Entry Deadline: April 13, 2012
SouthWind Gallery is organizing a juried art competition with cash prizes for the first, second, and third place winners. The competition is a one-day paint out which will take place on April 28, 2012, in Topeka, Kansas. The required subject is any aspect of Topeka,. The winning artwork selected by the jurors will be exhibited and available for sale at SouthWind Gallery from September 7, 2012 through October 27, 2012. Entry form here.
Awards and Book PublicationCash Prizes:
First Place $ 500
Second Place $ 250
Third Place $ 100
In addition to the exhibit, SouthWind Gallery will publish an art book that will feature the winning art and all artwork chosen by jurors. A brief bio and a photo of each artist also will be included in the book. The first available date for purchase of the book will be September 7, 2012, on the opening date of the exhibit.
SubjectThe submitted artwork must draw its inspiration from the city of Topeka, Kansas. Any aspect of the city including but not limited to: landscapes, nature, architecture, businesses (exteriors and interiors), historical landmarks, parks, or other features of the city. (Maps of Topeka may be downloaded from the Visit Topeka web site,
www.visittopeka/us.com, or picked up at the Visit Topeka office, 618 S. Kansas Ave.
The competition is categorized as a “plein air” event; however, participants are not required to complete their artwork onsite during the paint-out. Artists may sketch or photograph their subject(s) on the day of the event and complete the work in their studios.
EligibilityThe competition is open to all artists who create two-dimensional original works. Acceptable media includes: acrylic, alkyd, casein, colored pencil, gouache, mixed media, oil, pastel, pen, pen and ink, scratchboard, and watercolor. (No photography or computer-generated/enhanced art will be considered. If you have questions regarding media, please contact SouthWind Gallery.)
Fees and Payment – Entry Deadline: April 11, 2012Important: All entries must received by April 11, 2012
Early Entry Fees Total entry limit is 2 per artist)
$40 (for 1 artwork)
$50 (for 2 entries)
Student Discount: (Full time high school or college level students)
$20 (for 1 artwork)
$25 (for 2 entries)
Late Entry Fees (Please note: There is an additional $10 fee charged for late entries.)
Entries will be accepted on the day of the paint-out, but payment must be a personal check or cash. Credit cards cannot be accepted for late entries.
Late Entry Fees:
$50 (for 1 artwork)
$60 (for 2 entries)
Method of Payment:
Check or Money Order: Make payable to: SouthWind Gallery
Credit Card: If paying with a credit card, you may use
PayPal® User ID: entry@southwindartgallery.com
· Do not send cash
Send Payment to:
E-mail:
Entry@southwindartgallery.com
U.S. Mail:
SouthWind Gallery
Paint Topeka
3074 SW 29th
Topeka, KS 66614
Entry Specifications and Format – Required Artist Information due May 12, 201
Important: You must submit your artwork by this date to be eligible for inclusion in the Paint Topeka art book.
· Selection will be made from digital images only in JPG format. Digital files may be generated by scanning or high quality digital photography of the original art. Note: Quality is extremely important. This is the file from which your entries will be judged.*
· Digital Images. Images may be e-mailed or sent on a CD to SouthWind Gallery. Artist must complete entry form and submit with images. Entry forms may be completed online and e-mailed to SouthWind Gallery or downloaded and mailed with the CD.
· File should be full image only. Artwork should fill the image area of the digital file as completely as possible. Make sure the artwork is the center of attention when it is shown on the large monitor for judging. Frame, mat, easel, fingers, etc., should not show in the digital image.
· File size. Artwork file size should be 3,000 pixels maximum width in either direction
· Computer Color correcting. Color correcting will only be allowed to accurately represent the original art in color, contrast, saturation, etc.
· Artist Photo and Bio. In anticipation of acceptance and inclusion in Paint Topeka art book, entries must include: (a) digital photograph of the artist (head and shoulders shot), and (b) an artist’s biography (300 words maximum)
· Include: name of the painting, size, and medium for each artwork submitted
*SouthWind Gallery recommendsArtPrintExpress, Topeka, KS, to digitalize your painting for this purpose. For more information contact: Michelle Levian, ArtPrintExpress. E-mail: http://www.artprintexpress.com/. Voice: 785.862.0736.
If submitting entry on CD, please follow these instructions:
1) Multiple entries should be submitted on a single CD
On the CD, include a text file with clear identification of each artwork submitted:
ü Image File Name
ü Artist’s Name
ü Title of work
ü Medium
ü Dimensions of framed work
ü Retail price
2) CD must be clearly labeled with permanent marker on the topside of the CD and should include the artist’s first and last name and the full of title(s) of the artwork. Please do NOT attach paper labels to the CD.
