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We proudly announce the 14th Annual
"Lines into Shapes"
Multi-media Art Competition and Sale October 29- November 14, 2010

“Lines into Shapes” is the name of the show and not the theme.
(Most artwork starts with a few lines and develops into shapes.)

If you have any questions, email LIS@ArtCenterofEstes.com or call 970-586-5882
 

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Categories of acceptable media are:

CATEGORY 1.      Oil , Scratchboard.
CATEGORY 2.      Watermedia:  watercolor, acrylic, gouache, or mixed watermedia.
CATEGORY 3.      Pastels, graphite.
CATEGORY 4.      Original printmaking.  No digital or photomechanical processes.
CATEGORY 5.      Sculpture, Wood, Fine art pottery, glass.
CATEGORY 6.      Photography.
CATEGORY 7.      Fiber.
CATEGORY 9.      Jewelry.

ELIGIBILITY

Open to all artists who work within the limits of the categories listed above. Work must be original and executed within the past two years. Work must not have been previously exhibited in the "LINES into SHAPES" Exhibition. Entry in this exhibit establishes an agreement on the part of the artist to all conditions listed in this prospectus.

ENTRY FEE

A non-refundable entry fee of $15.00 per entry with the limit of 4 entries. Checks/Money Orders should be made payable to The Art Center of Estes Park.  Payment may be made by credit card either by calling the Gallery with the credit card information (970-586-5882) or through PayPal. To use PayPal, use the links provided at the top of this page or go to the PayPal site and make payment to treasurer@artcenterofestes.com.

AWARDS

Over $5,000 was awarded in 2009

CALENDAR

Dates to Remember
September 10
Deadline for Postmark of entries

September 17
Acceptance/Rejection notification sent

October 15
Deadline for receipt of shipped artwork

October 15 & 16
Hand Delivery of accepted artwork 10:00 AM - 5:00PM
At the Art Center of Estes Park

October 29
Opening reception for artists and public 5:00 -7:00 PM

November 14
End of Show

Week of November 15th
Pick up hand delivered artwork 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Return of Shipped artwork

 

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

You must provide the Art Center with three (3) items.

1. Digital images of your entries.
2. A completed entry form.
3. Payment of $15 per entry.

Several options exist for each item, as explained below. You may choose the combination most convenient for you.

Images:  Images should be sized to fit within a 1500x1000 pixel box. Much smaller images will put you at a disadvantage, and larger images will needlessly increase upload time if you submit online.  The images may then be mailed to The Art Center on a CD, emailed as attachments to LIS@artcenterofestes.com, or uploaded directly to the Art Center using the online submission form. If your work is not juried into the show, photo CDs will be returned with the notification letter, provided that a self addressed return envelope with adequate postage is provided with the original entry. CDs of accepted work will be held until receipt of artwork and then returned, assuming the artist has provided a self addressed return envelope with adequate postage.

Entry Forms: You may use the link at the top of this page to access a printable entry form. Print out the form, fill it out and mail it to the Art Center to accompany a CD entry or emailed entries. If you use the Online Submission form (link at top of this page) to upload images to the Art Center, you do not need to submit a paper entry form.

Payment: Payment by check or money order may be sent by mail to the Art Center along with entry forms and/or CDs. Payment by credit card may be made either by calling the Art Center with your card info during gallery hours, providing the card info requested on the paper entry form, or using the link at the top of this page to pay by PayPal. If you submit online, the confirmation page after you upload will provide links to PayPal if you want to use that option.

Mail entry forms/CDs to:

The Art Center of Estes Park
517 Big Thompson Avenue
Estes Park, CO 80517 

Hand deliver forms/CDs to:

The Art Center of Estes Park
517 Big Thompson Avenue
Middle Stanley Village
Estes Park, CO
 

CONDITIONS OF ACCEPTANCE & AGREEMENTS

The following statements constitute an agreement between the artist and the Art Center of Estes Park. No exceptions will be made to these rules.

• Artwork must be offered for sale. The Art Center will retain a 40% commission on all artwork sold. Prices may not be changed after submission.
• The entry form must be completely filled out. The information recorded on this entry form is considered final and may not be changed. Entries without signatures(unless submitted electronically) or incomplete data will not be processed.
• Any requirements of the exhibit not fulfilled will result in disqualification.
• 2-dimensional art must be appropriately framed and ready to hang. No acetate coverings, brackets, quick-frames, any type of device leaving exposed glass or Plexiglas will not be accepted. The Art Center will exclude any entry that presents unusual installation problems, or is improperly framed.
• Artwork must not differ from the entry images and CDs of accepted work will be retained until receipt of the art for display. 

SIZE LIMITATIONS

2-dimensional art shall not exceed 120 inches in perimeter, not including the frame. This equals the sum of the length of all 4 sides.

Example: 24" x 36"  = 120 inches.

3-dimensional art shall not exceed 60 pounds.

Wall pieces may not exceed 30 pounds and must include specific hanging instructions and hardware.

MINIATURES

If you are accepted into the main show via the jury process, you are eligible to send up to TWO miniature pieces, in addition to the juried entry(s). 
There is NO entry fee or jurying for your miniatures, which should be shipped with your accepted work.  Quality of these items should match that of your juried work. These smaller items have proven to be popular with show attendees and you are encouraged to participate in this opportunity. Size limitations for miniatures are:       
Two-dimensional work:    
The outside dimension of the frame is not to exceed 40 inches.  This equals the sum of all 4 sides.  Example: up to 8” X 12” maximum frame size.        
Three-dimensional work:  
The artwork, including base, should be able to fit into an 8”X 8”X 8” box.

JURORS

Dee Clements

Clements, a member of the National Sculptors' Guild, has a Masters Degree in sculpture. Over the years, many influences, interests and commissions have combined to create a diverse body of work. He has completed over 120 sculptures, of which over 30 were commissioned by major corporations, municipalities, and private collectors.

Liz Good

Liz Good is senior editor of Fiberarts magazine. She has juried numerous fiber-art shows including: Uncommon Thread 2009, Culture Candy, Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Wearable Art/Unwearable Fashion, VisArts, Rockville, Maryland; and Texas: A Blending of Cultures, The Texas Museum of Fiber Arts, Austin, Texas

Arleta Pech

Arleta Pech began her fine art painting career in Colorado. She is listed in Who’s Who in American Art. She is represented in the touring museum exhibit The New Reality; The Frontier of Realism in the 21th Century, and was selected for the Woodson Art Museum of touring exhibit for Birds in Art. She is a signature member of the Rocky Mountain National Watermedia Society. Arleta’s images have received international exposure through her published reproductions by Mill Pond Press and through thirty-one one-woman shows and appearances across the US and Canada. She also has authored Painting Fresh Florals in Watercolor and Radiant Oils.