2017 "Best of the Region" Fine Art Show & Sale
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Thank you to our sponsors: 
Creative Brush Studio
Prince William Art Society
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Artists within a 35-mile radius of Manassas were invited to submit work to this juried competition. Over 40 responded, 33 of whom were chosen for inclusion. The result (over 50 works) were displayed at the Hall at City Hall in March 2017.
The selected works may also be viewed online in our Facebook gallery, along with judge's comments about the winning pieces and extra information about each work. AND THE WINNERS ARE....! FIRST PLACE (pictured above) River View by K. Best Gillman SECOND PLACE The Saint by Dennis DuBois THIRD PLACE Tranquility by Michele Frantz HONORABLE MENTIONS Blue Dancer by Karen Chin Tropical Shore by Paul Schuller Sweet Innocence by Roza Sharifi Waterlilies by Karen Suarez PEOPLE'S CHOICE Sweet Innocence by Roza Sharifi ___________________________________ PROSPECTUS: Deadline to enter: March 1, 2017. Entry fee: Members of Sponsor Organizations: $10 per artist. All others: $20 per artist. What you may enter: Original work of the artist only; in any medium that can be hung on the walls. Any subject, but must be “family friendly”. Maximum dimension, 40” (including frame). Minimum, 8”. Maximum weight, 20 lbs. Up to 5 submissions per artist; work does not have to be for sale. This show will be juried from jpegs of your work. Drop off/pick up: Drop off selected artwork Friday, March 10, 2 p.m. Pick up Friday, April 7, 2 p.m. If you can’t meet these times, please contact us for alternatives. Exhibit location: City Hall Gallery, 9027 Center Street, Manassas. Presentation: Please adhere to our framing and presentation guidelines, below. Awards: At least $500 will be awarded. At minimum, $200, $100 and $50 for 1st, 2nd and 3rd. Awards will be presented during the reception; time/date TBA. Awards will be selected by a qualified judge. Sales: Are between the artist and the customer. No commission is taken. For more info: Contact Michele Frantz, 703-791-5767, myarcadia2@gmail.com. How to enter: This exhibit will be juried by photos (jpegs). Each artist may submit up to 5 images (one of each work). Images should show only the artwork, not any mats or frames. We recommend jpegs be sized at 150 dpi, and be between 4-5” on the long side. Other sizes will be accepted as long as the image is clear, and the file size does not exceed 3MB. Save each image with this filename format: Lastname_Title of Work.jpg. Email images to myarcadia2@gmail.com. In the body of your email, please include your name (as it should appear in publicity), location (for proof of eligibility), and daytime phone number. If you paying the $10 entry fee, please list the organization of which you are a member. Also, please list the following for each image: Title of work Medium Dimensions Price Payment: You may pay online with a credit card at www.squareup.com/store/p-art-ners. Or a check may be mailed to: p-ART-ners, P.O. 13, Manassas, VA 20110. Payment must received by the March 1 deadline. Liability: Artists exhibit at their own risk. All possible care will be taken of artwork, but none of the entities involved will be responsible for any loss or damages to items exhibited, nor pay for repair or replacement of any items lost, stolen or damaged. By entering this show, artists agree to abide by these guidelines.
If your work is accepted, please following our presentation and framing guidelines. |
