Artists wanted for Olde Home Day - The Clinton Olde Home Day Committee is calling all artists, beginner and experienced levels, for the third annual Juried Art Show. There will also be an 18 years old and under category. Needed are painters (all mediums): sculptors, photographers, etc. The event will be held in Fallon Auditorium on Friday, Sept. 5, from 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 6, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Entry fee is $30 for two pieces. For more information or if interested in volunteering, call Laura Taylor at (978) 733-1607 or e-mail taylorfabfour@comcast.net
More information can be found at
http://www.oldehomeday.com
Friday, September 5, 2008 - 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday, September 8, 2006 - 10:00am - 4:00pm
Fallon Auditorium - Town Hall - Church Street
Entry Instructions and Entry form
Download the juried art show entry form (PDF, 40k)
Old Home Day Entry Form
Awards
Children's Show: Under 12 years old/12-18 years old - First/Second/Third - each under 18 participant will receive a ribbon.
Adult: Prizes will be broken down into Beginner (0-2years experience) and Advanced (2+ years experience).
First /Second/Third Place Prize - Watercolor
First/Second/Third Place Prize - Oil/Acrylics/Pastels/Mixed Media
First/Second/Third Place Prize - Photography
First/Second/Third Place Prize - Other
Best in Show for the entire show
The number of awards and prize money will be determined by the number of entries. All fees go towards the Juror fees and prizes.
All entries must be original, entirely the work of the entrant, and not a replica.
We do have a limited number of displays, if you have an easel you can lend us for the event it would be very helpful.
Jurors: We are hoping to have the Juror process completed as soon as all pieces are displayed. During the judging process all artists will be anonymous but the jurors will know if an artists submitted multiple pieces.
General: This year the Juried Art Show will be held on Friday, September 5th and Saturday, September 6th in Fallon Auditorium in Town Hall. During the weekend of Olde Home Day Central Park is visited by 8,000-10,000 people.
We will have a table outside (in Central Park) where the artists can sell items and the raffle will be outside as well.
We will also have a canopied area where those artists that express interest can do live demos.
We will also have a Kid's Korner where those artists that express interest will be able to do a demo.
Upon completing and entry form, the artist will be sent a packet of 25 "Save the Date" postcards to send to family and friends inviting them to the event.
This is a family event so please plan accordingly when selecting the paintings you want in the show.
Conditions: All paintings will need to be framed, wired and ready to hang. Watercolors and other media need to be framed, matted and covered with Plexiglas. Framing must be in good condition. If another medium piece has to be able to be displayed and stand on its own.
Sales: Pieces may be priced for sale or "NFS" (not for sale). As noted above, we will have a table where the artists will be able to sell note cards, prints, reproductions, etc.
Publicity: We will advertise on ClintonMass.com, Worcester Online, Central Mass and Tourism Website, Worcester Telegram & Gazette, The Item, Times and Courier and all other local publications and websites that are available.
Statement of Liability: Artists are responsible for their paintings. Clinton Olde Home Day et al will not be responsible for damage or loss of the art piece. We will have a police detail on Friday evening as well as all day Saturday in Central Park. On Friday evening Town Hall will be locked and the paintings should be secure.
Entry check list
Label all paintings with label provided and attach to the back of the art work.
Give a copy of the label/entry form to the Clinton Olde Home Day representative for each painting submitted and keep at copy for yourself.
Fill out form completely with name, address and phone numbers.
Please provide a brief bio of yourself. This should include your name, contact information and medium. As well describe please describe your experience in 45 words or less.
With each entry please submit a digital picture of your entries. Entries will be posted on www.aorgallery.com with a link from this site.
Include $30 check for 2 pieces. Checks payable to Clinton Olde Home Day.
Bring paintings for the show to Town Hall on Church Street, Church Street, Clinton, MA, on Friday, September 5th beginning at 2:00pm if participating both days.
If on participating on September 8th paintings can be dropped off beginning at 7:00am until 9:00am.
You can pick your work up between 4:00pm - 5:00pm on Saturday, September 6, 2008.
If you need to make other arrangements please call/email Laura Taylor at 978-733-1607 / taylorfabfour@comcast.net. On your form please indicate the time of drop off.
Completed forms due by September 1, 2008.
Only completed forms and proper labeling of paintings will be accepted.
There will be no return of entry fees.
