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Online Entry Form printed form below
All Entry Forms with Fees must be postmarked by Thursday, February 23rd. On line entries must also be received by February 23rd, 2023.
Artists: all entries in the Intermediate and Advanced/Professional Division must be original work. "I attest to the originality of my art.”
Please the waiver form you will be agreeing to this by submitting your application.
A total of up to 3 entries will be accepted from each entrant. Each item must be named on this entry form, and each entry must have the artist's name and the title of the entry marked on the back of the work when it arrives at the show. All artwork must be strung with wire for hanging. Bracket hangers are not acceptable.
Entry Fees:
Entry Fees: SPRAC Adult Members $8 per item. Adult non-members $10.00 per item. More indepth instructions below.
No fee for Youth Entries.
Divisions: YOUTH, NOVICE, INTERMEDIATE, ADVANCED/PROFESSIONAL
(You may not cross-enter divisions.)
Use the donate option to pay online or to send in the printed copy follow the instructions below.
Enclosed $________ for _____ entries. Make out checks to SPRAC. Send this form and fee to SPRAC, PO Box 1358, Benson, AZ, 85602-1358
Questions? Contact Linda Stacy, Chair, at lastacy43@gmail.comor call 520 686 0090
San Pedro River Arts Council
You can pay your annual SPRAC dues, $15.00 for individual or $20.00 per family by hitting the donate button below. You do nnot have to become a member to enter the show.
Entry Fees: SPRAC Adult Members $8 per item. Adult non-members $10.00 per item.
No fee for Youth Entries.
Divisions: YOUTH, NOVICE, INTERMEDIATE, ADVANCED/PROFESSIONAL
(You may not cross-enter divisions.)
To make a note about a payment send email to spractreas@gmail.com,
Note: You may also send your membership payment or donation by check to:
SPRArts
PO Box 1358
Benson, AZ 85602-1358 .
2023 CELEBRATE THE ARTS! FINE ART SHOW & SALE
MARCH 3rd through MARCH 29th, 2023
Show location: Cochise College, Benson Center, 1025 S. Highway 90, Benson, Arizona
DATES/SCHEDULE: Thursday, Feb. 23rd Entries due no later than this date—feel free to enter earlier!! (by post or online)
Wednesday, March 1st Receiving art work. (drop off at Cochise College Benson Center between 1 p.m and 6 p.m.)
Thursday, March 2nd Art work will be hung at the college.
Friday, March 3rd Show judged in the morning. Judge’s critique for
interested artists will begin at 11:30 a.m..
Show open to the public for viewing during regular college hours beginning at 1 p.m. March 3rd and will hang through March 29th
Saturday, March 18th Reception. 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the college. Everyone
welcome! Awards. Refreshments. Live music. Raffle. Meet the artists.
Thursday, March 30th Show comes down. Pick up artwork 1 p.m. till 6:00 p.m.
ELIGIBILITY: Show is open to all artists working in any two-dimensional medium -EXCLUDING photography.
(An exhibition for photographers only is scheduled for October, 2023.) No work
previously entered in a “Celebrate the Arts” exhibition is eligible for this show.
ENTRIES: Artists may submit up to three --3-- works at this show.
Notes 1. Maximum size for each piece of art is 36" in either dimension,
including frame.
2. Management reserves the right to refuse any work deemed
inappropriate for family viewing.
ENTRY FORMS AND FEES: There are two ways to enter:
1.) Regular mail—go to our website at www.sprarts.orgor to a member
to print out or obtain an entry form. Return the form with fees
to SPRAC, P.O. Box 1358, Benson, AZ 85602.
2.) Online—go to our website at www.sprarts.org and complete the “on-line”
entry form and submit and pay online using our PayPal option.
DEADLINE for entries is NO LATER THAN Thursday, February 23rd.
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There will be NO ENTRY FEES charged for YOUTHDIVISION ENTRIES.
REGULAR ENTRY FEE is $8.00 per item for Adult SPRAC Members. FEE for Adult NON-MEMBERSis $10.00 per item.
PRESENTATION: Each piece of art must be framed or appropriately presented for its’ medium. All
work must be strung with wire for hanging (bracket hangers are NOT acceptable).
We will not accept any art work not ready to hang.
Each painting must be clearly labeled on the back with Artist's name, medium, and Title of painting.
RECEIVING AND PICK UP: All entries must be delivered and picked up at Cochise College Benson . Center. Drop off art work on ThursdayMarch 1st, between 1 p.m.
and 6 p.m. Collect paintings after the show on Thursday, March 30th
between 1 p.m. and 6 p.m.
Note! All artwork shall hang for the duration of the show. If you are
unable to pick up your work on March 30th, contact Linda Stacy--
520 686 0090 (lastacy43@gmail.com) to make other arrangements.
SECURITY/LIABILITY: The San Pedro River Arts Council and Cochise College Benson Center will exercise all reasonable precautions to prevent damage to, or loss of,
art work; however, the artist must ultimately assume all risks for his work
Artists are required to sign a liability waiver when making entries.
SHOW DIVISIONS: The show will be divided into four separate divisions.
Artists will choose their division. There will be no cross entries.
YOUTH (18 and under)
NOVICE (for beginning artists)
INTERMEDIATE
ADVANCED/PROFESSIONAL (You know who you are...)
AWARDS: . "Best of Show" winner will receive a rosette and $100 cash prize..
“Best of Division” winners will receive a rosette and $50 cash prize.
We will also be awarding cash prizes (in addition to ribbons) within each Division-
of $20, $15, and $10 to 1st , 2nd, and 3rdplace winners of the various media groups .
*** MEDIA CATEGORIES: Oil & Acrylic; “Wet” media (watercolor, gouache, pen a& ink); “Dry” media
(pastels, charcoal, graphite); “Mixed media;” and “Other” (hangable wood, glass ceramics, beadwork, etc.)
BE SURE TO NOTE THE MEDIUM OF EACH PIECE ON YOUR ENTRY FORM
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Note: The judge’s decisions are FINAL
A “People’s Choice” Rosette and $50 cash prize will be presented at end of show.
SALES/COMMISSIONS: Artists will set prices for their own work. The San Pedro River Arts Council
will act as Intermediary to connect buyers and sellers. If the artist negotiates
a sale, the Arts Council is due a 20% commission on that sale. Price your
work accordingly!
Any work not for sale must be clearly marked NFS on the entry form.
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS—please contact Linda Stacy (lastacy43@gmail.com) 520 686 0090
If you would like a printable copy of the Entry Form click here
Gallery Hours
Tuesday through Friday 10 am to 4 pm
Saturday 10 am to 4 pm