Deadline: July 27, 2012.
The Cleveland County Arts Council is accepting two and
three dimensional art for an upcoming competitive exhibition based on the theme
of baseball. The exhibit coincides with the 2012 American Legion World Series
in Shelby, August 17 – 21, 2012. Artwork must pertain to or depict baseball.
The
American Legion Baseball Commission will sponsor a $500 Purchase Award. The
winning piece of artwork will be placed in the Keeter Stadium. The Cleveland
County Arts Council invites artists 18 and older to submit work to the
“Baseball as Art” Exhibit & Competition. Work must be original, created by
the artist within the last two years and not previously entered in a
competition at the Arts Center.
All two dimensional entries must be ready to
hang with picture wire on the back. No saw tooth hangers. The Arts Council
reserves the right to reject any entry that requires special installation.
Entries may be two and three dimensional but limited to paintings, drawings,
sculpture, print-making, photography, and fine craft. There is a $25.00
non-refundable entry fee for up to three (3) entries. Additional entries $5
each (max. 5 entries). Make checks payable to the Cleveland County Arts
Council. Shipping to and from the Arts Council is the responsibility of the
artist. Deadline to receive accepted work at the Arts Center is July 27th, 2012
and must include a prepaid shipping label or a call tag, check or postage for
return shipping. Please include any special packing and/or installation
instructions. Any work arriving in packaging not sturdy enough to return/reuse
will be returned COD. Cleveland County Arts Council, 111 S. Washington St.,
Shelby, NC 28150. For more information, visit: http://www.ccartscouncil.org
