Art Submission and Judging Information

Show categories, guidelines, rules, and artists.

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Application Process

2012 Artist Application— Microsoft Word format

All artists will be juried for acceptance into the show. Each artist must fill out the attached application which must be postmarked by midnight on March 1, 2011. Separate checks of $20 for the non-returnable entry fee and $100 for a 10’ x 10’ space ($175 for 20’ x 10’ space) will be made to Art in the Wilds. The Check for the application fee will be cashed upon receipt and the space fee check will be cashed after notification of acceptance.

Seven to ten clear photographs, a CD or digital pictures of recent works in each medium plus one of your display must be submitted. Clearly print your name on each entry. The quality of your entry images will be considered by the jury. (Include a stamped self-addressed envelope for the return of CD and photos.) Please include a copy of your artist statement and a description of your art process.

Notification of acceptances and additional show information will be sent out by March 31, 2011. Checks for space rental belonging to artists not selected will be returned. We want to accommodate all appropriate artists but a balance among various media will be maintained.

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Categories

The following categories are represented at Art in the Wilds:

  • Acrylics/Oils
  • Watercolors
  • Drawing/Pastels
  • Clay/Porcelain
  • Photography
  • Fabric/Fiber
  • Wood
  • Leather
  • Jewelry
  • Glass

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About the Jury Process

All artists will be juried for acceptance into the show. Artists are evaluated on various criteria, including:

  • Impact
  • Creativity
  • Originality
  • Composition
  • Presentation
  • Content
  • Technique
  • Subject Matter
  • Design
  • Display

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Artist Guidelines

  • Show Dates: Saturday, June 23 and Sunday, June 24 from 10 AM until 5 PM. Show goes on rain or shine and artists will be required to stay set up for the whole time.
  • Set-Up: Friday, June 22 from 3 PM until 9 PM and Saturday, June 23 from 7 AM until 9:45 AM. Please come to the Hospitality tent to register before setting up and get your space assignment. You will receive a packet with important information. You will be able to park near your space to unload but your vehicle must be removed to the parking lot before the show.
  • Venue: Outdoors in shady Evergreen Park on Route 66 which is also Fraley Street just south of the business district.
  • Display: A white tent with four sides must be provided by the artist. It will be securely attached to the ground in case of unexpected high winds.
  • Parking: Free parking nearby. The parking lot is provided for the artists so that patrons can use the spots on the street.
  • Security: Security guards will patrol 24 hours a day beginning on Friday at 3 PM and ending on Sunday at 6 PM. However, Art in the Wilds assumes no responsibility for loss or damage.
  • Hospitality Tent: Free bottles of water will be available all day on Saturday and Sunday. Area information including a book of local restaurants and menus, a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit will be there as well.
  • Food and Drink: Food vendors will be on site and a free breakfast beginning at 8 AM at the Elks Club across the street will be available for artists and one assistant each morning.
  • Prizes: Prizes will not be awarded as the Art in the Wilds Committee has elected to spend the money on promoting the show extensively.
  • Pets / Alcohol: Kane Borough prohibits pets and alcohol in Evergreen Park.

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Rules of the Show

Our research has indicated that both artists and patrons appreciate a show with high quality work. Therefore, entries will be juried and the rules of the show will be strictly enforced.

  • Only original hand-made works are accepted. Commercially or mass-produced items are not eligible. There will be no buy/sell items in the show.
  • Other items not accepted include items made from kits, commercial molds, logos or patterns, mass-produced items and work on mass-produced items, dried florals, calendars, shells and edible items. Art in the Wilds has the right to exclude items which are deemed commercial or do not conform to the committee’s standard for creativity, originality or are inappropriate for family viewing.
  • Only items consistent with those represented by entry photos are accepted. Artists may sell works in different categories provided each category was submitted and accepted.
  • Acceptance into this year’s show does not mean automatic acceptance each year. Artists must be juried yearly.
  • Submission of these accepted entry photos constitutes the artist’s permission for their use in general publicity.
  • The artist whose work has been accepted must be present for the whole show from 10 AM until 5 PM on Saturday and Sunday.
  • Reproductions of the artist’s work may be displayed for sale if they are of high quality, limited edition.
  • Each artist is responsible for the collection and payment of the 6% PA sales tax.
  • Each artist is responsible for setting up, keeping the assigned area clean and neat and removal of art and displays. The area must be left clean and unharmed.
  • Artists are encouraged to demonstrate their art processes and to communicate with the patrons.
  • Again, Art in the Wilds will provide security but will not be responsible for damage or loss.
  • Because education of the public is one of our goals, artists are also encouraged to demonstrate the making of their craft during the show.
  • Rules are subject to change.

The committee has the right to exclude and/or evict from the show without refund any artist who fails to follow these rules.

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2011 Artists

Artists at our 2011 Fine Arts Show include:

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