Plein Air Washington Artists
A National Parks Salute
Presents:
A National Parks Salute
EXHIBITION 2016
November 12, 2016 through January 7, 2016
First Place Award $1000 | Entry Deadline October 2, 2016
Jim McVicker
Juror of Awards
ABOUT THE EXHIBITION:
Plein Air Washington Artists (PAWA) is sponsoring a juried exhibit, A Salute to National Parks, to be hosted by The American Art Company, Tacoma, WA. This is a large gallery space where the exhibition will showcase plein air paintings and studio paintings derived from the plein air pieces or the plein air experience. Each artist may submit up to three sets of a plein air and studio painting combination. All works submitted for jurying into the show must be available for the show and sale. A plein air painting 14 x 18 or larger may be substituted for one of the three sets. Sold works are not to be submitted.
CALENDAR FOR THE EXHIBITION:
Entry deadline: October 2, 2016
Acceptance notice: October 12, 2016
Delivery of Artwork: October 22 through November 3, 2016 - 10 AM to 5PM (Except October 27th and 28th)
Show dates: November 12, 2016 – January 7, 2017
Opening Reception and Awards Presentation: Saturday, November 12, 2016 from 2 PM to 5 PM
Exhibition Closing: January 7, 2017
Closing Celebration: Saturday, January 7, 3 to 5 PM
Pick-up unsold painting: January 7 after Closing Celebration or January 10--14, 2017--10 AM-5 PM
EACH ENTRY FORMAT:
Each entry should celebrate the imagery of our National Parks.
Each entry consists of:
• One plein air painting: Minimum painting size 6x8, Maximum painting size 14x18 (not including frame).
• One studio painting derived from the plein air painting or the location where it was painted: Minimum size 14x18 and Maximum size 48x48 (not including frame).
• Please indicate which park your piece represents in the title of each entry.
• Each artist may submit three entry combinations of a plein air and a studio paintings for a maximum total of 6 paintings. A maximum of two entries (4 paintings) per artist will be exhibited.
• One plein air painting 14 x 18 or larger may be substituted for one of the three sets.
• Each entry will be supplemented with a short written statement describing the place, sensations or experience of painting. Please enter this statement in the "DESCRIPTION" area in the entry form at the time of entry.
• Each entry will be included for publication in Washington En Plein Air Volume VII regardless of acceptance into the exhibition.
• Entries will be made by digital images at 72 dpi with the longest side at 1920 pixels.
ENTRY FEES:
Entries submitted must be available for show and sale. Artists may submit up to 6 images. The fee is $35 for the initial entry combination of a plein air and a studio painting. A fee of $10 will be charged for each additional entry or $5 per image for a maximum total of $55. All entries must be submitted through www.onlinejuriedshows.com. Entry fees will be paid at www.onlinejuriedshows.com when entering the exhibition.
A NATIONAL PARKS SALUTE 2016 RULES:
• Paintings must feature some subject from an area of the National Park Service.
• There will be no exceptions for deadlines, specifications or rules.
• Open to all artists 18 years and older who are members of Plein Air Washington Artists. A $30 membership fee must be paid in advance. Visit www.pleinairwashington.com
• Original art painted en plein air (on location) and studio paintings derived from the plein air paintings or experience will be accepted. Paintings created in a workshop or while under the instruction of another artist are ineligible.
• All entries are to be made at www.OnlineJuriedShows.com using digital images of the paintings. Each image should be 72 dpi, 1920 pixels on the longest side of the image.
• Digital images are assumed to be accurate representations of the entrant’s original art works.
• Paintings must be for sale and priced at $300 (retail) minimum. Any artwork priced below the show minimum will automatically have its price increased.
• All artwork must be suitably framed and ready to hang with strong wire and flat metal hangers.
• A 50% commission is retained by the Gallery.
• Accepted artists will receive an email with more detailed information about delivery of artwork and reminders of pertinent dates of the event.
• Accepted entries may be displayed in an online gallery with sales associated with the gallery exhibition.
• Submission of entries grants PAWA permission to include image or images in advertising for the exhibition and inclusion in Volume VII of Washington En Plein Air.
• Entries must include a short description of the location or the experience of painting there.
• Submission of entries and entry fee constitute agreement with all conditions set forth in this prospectus.
ABOUT THE JURY FOR ENTRIES:
A jurying committee consisting of five selected members of PAWA will jury the entries. The decision of the jury is final. There is no refund of entry fees for unaccepted entries.
AWARDS:
Awarded by Jim McVicker
$1,000 Best of Show.
$750 First Place
$500 Second Place
$300 Best Plein Air
$250 2 Honorable Mentions
$200 People’s Choice
EXHIBITION OPENING RECEPTION:
Saturday, November 12, 2015 from 2:00 to 5:00 PM
Awards Presentation at 4:00 PM
at The American Art Company, 1126 Broadway Plaza, Tacoma, WA 98402
EXHIBITION CLOSING RECEPTION:
Saturday, January 7, 2017 from 3:00 to 5:00 PM
People’s Choice Award presented at 4:00 PM
at The American Art Company, 1126 Broadway Plaza, Tacoma, WA 98402
ELIGIBILITY / REQUIREMENTS/FEES:
Must be a current member 18 years or older in good standing of PAWA or the 2016 membership dues of $30 must be paid before entering the show.
RESPONSIBILITIES/LIABILITIES:
• All reasonable care will be taken with paintings and submissions. PAWA, its officers, volunteers and the American Art Company shall not be held responsible for the loss and damage to paintings, frames or digital entries.
• By entering the show, you agree that you have read and will abide by all rules outlined in this prospectus; you understand and agree with this statement.
• Insurance for any loss or damage to artwork is the sole responsibility of the participating artist.
• The artist grants permission to reproduce work for publicity purposes, both in print and digital galleries. This permission includes use of images and supporting information in the yearly publication of Washington En Plein Air Volume VII. Copyright will be attributed to the artist. Entry into this exhibition constitutes agreement with all conditions set forth in this prospectus and is your commitment to participate.
CONTACT US
• For problems using the website or getting your entries in online, contact www.OnlineJuriedShows.com at 949-287-8645 or email
Help@onlinejuriedshows.com
• For general information about Plein Air Washington Artists please visit our website at www.pleinairwashington.com.
• For specific questions about Plein Air Washington Artists or this prospectus, please contact: Jane Wallis, Exhibition Chair at
janewallis@comcast.net or 360-697-6607
• Please print this prospectus for your records The prospectus and application will be removed from the website after entry the deadline has passed.
Jim McVicker
Awards Juror
Workshop Instructor
Jim McVicker became a full time artist and moved to Eureka, California in 1974 when he was 24 years old. This was after his enchantment with and study of French landscape paintings and classes in drawing and painting. He was drawn to this area of California by the beauty, the art community and the chance to live a quieter more rural life. He met and worked with several accomplished artists, painting landscapes every day on location, or painting in the studio always working directly from still life set-ups or models. From 1977 to the present, Jim has had numerous solo exhibits and participated in over 30 group shows winning and impressive number of awards.
PAWA HAS SCHEDULED A TWO-DAY WORKSHOP
Members have a unique opportunity to paint plein air under the instruction of Jim McVicker
WHEN: November 13 and 14
TIME: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
COST: $400 per person for the 2 day demo and individual instruction or a morning demo can be attended for $75 per person
WHERE: Location to be announced
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