A PICNIC
on the SAND

When I think of beach food, I long for a crab boil on the beach or Beafort stew with boiled potatoes and bits of corn on the cob.  One day maybe I’ll get to have a crab boil on a beach in Maryland for the true experience.  Ahh, Memorial Day is never far away when Beaufort stew creeps back into my consciousness.  This call is all about the shoreline.  Whatcha got for this theme?

Check out this Call for Entries from the Rockport Center for the Arts in Texas for the Shorelines Biennial.  The entry fee can be as little as $20, and the cash prizes range from $300 to $2000.  And, don’t you just love a theme?  Take a look… 

CALL for ENTRIES:
Shorelines Biennial

Shorelines takes a national and international glance at excellence in coastal art.  No matter what medium, whether representational or abstract, 2D or 3D, Shorelines brings together those artists who identify with coastal living and fine art from all over the nation and world.  The theme of Shorelines is not limited to ocean views and wildlife.  Coastal Life is the theme, and how you interpret the theme is part of the show!

The first Shorelines exhibition was held in 2009, and was prize juried by Franklin Sirmans, currently of the LA County Museum of Art.  Shorelines is currently planned to take place every two years.  The Shorelines Biennial for 2011 will consist of cash prizes for the top selections, as well as a special Southwest Art Award.

ELIGIBILITY:  All artists age 18 and over whose work is inspired by and reflects upon coastal life, whether representational or abstract.

MEDIA:
All media are accepted for entry.

DEADLINE:
Posted or by email by June 1, 2011.

NOTIFICATION:  Entrants will be notified of acceptance or decline on or before September 1, 2011 by email at the address submitted on the entry form.

ENTRY FEE:  $20 for first entry; $10 for each additional entry. Entry fees are non-refundable. Payment may be made by check (payable to Rockport Center for the Arts) or money order in U.S. dollars and must be included with entry. You may also easily pay with PayPal via their website.

PRIZE JUROR:  Rene Paul Barilleaux is the Chief Curator, Curator of Art After 1945 at the McNay Art Museum, San Antonio, TX.

AWARDS:  Grand prize will receive $2000 + the SW Art Prize, First Prize $1000, Second $700, and Third $300.

SALES:  Artists retain 65% of the sale price on all artworks sold at RCA.

For complete details, Download the Prospectus!