Eligibility:

 

Artists (16 years & older) that live, work, or attend school in Geauga County/Chagrin Falls or Active GAC Members. Entries are to be submitted digitally: Each artist is permitted a maximum of three (3) entries in the following categories:

Oil/Acrylic, Watercolor, Photography or Other Media. 

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How to Enter:  Electronic Submissions will be accepted between August 2 - 4, 2023

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$20 fee for first entry, $15 for each subsequent entry.  Fee is non-refundable and payable with submissions. Active GAC members receive their first entry free! Visit our About Page to become a member today! Artists will be notified via email by August 8th as to which pieces have been accepted. 

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Digital image guidelines:  Entries should be .jpg image files. All photos should be the original file for the highest quality and in focus, well-lit, not grainy and uncropped. For general purposes, photos dimensions at least 4”x 6” at 300 DPI (1200 x 1800 px). For 3-dimensional entries, multiple images may be submitted.

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Awards:  Cash awards will be given for First through Third in each category. Awards will be presented at the Artists’ Reception or mailed to artist if not present at reception. 

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Delivery of Accepted Work:  Monday, August 14, 2023 from Noon to 8:00 pm at The West Woods Nature Center, 9465 Kinsman Road, Novelty OH 44072. 

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Pick up:  Accepted entries must be picked up on October 4th or 5th, 2023 between 10 am and 4 pm; they may not be removed prior to this date. 

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Artists’ Reception:  Friday, August 18, 2023 from 7 pm to 9 pm.  

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Sales:  Sales are arranged through Geauga Arts Council website with 30% commission retained benefitting Geauga Park District and Geauga Arts Council, less transaction processing fees.

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Exhibition: Accepted entries on display at The West Woods Nature Center from August 18 through October 3, 2023. Center is open daily 10 am – 4:30 pm.

 

Category Judges: 

• Acrylic/Oil Painting- TBA

• Watercolor- TBA

• Photography- TBA

• Other Media- TBA