Bird Is the Word! – a Virtual Show

If it has feathers, it’s a bird!  So, show us BIRDS! Real and imagined. Historic and philosophical.  From the tiniest hummer to the largest ostrich. Give us a legion of bobbing penguins or the glare from a single eagle.  Birds riding on hippos or stealing food from a predator.  What does “living like a bird” look like?  Give us birds with some attitude! We’ve seen enough wildlife shows to know that birds do some very silly and wild things in the name of love, food, and turf!  We’d like to see those moments, please.

The diversity of birds across their worldwide habitat is nothing short of amazing. Capturing that beauty through art gives us the chance to share that experience. This show is all about our feathered friends and how much we all love and appreciate their presence in our world. 

All sale proceeds will go directly to the Artist. FCAL is waiving any commission percentage for this virtual show!

ABOUT THE FLAGLER COUNTY ART LEAGUE

The Flagler County Art League (FCAL) is a 501c3 non-profit, Florida organization based in Palm Coast, Flagler County, Florida.  Founded in 1978, it serves Flagler County and surrounding communities as a center for the visual arts. Membership consists of just under 300 art lovers and supporters, collectors and, of course, artists!  We offer artists the opportunity to display and sell their work for the benefit and enrichment of the greater community at large.  FCAL continues to offer virtual gallery shows and classes during the Covid-19 pandemic, with some limited, live shows planned for the gallery (with social distancing and other safety protocols in place) in 2021.

Palm Coast, Florida is situated between historic St. Augustine and Daytona Beach, FL. It’s a destination along scenic A1A, a quaint seaside 2-lane highway rolling up northeast Florida’s diverse and beautiful coastline. It offers a perfect mix of diverse activities, including golf courses, lush nature preserves and coquina beaches! Tee-off on a Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course or boat in the Intracoastal Waterway.  Explore local and state parks, formal gardens and nearby estuaries.  Do you love to watch the seabirds? Come see the rare and endangered birds along Florida's Great Birding Trail. Watch the dolphins frolic in the wake of passing boats and manatee herds in the waterways during spring and summer. Palm Coast has one of the most productive ecosystems on the planet. It’s an inspiring place for nature lovers and artists!

Registration Guidelines - Prospectus:

1. Registration is open through May 3, 2021. Registrations accepted through CAFE only!
2. The non-refundable entry fee must be received with registration.  Fee=$20 per entry, limit 4 entries per artist.
3. Information on the registration form cannot be changed after deadline except for the selling price status.
4. To contact FCAL Gallery Director, email galleryfcal@gmail.com

 PERMISSIONS:

1. The entrant gives permission to FCAL to: (i) use images of the artist and his, her or their artwork for promotional purposes; and (ii) retain his, her or their contact information for future marketing and informational purposes. FCAL never shares entrant’s contact information with any other entity.
2. If an entrant is under 18 years old, parent or guardian permission must be provided, except for designated student shows.
3. It is the responsibility of the artist to make sure appropriate permissions are obtained for use of an image on their entry.
4. If anyone other than the entrant will handle purchase inquiries, the entrant must notify FCAL with contact information for that designated person.

 SHOW GUIDELINES:

1. Shows are open to all artists and photographers regardless of geographic location.
2. FCAL reserves the right to refuse any submission not following established parameters and guidelines for a show or considered to be inappropriate for all viewing audiences.
3. Entries must not have been entered in any previous FCAL judged show.
4. Entries must be original work created and conceived by the artist, untouched by instructors and not created in a class or workshop.  No mass–produced work.
5. Entries must be produced within 3 years of the show date.
6. Monetary awards are given to the Best of Show, 1st, 2nd, & 3rd  Place of Show (award amounts are listed on our website). 

DIGITAL IMAGE REQUIREMENTS:

1. Digital images must be cropped to the edges of the artwork image.  Remove the mat, frame, and background objects leaving only the art image.
2. The longest side of the image must be 1200 pixels or larger. For best results, the dimension of the longest side of the image should be 1500 to 2500 pixels.  Lower pixel counts may be submitted, but if the quality is not good, the image could be rejected by FCAL.
3. The final file size must not exceed 5.0 MB.
4. Save the image as a standard JPEG or JPG file type.

IMPORTANT DATES (dates are firm): 

1. Registration, including images, deadline is May 3, 2021.
2. Acceptance notice communicated on or before May 7, 2021.
3. Show Award Winners will be notified on or before May 23, 2021.

PHYSICAL ARTWORK AVAILABILTY FOR SALES:

1. The virtual gallery will display digital images only.  The original physical art or photography entry remains in possession of the artist.
2. All entries displayed as being for sale must be kept readily available by the entrant.
3. It is the responsibility of the entrant or the designated person to complete sale transactions, including collecting the funds and making delivery or shipping arrangements with the buyer.
4. If a piece is sold or the entrant no longer wishes to sell an entry, the entrant must notify FCAL so the status of that piece can be changed to SOLD or NFS (Not for Sale).
5. If anyone other than the entrant will handle inquiries about the image, the entrant must notify FCAL with contact information for the designated person.

Application Requirements

Eligibility Criteria