Monday, April 2, 2012

SBAA Member's Exhibit

SOUTH BAY ART ASSOCIATION

55th ANNUAL MEMBERS EXHIBIT

(All members will receive a prospectus via US Mail)

To be held at Brookhaven Arts Council, Phoenix Fine Arts Gallery, 139 South Country Road, Bellport, NY 11713

Eligibility: Updated Membership in SBAA must be verified.

Entries: Entry fee = $10 per piece, 2 pieces maximum. Entry fees are non-refundable. All checks must be made to South Bay Art Association (SBAA)

Entries must be original in concept and execution, created within two years and not previously exhibited in any SBAA Members Exhibition. This is a fine arts exhibit and no crafts will be accepted. Works must be suitably framed and wired for hanging, no “saw-tooth” hangers or similar types of hanging devices. Unframed canvases with exposed staples will not be accepted. No wet works.

Dimensions: One piece of the two may not exceed 30”x40”, the remaining piece may not exceed 30” in any dimension, including the frame. If the base of a sculpture exceeds 12” x 12” and requires a pedestal, the artist must supply the pedestal (preferably flat black finish) at check-in. SBAA reserves the right to refuse any work due to space limitations or as deemed unacceptable for any reason by the Receiving Committee.

OPEN SHOW: No specific categories but do identify your medium.

Please Note: Any flat work which has been digitally enhanced with image-altering software must be indicated as “digitally enhanced” on the registration form.

Judging: Ribbons may be awarded for “Best in Show, “First”, “Second”, “Third”, and “ 10 Honorable Mention” . Decisions of the judges are final.

Sales: Entries must be offered for sale and the price will be listed on the entry form. Prices will appear in the exhibition catalog. The BAHC Phoenix will assess a 30% commission on all works sold at the Phoenix during this exhibit. Artwork sold may not be removed during the exhibit. Donations to the SBAA Scholarship fund are appreciated.

Liability and Responsibility: The registration liability release must be signed. Exhibitors are required to contribute several hours to the exhibit in some capacity. SBAA members should be there to meet and greet visitors.

Registration Deadline: Registration and check must be postmarked by Wednesday, April 25th: (SBAA, P.O. Box 244, Bellport, NY 11713) or brought to the April membership meeting – 7:15PM, Wednesday April 25th

The Gallery will host our exhibit for a period of time prior to and/or following the traditional Memorial weekend viewing. This offer represents an unparalleled exhibition opportunity for SBAA members!

Schedules for art work drop-off Sunday, May 20th, noon to 3:00 P.M.

Reception Friday May 25th 7:00 -10:00 P.M. Viewing hours will be Thursday, May 24th Through Saturday, May 26th, 11:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. Sunday, May 27th, Noon to 4:00 P.M. Memorial Day, Monday,May 28th 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. The show will continue Thursday, May 31st through Sunday, with pick up on Sunday, June 3rd, noon to 3:00 P.M.