Art Shows
The Ins and Outs of Show Participation
In other words, everything you need to know about our shows and more… much more.
The 21st Annual Spring Art Show will be held March 30, 31 & April 1 at the World Kite Museum in Long Beach. Deadline to register is March 13, 2012. Registration instructions are below - PDF versions of the entry forms are available to download below.
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All artwork and Inspired Creations space must be PRE-REGISTERED – Registration DEADLINE MARCH 13
Space is limited – help us showcase your work in the best possible way…register early to avoid disappointment.
ELIGIBILITY & DIVISIONS
Open to all PAA members in good standing
Divisions are: Adult, High School (14-18 years) and Youth (6-13 years)
ART SHOW ENTRY FEES - ENTRY LIMIT – DEADLINE
Current membership in PAA
Entry Fees:
Adults – $5.00 per entry
High School and Youth – Entry fees are waived
20% commission applied to all adult art show sales
Entry Limit:
Adults – Three (3) High School & Youth – Two (2)
Deadline March 13, 2012
Non-Registered Submissions Will Not Be Accepted
ART SHOW INSTRUCTIONS
All Adult Division art must be for sale – Sale of High School and Youth art is optional
Art may not exceed the size limit of 45 x 45 inches or a surface area of more than 2025 square inches
Art must be framed or gallery wrapped, well presented & wired for hanging (no saw-tooth hangers) please wrap your wire ends
Improperly prepared art will not be accepted – no refund of entry fees will be issued
An Art Entry Label (included in the registration packet) must be taped to the upper right corner, back, of 2-D art – or attached to the back or bottom of 3-D pieces – Please do this prior to bringing your entry to the show
All work must be original & by the artist entering it – Classroom work in the Adult Division, hobby kits, or work that has been shown in previous PAA Fall or Spring shows WILL NOT be accepted. Work should be current, not more than 2 years old.
Entry changes will not be accepted after the March 13 Deadline
INSPIRED CREATIONS (IC) FEES & DEADLINE
Fine Craft Items – Please Read Carefully – Space is Limited
Current membership in PAA – PLEASE NOTE – You MUST have Art Entered in the Show to Participate in Inspired Creations
The items offered in IC should be reflective of either the artist’s work entered in the show, the categories of the show, or both
Set-up Date for IC is March 27 from 10:30 to 4 pm please plan accordingly
IC Room Display Space: $10.00 per 3-foot section (half of provided 6-foot table. One space per participant – a waiting list will be established for members wishing more than one 3-foot display space – please mark appropriate boxes on entry form
Floor Standing Card Racks: $10 per rack or bin – rack or bin to be supplied by artist location of such determined by staff
20% commission applied to all Inspired Creations sales
Registration Deadline: March 13, 2012
INSPIRED CREATIONS (IC) INSTRUCTIONS
All items for sale MUST be marked with artist’s NAME or THREE INITIALS and PRICED INDIVIDUALLY
Jewelry must have string tags – greeting/art cards may have name & price written in pencil on backside
Items are to be handmade or art inspired (as in the case of prints, art or photography cards and such), no kits
Items should be reflective of the work the artist has entered in the show, the show categories, or both
Inventory list is not required but strongly recommended for your own use. Set-up must be complete on March 27
You MUST have Art Entered in the Show to Participate in Inspired Creations
Art show and Inspired Creations participants are expected to commit to a minimum of 2 hours work either during the show or during an assigned, pre-production task (pre-production tasks are limited in number). See entry form to mark choice.
If working the show, please fill in the day and time you are available to work.
Those unable to work the show are to pay an additional fee of $10. A space to enter this fee is located on the Official Entry Form.
Those unable to work the show are to pay an additional fee of $10. A space to enter this fee is located on the Official Entry Form included in the registration packet.
LIABILITY
While every precaution will be made to avoid damage to the entries, Peninsula Arts Association assumes no responsibility in the event of loss or damage. PAA does not carry insurance on artwork presented in the show. Artists are responsible to insure their work independently.
ART SHOW CATEGORIES - READ CAREFULLY there are changes. Use only the category choices listed below
Category titles are underlined – Watercolor & Acrylic have subdivisions – Categories That Stand Alone are individual categories – Grouped Categories - DRAWING, GLASS, PRINTMAKING, DECORATED ART, ASSEMBLAGE, TEXTILES & WOOD contain several related media, but the underlined title, is what should be written on your entry labels and registration forms
ENTRY LABELS ON ART MUST MATCH ENTRY FORM
Category definitions are per PAA standards
Watercolor Subdivisions
Watercolor SEASCAPE / LANDSCAPE
Watercolor OTHER
Acrylic Subdivisions
Acrylic SEASCAPE / LANDSCAPE
Acrylic OTHER
Categories That Stand Alone
OIL
ABSTRACT
MIXED MEDIA (2-D, for example, w/c & ink)
PASTELS
COLLAGE (2-D OR 3-D, consists of items combined by glue or such
CLAY
METAL
JEWELRY (finished, wearable work)
COMPUTER ART – (definition, drawing or painting on the computer, resources provided by the artist)
BLACK & WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY
COLOR PHOTOGRAPHY
PHOTOGRAPHY – OTHER (hand tinted, extreme enhancement or printing technique)
Grouped Categories
DRAWING
To include but not limited to: Charcoal, Graphite, Pen & Ink, Conte Crayon, Colored Pencil
GLASS
To include but not limited to: Blown, Fused, Stained, Slumped, but not wearable jewelry
PRINTMAKING
To include but not limited to: Mono Print, Woodcut, Block, Screen
DECORATED ART
To include but not limited to: Decoupage, Mosaic, Paper, Papier Mache, Painted Glass, Soft Sculpture
ASSEMBLAGE
To include but not limited to: recycled art, driftwood sculpture, found art
TEXTILES
To include but not limited to: weaving, art quilts
WOOD – Sculpture/Carved, Functional
PLEASE MAKE A COPY OF YOUR ENTRY FORM BEFORE MAILING IT IN TO ASSIST YOU WHEN MAKING YOUR ENTRY LABELS 
AWARDS
1st, 2nd & 3rd place ribbons may be awarded in all divisions by a panel of no more than three (3) judges There will be a Judge’s Award for “Best in Show” and a People’s Choice Award. On occasion, an Honorable Mention ribbon may be awarded
SALES TAX
Tax will be added at point of purchase – PAA will pay all collected tax to the WA State Department of Revenue at the current rate
ENTRY DROP-OFF DAY and Inspired Creations Set-Up
Registered Art will be accepted Tuesday, March 27, from 10 am to 4 pm – Inspired Creations Set-Up, same day 10:30 to 4 pmat the World Kite Museum, 303 Sid Snyder Road, Long Beach, WA – If you need assistance, please call 360-665-6041 BEFORE the March 13 deadline.
ENTRY PICK-UP DAY
All artwork and Inspired Creations items must be picked up on Monday, April 2, from 10 am to 12 pm - A $10.00 per day fee will be charged for items not picked-up at that time.