Dear Artist,
Drawing for Art has been
one of Strathmore’s most popular traditions for 20 years. Visitors are
able to peruse and examine donated artwork on exhibit, and the show culminates in
a buyer’s reception and raffle where each person who purchases a $100 ticket
goes home with a new piece. Through a process of picking numbers, ticket buyers
are randomly drawn from a hat. In that order, they choose the work of art they
would like to take home—which they get to do that same night!
We are asking for your support for this successful fundraiser, whose
proceeds benefit our fine arts programming through a donation of your artwork. Artists
who donate will be honored publicly at our opening Thank You reception on April 23, 2013 from 6 to 8 PM; have
their names printed in the Drawing for
Art program; and have their artwork featured online, so that enthusiastic
collectors can view the exhibit and choose their favorites to display in their
homes. You will also receive contact information for the lucky winner who goes
home with your artwork, and vice versa, so that he or she can learn more about
your work and upcoming exhibits. In addition, artists who donate a piece will
receive a complimentary one-year Strathmore Stars membership.
Professionals, students,
collectors both young and old, and patrons of the arts all come together for
this one night. The tickets they purchase, and the proceeds we receive from Drawing for Art, all go to support
Strathmore’s visual arts exhibitions and Mansion programming. The atmosphere on
the night of the drawing is electric, and the audience alive with the anticipation
of actually owning an artwork of note. Traditionally, there have been more than
100 pieces donated and a matching number of guests—all art enthusiasts.
Drawing for Art is on view at the Mansion from April 18 to April 28, 2013. If you would like to donate work,
please complete the form below and return it to Strathmore by Thursday, February 28. Donated artwork must
ready to hang including appropriate hardware and wire, and valued at $100 or
more. The raffle and closing reception
will take place on Sunday, April 28,
from 6 to 9PM. For more information, please contact the Visual Arts
department at (301) 581-5125 or Exhibits@Strathmore.org.
We hope you will be willing to donate your work to this signature
Strathmore exhibition. Your involvement in this exhibition ensures the
future of high quality of programming in the Mansion.
Sincerely,
Harriet Lesser
Curator
Sam Younes
Visual Arts Assistant
The Mansion at
Strathmore
10701 Rockville Pike
North Bethesda, MD 20852
Artists can submit only one (1) work of art. You will find two forms provided below—one is
for you to fill out ahead of time, and the other is to be attached to the back lower right corner of your art. (If
you are bringing in sculpture, please attach it to the base.) The first form must
be returned to Strathmore by Thursday,
February 28, 2013 at close of business. (Strathmore offices are open from
10AM to 4PM.)
Your
donation must be an original
artwork—no photocopies or posters. Artwork must be exhibition-ready, complete
with all the necessary framing and hardware to hang in the gallery. (If you are
unsure of what constitutes “adequate hardware,” please ask.) Strathmore reserves the right to refuse any
artwork.
We understand that we’re asking you to donate a
valuable work of art, and we hope that you will consider donating a piece that
best represents you as an artist and that can introduce new audiences to your
work.
Thank you!
Drawing for Art FORM #1 (to be returned to Strathmore by Thursday, February 28, 2013)
Name
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
Address
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
Home
Phone ________________________________________
Value _______________________________________
□ I do
not want my artwork to be displayed online. (If left unchecked, artwork
will appear on website.)
□ I do
not want Strathmore to share my contact information with buyers.
Drawing for Art FORM #2 (to be attached to the back lower right corner of the
art)
Name
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
Address
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
Home
Phone ________________________________________
