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52nd Annual Juried Exhibition

When:
Friday, March 4, 2022, 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM
Where:
Laman Library
2801 Orange St
North Little Rock, AR  72114

Additional Info:
Event Contact(s):
Kathy Kemp
Category:
Exhibitions
Registration is not Required
Payment In Full In Advance Only



Call for Entries

Mid-Southern Watercolorists, Inc.

52nd Annual Juried Exhibition

PROSPECTUS

 

ENTRY DEADLINE – NOVEMBER 5, 2021

 

Exhibition Dates: March 4, 2022 through April 29, 2022

 

Opening Reception & Awards- Friday, March 4, 2022 – 6:00 – 8:00pm

Awards presented at 5:30

 

William F. Laman Public Library-Main Branch

2801 Orange Street

North Little Rock, Arkansas 72114

 

Awards over $5,000 are anticipated.

 

Online Juried Shows

The www.onlinejuriedshows.com will handle all the entries.

 

 

PLEASE NOTE-MSW reserves the right to change the exhibition to “online only” should circumstances call for such.

 

 

Juror, Brenda Swenson, WW, NWWS, SDWS, CWA

 

 

Brenda Swenson is the artist author of two books, Keeping a Watercolor Sketchbook (Finalist, Award of Excellence) and Steps to Success in Watercolor. An active participant in the arts community she has served on the board of directors for the National Watercolor Society and Watercolor West. She has achieved signature status in WW, NWWS, SDWS and CWA. Her artwork has been featured in countless books and magazines (Splash, the Best of Watercolor, An Illustrated Journey, Creative Freedom, Complete Guide to Watercolor, Watercolor Artist, Watercolor Magazine, Watercolor Highlights, Plein Air Magazine and numerous other publications). She’s a highly sought after workshop instructor and exhibition juror, nationwide and abroad.

Artists’ Statement:

Being a painter is more than mastery of techniques. I strive to express how I feel about my world and my response to it. It’s my desire to communicate. My tools are that of a painter: brush, paint and paper. Working en plein air has taught me to be alert and observant and I take this knowledge with me into the studio. I’m constantly striving to capture the effects of light and atmosphere in my work. The constant struggle keeps my work honest and direct.

INSTRUCTIONAL DVD

New videos to be released 2022!

Glowing Watercolors, Creative catalyst Productions, 2021

Negative Painting with Watercolor, Artist Palette Productions, 2014 Sketching Techniques with Watercolor, Artist Palette Productions, 2012

GALLERY REPRESENTATION

Schroeder Studio Gallery,Orange, CA , Segil Fine Art Gallery, Monrovia, CA, Creative Arts Group, Sierra Madre, CA

SIGNATURE STATUS

SDWS - San Diego Watercolor Society, NWWS - North West Watercolor Society WW - Watercolor West, CWA - California Watercolor Society

AFFILIATIONS

California Art Club, Vice President 2021, Artist Member (CAC) 2018 California Watercolor Association (CWA)

Transparent Watercolor Society of America (TWSA)

Northwest Watercolor Society (NWWS)

San Diego Watercolor Society (SDWS)

National Watercolor Society (NWS) Board of Directors 2002-04, 2007-09 Watercolor West (WW) Board of Directors 2001-04

 

 

Exhibition Calendar

 

  1. Membership dues must be paid on or before November 5, 2021.

  2. Entry deadline date is Friday, November 5, 2021.

  3. Notification of acceptance/decline by email by December 10, 2021.

  4. Shipment of accepted entries to Laman Library must arrive between February 7-11, 2022(instructions in this prospectus.)

  5. Hand-deliver accepted paintings to Laman Library on Monday, February 14, 2022,between10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

  6. Opening Reception & Awards, Friday, March 4, 2022, 5:30-8:00p.m.. Exhibition will be open to the public March 4th through April 29, 2022.

  7. Pick up paintings at Laman Library, Monday, May 2,2022 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

  8. Please note that artist’s statements are due to the exhibition chair no later than January 14, 2022.

 

Eligibility

 

  1. Artists - This exhibition is open to artists anywhere who are current members of Mid-Southern Watercolorists, Inc. (MSW), or who become members as a condition of entering the exhibition.

  2. Artist’s original work only. No copies or likeness of work including photographs, published works or references not attributable to the artist are eligible. Work painted under the guidance of a teacher is not permitted.

  3. No work previously exhibited in a juried MSW show is eligible.

  4. MSW reserves the right to refuse any work submitted.

  5. Paintings must be on paper or Yupo. Media may be watercolor, acrylic, casein, gouache, egg tempera. Collage materials, if used, must be the artist’s original work and must meet the media criteria above. No pastels, digital images, or any form of print or reproductions.

  6. Size - There is no minimum size. However, the maximum unframed size for entries should not exceed 44”. (See Framing Requirements later in this document.)

 

 

Entry Information and Fees Deadline is November 5, 2021.

 

  1. This is a members-only exhibition show. Membership must be current or your entry will be declined. Dues are $40. If you are not already a member of MSW, pay membership fees online when you submit your images and immediately mail the completed membership application provided on the last page of this prospectus.

  2. Artists may submit one or two paintings. The entry fee for the exhibition is$40 for up to two entries. To enter, go to www.midsouthernwatercolorists.com, click on the link to www.onlinejuriedshows.com and follow the directions in the next section.

  3. No digital enhancement is allowed; image should represent the painting.

  4. Please refer to tutorials and videos at www.onlinejuriedshows.com for assistance with photographing, uploading and resizing images.

