Belton
Center for the Arts
306 City Square
Belton, SC
| BCA Home Page |
| Exhibition Schedule |
| Art Classes |
| Artists in Education |
| Special Events |
| Gallery Hrs & Contact |
| Organizational Profile |
| Membership |
| Board of Directors |
| Projects Completed |
|
Ø Juried Art Show |
11th Annual Belton Standpipe
Arts & Heritage Festival
Juried Art Show
(September 26 - November 13, 2009)
Call for Entries
& Entry Form
2009 Prospectus - Page 1
[PDF File]
View &
Print
- Page 1 of 2
2009 Prospectus - Page
2
[PDF File]
View &
Print
- Page 2 of 2
For more
information, call 864 338-8556.
Art Market for Juried Art Show
Saturday, September 26, 2009 from 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Tues., Sept. 29 - Fri., Oct. 2, 2009 from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday, October 3, 2009 from 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Opening Reception
Saturday, September 26, 2009 from 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Show Dates
Saturday, September 26 - Friday, November 13, 2009
The Art Market for the Juried Art Show will be available for entries NOT selected for the Juried Art Show. This will give the public an opportunity to view and purchase artwork, while giving artists a chance to make a sale. The Art Market will be held at The Belton Center for the Arts. It will be open on the night of the Juried Art Show reception and end on the day of the Belton Standpipe Arts & Heritage Festival. The Art Market will be open:
September 26 (Saturday) 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
September 29 (Tuesday) - October 2 (Friday) 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
October 3 (Saturday) 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Artists can pickup their work included in the Art Market during the following week.
The Belton Center for the Arts located in upstate South Carolina will hold its 11th Annual Belton Standpipe Arts & Heritage Festival Juried Art Show from Saturday, September 26, 2009 until Friday, November 13, 2009. This is a regional juried competition included submissions from SC, NC & GA in any media, including painting (oil, watercolor, acrylic, etc.) pastel, drawing, ceramics, basketry, sculpture, photography, fiber, printmaking, weaving, wood, etc. Professor Stephen Nevitt will be the juror. Detailed eligibility & entry specifications follow, and all artists 18 years or older are encouraged to enter.
The opening reception will be held on Saturday, September 26, 2009 is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be available. The Center is located at 306 City Square in Historic Downtown Belton, South Carolina. Gallery Hours are Tuesday through Friday 10:00 am - 5:30 pm and Saturday from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. If you have any questions about the Juried Art Show, you can contact BCA at 864 338-8556.
Calendar of Events
Delivery of Entries
Entries must be hand-delivered to The Belton Center for the Arts
Friday, September 11, 2009, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday, September 12, 2009, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday, September 13, 2009, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PMJurying of Work
Tuesday, September 15, 2009Art Market for Juried Art Show
Saturday, September 26, 2009 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday, Sept. 29 - Friday, Oct. 2 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday, October 3, 2009 1:00 PM - 5:00 PMJuror Cards Mailed
Wednesday, September 16, 2009Opening Reception/Awards Presentation
Awards will be presented at 8:00 PM
Saturday, September 26, 2009 from 7:00 PM - 10:00 PMShow Dates
Saturday, September 26 - Friday, November 13, 2009Belton Standpipe Heritage & Arts Festival
Saturday, October 3, 2009 Other festivities lead up to this eventEntries Pick Up
Non-Accepted Artwork (Art Market)
Sunday, October 4, 2009 from 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Monday, October 5, 2009 from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday, October 7, 2009 from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday, October 8, 2009 from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Accepted Artwork (Juried Art Show)
Sunday, November 15, 2009 from 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Monday, November 16, 2009 from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday, November 17, 2009 from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PMAfter December 11, 2009, all artwork not picked up will become the property of The Belton Center for the Arts.
Juror, Stephen Nevitt:
Professor Stephen Nevitt is the distinguished Chairman of the Department of Art at Columbia College. He received his BFA from The University of South Carolina and his MA from The State University of New York. He also taught at The South Carolina Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities for fourteen years. He has been represented in over 200 exhibits, including the honor of being one of 43 artists from South Carolina chosen to exhibit at the Palazzo Venezia in Rome.
Stephen Nevitt's resume includes over 40 shows in numerous cultural centers across the state. He has exhibited in The Columbia Museum of Art, Furman University, The Greenville Fine Arts Center, and Columbia College. He also has over 30 pieces of artwork in private collections throughout the United States.
Stephen has won over 80 artistic awards along with being honored eight times for Best in Show. He has served as juror in more than 100 art competitions. As a speaker, Stephen has appeared over 60 times as a guest artist.
Awards
$3,500 in Awards
Merit Awards and Purchase Awards are given out to recognize the achievements of talented artists included in the Juried Art Show. Selections for Merit Awards will be made at the Juror's discretion and all decisions are final. All accepted artwork may be considered for Merit Awards. Purchase Awards are given to artists whose artwork is chosen to be purchased by the donor of the award. Regardless of the price of the work, the full amount of the Purchase Award will be awarded to buy the artwork. Award prices are set at $500 and $350. Please mark the appropriate box on the entry form if your piece is available for one of these awards. Only marked pieces will be considered. All awards will be announced at the Juried Art Show reception at 8:00 PM. Eligibility:
This competition is open to artists 18 years of age or older. Each artist may submit up to TWO entries. All entries must be hand delivered to The Belton Center for the Arts by the stated deadline.
Specifications:
Only original works of art that have not been previously exhibited at the Belton Center for the Arts will be accepted. Artwork may be in any medium, including wood, painting, pastels, drawing, ceramics, sculpture, basketry, weaving, photography, printmaking and fiber arts.
All 2-dimensional art must be ready to hang, meaning artwork is professionally framed and securely wired/mounted. 2-D art should not exceed 48" x 60" in either direction. Each 3-dimensional artwork must weigh no more than 50 pounds.
Entry Fee:
A non-refundable entry fee of $30 per artist for one or two entries must accompany the artwork and entry forms upon delivery of the work. Make checks payable to the Belton Center for the Arts.
Sale of Work:
Unless otherwise noted on the entry card, all work will be for sale through the Belton Center for the Arts. If a work is not for sale, NFS must be clearly marked on the entry card. If the artwork is for sale, a price must be listed. A 30% commission will be taken by The Belton Center for the Arts upon the sale.
Liability:
All artwork selected for exhibition will be insured by the Belton Center for the Arts. BCA will handle all art work with the greatest care, but will not be responsible for loss or damage. Artists are encouraged to carry their own insurance. BCA reserves the right to refuse any entry at its own discretion. The Belton Center for the Arts also reserves the right to photograph and reproduce any entry for educational or promotional purposes. The receipt of an entry into the Juried Art Show will constitute an agreement by the artist with the conditions set forth in this prospectus.
The Belton Center for the Arts is a community arts center striving to provide the greater Belton area with quality cultural programs and educational opportunities in the creative arts. The Center is located at 306 City Square in Historic Downtown Belton, South Carolina. Gallery Hours are Tuesday - Friday 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Belton Center for the Arts
306 City Square
PO Box 368, Belton, SC 29627
Phone: 864 338-8556
Email: betsychapman@beltonsc.com
