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Entries
To ensure a high caliber of work this is a juried show. Artists
should submit samples of their work, either digitally or by slide,
for review by the jurors. The entry fee is $20 for the first image,
$10 for subsequent images to a maximum of three. Each image must
include: artist's name, title of the work, size. Slides should be
marked with a red dot in the upper right corner for correct orientation.
The images along with the entry form, entry fees and a self-addressed
stamped envelope (for the return of images) should be submitted to
complete the entry. Entries must be submitted and arrive for selection
by Jan. 31, 2008. Entries arriving after this date will not be accepted.
A maximum of twenty works will be displayed. Successful candidates will
be notified by Feb. 8th.
Judging
The jury selection of works to be displayed will be done by three
jurors. At least one of the jurors has expertise in the media. These
same jurors will award the prizes at the show.
Display
During the show accepted works will be displayed on a hard wall or
display easel. Each work will have a frame or easel mounted spotlight
supplied by the show. Artists are strongly encouraged to include a
small framed biography approximately 8½"x11" to be displayed along
with their accepted work. Security personnel will be present at all
times during show hours.
Prizes
Two Best of Show prizes will be awarded, a Jurors' Choice and a
Peoples' Choice. Each winner will receive a rosette and a $300
cash prize. An Honourable Mention will also be awarded in each
category and will receive a rosette and a $200 cash prize. Jurors'
Choice will be selected by the three jurors while the Peoples'
Choice will be determined by a viewers' ballot.
B. Sculpture
Sculpture entries to the show can be of any resilient medium
(i.e. no wax, putty or similar) and must be of a Western theme.
Works should be no larger than 4'x 4' x 5'.
Entries
To ensure a high caliber of work this is a juried show. Artists
should submit photographs (digital images on disc are acceptable) of
their work, either digitally or by slide, for review by the jurors.
The entry fee is $20 for the first entry, $10 for subsequent entries
to a maximum of three. Each entry must include: artist's name, title
of the work, size. The photographs along with the entry form, entry
fees and a self-addressed stamped envelope (for the return of photos)
should be submitted to complete the entry. Entries must be submitted
and arrive for selection by Jan. 31, 2008. Entries arriving after
this date will not be accepted. A maximum of six works will be
displayed. Successful candidates will be notified by Feb. 8th.
Judging
The jury selection of works to be displayed will be done by three
jurors. At least one of the jurors has expertise in the media.
These same jurors will award the prizes at the show.
Display
During the show accepted works will be displayed with appropriate
lighting in the gallery hall. Artists are strongly encouraged to
include a small framed biography approximately 8½"x11" to be
displayed along with their accepted work. Security personnel will
be present at all times during show hours.
Prizes
There will be Best of Show and Honourable Mention prizes awarded
for sculpture. Each will receive a rosette and $300 and $200
respectively. There will be no Peoples' Choice prizes awarded
in sculpture due to the smaller number of exhibits.
C. Saddles
Saddle entries to the show must be full size, leather Western saddles.
Entries
To ensure a high caliber of work this is a juried show. Artists
should submit photographs of their work, either digitally or by
slide, for review by the jurors. The entry fee is $20 for the
first entry, $10 for subsequent entries to a maximum of two. Each
entry must include: artist's name and a description of the saddle
(ie. Size, tree, features, etc.). The photographs along with the
entry form, entry fees and a self-addressed stamped envelope (for
the return of photos) should be submitted to complete the entry.
Entries must be submitted and arrive for selection by Jan. 31,
2008. Entries arriving after this date will not be accepted.
A maximum of six works will be displayed. Successful candidates
will be notified by Feb. 8th.
Judging
The jury selection of works to be displayed will be done by
three jurors. At least one of the jurors has expertise in the media.
The final judging will be done by a master Canadian saddle-maker
(2008's judge will be Chuck Stormes).
Display
During the show accepted saddles will be displayed with
appropriate lighting in the gallery hall on saddle stands
supplied by the show. Artists are strongly encouraged to include
a small framed biography approximately 8½"x11" to be displayed along
with their accepted work. Security personnel will be present at
all times during show hours.
Prizes
There will be Best of Show and Honourable Mention prizes
awarded for saddle-making. Best of show will receive a
handcrafted buckle, and a rosette. Honourable Mention will
receive $200 and a rosette. There will be no Peoples' Choice
prizes awarded in saddle-making due to the technical as well
as artistic nature of saddles and the smaller number of exhibits.
General Information For All Entrants
Shipping
The shipping of accepted works to the show is the responsibility
of the artist. Artists should ensure that accepted works arrive
no later than Mar. 6th at Forster's Convention Centre, 1250 Rogers
Way, Kamloops, BC. Ph. # (250) 372-5312. At the participant's
expense, the BCCHS will package and return unsold works to
participants not in attendance.
Sales
The BCCHS will handle the sale of any work for selected artists not
attending the show. A commission of 20% will be charged. For
artists who would like to exhibit and sell additional works by
renting a booth in the trade show, no commission will be charged.
Liability/Responsibility
Artists must certify that their submitted work is not a copy,
derivative or based on the work of others and is not in any way an
infringement of copyright. Artists are responsible for the insurance
of their own works, the BCCHS will not be responsible for the loss
or damage of any artwork, no matter what the cause. Artwork is not
insured while at the show. Artists must agree to allow the BCCHS
and/or Tanner Young Publishing Group to use images of selected works
for publicity purpose.
Click on this button to find an application form.
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