2013 National Oil & Acrylic Painters’ Society Annual Juried Art Exhibition
“Best of America” Art Exhibition Prospectus
Since 1991, the National Oil & Acrylic Painters’ Society (NOAPS) has been showcasing the remarkable talents of thousands of oil and acrylic painters. NOAPS along with the Dunnegan Gallery of Fine Art and The Vine Gallery invite oil and acrylic painters to submit original work for the Best of America 2013 Exhibition. OVER $5,000 in Cash and Sponsor Awards
October 13-27, 2013—Dunnegan Gallery of Fine Art, Bolivar, MO
November 2-20, 2013 The Vine Wine Bar & Gallery Osage Beach/Lake of the Ozarks, MO
Application Window: February 19 –August 16, 2013
Notification Date: September 1, 2013
ARTIST ELIGIBILITY: All living artists 18 years of age or older with a United States return shipping address who create original art in oil and/or acrylic mediums
SPECIFICATIONS
1. Art work must be Original, with mediums limited to oil and acrylic paints and completed January 2010 or later
2. Maximum size excluding frame shall not exceed 1200 square inches (EX: 30 X 40” = 1200 square inches)
ENTRY PROCEDURES
1. All entries will be submitted via Juried Art Services (JAS) www.juriedartservices.com a. Digital files should be saved in universal .jpeg format for JAS entry b. Images should be between 1400 pixels and 4000 pixels longest dimension at 300PPI (pixels per inch) c. JAS is a free service and provides a comprehensive ’help’ menu d. NOAPS is also available to help with procedural problems
SELECTION PROCESS: Each entry is reviewed and scored by an independent jury panel composed of artists, art educators, patrons, and art collectors. The panel of jurors select paintings for the exhibit based on the quality and individual mastery of the medium. IMPORTANT: The jurors make selections based on viewing the image ( make sure the image depicts a true representation of the painting). Jurors see ONLY the image and DO NOT see any information about the artist
The National Oil & Acrylic Painter’s Society—NOAPSociety USA P.O. Box 676, Osage Beach, MO 65065-0676 noaps1991_usa@noaps.org Page 1 of 4
Annual Membership April 1, 2013 –March 31, 2014
The Annual NOAPS Membership fee of $50 provides members all associated benefits and includes submitting 2 art images in the Best of America competition. If members wish to enter more than 2 images, the following applies: an additional $10 for the 3rd, 4rd, and 5th image: 3 images=$60- 4 images=$70 and for the maximum of 5 images =$80 Payment may be made by Pay Pal or Credit Card.
NOAPS “BEST OF AMERICA” AWARDS
BEST OF SHOW: $3,500
BEST LANDSCAPE: $500
BEST STILL LIFE: $500
BEST PORTRAIT: $500
PEOPLE CHOICE: $500
Numerous Supplier Awards Provided by Airfloat Systems, Ampersand Art Supply, Blick Art Materials, Cheap Joe’s Art Stuff, Jack Richeson & Co. Inc., M. Graham & Co., Savior-Faire, Utrecht, and others to be announced
* Best of Show is a CASH Award
SELECTION NOTIFICATION: Artists selected for the 2013 Best of America will be notified by email from Juried Artist Services. NOAPS will also provide acceptance notification via email. An up to date email address is essential for notification! Shipping instructions are provided with the acceptance notification. A processing and handling fee of $25.00 per box and a prepaid return shipping label (UPS or FEDX) must be included with the art container. Hand deliveries must also include the $25 handling
ART ACCEPTED FOR THE EXHIBIT: Upon receipt of accepted paintings at the exhibit location, NOAPS retains the right to refuse any painting for display and judging due to: technical inaccuracy, misrepresentation, inadequate framing or damage from improper packaging. NOAPS strongly recommends Strong Boxes from Airfloat Systems or similar shipping containers. Airfloat Systems provides a 20% discount to NOAPS Members. All art received and displayed for the 2013 Exhibit WILL NOT be returned until after the exhibit has closed.
