Call for Artists ~ Self Portrait Painting CONTEST!

PLEASE NOTE: WE ARE EXTENDING THE DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES AND SCHEDULING OF ART SHOW AND CONTEST TO APRIL 2010. NEW DATES BELOW:

Call for Artists
What: 4th Annual Self-Portraits Paintings Show & Awards Reception
Where: “Artworks in Progress Studio & Gallery” located at 1258 Levee Street, Locke, CA 95615 (916)776-1000 (near the “Locke Garden” Chinese restaurant, and downstairs of “The Tourist Trap”).
When: Month of April 2010 / Saturday, April 3 Drop-off paintings / Awards Reception: Saturday, April 24
Guidelines: One self-portrait painting entry per Artist. All entries must have been produced within the last year. Acceptable mediums include (dried) oils, acrylics, watercolors, guache, tempera, pastels, colored pencils, or crayons. Leave finished painting unframed and unmatted. No glass allowed. Painting perimeter must be between 24 and 120 inches. Artist’s name, telephone number and address must be written on, or affixed to back of painting. Front of artwork should be signed. Painting must be the original solo-creation of the artist.
Drop-Off: Paintings should be brought to Artworks in Progress Gallery between 12 noon and 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 3; or by appointment before April 3.
Artist Entry Fees: Adult $9; College or High School Student $5; Student in K-8th $3. Entry Fees are payable by cash or check at time of painting drop-off. Each Artist will receive 3 Guest tickets to Awards Reception. Additional Guest tickets may be purchased for $5 each.
Awards Reception: Saturday, April 24, 2010 from Noon to 3 p.m. Snacks and beverages served. Voting by public from April 10 to April 24 until 1 p.m. Votes tabulated and announced around 1:30 pm April 24.
Prizes:
$100 People’s Choice Adult;
$25 People’s Choice Youth (under18).
Ribbon Awards for Adult and Youth entries in the following categories: Meaningful, Symbolic, Humorous, Original, Realistic and Participant.
Silent Auction: Artists may opt to offer their painting for sale and list a minimum bid. Silent auction closes at 1 p.m. on Saturday April 24, 2010. Gallery commission 25%. Purchases are through gallery by cash or local check with ID. Proceeds will be mailed to artists in two weeks.
Pick up: Artists and buyers take paintings home after Awards Reception. If unable to attend, paintings may be picked up within following week by appointment. Any paintings left past 30 days will be considered abandoned and will become property of gallery or will be donated to charity.
Questions? Call Martha Esch at (916) 776-1000
website: http://www.marthaesch.blogspot.com