Artists of Eastern Oregon Art Show
Honored Artist: Jana Brubaker
Call for Entries!
Submission deadline: Postmarked; Saturday, June 22, 2007.
Delivery: Saturday, August 4, 2007 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM &
Monday, August 6,2007 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Opening: August 11, 2007, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
Show: Saturday, August 11 to Friday, September 14, 2007.
Pick-up: Saturday, September 15, 2007 from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
ArtsEast the home of Eastern Oregon Regional Arts Council would like to extend an invitation to artists to participate in our Artists of Eastern Oregon Regional Art Exhibit at Nightingale Gallery, Eastern Oregon University, scheduled for August 11 through September 14, 2007. Consideration of representation from all ten counties in Eastern Oregon will be given. We would also like to invite you to participate in our workshops for artists on August 11, 2007.
Eligibility Artists residing in Eastern Oregon in Baker, Gilliam, Grant, Harney, Malheur, Morrow, Umatilla, Union, Wallowa and Wheeler Counties. Any and all themes of expression define the parameters of acceptable entries. Previous honored artists of Artists of Eastern Oregon are eligible to enter, but they will not receive honors two years in a row. Click here for Entry Form.
Awards Each year up to five artists are selected to be “Honored Artists”. Honored artists receive $200 or more cash award, 250 postcards of their artwork, additional copies of the catalog, and a four-week group show at Nightingale Gallery at Eastern Oregon University in the summer of 2008. ArtsEast features and promotes “Honored Artists” work on our website and in print. In addition there is a $250 peoples choice award.
Submission Details Artists may submit images of three separate works; three-dimensional works may have up to three views of each piece. ArtsEast members do not have to pay entry fees. Membership is $35.00 per year. There is a non-refundable fee of $12.50 per entry if you are not a member of ArtsEast. The Images must depict work created within the last three years. Art works that are accepted must be the same as the images submitted. Works previously exhibited in Artists of Eastern Oregon shows are NOT eligible. We will accept slides or digital images. Slides must be 2" by 2" mounted, each marked with the artist's name, title of the work, medium, date completed, and size.
Please label the top of the slide and submit in a plastic jacket. No glass-mounted slides will be accepted. We will accept digital images in a jpeg format sent on a CD with a minimum resolution of 288 ppi. All the information listed above must be sent in a printed copy. All digital images are subject to adjustments and may require more work from you. Images must be postmarked no later than June 22, 2007. Delivery and Pickup of Art Works Artists whose work is accepted must deliver artworks to Nightingale Gallery, Eastern Oregon University, Loso Hall, La Grande, OR 97850 via carrier service at their own expense for arrival between August 4 and 6, 2007. Hand delivered work will be received at Nightingale Gallery on Saturday, August 4, 2007 between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. and Monday, August 6, 2007 between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Artists must make pre-paid arrangements to have their work returned to them, or may pick up their work in person at Nightingale Gallery on Saturday, September 15, 2007. Art is insured in the gallery during times specified.
General Specifications All works must be suitable for display and/or hanging. Wall mounted works must be ready for hanging and be no more than eight (8) feet by eight (8) feet, including the frame, and weigh no more than 15 pounds. Site-specific installations are subject to suitability of existing spaces. All work must be labeled on the back with the artist’s name, address, phone number and email address. Labels must also show the work’s Title, Medium, Date of Creation, and (retail) value of the piece as set by the artist.
Check List Send submissions, completed forms and entry fee to
ArtsEast, PO Box 541, La Grande OR, 97850. Make sure you include your bio, with your entry, as well as a self-addressed, stamped envelope (SASE) for entry returns. Notice of acceptance will be sent by July 15, 2007.
For more information: 541-962-3624, eorac@eou.edu