Prospectus

2017 National Oil & Acrylic Painters’ Society Annual Juried Art Exhibition

National Oil and Acrylic Painters’
"Holiday Small Works"
Master/Signature and All Member Exhibition
November 13, 2017 to December 30, 2017
Cathy Kline Art Gallery, Parkville, MO

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Celebrating its "Holiday Small Works" Master/Signature and All Member Exhibition, the National Oil & Acrylic Painters’ Society (NOAPS) invites oil and acrylic painters from all across North America and International Artists to apply to our exhibit honoring the best in oil and acrylic painting. NOAPS has been showcasing the talents of oil and acrylic painters since 1991.

• This is a juried competition open to  ALL members of NOAPS. 

• There are 2 award divisions, Master/Signature and All Members.

• The annual membership is $50 and Current 2017 membership is required before entering. Membership can be paid when entering this exhibit through Juried Art Services, or through the Membership Link at https://www.noaps.org

The Grand Opening Reception will be November 18th, 2017 at Cathy Kline Gallery, in Parkville, MO (Kansas City area). The judge of the event, NOAPS Master, Hebe Brooks will provide a demonstration during the opening event, as well as guest artist demonstrations will take place during the opening weekend.

• There will be approximately $10,000 in Cash and Merchandise Awards for this prestigious event.

Exhibition dates: November 13, 2017 to December 30, 2017 at:
                              Cathy Kline Gallery, Parkville, MO (Kansas city area)
Application Dates: May 20, 2017 - September 10, 2017
Notification Date:  September 26, 2017

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All NOAPS Members: 18 years of age or older residing in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Other International artists may apply but please take into consideration shipping and custom fees since this is a gallery show.  

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All entries will be submitted via Juried Art Services (JAS) www.juriedartservices.com.  JAS is a free service and provides a comprehensive ‘Help’ menu.  NOAPS is also available to help with procedural problems. 

• Email: Membership@NOAPS.org for assistance.

• Digital files should be saved in universal .jpeg format for JAS entry and should be between 1400 pixels and 4000 pixels longest dimension at 300PPI (pixels per inch).

• Art work must be original two dimensional with mediums limited to OIL and ACRYLIC paints and completed in the last three (3) years and not previously accepted in any other NOAPS National Exhibit or NOAPS Online Top 150. 

• Maximum size of the art excluding frame shall not exceed 12” x 16” or 200 sq inches and shall not be smaller than 6 x 6" or 36 sq inches

• All artwork should be original and created from conception to completion by the artist.  Work that is copied from other artist’s work, copied from published photos, or photos taken by someone other than the artist will not be accepted.  Paintings created in an instructional setting will also not be eligible.  

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Current 2017 NOAPS membership of $50 is required if you are not currently a member pay the membership fee through the membership link at https://www.noaps.org/join-us or when entering this exhibit.

• The annual membership includes many other benefits and it is valid from April 1st to March 31st of each year. 

• To verify if you are a current 2017 NOAPS Member, please check our Members Directory Page. A 2017 will be listed after your name if you are a current member 2017. If not, please include membership at the time of entry. Check the NOAPS Members Directory in our website under the Members Tab.

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The fee to enter is $20 for the first image and $10 for each additional image UP TO A MAXIMUM OF 5 IMAGES.

• Example: maximum of five (5) entries= $60 plus current 2017 NOAPS membership if not already paid. Payment may be made by Pay Pal or Credit Card.

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HEBE BROOKS
A Biographical Sketch

Hebe Brooks grew up in the windy and cold land of Patagonia but began traveling at an early age. Her first college degree with an emphasis in world cultures led her to travel extensively and to work in different parts of the world visiting art museums and archaeological sites from Europe to the Far East and all through the Americas.  A second college degree in Fine Arts-Studio Painting and Art History from the University of Houston with the banner carrier distinction for the School of Art consolidated her devotion to art. Further training as a docent for the Museum of Fine Arts Houston has led her to appreciate different art styles from the perspective of curators, viewers and as an artist.
Hebe is a current member of several artists’ associations and she has received numerous international and national awards in all genre – Still Life, landscapes and portraiture. Her art has been exhibited in galleries throughout the United States and it is part of public and private collections.
Art writers have recognized Hebe’s work in several publications including catalogs, art books, and art magazines such as the International Artist Magazine, Southwest Art Magazine and American Art Collector.

