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3rd Annual - 2008 Frank Bette Plein Air Paintout
Frank
Bette Center
for the Arts,
1601 Paru Street, Alameda 94501
►08 Prospectus
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►08 Application Easy Print Out
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CALL FOR PLEIN AIR ARTISTS
Application Postmark Deadline April 4, 2008
Awards Juror: Nancy Seamons Crookston
Over $6500 in cash, service and merchandise awards includes:
Robert Mondavi “To Kalon Award”
3 Liter bottle of Reserve with Gold Etched Plein Air Logo
Lunch for two with Margaret Mondavi at the Robert Mondavi Winery
Plus Cash Award
Frank Bette Award
Southwest Art Magazine
- Half Page Display Ad
Black Cat Studio
- Artist Reproduction Services Package
Alameda Mayor’s $1000
Cash Award
Deadlines
April 4 - Postmark Deadline for applications.
April 18 - Notification by phone/ email of the 40 selected artists.
April 21 – List of 40 selected artists posted on website.
“Frank Bette Plein Air Paintout” Calendar: July 14 – 20
July 14 - Artist Check-in and “Launch Party” for Artists & Patrons
July 15 –18 Artists paint Plein Air in Alameda
July 17 - Quick Draw Competition
July 19 – Outdoor Exhibit and Awards Ceremony at
Jackson Park
July 20 – Robert Mondavi hosted “Thank you Brunch” for Artists &
Patrons
August 30 - Artist commissions paid for Jackson Park exhibit sales.
“Alameda en Plein Air”
Gallery Exhibit: August 1-30
July 19 -20 – Receiving artwork for gallery exhibit
August 1 – First Friday Opening Gala
August 30 – Last day of Exhibit
August 31 – Artists Pick-up unsold artwork.
September 1 – $5/day storage fees begin for artwork left at FBCA
without advance shipping arrangements.
September 8 - October 31 – Ship unsold artwork to out-of-area
artists who have provided advance shipping arrangements.
September 30 – Artist commissions paid for Gallery exhibit sales.
September 30 – Unclaimed Artwork becomes the property of FBCA.
Please read the entire prospectus:
A Fundraiser for the Frank Bette
Center for the Arts
The “Frank Bette Plein Air Paintout” event is a fundraiser for the
Frank
Bette Center
for the Arts, a non-profit 501(c)3 organization.
The Jurying Process
The 3rd Annual “Frank Bette Plein Air Paintout” is a juried event.
Forty artists will be selected from all applicants by an impartial
jurying team. The
evaluation process is a blind review of artist’s submitted images.
The jurors will score and cast their votes by secret ballet. Special
note – all the submitted images are shuffled (not grouped by artist)
before being presented to the selection jury. Therefore it is
recommended that artists submit images of their best work, and
not attempt to demonstrate
consistency, diversity or a series.
General Regulations:
“Jackson Park Exhibit,” Saturday July 19.
Participation is required.
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Exhibited artwork must have been created en plein air, within
Alameda
city limits, and without the benefit of photography July 15-18.
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The work must have been All 2D painting mediums are acceptable.
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Artists are responsible for framing their artwork, bringing it
to Jackson Park and hanging it on the displays provided.
Filament line and scissors will be available.
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Artists are expected to be ready for jurying by 9 AM.
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Only those paintings created in the 2008 Paintout are eligible
for awards.
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After the awards jurying process has completed,
returning Artists may add to their display plein air paintings
of Alameda from previous FB Plein Air
Paintouts.
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All exhibited artwork must be for sale. Artists set their own
prices.
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All sales transactions will be processed by FBCA.
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A 40% commission on all sales will be retained to benefit FBCA.
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Unsold paintings are the responsibility of the artist.
“Alameda en Plein Air” Gallery Exhibit, August 1-30.
Participation is optional.
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Artists are expected to submit artwork not sold at the Jackson
Park event to the “Alameda
en Plein Air” exhibit at
Frank
Better
Center
for the Arts Gallery.
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There is no additional fee to participate in the August gallery
exhibit.
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FBCA commission is 40% on August gallery exhibit sales.
Submit three images on CD:
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Images should represent recent plein air artwork.
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Do not submit slides.
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Submit images on CD in jpeg format.
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No larger than 1000 pixels in width and 800 pixels in
height.
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No smaller than 600 pixels in width or height
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Title each jpeg as follows: First initial, last name, entry
number (1, 2 or 3)
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Label the CD with your first and last name and FBPAPO 2008.
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Enclose your CD in a sturdy jacket.
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Open
Call for Applications
3rd
Annual
Frank Bette Plein Air
Paintout 2008
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Application deadline
Mail/hand-deliver application/agreement and CD before Friday,
April 4, 2008
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Frank
Bette Center
for the Arts,
1601 Paru Street, Alameda 94501
Application/Agreement Form
(Please print legibly or type)
Artist Name:_______________________________________________
Street Address:_____________________________________________
City:__________________________
State:______ Zip:____________
Day ph:____________ Eve ph:___________ Cell ph: ______________
e-mail:___________________________________________________
$35 Entry fee payment: check
# ____________ OR
Credit card: visa/mc # _________________________sec code ______
Signature (for credit card) ____________________________________
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Agreement with Frank Bette Center for the Arts:
Please accept images of my artwork for consideration in the FB Plein
Air Paintout event and exhibit.
I certify that all my entries are original, conceived and
created by me.
If selected as a participating artist, I will participate in the
Jackson Park exhibit and sale July 21st. I agree all sales are
subject to a 40% commission to benefit FBCA. FBCA has my permission
to photograph and otherwise reproduce submitted or completed images
with appropriate attribution for promotional purposes.
I affirm that I have read the entire prospectus and understand, and
agree to follow the rules as outlined in the prospectus.
I acknowledge that: (1) all reasonable care will be taken with the
artwork (2) FBCA, its officers, employees, volunteers, and
representatives are not responsible for the loss or damage to
exhibitors’ artwork, however caused, and whether in transit or on
display and (3)FBCA does not carry loss insurance and strongly
recommends participants carry their own loss insurance.
By signing this application form, I understand and agree to be bound
by all the terms and conditions outlined in the prospectus and
application/agreement form.
Artist Signature:___________________________________
Date:____________
Check List:
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Complete and sign application and agreement form.
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Properly labeled CD, with 3 images correctly sized/titled,
in a sturdy jacket.
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Include a check in the amount of $35 made payable to
Frank
Bette
Center
for the Arts, or include credit card information.
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Stamped, self addressed envelope for notification of
selection results.
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CD’S WILL NOT BE RETURNED. CD’S will be kept on file for
future reference.
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Mail/hand-deliver application/agreement and CD before
Friday, April 4, 2008 to:
Plein Air Paintout
Frank Bette
Center for the Arts
1601 Paru Street
Alameda,
CA 94501
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