EIGHTH ANNUAL SOUTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA ART EXHIBITION Sponsored by the SOUTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS, INC. Funded in part by the Pennsylvania Partners in the Arts

DECEMBER 6, 2003 through FEBRUARY 8, 2004 Entry Deadline Expired watch for a prospectus for a new May 2003 regional exhibition sponsored by the Southwestern Pennsylvania Council for the Arts, Inc. and the West Overton Museums

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Recognized as a leading art exhibition... The Eighth Annual Southwestern Pennsylvania Regional Art Exhibition will continue its mission to promote the true bounty of our region…our Artists! This year we are proud to announce that the exhibition will be hosted by the Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art, Ligonier, Pennsylvania. With this combined effort, we feel assured this year’s exhibition will continue to not only feature, but bring additional recognition to the region’s outstanding artists.

You are cordially invited to attend the opening of the
EIGHTH ANNUAL
SOUTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA
REGIONAL ART EXHIBITION
Saturday evening, December 6, 2003
6:30 pm to8:30 pm
Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art
One Boucher Lane
Route 711 South
Ligonier, Pennsylvania

ENTRY INFORMATION AND GUIDELINES
EXHIBITION 2003 SCHEDULE

JUROR—NEIL R. DREIBELBIS, ARTIST/PHOTOGRAPHER
     A native of Pennsylvania, a graduate of Kutztown University, studied on the graduate level at Skidmore College, Art Students League in New York City, Western Michigan University, the International Art & Music Workshop in Lausanne, Switzerland, and the University of Alaska. He has been the recipient of numerous scholarships and has taught not only in this country but in England, France, Mexico, Greece, Egypt and Italy.
    Neil states his work is based on emotions, feelings, and personal reactions to experiences. Another influence he finds to be a counter balance in his work is the rapid changes in technology. Although his present work is abstract in subject, he retains an understanding appreciation of all fields of artistic endeavors. His work appears in many private and corporate collections including the Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art.

ELIGIBILITY
This exhibition is open to all artists ages 21 and older who reside in the following southwestern PA counties: Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Bedford, Blair, Butler, Cambria, Clarion, Clearfield, Fayette, Greene, Indiana, Jefferson, Lawrence, Mercer, Somerset, Venango, Washington, Westmoreland.

MEDIA
Artists may submit up to three entries in any two or three dimensional media including photography.
Entries must meet the following requirements:

A.    Entry must not exceed 60” in any direction. (Including framing)
B.    Total weight must not exceed 200 pounds.
C.    All entries must be ready for exhibition. Pictures must be ready to hang, and sculptures should stand securely.

All entries must be:
A.    Original—conceived and rendered by the entrant alone.
B.    If a photo is used as source material, it must be taken by the artist and not infringing on any copyright.
C.    Not conceived and executed in a workshop or class setting with instructor supervision.
D.    Work must have been created in the past three years.

ENTRY FEES
A $28.00 non-refundable entry fee (US funds only) must accompany slides. Make checks payable to: SPCA. Your entry fee will automatically entitle you to a one year membership in the Southwestern Pennsylvania Council for the Arts. This membership makes you eligible to take advantage of tours to area museums, openings and also a newsletter. As we grow we hope to expand these benefits.

SLIDE ENTRIES
Each artist may submit three entries. For two dimensional work, submit one slide per piece. For three dimension work or sculpture, four slides per piece, showing all sides, may be submitted. Slides must be 35mm and in color. Glass or over-sized slides will not be accepted.

Slides must be labeled
Artist’s name, Title, “Top,” image size (H” x W”), medium and an indicator to mark the bottom left corner. Ensure that only the entered piece is visible, with all other objects cropped out of the slide with silver mylar photo-masking tape. Only one piece from the three submitted by each artist can be juried into the exhibit. Slide of accepted work will be retained and become the property of the Southwestern Pennsylvania Council for the Arts or the Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art. Slides not accepted will be returned in the SASE (self-addressed, stamped envelope with appropriate postage) with a notification card.

The quality of your slides is important. An under or overexposed image may affect the juror’s decision.

CONDITIONS
The Southwestern Pennsylvania Council for the Arts or the Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art will not be responsible for loss or damage to works while in transit or during exhibition. Entries not complying with requirements may be denied jurying or exhibition. Entrants failing to deliver accepted works may be denied entry to future exhibits. Juror shall have sole and final decision on the selections and awards.
   
DELIVERY AND RETURN OF ARTWORK
All accepted work must be delivered to the Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art, Ligonier, Pennsylvania on November23 and 24 between the hours of 11 am and 5 pm. All artwork must remain on display throughout the exhibition until February 8, 2004. The artist or representative must present proper ID to retrieve the work. When the work may be retrieved and directions to the museum will be included along with the notification of acceptance.

DEADLINE
Entries must be postmarked by September 22, 2003.

ACCEPTED ENTRIES
All 2D entries must be suitably framed and wired for hanging. Mats must be white, cream or gray; liner mats may be colored. All accepted works must be ready to install. Inadequate framing/construction results in disqualification for exhibit and ineligibility for insurance coverage. A Southwestern Pennsylvania Council for the Arts or the Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art representative will decide if work is suitable for exhibition.

INSURANCE AND LIABILITY
All work will be insured by the Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art while in the gallery. The Southwestern Pennsylvania Council for the Arts or the Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art is not responsible for any damage to work during transit.

SALE OF WORK
Artists will be notified of any work sold. A 25% commission will be retained by the Southwestern Pennsylvania Council for the Arts. Work will not be released before the exhibition closes.

ADDRESS
Mail all entries to:
The Southwestern Pennsylvania Council for the Arts
315 North Maple Ave
Greensburg, PA 15601

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