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Prospectus
A. Flatwork
This show will feature original flatwork of Western themes in
oil, watercolour, acrylic, pastel, graphite or mixed media. Pieces
presented for display must be framed originals no smaller than
16"x20" (unframed).
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 $50 for the first image, $25 for subsequent images to a maximum of three. Each
image must include: artist's name, title of the work, and 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 received for selection by January 15th of the Festival year. Entries
received after this date will not be accepted. A maximum of twenty works will be displayed.
Successful candidates will be notified by February 1st.
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
A Best of Show prize will be awarded and will receive a rosette and a $450 cash prize. The runner-up
will receive a rosette and a $350 cash prize. There will also be a People's Choice Award that will
receive a rosette and a $350 cash prize. Best of Show 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 $50 for
the first entry, $25 for subsequent entries to a maximum of three. Each
entry must include: artist's name, title of the work, and 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 received for selection by January 15th of the Festival year. Entries
received after this date will not be accepted. A maximum
of twelve works will be displayed. Successful candidates will be notified
by February 1st.
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 a Best of Show and a runner-up prize awarded for
sculpture. Each will receive a rosette and $450 and $350 respectively.
There will be no Peoples' Choice prizes awarded in sculpture due to the smaller
number of exhibits.
C. Photography
Original photography of western themes will also be presented at the show. Pieces
presented for display must be framed originals no smaller than 16"x20" (unframed).
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 $50 for the first image, $25 for subsequent images to a maximum
of three. Each image must include: artist's name, title of the work, and 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 received for selection by January 15th of the Festival year. Entries
received after this date will not be accepted. A maximum of twenty works will be
displayed. Successful candidates will be notified by Feb. 1st.
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
There will be Best of Show and a runner-up prize awarded for photography.
Each will receive a rosette and $450 and $350 respectively. There will be no
Peoples' Choice prizes awarded in photography.
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 two days before the Festival start date at the
Kamloops 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. No commission will be charged. Artists may also wish to exhibit and sell
additional works by renting a booth in the trade show See Tradeshow.
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 work. 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
purposes.
Click on this button to find an application form.
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