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Yosemite Western Artists - Exhibits
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35th Annual Tri-County Competition and Exhibition
The Tri-County Exhibition has been ongoing for over 30 years, and is open to both YWA members and non-members throughout California.
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The 35th Annual Tri-County Open Art Competition and Exhibition was a rousing success! Thanks to everyone who volunteered their time to make the show happen, and to the artists for their enthusiastic participation.
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The exhibit was held from March 11th thru 19th at STELLAR GALLERY in Oakhurst. The Tri-County is YWA's most important show of the year. Please show your support by entering and attending the show in 2007!
GENERAL INFORMATION
( Please note that specific information will change in 2007. )
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AWARDS The Tri-County offers cash award for Best of Show and first place in major categories.
THE VENUE Since 2005, the show has taken place at STELLAR GALLERY located at Gallery Row in Oakhurst. The gallery offers a well-lit professional showroom with hanging space for approximately 100 works.
GENERAL GUIDELINES The Show includes works in ten categories including painting, 3D ( sculpture and ceramics ), mixed-media, photography, and computer art. 2D Works must be framed and ready to hang. Works with special needs for proper display must have any special fixtures provided by the artist.
FEES Entrants are charged a fee per entry. Members benefit from reduced entry fees.
YWA Members may enter up to four works with an 8.00 fee per entry.
Non-members may enter up to 2 works with an 18.00 fee per entry.
COMMISSION YWA receives 20% of proceeds on sales.
SALES Sales are handled through Stellar Gallery. The gallery is responsible for all customer transactions, and for paying the artist.
RECEIVING and PICK-UP Works must be delivered to Stellar Gallery between Noon and 5 PM on Wednesday and Thursday March 8th and 9th. Entry Forms can be picked up at Williams Gallery West in Oakhurst, or at Stellar Gallery during receiving. Works will be accepted on a first come / first serve basis. The show will be limited to 100 works on display. Works must be picked up on Sunday, March 19th from 3:00-5:00 pm or on Monday March 20th From Noon to 5PM - PLEASE NOTE! A $5 late fee will be charged for each piece not retrieved by 5:00 PM on Monday.
RECEPTION The opening reception will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 PM on Saturday, March 11th. A Chamber of Commerce Mixer for the Oakhurst Area Chamber of Commerce will also be held on Friday March 17th.
FOOD Participants are asked to contribute a pot-luck dish for the reception on Saturday and/or the Chamber Mixer the following Friday.
DOCENTS / SALES STAFF Stellar Gallery Will provide sales staff Firday Saturday and Sunday. YWA will be providing docents for Wednesdays and Thursdays. Please contact Ellen Hurst to volunteer.
SECURITY The owners of Stellar Gallery are aware that the work is valuable, and will take precautions to insure that nothing gets up and walks away. The gallery has an alarm system.
INSURANCE Contact Larry Ballew for more information regarding coverage for loss or damage.
PROMOTION The show and the reception are covered by the Sierra Star, and are promoted on the Oakhurst Area Chamber of Commerce and the YWA websites.
FURTHER DISCUSSION The show is a work in progress. The floor is open for further discussion and refinement at the next YWA meeting at Gertrude School.
contact person:
Ellen Hurst
Phone: 559-658-8343
E-mail: ellen@westercorp.com
