INFORMATION FOR ENTRIES
The Niwot Cultural Arts Association
in cooperation with the galleries of Niwot presents
Why Not Niwot?
An exhibition of Art that features the uniqueness of Niwot
$500 Grand Prize
$100 People’s Choice Award
Eligible entries: any 2‐D medium up to 24” x 36”, properly framed
Call for Entries:
• Non refundable entry fee of $30 per entry, $15 for additional entries
• Work to be juried by digital images
• Images may be sent on CD using JPG files only (recommended 300 dpi no larger than 1024 x 768 pixels in size), CD will not be returned
• Crop image excluding framing and background
• Images must represent the work exactly (finished work)
• Label digital files with artist’s name and name of entry (name_entry.jpg)
• All work should include dimensions and retail price
•Commission: All work in the exhibition will be offered for sale. Gallery will retain a 40% commission on sales
•Description of why your picture features the uniqueness of Niwot
Grand Prize winning entry will be featured in promotional materials used to market and raise funds to support the Niwot Art Walk. By signing the agreement, Artist agrees to allow the NCAA, and Niwot galleries/businesses hosting the artwork, the right to use the winning image on promotional materials, advertising and products to promote the 2012 Niwot Art Walk. Grand Prize winning artist agrees to sign and number 250 limited edition prints.
Application
Timeline
April 14th: deadline for submissions
April 21st: Notification of Acceptance
April 28th: Drop off of entries at osmosis gallery
May 2nd Niwot Art Walk: Opening Reception
People’s Choice voting begins, continues through May 31st
May 31st: Exhibition Closes
June 2nd or 3rd: Artists pick up art at businesses
Grand Prize winner and People’s Choice winners will be notified and their pieces kept for the June 6th Niwot Art Walk and Awards ceremony