Art Show Submissions Needed

Call for Entries
for the Haralson County Historical Society
Juried Art Show and Sale
Celebrating
the Smithsonian Institute’s traveling exhibit
“Key Ingredients - America by Food”

Entry Specifications
All entries must be works of art related to food; anything from food itself, to its growth, production, marketing, distribution and/or consumption. Eligible work includes: Paintings, Drawings, Photography, Mixed Media, Prints, Sculpture, Metalwork, and Ceramics. Entries must be the original work of the artist submitting it.
Eligible Persons: Local Artists Entry Fee: $10 (covers up to 3 submissions)

Local Artists may enter a maximum of three works. No entry may exceed 72 inches in any direction or 30 pounds in weight. All two dimensional entries must be properly framed and ready to hang. Paint must be dry. A single entry may contain no more than four component parts. Do not send your actual work of art prior to being accepted into the show.

Works CAN have prices noted if they are for sale.

Entry Instructions
Submit a photo of your work.

Either create a digital image of your work in JPG format and place the digital images on a CD or print a photo of your work. Printed photos need to be at least 4x6".
No slide or e-mail entries will be accepted. CDs and photos will not be returned.

For CDs, Name the digital file as follows: Last name First initial Title of work Entry #.jpg (example: Johnson D Apple Pie 1.jpg). Label the CD with your name and the name of each entry. For printed photos, copy the entry form and attach the copy to the back of your printed photo. Do not send your actual work of art prior to being accepted into the show.

Submit the entry form, CD or print, and $10 entry fee by mail (to be received by January 9, 2010) to:
HCHS Key Ingredients Art Show
P.O. Box 585
Buchanan, GA 30113

Entries can also be submitted at the Buchanan-Haralson County Library by Jan 9.

Works will be judged by a panel of local residents and artists. The decision of the judges will be final. Submitting a work for judging does not guarantee that the piece will be accepted for the show.

Questions can be directed to artshowentry@gmail.com.

Accepted Works
Artists will be notified via email (or telephone) if their work has been accepted. Details will be in the acceptance email.

The show is planned to open with a reception on Saturday, Feb 6, 2010 and run through Saturday, February 13th, 2010. The show is tentatively planned to be held in the Sewell Mill facility, which is being renovated as an artists venue and event hall.

Prizes
There will be a cash prize for one individual overall winner. We are working on corporate sponsorships for other prizes.

Disclaimer
This will be a public show. Neither Haralson County Historical Society, Sewell Mill or anyone associated with this Art Show will be held responsible for any damage to or loss of any work of art in the show. All responsibility for insurance coverage of the art is the responsibility of the artist. Timely submission and reception of all entries and submissions is the responsibility of the artist.

HCHS Key Ingredients ENTRY FORM

Name _________________________________

Address ________________________________

City _ _________________________________

State ___________________Zip _ ___________

Telephone _ _____________________________

E-mail _________________________________

Artist's Website__________________________

Entry 1-------------------------------------

Title __________________________________

Medium________________________________

Dimensions _ ____________________________
(Unframed – inches – H x W) OR
(Sculpture – inches – H x W x D)

Sale Price (if applicable)____________________


Entry 2-------------------------------------

Title __________________________________

Medium________________________________

Dimensions _ ____________________________
(Unframed – inches – H x W) OR
(Sculpture – inches – H x W x D)

Sale Price (if applicable)____________________


Entry 3-------------------------------------

Title __________________________________

Medium________________________________

Dimensions _ ____________________________
(Unframed – inches – H x W) OR
(Sculpture – inches – H x W x D)

Sale Price (if applicable)____________________