CALL for ENTRIES: Heartland

HEARTS of PALM,
anyone?

Heart smart foods have become the norm in my house. I have scary-low blood pressure, and my doc says it makes me far less likely to have a heart attack or stroke. However, my husband is one of those string beans that can consume 5000 calories per day. If Captain Consumption is going to grow old with me, the meats are going to have to be lean, the vegetables plentiful, whole grains a constant and cheese…just an occasional indulgence. This next show is in the Heartland; do you think they eat any heart-healthier there? Let me know…

Check out this Call for Entries from the Merriam Parks & Recreation for the 16th Annual Heartland Artist Exhibition at the Irene B. French Art Gallery (Merriam, KS). A reasonable entry fee, great awards and low commission. This could be ideal for some of you…

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CALL for ENTRIES:
16th Annual Heartland Artist Exhibition

ELIGIBILITY: Artists age 18 and over are eligible to enter the exhibition.

MEDIA: Only original paintings in oil, watercolor, acrylic, pastel, charcoal, pencil or a mixture of any of the above media are acceptable. All work must be on canvas, paper, masonite or ragboard.

DEADLINE: January 8, 2012

NOTIFICATION: Notice of acceptance posted on website January 30, 2012

ENTRY FEE: Entry fees are $35.00 for up to 3 works per artist.

JUROR: Kim Casebeer was born and raised in Kansas, and still lives in Kansas. She draws her inspiration from the simplicity of the Flint Hills, an area of wide open ranch land. These days Kim also feels at home painting in Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, Wyoming and Texas. Kim received her Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from Kansas State University in 1992.

Kim’s work has been featured in numerous magazine articles. She has exhibited in many prestigious national competitions, winning many awards, including Best of Show at the 2010 Nomades del Arte National Invitational Exhibit held at Southwest Gallery. Kim has also particpated in museum shows in Arizona, Wyoming, Montana and Oklahoma.

AWARDS: Best of Show: $1,500.00, 2nd Place: $1,000.00, 3rd Place: $ 500.00, 3 Awards of Merit: $ 100.00 each, 3 Honorable Mentions & 1 Purchase Award.

SALES: A 30% commission will be retained by the City of Merriam on all sales. All work must be for sale—no NFS or POR.