FINE ARTS FESTIVAL 2009 GUIDELINES
EXHIBITION DATES: August 7 to 28, 2009
EXHIBITION LOCATION: Campbell House Galleries, 482 E. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines, NC.
ELIGIBILITY: Any artist (ages 16 and above) is invited to enter art in the following categories: Acrylic, Digital Art, Drawing/Pastel, Mixed Media, Oil, Photography, Print/Printmaking, 3-D and Watercolor.
REQUIREMENTS FOR ENTRY: Participants may submit a maximum of two (2) entries, which must be completely original work of the entering artist, created after January 1, 2007, remain on display for the duration of the exhibit, and not previously entered in ACMC Fine Arts Festivals or previously exhibited at Campbell House. Due to space limitations, art may not exceed 60" (including frame) in any dimension or weigh more than 75 lbs. All 2-D entries must be complete, dry, framed (if needed), prepared for hanging with wire and eye hooks--Sawtooth hangers and plastic clip frames will not be accepted. 3-D work may be submitted with stand if needed for display. Art requiring special installation cannot be accepted. Entries must be made of material strong and stable enough to withstand handling. All entries are exhibited. ACMC reserves the right to withdraw any work that is, in their opinion, unsuitable for public display, and the right of final decision on installation.
DELIVERY DATES: Due to lack of storage, ACMC can only accept artwork at Campbell House (482 E. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines) on any of the following dates and times: Saturday, July 18 (2 to 4 pm) or Monday-Friday, July 20-24 (9 am to 5 pm)
ENTRY FEES: $15 per entry for ACMC members; $25 per entry for non-members. NFS (not for sale) fee = $15 for each NFS entry. Make checks payable to ACMC/FAF. Entry fees are non-refundable.
JUDGE: Sarah Schroth - Sarah Schroth is the Nancy Hanks Senior Curator at the Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University in Durham, NC. She earned her Ph.D. from The Institute of Fine Arts, New York University and is a specialist in Spanish art of the 17th century. She has curated numerous shows ranging from contemporary art to Indian miniature paintings. Her teaching interests are patronage studies in the field of Spanish art, and Museum Studies with an emphasis on connoisseurship and conservation.
AWARDS: The following awards and ribbons are presented at the discretion of the judge(s)
$250 - Sara Wilson Hodgkins Best in Show Award
$100 - First Place in each category
$75 - Second Place in each category
$50 - Third Place in each category
Honorable Mention entries receive a ribbon
Awards in the Acrylic category given in memory of Elizabeth Morrison Barron.
Awards in the Photography category given in memory of Edward L. Green.
LEE BARRETT PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD: This award is named in honor of Cecelie "Lee" Barrett and her 21 years of dedicated service to ACMC and the Fine Arts Festival. Ballots will be collected throughout the month and the winner will be awarded $225 and a ribbon by August 24.
PURCHASE AWARDS: A Purchase Award is the opportunity for businesses and individuals to support the festival artists and ACMC by purchasing artwork prior to the festival. In addition to having their artwork sold, the artist also receives a ribbon. If you or your business is interested in supporting the Fine Arts Festival by committing to a Purchase Award, please call ACMC at 910-692-4356. It is the best way to acquire some great art for your office and/or home while supporting our artists.
AWARD NOTIFICATION: Winners will be notified by August 4 via phone and/or email. The results will not otherwise be made public until the awards ceremony on August 7 at 7 pm.
OPENING RECEPTION: Hosted by ACMC's Board of Trustees, all participating artists and their guests are invited to the Opening Reception on Friday, August 7 from 6 to 8 pm at Campbell House. The Awards Ceremony will begin at 7 pm in the Campbell House gardens. In case of rain, the Awards Ceremony will take place in the Train House, beside the Campbell House.
ART PRICING & SALES: ACMC prefers all art be for sale. A $15 fee will be charged for each entry that is not for sale. To assist you in pricing, art priced between $150-$750 has a better chance of selling. Prices must remain unchanged during the exhibit. ACMC retains a 35% commission on all sales.
ART REMOVAL: Entries must remain on exhibit at Campbell House through August 28. Due to lack of storage, removal of entries may begin on August 28 (9 am to 5 pm), but must be picked by 5 pm on August 31, or by special arrangement.
LIABILITY: All reasonable care will be given in the handling and display of entries, and all works exhibited are covered under a blanket policy from the time of delivery until 5 pm on August 31, 2009. ACMC representatives and the Fine Arts Festival Sponsors assume no responsibility for loss of or damage to entries.
RIGHTS & CONDITIONS: ACMC reserves the right to photograph and reproduce any entries for publicity and educational purposes. ACMC reserves the right to refuse, remove, or reject any entry. Submission of entries constitutes agreement by entrant with conditions set forth above.
For additional information, please contact Chris Dunn.
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