Hello members,

A few of you did not receive the TAG Colonies show prospectus, that I sent out about a month ago, so I am putting it on our blog. You should be able to copy and paste it into a document and then print it out. I sure hope this works.

The Colonies Art Exhibition, May 2006

Mission Statement : The Colonies Art Exhibition, May 2006 is sponsored by TAG – The Art Groups. TAG’s mission is to promote Oklahoma artists and their art.
Call to Entry: TAG invites all members to participate in “The Colonies Art Exhibition, May 2006”, a juried exhibition and sale to be held from May 2 to May 30, 2006 at The Colonies Antiques Market, 1120 N.W. 51st, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Eligibility: The exhibition is open to all members of TAG. Submissions must be original works of art created by the submitting artist.
Sales: All artwork will be considered for sale, unless listed and marked NSF (not for sale). A 35% commission will be retained for all sales plus 3% for all credit card sales. Artwork will be released to purchaser at the close of the exhibition.
Awards: $1,000.00 in awards, including $500 for Best of Show and (5) $100.00 Equal Merit Awards.
Digital Media: Artwork to be juried that is submitted as digital media must be .jpeg files on CD.

Calendar
March 15: Slides or digital media due to be juried
April 15: Notification to artists
May 1: Selected artwork needs to arrive at The Colonies May 3: Judging for Awards
May 6: Opening Preview and Reception (Reception 4 PM-6 PM)
May 2 – May 30: Exhibition open
May 31: All art must be picked up between 9 AM & 1 PM

Entry Fee: A $30 non-refundable fee entitles the artist to submit up to three (3) works. There will be a 35% commission retained on all sold works. The artist will also be charged an additional 3% processing fee on all credit card sales.
Entry Procedure: Submissions: Fill out 2 copies of the entry form and all labels. Attach slide or digital media to the entry forms. The 2nd copy of the forms will be filed. Please mark all slides with an arrow showing the “up” direction along with the artist name and title of the piece.
A check or money order for $30 payable to TAG must accompany the entry(s). Please include a self-addressed A-7 envelope (5.25 X 7.5 inches or larger) stamped with (2) 39-cent stamps. We will be sending exhibition invitations back to the addressee along with the acceptance status letters.
All submissions slides or digital media must be received by March 15, 2006. Please send to:
Kay Moore
P.O. Box 54436
Oklahoma City, OK 73118

About the Juror: Nationally acclaimed wildlife artist, Helen F. Howerton, is a native Oklahoman. She earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from the University of Tulsa. She has worked as a design draftsman, commercial artist and art teacher. In 1980, she turned to a full time career as a wildlife artist. Helen specializes in Canine portraiture and is a member of the prestigious Artists Registry of the American Kennel Club Museum of the Dog in St. Louis, Missouri. She has been included in "Who's Who of American Women" for 2002-03-04. The Oklahoma Heritage Museum, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma featured a one-person show of originals in June - August 2002. She has been honored to act as juror for art competitions, give painting demonstrations and create 'quick draw' paintings for art museum fundraising events.
Ms Howerton's original oil and acrylic paintings have been exhibited in invitationals at several Museums including: C. M. Russell (Great Falls, MT), Old West Museum (Cheyenne, WY), AKC Museum (St. Louis, MO), Wichita Falls Texas Fine Art Museum, Gilcrease and Philbrook Museums, (Tulsa, OK).
Helen is a signature member and Advertising Director for Women Artists of the West & Signature Sixteen Artists Society (founding board). Associate member of Oil Painters of America and American Women Artists. She has membership in the Nature Conservancy, Oklahoma Wildlife Federation and Conservation Organizations. Ms. Howerton's limited edition prints are available via local and national art dealers.



Artist’s Checklist: Submit slides or digital media to TAG representative, Kay Moore, by March 15, 2006.
Be sure to include:
· Top of entry slide marked as “up”, include name and title of piece on each slide or digital media
· Self-addressed (2-39 cent stamps) A-7 envelope (5.25 X 7.5 or larger)
· Enclose $30 entry fee by check or money order
· Please include TWO copies of entry form for each entry with your submission
· Any special hanging devices and instructions must be supplied by the artist
For more information, please contact: Karoll Kyle email: karollsews@msn.com (405) 605-6088


Please type or print clearly:
Name _____________________________
Address ___________________________
City, State, Zip ______________________
Phone ( ) _________________________
Email:___________________
Name of TAG group:
________________________

The Colonies Art Exhibition, May 2006

Attach label to back, lower right corner of entry

Entry #1 Form
Title ___________________________________
Media/Technique_________________________
_______________________________________
For Sale: No ___ Yes ___ Price $ __________
Dimensions of artwork ___________________
Accepted _______________
Not accepted ___________
Date picked up 5/31
_________________________
Released by
_________________________
Artist signature
__________________________

Entry #1 label
Name ___________________________________________
Address _________________________________________
City, State, Zip ____________________________________
Phone (h) ( )______________ (w) ( )________________
Title ____________________________________________
Description ______________________________________
Special hanging instructions ______________________

Price $__________________________

Entry #2 Form
Title ___________________________________
Media/Technique_________________________
_______________________________________
For Sale: No ___ Yes ___ Price $___________
Dimensions of artwork ___________________
Accepted ________________
Not accepted ____________
Date picked up 5/31
_________________________
Released by
_________________________
Artist signature
__________________________

Entry #2 label
Name ___________________________________________
Address _________________________________________
City, State, Zip ____________________________________
Phone (h) ( )______________ (w) ( )________________
Title____________________________________________
Description ______________________________________
Special hanging instructions _______________________

Price $__________________________

Entry #3 Form
Title _____________________________________
Media/Technique________________________
______________________________________
For Sale: No ___ Yes ___ Price $__________
Dimensions of artwork ___________________
Accepted ________________
Not accepted ____________
Date picked up 5/31
__________________________
Released by
__________________________
Artist signature
___________________________

Entry #3 label
Name __________________________________________
Address ________________________________________
City, State, Zip ___________________________________
Phone (h) ( )______________ (w) ( )________________
Title ____________________________________________
Description ______________________________________

Special hanging instructions _______________________
Price $__________________________

Agreement: Submission of an entry constitutes permission to photograph it for promotion and publicity purposes. I have read and shall comply with the conditions of the prospectus. Every reasonable care will be taken to the artwork. I shall not hold The Colonies Market, its employees or TAG and its representatives responsible for any damage to or loss of artwork during this exhibition.

Signature ___________________________________Date ____________