Festive Wisconsin
a state-wide, juried exhibition celebrating Wisconsin
Artist Application Instructions
Cedarburg Art Museum Exhibition
November 11, 2015 – January 17, 2016
Artists working in a variety of media are invited to explore and interpret the diverse ways that festive occasions and
events are celebrated in Wisconsin. Parades, food and ethnic festivals, family milestones, and religious and secular
holidays, are just some of the celebratory events worthy of interpretation.
Accepted Media: Original fine art in the areas of painting, photography, mixed media, sculpture, jewelry,
printmaking and ceramics. Framed/finished works are to be no larger than 24” in any dimension. Accepted twodimensional works must be presented framed, ready for gallery hanging with picture wire. Works must be
completed in the 12 months preceding the exhibition, undated, and without any previous awards. Art can be for sale
during the time of the exhibition. Cedarburg Art Museum retains a 35% commission on works sold.
Eligibility: Open to artists 18 years and older who create works of original concept, design, & execution.
Juried Show
Juror: Arthur Thrall, Professor Emeritus of Art, Lawrence University. Thrall is an American printmaker and
painter whose works are in London collections at the Tate Gallery, the British Museum, and the Victoria &
Albert Museum as well as the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the Library of Congress, the Chicago Art
Institute, Philadelphia Museum of Art, Milwaukee Art Museum and more. In 2011, Thrall was awarded the
Wisconsin Visual Lifetime Achievement Award for his artistic and teaching accomplishments. Arthur Thrall is
an active printmaker and painter with a studio in the Riverwest neighborhood of Milwaukee.
Awards: Thanks to a sponsorship by Port Washington State Bank, $1,000 in prize money will to be awarded to
artists, including a $500 Best of Show Award.
Artist Application Checklist
Please complete only one application per artist.
Deadline: Applications will be accepted only from September 1 through September 30, 2015. Notifications will be
sent by email no later than October 10, 2015. Accepted works are to be delivered to the Cedarburg Art Museum on
Sunday, October 25 from 12-4 pm or Wednesday, Oct. 28 from 10-4pm. Artwork may be shipped to the CAM with
arrival date no later than October 28, 2015. If artist cannot pick up work in January at CAM, works can be shipped
back to artist COD. Please contact CAM's registrar to make arrangements for shipping artwork in advance.
☐ Completed Application postmarked by September 30, 2015
☐ Up to 3 high-quality digital images to be juried for the exhibition, due by September 30, 2015
Email to: [email protected]
☐ A check for the application fee included in the application and due by September 30, 2015. Application
fees are: $15 for one entry, $20 for two entries, or $25 for three entries.
Make checks payable to: The Cedarburg Art Museum
Mail application and check to:
Cedarburg Art Museum
Festive Wisconsin
W63 N675 Washington Avenue
Cedarburg, WI 53012
If you have questions, please contact [email protected]
Festive Wisconsin
a state-wide, juried exhibition celebrating Wisconsin
Artist Application
Cedarburg Art Museum Exhibition
November 11, 2015 – January 17, 2016
Complete one application per Artist.
Please write neatly.
Artist Name:
Address:
City:
Zip:
Phone:
Email address (write clearly):
PLEASE READ THE STATEMENTS BELOW AND INITIAL THE BOX OF YOUR CHOICE
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YES! I give permission for the use of the images supplied with this application to be used for promoting
the exhibition which might include newspaper publications, Facebook/social media, and website.
☐ NO, I do not give permission to CAM to use the images supplied with this application for promotional purposes.
ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATION
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YES! I am willing to donate and allow the digital image of my work to be used by The Cedarburg Art
Museum for fundraising relating to this exhibition. Possible ideas: Festive Wisconsin cards, poster, t-shirt, etc…
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IMAGE SUBMISSION INFORMATION:
Up to three images may be sent in via email: [email protected]
Each digital image should be submitted in the following format:
High quality JPEG, Please have each file size be between 1 – 3 MB (1,000 – 3,000 KB).
Images should be in proper orientation for viewing (upright on monitor).
File name should be in the following format: Last Name_First Name_title_number.jpg. Abbreviate
where possible to keep the file name short. Example: Smith_Sally_Untitled_1.jpg. The number
given below should correspond to the number on your submitted image.
Artwork #1 Title:
Medium:
Dimensions (H x W x D)
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Artwork #2 Title:
Medium:
Dimensions (H x W x D)
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Artwork #3 Title:
Medium:
Dimensions (H x W x D)
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I, hereby swear or affirm that the artwork represented in the supplied images is of my own original concept, design and
execution, I understand that completion of this application does not guarantee acceptance to the Festive Wisconsin
exhibition.
(Signature of artist):
Date: