Gateway to Nature Art Exhibit & Competition and Trail Photography Competition
Exhibit on view: August 7 – September 20, 2024
Deliver artwork: Aug 2-4 for Gateway to Nature and Trail Competitions
Reception: Gateway to Nature and Trail 6-8 pm – Awards at 7 pm
Pick up artwork: September 21, 2024
Details and a Prospectus for each show are below:
Gateway to Nature Judged Art Competition / Exhibit 2024
ELIGIBILITY: All work Must be Your Original Creation (not from a copy righted source) and completed within the last two years. Artwork must not have been previously exhibited at SASi in a judged competition. Artwork must remain the duration of the exhibit. This is a judged exhibit. All entries will be displayed unless they do not meet the specifications listed below.
FEE: (non-refundable) $20 members, $25 non-members, for two entries. Additional entries $5 each for members, $10 each for non-members (5 total).
SALES / PRICING: SASi retains 30% Commission from Member sales, and 40% from sales by Non-members. No POR’s accepted. Work must be priced or listed Not For Sale (NFS). SASi encourages works for sale. Artists will be paid for work sold following the close of exhibition.
SPECIFICATIONS: All work must be original, completed within the last two years. Painting (oil, watercolor, acrylic, pastel), drawing, sculpture, printmaking, photography, mixed media and fiber are eligible. Two-dimensional work is restricted to 48″ by 48″ including frame. Works on paper (including photography) must be protected by glass or Plexiglas and framed. All work must be properly framed, or gallery wrapped (sides properly finished), and wired for hanging. Mats must be neat and clean (no signatures or titles on the mat). Fiber art must be ready to hang, with rod supplied by the artist. Three dimensional work limited to 2’x2′ of floor space, less than 6′ tall and weigh less than 50 lbs. Three-D work Must sit solidly on a flat surface or be properly mounted for hanging. The following will NOT be accepted: wet paint or inks, reproductions, giclees or copies. Unacceptable framing includes clip frames, saw-tooth hangers, staples, string or tape. Art not presented in a professional manner or work requiring special installation may be declined.
PICK UP OF ART: Artwork must be picked up on the scheduled date. Artwork left beyond 30 days will become property of Southern Arts Society.
LIABILITY: Southern Arts Society (SASi) accepts no responsibility for any loss or damage of artwork. Concerned artists should provide their own insurance coverage. SASi reserves the right to decline any works that do not meet our specifications and to withdraw any work from the exhibition at its discretion. SASi reserves the right to photograph, video, and reproduce any entry submitted for educational, marketing, or publicity purposes. Entry in the exhibition constitutes agreement by the artist to all conditions in this prospectus.
JUDGE: to be announced
AWARDS: 1st Place – $250; 2nd Place – $150; 3rd Place – $75; Merit Awards (3) – $50 each
SCHEDULE:
Deliver Entries: Fri Aug 2 and Sat Aug 3 from 11 am – 4 pm, and Sun Aug 4 from 1 to 4 pm Please deliver on scheduled dates or earlier during gallery hours.
Public Reception: Sat Aug 10th from 6-8 pm, Awards presented at 7 pm
Exhibit Dates: Aug 8 thru Sept 20. Pick up work: Sat Sept 21, 10 am – 3 pm
Gallery Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am – 3 pm, and by appointment.
INFORMATION: Call 704.739.5585 or email us at southernartssociety@gmail.com
Forms: Gateway Prospectus PDF and Small Art Labels are available for download here
Southern Arts Society (SASi) and Kings Mountain Gateway Trail (KMGT)
Trail 2024 Photo Competition and Exhibit
ELIGIBILITY: Anyone aged sixteen years and older are eligible. All photos must be original and taken on the KM Gateway Trail within the last two years. Work must not have been priviously exhibited at SASi. All photos must remain for the duration of the exhibit. This is a judged show.
ENTRY FEE: (non-refundable) Join SASi and Save on Entry Fees. SASi members $20 for two entries. Non-members $25 for two entries total. Additional entries $5 each for Members, and $10 each for Non-members.
SALES and PRICING: SASi and KMGT will retain 30% Commission from all sales. If not for sale, please list price as NFS. We encourage work to be for sale.
SPECIFICATIONS: Color or Black and White photography accepted. Photo’s must be 8” x 10” (minimum) up to 16” x 20” (maximum) and printed on photo paper. Photos must be framed (wired on back to hang) or mounted (or matted) on board and ready to hang. LABELING: Fill out labels provided below and put on back of work. Fill out Inventory Card Completely – Exhibit Labels will be made from the Inventory Card.
Exhibit: Dates AUG 8 thru SEPT 20, 2024 JUDGE: To be Announced
AWARDS: First Place $100 Second Place $75 Third Place $50
SCHEDULE: Fri Aug 2 and Sat Aug 3 from 11 am – 4 pm, and Sun Aug 4 from 1 to 4 pm, or earlier during normal gallery hours.
Public Reception: Saturday August 10, from 6-8 pm. Awards at 7 pm
Pick up work: Saturday September 21 from 10 am – 3 pm (or gallery hours) Artwork left beyond 30 days will become property of Southern Arts Society.
LIABILITY: Neither SASi nor KMGT accepts any responsibility for loss or damage of artwork. Concerned artists should provide their own insurance coverage. SASi and KMGT reserve the right to decline any works that do not meet our standards or specifications and to withdraw any work from the exhibition at its discretion. SASi and KMGT reserve the right to photograph and reproduce any entry submitted for educational, marketing, and publicity purposes. Entry in the exhibition constitutes agreement by the artist with all conditions set forth in this prospectus.
Gallery Hours: Tues – Sat 10 am – 3 pm, and by Appointment.
INFORMATION: Call 704.739.5585 or email us at southernartssociety@gmail.com
Forms: Trail Prospectus PDF and labels are available for download here