National Society of Artists

Santa Fe, Texas

PROSPECTUS
25th National Juried Show

July 7 - August 16, 2009

Hosted by The Center for the Arts & Sciences in Clute, Texas

Awards: $700 Best of Show, $500 First Place, $300 Second Place, $100 Third Place/ Philip G. Paratore, Jr. Memorial Award, and merchandise and book awards. Acceptance into three (3) NSA National Juried Shows earns the artist Signature Membership in NSA.

Signature Member: This honorary recognition is obtained by having artwork shown in three (3) National Juried Shows. This awards the artist a N.S.A. Medallion and the privilege of using "N.S.A." after his our her signature. For the list of Signature Members, press the link on the Membership page.

Schedule

Juror: Larry Dyke. A Native Texan, Larry Dyke began painting professionally in 1976. He has devoted his life's work to the interpretation of the beauty he beholds in nature. Dyke's genius lies in his construction of intricate settings that even the novice art lover can appreciate. Since the sale of his first painting, Dyke has received many accolades for his 100-limited-edition prints. His art has hung in the White House, the Vatican and in the homes of many distinguished people.

Location: The Center for the Arts & Sciences, 400 College Drive, Clute, Texas 77531

Entries: CD's with JPEG files or slides will be accepted as entries. Please mark each slide on the back as follows: indicate the correct orientation of the work of art by placing an up arrow in the upper right corner; print the title in the upper left corner; print the medium in the lower left corner; and print the framed size below that. Entries will be numbered, so your name is not required on the slide. Put similar information on the CD. Slides of work not accepted will be returned with both acceptance and rejection notifications. CDs will not be returned.

Eligibility: This exhibition is open to all artists. Work that has been shown in a previous NSA National juried Show may not be entered again.
• Photography and computer generated art (printed on paper only) and original works in all media accepted.
• Works must have been completed in the last three years. No Giclees of originals accepted.
• 3-D size limit is 4 ft x 7 ft tall and easily moved by two people.
• Minimum size is 5"x7" unframed; maximum is 48"x48" including the frame. All diptych and triptych works must be entered as separate entries unless they are physically connected and hang as one unit
• All two dimensional works must be installation ready, with mat, frame or finished edge, Plexiglass and wired for hanging where appropriate. No glass or sawtooth hangers allowed.
• Attach filled out artwork information label on back to upper left corner of the artwork.
• All artwork must remain for the duration of show.
 

Entry Fee & Expenses:
• $30 for the first 2 entries; $10 for third; total limit of 5 (5=$60).
• For shipping fees, the artist has the additional expense of insurance and freight charges, plus a $20 handling fee. It is required that you ship your art work prepaid return. Detailed information will be sent with acceptance form. Please do not use peanuts for packing your artwork.
• A 20% tax deductible donation will be expected for sales made as result of this show. Sales tax will be collected and paid by The Center for the Arts & Sciences.
 

Liability: The National Society of Artists and the The Center for the Arts & Sciences will take all possible precautions with artwork submitted to this show but will not assume any responsibility for loss, damage, or theft resulting from this show. Any work that is not securely assembled, or that is improperly labeled, or that is otherwise unsuitable for display will not be shown. In such an instance, the entry fee will not be refunded. Submission of work and payment of entry fees shall imply agreement with all conditions stated in this prospectus.