The 93rd Annual Mid Summer Show

July 18 - July 24, 2010

It's a beloved summer tradition so circle your calendar today!

July 22 through July 24 marks the 93rd Annual Midsummer Art Show at The Ellison Center for the Arts and is free for all. The four-day member show will include Member Artists Studio Sale, Children’s workshops and events.

The Benefit Opening Reception on Friday evening, July 23 will include an exciting Silent Auction featuring special items created by popular local artists and craftsmen, live music, great food and friends,It promises to be a festive time.

Member artists are invited to sell their artwork at our annual Member Artists Studio Sale during the Midsummer Show. This is a wonderful opportunity to simplify (clean out) your studio and generate some sales! Artists must be current 2010- 2011 members of the Duxbury Art Association. Registration and art drop off is Sunday and Monday, July 18 & 19, 2010. All two-dimensional artwork should be matted, shrink wrapped (if appropriate for the medium) and labeled with artist's name, selling price and item number. All three dimensional work should be labeled with artist's name, selling price and item number. We require that each artist bring their own displays (wrapped boxes, racks and easels, etc.). Please note that the DAA retains a 30% commission on all work sold. The Member Artists Studio Sale is one of the highlights of the Midsummer Show and continues to expand every year. We welcome artists, art enthusiasts, gift buyers and patrons to benefit from this unique event. See our website and our prospectus letter mailed in May for complete registration rules.

Artists and art enthusiasts are invited to join this annual DAA member event by entering artwork or volunteering to set up and staff this time honored exhibition. Anyone interested in participating or volunteering for the Midsummer Show please contact the DAA office at 781-934-2731 ext. 4.

ELIGIBILITY:
Entry is open to all 2010-2011 Duxbury Art Association, (DAA), members.
Membership Applications will be available at registration.
Membership runs from June 1, 2010 to May 31, 2011

SPECIFICATIONS:
Adults: Adults may enter up to two pieces of original artwork, not larger than 50”x 50”. The entry fee is $10 per piece. Work may be entered provided it has not been exhibited in a DAA show (Midsummer, Winter Juried or DAA Gallery exhibition at The Ellison Center) in the past.

Categories: Oils/Acrylics, Watercolors, Drawing/Pastels/ Prints, Photography, Digital Photography, Three-Dimensional, Crafts.

2D & 3D Requirements: All work must be securely framed. Clip-on frames or saw tooth hangers are not allowed. All work must be ready for hanging with a wire on back. Please plan ahead. Sculpture must be accompanied by a proper display pedestal. The DAA is not able to arrange for any special lighting, hanging or display needs. Pieces requiring special lighting or window hanging may not be accepted as we do not have the facilities to accommodate such requirements.

Young Artists: The entry fee is $10 per piece for young artists age 18 and younger who wish to be judged in the Young Artist division. Young Artists will be judged by age group. Young Artists may enter one piece per category.

Young Artist Requirements: Artwork must be original, not larger than 50”x50”. All work must be securely framed. Clip-on frames or saw tooth hangers are not allowed. All work must be ready for hanging with a wire on back. Please plan ahead. Work may be entered provided it has not been previously exhibited in a DAA show (Midsummer, Winter Juried, Young Artist, or a gallery exhibition at The Ellison Center).

Awards:
Prize money will be awarded as follows:

Adults: $300 for Best in Show.
            $50 for first place in each category.
            First, second and third place winners will also receive one complimentary
            ticket to the Opening Benefit Reception. Additional tickets are $30 per person.
           Adult 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prize winning entries will be displayed in the Bengtz and Cutler galleries until September 12, 2010.

Young Artists: $50 for Best in Show Fine Art
                       $50 for Best in Show Three- Dimensional/Crafts
                       $5 for first place in each Young Artist age category.
                      Ribbons will be awarded for first, second and third place and for
                       honorable mention in all categories.

 

Planned Schedule of Events & Festivities

CLICK HERE FOR MEMBER ARTIST STUDIO SALE GUIDELINES

CLICK HERE FOR MEMBER ARTIST STUDIO SALE REGISTRATION FORM.