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Darien Art Center 52nd ART SHOW & SALE 2010

DAC Art Show

Saturday, June 5 thru Saturday, June 12

A Celebration of Artists and their Art

Darien Arts Center Weatherstone Studio
Behind Darien Town Hall
Two Renshaw Road

EXHIBITION DATES & TIMES

Saturday, June 5 thru Saturday, June 12
Open 12 to 5:30 PM daily
Closing Saturday, June 12 at 5:30 PM

RECEIVING OF ARTWORK

Sunday, May 30, 12 – 4 PM
Tuesday, June 1, 4 – 8 PM

PICK-UP OF ARTWORK

Saturday, June 12, 4 - 6 PM
Sunday, June 13, 12 - 4 PM

LOCATION

DARIEN ARTS CENTER
Weatherstone Studio
Behind Town Hall
Two Renshaw Road
(203) 655-8683

LIABILITY

Care will be taken to assure the safety of all works of art, however, neither the Darien Arts Center nor the committee will be responsible for any loss or damages.

SALES

All sales will be handled by the Darien Art Show Committee, and a 25% commission will be taken to benefit the Darien Arts Center.

ELIGIBILITY

Artists who reside, work, are currently registered in an art class at the Darien Art center or have made a minimum contribution of $35.00 to DAC are eligible. All entries must be recent, original and framed artwork. Adult artists submitting two works of art must designate one of them for sale.

ENTRY FEE
  • Adults - $15.00 per piece
  • Students - (Grades K-12)
  • $10.00 per piece
  • All artists may submit a maximum of 2 pieces
MEDIA
  • Oil & Acrylic
  • Watercolor
  • Graphics,Drawing & Pastels
  • Mixed Media
  • Sculpture
  • Color Photography
  • Black & White Photography
MOUNTING REQUIREMENTS

All entries must be framed and wired, making them suitable for hanging.

LIMITATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS

Size limitations:
Art pieces cannot exceed 40" x 40". Sculpture cannot exceed 50 lbs, and pedestal must be provided. The Art Show Committee reserves the right to reject any entry not considered suitable for the show.

PICKING UP YOUR ARTWORK

Artist’s receipts must be presented when entry is removed. Entries must be claimed on Saturday, June 12, 4 - 6 PM or Sunday, June 13, 12– 4 PM. The Darien Arts Center will not be responsible for any items left after this time. Work may not be removed before 4 PM on Saturday, June 12. Please make arrangements if you are unable to pick up your own work. A $5.00 per piece per day fee will be charged for work not removed by June 13 at 4 PM.

OPENING RECEPTION AND AWARDS
Darien Arts Center
Weatherstone Studio

Friday, June 4th 7 to 9 PM
All entrants, sponsors and donors are invited. Art prizes and the Ginny Wright High School Scholarship will be awarded during the reception.



On-Line registrations are now closed. See you at the Show!

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