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Welcome Artists!
The Clarke County Historical Association (CCHA) invites artists working in a variety of media to submit applications for our juried Fall 2017 Art at the Mill! (Media accepted shall be original, non-reproduceable work not previously shown at the mill. We accept paintings, 2D, 3D functional and aesthetic, such as sculpture.)
Our exhibition offers emerging and established artists the opportunity to showcase their talents and latest works. We are committed to organizing and promoting “excellence in art” and offering a distinguished platform for all selected artists.
We look forward to your participation in Art at the Mill!
The CCHA Art at the Mill Team
How to Register:
- Click the green button (link) at the top right of the screen that says “Register.”
- Create an account/user profile, including a password. Keep this info for future logons.
- Once logged in, you will see “My Application Page.” EACH piece of artwork is a separate submission.
- Upload your entries/images.
- You MUST click on blue button: COMPLETE AND VIEW ENTRY
- Check to see that all information is accurate, and the image successfully uploaded. To resize an image, watch the video tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cLfrF2x_OA.
- The $35 non-refundable registration fee is processed through a secure payment system using Visa or MasterCard. The fee covers up to 7 entries, of which up to 5 may be selected. (3D functional art may submit up to 12 entries. Email us for the access code.)
- Continue to follow instructions on this page.
Jury, Selection Process and Artist Notification:
The artistic work submitted by each artist is juried based upon the following criteria:
1.
Body of Work: How well the images represent a point of view
2.
Artistic Theme: Design, vision, creativity, originality
3.
Technical Execution: Technique, skill, degree of difficulty, mastery of materials used
Sales Allocation:
The Clarke County Historical Association (CCHA) is a non-profit dedicated to preserving the history of Clarke County, including the Burwell-Morgan Mill. CCHA hosts and administers Art at the Mill.
CCHA receives 35% of the sales price of each piece, which helps fund the continued maintenance and operation of the Burwell-Morgan Mill and the Historical Association as well as the Sarah P. Trumbower Memorial Art Scholarship given annually to a Clarke County student who is pursuing a degree in art. The artist receives 65% of the sale price.
Art Check-In:
Friday & Saturday, September 8 & 9 – 10:00 am to 3:30 pm
While we
strongly discourage shipping, works may be shipped, at artist cost, to the following address for arrival NLT September 1, 2017:
Clarke County Historical Association
Re: Art at the Mill
32 East Main Street
Post Office Box 306
Berryville, Virginia 22611
Please observe the following guidelines:
- All works must be framed and finished.
- All works must be ready to hang with screw-eyed hooks and wire upon delivery to the Mill.
- Please label all submissions individually with your name and title of the piece. Each piece MUST have its own label so we may differentiate the works.
- Artwork that is submitted via US Mail, UPS or FedEx will be returned by UPS or FedEx. Please include the appropriate shipping label with your personal FedEx or UPS account information, and proper mailing/packing materials.
Art Pick-Up:
Friday, October 20: Noon to 4:00 pm
Saturday, October 21: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Any artwork unclaimed after thirty (30) days following the conclusion of Art Pick-Up will become the property of the Clarke County Historical Association (CCHA).
Calendar at a Glance:
| Date/Day |
Time |
Event |
| Friday, July 28 |
Midnight |
Registration deadline |
| Friday, Aug. 11 |
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Artists notified by CCHA about jury results / artwork acceptance |
Sept. 8
Friday |
10 am to 3:30 pm |
Art check-in |
Sept. 9
Saturday |
10 am to 3:30 pm |
Art check-in |
Sept. 29
Friday |
6 pm to 9 pm |
Patron's Night by invitation |
Sept. 30
Saturday |
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Artist and Volunteer Reception RSVPs due |
Sept. 30
to
October 15
|
Saturdays
10am to 6pm
Sundays - Fridays
noon to 5pm |
Art at the Mill
Show open to the public |
Oct. 8
Sunday |
5 pm - 7 pm |
Artist Reception |
Oct. 20
Friday |
noon to 4:00 pm |
Unsold art pick-up |
Oct. 21
Saturday |
10:00 am to 2:00 pm |
Unsold art pick-up |
| Sept. 1 |
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Shipped artwork must arrive at CCHA |
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