Tuesday, January 1, 2013

FWS 2013 March Show Guidelines


Fairbanks Watercolor Society
 14th Annual Watermedia Show
“VINTAGE ALASKA”
March 1st  through March 30th,  2013  -  Well Street Art Company
 First Friday opening is March 1, 2013 from 5:00p-8:00p
                                                               GUIDELINES
1)  Any paid-up FWS member may submit a watermedia work in the required format.
2)  Maximum of  3 paintings per artist.   Paintings must not exceed 36” on any dimension.  
3)  All paintings must be hand delivered to Well Street, unless otherwise arranged. 
4)  Each painting must be for sale.   We will have entry forms available in the newsletter for attaching to your paintings.
5)  Paintings must be matted and framed under glass with proper wire for hanging according to gallery specifications.  Paintings larger than  20”x 28” exterior dimensions must be under plexi-glass.  No sawtooth hangers, tape, fishing line, string, or hooks.      
 6)  Each artist will need to sign in each painting on the log sheet with each painting receiving a number at intake.   This is the number used for the People’s Choice Award.

7)  There will be a first and second place People’s Choice award.    

8)  Each artist will also be asked to provide a brief 1 page bio to be included in our “Fairbanks Watercolor Society Artists”.  This book will be available at the reception table for public viewing.  If you are offering classes, an information sheet on them would be helpful.    
9)  The commission is 50/50.  50% for Well Street and 50% for the artist. 

Additional Information
Intake/Drop Off will be at Well Street Gallery on Saturday, February 23rd from Noon to 5pm.  If you aren’t able to deliver your paintings then, contact Nelda 456-3329 for other arrangements.     
Take Down/Pick-up  will take place Saturday, March 30th. 

Post card: Digital photos of artwork are needed.  E-mail Cheryl at araven@mosquitonet.com 
a photo of the art you plan to enter.  Deadline for Cheryl is February 4th by noon.  David Mollett will pick one for the postcard.  Pick your very best and be sure to include your name and the painting title.