3rd Annual Art Challenge May 2012

Registrations for the 3rd Annual Art Challenge event are now closed.

•  This is a non-juried opportunity to create and show 4 pieces of art work in 1 month.
• The gallery will provide participating artists with 4 stretched canvases (6”x6”x1.5”).
• Starting April 1st you have 4 weeks to create 4 pieces of themed art.
• The 4 pieces will hang vertically on the wall.
• Pieces must be individually priced between $25 and $50.
• Artist receives 75% commission of the sold price.
• The funds raised are used for gallery improvements (display fixtures, lighting, etc.)
• Last year 96 artists participated and 109 pieces of art sold.

The Village Gallery of Arts was founded in 1963 by a group of 10 artists who shared the idea of having a working, teaching gallery, a place for exhibition and instruction. Today, we are home to many Oregon artists This co-operative gallery enjoys a diverse group of artists and artisans, who create fine works of art in virtually every medium. The Gallery displays and sells new artwork on a regular basis so you will want to visit frequently to see all the new offerings. The Gallery also offers a variety of classes and workshops for all ages and abilities which change according to community interest and needs. VGA is a nonprofit organization (501c3) overseen by a board of directors, and receives no taxpayer money. We support the Gallery through fees for classes, workshops, membership dues, sales from the Gallery, and tax-deductible donations.

Art Challenge Rules:

1. Submit a completed registration form along with the non-refundable $30 entry fee to:
   The Village Gallery of Arts • 12505 NW Cornell Road #14, Portland, OR 97229 • 503-644-8001  
   Gallery hours: Sunday noon to 4pm, Monday closed, Tuesday thru Saturday 10am to 4pm
   No registrations will be accepted without the entry fee.
2. Registration deadline: Saturday, March 17 at 4pm.
3. Gallery will provide each artist with four blank canvases on March 31, 2012 at 10:00 am
4. Artist must return the 4 canvases to the gallery by Sunday, April 29 at 2pm. (gallery opens at noon that day)
5. Complete all 4 canvases.
6. All 4 canvases must share a theme. Example: Beach, Angels, Flowers, Animals, etc.
7. All pieces must be of the same medium (example: watercolor, mixed media, encaustic, etc.)
8. All artwork must be original and produced only by the registered artist – no collaborations.*
9. All participating artists must use the canvases as their substrate provided by gallery. You may add a substrate to the front of the canvas only. No exceptions.
10. Special gallery commission will apply. (75% to artist and 25% to gallery).
11. Artist may register multiple times to receive more canvases. No discounts apply.
12. The Art Challenge is open to all ages, including children and students.
13. Artwork must be priced between $25 and $50 per piece.
14. Registrants not following entry protocol will be disqualified.
15. The Gallery will “red dot” all art sold. Sold art will stay up for the duration of the show.
16. Unsold/Sold canvases will be available for pick up on June 2, 2012

Hanging:

Hanging Guidelines will be given when canvases are picked up. All 4 pieces will hang vertically on a wall. (#1 at the top and #4 at the bottom.) Artist name and artist statement will be displayed adjacent to your pieces. All pieces must be numbered, titled, and priced on the back of the piece for easy sales. Pieces will be placed on the wall with one nail. We’ll hang by the back of the frame. No wiring or framing accepted.

Artist Reception:

The show opens up to the public on Tuesday May 1st at 10:00 AM.

The artist reception is on Saturday, May 5th from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Electronic/printed postcards will be available for pick up in April. 

View past entry photos on our FACEBOOK Page 

Questions? Contact Shelley Lebel, project coordinator or cell: 503/333-1215