2011 TAOS  SELECT


TAOS SELECT IS BY JURIED ACCEPTANCE ONLY

The criteria for acceptance into Taos Select are:

1. The artist must have lived in Taos County for three (3) consecutive years.
2. The artist must reside in Taos County at least 75% of each year.
3. Artist must be accepted by juried submissions.
4. Artworks must be original and have been completed in the last 12 months.
5. Submitted artworks must NOT have been exhibited in any retail or public showing.
6. Original Work must not exceed 52" longest dimension when framed. This includes triptychs and diptychs, which in total, must be within the 52" maximum size.
7. Artist must make online art submission.


Art Submission Guidelines for Taos Select Artists:


Deadline for submission of work is July 31, 2011.
Artist must submit a 100 word Artist Statement (will be used in artist catalog)
Submit up to 3 images (JPEG; 72 dpi; 600-900 pixels widest dimension
Work submitted will be actual work picked for the Show
$10 submission fee on Pay Pal during submission (Pay Pal account not required)
Need any help with submission call Pat Wright at 505-225-5430
Submit work online at http://tcataos.org/fallarts


FEES AND DELIVERY OF ARTWORK
Artists who have received an invitation to Taos Select, must sign and return the acceptance form no later than August 26, 2011. Along with the signed acceptance form they must include payment as follows:

PAYMENT OF FEES:

a
) $20. fee for each piece of accepted artwork up to two,
b) jewelry $25 for up to 10 pieces,
c) one oversized entry $50,
d) no fee for miniatures.
e) Please make out checks to TFAF.
f) Late fees apply after August 26, 2011 (See invitation letter).

DELIVERY OF ARTWORK ONLY ON Monday September 19, 2011, 9am - 5pm.
Artists must complete and sign an entry form to be submitted with the uncrated and ready to display art. Artists must also bring their copy of the Invitation to show they were invited. Oil paintings must be totally dry to be exhibited.

Bring to: RIO GRANDE HALL, TAOS CONVENTION CENTER 120 Civic Plaza Drive, Taos, New Mexico 87571

You may have a representative deliver your art, bring the entry form signed by the artist.


Blank entry forms for Taos Select can be downloaded here: CHOOSE ONLY ONE.

ALL ART CATEGORIES
       
(MAXIMUM OF TWO ENTRIES PER ARTIST)


PICK UP OF ARTWORK

Artists pick up unsold work on Monday, October 3, 2011  ONLY between 9am to 5pm. No exceptions.

Location: RIO GRANDE HALL, TAOS CONVENTION CENTER 120 Civic Plaza Drive, Taos, New Mexico 87571

YOU MUST BRING YOUR RECEIPT FROM CHECK-IN DAY TO PICK UP YOUR ART. If not picked up, this work will become the property of Taos Fall Arts Festival, Inc. Pickup will be on this date only. You may have a representative bring your receipt and pick up your art for you.

For more information email tfafvolunteer@taosfallarts.com

This list of information will be updated as necessary.