National Society of Artists Prospectus
30th Juried National Show
October 4, 2014-October 26, 2014
Location: Art League of Baytown Art Center
www.art-league-of-baytown.org
110 W. Texas Ave.
Baytown, TX 77520
Awards: $1000 Best of Show, $700 First Place, $400 Second Place, $200 Third Place, $100 Philip G. Paratore, Jr. Memorial Award. Honorable Mention Awards as determined by Judge.
Schedule:
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Day
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Event
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7/30/2014
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Wednesday
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JPEG images and completed registration forms are due through www.OnlineJuriedShows.com Follow their instructions to upload.
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8/29/2014
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Friday
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Letters of Acceptance or Rejection Emailed
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9/1/2014
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Monday
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Shipping of work can begin and must be received by September 20, 2014
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9/20/2014
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Saturday
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All non-local work must be received at this location by date
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10/1/2014
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Wednesday
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All Hand-delivered artwork will be received between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
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10/2/2014
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Thursday
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Uncrating and Installation of show at Art League of Baytown
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10/3/2014
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Friday
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Judging and awards prior to opening
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10/4/2014
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Saturday
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Opening reception 4-8 p.m. Awards presentation and Judge Visit
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10/26/2014
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Sunday
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Show ends and work comes down. Local artist must pick up work.
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10/27/2014
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Monday
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Non-local Art is crated and shipped
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Entry fees: $35 for first entry, $15.00 for each additional entry. Limit 5.
Shipping & Pre-paid Return of Artwork: Will be at artist expense. Please include a check or money order with work. See Shipping Form with instructions. Include a $15 check for handling made out to NSA.
Show Judge: We are so pleased to have Karen Vernon as Juror this year. Karen is an accomplished Artist, Teacher, and Owner of Round Top Gallery with her Artist husband Ken Muenzenmayer. For more information visit her website www.karenvernon.com.
Show Chair: Susan Pinkerton
Home: (281) 488-7140 Cell (832) 752-3280
Email: sl.pinkerton@sbcglobal.net
Websites: http://www.nsartists.org
http://www.meetup.com/National-Association-of-Artists-NSA/
http://www.onlinejuriedshows.com
Eligibility: This exhibition is open to all artists 18 years of age and older. All artwork must be solely the work of the artist. Photography, computer-generated art, and original works of art in all media accepted. Giclees or other copies of originals will not be accepted. All artwork must remain for the duration of the show. Works must have been completed in the last three years.
Minimum size is 5”x7” unframed; maximum is 48”x 48” including frame. All diptych and triptych works must be entered as separate entries unless they are physically connected. 3-D size limited to 4’x4’x4’x7’ tall and easily moved by 2 people. All two dimensional works must be installation ready with mat, frame or finished edge, glass and wired for hanging.
No saw-toothed hangers. No winning or accepted art work shown in previous NSA National Juried shows may be entered. Non-winning or unaccepted work will be accepted. The Completed artwork information label must be attached to the back, upper right corner of the Art.
Rules: Any artwork that is not securely assembled, properly labeled, or is otherwise unsuitable for public display will not be shown and the fees will not be refunded.
How to enter: Enter your images online at www.OnlineJuriedShows.com. For best results, make sure your images are 1920 pixels @72 dpi on the longest side. Images should be in JPEG format, RGB color. Help in photographing your work and properly sizing your images can be found at: www.OnlineJuriedShows.com/help.aspx. If you need help entering your images or are unable to, please contact help@onlinejuriedshows.com or call 949-287-8645.
- Please note: The JPEG file name shall be the first letter of your first name, your last name, followed by your entry number (i.e., SPinkerton1, SPinkerton2, etc.)
Signature Membership: This honorary recognition is awarded after the artist has been accepted and shown in three NSA National Juried Shows. This awards the artist an NSA medallion and the privilege of using N.S.A. with their signature.