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 24 to March 23,
2012
After exhibit, pick up artwork on Tues. or Wed., March 27 or 28, 2012, 10am - 4pm.
Eligibility: Any person living in Edgar County or adjacent counties who is an amateur artist may exhibit in these shows. If you are unsure if you qualify as an amateur, please download the prospectus for more information. For both exhibitions, 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. Universal clips or sawtooth hangers will not be accepted.
For the Blackhawk Park Exhibition the following media are eligible: drawings, paintings, and photography; however, please note that the subject matter of all entries for the Blackhawk Park Exhibition must pertain to Blackhawk Park. 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: All works are insured while on exhibition at the Art Center. Artists are encouraged, however, to maintain their own insurance on their works during shipping and/or while on exhibition. The Art Center is not responsible for any damages from shipping of works.
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.
Timeline:
Submit entries (actual work): to the
Bicentennial Art Center - 132 South Central Ave. - Paris, Illinois 61944
Friday, February 17, 2012 from 10 a.m. - 4:00
p.m.
Saturday, February 18, from 1-3 p.m.; Sunday,
February 19, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Public Reception: Friday, February 24, from 5:00 - 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 & Entry Form (PDF format)
If you have any questions, feel free to call the Art Center at: (217) 466-8130
16th Annual Paint Illinois
Exhibition: 16th Annual Paint Illinois
(Juried and Judged competition)
Sponsored by: Bicentennial Art Center
& Museum
Dates of Exhibition: May
11 - June 8, 2012
Theme: Artists are asked to interpret
the people, landscape and/or sights of Illinois.
Eligibility: All artists, 18 years of
age and over, residing in the state of Illinois may enter this show. 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: All works are insured while on exhibition at the Art Center. Artists are encouraged, however, to maintain their own insurance on their works during shipping and/or while on exhibition. The Art Center is not responsible for any damages from shipping of works.
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.
Timeline:
Submit entries (actual work): to the
Bicentennial Art Center - 132 South Central Ave - Paris, Illinois
Friday, May 4, 2012 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Saturday, May 5, from 1 - 3 p.m.; Sunday, May 6, from 1 to 3 p.m.
Public Reception:
Friday, May 18,
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 (Word document)
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) The Judge for this year's competition is yet to be determined.
Sponsored by: Bicentennial Art Center
& Museum
Dates: July 29 - August 26, 2011
Eligibility: Any photographer
residing in the Illinois and Indiana area may enter this show. 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: All works are insured while on exhibition at the Art Center. Artists are encouraged, however, to maintain their own insurance on their works during shipping and/or while on exhibition. The Art Center is not responsible for any damages from shipping of works.
Awards: Cash awards - listed above. All
awards given at the discretion of the judge.
Timeline:
Submit entries (actual
work): to the Bicentennial Art Center - 132 South Central Ave - Paris,
Illinois
Friday, July 20, 2012 from 10 a.m. - 4
p.m.
Saturday, July 21 from 1 - 3 p.m.; Sunday, July 22, from 1
to 3 p.m.
Public Reception:
Friday, July 27, 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
58th Annual
Fall Show
Exhibition: 58th Annual Fall Show
(Juried and Judged competition)
Sponsored by: Bicentennial Art Center
& Museum
Awards underwritten by area businesses and
individuals
Dates of Exhibition: October 5 to November 9,
2012
Theme: The longest running exhibition sponsored by
the Bicentennial Art Center & Museum.
The Fall Show showcases the work of all artists residing within a
100-mile radius of Paris, Illinois.
Eligibility: All artists, 18 years of
age and over, residing within a 100-mile radius of Paris, Illinois may enter this show.
Entries previously exhibited at the
Bicentennial Art Center are not eligible.
All entries must be original, and completed 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 completed 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: All works are insured while on exhibition at the Art Center. Artists are encouraged, however, to maintain their own insurance on their works during shipping and/or while on exhibition. The Art Center is not responsible for any damages from shipping of works.
Awards: One Best of Show Award $250 and Merit Awards $100 each. All awards are given at the discretion of the judge.
Timeline:
Submit entries (actual work): to the
Bicentennial Art Center - 132 South Central Ave. - Paris, Illinois 61944
Friday, September 28, 2012 from 10 a.m. - 4:00
p.m.
Saturday, September 29 from 1 - 3 p.m.; Sunday,
September 30, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Public Reception: Friday, October 12, 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 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