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Fine Art Categories
Welcome
Mark your calendars now. We invite you to enter
your best work and compete for awards at Associated
Arts of Ocean Shores Annual Open Art Show. Once
again the Fine Art Show will share the Ocean Shores
Convention Center with the Photography and
Electronic Media Shows so you can enjoy three shows
in one.
2015 Annual
Divisions
Fine Arts ~ Photography ~ Electronic Media
OPEN ART SHOW
Open Show Entry Fees
Fine Art, Photography, and Electronic
Media
All Entry Fees are Non-Refundable.
$10 per entry; or 6 entries for $50. AAOS members will
receive a 10% discount on entries. Youth, First entry free,
additional entries $3 Maximum of 6 entries per person.
2015 Open Show Awards
Best of Show
P.O. Box 241
Ocean Shores, WA 98569
Fine Art
Photography
Electronic Media
$300.00
$300.00
$300.00
Three Awards—one for each Division (Fine Art,
Photography, and Electronic Media) for:
Second Place
$200.00
Third Place
$100.00
Additional cash awards and ribbons may be given
including Honorable mentions, judges’ awards and
specialized selections to be determined.
Youth Awards
Fine Arts, Photography and Electronic Media.
April 24, 25, and 26, 2015
Ocean Shores Convention Center
120 Chance a la Mer
Ocean Shores, Washington
Ribbons and cash will be awarded in all mediums. Youth
entries must be under 18 years of age and will be grouped
by age.
Fine Art is open to all mediums, including 3-D. There will be
no defined categories in Open Fine Art. Artwork must
arrive ready to display.
Photo Categories
Architecture
Flora
People
Landscapes, Seascapes
Wildlife/Birds/Nature
Travel
Maritime
Pets
Still Life
There will be no distinction between color and black
and white. AAOS reserves the right to combine
categories.
Electronic Media
Electronic Media is art created partially or totally
through the use of a computer. Components such as
photos and graphics must be the original work of the
submitting artist. Eligible artwork may include
photographs enhanced and artistically altered by
computer manipulation or by over-painting, drawing or
other creative means. Video work is not eligible. A brief
written description of techniques and software used must
accompany the entry.
2015 OPEN CALENDAR
Wed. April 8th. Earliest date for shipped work
Mon. Apr. 20th. DEADLINE for shipped work
Sun. Apr.19th. Hand delivered work accepted
10 am - 4 pm, OS Convention Center
Mon. April 20th. Hand delivered work accepted 10 AM
Till 2 PM OS Convention Center
Wed. Apr. 22nd. Judging all day;
Fri. April. 24th. Art and Photo Show, noon to 5 pm
Awards Party, 7 pm - 9 pm
Sat., Apr. 25th. Art and Photo Show, 10 am to 5 pm
Sun., Apr. 26th. Art and Photo Show, 10 am to 3 pm
Pick up hand-delivered art works
From 4:00 to 5:00 pm.
Shipped art works will be returned within two weeks.
Entries Accepted
Sunday, April 19, 2015, 10-4 Pm
Monday, April 20, 2015, 10-2 Pm
Judging
All work will be judged by AAOS
committee along with recognized artists in
each Division. Results are not scored and
all decisions are final!
ELIGIBILITY
Entries must be original works, done entirely
by the entrant.
Entries must not be copies, in whole or in part,
of paintings or photographs by other artists.
Works produced in workshops or under
supervision are not eligible (except for youth
entries).
Entries may be submitted in more than one
Division.
Entrants accepted into the Juried Show may
only enter other Divisions or other media (in
Fine Arts) in the Open Show.
While utmost care will be taken to avoid
damage to entries, neither AAOS nor its
representatives nor the Convention Center will
be responsible for damage to or loss of art
works from any cause. AAOS is not
responsible for providing return postage or
shipping containers. After 10 days, unclaimed
entries become property of AAOS.
For more rules and conditions visit AAOS
website: www.associatedarts.org
SUBMITTED WORK
Work may be hand-delivered or shipped.
There is a $10 handling fee per artist for
shipped works. (Entrant pays shipping costs.)
Fine Art must be ready to hang with wire.
Gallery wrap is permitted.
Title #6 _________________________________
___ Fine Art ___Photography ___Electronic Media
___Fine Art___Photography___Electronic Media
Image Size __________ Framed Size __________
Image Size __________ Framed Size _________
Medium/Category ____________ Price _________
Entry #_________________ (assigned by AAOS)
(Medium for fine art, category for photos)
Medium/Category ____________ Price _________
Entry # _________________ (assigned by AAOS)
(Medium for fine art, category for photos)
ENTRY CHECKLIST
Label completed and attached to back
upper right corner of each two dimensional
entry.
For electronic media include a brief written
description of techniques and programs
utilized.
Entry form completed and signed.
Entry fee. Make checks payable in U.S.
funds to Associated Arts of Ocean
Shores.
CONDITIONS
All entries (except youth entries) should be for
sale. Associated Arts of Ocean Shores charges
a 20% commission.
Maximum six entries per person.
Entry fees are non-refundable.
Fine Art: must have wire to hang, Max size 36”
x 36,” sculpture must be stable to stand alone.
Photography: must be mounted to Foam
Board, matting optional. Mounted size no
larger than 16” x 20.” Hanging is provided.
Electronic Media: must be mounted to Foam
Board, matting optional. Mounted size no
larger than 16” x 20.” Hanging is provided.
Title #1 __________________________________
Title #2 __________________________________
Image Size __________ Framed Size __________
Submittal of work constitutes a legal contract and
commitment on behalf of the artist to assure that, if
accepted for display, the art work will be available for
sale during the exhibit. Art should be priced to sell.
Medium/Category ____________ Price ________
Entry #_________________ (assigned by AAOS)
I understand and abide by all the conditions set forth in
the application of the Associated Arts of Ocean Shores
Annual Open Art Exhibit (2015).
___ Fine Art ___Photography ___Electronic Media
(Medium for fine art, category for photos)
Signature____________________________________
Title #3__________________________________
___Fine Art ___Photography ___Electronic Media
Associated Arts of Ocean Shores
2015 Annual Open Art Show
Fine Art * Photography * Electronic Media
ENTRY FORM * PLEASE PRINT
Artist____________________________________
Address _________________________________
City, State, Zip____________________________
Phone _____________Email ________________
Image Size __________ Framed Size _________
Medium/Category ____________ Price ________
Entry #_________________ (assigned by AAOS)
(Medium for fine art, category for photos)
Title #4 ________________________________
___ Fine Art ___Photography___ Electronic Media
Image Size__________ Framed Size __________
Entry # _________________ (assigned by AAOS)
Medium/Category ____________ Price _________
Entry #___________________ (assigned by AAOS)
(Medium for fine art, category for photos)
Please check if Student _____ Provide signature of
parent or guardian allowing work to be displayed.
Title #5 _________________________________
_________________________________________
___Fine Art___Photography___Electronic Media
Image Size __________ Framed Size _________
Medium/Category ____________ Price _________
Entry # ________________ (assigned by AAOS)
(Medium for fine art, category for photos)
Payment,
Please make all checks payable to,
Associated Arts of Ocean Shores
P.O. Box 241
Ocean Shores, WA 98569
Information
For Fine Art contact:
Cheryl Stevensen (360) 209-9280
Email: [email protected]
Photography
Ed Schroll (253) 576-2717
Email: [email protected]
Electronic Media
Judy Horn (360) 589-5145
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.associatedarts.org