Prospectus

American Impressionist Society 17 ^th Annual National Juried Exhibition

September 29 through October 30, 2016

Hosted by:

Howard/Mandville Gallery
120 Park Lane, Suite D ∙ Kirkland, Washington
www.howardmandville.com

Judge of Awards: Calvin Liang, AIS Master

List of events/schedules will be available on the AIS Website as events are confirmed.

Our goal: “To promote the appreciation of American Impressionism through exhibitions, workshops and other media.”

Membership is open to American Impressionist artists who are legal US residents, US citizens living abroad or anyone who wishes to support American Impressionism. You must be a member (legal US resident) to enter the exhibition. To join online or to download mail-in membership form visit www.americanimpressionistsociety.org. AIS is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation.

AWARDS - Over $60,000 in Awards

• Best of Show $12,000
• Second Place $8,000
• Third Place $4,000
• William Schultz Award for Oils $1,000
• Dickinson Signature Award $1,000
• President’s Choice Award $1,000
• Award of Excellence for Water Media $1,000
• Award of Excellence for Pastel $1,000
• Southwest Art Award of Excellence $3380
• American Art Collector Award of Excellence $3400
• Fine Art Connoisseur Award of Excellence $3995
• Plus over $18,000 in Corporate and Merit Awards including Artists Choice Award

ELIGIBILITY/REQUIREMENTS: There can be no exceptions to deadlines, specifications or rules.

MEMBERSHIP: Must be a current (or new) member of AIS (must be a legal US resident) to be eligible to enter. 2016 membership dues of $50 must be paid prior to entering. To join online or to download a mail-in membership form, visit www.americanimpressionistsociety.org.

MEDIUM: Oil, Pastel, Acrylic, Watercolor or Gouache. No mixed media, photography, digital or any other media.

Work must be original, impressionistic in style,must have been completed within the last three years and may not have been exhibited in a previous AIS show. Work done in class and/or under the guidance of an instructor is not eligible for entry.

SIZE & QTY: Paintings must be no larger than 900 square inches (excluding frame). To determine square inches, multiply length x width (example: 24x36=864 or 30x30=900). Two paintings may be submitted. Maximum of one painting per artist may be accepted into show.

FRAMING: Work must be suitably framed in a fine art gallery-quality wood frame, wired and ready for hanging. No metal frames, gallery wrap canvases or sawtooth hangers. Unsuitable or damaged framing will disqualify. Repair or replacement of frame is financial responsibility of artist. AIS and Gallery are not responsible for damage caused by works framed with glass. Plexiglass is recommended.

LIABILITY & AGREEMENT: All entries will be made at the risk of the entrant. Care and caution will be exercised in the handling of all art work. Neither AIS nor Gallery may be held responsible for loss or damage. Artists are responsible for insuring their work during transit. Gallery will provide Insurance on all works in the show while they are on the gallery premises; that covers all contingencies at wholesale value of the artwork. Digital images are assumed to be accurate representations of the entrant’s original artworks. Artwork that differs markedly from the submitted image will be disqualified. The artist retains copyright to his/her image(s), however, by submitting to this show, artist agrees to AIS's use of the images for publicity (including future AIS event promotion) and archival purposes. Submission of entries and entry fee constitute agreement with all conditions set forth in this prospectus.

SALES COMMISSION: Artist 50%, Gallery 50%. All work MUST be for sale and must be priced according to your standard pricing. No price changes will be accepted once you have submitted your entry. An artist who withdraws an entry after acceptance into the exhibition shall not be eligible to enter any AIS exhibition for the two succeeding years. Any accepted work which is presold MUST be included in the show. Gallery commission applies.

ENTRY FEE: $48 for one painting or $58 for two paintings, to be paid with credit card on Juried Art Services site.

ONLINE ENTRY: All entries must be submitted online at www.juriedartservices.com

ADVERTISING: Our Publication Sponsors, Southwest Art, American Art Collector, Fine Art Connoisseur and Plein Air Magazine will offer all AIS members special group advertising rates for October issues. Participation is encouraged and recommended.

2016 AIS SHOW CALENDAR
Please mark these dates on your calendar. No exceptions can be made. Exhibition begins September 29 and ends October 30, 2016.

OTHER SHOW EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES

Calvin Liang AISM Workshop
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from nationally recognized instructor and AIS Master, Calvin Liang! Complete workshop description and registration form available on the AIS website.

AIS All Member Paintout
Be sure to bring your painting gear and join us for an all member paintout on Saturday, October 1st. Location and details will be available on the AIS website. Sponsored by Southwest Art Magazine.

Other Events to be Announced Soon!
We have several other exciting events, including some lectures you won’t want to miss, currently being planned, so please check the AIS website for details to come. Lodging information will also be available on the website.

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