Juried Open Competition - Guidelines

 

The deadline for 2010 was March 25th.
On line applications for the next juried show will be available in January of 2012.
You are welcome to review the guidelines for 2010 below or as a PDF file.

 

Application Process
deadline: March 25, 2010
notification by April 20, 2010

We accept only Internet applications through our web site - AnacortesArtsFestival.com. The application fee is $35 and is non-refundable. Artists must submit images of three to five works (all work must be for sale). An optional alternate view showing detail is permitted. Your application must be accompanied by images in JPEG format (72dpi, 1024 x 768 pixels). No work that has been previously entered in the Anacortes Arts Festival will be accepted. Artists may not substitute another work for an accepted work, alter a work or the sales price, nor withdraw a work after it has been accepted.

Categories

Encouraging both 2D and 3D work, artists working in the following categories are invited to enter the Arts at the Port juried fine art exhibition:

2-Dimensional

  • * Drawing & Painting (including mixed media)
  • * Photography & Computer Generated Art

3-Dimensional

  • * Sculpture
  • * Installation
  • * Fine Crafts (fiber, ceramics, metals, glass, wood, basketry, jewelry)

 

 

Presentation

If accepted, all work must be ready for display upon arrival. Wall-mounted pieces must have adequate hangers and/or wire. Three-dimensional work needs adequate installation instruction if it requires more than a standard pedestal. Installation artists must install their own work and must make prior arrangements with festival staff to accommodate the installation. Installation artists must submit a one-page written or drawn proposal documenting what they intend to create, as well as 5 images documenting past work. The Festival reserves the right to refuse any work it deems unsuitable.

Art Availability

If accepted, your pieces must be available from July 25, 2010 through August 8, 2010. Mailed work must use Plexiglas and be accompanied by enough funds for return postage.

Sales

All accepted and hung must be for sale. AAF will handle sales and retain a 40% commission. Artists will receive payment within two weeks after the Festival for any work sold at the show.

Security

Artwork will be insured up to $2,500 per piece while on exhibition at Art at the Port - any additional insurance must be covered by the individual artist.