNCHES 4 ON 4 ART COMPETITION

Kicking off 40th anniversary festivities with art initiative in four cities awarding nearly $35,000 in cash prizes

HEALDSBURG, CA (January 9, 2012) — In honor of its 40th anniversary in 2012, California icon Jordan Vineyard & Winery has created the 4 on 4 Art Competition, a four-city initiative that challenges local artists to create a commemorative work of art that blends the elegance of Jordan wines with the flavor of each city. The four cities include: Miami, New York, Los Angeles and Dallas.

Over the years, the Jordans have commissioned artists to capture the beauty of the winery chateau through the seasons—its ivy-draped façade, window boxes sprouting spring flowers, the antique clock above a sweeping balcony. To celebrate a special dual anniversary this spring—both the founding of the winery and second-generation vintner John Jordan’s 40th birthday—Jordan Vineyard & Winery is bringing wine country to artists in their own backyards, challenging talented professionals to conceive a work of art that combines the essence of Jordan wine with each city’s distinct flavors of wine, food and design. This art competition is the first of several exciting initiatives the venerable winery has planned in 2012.

A panel of expert judges from each city’s art and food communities will select the top three works of art that meet competition criteria. Prizes in each city include: $5,000 for the grand award, $2,000 for first runner-up and $1,000 for second runner-up, with slightly varied prize levels in the New York competition. Nationwide, the competition will award nearly $35,000 in cash to artists. In addition to cash prizes, winning artists will be featured in 1-2 art exhibitions, publicity campaigns and Jordan 40th anniversary commemorative gifts. The grand award-winning works of art will be transformed into four, limited-edition pieces for the winery’s customers.

“It’s fitting that we’re kicking off our 40th anniversary in Miami because in many ways the success of Jordan wines really started in South Florida,” said John Jordan, chief executive officer and proprietor of Jordan Vineyard & Winery. “Harvey Chaplin and Mel Dick were building the wine portfolio at Southern Wine & Spirits back in the 1970s and 1980s, and my parents developed a relationship with them early on. Since the inaugural 1976 vintage, the attention that Jordan received from Southern leadership and the restaurateurs in the Miami area really made a big difference in terms of carving out the niche that we’ve occupied so successfully for decades.”

4 on 4 from Coast to Coast

MIAMI: The competition began January 5 with the 4 on 4 Miami call for entries, organized by the Bakehouse Art Complex. The Bakehouse will also host a public exhibition and Jordan wine tasting at its gallery in Miami on March 29, 2012. For more information about the 4 on 4 Miami Art Competition, click here.

NEW YORK: Hosted by the New York Foundation for the Arts, 4 on 4 New York’s call for artist entries begins January 9, with winners announced at a private Jordan 40th anniversary event in New York the first week of April. New York prizes vary slightly from other participating cities. For more information about the 4 on 4 New York Art Competition, click here.

LOS ANGELES:  Organized by LACE (Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions), 4 on 4 Los Angeles’s call for entries commenced January 17.  A public exhibition and Jordan wine tasting will be hosted in April. For more information on 4 on 4 Los Angeles, click here.

DALLAS: 4 on 4 Dallas will be hosted in conjunction with D Magazine and Rising Gallery. Its call for artist entries runs through March 30, 2012, with winners announced at a private Jordan 40th anniversary event in Dallas the last week of April. A public exhibition event and Jordan wine tasting will be held at Rising Gallery on April 24, 2012. More details will be announced this week.

SOCIAL MEDIA

Follow the latest updates on the 4 on 4 Art Competition via Twitter:

Hashtag: #4on4art
Jordan Vineyard & Winery – @jordanwinery
Bakehouse Art Complex – @BACMiami
New York Foundation for the Arts – @nyfacurrent
LACE – @welcometoLACE
D Magazine – @DMagazine
Rising Gallery – @RISINGgallery

Or visit our Facebook pages:

Facebook.com/jordanwinery
Facebook.com/bakehouseartcomplex
Facebook.com/NYFAface 
Facebook.com/welcometoLACE
Facebook.com/DMagazineOnline 

Additional 40th anniversary news and events will be announced in February.

ABOUT JORDAN VINEYARD & WINERY

Inspired by the masterful wine, food and hospitality of France, Tom and Sally Jordan followed their hearts from Colorado to California’s bourgeoning wine country in 1972. That spring, they signed the deed on their first piece of land in Alexander Valley on the very same day their son, John, was born. They quickly planted their first vineyard with a vision for creating a singular Cabernet Sauvignon that could rival the finest wines of Bordeaux. When the first vintage of Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon debuted, it was an immediate success due to its elegance and early approachability, as well as its affinity for food. The Jordan family has spent the last four decades quietly building a reputation for relentless quality, graceful ageability and remarkable consistency vintage after vintage. For more information, visit www.jordanwinery.com.

