Mid-Southern Watercolorists, Inc.
47th Annual Juried Exhibition
Call for Entries
Mid-Southern Watercolorists, Inc.
47th Annual Juried Exhibition
PROSPECTUS
ENTRY DEADLINE – SEPTEMBER 30, 2016
Opening Reception & Awards – February 17, 2017 – 6PM
Exhibition Dates: February 10, 2017 – April 16, 2017
Arkansas Arts Center
Little Rock, Arkansas
Awards over $5,000 are anticipated.
Michael Holter – MSW Juror
Michael is a Texas artist that has rapidly become known for his dynamic watercolor portraits, figures and landscapes. After a successful career in advertising design and creative leadership, Michael began focusing on his watercolor in 2011. He is now a signature member of the National Watercolor Society, The Southwestern Watercolor Society, and The Society of Watercolor Artists.
His work has received numerous awards, been published in Splash 16 and 17 and been recognized by selection to the Fabriano (Italy) Watermedia Exhibition. Although Michael has been painting most of his life, his work experience spans a wide range of creativity, from high school art teacher, advertising creative director and businessman. Michael has owned and operated two galleries. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Art Education and an MA in Visual Communication. His wide range of experience influences his approach to his exciting and popular workshops. Michael says, "My work is impressionistic. I like to represent people or places and allow the painting to evolve from the recognizable. The challenge is to balance the care needed to make the representation interesting… and perhaps believable, with the freedom, looseness and painterly quality that makes watercolor so unique and expressive.
AGAIN THIS YEAR!!!!!!!
1. The www.onlinejuriedshows.com will handle all the entries.
2. Metal sectional frames will NOT be allowed!
Exhibition Calendar
1. Membership dues must be paid on or before September 30, 2016 (see fees below).
2. Entry deadline date is Friday, September 30, 2016.
3. Notification of acceptance/decline by email by November 4, 2016.
4. Shipment of accepted entries to the Arkansas Arts Center –must arrive between January 23, 2017 and January 27 (instructions in this prospectus).
5. Hand-deliver paintings to Arkansas Arts Center on Monday, January 30, 2017 - 10AM-3PM.
6. Opening Reception & Awards, Friday, February 17, 2017, 6-8 PM. Exhibition will be open to the public February 10, 2017 – April 16, 2017.
7. Pick up paintings Arkansas Arts Center, Monday, April 17, 2017 - 10AM-3PM.
Eligibility
1. Artists - This exhibition is open to artists anywhere who are current members of Mid-Southern Watercolorists, Inc. (MSW), or who become members as a condition of entering the exhibition.
2. Artist’s original work only. No copies or likeness of another artist’s work including published source or reference not attributable to the artist are eligible.
3. No work previously exhibited in a juried MSW show is eligible.
4. MSW reserves the right to refuse any work submitted.
5. Paintings must be on paper or Yupo. Media may be Watercolor, Acrylic, Casein, Gouache, Egg Tempera. Collage materials, if used, must be the artist’s original work and must meet the media criteria above. No pastels, digital images, or any form of print or reproductions.
6. Size - There is no minimum or maximum unframed size for entries (see Framing Requirements on page 4 of this document)
Entry Information and Fees Deadline is September 30, 2016
1. This is a Members-Only Exhibition Show. Membership must be current or your entry will be declined. Dues are $40. If you are not already a member of MSW, pay membership fees upon checkout when you submit your images.
2. The non-refundable entry fee for the exhibition is $40 for one or two entries. All entry fees must be paid by the entry deadline.
Requirements for Digital Images
1. Digital Image – Only Digital images will be accepted. Images must be in JPEG format.
2. Entry form must be filled out in its entirety, including unframed dimensions, framed dimensions (if not known, estimate it), medium, and price.
3. Submitted images must not include matting or frame. Crop the photos to include only the artwork.
4. Be sure your images are right-side-up.
5. 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.
6. Image should be taken before Plexiglas is applied.
7. No digital enhancement is allowed; image should represent the painting.
Framing Requirements (for all accepted works)
REMEMBER NO METAL SECTIONAL FRAMES ALLOWED
1. Entries must be framed and under Plexiglas.
2. A completed Painting Label Form must be securely affixed to the back of the framed painting, upper right side. If accepted, the forms and labels will be attached to the acceptance email.
3. The frame must be sturdy enough to support the weight of the artwork without buckling the Plexiglas.
4. Frames must be a maximum of two inches wide and must be plain and undecorated. Metal sectional frames are not allowable. Poster frames are not allowable.
5. Works must arrive ready for hanging by the Arkansas Arts Center. Two “D” ring should be secured by screws in back, one on the left and one on the right side of the frame. The “D” rings should be positioned one-fourth of the distance down from the top of the frame on each side. For example, if the frame measures 20” from top to bottom, each “D” ring should be positioned 5” from the top.
• Single mats only will be accepted, and the following conditions apply:
o All matting must be white or off white, only.
o All mats must be 4 ply, minimum
o Mats must have clean cuts that are even and not overcut in the corners
o No double mats will be accepted
• Paintings that are mounted without matting, or floated, shall be mounted on a background that is white or off-white.
• There shall be no debris or loose material beneath the Plexiglas.
• Diptychs and triptychs must be mounted within a single frame.
Liability
All reasonable care will be given to the works submitted but neither MSW, nor the Arkansas Arts Center will assume any liability for damage or deterioration before, during or after the exhibition. Artists should carry their own insurance.
Other Regulations
• The Juror will be the sole judge as to which works are selected for the Exhibition. The Juror will determine all award winners with exception of a Purchase Award if applicable; the Purchase Award will be selected by the exhibition sponsor.
• All work accepted by the Juror for this Exhibition will be displayed in the Arkansas Arts Center Friday, February 10, 2017 until Sunday, April 16, 2017.
• MSW and the Arkansas Arts Center will have the right to reproduce accepted entries in our catalogues, press releases, Internet websites and social media sites, and similar informational outlets for publicity purposes.
• The Arkansas Arts Center does not sell paintings, but will refer all requests for any purchase to MSW Exhibition Chair. It also does not take any commission.
• Paintings that are not for sale must be marked “NFS” on the entry form and on the label attached to the painting.
• All work must remain in the Exhibition for the full duration of the Exhibition period; this applies also to paintings sold.
• **All paintings must be picked up on the scheduled day after the Exhibition closes. If you cannot pick up your painting, you must make arrangements for someone to pick up for you.
• Shipping of accepted paintings will be addressed as follows AND MUST INCLUDE INSIDE, A PREPAID RETURN SHIPPING LABEL:
Checklist for entering the MSW Annual Exhibition
___Online Entry fee paid ($40 for one or two entries).
___Current Membership paid ($40 for new membership or for renewal if membership dues are not current).
___After payment a receipt will appear on your screen. PLEASE PRINT IT FOR YOUR RECORDS.
___Be sure to add Manager@OnlineJuriedShows.com to your contacts to be able to receive email notifications.
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