Here is a Call for Artists for a Drinking Vessel Exhibition at the Pump House. The vessel does not have to be functional. There is $1750 in prize money. There's a $25 non-refundable entry fee. The deadline is Feb 1st to be juried. This would be an excellent exhibit for goblets, cups, chalices, etc. As you'll see on the prospectus, I am one of the three jurors. I have provided a direct link to the website for the Application and full Prospectus. I will also have copies available at the up coming meetings.<br>
<br><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:Calibri">Pump House Regional Arts
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><b><span style="font-size:26.0pt;font-family:Calibri">The Art of the Drinking
Vessel</span></b><b><span style="font-family:Calibri">
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri">March 15, 2012 – April 28,
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><b><span style="font-family:Calibri">About the Exhibition </span></b><span style="font-family:Helvetica"></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:Calibri">In every manner, shape, and form, the drinking
vessel is vital to human civilization. <i>The Art of the Drinking Vessel</i>
will highlight the utility and aesthetic grace found in this often used, but
often overlooked, object.<b> </b></span><span style="font-family:Helvetica"></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:Calibri">The Pump House Regional Arts Center invites
artists to submit works for a juried, themed exhibition of 3-D drinking
vessels.<span> </span>Entry deadline is February
1, 2012.<span> </span>Prizes totaling $1,750
will be awarded.<span> </span></span><span style="font-family:Helvetica"></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:Calibri">Artists should submit works employing the
elements of art and principles of design to explore and demonstrate the
drinking vessel.<span> </span>Artwork entered
may be functional or conceptual.<span>
</span>All work must be 3-D and free standing. Drinking vessel artwork that is
original, free standing, and 3-D will be accepted in any medium.<span> </span></span><span style="font-family:Helvetica"></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><b><span style="font-family:Calibri">Jury Fee/Entry limits </span></b><span style="font-family:Helvetica"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:Calibri">A non-refundable fee of $25 will entitle the
artist to submit artwork for jury. </span><span style="font-family:Helvetica"></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><b><span style="font-family:Calibri">Exhibition Dates/Reception </span></b><span style="font-family:Helvetica"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:Calibri">The exhibition will open March 15, 2012 and
continue through May 1, 2012 in the Kader Gallery at the Pump House.<span> </span>A reception will take place on March
17, 2012.<span> </span></span><span style="font-family:Helvetica"></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><b><span style="font-family:Calibri">Awards </span></b><span style="font-family:Helvetica"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:Calibri">Best in Show - $1,000<span> </span></span><span style="font-family:Helvetica"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:Calibri">Second Place - $500 </span><span style="font-family:Helvetica"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:Calibri">Third Place - $250<span> </span></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:Calibri">For the compete exhibition prospectus and
application for entry, please visit </span><a href="http://www.thepumphouse.org/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:Calibri">www.thepumphouse.org</span></a><span style="font-family:Calibri"> in the call for
artists area.</span><br><br><br><a href="http://www.thepumphouse.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=108&Itemid=96">http://www.thepumphouse.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=108&Itemid=96</a><br>
<br>-- <br><i><span style="font-family:courier new,monospace">Take Care,</span><br style="font-family:courier new,monospace"><span style="font-family:courier new,monospace"><br>Greg Haugen</span></i><br style="font-family:trebuchet ms,sans-serif">
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