Call for Entries

Blackstone Valley Art Association

Keeping Out the Cold
With Fine Art and Friends
Members’ Winter Art Exhibition

eligibility: Open to the public. Entries must have been completed within the past two years and not previously exhibited at a BVAA show

entries: A total of 3 works, either paintings or other arts, or a combination of both, will be allowed. Paintings must be dry, wired and ready t hang. Limited space requires a size limit to no larger than 20” x 20” (outside measurement). Larger pieces will be considered on a first come, first serve basis but easels must be provided for display. Pedestals for 3-D works are required. Student art work doesn’t have to be
framed but must be matted.

registration: All work must be pre-registered. No work will be accepted unless it has been preregistered. NO substitution allowed. Registrations must be post-marked no later than Monday, January 12th and must include one set of entry cards and a check for the applicable fees. Mail to BVAA, c/o
Karin Knapik, 203R W. Hartford Ave., Uxbridge, MA 01569

fees: A $5.00 fee per entry for members and ($3 for students). Membership fee is $25 and open to any artist in the Greater Blackstone Valley area. Checks should be payable to B.V.A.A.

originality: Works for exhibition must be original (no reproductions). Original artwork involving printmaking, collage, computer art or recreations of original works using technology are acceptable as long as they are identified as such and that the standard of a "unique creation by the hand of the artist" is met. Student's versions of a teacher's artwork are not allowed.

drop-off/pickup: Please bring your entries to the Gallery at Alternatives in the Whitin Mill, Wednesday, January 14th between 6-8:00 p.m. Work must be picked up on Sunday, January 18th, between 4-5:30 p.m. Anything sold may not be removed before the end of the show -- but can be picked up at this time as well.

judging: Judging will take place Friday, January 16th. Awards and categories will be determined after registrations have been received by the BVAA Board.

categories: Our categories may include Oil & Acrylic, Watercolor, Photography, Decorative Arts (Fabric Arts, Baskets, Metals, Wood, Sculpture), Graphics (Pastels, Prints, Etchings, Pencil drawings, Mixed Media), Student (grades 5-8), Student (grades 9-12) and Theme (Reflections of the Blackstone Valley). Honorable Mention ribbons may be given at the judges’ discretion.

bin art: Unframed, matted and shrink-wrapped original artwork, prints (reproductions) and cards may be displayed on tables or in bins at the show by BVAA members. Please label all artworks and items individually with artist's name, title, and price. Bin art is displayed at the artist's risk. Space may be limited and will be displayed at the BVAA board’s discretion.

sales: Works and bin art included in the show may be for sale. If you do not wish to sell your work, please mark "NFS" under "price" on the entry forms. A 20% commission for members and 30% for nonmembers will be taken by the BVAA on all sales made at the show.