The Central Rappahannock Regional Library is inviting artists to submit their work for for the Uniquely Spotsylvania art show. The show is open to the public September 1 – October 31, at Salem Church Branch, 2607 Salem Church Rd. An opening reception will be held 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept 9.
Entries will be accepted 2 – 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25, and 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26 at Salem Church Branch. All artists ages 18 and up are invited to enter. Artistic works must be inspired by the Spotsylvania experience — scenes, sites, and people. Entries must be original and completed in the last five years. No repeat entries.
Entries will be accepted for the following categories:
– Painting (acrylic, oil, watercolor)
– Drawing/Printmaking (charcoal, pastel, pen & ink, pencil)
– Photography
– Computer-generated art
– Mixed Media (three-dimensional works not accepted)
The entry fee is $25 for the first piece and $10 for each additional piece.
First place ($500), second place ($250), third place ($175), and honorable mention ($100) prizes will be awarded in each category (Painting, Drawing/Printmaking, Photography, Computer Generated Art, Mixed Media) One Best in Show ($1,000) prize will be given.
Visit the library’s website for more details and to download an entry form: www.librarypoint.org/uniquelyspotsylvania.
The Uniquely Spotsylvania opening reception and cash prizes are generously donated by the Friends of the Central Rappahannock Regional Library.
