Prospectus
13th ANNUAL
GREEN MOUNTAIN WATERCOLOR EXHIBITION
Presented by
Valley Artists Guild
www.valleyartistsguild.org
June 15 to July 20, 2025
The Red Barn Galleries at Lareau Farm
Rt. 100, Waitsfield, VT 05673
JUDGE OF AWARDS
Thomas Bucci
Nationally recognized plein air artist, Thomas Bucci’s journey from graphic designer to architect to full-time artist has been an evolving creative path. His background in design and architecture influences his artistic style, adding depth and structure to his work.
EXHIBITION CALENDAR
April 16, 2025 - deadline for entries on
OnlineJuriedShows
May 5 notification of acceptance. Results will be in your OnlineJuriedShows artist profile.
May 26 – 30: shipped paintings accepted
May 31 - hand delivered paintings accepted
June 15 - 5:00 to 7:00 pm: opening reception
July 20: exhibition closes
July 21 – 22: paintings available for pick-up
July 22 – 25: shipped paintings returned
ELIGIBILITY
The exhibition is open to all artists over the age of 18 working with transparent and opaque watercolors, gouache or water soluble inks on paper, synthetic paper or watercolor board…no acrylic, casein, egg tempera, permanent inks, pastels, colored pencil, collage or any form of pre-print or reproductions.
Work must be artist’s original work from sources attributed to the artist and executed solely by the artist.
AWARDS
Selections for the exhibition will be made from JPEG images by a panel of jurors holding signature membership in watercolor societies. Awards will be made by the judge of awards, in-person, once the exhibition is hung.
$8000+ and merchandise awards anticipated
PRESENTATION
All submitted work must meet the following requirements:
…maximum frame size is 48 inches in any direction
…white, neutral or colored mats accepted
…unvarnished work must be protected by glass (hand delivered) or plexiglass (shipped work)
…varnished work must be framed
…frames must have appropriate wire for hanging – no sawtooth or loop hangers
…work misrepresented by the submitted entry images may be rejected
…once submitted, title and price remain firm and cannot be changed
DELIVERY
Complete instructions for preparing, delivery of or shipping work will be provided upon acceptance into the exhibition.
Withdrawing work, once accepted, will result in refusal for entry for the consecutive two years.
SALES
Work may be priced or NFS.
Sale price is to be established by the artist and cannot be changed once submitted.
Any painting sold is subject to a 35% commission to Valley Artists Guild, Inc.
Due to the nature of the exhibition location and the large tourist clientele, sold work may be removed from the exhibition space. Unsold work must remain hanging through the close of the exhibition.
Payment to artists will be made within 30 days of the close of the exhibition.
ENTRY PROCEDURE
Entry through
OnlineJuriedShows
Entries close April 16 at midnight
A single entry fee of $35.00 applies for either 1 or 2 paintings - both may be accepted.
Entry confirms the artist’s acceptance of the regulations stipulated in the prospectus. Entry fees are non-refundable.
Images must be jpg, under 4 mb, and in sRGB colorspace. For best results, images should be at least 1920 pixels on the longest side @ 72 dpi. For help with your submissions, contact onlinejuriedshows@gmail.com or 888-666-1351
Entry grants the Valley Artists Guild, Inc permission to reproduce work for records and promotional purposes. Neither Valley Artists Guild, Inc its representatives nor individuals working with the Valley Artists Guild,Inc will be held responsible for damage or loss whatever the cause. Artists are responsible for providing their own insurance for accepted work.
For more information contact Gary Eckhart, exhibition curator, at fineart@moosewalkstudios.com or 802.583.2224.