ART LEAGUE of CHEATHAM COUNTY

There is no greater joy when the eyes, soul, and heart join together from an Artist’s imagination.

Cheatham County Artists... CALL FOR ENTRIES! 2019 1st Annual Fine Art Show Juried Art Exhibition September 27th & 28th

OUR MISSION By nurturing the artist, we enrich the community. The Art League of Cheatham County develops the artist through education, exhibition, and a stimulating, supportive environment, while sharing the experience of the visual arts with the community. The Art League of Cheatham County is a newly formed 501c3 organization to help celebrate the Fine Arts and Artists in Cheatham County. As a non profit, it will be sustained by membership, donations, and events. FOUNDING PRINCIPAL ORGANIZERS Ti Rogers, Artist Debbie Keenan, Artist, & The Keenan Group, Inc. Dr. D. Beth Batson, Artist & Diector of Human Resources RC School System Debbie Small, President & CEO Community Bank and Trust Heather K. Wolfe, Artist Franklin J. Luppe Accounting

CO-FOUNDERS & SUPPORTERS Kerry McCarver, Mayor of Cheatham County Lori Ray, MD, Regents Medical Center Johnny Lindahl, Real Estate Entreneur Amy Hill, The Post Editor & Chief Nanette Malher, Reel Achievers Harold Lovell, Artist Dale Graham, South Cheatham Advocate

1st Annual Fine Show Juried Art Exhibition September 27, Friday 7 pm to 9 pm - Preview Reception and Awards Presentation at the Sycamore Square Cheatham County Government offices at 322 Frey Street, Ashland City, TN. This Preview event is by invitation only and will include Art League Members, judges, artists and their family and friends, as well as special invited guests. September 28, Saturday Exhibition open to the public from 10 am to 4 pm 4 pm to 5 pm. Art not picked up will become property of the Art League of Cheatham County. If you are unable to pick up your art at this time, please make arrangements with a member of the Art League of Cheatham County when you deliver your work. Photo of Art Procedure 2 dimensional work – submit 1 photo per work 3 dimensional work - submit 2 photos per work All photos must be emailed with a high resolution jpeg or pdf files, and if mailed a printed 8.5 x 11 high res photo is required. Artist Pick up September 28, Saturday

What is Eligible

All art must be Original to be accepted.

paintings, drawings, photography, mixed media, sculpture, fiber art, thrown pottery, and digital art. No work will be accepted created from kits or molds, or work completed in classes or workshops. Work must have been completed within the last 8 years and has not been a recipient of any awards in the past 8 years. All 2 dimensional art must be framed* and wired for hanging and must not exceed 48” in any direction, including mat and frame. Glass is permitted in wood frames; Plexiglas is required in metal frames. 2 dimensional fiber art must be similarly ready to hang. Only prints hand pulled by artist will be considered for acceptance. All 3 dimensional art must be assembled and ready for display. Base or stand must be supplied. Work must not exceed 100 pounds or measure more than 48” in any direction. Each artist may submit up to a maximum of three entries *Wrapped around canvas is the only exception, only if the art covers the wrapped around area of the canvas stretchers and is wired to hang.

All photos must include: name, title, and medium.

Who is Eligible Artists age 16 and over residing in Cheatham County, TN

Awards Best of Show: $500 Second Place: $200 Third Place: $100 There will be 3 awards of Merit and 1 People’s Choice Award

Rules and Regulations

Risk & Liability Signature on the entry card constitutes agreement by the entrant that there shall be NO liability on the part of the Art League of Cheatham County for loss, damage, or destruction of any art work(s) during the calendar period herein. Insurance of art work(s) is the sole responsibility of the participating artist. All reasonable care will be taken when handling art works. Artist Checklist Sign and return the entry form / release agreement by Mail: P.O. Box 458 / Pleasant View, TN 37146 Email: [email protected] Enclose a non-refundable check for members for $15 per entry (maximum of $45 for 3 entries) for non- members for $25 per entry (maximum of $75 for 3 entries) Make checks payable to the Art League of Cheatham County. Submit high resolution photo in jpeg or pdf format, or printed photo (if mailing) of art work(s) Provide a brief artist statement about your work. Upon Acceptance Accepted artists will be mailed or emailed confirmation of acceptance approximately September 13th. At that time, you will be provided with an ID for your work of art. All work must be tagged or labeled with these completed ID forms before it will be accepted into the show on September 28th. Deliver accepted artwork to the new Sycamore Square Government Offices in Ashland City at 322 Frey Street between 3 pm and 7 pm CST on Thursday, Sept 26th. Sales ID form must contain a sale price or NFS (not for sale). No commission will be charged. Sold work must remain hanging through close of show. Artist must indicate on each ID tag a sales price, otherwise considered not for sale. Entry Fees Artists may enter up to a maximum of three (3) pieces, at a cost of $15 per entry for members and $25 per entry for non members. All entry fees are non- refundable, except in the event the show is not held. To become a member, add $50 for annual dues so you can take advantage of the lower entry fee(s).

Important dates

September 10 Complete entry forms, fees, and photos must be received by close of business day. September 13 Approximate date of show acceptance notification by email. September 26 3 pm - 7 pm. Deliver accepted art pieces to the lobby of the Sycamore Square Government offices. Art must be hand delivered on this date. September 27 Show is open to Art League members, judges, artists and their family and friends, and special invited guests. Awards, Preview event and Artists Reception will be held from 7 pm - 9 pm.

September 28 Show opens to the public

from 10 am - 4 pm. (no admission charge)

September 28 4 pm - 5 pm pick up artwork. Artwork not picked up will become property of the Art League of Cheatham County.

ENTRY FORM 2019 Juried Art Exhibition Sept 27-28

The following form must be returned with your entry fee and photos.

Completed forms due by September 10, 2019 by close of business day

Name_____________________________________________________ Address ___________________________________________________ City ________________________________________ Zip ___________ Phone _____________________________________________________ Email ______________________________________________________

Title of Entries: Size 1. _________________________________________________________________________________________ 2. _________________________________________________________________________________________ 3. _________________________________________________________________________________________ Release Agreement By signing below, I certify that I have read the competition description, rules, and terms, and I agree to display said work at the Sycamore Square Government offices September 27 and 28th. I hereby release the Art League of Cheatham County and Cheatham County, Tennessee, Event Sponsors, and their employees and agents, from any and all claims for damage to or loss of any said work so exhibited, whether such damage or loss results from theft, acts of vandalism, or by any other cause. Signature _____________________________________________________________________ If you have any questions contact: Debbie Keenan 615-746-2443 or email: [email protected] Ti Rogers: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Find us on Facebook too! If you wish to mail your entry(s), you must include an 8.5 x 11 full color photo of your work. Mail to: Art League of Cheatham County / P.O. Box 458 / Pleasant View, TN 37146 Member Entry fee enclosed: $_________________ ($15 per work entered) Yes I want a membership - enclosed is my $50 annual fee along with my entry(s) fee(s). Non Member Entry fee enclosed: $_________________ ($25 per work entered) Join the ART LEAGUE of Cheatham County for only $50 per year! Media