** Open to all U.S. resident artists at least 18 years of age.
** Work must be original and produced within the past 2 years; entries may not include works accepted in previous AWF Art Shows.
** The art work must be entered in one of the three categories listed below:
Native Wildlife – any species of wild, free-ranging fauna, including fish, which have historically existed or currently exist in the wild in Alabama without introduction by man.
Native Plants – any species of plant that has germinated or established itself in Alabama prior to European settlement; please no invasive species such as ivy, Chinese tallowtree or mimosa.
Ornamental Plants – any species of plant that is grown in Alabama for its aesthetic or ornamental value.
View Ornamamental Plant List
This category replaces the “Naturalized Ornamental” category from prior years. With this category, it is AWF’s desire to pay tribute to Isabel D. Hill, who upon her death left the Lanark property to AWF. The Lanark gardens and grounds represent Mrs. Hill’s lifelong labor of love, and we want to honor her work through your art. We have developed a list of some of the ornamental plants that can be found at Lanark, and ask that if you enter a work in this category that you choose from this list. Other ornamental plant species that are not native to Alabama will not be considered.
** Paintings must be two dimensional on canvas or paper and can be done in oil, acrylics, watercolor, pastels, and gouache. Also accepted: drawings in pencil, pastels, pen & ink, and mixed media. No digital media, photography, prints or reproductions.
** Three dimensional works in sculpture or carvings may be wood, stone, clay or metal.
** Artwork must be for sale.
Artists may submit one or two entries for a non-refundable fee of $15 per entry. Checks should be made payable to AWF. Entry fees will be waived for those artists who are members in good standing of the Alabama Wildlife Federation. DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF ENTRIES AND FEES IS FEBRUARY 6, 2009.
Initially, entries must be submitted on a compact disk (CD) in JPEG format; no photographs, prints or slides. Each artist may submit up to three digital images for each entry. A completed Entry Card for each piece, along with applicable fees, is required. Entries should be mailed to:
Alabama Wildlife Federation
3050 Lanark Road
Millbrook, Alabama 36054
Attention: Alabama Flora & Fauna Art Show
Artwork will be admitted into the 2009 Alabama Flora and Fauna Art Show utilizing a 2-step jury process.
Round 1: From the CD images, the jury will select those works to proceed to Round 2 using the following considerations: eligibility of subject matter, technical skill, accuracy and appeal. Artists will be notified of acceptance or non-acceptance to Round 2 by February 13, 2009.
Round 2: Artists will deliver two and three dimensional works to the AWF offices on Friday, March 6, 2009, between the hours of 9:00 am and 4:00 pm or on Saturday, March 7, 2009, between the hours of 9:00 am and 1:00 pm. Artwork will be considered based on the following: technical skill, presentation and framing, and popular appeal. AWF reserves the right to reject any work it deems to be unacceptable. Artists will be notified of acceptance or non-acceptance into the Art Show by March 10, 2009.
- All two-dimensional artwork must be dry and suitably framed. Gallery wrapped paintings will be accepted if canvas works are suitable for museum presentation (painted sides on heavy duty stretcher bars, no staples).
- Two-dimensional work must hang by a secured wire. No saw tooth or prefab hangers.
- Two-dimensional artwork must not be larger than 60 inches in any direction and no smaller than 12 inches in any direction, including the frame.
- Sculptures may not exceed 60 inches in height, width, or depth and must be fully assembled ready to display. Any special stands, cases or covers must be provided by the artist.
- All artwork must be labeled with the artist’s name, title of work, size, medium and sale price.
Artwork accepted for Round 2 consideration may be shipped to the Alabama Wildlife Federation at 3050 Lanark Road, Millbrook, Alabama 36054 as long as it arrives between March 2nd and March 6th, 2009. Artists pay for shipping and insurance both ways. Please enclose a prepaid shipping label when you ship your artwork. We recommend you make arrangements to insure your artwork.
Artwork accepted into the 2009 Alabama Flora and Fauna Art Show will be eligible for cash prizes totaling up to $7,000. The following awards will be given: Best of Show Purchase Award - $2,000; Best of Flora Purchase Award - $1,000; Best of Fauna Purchase Award - $1,000; Isabel D. Hill Lanark Gardens Purchase Award- $1,000; Award of Excellence in Painting or Drawing/2-D - $500; Award of Excellence in Sculpture/3-D - $500; Awards of Merit (any eligible media) - $200 each.
Purchase Awards may be 2-D or 3-D art and become the property of AWF, including copyright. AWF reserves the right to make prints of artwork winning purchase awards for use in its fundraising efforts. The artist may choose whether he or she wants the piece to be considered for a Purchase Award during the application process.
Artwork must be priced to sell. A sales commission of 20% for the Alabama Wildlife Federation will be taken for sale of work. AWF will take reasonable precautions to prevent loss or damage, but the artist must assume liability.
| Deadline for Round 1 Entry |
February 6, 2009 by 5 p.m. |
Notification of Acceptance: Round 1 |
By February 13, 2009 |
Deadline for Round 2 Entry - Receipt of Works |
March 6, 2009, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
March 7, 2009, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. |
Notification of Acceptance: Round 2 |
By March 10, 2009 |
Award Winner Notification |
By March 13, 2009 |
Artists’ Appreciation Reception |
April 5, 2009, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. |
Flora and Fauna Art Show
Exhibit Open
Historic Lanark in Millbrook |
April 4, 2009 (8 am to 6 pm)
April 5, 2009 (1 pm to 6 pm)
April 6 – 10, 2009 (9 am to 4 pm)
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Pick –up of Works |
April 11, 2009, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
April 13, 2009, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
Coming Soon!
For more information about the Alabama Flora and Fauna Art Show, contact Ann Harper with the Alabama Wildlife Federation at 334-285-4550 or email Ann at aharper@alabamawildlife.org. |
