~~~This Land is Our Land~~~
October 5, 2016 – Jan 7, 2017
Opening Reception: Friday, October 7, 2016
6-9 PM
Pacific Grove Library
550 Central Avenue
Pacific Grove, CA
The United States was the first country in the world to set aside land for everyone to enjoy, and to keep in its natural state. The National Park Service was created in 1916 to “protect the wild and wonderful landscapes” that already included 35 National Parks. John Muir’s impassioned writings inspired Americans to fight for the preservation of large tracts of Western forests including Yosemite. Muir and his writings were instrumental in the creation of our National Parks system.
The arts have been part of the history of national parks since the 1870’s and were used as a powerful tool to help create the National Parks and the Park Service. Artists are invited to enter original two-dimensional artwork in painting, drawing, collage, fine-art printmaking, photography, or mixed media that celebrates the unique beauty of John Muir’s passion and America’s greatest treasure, our National Parks.
Eligibility
Original two-dimensional artwork in painting, drawing, collage, printmaking, photography, mixed media. Ink jet reproductions on canvas will not be accepted.
Entry Fees
$30 for up to three entries, $5 for each additional entry, up to a total of five entries.
Additional $15 fee for handling shipped artwork.
Submissions
August 17, 2016, Deadline to enter images.
Enter your images online at www.OnlineJuriedShows.com.
Entry form must be filled out in its entirety, including unframed dimensions (or size), framed dimensions (if not known, estimate it) or weight, medium, and price, if requested. List sizes up to the nearest half inch. Submitted images must not include matting or frame. Crop the photos to include only the artwork. Be sure your images are right-side-up.
For best results, make sure your image is 1920 pixels @72 dpi on the longest side. Images should be in JPEG format, sRGB color space. Help in photographing your work and properly sizing your images can be found at: www.OnlineJuriedShows.com/help.aspx. If you need help entering your images or are unable to, please email Help@OnlineJuriedShows.com or call 949-287-8645.
Exhibition Calendar
August 17, 2016, Deadline to submit entries
August 25, 2016, Notification of accepted entries
September 26-September 30, 2016, shipped artwork must arrive at the library
October 3, 2016, 2-7 PM Drop off hand-delivered artwork
October 7, 2016, 6-9 PM Opening Reception
January 9, 2017, 2-7 PM Pickup hand delivered artwork
All artists are invited and encouraged to attend the opening reception.
Accepted Work
All work must be suitably framed and wired for hanging.
The Friends of the Library will handle sales with a 30% commission for the Friends of the Library and 70% for the artist.
Shipping Instructions (accepted work only)
Include pre-paid shipping labels for return of your work plus $15 check made out to Friends of PG Library, for handling shipped art.
1. Work must be packaged in a professional packing box.
2. Pack work so that it can be easily re-packaged with the same materials.
3. No Styrofoam peanuts.
4. Work should be insured for its full value.
5. Ship to: Steven Silveria, 550 Central Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA 93950
Disclaimer:
While every precaution will be taken to protect the artwork, PGPL is not responsible for loss or damage of any kind. Delivering artwork to this exhibition implies agreement with these conditions.
Questions, please contact:
If you need help entering your work or using this website, please contact help@OnlineJuriedShows.com or call 949-287-8645.
About the show itself:
Christine Crozier #831-375-3224 or email
contactme@christinecrozier.com
“This Land is Our Land” is sponsored by the Pacific Grove Public Library, and Friends of Pacific Grove Library.