  5. Please add services@onlinejuriedshows.com and manager@onlinejuriedshows.com to your safe senders list to ensure notifications are received.

 

Requirements for Digital Images

 

Your digital image will need to follow the following requirements: Entry form must be filled out in its entirety. List sizes up to the nearest inch. Submitted images must not include matting or framing. Crop the photos to include only the artwork. Be sure your images are right-side-up. Before uploading your images, make sure they are smaller than 4MB, but at least 1920 pixels on the longest side at 72 dpi . Images must be in JPEG format, AT sRGB color space. Help in photographing your work and properly sizing your images can be found at www.OnlineJuriedShows.com/help.aspx. If you need help entering your images or are unable to, write to onlinejuriedshows.com/Contact.aspx. Please add Services@OnlineJuriedShows.com and Manager@OnlineJuriedShows.com to your safe senders list to ensure notifications are received.

 

 

Framing Requirements (for all accepted works)

 

  1. Entries must be framed and under Plexiglas.

  2. A completed Painting Label Form (see below) must be securely affixed to the back of the framed painting, upper right side.

  3. The frame must be sturdy enough to support the weight of the artwork without buckling the Plexiglas. Frames whether wood or metal, must arrive in good condition with corners firmly fixed. The committee reserves the right to reject frames that arrive in poor condition.

  4. Frames must be a maximum of two inches wide and must be plain and undecoratedMetal sectional frames are allowable, however NO VIVID COLORS such as red, yellow, etc. will be accepted. Poster frames are not allowable.

  5. Works must arrive ready for hanging by Laman Library. Two “D” rings should be secured by screws in back, one on the left and one on the right side of the frame. The “D” rings should be positioned one-fourth of the distance down from the top of the frame on each side. For example, if the frame measures 20” from top to bottom, each “D” ring should be positioned 5” from the top.

  6. The Frame should include attached wire for hanging.

  • ONLY Single or double mats will be accepted, and the following conditions apply:

    • All matting must be white or off white, only.

    • Mats must have clean cuts that are even and not overcut in the corners.

    • No colored lining will be accepted.

  • Paintings that are mounted without matting, or floated, shall be mounted on a background that is white or off-white.

  • There shall be no debris or loose material beneath the Plexiglas.

  • Diptychs and triptychs must be mounted within a single frame.

 

Liability

 

All reasonable care will be given to the works submitted, but neither MSW, nor Laman Library will assume any liability for damage or deterioration before, during or after the exhibition. Artists should carry their own insurance.

 

Other Regulations

 

  • The Juror will be the sole judge as to which works are selected for the Exhibition and will determine all award winners.

  • All work accepted by the Juror for this Exhibition will be displayed at the William F. Laman Public Library from Friday, March 4th until Friday, April 29, 2022.

  • MSW and Laman Library will have the right to reproduce accepted entries in our catalogues, press releases, Internet websites, social media sites and similar informational outlets, for publicity purposes.

  • Painting sales will be handled by the artistNo commission will be charged. The cost of shipping for purchased paintings will be covered by the buyer and/or the artist. Prices must match the catalogue.

  • All work must remain in the Exhibition for the full duration of the Exhibition period; this applies also to paintings sold.

  • All paintings must be picked up on the scheduled day after the Exhibition closes. If you cannot pick up your painting, you must make arrangements for someone to pick up for you.

  • Shipping of accepted paintings will be addressed as follows AND MUST INCLUDE INSIDE, A PREPAID RETURN SHIPPING LABEL:

 

Mid-Southern Watercolorists / c/o William F. Laman Public Library-Main Branch

2801 Orange Street, North Little Rock, AR 72114

 

 

PLEASE DO NOT USE “POPCORN” IN THE PACKAGING!!!!

 

Checklist for entering the MSW Annual Exhibition

  • Online Entry fee paid ($40 for one or two entries)

  • Current Membership paid ($40 for new membership or for renewal if membership dues are not current)

  • Entry form, completed and included

  • Make a copy of all information for your file



**Neither the exhibition committee nor the venue will be responsible for removing or storing paintings not collected on the appropriate day.



Assistance:



Send all inquiries to Kathy Kemp at krosekemp@sbcglobal.net

 

Painting Label or Labels on accepted paintings

Note: – Complete this form and affix it securely to the right-hand corner of the back of the framed painting(s). Information on this form must match the Entry Form.

 

LABEL ONE

 

Name :

 

Address:

 

Best Phone Number:

 

Email Address:

Title of Entry 1:

Size unframed, H x W: Price:

Media used:

 

First time accepted in the annual MSW Exhibition? Yes No

 

 

LABEL TWO

 

Name:

 

Address:

 

Best Phone Number:

Email Address:

Title of Entry 2

Size unframed, H x W: Price:

 

Media used:

 

First time accepted in the annual MSW Exhibition? Yes No

 

 

3. Membership Application Form to mail at the time of entering your images

 

Note: You may pay your membership dues when entering online, upon checkout. However, you will still need to mail a completed membership form to MSW. Mark it “membership”. The address is MSW Membership Chair, P.O. Box 842, Little Rock, AR 72203

 

Name:

Address:

 

Best Phone:

Email:

Are you a former member of MSW?

List Web Site if any

 

 

 

 

Please fill out and include with your shipped or hand delivered artwork.

 

____ I have read this prospectus in full and agree to abide by all the terms enclosed therein.

 

Artist:______________________________________________________________

 

Date:___________________________