Waterloo Watercolor Group
41st Spring Member Exhibit Prospectus
North Hills Gallery, 2018

 The member exhibit features at least one painting by each artist entering. Show Chairs: Helen Green helengreen@earthlink.net 713 385-0644 Lynn Zwern lynnzpl@gmail.com 512 784-2320 Assistant Show Chair: Shevawn Eisman shevawn@aol.com 512 423-2611 Juror: Frank Eber "The best reason for entering shows is sharing genuine feelings and ideas without the need to please peers or look for acceptance and reward. Ironically, once art comes from that deeper place, all the accolades just arrive without trying." Awards for Member Exhibition First $350 Second $250 Third $200 Eight merit awards $30 each Location of exhibition Corridor of Art Gallery 700 Lavaca St. Austin TX 78701 Show hours: Mon-Friday 9-5 Closed Saturday and Sunday Calendar Friday, February 1 Online entry opens via WWG's Website. See specs in requirements Saturday, February 9 5pm Deadline for entry form , jpegs and fee. Saturday, Feb 16, Notification of accepted paintings if more than one entered. Single entry will be automatically accepted. Sunday, March 31 12:30 Deliver framed paintings to Apache Shores Hall, 14919 General Williamson Drive, Lakeway for awards selection by Frank Eber. 2:30 to 3:00 Pick up paintings after judging. Demo by Frank Eber 3:00 t0 5:00 Monday, April 29 11:00 Deliver paintings to Corridor of Arts (parking pass for members staying to help hang) Reception to be announced. Monday, July 1, 10:00 Strike Pick up paintings from COA Changes for Spring show Entry fee: First entry is free. $20 for additional 2-3 entries. Framing Mats may be the choice of the entrant. Frames all colors accepted but molding no wider than 2 1/2" and non ornate. Maximum width of 42". All paintings with framed size exceeding 11x14 must have acrylic glazing. Glass is allowed for works 11x14 or smaller. 

Location of exhibition: North Hills Gallery, 7050 Village Center Dr, Austin, TX 78731
Show Hours: Mon-Thurs 9-5, Fri 9-12, Sun 8:30-1.
 

Calendar

Dates	Notices
Saturday, August 18, 2018	Online entry opens via WWG’s website. See specs in Requirements
Saturday, September 1, 2018 at 5pm	Deadline to submit entries for the show- up to 3 entries max
Monday, September 10, 2018	Notification to artists of accepted paintings
Saturday, September 29, 2018 at 10 am	Deliver framed paintings to, North Hills Gallery.  Jurist Alexis Lavine will review work and designate awards
Sunday September 30, 2018 at 1:00 pm	2nd Annual WWG General Meeting
Sunday September 30, 2018 at 2:00 pm	Alexis Lavine free demo
Monday October 1- Thursday October 4, 2018	Alexis Lavine workshop
Sunday October 7, 2018 at 12:15-1:30 pm	Reception at North Hills Gallery
Monday, October 29, 2018 10am	Strike, pick up paintings from North Hills Gallery

Awards for Members’ Juried Exhibit

First $350
Second $250
Third $200
Eight Merit Awards

Entry Fee

Due with entry form: $30 for up to 3 paintings
Fees may be paid via WWG’s website’s PayPal or by
Checks payable to WWG and sent to Genevieve Holland, 8104 Asmara Dr, Austin, TX 78750
North Hills Gallery asks for a 10% donation of any sales which is handled by the artist

Please Read Entry Requirements Carefully

All entries must be received through the submission form on the Waterloo Watercolor website. And not sent via email. The file should be a jpg, 1500 pixels on the longest side, and not to exceed 2 MB.  Label file as YOUR NAME_TITLE_SIZE HxW (example: SandraCarlton_Masterpiece_H20xW15.jpg)
The exhibit is open to all WWG current members in good standing. To join or renew membership for 2018, go to waterloowatercolor.org under membership.

• Members may submit up to three paintings.  Diptychs, triptychs or polyptychs are considered separate one entry only if they are contained within one frame.
• Paintings must be original in concept, not copies of work or photographs of others, not completed in a class or workshop.
• Paintings should have been completed within the last two years.
• Paintings must not have objectionable content to the venue or show chairs.  WWG reserves the right to refuse any work that does not conform to the Entry Requirements.
• All accepted paintings must remain hanging for the entire duration of the exhibition. Buyers may pick up purchased paintings only after the exhibit closes. Sales shall be handled by the individual artist. Please inform the show chair of a sale.
• As an entrant, you are agreeing to the stated rules and requirements and give permission to WWG to photograph and display your accepted paintings on the WWG website and/or promotional materials.

Media   Acceptable painting media include watercolor, gouache, acrylics, egg tempera and casein paints as well as watercolor pencils, crayons and water-soluble inks.  Mediums, gels, gesso and other painting supplements may be used. Pastels, gold and silver leafing are acceptable as long as water-based media is dominant.  No water-based oils. Collage is acceptable using hand-painted white papers painted with water-based media.

Substrates   Acceptable papers/supports include cotton rag, oriental papers, synthetic paper (YUPO), and any kind of coated paper or board.  No commercially colored or printed papers allowed.

 Framing Requirements : Presentation is as important as the painting. Frames, mats, acrylic, backing and wiring must be clean, neat, secure and follow these guidelines:

• Mats, if used, must be white, off white, or pale neutral. One narrow colored liner may be used. Mats are recommended.
• Acceptable frames include metal or wood non-ornate frames in black, white, gold, silver, bronze, pewter, or dark colors and wood stains. Frames should be no wider than 2.5 inches.
• The maximum frame size is 42 inches in width due to venue space and weight.
• Every painting must be under acrylic (like Plexiglas).  No glass due to safety and venue rules.
• Paintings must be wired from side-to-side with screw-in hangers. D-rings recommended. No saw-tooth hangers. When hanging, stretched wire should be 3" from the top of the frame.
• Labels from this prospectus should be placed in the upper left corner on the back of each painting.
  

Exhibitions will be juried by Alexis Lavine who will be knowledgeable in the WWG’s entry guidelines, and her decisions will be accepted as final. Every effort will be made to allow the juror to work without undue influence.

Due care will be used in handling the artist's work.  WWG will not be responsible for the theft, loss or damage to works submitted.

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