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Media Entry Fee - 2 images $35; 3 images $45; 4 images $55 (Note: if entering only one image, duplicate the image to make the second entry)
Emerald Spring Exhibition 2019 will be juried from digital submissions by nationally recognized artist and instructor Anji Grainger https://www.bluepansycottage.com

JUROR'S BIO
Anji is an award winning watercolorist and instructor.  Former President of the Watercolor Society of Oregon, member of the Painters Showcase, Lake Area Artists and on the board for the Oregon Society of Artists, her paintings have been awarded five People’s Choice Awards for their choice of best in the show.  She has also received many additional awards in juried shows including first, third, fourth, Honorable Mentions and Awards of Distinction.  In 1984, Anji began painting in acrylic medium and in the 1990’s she painted, taught and studied under two acrylic artists.  Anji studied in oil in 2002 and 2003 under the direction of Portland oil painter David Selleck.  In April and May of 2006 she studied in watercolor at the Scuola Leonardo di Vinci in Florence, Italy, under Patrizio Gervasoni, a contemporary Italian artist.  Then in April of 2008 she returned to Europe to study “plein air” techniques in Provence, France under internationally recognized Italian artist, Francesco Fontana, returning again in 2012 to study with him in Sicily, Italy.

Anji’s work derives its inspiration from the magic and wonders of nature.  She is drawn to see and focus on what might not be seen or noticed.  Her drawing instructor, acclaimed Portland artist Gene Flores, helped her understand the importance of not suppressing what comes from within.  Anji paints with the movement of nature and visualizes the growing twists and turns of a twig or a leaf.  She tries to capture the stillness of an early morning walk in a field, along a river or in a forest.  She also focuses on detail whether it’s simply the blending or bleeding of two colors like one would see on a ripening peach or the finite lines and edges of a raindrop.  Her current explorations are in the discovery of how elements of nature and texture react in watercolor to leave beautiful patterns and surprises.

•CATEGORIES:
Qualifying media include: oil, watercolor, acrylic, encaustic or pastel - or a combination thereof. If painting is two or more mediums, it is considered mixed media and a statement of execution must be provided.
•Excluded from this painting competition are the following: drawings, photography, digitally or computer enhanced work, hand-pulled prints, giclees and reproduction prints.
(Note:We hold a Fall Photography Exhibition also)

ENTRY DEADLINE:  Saturday, March 16th, 2019

OTHER IMPORTANT DATES

NOTIFICATION TO ARTISTS:  will be via email no later than March 25

SHIPPED ARTWORK:  must be received no later than April 27 to be included in this show.  Ship accepted artwork to:  EMERALD ART CENTER, 500 Main St, Springfield, Oregon 97477

HAND DELIVERED ARTWORK of Accepted Works:  Fri April 26 or Sat April 27
Deliver artwork directly to the Gallery:
EMERALD ART CENTER, 500 Main St, Springfield, Oregon, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Artist's Reception & Critique:   Friday Evening, May 3, 5:30 - 8 pm

Exhibition Dates:  May 1 thru May 31

Return of artwork:
Pickup from Gallery, Saturday, June 1
Shipped from Gallery Monday, June 3 and Tuesday, June 4

CASH PRIZES AND AWARDS:
$1500 Best of Show
$1000 Gold Medal
$700 Silver Medal
$500 Bronze Medal
$300 Award of Distinction
$250 People's Choice Award
$200 Founder's Award
In addition to various Merit and Recognition Awards to be announced. 

ELIGIBILITY
1. This is a juried painting competition open to all artists, 18 years or older.
2. All artwork shall be no larger than 42" in any direction (42"X 42") including frame.
3. Diptychs & triptychs must be contained in one frame that meets size requirements.
4. All entries are presented to the juror in an anonymous manner.
5. Accepted works may not be removed before the conclusion of the exhibition.

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
Accepted artwork must be shipped ‘installation ready’.  All work must be framed with wire hangers - no sawtooth hangers. Orientation or installation instructions and specialized hardware should be included with the work.  For any artwork that requires non-standard set up, please include detailed unpacking, hanging, or re-packing instructions.

ENTRIES:
1. Online CAFE entry due on March 16, 2019.   POSTAL ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
2. The non-refundable entry is: 2 images for $35, 3 images for $45 and 4 images $55. Each entry must be paid in full. (You may enter just one entry if desired at $35 - the second image requirement can be a detail view.) Note: If entering only one image, the image must be duplicated for the second image.)
3. A $25 handling fee is assessed for shipped artwork, $10 for hand-delivered.
4. Artists may submit up to four images per entry but only one entry per artist will be included in the exhibition as selected by the juror.
5. Artists whose work is accepted, will receive shipping instructions via email.  All shipments must include a prepaid return shipping label (or email return label at the conclusion of the show) and be shipped in a container appropriate for re-use in return shipping.  Please, no styrofoam peanuts in packaging.
6. Accepted work which differs significantly from the image provided will be rejected.
7. Paintings must be for sale. Emerald Art Center retains 35% commission.
8. No price change may be made after entries are accepted.

Liability:
Artwork and entry materials will be handled with all possible care while in the possession of the Emerald Art Center. Emerald Art Center is not responsible for artwork while in transit. Artists must carry their own insurance if desired. Artists are responsible for round-trip shipping and insurance of artwork.

Application Requirements

Eligibility Criteria

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