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4on4 Art Competition: New York artist call for entries, submission guidelines

by on January 9, 2012

 

In honor of its 40th anniversary in 2012, Jordan Vineyard & Winery has created the 4 on 4 Art Competition, a four-city initiative that challenges local artists to create a commemorative work of art that blends the elegance of Jordan wines with the flavor of each city. The New York competition is being hosted by New York Foundation for the Arts.

New York: Guidelines and Application

Deadline: Friday, February 3, 2012 — Al­­­l materials due by 11:59 p.m.

Email application materials to NYFA’s Curatorial Program: Curatorial@nyfa.org 

Call for Artists: 4 on 4 Art Competition: Artists in four cities celebrating four decades of Jordan wine in their community. The four cities include: Miami, New York, Los Angeles & Dallas. Artists submit a proposed artwork for a chance to win cash prizes up to $7,000 and a chance to have their winning work transformed into a Jordan 40th anniversary limited-edition, commemorative piece.

Artists and Jordan Vineyard & Winery: Since 1976, the Jordan family has been heralded for its elegant wines, culinary excellence and gracious hospitality. Over the years, the Jordans have commissioned artists to capture the beauty of the winery chateau through the seasons – its ivy-draped façade, window boxes sprouting spring flowers, the antique clock above a sweeping balcony. To celebrate its 40th anniversary in 2012, Jordan Vineyard & Winery is bringing wine country to New York artists in their own backyard, challenging these talented professionals to create a commemorative work of art that combines the essence of Jordan wine with New York’s distinct flavors of wine, food and design.

A panel of expert judges will select the top five proposed works of art that meet the competition criteria. Artists will be asked to execute their proposed artworks over the course of five weeks. These five finished artworks will be shown at a private Jordan Winery 40th anniversary event in New York City on April 5, 2012, where the grand prize, first runners-up and second runners-up winners will be announced.

Grand Award: $7,000 and the opportunity to be featured in two art exhibitions, publicity campaigns and Jordan 40th anniversary commemorative gifts. The winning work will be transformed into a limited-edition piece for Jordan’s loyal customers.

Two 1st Runners-up: $1,000 each and the opportunity to be featured in 1-2 art exhibitions and post-event publicity.

Two 2nd Runners-up: $500 each and the opportunity to be featured in 1-2 exhibitions and post-event publicity.

CRITERIA:

  • Must be a NYFA Fellow living and working in New York.
  • Applicants must incorporate an element of Jordan Winery in their artwork. A list of elements and download instructions are included below.
  • Applicants must incorporate an element of their local community in their artwork, such as New York architecture, landscapes or food culture.
  • Original artwork must be in a format that is reproducible in lithograph, such as paintings or drawings.
  • Winning artists agree to sign up to 200 limited-edition lithographs of their artwork in New York at a mutually agreed upon date in summer or fall 2012.
  • Grand award-winning artwork becomes the property of Jordan Winery for display at the chateau and/or donation to a charity auction to be determined.

SUBMISSIONS:

  • Applicants should submit ONE high-resolution image (jpeg) of proposed artwork via email to Curatorial@nyfa.org.
  • In the body of your email please include artwork details including your first and last name, title of work, year, media and dimensions. Please also include your daytime phone number, your mailing address and your email address.
  • Please also include a brief statement (200 words) about your artwork and how it fits within the theme of the competition.
  • Please submit a sketch only and indicate the medium in which it will be executed (acrylic/watercolor/collage etc); artists will be selected to execute their proposed piece in early March 2012.
  • Executed work must be 18” x 24” or larger.

ELEMENT DOWNLOADS:

Artists must incorporate an artistic element from Jordan wine into their original artwork. Recreation of the Jordan name should be as close as possible to the original, while artistic concepts inspired by the Jordan chateau and Jordan wine label are welcomed. Element options include:

Jordan chateau logo: download low-res or high-res image.

Jordan 40th anniversary logo: download low-res or high-res image.

Jordan winery chateau option 1: download low-res or high-res image.

Jordan winery chateau option 2: download low-res or high-res image.

Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon label (vintage not necessary): download low-res or high-res image.

 

Jordan Vineyard & Winery 4 on 4 Art Competition

Hosted by New York Foundation for the Arts

Deadline: Friday, February 3, 2012 — Al­­­l materials due by 11:59 p.m.

Email application materials to NYFA’s Curatorial Program: Curatorial@nyfa.org

About NYFA’s Curatorial Program

NYFA’s curatorial services help organizations, corporations and individuals find engaging artwork for their offices, homes, festivals, events and other spaces. Over the past 40 years, NYFA has worked with thousands of visual, literary and performing artists working in all styles and disciplines. For more information on NYFA’s Curatorial services, please visit NYFA’s Curatorial page or contact David Terry.

For more information about Jordan Vineyard & Winery, please visit www.jordanwinery.com.

For more information about the entire 4 on 4 Art Competition, please visit our national news page.

