The Tucson Plein Air Painters and the Arizona Desert Sonora Museum presents the
Distinguished Artist Members Show ”Outside In”   April 5^th – May 19^th, 2008

 

 

      A total of 3 paintings may be sent in. One may be held to replace sold pieces,  that decision is up to the Gallery director.  This total does not include the wet painting done during the Quick Draw. All pieces must be Plein-Air, these means it was completed outdoors with not much more than a signature or touch up. Artists may enter work in any painting or drawing medium, including oil, acrylic, water media, pastel, pen & ink, colored pencil, or graphite. The paintings must be original, conceived and executed by the entrant. These paintings must NOT have been executed during a workshop or classroom or under instructor supervision. Judge Phil Starke   1^st Place -$1,000.  2^nd Place- $500.  3^rd Place- $300.   Honorable Mention, & an Award of Excellence from the ADSM-

 

Artwork must Not have been exhibited in a previous TPAPS show or Exhibition.

 

Eligibility:  This show is limited to members who have earned the Artist Member designation and gave an RSVP response by 2/16/08 ,and dues are current.

 

Mail the following to arrive by March 13, 2008:

1. One copy of your art related bio/artist statement or resume for the show catalog. This will help the Gallery staff sell your work and answer the publics’ questions about you.

2.  Entry fee of $35.00 -  Check payable to TPAPS

3.  The signed entry agreement and the completed submission form.
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EMAIL- by the end of the day on March 13^th, 2008

1.  Digital images no larger than 600KB saved with your last name, title of piece. Include in the body of the email, your full name, a list of each painting you are sending in with title, size, medium, price.

 

Your entry must arrive by March 13^th, 2008.      Send to the following address:

 

C. Carrillo

2045 E. Manhatton Dr.

Tempe, AZ   85282

Hand Delivered Paintings:  Must be delivered ON April 2^nd between 9:00am and 12:00pm, at the Az Desert Sonora Museum. There will be signs directing you to the gate to drop off.  Please attach to the back an envelope with your bio and business card, and the label provided. The artwork must be professionally framed with wire. The Gallery director has the call on acceptance.

Shipped Paintings:  Anytime before and up to April 2^nd.
AZ. Desert Sonora Museum
2021 North Kinney Road,
Tucson, Arizona 85743 U.S.A.
  Attn: Ronda Ballard   TPAPS SHOW   520-883-3024
1.Attach to the back of each painting an envelope with your bio/resume/business card
2. Also attach the provided back label.
3. Include a check made out to TPAPS for shipping for $15.00.
4.Include a prepaid form with your account number to charge for return shipping. Do not use peanuts, use a box that can be easily reused and will protect your artwork coming and going. Artist is required to pay shipping for delivery and return.

Size & Number of Paintings
      Each artist may submit up to 3 pieces UP to 16” x 20”.   This number does not include the painting completed at the Quick Draw on Saturday morning.

Framing:
      Please use quality and  exhibition standards when framing.  No saw tooth hangers. Paintings must be wired for hanging and secure.  Please stay with gold, silver, deep brown/black wood frames. Glass may be used for pastels, but the artist assumes all responsibility for breakage and/or damage due to breakage. Paintings no meeting these requirements will not be hung.  The Gallery staff has the final call.

Liability and Insurance:
      Please obtain insurance from your carrier when shipping. All reasonable precautions will be taken to safeguard all entries. TPAPS & ADSM will not be responsible for the loss of, or damage to works in transit to the exhibition.

Quick Draw- 7:30am on- Artists can check in, receive your name tag that you need to wear for the whole day. QD artists will also receive an easel name tag and have their canvas stamped. Please see the requirements for painting on the grounds at the ASDM. Don’t get in the way, and don’t crush anything, and pick up any trash. Be friendly and ready for the public. This isn’t the time to wear headphones. Have business cards ready to hand out and be sure you let folks know that your painting will be for sale at the reception. Bring your canvas to be stamped, frame to fit, supplies, bio/cards for back of the wet painting. Wet Paintings will be for sale the duration of the show.

Exhibit and Reception:

     The exhibit runs from April 5^th to May 19^th, 2008. The reception is on April 5^th from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. It will be passed appetizers & wine bar. The ADSM is providing this for us. Let’s get our collectors out for this reception and a full day of art. The postcard provides them with free admittance for April 5^th.

Sales:

     All artwork must be for sale and must be available for the duration of the show. Paintings that are purchased may be taken by the collector after the opening reception. Please remember that if a collector saw your painting at the Museum show, then purchases it after the show, to mail the commission to the ASDM. It is the right thing to do.

Commission:   Artists will receive 60% and the Museum 40%.

Picking up of Unsold Paintings:

     Please pick up your artwork on May 19^th between the hours of 9:00am and 12:00pm. If you can not pickup send someone with your permission and a release signed by you.  TPAPS nor the Museum is responsible for artwork not picked up. Make your own arrangements! We’re not kidding.

Advertising: 
       I am asking the artists to mail out the postcard provided by ADSM, that was created for this show. Please provide your mailing address to cindyLcarrillo@yahoo.com and postcards will be sent out to you. I will also be in Tucson the week of Feb. 25, so make arrangements with me. That postcard provides your client with free admittance on April 5^th for the reception. TPAPS is also running an ad in the Villager, this color magazine is picked up by everyone who visits Tubac, and the Tucson, Scottsdale & Px resorts. The majority of visitors to Tubac are from out of town/country. The Village is one of the magazines that people keep.  We plan to list the artists names  in the ad. The ad will be run in the April issue. The ASDM will also have our show highlighted on their website, they are sending out announcements and postcards to all of their members including their major donors.

      I would also ask that  you to send out announcements, email or snail mail to your mailing list.  Combined we should reach an important group of collectors. It is extra time and money, but it will be well worth it.  Let’s all take responsibility for making this show a success, not only by turning in wonderful work, but by working your client list.  Encourage your clients and collectors to come enjoy the entire Museum for a full day with artist painting, the reception and the beautiful grounds of the Desert Museum. Please link up the TPAPS and the ADSM site to your website to make it easy for your clients to find directions and to see the Online show. Direct purchase questions to Ronda  at 520-883-3024.

Questions? Please contact the show Chair:  Cindy Carrillo at cindyLcarrillo@yahoo.com.

 

 

 

SEND THIS form, your check, bio, business cards, to be received by the Chairperson  by March 13th,08
By the signing of this entry form constitutes acceptance of all conditions and terms stated. Please read them all carefully. Please PRINT CLEARLY

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