CAM Call to Artists

Call to Artists

 

20th Annual Maritime Art Exhibition

Saturday August 3, – Saturday October 5, 2013

 

Submission deadline: postmarked by Saturday , May 4, 2013

 

Once again Coos Art Museum continues its tradition of hosting an annual Maritime Art Exhibition on the scenic southern Oregon Coast.

 

Eligibility: 

·         Open to all members of American Society of Marine Artists, International Society of Marine Painters and artists who create marine related two-dimensional original paintings in oil, acrylic, pastel, watercolors or sculptures.

·         If you are submitting a work that is part of a series, the submitted piece MUST be unique and distinguishable from any of your other works of art.

·         Works that have previously been exhibited at Coos Art Museum are NOT eligible.

·         Submissions are to be 'recent works', ones that have been created within the past five (5) years (created in 2007 or newer).

·         Works that are accepted must be the same as the digital images or slides entered.

·         Paintings - limitation of 60 inches in any one direction this includes the frame and weight limitation of 20 lbs.

·         Sculpture - limitation of 60 inches in any one direction and weight limitation of 25 lbs.

·         Prints (photo serigraphs, digital or giclée) and photography are not eligible.

 

Submissions can be either digital files or slides.

Artist may submit a total of up to three (3) entries with a single, non-refundable entry fee of $35.

• Digital files must be in jpg format minimum of 300 dpi at approximately 5” x 7” - 8” x 10” all on one CD-ROM. All CD’s must be labeled, on the outside, with the artist's name, title of the work, medium, date completed, and size of the artwork. Name the electronic files as follows:

                  A_title of work.jpg

                  B_title of work.jpg

Abbreviate as needed on the electronic file name, but be sure the entry form has complete information.

• NO SLIDE SHOWS, FLASH FILES, THUMBNAILS etc.
• NO SUBMISSIONS VIA EMAIL WILL BE ALLOWED
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Judging and Awards:

Panel of 4 maritime artists will jury the submissions. 4 awards will be given out at the dinner, awards, and art auction event following the Plein Air Paint out on Saturday, August 3, 2013.

·         Best of Show will receive a cash prize of $500.00 - selected by John Stobart, Featured Artist.

·         Oregon International Port of Coos Bay Award will receive a cash prize of $250.00 - selected by Port Official.

·         Coos Art Museum Board of Directors Choice will receive a cash prize of $250.00 - selected by CAM Board.

·         People's Choice Award will receive a cash prize of $250.00 - selected by a vote of museum attendees.

See attached prospectus for more details and entry form or go to www.coosart.org to download from your computer, Or call 541 267-3901