Annual Town & Country Amateur Exhibition
and
Blackhawk Park Exhibition
(both competitions held in conjunction)
Exhibition: Annual Town & Country Amatuer Exhibition & Blackhawk Park Exhibition
(Judged competitions)
Sponsored by: Bicentennial Art Center
& Museum
Dates of Exhibition: February 19, to March 19,
2010
After exhibit, pick up artwork on Tues. or Wed. , March 23 or 24, 2010, 10am - 4pm.
Who Is Eligible To Enter: Any person living in Edgar County or adjacent counties who is an amateur artist may exhibit in this show. If you are unsure if you qualify as an amateur, please download the prospectus for more information. A Youth Division includes 10-17 years of age, and an Adult Division for 18 years and older. All works accepted for exhibition must remain for the
entire show.
Number of Entries: Up to three entries can be
entered. Only entries selected for the exhibition by the judge will be
exhibited. The Show Committee reserves the right to reject any entry.
Size of Entries: 2-D artwork cannot exceed 42" wide,
including frame.
Requirements:
All visual art media are accepted for the Town & Country Amateur Exhibition, including paintings, drawings, printmaking, crafts, sculpture, photography, and mixed media. For the Blackhawk Park Exhibition the following media are eligible: drawings, paintings, and photography. All 2-dimensional artwork must be framed with a hanging wire attached to the back of the frame for hanging. Universal clips or sawtooth hangers will not be accepted.
Insurance: Artists should maintain their own
insurance on entries during shipping and while on exhibition at the Art Center. The Art Center will not carry insurance on any work.
Awards: The exhibit will be judged and ribbons awarded. Blue Ribbon winners will be eligible to exhibit in the State Town & Country Exhibition, which is sponsored by the Champaign County Park District.
Time Line:
Receive entries: (actual work) at the
Bicentennial Art Center - 132 South Central Ave. - Paris, Illinois 61944
Friday, February 12, 2010 from 10 a.m. - 4:00
p.m.
Saturday and Sunday,
February 13 - 14, 2010 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Public Reception: Friday, February 19, 2010 from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Critique of show and presentation of awards at
5:30
p.m.
Entry Fees (Non-Refundable): $5 per entry for up to three entries
Prospectus Available: Prospectus (PDF format)
If you have any questions, feel free to call the Art Center at: (217) 466-8130
14th Annual Paint Illinois
Exhibition: 14th Annual Paint Illinois
(Juried and Judged competition)
Sponsored by: Bicentennial Art Center
& Museum
Dates of Exhibition: May
7 - June 4, 2010
Theme: Artists are asked to interpret
the people, landscape and sights of Illinois.
Who Is Eligible to Enter: All artists, 18 years of
age and over, residing in the state of Illinois. Entries must be
original and created within the last three years, and must be the work of
the person in whose name it is submitted. All works accepted for exhibition must remain for the
entire show.
Medium: All media, including mixed media projects, are eligible to be
entered, except photography and 3-D. Work submitted must be safe to
handle, install, and view.
Number of Entries: Up to three entries can be
entered. Only entries selected for the exhibition by the judge will be
exhibited. The Show Committee reserves the right to reject any entry.
Size of Entries: Cannot exceed 42" wide, including frame.
Requirements: All entries must be framed and
WIRED TO HANG, and do not exceed 42" in width. Only works selected by
the juror will be exhibited.
Insurance: Artists should maintain their own insurance on
entries during shipping and while on exhibition at the Art
Center. The Art Center will not carry insurance on any work.
Awards: One Best of Show Award of $250 and Four
Merit Awards of $100 each. Ribbons will be given to those who receive an
Honorable Mention Award. All awards are given at the discretion of the judge.
Time Line:
Receive entries (actual work) at the
Bicentennial Art Center - 132 South Central Ave - Paris, Illinois
Paris, Illinois
Friday, April
30, 2010 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Saturday and
Sunday, May 1st and 2nd, 2010 from 1 to 3 p.m.
Public Reception:
Friday, May 14, 2010
from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.
Critique of show and presentation of awards at
5:30
p.m.
