Maricopa ARTS Council announces a new Spotlight Showcase for Maricopa

Artists to be held at Bead & Berry Coffee Shop - February - April 2015
MAC, in consultation with Gareth Kerlin, inspired co-owner of the new Bead & Berry
Coffee Shop, announces a newly-conceived, juried gallery show for Maricopa
Visual Artists devoted to artworks that display properly by hanging on a wall.
The show features several exciting new aspects, including an on-going "Art
Now" experience -- new works to be created on-site ! -- that will run for the full
length of the show, and Artworks on exhibit will be able to be sold.
The full show will include a maximum of 32 completed works, plus the
c. 25-30 "Art Now" pieces to be created during the duration of the show.
The opening reception is Friday February 6th and will be up for two months.
Full details below:
New Show Features
Main Gallery:Works may be in any medium suitable for wall hanging. Eligible
media include:
Painting, sketches, photography, image on flat metal, weaving, tapestry,
glass panel, shallow bas-relief, etc.
For questions on eligibility please query the jury coordinator during the entry period
( 1/12 - 1/15/2015).
Artists have the option that all works displayed for the duration of the show are
eligible to be sold.
"Art Now": Exciting opportunity for c. 25-30 artists to create a new work
on-site using chalk markers on three large conjoined black glass panels
on the coffee shop's rear wall: total 3 ft x 6 ft. expanse.
These works must be Nature-themed (in line with Bead & Berry's tree logo).
Each new work will be created by the Artist during Bead & Berry's regular
open hours, providing a fascinating chance for Maricopans to interact with Art in the
making, and with a live Artist at work. * Artists accepted for the main wall gallery
will have priority in being on "Art Now" roster.
These new 'ephemeral' works will stay on display for 2-3 days only, then be
replaced by a following brand-new, newly-created work by another Maricopa Artist.
This is a juried show. All Artists who want to submit (including "Art Now"
only entrants ) must send at least 1 JPG image of work with their completed
application.
Eligibility and Application
Any Maricopa Visual Artist may enter 1 or 2 works only for consideration for
display.
** Age range: from high-school on up.
Artists accepted for display, or for the "Art Now" on-site created work, agree to
make a tax-exempt $10. donation to Maricopa ARTS Council to defray costs
involved in mounting and advertising the show. ( MAC is now a federally taxexempt and non-profit corporation.)

 How to Enter:
All entries via electronic JPG images only.
Applications must be received between January 12-15, 2015 ONLY.
Images sent prior to January 12th or after 8 PM on January 15th
will not be considered.
Images must include in the file name:
Artist's name Title of Work(s)
Medium Dimensions in inches ( H x W ).
Each work entered may be represented by only one JPG.
FYI Multi-panel works meant to be always displayed as an entity
will be considered as a single-entry, but "variations on a theme"
series are construed with each variation being a separate work.
Applications are acceptable in electronic form only. Each Artist's image(s)
must be accompanied by a completed application form (see below). It is possible to
attach two JPGs to a single application form.
Entrants may apply for display (and sale) of completed work, or for
selection for the "Art Now" experience, or both.
IMPORTANT: Accepted Artists must each hang their own work(s),
positioned according to the jury's final display plan for the show. The hanging will
be between 3 PM and 7 PM on the afternoon of Thursday, February 5, 2015.
Works must be fully prepared for hanging by the Artist at the time of hanging
Works may be affixed to the wall only in ways that will do little or no
damage to the wall surface. Possibilities means include: using screw hangers, or
3M Command product hangers, etc. Accepted Artists should bring their own tools
and hardware for the job.
Accepted Artists must also prepare and mount their individual identification
labels; these may include pricing, if the work is available for sale, or red dot if the
piece is already considered to be "sold", or is not for sale. Including the Artist's
web address is advised.
Artists are strongly advised to visit Bead & Berry Coffee Shop before
selecting work to enter. The shop's dark -blue walls may be a factor in
which of your works to submit. -- You may also be inspired by their
delicious menu of food and drinks!

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'Spotlight Showcase - Maricopa Artists' is one of two creative projects of Maricopa

ARTS Council coming forward in the first part of the new year, along with "Inside the
Creative Mind" lecture series, held January - March 2015 at Copper Sky.

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2015 Spotlight Showcase - Maricopa Artists
Artist name ____________________________________
Email ___________________________
Phone __________________________
( ) I attest that I am a citizen of Maricopa.
Work #1
Title _________________________________________
Medium ______________________________________
Dimensions ( h x w in inches ) ________________________________
Work #2
Title _________________________________________
Medium ______________________________________
Dimensions ( h x w in inches ) ________________________________
Check all Artist options that apply:
( ) I wish to submit only completed work(s)
( ) I wish to be considered only for "Art Now" experience
(

) I wish to be considered for both Artist options

Submit a copy of this completed application between January 12 and January 15,
2015 and up to two JPG images via e-mail to the art show coordinator at
Composer888888@gmail.com

Spotlight Showcase - Maricopa Artists is a 2015 project of

Maricopa ARTS Council