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We proudly announce the 15th Annual
"Lines into Shapes"
Multi-media Art Competition and Sale October 28- November 13, 2011

“Lines into Shapes” is the name of the show and not the theme.
(Most artwork starts with a few lines and develops into shapes.)

If you have any questions, email LIS@ArtCenterofEstes.com or call 970-586-5882
 

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Categories of acceptable media are:

CATEGORY 1.      Oil
CATEGORY 2.      Watermedia:  watercolor, acrylic, gouache, or mixed watermedia.
CATEGORY 3.      Pastels, Graphite, Scratchboard.
CATEGORY 4.      Original printmaking.  No digital or photomechanical processes.
CATEGORY 5.      Sculpture, Wood, Fine art pottery, glass.
CATEGORY 6.      Photography.
CATEGORY 7.      Fiber.
CATEGORY 9.      Jewelry.

ELIGIBILITY

Open to all artists who work within the limits of the categories listed above. Work must be original and executed within the past two years. Work must not have been previously exhibited in the "LINES into SHAPES" Exhibition. Entry in this exhibit establishes an agreement on the part of the artist to all conditions listed in this prospectus.

ENTRY FEE

A non-refundable entry fee of $15.00 per entry with the limit of 4 entries.

AWARDS

Up to $5,000 will be awarded in 2011.  Awards are determined by the number of entries and sponsorships.

CALENDAR

Dates to Remember
September 9
Deadline for receipt of entries

Week of September 26
Acceptance/Rejection notification sent

October 14
Deadline for receipt of shipped artwork

October 15 & 16
Hand Delivery of accepted artwork 10:00 AM - 5:00PM -Daily
Deliver to the Art Center of Estes Park-517 Big Thompson Ave-Estes Park, Co. 80517

October 28
Opening reception for artists and public 5:00 -7:00 PM

November 13
End of Show-Artwork will not be released until 1:00 p.m.

Week of November 14th
Pick up hand delivered artwork 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM - Open Monday ,Friday, Saturday & Sunday 
Return of Shipped artwork

 

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

You must provide the Art Center with three (3) items.

1. Digital images of your entries.
2. A completed entry form.
3. Payment of $15 per entry.

Several options exist for each item, as explained below. You may choose the combination most convenient for you.

Images:  Images should be sized to fit within a 1500x1000 pixel box. Much smaller images will put you at a disadvantage, and larger images will needlessly increase upload time if you submit online.  The images may then be mailed to The Art Center on a CD, emailed as attachments to LIS@artcenterofestes.com, or uploaded directly to the Art Center using the online submission form. Photo CDs will NOT be returned.

Entry Forms: You may use the link at the top of this page to access a printable entry form. Print out the form, fill it out and mail it to the Art Center to accompany a CD entry or emailed entries. If you use the Online Submission form (link at top of this page) to upload images to the Art Center, you do not need to submit a paper entry form.

Payment: The following methods of payment are acceptable:
1.     Mailed Checks/Money Orders, payable to The Art Center of Estes Park.  (address at right)
2.     Credit card, by calling the Gallery with the credit card information (970-586-5882), or providing the card information requested on the paper entry form. Payment may also be made through PayPal, using the link at the top of this page, or directly to treasurer@artcenterofestes.com at the PayPal website.

Mail entry forms/CDs to:

 Art Center of Estes Park
517 Big Thompson Avenue
Estes Park, CO 80517 

Hand deliver forms/CDs to:

Art Center of Estes Park
517 Big Thompson Avenue
Middle Stanley Village
Estes Park, CO

website

ArtCenterofEstesPark.com
 

CONDITIONS OF ACCEPTANCE & AGREEMENTS

The following statements constitute an agreement between the artist and the Art Center of Estes Park. No exceptions will be made to these rules.

• Artwork must be offered for sale. The Art Center will retain a 40% commission on all artwork sold. Prices may not be changed after submission.
• The entry form must be completely filled out. The information recorded on this entry form is considered final and may not be changed. Entries without signatures(unless submitted electronically) or incomplete data will not be processed.
• Two-dimensional art must be appropriately framed and ready to hang. Acetate coverings, brackets, quick-frames, or any type of device leaving exposed glass or Plexiglas will not be accepted. The Art Center will exclude any entry that presents unusual installation problems, or is improperly framed
• Artwork must not differ from the entry images and CDs of accepted work will be retained until receipt of the art for display.
• All entries must meet size and weight requirements as listed below.
• Any requirements of the exhibit not fulfilled will result in disqualification
• The Art Center of Estes Park reserves the right to use reproductions of accepted artwork for the purpose of promotion of the exhibit which may include media outlets, poster, mailings and the Art Center’s web site.


 

SIZE LIMITATIONS

2-dimensional art shall not exceed 120 inches in perimeter, not including the frame. This equals the sum of the length of all 4 sides.

Example: 24" x 36"  = 120 inches.

3-dimensional art shall not exceed 60 pounds.

Wall pieces may not exceed 30 pounds and must include specific hanging instructions and hardware.

MINIATURES

If the artist is accepted into the main show via the jury process, the artist will be eligible to send up to TWO miniature pieces, in addition to the juried entry(s). 

There is NO entry fee or jurying of the miniatures, which should be shipped with your accepted work.  Quality of these items should match that of your juried work. These smaller items have proven to be popular with show attendees and you are encouraged to participate in this opportunity.

Size limitations for miniatures are:       
Two-dimensional work:     The outside dimension of the frame is not to exceed 40 inches.  This equals the sum of all 4 sides.  Example: up to 8” X 12” maximum frame size.  Three-dimensional work:   The artwork, including base, should be able to fit into an 8” X 8” X 8” box.  

JURORS

 

DR. CONNIE STEWART
Dr Connie Stewart is a UNC Visual Arts Assistant professor and the Executive Director of the Center of Integrated Arts Education. Being a multi-media artist, Dr Stewart teaches Art History and Art Education classes and supervises a practicum in the public schools. She is active within the state of Colorado in programs that support Art Advocacy and continued arts curriculum development especially supporting contemporary arts practices as part of the public school curriculum. Her program areas include, Ceramics, Computer Graphics, Drawing, Fiber, Graphic Design, Jewelry, Painting, Photography, Printmaking and Sculpture.
 
Dr Stewart was the 2002 Colorado Art Education Association Higher Education Educator of the year, and received the 2006 University of Northern Colorado Academic Excellence Award for Teaching Experience in Undergraduate Education, and the 2009 Academic Excellence Award for Faulty Advisement
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DENNY HASKEW, SCULPTOR
Denny Haskew’s desire to learn and create led to a career in art that began in 1987.  “ I enjoy experimenting for new looks the most, mostly with the female figure, he says. His themes are recurring: Spirit, Love, Forgiveness, Healing, Relationship, Endurance, the Sacredness of the Human Spirit, and the Strength in each of us, the Power of all that is Natural
Installations include: Denver, Aurora, Niwot, Blackhawk, Grand Junction, Cañon City, Durango and Brighton, Colo.; New York City; Washington, D.C.; Detroit, Mich.; Minneapolis, Minn.; Charleston, Ill.; Little Rock and Fayetteville, Ark.; Tulsa and Norman, Okla.; Santa Fe, N.M.; San Diego and Cerritos, Calif.

THIRD JUROR - To be announced soon.