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'Arizona Treasures' 3rd Annual Juried Quad City Art Competition

Call Description
Open to members of Mountain Artists Guild and non-members in the local area around Prescott, AZ (Quad Cities); an online and in-gallery show. NOTE: You MUST enter your art submissions online on at: Arizona Treasures

Ideas for the theme or share your interpretation of an Arizona Treasure!
·   Flora and Fauna, Saguaro, Antelope, etc.
·   Sunsets, Grand Canyon, Thumb Butte, Courthouse Square
·   Copper, Turquoise, Gold Mines
·   Lakes, Falls, Canyons, Monuments
·   Culture and History, Petroglyphs, Ruins, Native American
·   Ghost Towns and Buried Treasure

Online Application Deadline Extended!: Start anytime and up until 8PM on Tuesday, December 27, 2022

Show Dates: January 11 through March 4, 2023

Gallery In-take January 8 and January 9, 2023
Upon acceptance, you will receive an email with a link to make an appointment time. Artwork must be delivered in person - no shipping permitted.

Entry Fees - up to 5 submissions per artist  - Pay by credit card on Arizona Treasures

Members: $20.00 for the first submission; $5.00 for all other submissions
Non-members:
$30.00 for the first submission; $7.50 for all other submissions
 
Categories 
1.       Original Paintings (Watercolor, Oil, Acrylic, Water media, Pastel, Color Pencils, Inks, Etchings, Mixed Media Collage, etc)
2.       Photography (all types of photography mediums)
3.       3-Dimensional Objects (sculpture, pottery/ceramics, woodworking, stone carving, mixed-media objects, mosaics, fiber arts, tilework, glass art, etc.) 
4.       Jewelry (100% handcrafted, metal, minerals, gems, beads, polymer clay, leather)

All submissions will be juried and either accepted or not accepted into the Gallery Show for final judging. Members are not guaranteed one submission in the show.
Prints of original paintings and other printed items such as tote bags, pouches, towels, etc. should not be entered.

Participation Rules 

1.      Submissions must be entered online using the ArtCall.org website.

2.       All art must be for sale and have been created in the last 3 years.

3.       Artwork accepted into previous 2022 Mountain Artists Guild shows is not eligible for submission.

4.       Artwork, in whole or in part, must be created solely by the artist.

5.       Artwork, in whole or in part, must not infringe on any copyright.

6.       Paintings or photographs of nudes or work inappropriate for family viewing will not be accepted. 

7.       Price your work to reflect the Guild's commission: Members- 25%; Non-members - 40%

8.       The minimum canvas or paper size for paintings or photographs is 11 by 14 inches; the maximum canvas or paper size is 36 by 48 inches. Heavy sculptures and other heavy 3-dimensional objects must be easily movable by members and be standalone (not on a wall). 

9.      Paintings and photographs may be framed or unframed provided unframed images are on gallery wrapped canvas a minimum of 3/4" thick or on metal. Please review our Gallery Standards here: Gallery Standards

10.     Once the awards have been announced, accepted entries will be on display in the Web Gallery for 3 months. Artists who enter this show are responsible for handling (packaging) and shipping of items sold online. Artists in the Web Gallery show must inform the Guild if they sell their work so that the Web Gallery is kept up-to-date.

Submission Instructions 
1.       Images of artwork should have no background/frame visible; artwork under glass should show no reflections, and be in the appropriate orientation.
2.       Images must represent the work accurately.   
3.       You may submit more than one image of paintings, photographs, 3-dimensional objects and jewelry to show different sides of the item or close-up detail. DO NOT SUBMIT different artwork in individual entries only photos for one piece.
4.       If photographing 3-dimensional objects or jewelry, place them on either a white or black non-textured background.                                                                              
5.       Images should be in JPG, PNG or PDF file format.
6.       The maximum file size for uploading is 4MB. If your image file size is greater than this, use a photo or image editing program to reduce the size of the image before uploading.
7.       Mountain Artists Guild reserves the right to reject artwork that is not photographed correctly and reflects poorly on the artist and the Guild.
 
Register Online at ArtCall.org
1.     If you do not have an account on ArtCall.org, register and apply online: Arizona Treasures. Ignore the request to create a portfolio web site should that message appear. Simply click on the ‘x’ in the top right of that screen to close it or click on ‘No thanks’.
2.     If you already have an account, sign on with your user name and password. If you forgot your password, request a new one.
3.     Provide the details requested to set up an account. 
4.     Click on ‘Add new submission’ to pay by credit card. Decide on how many submissions you will enter before you pay. NOTE: No refunds will be made if you pay for more submissions than you use.
5.     NOTE: If you want to add additional submissions after you paid for a specific number:

  • Enter your account again and click on ‘Add new submission’. 
  • Make sure you select how many new submissions you want to pay for in the ‘Pay for how many’ box. 
  • Click on Member or Non-member. You will not be charged the original entry fee again even though it looks like you will be. The system automatically calculates what you owe for the additional submissions. 
  • Select the credit/debit card you wish to use and click on ‘Submit payment charge’. NOTE: No refunds will be made if you pay for more submissions than you use.

Terms and Conditions
Read the Terms and Conditions on the ArtCall.org website for this competition.

Awards Ceremony & Reception 
January 13, 2023 - 5pm - 8pm at the Guild Main Gallery - Cash/non-cash awards at 6:00pm

Gallery Pick-up Deadline:
March 5- 12:00pm - 4:00pm
March 6 - 9:00am - 12:00pm

Location of Show and Other Information
Online for 3 months after awards announced 
Mountain Artists Guild Gallery – January 11 through March 4, 2023 at 228 N. Alarcon St., Prescott, AZ 86301

Questions?
If you have questions about this competition, contact: gallery@mountainartistsguild.org or call 928-445-2510.

Members Only: If you need help with submitting or photographing your work, contact: gallery@mountainartistsguild.org or 928-445-2510.