CALL TO ARTISTS 
Art by the Sea Gallery and Studio Community Show
COLOR- Wonderful & Wild !
October 3 - November 4, 2023

RULES OF ENTRY:?
The Theme: “Color- Wonderful & Wild” Express your colorful self and show off the colors of YOUR World! Do you love expressing the colors Nature brings your way? Do you thrive on “mixing it up” and coloring outside the lines? Take us on a “color-filled adventure” and let us see how Color inspires your creative spirit!

Accepted Media:
2-D Media Including: Textiles, Fiber Art, Oils, Acrylics, Watercolors, Pastels, Drawing, Print Making (artist pulled prints only), Collage, Mixed Media, Encaustic, *Glass, & *Ceramics (*Must be under 15 lbs.). No photography or video. All artwork must arrive with hangers already attached and be able to be hung securely.

Size Limitations: Artworks not to exceed 26”, outside dimension in any one direction.Hanging Requirements: All work must be able to be hung with securely attached hangers and hangers must fall within the maximum allowed exterior dimension of 26” in any direction. Framed or Gallery wrapped pieces will preferably utilize “D” ring hangers and a hanging wire; no sawtooth hangers please. Textiles may be framed or hung with dowels, etc. Please note: Our hanging committee is unable to attach hangers for you and we are not able to accept work that arrives without hangers.

Entry Fees: The non-refundable fees to exhibit are - $10 for first piece, $5 for 2nd piece, $5 for third piece, with a maximum of three entries allowed.
Sale of Work: All work MUST be for sale. Art by the Sea Gallery and Studio retains a 25% commission on all sales for this exhibition; please price your work accordingly.

Awards:
We welcome local artist Donna Wright, as our judge for this exhibition. Donna has worked in many media and is best known for her vibrant alternative processes and “Poured Watercolor” paintings. Her works have been published in several books, journals, and featured in many galleries, including a one-woman show at the Coos Art Museum. Having taught at Community Colleges in California for 20 years, as well as regionally for: SOCC, the Coos Art Museum, and local studios, Donna is thrilled to bring her expertise, passion for art, enthusiasm, and love of color to share with our Prizes will be $50 First Place, $25 Second Place, $15 Third Place, plus awards of Honorable Mention Ribbons. A People’s Choice Award will be decided by public
ballot; the winner to receive a one month exhibition as a Featured Artist at Art by the Sea Gallery and Studio in 2024.

You can download the application form at artbytheseagallery.com