INSIDE the BOX

I am not much of a baker, but my birthday cakes get rave reviews.  Did I mention I use boxed cake mix?  I am not kidding.  My secret to super moist cakes?  Bake the cake in professional-grade 8″ rounds, cool part way and then wrap tightly and FREEZE before they are completely cool.  Take them out to thaw 4 or 5 hours before icing.  Yummy.  This Call for Entries wants you to Mix it Up as well–art media, that is.  I love mixed media…

*Editor’s Note: This post is not sponsored by Duncan Hines, but I do really love their cake mixes… and I am willing to let them sponsor this post if they really want. 🙂

Check out this Call for Entries from the Santa Cruz Art League in California for Mix it up, Mixed Media.  The fees are a little high, but the juror is well-documented, and I love the encouragement to use odd materials.  Could this be the right show for you?

CALL for ENTRIES:
Mix it Up, Mixed Media

This is an opportunity to use collage materials you have tucked away, dried tea bags, old love letters kept in a beautiful box in the garage. You may even find some nails and screws out there!

ELIGIBILITY:  Open to United States residents.

MEDIA:  Mixed Media refers to artworks that combine more than one medium. This can be a combination of pencil and paint or possibly ceramics, wire, wood, metal, etc. It can be 2D or 3D.

DEADLINE:  May 20, 2011, received (not postmarked)

NOTIFICATION:  Mailed June 24, 2011

ENTRY FEE: $40 / $30 Members for up to 3 entries/jpegs. (Maximum 3 entries/jpegs per artist). $20 handling fee per box for shipped work.

JUROR:
Tobin Keller, Teacher / Director / Curator, at Cabrillo College.

Editor’s Note: When I say a juror is well-documented, I mean that most of what you need to know about them is available: bio, statement, resume and artwork.  Don’t miss this opportunity to KNOW your juror.

AWARDS:  The Juror will grant $1,000 in awards: 1st, 2nd & 3rd place.

SALES: By entering, all artists agree to donate 45% of any sale of work to SCAL or 30% of sale if Santa Cruz Art League member.

For complete details, download the Prospectus!