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Originality • Material must be original to artist and not derived from any published or copy-righted images. Completed in last 3 yrs, sculpture last 5 yrs • No reproductions (prints, giclees) except digital productions. • Work may be shown only once in an ACM or curated show. • Work may not be removed from LiveArtfully Boutique to be shown in an exhibit. Size • Maximum size for paintings is 7’ x 7’. • Any entry weighing over 50 lbs will be accepted at the discretion of the receiving committee and the artist must be available to assist with placement of the piece the day the show is hung. Framing • You may use glass in framed pieces under 22 x 28 inches. • We require Plexiglas on all framed work over 22 x 28 inches. • Unframed canvas needs to be museum wrapped with painted edges. • All photographs to be framed under glass or Plexiglas or printed on museum-wrapped canvas, or metal or glass. • All framed and gallery-wrapped pieces must be wired, with wire ends wrapped with tape. Wire should be securely attached to the back of the frame with screw eyes, one-third down from frame top • Saw tooth hangers, fishing line or chains will not be accepted. • Name, address and phone number must be written on the back of all art. • Mats, glass and Plexiglas need to be clean & free of scratches. • Any entry not meeting these requirements will not be accepted. Fees • Open Juried Shows are competitions. Paying the entry fee does not guarantee artwork will be accepted. The entry fees are non- refundable. Member: $20 1pc, $30 2pcs, $35 3pcs, $25 Diptych, $35 Triptych Non: $30 1pc, $50 2 pcs, $65 3 pcs, $40 Diptych, $60 Triptych *Diptych and Triptych must be in matching frames. • No work accepted for an exhibit may be substituted or withdrawn during exhibit. • Maximum of three entries per person. Sales • Artwork sold will remain in the galleries until the published pick up date. Artists will be notified of sale the day before pick up. Artist receives 65% of sale price. Pick-up Deadlines • All work must be picked up on the designated pick up date. • Any artist who leaves work at the ArtCenter longer than 7 days after the pickup date will be charged $5 per day per piece. Statement of Responsibility • The ArtCenter will do everything possible to protect the work of the artists. The ArtCenter cannot be responsible for loss or damage. • All work will be hung at the discretion of the Exhibition Committee. ACM reserves the right of final presentation. • The judge will be responsible for choosing art for the exhibit and the award winners. • Artists will be notified (phone or email) if their work is not accepted. Awards • There must be a minimum of five (5) pieces in any award category to receive a cash award.

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