2010 Art Show- PLEASE Match My Sofa CALL TO ARTISTS

Call To Artists
for Juried Show
June 10, 2010

*Please Match My Sofa Art Show
*Secret Message from Artists to Public: Please Purchase Art because you LOVE IT!

1st Annual Please Match My Sofa Art Show

Location:
The Conn-Artist Studios & Art Gallery
In Atha Plaza/S.Main St/Rte 225
611 Greenville Highway
Hendersonville, NC 28792

Date + Time:
Opening Artists Reception: Thursday June 10th 6:00 PM- 9 PM
Show will close August 6th 9PM (First Friday Gallery Stroll night)

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The Conn-Artist Studios & Art Gallery announces a call to artists for the
1st Annual Please Match My Sofa Art Show at the gallery's location in Hendersonville, NC, USA

ELIGIBILITY: Artists and artisans in Western North Carolina and the South Carolina upstate along the NC border.
Also, open to artists in other states who are, "friends" of the studio owner, Constance Vlahoulis as of February 14th 2010
on the Internet social networking website "facebook."

THEME: All entries must be inspired by the, "Please Match My Sofa" theme although a very wide interpretation of that
theme is expected and encouraged. PLEASE UNDERSTAND that we do not expect you to use a sofa in your work nor do
we not expect it! All is fair sofa or no sofa! It is about the art!

Our philosophy is: PEOPLE SHOULD BUY ART BECAUSE THEY LOVE IT! So artists-- please just GO FOR IT, have
fun, and bring us your best work and do NOT WORRY about matching anything.

Eligible entries include all mediums, excluding digital, film, video and installations. All work must be the original work of
the applicant, suitable for gallery installation, and available for sale. The CAS reserves the right to not accept artwork they
deem in-appropriate for their audience. Work will be judged on it's creativity, sense of humor, design, and for it's ability to
be a functional artwork or just look great in someone's home somewhere!

SIZE: All 2D works should be framed or gallery wrapped canvas with no visible staples on sides plus be completely
prepared for hanging. The maximum size is 30 inches in height or width and not to exceed 20 pounds including frame.
Exceptions to size are works that dimensions do not exceed same square inches of 30 "x 30" max size. More Exceptions:
diptychs and triptychs are acceptable as long as they fall into 900 square inches total size (including frame if any).
Exceptions to size are 3D work- however work must sit securely on a table, floor, or sofa. Size limits will be determined
case by case by gallery owner and upon limited space availability.

ENTRY DEADLINE ON OR BEFORE MAY 21st, 2010: Submissions, accompanied by completed entry documentation (to
follow) and fee must be received my email, mail, or hand delivered on or before 5:00 pm May 21st, 2010. More information
regarding hours will be made available on CAS website. PLEASE CALL for an appt if needed. NO PROBLEM!

FEES: $20 for entry made payable to The Conn-Artist Studios, $10 for an additional entry. Nonrefundable.

NOTIFICATION: The names of the selected artists and their pieces will be posted on the CAS website within one week of
deadline. Phone calls will be made to each artist regarding status of work. Every effort will be made to accept as many
works as possible but the decision to accept will be that of the judges. Artists will be instructed to pick up any work(s) not
accepted.

Juror: Anna Parker-Barnett, Fine Art Consultant and owner of Gallery Minerva.

ACCEPTANCE: Artists whose works are accepted via email will need to have their work delivered to the gallery to arrive by
June 1st. In order to insure the quality of the exhibition, accepted works may be withheld from the exhibition at the juror's
discretion. The juror's decision is final. Accepted works must remain on exhibit for the duration of the exhibit unless other
agreement is made between the artist and gallery. In addition to the exhibit some accepted works will display on CAS
website for one year and may be also be used by CAS for promotion of 2010 show.

EXHIBIT DATES: June 10th-August 6th, 2010

SALES: A 35% commission will be retained by The Conn-Artist Studios on all sales, Works will be sold at the price
indicated on the entry form. Artists will receive payment within 30 days of the sale and cleared funds from sale.

SHORT BIO/EXPLANTION: Each entry requires brief comments describing inspiration for the price and artist information.

ENTRY FORM click on PDF below or: PLEASE EMAIL ME MY ENTRY FORM-- I CAN'T WAIT FOR THIS SHOW

QUESTIONS? Use the contact form below to contact Show Committee member.

Correct and complete information including email address must be filled in to be contacted.

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Submissions due by May 21st in person
and/or CD . E-mail me if you plan to
send a CD. connie@conn-artist.com


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Above photo credit to Julie Garner.

Many thanks to our esteemed juror Anna Parker-Barnett, Fine Art Consultant
Anna is the owner of Gallery Minerva Fine Art
8 Biltmore Avenue in Downtown Asheville, NC (next to the Arts Museum)

Anna is a champion for Emerging Artists as well as an astute Fine Art Collector.
View a sample of their world class art on line at: www.galleryminerva.com