3) Include your entry form with your CD. We must be able to match your entry form with your artwork entries.
If submitting E-mail entry: Please send each image in a separate e-mail. Also, in the body of the e-mail, include the six artwork identification requirements as listed above for the CD.
Send to: http://www.Entry@southwindartgallery.com/.
Conditions of Acceptance
The following art delivery requirements apply:
· Delivery of original artwork is due on August 15, 2012
· Art must be framed and ready to hang with wire
· If mailing your artwork to SouthWind Gallery, do NOT use Styrofoam peanuts or packing pellets. Also, do NOT use wood crates for shipping.
· All shipped work must arrive prepaid and in reusable cardboard shipping containers (We suggest using the foam-lined strong box specially designed for shipping art.)
SouthWind Gallery reserves the right to reject any packages using unacceptable materials as described above or that create problems for exhibit hanging.
· Only original, two-dimensional art will be accepted
· Image size of artwork (excluding frame and mat) is limited to 720 square inches
Image size is determined by multiplying the horizontal and vertical dimensions
(Example: a 24” x 30” painting equals 720 inches)
· Works on paper should be glazed with acrylic only
· The overall weight of the artwork should not exceed 35 lbs.
JudgingArt accepted for exhibit will be selected by three. Jurors and will include one executive member from the following organizations: The greater Topeka Chamber of Commerce, Visit Topeka, and Downtown Topeka, Inc.
Notification of artists regarding artwork accepted for exhibit and art book:
Artists will be notified of the status of their art on June 5, 2012.
Sales and CommissionsAll selected entries must be available for exhibit and sale. Artists will receive a 50 percent commission on original work that is sold. Artists are asked to assign a valid price that reflects current market value for their work. Artists will receive $10 for each fine art print that is sold. Commissions will be paid by SouthWind Gallery within 30 days of the date of sale.
SouthWind Gallery will publish an art book that includes all art accepted for exhibit, as well as bios and photos of each artist. The book will be available for purchase beginning Sept. 7, 201. Artists will not receive commissions on books that are sold.
SouthWind Gallery also will publish fine art prints of select artwork from the juried exhibition. Artists will receive a flat $10 commission for each print that is sold. (See Copyright Agreement section for details.) The artwork will be professionally reproduced by ArtPrintsExpress of Topeka.
Limited Copyright Agreement – Book Publication, Print Sales and Publicity
SouthWind Gallery will retain the copyrights to artwork entered in this competition. IMPORTANT: Your paid entry and artwork submission in the Paint Topeka Art Competition is considered your acceptance of this copyright agreement.
SouthWind Gallery’s Copyright for the Paint Topeka Competition will include:
1) The right to publish all accepted artwork for a book to be sold through SouthWind Gallery and other select retailers.
2) The right to publish and sell fine art prints of accepted artwork from this competition through January 1, 2015.
3) The right to publicize the event through various media. The art and artists selected for this exhibit will receive publicity through the promotional efforts of SouthWind Gallery. In addition, the art will be available for viewing on SouthWind Gallery’s web site.
Insurance/Liability
SouthWind Gallery exercises the same care and respect for the art accepted for this competition as it does for its own property. However, SouthWind Gallery does not insure art while in transit or while being exhibited either offsite or at SouthWind Gallery. Artists must provide their own insurance.
To download a Paint Topeka Entry Form, click here.
For more information, contact:
SouthWind Gallery, 3074 SW 29th, Topeka, Kansas 66614
Voice: 785.273.5994
E-mail: Info@SouthWindArtGallery.com
Web site: http://www.southwindartgallery.com/
Gallery Hours: M-F, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 a.m.
Paint Topeka Art Competition Information
Paint out Date: Saturday, April 28, 2012
Registration & Check-In
Location:
You will be notified of the check-in location in a separate e-mail
Schedule:
6:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Check-in & Late Registration
7:00 a.m. Artists’ Group Photo
6:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Free Continental Breakfast
11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Lunch on your own
Dusk Paint-out ends
Paint Topeka Calendar
April 13, 2012 Entry Deadline
April 28, 2012 Plein Air Paint-out
May 18, 2012 Digital Images & Artist Information Deadline
May 26 - June 1, 2012 Judging
June 5, 2012 Artists’ Notification of work selected for exhibit
August 15, 2012 Art Delivery Deadline: (Original art)
September 7, 2012 Exhibit Opening & First Friday Art Walk
October 5, 2012 Exhibit & August First Friday Art Walk
October 26, 2012 Exhibit closes
November 15, 2012 Deadline for pick-up of all unsold artwork