Entry Fees (Non-Refundable): $20 Art Center members $25
non-members
Prospectus Available:
Prospectus (PDF format)
Entry Form:
Entry Form (JPEG format)
If you have any questions, feel free to call the Art Center at: (217) 466-8130
Annual Midwest Photography Show
Exhibition: Annual Midwest Photography Show (Juried and Judged competition)
Sponsored by: Bicentennial Art Center
& Museum
Dates: July 23 - August 20, 2010
Who Is Eligible To Enter: Any photographer
residing in the Illinois and Indiana area. A Youth Division includes 10-17 years of age, and an Adult Division for 18 years and older. All works accepted for exhibition must remain for the
entire show.
Medium: Photographs: Black and white - Color -
Computer enhanced (including digital)
Adult Division (18 years and older) Awards
First Place: $100
Second Place: $75
Honorable Mentions will receive a ribbon award
Youth Division (10 - 17 years of age) Awards
First Place: $50
Second Place: $25
Honorable Mentions will receive a ribbon award
Number of Entries: Maximum of 3 entries. Only entries selected for the exhibition by the judge will be
exhibited. The Show Committee reserves the right to reject any entry.
Size: No larger than 42 inches wide,
including frame
Requirements: All photographs must be suitably
framed and wired for hanging. Photographs framed with sawtooth hangers or Universal clips will not be accepted. *Also, please note that any photographs previously exhibited at the Art Center are not eligible to be entered.*
Insurance: Artists should maintain their own
insurance on entries during shipping and while on exhibition at the Art Center. The
Art Center will not carry insurance on any work.
Awards: Cash awards - listed above. All
awards given at the discretion of the judge.
Time Line:
Receive entries: (actual
work) at the Bicentennial Art Center - 132 South Central Ave - Paris,
Illinois
Friday, July 16, 2010 from 10 a.m. - 4
p.m.
Saturday and Sunday, July 17-18, 2010 from 1
to 3 p.m.
Public Reception:
Friday, July 23, 2010 from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.
Critique of show and presentation of awards
at 5:30 p.m.
Entry Fees (Non-Refundable): $20 for members / $25 for non-members for up to 3 entries.
Prospectus Available: Prospectus and Entry Form (PDF format)
If you have any questions, feel free to call the Art Center at: (217) 466-8130
56th Annual
Fall Show
Exhibition: 56th Annual Fall Show
(Juried and Judged competition)
Sponsored by: Bicentennial Art Center
& Museum
Awards underwritten by area businesses and
individuals
Dates of Exhibition: October 8, to November 12,
2010
Theme: The longest running exhibition sponsored by
the Bicentennial Art Center & Museum.
The Fall Show showcases the work of all artists within a
100-mile radius of Paris, Illinois.
Who Is Eligible To Enter: All artists, 18 years of
age and over, residing within a 100-mile radius of Paris, Illinois.
Entries previously exhibited at the
Bicentennial Art Center are not eligible.
All entries must be original, and done within the last three years by the person in whose name it is submitted.
All works accepted for exhibition must remain for the entire show.
All entries must be original, and done within the last three years by the person in whose name it is submitted.
All works accepted for exhibition must remain for the entire show.
Medium: All 2-D and 3-D media except photography.
Work submitted must be safe to handle, install, and view.
Number of Entries: Up to three entries can be
entered. Only entries selected for the exhibition by the judge will be
exhibited. The Show Committee reserves the right to reject any entry.
Size of Entries: Cannot exceed 42" wide,
including frame.
Requirements: All 2-D work must be suitably framed
and wired for hanging with the Center's installation system. A limited number
of pedestals are available for 3-D work. Floor space is also available for
freestanding pieces.
Insurance: Artists should maintain their own
insurance on entries during shipping and while on exhibition at the Art Center. The Art Center will not carry insurance on any work.
Awards: One Best of Show Award $250 and Merit Awards $100 each. All awards are given at the discretion of the judge.
Time Line:
Receive entries: (actual work) at the
Bicentennial Art Center - 132 South Central Ave. - Paris, Illinois 61944
Friday, October 1, 2010 from 10 a.m. - 4:00
p.m.
Saturday and Sunday,
October 2-3, 2010 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Public Reception: Friday, October 15, 2010 from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.
Critique of show and presentation of awards
at 5:30 p.m.
Entry Fees (Non-Refundable): $20 Art Center members $25
non-members
Prospectus Available: Prospectus
If you have any questions, feel free to call the Art Center at: (217) 466-8130