Passion
March 3, 2009 to March 28, 2009
Artist Reception and prize awards March 19, 2009 6 to 9 pm
A broad topic open to unlimited interpretation. Passion will be a juried exhibition with first ($100), second ($75) and third ($50) place prizes as well as a People's Choice Award Ribbon. Works in all media qualify. Artists may submit one work for each submission form and $10 jury fee. Mail Art pieces arriving via USPS will be entered and displayed in a separate section of the exhibit with separate prizes consisting of certificates only – there is no entry fee for Mail Art submissions.
D'Arte Centre Gallery is a family gallery and no sexually explicit or obscene materials will be exhibited. Selection and display of submitted works is at the sole discretion of the Jury and/or D'Arte Centre Gallery Director. No refunds will be made for any reason.
Artists should submit an Intent to Exhibit Form as soon as possible. Final entry forms and delivery of the work should occur between February 24th and 27th. FINAL DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION IS FEBRUARY 27, 2009 at 5 pm CST. Works must be delivered to D'Arte Centre, 115 E Jackson, Harlingen, Texas 78550. Delivery, packaging and retrieval and return shipping are the responsibility of the artist.
Size restrictions for Mail Art works is governed by USPS regulations, for 2 dimensional works is 34” wide by 48” tall, 3 dimensional works is 48” wide, 48” deep and 84” tall, video or multi media works must fit with all equipment inside the dimensional limits of 3D works. All works must be display ready with frames or finished edges on hanging works and stable base and equilibrium on sculptural works. Multi media works must include all necessary electrical equipment and have audio settings appropriate to their physical size, a single electrical 110 outlet will be available per work, cords must be contained and arranged to create no hazards to the viewing public. Mail Art works will be displayed with both front and backs visible to the public. There will be an internet compilation of all Mail Art works available to artists who also provide an email address.
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