CLARKSVILLE, Mo. — Raintree Arts Council is seeking entries for its 49th annual Art Exhibit and Judged Competition.
The competition is being held in conjunction with Clarksville Applefest Oct. 14 and 15. It is open to all artists, but works must be original and have been completed within the last two years.
There are two categories. The adult division is for artists 18 and older, with professional and amateur divisions. Professional is described as people who make at least 50 percent of their income from art, have a degree in art or have exhibited in a professional art show.
The student division is for young people in grades K to 12. Entries are limited to three per student.
Accepted media are oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, drawing, printmaking, photography, ceramics, fiber art, collage/montage, glass sculpture, wood carving and metal sculpture.
Two-dimensional work must be framed, properly mounted when appropriate and wired for hanging. No sawtooth hangers will be accepted. No wet paintings. No two-dimensional work larger than 4’x4.’ Three-dimensional artists must supply bases for sculptural works if necessary.
Advance registration before Wednesday, Oct. 11, is preferred. Entry forms are available at www.raintreeartscouncil.org.
Adult division fees to enter are $7 per item for non-Raintree members and $5 per item for members. The fee for students is $1 per item.
Adult division work should be brought to The Apple Shed on Highway 79 at the south edge of Clarksville from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11, or 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12. Pick up is from 3 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 15. Raintree is not responsible for items taken without being checked out or those left after 4 p.m.
Student artwork, name list and fees should be mailed or delivered to Cindy Logan, 1905 Georgia Street, Louisiana, Mo., 63353, by Sept. 29. Questions may be e-mailed to artlady.cl@gmail.com
Adult division awards range from $25 to $250. Youth division prizes range from $2 to $50.
The judge will be Linda Wilmer of Wentzville. She works in oil, acrylic, watercolor, drawing and pastel. Wilmer is a signature member of the Missouri Watercolor Society, as well as the St. Louis Watercolor Society, Illinois Watercolor Society, St. Charles County Arts Council and Crossroads Arts Council.
A judge’s critique will be at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13. All are welcome to attend.
Purchase pledges are available for artists’ asking prices. Raintree will receive a 25 percent commission from work sold during the show. Selections for purchases may be made from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13.
Raintree is not responsible for loss or damage. The show will be enclosed and locked each night.