UMMY–YUMMY
I am not a fan of baby talk. I don’t like it when adults talk to children in that voice and I certain don’t like to hear grown women use that tone. However, as an adult, I seem to have developed a Suess-ian fondness for making up words where there is no need outside of making them rhyme. I have not excuse. None. And, I’m thinking that my unnecessarily made up, substitute name for fried chicken, “chicky wicky” (yes, I wish I were kidding) will not make it into the dictionary as some verbal creation inevitably do–like the name of this show.
Check out this Call for Entries from the Northbrook Public Library for their Annual Juried Show. The entry fee is reasonable. There is NO COMMISSION taken by the show promoters, and this year’s theme ought to get you out of a rut and ready for the Spring art season!
CALL for ENTRIES: Catawampus
The Northbrook Public Library announces a call for entries for its 9th annual international juried art show held October 14 through November 30, 2011. Artists should consider the theme, “Catawampus,” as a playful exploration of life turned on its head or simply an acknowledgment of what is different or a bit askew. Prizes include a $2,000 purchase prize as well as numerous other prizes.
ELIGIBILITY: The show is open to artists 18 years and older.
MEDIA: 2 and 3 dimensional art executed within two years of entry date and not previously been displayed in the library.
DEADLINE: May 31, 2011
NOTIFICATION: July 17, 2011
ENTRY FEE: Entry fee is $35. Checks payable to the Northbrook Public Library. A maximum of 3 entries per artist fee will be judged.
JURY PROCESS: Artists should be cognizant that the exhibition is open to the general public and artwork must be viewable for all ages. Pieces will be judged on artistic quality and execution as well as thematic relevance. Artists should consider the theme, “Catawampus,” as a playful exploration of life turned on its head or simply an acknowledgement of what is different or a bit askew. The library, with juror guidance, reserves the right to accept or reject any piece for show inclusion.
SALES & COMMISSION: The NPL does NOT charge a commission for show participation. All sales inquires will be referred to the artists. Contact information, provided by the artist, will be listed in the online and printed show catalog to facilitate sales. The only sale to be handled by the NPL will be the purchase of the first-place award winner.
AWARDS: One (1) $2000 purchase prize, one (1) second place cash award of $1000, one (1) third place cash award of $500, and two (2) Viewer’s Choice cash awards of $200.