SALES AND LIABILITY: 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. When a piece of art sells, the artist will be paid 60% of the sale price. NOAPSociety deducts a 20% donation (tax deductible to the artist). The hosting gallery is paid a 20% commission for the transactions attributed to the exhibition. Upon acceptance, images become the property of the NOAPSociety, which retains the rights to reproduce the images, for promotional or educational purposes only. All reasonable care will be exercised with all artwork, however, the NOAPSociety, hosting facilities, organizations or individuals assume no responsibility and shall not be held liable for damage while work is being exhibited or in transit. Artists are responsible for the safety and payments of various methods of shipment.
Please contact NOAPS at noaps1991_usa@noap.org with questions related to membership and ‘2013 Best of America’ entry procedures
ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES FOR NOAPS MEMBERS
Each 2013 member receives the Annual Best of America catalog. The catalog is also provided to those attending NOAPS Exhibits/Functions and provided to our sponsors and patrons. NOAPS works with publications that focus on the arts to obtain reduced rates. Information and rates on advertising opportunities in the 2013 NOAPS Best of America Exhibit catalog and other publications will be available by April 1, 2013. Updates and additional information will be provide on NOAPS Facebook and www.noaps.org
APPLICATION REVIEW
1. Event Dates: October 13–November 20, 2013
2. Application Window: Monday February 25–August 16, 2013
3. Notification Date: September 1, 2013
4. Submit images to Juried Art Services
5. The Exhibit selections are based only on the image (s) submitted a. Images should be .jpeg format between 1400 pixels and 4000 pixels longest dimension at 300PPI (pixel per inch) b. A great painting deserves the best image representation possible
6. Maximum painting size excluding frame is 1200 square inches (EX 30x40 = 1200 square inches
7. Each painting container shipped to the Dunnegan Gallery is to include: Prepaid return (FEDX or UPS) postage and a check to NOAPS of $25 for handling
8. Each painting container hand delivered to the Dunnegan Gallery is to include: $25 Handling Fee
9. Shipping instructions will be provided with an acceptance email from Juried Artist Services (JAS)
10. Keep your contact information current with JAS and NOAPS for event notifications
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 !!
Please contact NOAPS at noaps1991_usa@noap.org with questions related to membership and ‘2013 Best of America’ entry procedures
3 Day Workshop in Conjunction with the 2013 Best of America Exhibit By Phil Starke
October 14-15-16 2013 at the Dunnegan Gallery of Art –Bolivar, MO Entry form available on www.noaps.org
Focus: Composing and Mixing Color from Photographs.
We will be looking at the thought process of mixing color to come up with color that works instead of just coping what you see. We will also learn to compose from a photograph, simplifying shape and detail. The workshop will include 2 demonstrations a day and individual attention.
Cost: $ 285.00 per student
OILS OR ACRYLICS
TITANIUM WHITE
CADMIUM YELLOW LIGHT
YELLOW OCHRE
CADMIUM ORANGE HUE
CADMIUM RED LIGHT HUE
VENETIAN RED OR INIDAN RED
ALIZARIN CRIMSON
DIOXIZINE PURPLE
ULTRAMARINE BLUE
CERELUAN BLUE HUE
VIRIDIAN
BRUSHES
WHITE OIL BRISTLE BRUSHES
FILBERTS OR FLATS #2, 4, 6, 8
#8 ROUND SABLE OR SYNTHETIC SABLE
OTHER SUPPLIES
PALETTE, PAPER OR WOODEN
MEDIUM SIZE PAINTING KNIFE
CANVAS OR CANVAS BOARDS: 6x8 8X10, 9X12, AT LEAST 6
PAINT THINNER (gamsol or turponoid or Mona Lisa paint thinner. Please don’t bring paint thinner from a hardware store)
Phil Starke Phil grew up in a military family where he spent several years in Europe and was influenced by all the architecture and museums he was able to see. He attended the American Academy of Art in Chicago where he studied figure painting and drawing.
After living and painting in the mid west for a number of years he and his family moved to Tucson AZ. The southwest, with its vast resources of subject matter is a great inspiration for his work. Phil takes several painting trips a year through out the southwest as well as Montana, Wyoming, and Colorado.
Aside from the pure joy and excitement of painting his surroundings, Phil’s goal in painting is to try and reflect some of the God’s glory in his creation.
Galleries: Settlers West Gallery Legacy Gallery American Legacy Gallery
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