47 th Annual River Road Show Prospectus

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1 47 th Annual River Road Show Prospectus A National Juried Exhibition September 6, September 28, 2016 The River Road Show, sponsored by the Louisiana Art and Artists Guild, is currently celebrating its 47 th year. It is an annual national juried exhibition. The primary purpose of this exhibition is to showcase artists work from across the country. Juror - Bill Farnsworth, OPA "My goal with my work is to paint what I love and convey that honestly so the viewer can feel that as well." As a 1980 graduate of The Ringling School of Art and Design, Bill Farnsworth has spent more than 34 years as an Illustrator and Fine Artist. Born in Norwalk Connecticut in 1958, Bill spent most of his life in New Milford Connecticut painting landscapes of the rural area, while supporting himself and family with his growing illustration career. Farnsworth is a Signature member of The Oil Painters of America, American Society of Marine Artists, and The American Society of Impressionists. His paintings have appeared in many national shows, and are in museums, and private collections throughout the United States. A nationally known illustrator of children s books, (the East Baton Rouge Parish Library has 29 titles illustrated by him in their book collection), Bill has garnered awards of excellence from the Oil Painters of America's National and Regional shows. He won first place in the Fifth Biennial National Show in Punta Gorda, and a Bronze Medal in the 2013 OPA Summer Salon. Fine Art Views states "Sensitive and full of human emotion, the heartfelt work of Farnsworth takes us to inner depths." His work is represented by The Hughes Gallery, Dabbert Gallery, Tree's Place, The Edward Dare Gallery, Sand Piper Gallery, Mountain Mist Gallery, and The Anderson Gallery. Bill currently lives in Venice, Fl. with his wife Debbie. To view Bill's work, visit his website at billfarnsworth.com. Eligibility This competition is open to all United States artists 18 years or older. Submitted artwork must be original and created within the last two years. Photography, digitally created or enhanced works, giclées, reproductions and nudity are not acceptable. Artwork previously exhibited in the River Road Show is not eligible.

2 Entry Fee (non-refundable) A non-refundable entry fee of $40 will be charged for up to three entries and $5 for each additional entry up to ten. LAAG members are entitled to a non-refundable entry fee of $40 for the first four entries and $5 for each additional entry up to ten. Awards First place $1200 Second Place $ 800 Third Place $ 600 Additional Merit, Honorable Mention, and Merchandise Awards Total awards valued at $4,000 Sales Exhibited artwork must be labeled with the selling price or NFS designation. No commission is charged for sales. Works sold will be available at the end of the exhibition. Size and Framing The maximum framed size of artwork is 48 x 48. The minimum image size is 8 x 10 All works must be framed unless painted on minimum 1 ½ inch gallery-wrapped canvas. The sides of gallery wrapped canvases must be painted. Works with a protective layer must use Plexiglas. No glass allowed. Screw eyes/d-rings and wire are required and should be properly attached to all artwork. Mats should be white or light neutral tint. Frames must be simple, non-ornate and no wider than 3". The artist s name and title of work should be clearly identified on the back of each painting. Noncompliance with any of the above may void entry. Delivery of Accepted Artwork Shipping charges, both directions, are to be paid by the artist. Artwork must be shipped in a sturdy, reusable carton. Accepted works should arrive no later than August 15. A non-refundable handling fee of $25 is assessed on each shipped carton. More detailed instructions will be sent to the accepted artists. Hand delivered works will be received only on Thursday, September 1, 10am - 1pm, at the Louisiana State Archives, 3851 Essen Lane, Baton Rouge, LA. Return of Accepted Work Shipped work will be returned in the original container using the prepaid shipping label furnished by the artist. Hand-delivered work should be picked up on Thursday, September 29, 10am - 1pm. Catalog Each exhibiting artist will receive one free color catalog. Additional catalogs are for sale for $10. Send requests to rrs@laag-site.org. Artist s Responsibility Artists may not substitute another work for an accepted work, withdraw the work once accepted, or remove it during the exhibition. The River Road Show Committee reserves the right to reject any work deemed inappropriate or not conforming to the above stated exhibition guidelines. The artist gives LAAG permission to photograph and/or reproduce the submission(s) for exhibition promotional purposes. By submitting a painting to this exhibition, the artist accepts all conditions as set forth by LAAG or faces possible disqualification and future non-eligibility.

3 Liability/Waiver Although the utmost care will be taken in handling artwork, the Louisiana Art and Artists Guild or any of its members, the Louisiana State Archives or its employees will not be liable for loss or damage to any work of art submitted to this exhibition. Insurance, if desired for shipping, exhibition or any other reason, is the responsibility of the individual artist. Entry Procedures Visit the LAAG website at laag-site.org/river-road-show to enter online. Entry form and entry fee should be mailed by July 13 (postmarked). Notification of the juror s selection will be ed to entrants and posted on the LAAG website on July 22. laagsite.org/river-road-show If you would like notification of acceptance via regular mail, please enclose a stamped, self addressed #10 envelope. Images must be JPEG format with at least 1200 pixels on the longest side. Images must represent the painting exactly without extraneous background, mat or framing. To submit images via post: All entries should be on one CD containing one image of each work. The CD must be clearly labeled, using a Sharpie felt-tip pen, with the artist s name and the titles of the first three pieces of art. Write the titles of additional entries on a sheet enclosed with the CD. Do not use adhesive labels or tape. CD will not be returned. RRS, PO Box 41115, Baton Rouge, LA To submit images via Image files can be ed to rrs@laag-site.org as attachments. Please include artist s full name and title of each entry in the text of the . entry is not complete until entry form and fee is received. Checklist Signed and completed Entry Form Optional self addressed stamped #10 envelope Entry fee of $40 for first 3 entries (LAAG members 4 entries) $5 for each additional entry up to 10 CD in a CD case properly labeled OR Images ed to rrs@laag-site.org Make check payable to Louisiana Art and Artists Guild Mail entry form, check and optional envelope to: RRS, PO Box 41115, Baton Rouge, LA Direct questions to Michele Deshotels, or rrs@laag-site.org

4 47 th Annual River Road Show Entry Form A National Juried Exhibition September 6, September 28, 2016 First Name Last Name Address City/State/Zip Home Phone Cell Phone If accepted, I will ship my artwork hand-deliver my artwork Image(s) submitted via CD 1. Title 2. Title 3. Title Entries 4 10 should be listed on a duplicated sheet. I hereby certify that the artwork submitted to the 47 th Annual River Road Show is original and has been executed within the past two years. LAAG reserves the right to photograph and/or reproduce the submission(s) for exhibition promotional purposes. By submitting artwork to this exhibition, I accept all conditions as set forth by LAAG or face possible disqualification. Artist s Signature Date Enclosed is my payment of $ for entries.

5 ENTRY INSTRUCTIONS Visit the LAAG website at laag-site.org/river-road-show to enter online. OR Send completed Entry form, labeled CD (only if not ing images) and a Check or Money Order for the $40 entry fee plus $5 for each additional submission, payable to Louisiana Art and Artists Guild. Notification of the juror's selection will be ed to entrants and posted on the LAAG website (laag-site.org/river-road-show) on July 22. If you would like notification of acceptance via regular mail, please enclose a stamped, self addressed #10 envelope. Failure to follow instructions may void your entry. Mail your entry packet to: River Road Show, PO Box 41115, Baton Rouge, LA Questions: Michele Deshotels at or rrs@laag-site.org DEADLINE TO SUBMIT ENTRIES: Wednesday, July 13, 2016 (Postmarked)