Wednesday, October 14, 2009

2009 MEMBERSHIP SHOW GUIDELINES and RULES



The BWS 2009 Membership Show
November 6 - 29, 2009
Bloomington City Hall Atrium

The exhibit is open to the public Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

ONE FRAMED ORIGINAL WATERCOLOR PER ARTIST MEMBER
which has not been previously exhibited.
No prints will be accepted for exhibition.

DUES must be paid for 2009

Submit paintings created without the help of an instructor. They must be created from the artist's original reference materials painted with aqua media on watercolor paper. Please note, the term watercolor shall be deemed to exclude encaustic or oil. Watercolor paintings may include other mediums (collage, pastel, pen & ink, etc.) as long as their use does not exceed 10% of the work. No copies of published imagery permitted.

FRAMING:
Frame with flat hangers. No sawtooth hooks or screw eyes permitted. Wires should be stretched tightly and attached approximately 1/3 down the vertical dimension. Glass or plexiglass is acceptable but, if larger than 24" x 30," please use plexiglass.

Content:
Imagery must be suitable for public viewing in the Atrium, or it will not be hung.

Labels and delivery of artwork:
Submit the form with Name, Title and Price clearly filled out as instructed. Make certain all information forms are properly attached to the work. (These forms were distributed at the October meeting, and will be available at the delivery desk.)

Delivery:
Thursday, November 5th between 9:00 and Noon at the City Hall Atrium.

Pricing:
There is no commission taken for this show. Paintings do not need to be for sale. Artist information will be available for potential clients, and they will be directed to contact the Mayor's Office.

NOTE:
Works must remain on display throughout the show period, and paintings will be available for buyers after take down on the 30th.

Reception:
Friday, November 6th from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Atrium of City Hall.
Members are asked to provide cheeseballs, crackers, or cookies.
Please email tricia@wente.com to let her know what you would like to contribute.

Pick Up:
Monday, November 30th , 9:00 A.M. until noon.

Insurance:
There is no insurance provided by the City or BWS for this show.

Postcards:
Please contact Tricia@wente.com if you would like to have invitational postcards to send. Postcards and posters will be placed around downtown.

Deadline for intent to participate:
October 12th

Any questions???
Email tricia@wente.com, or contact any board member.

Get busy and create some beautiful works!

Thanks to all participating artists!