Hebe is a Master Artist of the National Oil & Acrylic Painters’ Society (NOAPS) and she currently resides in Texas with her family.

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Each entry is reviewed and scored by an independent jury panel.  The Jurying panel will consist of a minimum of 5 NOAPS Master Artists or Signature Members.  The panel selects paintings for the exhibit based on the quality and individual mastery of the medium.

MPORTANT: Jurors in the panel make selections based on the image entered (make sure the image depicts a true representation of the painting). Jurors score the image only and do not see any information about the artist.

NOAPS “HOLIDAY SMALL WORKS,
MASTER/SIGNATURE & ALL MEMBER” AWARDS

The total awards will approximate $10,000 in cash and sponsor merchandise.  Cash Awards include: Best of Show $2,000, and 1st, 2nd and 3rd place cash awards in the two different categories (Master/Signatures) and (Associates.) 

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Artists selected for the 2017 Holiday Small Works Exhibition will be notified by email from Juried Art Services. An up to date email address is essential for notification. 

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Upon receipt of the accepted paintings at the exhibit location, NOAPS and The Cathy Kline Gallery retain the right to refuse to display and/or allow award judging due to: technical inaccuracy, misrepresentation, inadequate framing, or damage from improper packaging.  NOAPS strongly recommends Strong Boxes from Airfloat Systems or MasterPak. Both companies are NOAPS Sponsors and they provide a 20% discount to NOAPS members). Similar shipping container can also be accepted.  All art received and displayed will not be returned until after the exhibit has closed.

IMPORTANT: Once accepted, failure to send the accepted artwork to the exhibit will result on a two (2) year disqualification period for the artist. If the artwork is sold after acceptance but before shipping it to the exhibit, commission should be paid to the art gallery.

Selected paintings will be showcased on www.NOAPS.org, in the NOAPS Blog, and in NOAPS Social Media.  By entering, entrants are consenting to having a reproduction of their work used for promotion of the NOAPS Exhibits. You are confirming the work entered is your own and copyrighted images incorporated in your work have not been used.

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All entries must be for sale. Paintings of all price ranges are accepted. Entrants price their work and should closely represent the established market value of the artist’s work. The price entered on the Juried Artist Services application form will be the price for the duration of the exhibit. 

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Every reasonable care will be exercised with all artwork.  NOAPS, The Cathy Kline Gallery, and any other organization or individual connected with the exhibition will not be responsible for loss or damage of artwork, please make sure your own insurance covers against loss or damage. By entering this exhibit, the applicant agrees to the terms and conditions of the prospectus.

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The artist will receive 55% of the selling price, with the remainder split at 45% to the hosting gallery, Cathy Kline Gallery, Parkville, MO.  

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Once your art is accepted into the Holiday Small Works Exhibit 2017, please follow the shipping instructions carefully. Full shipping instructions will be provided with acceptance letters. All shipping charges to and from the Cathy Kline Gallery are the responsibility of the artist.  We recommend insuring your work before shipping. 

• All Artwork must include in the shipping container:  repaid return shipping label plus $15 check made payable to Cathy Kline Gallery for unpacking, displaying/repacking and arranging for return shipping.
• Hand deliveries must also include a $15 handling fee.  

IMPORTANT: Shipping from OUTSIDE the USA must be shipped FREE DOMICILE or they will not be accepted. International artists please check all shipping restrictions and custom regulations before entering this exhibit. All Duties and Taxes must be paid by the artist

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Applications Dates: May 20, 2017 - September 10, 2017

Notifications: September 26, 2017

Award Judge : NOAPS Master, Hebe Brooks

Opening Weekend Programs: November 17 - 19th, 2017

Exhibit Grand Opening Reception: Saturday, November 18, 2017: Cathy Kline Gallery, Parkville MO

Exhibit Closing: December 30, 2017

Your participation and support of the
NATIONAL OIL & ACRYLIC PAINTERS’ SOCIETY
is greatly appreciated. We wish you success in this event and
may all your art career goals be met!

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Please email to Membership@NOAPS.org 

The National Oil & Acrylic Painter’s Society