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4on4 Art Competition: Miami artist call for entries, contest overview, submission guidelines

by on January 5, 2012

In honor of its 40th anniversary in 2012, Jordan Vineyard & Winery has created the 4 on 4 Art Competition, a four-city initiative that challenges local artists to create a commemorative work of art that blends the elegance of Jordan wines with the flavor of each city. The competition kicks off January 5 with the 4 on 4 Miami call for entries, organized by Bakehouse Art Complex.

Call for Artists: 4 on 4 Art Competition: Artists in four cities celebrating four decades of Jordan wine in their community. The four cities include: Miami, New York, Los Angeles & Dallas.

  • Deadline for Miami submissions: March 10, 2012
  • Must be an artist living and working in Broward, Miami-Dade or Monroe county

Grand Award: $5,000 and the opportunity to be featured in two art exhibitions, publicity campaigns and Jordan 40th anniversary commemorative gifts. The winning work will be transformed into a limited-edition piece which will be distributed to Jordan’s loyal customers across South Florida.

First Runner-up: $2,000 and the opportunity to be featured in two art exhibitions and post-event publicity.

Second Runner-up: $1,000 and the opportunity to be featured in two art exhibitions and post-event publicity.

Artists and Jordan Vineyard & Winery: Since 1976, the Jordan family has been heralded for its elegant wines, culinary excellence and gracious hospitality. Over the years, the Jordans have commissioned artists to capture the beauty of the winery chateau through the seasons – its ivy-draped façade, window boxes sprouting spring flowers, the antique clock above a sweeping balcony. To celebrate its 40th anniversary in 2012, Jordan Vineyard & Winery is bringing wine country to Miami artists in their own backyard, challenging these talented professionals to create a commemorative work of art that combines the elegant art of Jordan wine with Miami’s distinct flavors of wine, food and design.

A panel of expert judges—including Roxanne Vargas, co-anchor of NBC Miami’s “Live Miami;” Nina Johnson, director at Gallery Diet; Susanne Birbragher, associate publisher of ArtNexus; and Chef Michael Schwartz, proprietor of Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink—will select the top three works of art that meet the competition criteria. Top three winners receive cash prize awards: a grand award ($5,000), first runner-up ($2,000) and second runner-up ($1,000). A top 40 will be selected to participate in a public exhibition at the Bakehouse Art Complex (BAC) on March 29, 2012. From there, the judges will select their top ten artworks that will be shown at a private, VIP event at the Soho House on Miami Beach on April 2, 2012, where the grand prize, first runner-up and second runner-up winners will be announced.

4 on 4 Miami Judges

CRITERIA:

  • Applicants must incorporate an element of Jordan Winery in their artwork. For details, see “Element Downloads” below.
  • Applicants must incorporate an element of their local community in their artwork, such as Miami architecture, landscapes or food culture.
  • Original artwork must be in a format that is reproducible in lithograph, such as paintings or drawings.
  • Winning artists agree to sign up to 200 limited-edition lithographs of their artwork in South Florida at a mutually agreed upon date in summer or fall 2012.
  • Winning artwork becomes the property of Jordan Winery for display at the chateau and/or donation to a charity auction to be determined.

SUBMISSIONS:

  • Applicants should submit a CD (jpeg) of a high-resolution image of proposed artwork. Please include artist name, title of work, year, media and dimensions.
  • There is a limit of ONE image per artist.
  • Please also include a brief statement about your artwork and how it fits within the theme of the competition.
  • Artists who cannot submit a CD via mail, may upload high-resolution images (300 dpi, 8×10 minimum) to the 4on4 Art Competition Flickr page using submission guidelines. Before uploading a file, entrants must view our Flickr upload instructions and guidelines. Entrants who use Flickr must still email their contact information to info@bacfl.org to ensure notifications occur.
  •  If selected for the top 40 exhibition, artwork will need to arrive at the BAC no later than March 20, 2012, at 5:00 p.m. EST. Artwork delivery is the responsibility of the artist. All work must be ready to hang and exhibition ready.

Submissions must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. EST on March 10, 2012.

CD submissions must be mailed to:
4 on 4, Bakehouse Art Complex, 561 NW 32nd Street, Miami, FL 33127
Electronic submissions must be uploaded to the 4 on 4 Flickr account, as noted above.

ELEMENT DOWNLOADS:

Artists must incorporate an artistic element from Jordan wine into their original artwork. Recreation of the Jordan name should be as close as possible to the original, while artistic concepts inspired by the Jordan chateau and Jordan wine label are welcomed. Element options include:

Jordan chateau logo: download low-res or high-res image.

Jordan 40th anniversary logo: download low-res or high-res image.

Jordan winery chateau option 1: download low-res or high-res image.

Jordan winery chateau option 2: download low-res or high-res image.

Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon label (vintage not necessary): download low-res or high-res image.

For questions about Miami’s 4 on 4 Art Competition, please contact Lauren Wagner, Director of Exhibitions for Bakehouse Art Complex, by 305.576.2828 or email.

For more information about Miami 4 on 4, view our news release. For more information on the entire 4 on 4 project, visit our national news page.

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