FINE ARTS FESTIVAL 2010 GUIDELINES
EXHIBITION DATES: August 6 to 27, 2010
EXHIBITION LOCATION: Campbell House Galleries, 482 E. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines, NC.
ELIGIBILITY: Any artist (16+ years old) 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, 2008, 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 17 (2 to 4 pm) or Monday-Friday, July 19-23 (10 am to 4 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: TBD
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 23.
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 are interested providing a Purchase Award, please contact ACMC. It is the best way to acquire some great art for your office and/or home while supporting local and regional artists.
AWARD NOTIFICATION: Winners will be notified by August 3 via phone and/or email. The results will not otherwise be made public until the awards ceremony on August 6 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 6 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 $250-$900 has a better chance of selling. Prices may not change once the exhibit opens. ACMC retains a 35% commission on all sales.
ART REMOVAL: Entries must remain on exhibit at Campbell House until August 27. Due to lack of storage, removal of entries may begin on August 27 (9 am to 5 pm), but must be picked by 5 pm on August 30, or by special arrangement.
LIABILITY: All reasonable care will be given in the handling and display of entries, and all art exhibited is insured from the time of delivery until 5 pm on August 30, 2010. ACMC staff, representatives and/or 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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