THE ART GALLERY OF FELLS POINT

1716 Thames Street
Baltimore, MD 21231
Phone: 410 327-1272www.fellspointgallery.org
blschatz@maxinter.net

Prospectus on website.

SHOW: Annual North American Miniature Art Exhibition

DATE: September 29 - October 31, 2009

DEADLINES:

Send entry form, check and shipped
art to receivers listed on the back of the
prospectus. Mailed art work due to your receiver by Sept. 5, (not to arrive before Aug. 25).
Hand delivered entries must be delivered to
THE ART GALLERY OF FELLS POINT between
Sept. 8, and Sept. 12, 2008. Hours of acceptance
are 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Sunday. Gallery is
closed on Monday.

SITE: THE ART GALLERY AT FELLS POINT, an artists' cooperative in the heart of historic Baltimore.

COST: (non-refundable) up to 3 entries.
Gallery members: $25.00
Non-members: $30.00 if delivered and picked up by the artist.
Shipped work: $40.00 (U.S.) which includes return postage for up to 2lbs. and insurance up to $200.

Additional insurance is the responsibility of the artist. Checks should be made out to: THE ART GALLERY AT FELLS POINT

AWARDS: In 2006, over $3,000 in cash, merchandise, and ribbons awarded to works in the following categories: Acrylic, Graphic Arts, Mixed Media, Oil, Prints, Sculpture, and Watercolor/Gouache. Awards, prizes, and ribbons will be given at the end of the show.

Monetary awards offered are:

Judge’s Choice: $ 500.00
Category awards:
First place: $ 150.00
Second place: $ 100.00
Third place: merchandise

RECEPTION:

RULES:

SHIPPED ARTWORK: should be in a sturdy
corrugated box and protected with bubble wrap or
rigid foam sheet. Do not use peanuts or wood
crates. Exhibition tags (in prospectus) should be attached to
back of work so that they will hang BELOW work
when it is on display. Please include receiver’s
initials on the label. Please include a SELFADDRESSED
RETURN LABEL.
All reasonable care will be exercised in handling the
art work submitted. THE ART GALLERY OF FELLS
POINT will not be responsible for loss or damage to
any work submitted. Sending a work of art to this
exhibition implies an agreement on the part of the
artist with the conditions set forth in the
prospectus.


SIZE RESTRICTIONS OF IMAGES: 2-d work image size no larger than 4"x6" (or 25 square inches). Frame size no larger than 6" x 8" (or 48 square inches). 1/6th rule applies. 3-d work limited to 8" in any direction, including base or pedestal.

RIGHTS, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND LIABILITY:
Entries not meeting any of the above conditions will
be rejected. The AGFP retains the right to
determine the suitability of work submitted for
exhibition. Submission of an entry implies:
* that the work submitted is original and does not
infringe upon any copyright,
* permission given to AGFP to reproduce works for
publicity,
* consignment of the artwork for the duration of
the exhibit, and
* a commitment on the part of the artist, should
his/her artwork be sold, to donate 30% of the sale to
THE ART GALLERY OF FELLS POINT. Donations
are tax deductible.


SIZE OF SHOW:

UNIQUENESS OF THE SHOW:

NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTANCE:

RETURN OF WORK:

All returned work will be sent by USPS Priority and
insured for $200. If you require more insurance than
$200, please enclose an additional check for the
appropriate amount and a note listing the amount of
insurance you require.

DISPLAY OF WORKS:

ADVICE OF PARTICIPANT IN THIS SHOW:

ELIGIBILITY: This show is open to all residents of North America 18 years or older. All fine art media except photography, copier reproductions, or computer generated imaged accepted. Artwork must be original.

FRAMING: Wood or metal frames only. (No plastic or metal sectionals). Proper framing with wire and screw eyes required. Exception: one-piece molded fine-art miniature frames with metal hanging rings acceptable. NO SAW-TOOTH HANGERS.

***Please secure a small square of velcro "rough hook" to the back - centered on the bottom frame strip.***


SALES: All entries must be for sale, priced no lower than $75.00, and in $5.00 increments.

RIGHTS, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND LIABILITY: Entries not meeting any of the above conditions will be rejected. The AGFP retains the right to determine the suitability of work submitted for exhibition.
Submission of an entry implies:

*That the work is original and does not infringe upon any copyright,
*permission given to AGFP to reproduce works for publicity,
*consignment of the artwork for the duration of the exhibit, and
*a commitment on the part of the artist, should his/her artwork be sold, to donate 30% of the sale to THE ART GALLERY OF FELLS POINT. Donations are tax deductible.

SHIPPED ARTWORK: Should be in a sturdy corrugated box and protected with bubble wrap or rigid foam sheet. Do not use peanuts or wood crates. Exhibition tags (from the prospectus) should be attached to the back of the work so that they hang BELOW work when it is on display. Please include the receiver's initials on the label. Please include a SELF-ADDRESSED RETURN LABEL.

All reasonable care will be exercised in the handling of the art work submitted. THE ART GALLERY OF FELLS POINT will not be responsible for loss or damage to any work submitted. Sending a work of art to this exhibition implies an agreement on the part of the artist with the conditions set forth in the prospectus.

Gallery hours:
Tuesday - Friday 12pm - 6pm
Saturday and Sunday 10am - 6pm
Gallery closed on Mondays


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