Birds & Blooms Art Exhibit
BIRDS & BLOOMS: 2023 Spring Art Exhibit
Online Entry Deadline: June 1, 2023 *
Receiving: Friday, June 2, 12 Noon - 3 PM l Saturday, June 3, 10 AM - 1 PM
Opening Reception: Saturday, June 10 l 12:00 Noon - 1:30 PM
On Exhibit: June 10 - June 29, 2023
Entry Fees:
Judge: Ellie Bender
Receiving: Friday, June 2, 12 Noon - 3 PM l Saturday, June 3, 10 AM - 1 PM
Opening Reception: Saturday, June 10 l 12:00 Noon - 1:30 PM
On Exhibit: June 10 - June 29, 2023
Entry Fees:
- Members $25.00 for first entry, $5 for second entry
- Non-Members $30.00 for first entry, $5 for second entry
Judge: Ellie Bender
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1. Submit your images and information digitally by June 1, 2023 *
2. You will then be directed to our payment webpage 3. Complete your entry by delivering art to Gallery 53 at the dates/times listed above for receiving |
Before we segue into Summer, celebrate Spring at our “Birds & Blooms” Art Exhibit! This exhibit focuses on art inspired by the beauty of the natural world, specifically birds and flowers.
We invite you to submit paintings, drawings, mixed media, photographs, digital compositions and sculptures* related to this theme. Our exhibits generally attract recognized regional artists as well as talented local amateurs, and feature an array of diverse subjects and styles. We look forward to celebrating your art, your inspiration, your vision, in this special exhibit!
We invite you to submit paintings, drawings, mixed media, photographs, digital compositions and sculptures* related to this theme. Our exhibits generally attract recognized regional artists as well as talented local amateurs, and feature an array of diverse subjects and styles. We look forward to celebrating your art, your inspiration, your vision, in this special exhibit!
ENTRY INFORMATION
Please review the detailed information below before entering. If you have any questions, contact the gallery.
ELIGIBILITY
FEES:
ELIGIBILITY:
PRESENTATION
SALES COMMISSION
PICKUP: Friday June 30th 12 noon – 3p.m. & Saturday July 1st 10 a.m. - 1 pm
LOSS/DAMAGE
Gallery 53/ACAM assumes no responsibility for loss or damage sustained to any piece at any time. Every reasonable effort will be taken to prevent damage or loss.
Work submitted must be appropriate to be viewed by visitors of all ages, including children. The Gallery 53 Board of Directors reserves the right to reject any work that is not appropriate for our audience.
Your signature on the entry label form signifies your agreement with the terms above.
- Members $25.00 for first entry, $5 for second entry
- Non-Member $30.00 for first entry, $5 for second entry
ELIGIBILITY:
- Limit 2 entries
- Paintings (oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, mixed media); drawings, photography, digital compositions
- Sculpture may also be accepted at the gallery's discretion (call or email the gallery to check the specifications of individual pieces).
- All entries must be original-your design & composition (from your own sketches and photos) as well as your own execution.
PRESENTATION
- All entries must be ready to hang: dry framed and wired and ready for hanging. No SAWTOOTH.
- Work more than 42" accepted at discretion of selection committee
- Entry Labels must be completed, signed and accompany each piece. Each label has 2 parts, (top and bottom) containing the same information
- Affix the label to the lower left-hand corner of the work on the back of the frame. One half of the label will extend below the frame
SALES COMMISSION
- A 30% commission will be taken on sold items
- Not for sale (NFS) is OK
PICKUP: Friday June 30th 12 noon – 3p.m. & Saturday July 1st 10 a.m. - 1 pm
LOSS/DAMAGE
Gallery 53/ACAM assumes no responsibility for loss or damage sustained to any piece at any time. Every reasonable effort will be taken to prevent damage or loss.
Work submitted must be appropriate to be viewed by visitors of all ages, including children. The Gallery 53 Board of Directors reserves the right to reject any work that is not appropriate for our audience.
Your signature on the entry label form signifies your agreement with the terms above.
PRIZES
First Prize: $150.00
Second Prize: $100.00
Third Prize: $ 75.00
Second Prize: $100.00
Third Prize: $ 75.00
digital ENTRY GUIDELINES
When you enter the exhibit online, you will be asked for the following information:
- Required Information:
- Name
- Email
- Title
- Medium
- Selling price
- 1 Digital Photo per entry
- Optional Information
- Dimensions
- Description
- G53 prefers JPEG images, 72 dpi
- Gallery 53 reserves the right to decline to use images that are not acceptable quality
- Questions on online entries? Contact [email protected]
JUROR - ELLIE BENDER
Ellie Bender instructs the next generation of artists at Gallery 53
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Ellie Bender, a native of Meriden, trained at The Art School of Fashion in Hartford, CT and studied oil and watercolor painting at Hartford Art School. She also studied Pastels with Claudia Post, Alan Flattmann and Elizabeth Mowry. People are a central focus in her work and she creates settings to develop and enhance each subject. “Contemporary Realism” best describe her style, which entails applying pastel in a layered technique to create intense color and strong contrasts.
Ellie has won many national and regional awards, conducted workshops and demonstrations, taught classes for children and adults, and is a member of many art organizations. She has exhibited in galleries in Connecticut, New York, and Massachusetts. In addition to the fine art pieces shown here, commissioned portraits are her specialty. |
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You can still enter in person at the gallery on June 2nd or June 3rd, but your work may not be included on our website or social media.
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