Results from 2007 Art Show

Art Exhibition

Gallery Open
May 22, 4 - 10pm
May 23, 4 - 9pm
May 24, Noon - 9pm
May 25, 1 - 9pm
May 26, Noon - 5pm

Other Dates/Times
Entry Form Deadline: Fri. May 10, 2008
Delivery of Work: May 17, 10 am to 5 pm
Awards Reception:May 26 from 4 to 5 pm (Public welcome)
Exhibit Close & Art Removal: May 26, 5 - 6:30 pm

Delivery of Work
Saturday, May 17, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Hand deliver to: 3 S. Park Avenue
Herrin, Illinois - Side door on Walnut
Street across from Bank of Herrin

Awards Reception
Monday, May 26
4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Open to General Public.
Exhibit Close & Art Removal
Monday, May 26
5-6:30 p.m. - pick up artwork

All pieces must be picked up or they become
the property of LEAA.

Statement of Purpose

The HerrinFesta Art Exhibition was developed to provide a forum for Southern Illinois artists to compete and display their work with the
support of Herrin Hospital and Carbondale Community Arts/the Illinois Arts Council. The HerrinFesta Italiana Art Committee (HIAC)
and the Little Egypt Arts Assoc., Inc. (LEAA) form the Art Committee to produce the HerrinFesta 2008 Art Exhibition, a showcase of southern Illinois artists.

• Juried
• Cash Awards
• People’s Choice Award
• Poster Contest

Eligibility

Southern Illinois Artists and Art Students Art works must be original, completed within the past three years, and not previously exhibited
in HerrinFesta art competitions. No work may be withdrawn before the exhibit closes.

• Artist
• Amateur Artist
• Student (up to age 18)

Media

The following categories of media and processes will be accepted.

• Painting & Drawing
• Photography and digital
• Fine Crafts -
  • Collage or Fibers
  • Sculpture - all media
  • Pottery or Furniture
  • Stained Glass or Blown Glass
  • Jewelry and Metalsmithing

Limitations

The HerrinFesta Art Committee has the right to reject, upon arrival, any work submitted. The committee will not accept anything over 30 x 42 inches (2.5 ft x 3.5 ft finished) due to limited space considerations. Framed size MUST be on entry forms.

Framing Work

Must be appropriately framed, ready to hang with wire and screw eyes--no sawtooth hangers. Students work may be dry mounted, matted, and/or framed. Framed works are preferred for ease of handling and the less likelihood of damage to artwork.

Fees

Deadline 5/10/08

Artists
$15 first entry
$5 others--maximum of 5

Students up to age 18
$5 for three entries

DELIVERY 5/17/08 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
No work accepted after this date!

Late Fees After May 10 entry fees will increase to $20 for first entry, $10 each additional, up to 5.

Insurance

Artists’ provide their own insurance.

Sales & Commissions

HerrinFesta Italiana Art Committee will collect payment, deduct a 20% commission, and issue a check to artist for sales of their works. Mastercard/Visa accepted. Artists agree that HIAC will
receive a 20% commission on works sold during the exhibition at HIAC in 2008.

Liability Artists

Your submission of a signed entry form constitutes your agreement
to the terms and conditions stated in this prospectus.

Liability HIAC

Precaution will be taken in handling entries to protect against
damage or theft; however, the Art Committee does not accept liability for any accident, damage, or loss to works submitted to the exhibition. More on back of brochure.

Herrin Hospital Exhibit

We are pleased to display the work of patients in the Acute
Rehabilitation Program of the Herrin Hospital in affiliation with the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago and Southern Illinois Healthcare and by Herrin Hospital, an HIAC Art Exhibition Sponsor and major underwriter of this Exhibition.