7th Annual Telluride Plein Air
June 28-July 4, 2010
Open to all artists 18 years and older.
Entry Fee
Please submit 3 images and a non-refundable entry fee of $45, payable by Check or Credit Card upon completion of submitting images online.
Image Format and Entry Process
· Your images must be professionally photographed and digitally submitted via www.OnlineJuriedShows.com.
· Each image must be formatted at: 1920 x 1920 pixels @ 72dpi (a square image with black bars on either side or top and bottom.)
· Directions on how to professionally photograph and format your own work can be found here… http://www.onlinejuriedshows.com/Help.aspx
· You can resize your image here... http://www.onlinejuriedshows.com/1920Fileupload.aspx
· Further help on entering the show can be found here... http://www.onlinejuriedshows.com/HowToEnter.aspx
· After you have submitted your 3 images, you will need to print out a receipt page and mail it in. If paying by check or credit card, you will include your payment then.
· You will be notified by email of your acceptance after the jury process has been completed.
Jurors
The Telluride Plein Air Celebration is a juried exhibition consisting of a panel of 4-5 jurors. The panel will review all submitted applications and select approximately 20 artists for a total of 30 artists to participate in the 2010 event (In 2010, our invitation list will include the top ten revenue-generating artists of 2009).
Accepted Work Specifications (Exhibition Details)
All artwork must be completed in the Telluride area between June 28th and July 4th of 2010. Blank canvases will be stamped with an approved insignia beginning on June 28th. Only artwork with this stamp will be permitted in the Exhibition & Sale. In addition, all works must be suitably framed with proper backing. Wire hangers or a suitable hanging device must be attached and ready to hang.
Sales
This event is a fundraiser for the Sheridan Arts Foundation and the Historic Sheridan Opera House, a 501 (C) 3 Non-Profit. The Sheridan Arts Foundation will retain a 40% commission on all sales. Commissioned pieces will also be permitted at the above mentioned rate. Payments for all work sold will be mailed shortly after the exhibit closes.
Lodging/Transportation
Host lodging is available to each participating artist at no charge for 7 nights beginning June 28, 2010. This option only applies to artists themselves. If an artist plans on bringing a spouse or child, he/she will be responsible for providing their own accommodations. Artists are also responsible for providing their own transportation to and from Telluride, CO.
Awards
Artist Choice Award (Best of Show) - $1,000 Cash
Framers Award - $200
Quick-Draw Competition Award - $800 Cash
Southwest Art Magazine Award - 1/2 Page Ad in Southwest Art Magazine
Calendar
Dec. 11th, 2009 Artist Entry Submission Deadline, online entry closes at midnight, Dec. 11th.
Jan 30, 2010 Artist Notification Mailed
June 28, 2010 Artist Arrive to Telluride
July 2, 2010 Quick-Draw Competition
July 2, 2010 Artist Choice Wine Reception, Auction & Concert
July 3, 2010 Exhibition & Sale
July 4, 2010 Exhibition & Sale