Encore! Mt Morris

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Fine Art Show,
Radical Botanicals
August 6-29th

Old Sandstone Gallery
Historic Mt. Morris Campus
122 S Wesley Avenue
Mt. Morris, IL 61054

Information
and On-Line Registration
Below on This Page

“Radical Botanicals”
Theme Fine Art Show


Host: Encore! Mt. Morris, a cultural initiative of the Mt. Morris Economic Development Corp, with the goal of developing Mt. Morris into a unique, thriving, rural and cultural arts destination in northwest Illinois. Show will be held in the Old Sand-stone Gallery, 122 S Wesley Ave, Mt. Morris, IL

Call for entries: Encore’s third gallery show of the 2021 season, this juried show invites original art of all kinds, with a “Radical Botanicals” theme. Artists may submit 1-3 images of their original works for consideration. Accepted art works must be the same item(s) that are displayed in the show (no substitutions). Artists must be 18 years old or older. Only those images received by the July 10 deadline will be considered.

Specifications for art pieces: 2D format: Maximum size: 48” x 48”; minimum framed size: 8 x 10”; weight: <40 pounds; frames: wired for hanging; no warped, dirty or damaged frames please. 3D format: Contact us with your questions about very large works.

Encore! Mt. Morris reserves the right to photograph all exhibited work for publicity purposes.

Sales: Art works may be available for sale during the exhibition. Please note that Encore! Mt. Morris retains a 30% commission on all art sales to cover Gallery expenses. Prices may not be changed after submission. Payment for sold art work will be issued within 30 days after the close of the exhibition.

How to enter: Submit an application and images of your art pieces either online or printed copies to the Mt. Morris Village Hall.
Online application:
• Complete the Artist Registration (bottom of this web page).
• Attach JPEG-only images of up to 3 pieces you wish to have considered for the show. Each file name should be:
last name__first name__your image title.jpeg
• Images should be <2 MB each, no smaller than 1024 pixels on the longest side, 72 ppi/dpi (standard web resolution), and show no frame or mat.
• Pay the entry fee of $20 for 1-3 images (or free if you provide an art item for the Encore Art Auction scheduled for February 2022). Fees can be charged through PayPal including credit cards. Fees must be paid at the time of the application. If you prefer not paying the fee online, you may send a check to the Village Hall, 105 W. Lincoln St, Mt. Morris IL 61054. Make the check out to Encore! Mt. Morris and put “August Art Show” on the memo line.


Print application:
• Complete the Artist Application included in the last page of this document.
• Include a 4x6 photo of each piece you want us to consider for the show. Write your name and title of the piece on the back of the photo. These photos will not be returned.
• Pay the entry fee. Fee must be paid at the time of the application. Make a check out to Encore! Mt. Morris and put “August Art Show” on the memo line.
• Mail the packet to Village Hall, 105 W Lincoln St., Mt Morris, IL 61054.

Insurance and Liability: Every care will be taken to safeguard all work shown under Encore! Mt. Morris’s sponsorship, including a gallery host on the premises whenever the gallery is open. However, all persons submitting artwork for the exhibition are encouraged to maintain their own insurance on their works. Encore! Mt. Morris maintains general liability only, which covers the art in case of major incidents such as fire, theft or sprinkling system failure. We also have a lockable display case for valuable, smaller items.

Calendar
July 10: Deadline for receipt of entries (postmarks or dated online submission)
July 11-15: Jury selection of art works and artists notified via email.
July 26: Deadline for receipt of all artist agreements and requested materials (artist bio, artist statement or description of the artistic process used to create the work, artist photo)
August 3 & 4: Art work installed in Gallery
August 6 - 29: Exhibition dates
August 6th: Opening reception (artists invited), 6-9:00pm
August 30-31st: Pickup of unsold work. Any work not picked up within 10 days after will become the property of Encore! Mt. Morris.

August 2021 "Radical Botanicals" Registration


Send JPEG-only images of the 1, 2 or 3 art pieces you wish to have considered for the show by email to Entry@EncoreMtMorris.com.
• each file name should be: last name__first name__your image #__image title.jpeg
• Images should be <2 MB each, no smaller than 1024 pixels on the longest side, 72 ppi/dpi (standard web resolution), and show no frame or mat unless integral to the piece.
• Specifications for 2D art works: Maximum frame size: 48” x 48”; minimum frame size: 8 x 10”; weight: <40 pounds; frame: wired for hanging (No other types of hangers allowed); no warped, dirty or damaged frames please.
• Specifications for 3D art works: Contact us with your questions about very large works.
• Payment of entry fee, required at time of entry.

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2nd Entry

3rd Entry

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After filling-out the above application form,
and selecting Submit, you may,

Pay online by PayPay,
or pay by check to;
Encore! Mt. Morris

Mail to:
Encore! Mt. Morris
105 West Lincoln St
Mt. Morris, IL 61054

All applications and payments must be prior to the July 10 deadline.

Please send the image files via email to Entry@EncoreMtMorris.com (include your name in the subject line). When finished filling out the above information, please click 'Submit' below. You should receive a confirming email very shortly after registering.

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