Print Rules
• Alla Prima, for this event, is defined as a painting of an outdoor or indoor scene done entirely on location from
life. Use of photographic references is not allowed.
• All paintings entered must be 2 dimensional and completed during the event dates; all mediums are accepted.
• Blank painting surfaces must be stamped prior to painting during the event. Unstamped surfaces will be
rejected.
• Entrants must sign waivers of liability for the show. SAG assumes no liability for the paintings nor venues.
However, we will make our best effort to assure the security of the venues and artwork.
• Entrants and their guests assume all liability for their presence and conduct on private property during the
event. Please respect property owner’s rights. Do not trespass.
• Competing Artists must be 18 years of age or older to be eligible for Cash Awards.
• Artists may, at their own discretion and liability, paint anywhere in Custer County and the Wet Mountain
Valley during the event and/or their own indoor or outdoor setting.
• Artwork for the competition and show MUST BE FRAMED per Gallery Criteria; no gallery-wrapped or un-
framed canvases – wet paint smudges the walls.
• Competition artwork must be ready to hang NO EXCEPTIONS! Late deliveries will not be hung and will
result in artist forfeiting registration fee.
• The painting must be visibly stamped on back or front by SAG and the stamp clearly shown at intake and
tagged with the artist’s name, title, medium and price.
• SAG reserves the right to jury out artwork for any reason.
• Artwork must be for sale.
• Limit 3 entries per artist + 1 miniature if desired (4 total).
• Maximum artwork size 16″ x 20″ per painting. Outer frame size limit 24” x 28”.
• Miniature painting size outer frame measurements are limited to 12” x 12” or smaller.
• Quick Draw painting size limit is 11” x 14” and must be UNFRAMED and securely displayed on your easel.
• Commission for all Sales is 30% for SAG members, 40% for non-SAG members. You will have the option to
join the Sangres Art Guild during the event for lower commission.
• Artists agree to the use of their images and images of artwork for promotional activities of Sangres Art Guild.
• Artwork may not be removed by the Artist or his/her agent until the completion of the two-day Show and Sale.
• Buyers may remove their purchased artwork upon payment.
• Unsold artwork must be removed by the artist or his/her representative on Sunday, Sept 15 from Lange
Hall. Artwork can optionally be taken by the artist or his/her representative to 3rd Street Gallery to be in the
“Alla Prima Westcliffe Fresh Paint Show” running through pick-up either Sunday, Sept 29 or Monday, Sept 30,
from 11am – 3pm. There is no additional entry fee for APW registrants.
• Sangres Art Guild reserves the right to change the criteria of this competition, show and sale at any time
without notice to the participants.
We try our best, but these criteria are subject to changes at any time, especially as we are still working to
improve this event.

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