the HERBS are always greener

Only one of my herb window pots survived the move –cilantro.  More accurately, the pots made it; the plants didn’t survive the neglect and abuse.  Except cilantro which thrived.  So, this month it is cilantro-infused everything.  It is going to take a while to get all my herbs re-started because I’m no botanist like the woman for whom this next Call is names.  Take a look…

Check out this Call for Entries from The Friends of Borderland for The Blanche Ames National Juried Art Exhibition at the Ames Mansion Museum at Borderland State Park (North Easton, MA).  No commission, but there is also no online entry.  If you’re interested, send your snail mail entry early…

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CALL for ENTRIES:
2017 Blanche Ames Nat’l
from Friends of Borderland

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ELIGIBILITY:  Open to all U.S. artists, 18+

MEDIA:  2 & 3 dimensional work

DEADLINE:  July 8, 2017 (Note: This is NOT a postmark deadline.  The mailed entries must be received by the deadline.)

NOTIFICATION: July 18, 2017

ENTRY FEE: $40 for up to 3, $5 ea. add’l

JUROR: Theresa Ganz, artist & assistant professor in visual arts at Brown University, Providence, RI. Ganz will select works based on their own merit and must agree the artist demonstrates skill within the chosen medium. Selections to be made from 8 x 10 prints so it is imperative that quality images be submitted.

AWARDS:  1st Place $1,250, 2nd Place $500, 3rd Place $250 & Oakes Ames Botanical Art Award $200.  A full color catalog containing images of all selected works will be published. All accepted artists will receive 1 free copy.

SALES:  The Friends of Borderland retains no commission on sales.

For complete details, Read the Full Call!