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Studio II Gallery - Napa Valley |
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Phone: 707-257-0900 Fax: 707-257-0910 |
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ENTRY FEES: $25.00 for first print, $10.00 for each additional entry. No limit. Cash (at Studio II only), Check, Visa, M/C.Sorry, no refunds.
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CALENDAR: July 1-31, 2008 - Entries due (digital files & payment) Must be at the Gallery no later than 5 pm July 31. Aug. 23 - email notification of acceptance for exhibit. Aug. 23– Sept. 15 - Art received for exhibit. October 18, 2008 - Opening (note revised date) Artist’s Reception , Judge’s Address & Awards Presentation 7-10 pm Public welcome, invite your friends! Nov. 21 - Show closes. Unsold art must be picked up at the Gallery.
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THEME: PASSION Photography must interpret the theme - “ What is your passion?” Juried-in work will be exhibited in our Main Gallery as part of our Fourth Anniversary Event.
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PRIZES: $1,000 Best of Show $ 500 Second $ 250 Third Honorable Mention Ribbons and $100 People’s Choice Award as voted by the public attending the Opening Night Artist’s Reception
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ELIGIBILITY: Contest is open to all artists. Work submitted must be photography based, original art. (Note: Work that has been previously submitted to Studio II Gallery exhibits will be eligible for this contest. Previous exhibition is not required, however.)
Maximum “footprint” of finished piece is 50 x 50 inches, including multiple images shown as one (triptychs, etc.)
Submission of entries indicates agreement to all items contained within this notice including full text of Contest Contract as shown below.
Artist entering the contest gives Studio II Gallery permission to use their name and images in our advertising campaigns. This might include print ads, placement on our website, or mailers.
All work entered in the contest must be available for sale by the Gallery for the duration of the exhibit. Gallery commission of 50% will be taken on all pieces sold. |
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SUBMISSION & JUDGING INFORMATION: Initial judging from submitted digital files only, CD preferred. Send entries to: Studio II Gallery, 570 Soscol Ave., Napa, CA 94559
Emailed jpegs acceptable, send to studioiigallery@sbcglobal.net. Subject line: “Contest.” Label each image as required.
Digital files must be high quality jpeg, 96 resolution, in RGB or grayscale. Size no larger than 600 pixels on longest dimension. We are Mac based! Digital files & payment must be received between July 1, and 5 p.m. July 31, 2008.
Exhibition images will be chosen by our Judge from the submitted digital files. Submission of files does not guarantee acceptance to the exhibit. Upon notification of acceptance, artists will provide the Gallery with final, exhibition quality, ready to hang images. Exhibition images must be matted in standard white gallery mat, and framed with black frames. Frame must have wire hanger with a 3 inch drop. Mat, frame and hanger for non-traditional images may vary from this style requirement if necessary for the artistic integrity of the piece. Exhibition pieces must be delivered during regular Gallery hours August 23—Sept. 15, 2008. Awards will be announced at the gala opening night reception: October 18, 2008, 7-10 p.m.
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JUDGE: Our esteemed judge for this year’s event is MATTHEW ADAMS President of the Ansel Adams Galleries And Grandson of Ansel Owner of the fine collection of Ansel Adams prints on exhibit at Mumm Napa Valley. Mr. Adams will present a talk at the opening reception, offering his insight on the “State of the Art.” He will have just returned from the fall auctions at Sotheby’s and Christie’s Auction Houses in New York.
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STUDIO II GALLERY CONTEST CONTRACT Submission of images constitutes your agreement with the following:
Artist and Studio II Gallery Napa Valley ( Studio II) agree that the Artist wishes to have certain artworks represented by Studio II, and Studio II wishes to represent the Artist under the terms and conditions of this agreement. THEREFORE, in consideration of the covenants hereinafter set forth and other valuable consideration, the parties hereto agree as follows: 1. Term and Termination. This agreement shall have a term of the current contest and exhibition. 2. Commissions. Studio II shall receive a commission of 50% percent of the retail price of each work sold. 3. Prices. During the term of this agreement, Studio II shall rely upon the Artist’s entry for the correct retail price. 4. Payments. Studio II shall pay the Artist the net amount due within thirty days of (1) sale OR (2) end of exhibit. 5. Loss or Damage. Studio II shall be responsible for the safekeeping of all consigned artworks. Except for loss or damage to any consigned artwork as a result of an act of God, war, or frame/hanger failure, Studio II shall be liable for loss or damage to any consigned artwork from the date of receipt at Studio II until the work is returned to the Artist, return shipped, or delivered to a purchaser. Items return shipped in Artist’s supplied materials cease to be the responsibility of Studio II once placed in the hands of the shipping firm. In the event of loss or damage that cannot be restored, the Artist shall receive the same net amount as if the work had been sold. 6. Copyright. Studio II shall take all steps necessary to ensure that the Artist’s copyright in the consigned works is protected. Artist extends to Studio II the right to reproduce work for the purpose of marketing and/or advertising this and future events. Person entering the art guarantees that they are the sole owner of the copyright to the materials entered. 7. Addresses of Record. Artist and Studio II each agree that the name and address provided on the Entry Form are correct for mailing notices, artwork, and/or payment. If, after three attempts, the address given for receipt of the artwork, digital files, and/or payment proves undeliverable, said becomes the possession, in total, of Studio II, to do with as Studio II owners see fit. 8. This agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of California. 9. Agreement between parties is considered agreed to and signed on the date of receipt of the Entry Form by Studio II. 10. Studio II is the sole governing entity over this contest. All decisions made by Studio II are final.
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ENTRY FORM: On this form (copy as needed), within your email or on a separate sheet include: YOUR NAME _________________________________________ YOUR FULL MAILING ADDRESS _______________________ YOUR PHONE NUMBER _______________________________ YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS _______________________________ TITLE ________________A SHORT DESCRIPTION OF EACH IMAGE (if desired) IMAGE SIZE _________________________ FRAME SIZE _________________(50” x 50” maximum footprint) SALES PRICE __________(if sold during exhibit, Artist will receive 50% of sales price)
SUBMISSION CHECKLIST: 1. Entry Form 2. Labeled digital files (copies– not the originals) Label each file with a sequential number, your last name and first initial, and the title of the piece: 01_Smith_S_Title.jpg 3. Payment (if credit card, provide name on card, #, exp. date, zip code, total. Master Card and Visa). 4. Short description of the piece, if desired 5. If SASE or return postage not provided, CD will be destroyed after judging.
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DELIVERING YOUR ART Upon notification of acceptance, Artist will deliver a finished, matted, framed and ready to hang image to the Gallery for exhibit. Deliver to: STUDIO II GALLERY—NAPA VALLEY 570 Soscol Ave., Napa, CA 94559 Gallery Hours: Thurs. thru Mon. 11-5.
Your art must be received at the Gallery between Aug. 23 and Sept. 15. If art must be shipped, use plexi, not glass.
Work must be identical to the accepted submitted entry. Deviation is cause for disqualification. Work considered improperly or inadequately framed will, of necessity, be rejected. Use secure hangers!
A one page Artist’s Bio may be submitted with the artwork, to be placed in the exhibit hall..
Unsold pieces must be picked up at the Gallery Nov. 21. Art may be return-shipped with provided materials and postage.
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