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We proudly announce the 13th Annual
"Lines into Shapes"
Multi-media Art Competition and Sale September 19- October 5, 2009

“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 $13.00 per entry with the limit of 3 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 $4,500 was awarded in 2009

CALENDAR

Dates to Remember
August 3, 2009 Monday
Deadline for Postmark of entries

August 14, 2009 Friday
Acceptance/Rejection notification sent

September 8, 2009 Tuesday
Deadline for receipt of shipped artwork

September 5, 6, 7 & 8, 2009 Saturday - Tuesday
Hand Delivery of accepted artwork 10:00 AM - 5:00PM
At the Art Center of Estes Park

September 18, 2009 Friday
Opening reception for artists and public 5:00 -7:00 PM

October 4, 2009 Saturday
End of Show

Week of October 5th
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 $13 per entry.

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

Images: Image files must be renamed with the artist's name and identify with the corresponding number from the entry form (1,2,3).  (SmithJudy1.jpg,  JonesJohn2.jpg etc.). 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 LinesIntoShapes@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. Digital entries must be high quality image files.

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.

JUROR

Jeff Legg

At the age of 13, Jeff Legg began his study of art under the tutelage of well known regional artist and college art professor Darrell Dishman. He went on to study at Atelier Lack in Minneapolis and the Minneapolis College of Art and Design.

He is honored as an Oil Painters of America Master painter and has won numerous prizes including awards at both the 2004 and 2006 National Oil Painters of America Exhibition, Salon International 2008, and as the Oil Painters of America Western Regions "Best Master Signature Member". His paintings have been featured in The Artist's Magazine, North Light books, Southwest Art, Art of the West, Western Art Collector, and American Art Collector magazines. In December 2005 his artwork graced the cover of Southwest Art as featured artist.

Currently, Jeff resides in the Northern Colorado Rockies. He travels to conduct painting workshops and to jury shows but when at home he paints daily in his studio.