2009 Official Texas State Arts & Crafts Fair

Commemorative Poster Competition

Sponsored by Rivers Edge Gallery, Downtown Kerrville, Texas

 

CALL FOR ENTRIES

Description:  The Official Texas State Arts & Crafts Fair is pleased to present an opportunity for Texas Artists, age 18 and older, to compete for the title of 2009 Official Texas State Arts & Crafts Fair Commemorative Poster Artist.  The original art should reflect the Fair’s Vision to be “known as the premier arts and crafts event, showcasing the best juried original works for exhibit and sale by Texas Artisans…in a safe, friendly, family environment.”  The poster design may be used in other marketing and retail items.

 

Eligibility:  Open to all artists 18 years and older residing in the state of Texas.  Artwork in any media will be considered.

 

Winning Artwork Details:  The winner will receive a $500 cash award, recognition as the Official Poster Artist, 25 posters, a giclee of the winning artwork and a sampling of other printed marketing items that incorporate the artwork.  The original winning artwork will become the property of Texas Arts & Crafts Educational Foundation as the grand prize for the 2009 Fair Raffle.  The original artwork will be displayed in various locations during and prior to the 2009 Fair.  The artist will have the opportunity to show and sell a body of his/her work in Rivers Edge Gallery within the limits of a standard gallery agreement, during May 2009.  The winning artist agrees to sign a number of posters during the Fair.

 

Entry Requirements:  Artist must complete and send the attached entry form along with digital images of the artwork no later than November 15, 2008.  Images may be submitted by CD or by email to fair@tacef.org.  Keep in mind that the artwork will be reproduced in full color in an 18” X 24” format, including border.  Entries may vary from this size slightly.  Each image entered requires a $10 application fee.  Artists may submit up to 3 images.  EXAMPLE:  Submitting three images requires a $30 application fee.  Applicants must agree by signature on the entry form to the rules and regulations of the competition, in order to be considered.

 

Deadline:  Entry form, application fee and images must be received by November 15, 2008.

 

Notification:  All entrants will be notified by December 15, 2008 whether or not their artwork has been selected.  The selected, unframed original artwork must be delivered to TACEF offices by January 9, 2009.

 

Panel of Judges:  A panel of judges including art and marketing professionals will make the selection.  Their decision will be final.  In the rare event that the judges deem that no entry submitted would make a suitable poster, TACEF reserves the right not to use an entry from this competition for the Official Poster Art.   

Entry Form