APA Digital Entry Form

American Plains Artists Twenty Fourth Annual Juried Exhibit - Art of the Plains 2008

Please follow instructions carefully to submit your entry via email along with your images.

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Click on the "Select All" text button below. (Text will be automatically highlighted and copied to your clipboard)
Click the "Email Entry Link", to initiate your email program. Then for the message, right click and select paste or paste from your Edit drop down menu. The Entry Form Text will now show in your email. (If you are using another browser besides Internet Explorer and you encounter a problem with pasting the text into your email you may need to manually highlight and copy the text and then select paste.)
Complete the Entry Form contained in the email text in its entirety.
Attach the digital images you wish to submit with the following digital image guidelines.

Image Specifications: Digital files should be no larger than 600 pixels wide and no greater than 300 dpi resolution. The file names should follow the following format so it corresponds with the entry form. It should include your last name, first initial and number in the order listed on the entry form. Example: DoeJ1.jpg - DoeJ2.jpg - DoeJ3.jpg If you are submitting 3D work and need to send one extra view of the same entry your files would look like this for your 1st entry. DoeJ1.jpg - DoeJ1a.jpg

Once you have completed the entry form, and attached your files, send the email. Please make sure that the "Send To" field contains the following email addresses: jammey@jammey.com, msartistintex@aol.com, mesjones@suddenlink.net Your files will be sent to the APA webmaster, treasurer and secretary.
Please send your entry fee by check, payable to American Plains Artists in the amount of $55.00 plus $5.00 each additional entry up to a maximum of 6 entries along with a SASE for notification and membership card to:

Marvin Stevenson/APA Treasurer

40 Prestwick - Odessa, Texas 79762

Please review the following show guidelines.

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Art of the Plains 2008

American Plains Artists Twenty-fourth Annual Juried Exhibit

Museum of the Southwest

1705 West Missouri Ave., Midland, TX 79701-6516

August 29-October 19, 2008

Awards Juror: Richard Folger

Richard Folger has been an avid art collector all his life. After graduating from the University of Notre Dame in 1953, Mr. Folger joined the Air Force, unaware of a wonderful opportunity awaiting him. Folger was stationed in England where he spent all his free time visiting museums and galleries. Folger began adding to an art education that had begun when he had studied sculpture under the well known artist, Rev. A.J. Lauck for three years at Notre Dame. While in England, he began acquiring art, developing a passion that has never been quenched. After two years in England, Folger returned to Texas and became involved in the oil business and real estate. He continued to collect art and in 1970, he turned his passion into a business when he established Folger Galleries in Midland, Texas. As in his own personal collecting, Richard is dedicated to bringing fine art to his clientele at the gallery. He represents works by established and emerging artists in a wide range of art from impressionism to realism with a variety of subject matter. He has served as a juror in shows in Texas and has worked with many young artists helping them to further their careers.

About APA and the Theme of the Exhibit

The American Plains Artists or APA was first organized in 1982 as a small group of artists who banded together to highlight through their art, the variety to be found in the vast region known as the American Plains.

Today, the APA has expanded into a nonprofit organization with a membership consisting of both signature and associate members. The goals have remained the same, to educate the public through traditional and representational art works about the American Plains region including the landscape, wildlife, peoples and way of life in historical or modern times. Works submitted for the juried show must reflect this theme. Review the website www.AmericanPlainsArtists.com for more info.

Jury Process

Initial jurying will be by submitted slides or Digital Entries via email. Submitted entries will be reviewed by a panel of APA Signature Members on the aesthetic and technical skills of the artist in depicting the theme of the Great Plains. Awards juror, Richard Folger, will choose works to receive the following awards after viewing the original works selected for inclusion in the exhibit.

Non-Liability-The American Plains Artists, Museum of the Southwest, sponsors, agents or employees shall not be liable for loss or damage to any works of art entered. It is recommended you carry your own private insurance during transit of your art to and from the exhibit as well as during the exhibit. Any claims for damage, or other loss will be made with your shipping carrier. Participation shows that the entrant understands and accepts this clause and conditions as stated.

Best Framing Award – $200 Moulding Gift Certificate - Larson-Juhl , Mark Nichols

Plainsman Award - $100.00 gift certificate - Fine Print Imaging of Fort Collins, Co.

Open to artists working in any traditional 2D or 3D fine art media in a realistic or representational manner reflecting the theme of the American Plains completed within the last three years, original work only and not previously shown with APA. No photography or computer generated art accepted. The maximum size for 2D work is 1564 square inches when framed. Example: 24" x 36" image with a 5” frame. Sculpture would be of the same scale and not exceed 100 pounds. Artwork must represent the theme of the show. All works must be for sale, with a 25% commission collected on all sales.

Digital Entry Deadline: July 12, 2008 Arrival Date(no images accepted after this date)

Entry fee is $55.00, payable to the American Plains Artists and includes Associate Membership and jurying of 1-3 entries, plus $5.00 each additional entry up to a maximum of 6 entries. Exception: 3D artists may submit extra images to represent adequately 3-6 individual works without paying more than 2D artists.

Museum of the Southwest – ATTN: APA Show - 1705 West Missouri Ave. – Midland, Texas 79701-6516

Artwork should arrive beginning on Aug. 1, 2008 and no later than August 15, 2008.

Art should be sent in sturdy reusable containers. Do Not use Styrofoam peanuts of any kind, bubblewrap is recommended. Artists are responsible for shipping costs to and from the exhibit. Return of your work will be expedited if you have an account with your carrier or if a prepaid return label is provided. Please refer to your carrier account information for any return limitations. Ground vs. Air. Other methods of return or special instructions will need to be communicated with the Museum. If you do not have an account with a carrier you will need to include with your shipment a check payable to the Museum of the Southwest equal to the amount of your shipping cost. Also include a check for the handling fee of $15.00 per crate with one artwork ( add $10.00 per artwork for multiple artwork shipped together in one crate ) unless hand delivering your art.

5. Hand Delivery of Work to the Gallery: Monday, August 25, 2008 from 1 – 3:30 PM

6. Preview, Reception and Announcement of Awards: Thursday, August 28, 2008 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 PM

8. Hand delivered Art must be picked up Monday, October 20, 2008 from 1 – 3:30 PM

If someone needs to make special arrangements they should call Jean Hoelscher at the Museum