Entry Deadline
1 October
Notification of acceptance—no later than October 7
Art Delivery
Friday 9:30 AM to 11 AM
McGavick Conference Center, 4500 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood, WA
Call Shirley Petersen @ 253-582-8883 if this time frame is a problem. Awards Presentation
Sunday 5:00 PM
Pick Up Entries
Sunday 6:00 PM to 8 P.M. Professional and amateur artists residing in South Sound area who work in
two and three dimensional media are invited to participate in the annual Lakewood FAB Festival's ArtsFest at the McGavick Conference Center, 4500 Steilacoom Blvd. Submitting a completed, signed entry form constitutes permission to use the art/photography in Lakewood FAB Festival promotions and publicity. PHOTOGRAPHY/DIGITAL ART- Digital/pixel-based art prints and traditional photographs
FINE ARTS: Oil or acrylic - on canvas or board, water media - watercolor or acrylic on paper, pastel, mixed media, others to include drawing (graphite, colored pencil, etc.) original prints (woodcuts, monoprints, lithograph etching)
Three Dimensional Art - Will be accepted for exhibition but, due to historically low numbers of submissions, this category will not be judged for awards. We hope to eventually grow this category and present awards. IMPORTANT NOTE - Category Cancellation: Any judged category must receive a minimum of 9 entries from at least three individuals to trigger release of prize money. Any category receiving fewer than the minimum number of entries will cancel the entire category. Entry fees in any cancelled category will be refunded. Artists may elect to show their work as a non-judged category. Artists must be 18 years of age or older. Entry fee is $20.00 1st entry, $15.00 2nd entry, $10.00 3rd entry - nonrefundable. $5.00 per entry in the Miniature Art category. A check covering all submitted art must accompany the entry form and be received by the posted deadline. Checks should be made payable to Arts Festival Association. Entries must be entirely original works of art done by the entrant within the last five years. Artwork created under the supervision of an instructor is not eligible. Art work size limitation for 2D work will be no smaller than 8"x10" framed and not exceed 36" in any one dimension including frame and weighing under 30 lbs. In the Miniature Art category art works must be framed and not to exceed 36" sq. including frame. 3D work not to exceed 48x48x48" and weigh no more than 50 pounds. Computer art and inkjet prints accepted only for Photography or Computer Art categories. All 2-dimensional works must be framed. Wall-mounting hardware is not required as works will not be wall–mounted. Gallery wrapped art is acceptable. Three dimensional art must have its own pedestal. Enclose small works in a clear plastic case. All artwork must be hand delivered and picked up on schedule. No shipped items will be accepted. There will be no substitutions or withdrawals once the entry is accepted except as noted under MEDIA CATEGORIES, where cancelation of a category is deemed necessary. A quality JPG image must be submitted via email to [email protected] at time of entry. Include information identifying the artist and the art. Optionally you may send a CD with your entry packet. Your packet must include: entry form with contact info, art work info, signed liability form, a jpg image and check to cover all entries. Please mail to:
Shirley Petersen,
7408 71st Ave. SW,
Lakewood WA, 98498. Please include an email address for notification of acceptance. You may submit a telephone number that accepts text messages only if you do not have email. Entry fee must be in check form only. All information given on the original entry as to title, size and price will be accepted as final. No changes may be made once accepted into the show. Any sales of your art must be negotiated directly between the artist and buyer, so please be sure that your preferred contact information is on the entry. We reserve the right to reject upon arrival any artwork deemed unacceptable. Artwork must match the digital image or it will not be accepted. You will be notified if your entry is accepted. Regardless of the judge's decision, entry fees will not be returned unless the entire category is cancelled. Please direct questions regarding the various categories as follows:
Shirley Petersen, 253-582-8883, [email protected];
Photography - Ed Kane, [email protected]
Cash awards in any categories will depend on the number of entries received. The greater the participation, the greater the awards. $2,000.00 minimum total prize money will be awarded in first, second and third prizes in both art and photo/digital categories plus the overall People's Choice award. The winners will also be eligible for selection to display their art at the Lakewood City Hall at the Art Commission's discretion. Please copy and print this page, fill out and mail with payment to
Shirley Petersen, 7408 71st Ave. SW, Lakewood WA, 98498
Forms may be also be downloaded in pdf form from the Newsletter page. See "ArtsFest Application Form" or request a form by email. [email protected]
While every precaution will be taken to ensure that no damage occurs to the show entries, Lakewood Annual Film, Art & Book Festival, (FAB) its officers, directors or volunteers will not be responsible for loss or damage to artwork, however caused. It is suggested that each artist carry private insurance for their work. Winning entrants agree to allow FAB's ArtsFest to use the winning art and photography for marketing and public relations purposes. All other rights remain the ownership of the artist. Entry into the exhibition constitutes agreement with this understanding. I agree to the terms of this prospectus. Date______________
Print Name ______________________
Signature______________________________________
Each entry packet should be postmarked no later than October 1 and include:
1. Include a check equal to the total amount determined by the number of entries, $20.00 first entry, $15.00 for 2nd, $10.00 for 3rd.
$5.00 is the fee for each entry in the Miniature Art category
2. Send a digital copy of each entry (photo, art or sculpture to [email protected]
3. The entry form must be completed with info for each submission
4. The signed liability form (above)
5. The artist's contact information
6. A stamped self addressed envelope if no email address is available
Please attach name of art work and artist and contact information to the back of each work of art. Artist________________________________________
address_______________________________________
City_______________________WA Zip____________
Phone_____________________
Email____________________
Title
Image size____________________Framed size______________
Medium________________________Price framed____________
Title
Image size____________________Framed size______________
Medium________________________Price framed____________
Title
Image size____________________Framed size______________
Medium________________________Price framed____________
Miniature Title
Image size____________________Framed size______________
Medium________________________Price framed____________
Miniature Title
Image size____________________Framed size______________
Medium________________________Price framed____________
Artists are permitted to sell their art at the event, if done so with discretion. Pursuing sales is discouraged unless a visitor broaches the subject and/or expresses an interest in making a purchase. An expected donation of 10% of the sale price of each item sold during or as a result of it being displayed at ArtsFest should be made out to Arts Festival Association.
