Essential Figure Show - 15th annual fine art figurative show at the Bothwell Arts Center March 22-24

Receiving - Saturday, March 16th 1:00 - 4:00 Show Dates - Friday to Sunday, March 22-24, 11am-4pm daily Reception & Awards - Saturday March 23, 12-3:30pm, Awards presentation 1:30pm People's Choice Award - Sunday, March 24, 3:30pm Artwork Pickup - March 24 4-5pm Show Location Bothwell Arts Center 2466 Eighth St. Livermore This year we are proud to have the very talented Carolyn Lord to judge the show. A "plein air" artist since college, Carolyn Lord's early career was influenced by the 20th Century California Watercolor Style of Millard Sheets and his peers which featured bold color and strong design. Her recent watercolors and oils now include aspects of Tonalism and Impressionism. A long-time resident of Livermore, Carolyn Lord has painted its architecture, landscape, and gardens. Regionally, she has exhibited her paintings at the Firehouse Art Center, Pleasanton; Grand Theatre Center for the Arts, Tracy; Carnegie Center for the Arts, Turlock; Haggin Museum, Stockton; De Young Museum, San Francisco, Triton Museum, Santa Clara. Currently she has oil paintings of Livermore architecture at both the NUMU in Los Gatos, and the Pacific Art League in Palo Alto. Contact Show chair, Barbara Stanton, can be contacted at [email protected]. Accepted Subjects The subject should be about the human figure, whether or not they are nude. This includes portraits. Please do not enter pieces that are overly sexually provocative. This is a figurative show, not an erotic show. General Guidelines The competition is open to all artists who can hand deliver their artwork (up to 4 pieces). There is a limit of four pieces entered per artist. Artwork must be original and done by the artist. No class work or supervised work. All media is accepted. 2-D & 3-D. No wet paintings. No prints, except hand pulled etchings or block prints, signed and numbered. The exception would be photos or digital computer art. Pedestals will be provided for 3-D art work. Artists are encouraged to submit a brief bio and/or artist statement. Entry Fees LAA members 1-2 entries $35 3 entries $45 4 entries $55 (max) Non-members 1-2 entries $45 3 entries $55 4 entries $65 (max) All fees are non-refundable and must be paid in advance online or accompany your submission. Awards Cash awards depend on the number of entrants. No entrant will receive more than one cash award. Sales & Sales Table Artists are encouraged to bring up to 10 unframed, matted pieces (prints or originals) in plastic bags for the sales area (not part of the competition). We also have room for some greeting cards. Label each piece with Artist name, title, medium and price, and provide a corresponding sheet with a list of that info. A commission of 20% will be charged on all sales (show artwork and sales table). Sales made at the art show will be collected by LAA, then proceeds paid to the artists afterwards. Sales tax will be collected & paid by LAA. Volunteering Artists are encouraged to demonstrate or act as host/hostess during the show. Any help with publicity for the show or refreshments brought in for the reception will be appreciated! Payments Cash, check, credit card and PayPal are accepted. To use credit card or PayPal you need to pre-register using the online form. Make checks payable to Livermore Art Association. Preparing Artwork All artwork must be labeled on the back with the artist’s name and contact information, title, medium and price. If you enter online your label page is attached to your confirmation email. If you use the paper entry form, labels are at the bottom of the page. All 2-D artwork must be appropriately framed, or edges finished, WIRED with d-rings and ready for hanging. No sawtooth hooks. Works on Paper should be framed with a mat and behind glass or plastic.

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