In conjunction with Fredericka Foster’s Art & Activism; The Salish Sea class series, the League will be hosting a juried Salish Sea art show September 15-16, 2018. You do not need to be an active member of the League to be accepted. Artists of all ages and experience levels are invited to submit their work.
Details
Topic: The Salish Sea. Includes flora, fauna, water, maps, memories, or anything else having to do with the local sea.
Deadline for Submission: September 1, 2018
Show Dates: September 15-16, 2018
Submission Fee: $10 per artist (not per artwork). Free for teens and Salish Sea Art & Activism students. Entry does not guarantee acceptance into the show. Profits will be donated to the Salish Sea Project.
Sales: All sales go directly to the artist.
Size limit: No size restriction, but please keep in mind we’ll be working with limited space. (The show will be in our studio – we’ll paint the room, and put up our movable walls.)
Media: Artist’s choice. Works on canvas or panel must be wired and ready to hang. Unframed works on paper can be displayed with clips or magnets. We have 3 pedestals for 3D works.
Awards and Prizes : Third, Second, and First Place awards for works of art will be decided by the jury committee. Each award winner will receive a $50, $75, and $100 gift certificate for classes at the League. Their work and a brief artist’s statement will be featured on our website and newsletter.
How to submit your work:Follow this link to pay your $10 fee. Then send 1-5 good quality photos to ruthiev(at)seattleartistleague.com by September 1, 2018. USE THIS SUBJECT LINE: “Salish Sea Art Submission”
Include the following:
Your name
Title
Year made
Media
Size
Most recent class (if any) you took at the League
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CALL FOR ART: Salish Sea
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Lucy Garnett, Notan Study, Salish Sea
The Salish Sea Art Show
In conjunction with Fredericka Foster’s Art & Activism; The Salish Sea class series, the League will be hosting a juried Salish Sea art show September 15-16, 2018. You do not need to be an active member of the League to be accepted. Artists of all ages and experience levels are invited to submit their work.
Details
Title
Year made
Media
Size
Most recent class (if any) you took at the League
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