Tuesday, December 2, 2008

Call for Entries: 14th Annual Winter Show

The Monroe Art Guild is pleased to announce our call for entries for the 14th Annual Winter Show. Our judges, Robert and Dora Strother, will award $5,000 in prizes thanks to our gracious corporate sponsor Just Right Auto Sales & Finance. Additionally, Dr. Kenneth Grubbs, D.D.S. will grant a $1,000 purchase award for the artwork(s) of his choice.

You may submit up to three original works of art in the categories of 2D (paint, charcoal, pastel, pencil), 3D (sculpture, ceramics), Photography, Mixed Media and Youth Art. The entry fee for MAG members is $35.00 and $45.00 for non-members.

Important Dates

December 20: Application submission deadline. Application and entry fee due to MAG.
January 2 10:00am-5:00pm: Drop off artwork to MAG.
January 9 6:00pm-8:00pm: Opening Reception at MAG.
March 3 10:00am-5:00pm: Pick up artwork from MAG.

Submission Requirements
  1. All 2D work must be framed or canvas edges painted. Work must be clearly labeled and suitably prepared for hanging with wire on the back (no saw tooth hangers).
  2. Sculpture and ceramics work must be labeled on the bottom and able to stand upright.
  3. Photography must be printed by the artist.
  4. All work must have been created by the artist and cannot have been previously shown at the Monroe Art Guild.
  5. All work is to be for sale. 70% to artist. 30% to MAG. Commission is taken on all work sold with the exception of the Purchase Award.
  6. Works must hang for the duration of the show beginning January 2 - March 2, 2009.
View and Print the Application


Opening Reception

Join us for the Opening Reception on Friday, January 9 6:00-8:00pm. Catering provided by A Better Bite, Inc. / Creative Occasions. Musical entertainment provided by Suzanne Roberts and the Carol and Alan Horne.