Blend of Art Show

Blend of Art – art show at the 3^rd Street Gallery

August 31 - October 2, Opening Reception September 2

Intake: August 27 & 28

Pickup: October 1 & 2

Show runs Thursday - Monday, 11am-4pm

This Labor Day Show weaves together a unique display of art in all mediums. Visitors are invited to vote for People’s Choice awards at the opening reception and check out the upper floor of the gallery, featuring artwork from our Gallery Volunteers. The Blend of Art exhibit joins the local Annual Fiber Art Show, Quilt Show, and Car Show!

PROSPECTUS

Weaving together a unique display of art in all mediums, Blend of Art is an OPEN THEME show. Artists of all types are invited to submit their best work for our group exhibition in September.

INTAKE: Sunday & Monday, August 27 & 28, from 11am to 4pm.

LOCATION: The 3^rd Street Gallery, 59000 N. Highway 69, Westcliffe, CO 81252.

REQUIRED FORMS: Intake form, waivers, and ID Tags for entries. All forms available at gallery & online.

INTAKE FEES PER ENTRY: Member: $8, Non-member: $16

AWARDS: 1^st Place - $75, 2^nd Place - $50. Awards decided by People’s Choice. Awards will be presented toward the end of the reception.

SHOW DATES: August 31 - October 2. Thursday thru Monday, 11am to 4pm.

OPENING RECEPTION: Saturday, September 2, 11am to 4pm

PICK UP: Sunday & Monday, October 1 & 2, 11am to 4pm

ELIGIBILITY:

·       Open to artists of all ages, SAG members and non-members.

·       Artworks accepted in 2D and 3D in all mediums.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:

·       Each artist may submit up to 3 pieces.

·       The same artwork cannot be entered more than once during the 2023 season except for the Calendar Show, APW, and Holiday Show.

·       Attach ID Tags to the back or bottom of each entry: Name, Title, Medium, Price.

·       Artwork must be original, no reproductions.

·       Artist must own copyright or permission to use all resource materials.

·       All 2-D artwork must be properly wired for hanging. Sawtooth hangers are not accepted.

·       All 2-D artwork must be framed or have finished edges.

·       Unframed gallery-wrapped canvases must be at least 1.25′′ deep with no exposed canvas fasteners and have finished edges such as a painted edge.

·       Standard 3/4” deep canvases must be framed.

·       All artwork on paper must be under glass, plexiglass, or suitably protected.

·       SAG reserves the right to refuse entry during the hanging of the show due to size and space limitations. Artist will be notified and a refund for that piece will be given.

·       SAG reserves the right to jury out artwork which fails to meet the SUBMISSION GUIDELINES.

SHOW RULES:

·       Entries must be for sale during the length of show.

·       SAG retains commissions at 30% for members and 40% for non-members.

·       Work that is sold may be replaced with other artwork upon approval.

·       Artists must leave artwork for the full length of a show except if it is purchased.

·       Changing or removing art during the exhibit is prohibited.

·       Artist must advise the staff if artwork is to be picked up by another party.

·       Artwork not accepted for an exhibit must be picked up within 7 days of notification unless arrangements are made with the gallery.

·       Artwork left beyond 30 days at the end of the exhibit becomes the property of the Sangres Art Guild.

CONTACT

Gallery phone: 719-315-6045

Show Committee: Angela Arterburn, 719-783-2099, artfineartngraphics@gmail.com

Sandi Dalton, SocialMedia@sangresartguild.org.

LIABILITY

Neither 3rd Street Art Gallery nor Sangres Art Guild accepts any liability for artwork associated with this show and sale. Artists must carry their own insurance.