Eccles Art Center
Sixth Annual Petite Impressions Competition
CALL FOR ENTRY
and ENTRY FORM
Deadline November 19, 2020
ELIGIBILITY
The Eccles Art Center’s Petite Impressions Competition is open to all artists who presently reside in the state of Utah. Original works not larger than 8” x 8” x 8” (for two dimensional this describes the image size not greater than 8 inches in length or height , maxi-mum frame size is 15” x 15”) in any medium including paintings, prints, monoprints, drawings, graphics, pottery, sculptures, and tex-tiles are eligible. REPRODUCTION PRINTS such as gicleé and PHOTOGRAPHS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE. Work must have been completed within the past two years and not have been previously exhibited in a juried exhibit sponsored by the Eccles Art Center.
Artists are limited to a total of two entries. Works consisting of multiple parts may be entered as a single work only if each of the parts cannot exist as a complete work by itself, and comply within the maximum frame dimensions. Multiple parts of a work may not be priced separately.
Entries must be ready to hang, mounted, matted and framed and otherwise ready for exhibition display. FRAMED WORK MUST INCLUDE WIRE OR SIMILAR HANGING SYSTEM. Works will not be accepted with only alligator hardware, D-ring, V-ring or keyhole hangers under any circumstance.
RECEIVING
Wednesday, November 18, 2020 10:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Thursday, November 19, 2020 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Eccles Art Center
2580 Jefferson Avenue
Ogden, Utah 84401
Work will not be accepted after 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 19, 2020
LIABILITY
Every reasonable precaution will be taken to protect work submit-ted. Work not accepted for exhibit left after December 5, 2019 and accepted work left at the Art Center after January 27, 2021 is left at artist’s own risk and storage charges may accrue. Works left at the Center for over 90 days will be deemed abandoned and disposed of at the Board’s discretion. The Eccles Art Center does not accept responsibility for works damaged due to incorrect or poor framing.
SALES
As items will be on exhibit in the Carriage House Sales Gallery a price must be indicated for all items entered. Sales will be encour-aged and the Eccles Art Center will retain a 25% commission on sales.
ENTRY FEES & FORMS
$10.00 per entry
$5.00 per entry for members of the Art Center
If you are not a member, or need to renew, choose the $30 option to enter one piece plus a membership, or the $35 option to enter two pieces plus a membership.
Entry fees are used for prize money and publicity and are non-refundable.
Entries must be clearly identified by the artist with title, medium and price/insurance value. Identification tags will be provided at the time of entry.
Self addressed jury result cards are to be filled out at registration and will be mailed as notification of jury results.
PICK-UPS
Work not accepted must be picked up on or before December 4, 2020 between the hours of 10:00 a.m. & 4:00 p.m.
Works accepted for exhibit and not sold must be picked up February 1, 2021 between the hours of 10:00 a.m. & 4:00 p.m.
See LIABILITY section for insurance restrictions and storage charge notice.
AWARDS
First Place: $300.00
Second Place: $200.00
Third Place: $100.00
Honorable Mentions (5): $ 25.00
OPENING RECEPTION & EXHIBIT
A reception for artists, friends and the community will be held on Friday, December 4, 2020 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Art Center. Awards will be posted at the reception.
The exhibit will be on display December 4 through January 30, 2021. Join us for Family Holiday Traditions: holiday lights and Family Art Activity Kits on Saturday, December 12, 2020 from 3 to 5 p.m. For more information or any questions, please call (801) 392-6935
This project has received funding from Weber County RAMP, Ogden City, and is supported by the Utah Arts Council, with funding from the State of Utah and the National Endowment for the Arts.
