CRITERIA FOR ACCEPTANCE:

1. The artist must have lived in Taos County for one (1) year.
2. The artist must reside in Taos County at least 75% of each year.

EXHIBITION ARTWORK REQUIREMENTS:

1. An artist may submit two pieces of artwork, each not greater than 52” longest dimension when framed. This includes triptychs and diptychs, which in total, must be within the 52" maximum size.

2. Or, an artist may submit 1 oversized piece, instead of two, not to exceed 72 inches longest dimension including framing. Total circumference, including frame, cannot be greater than 216 inches.

3. Absolutely NO Giclee, with the exception of photography, or mechanically-produced art of any kind, will be accepted.

4. All photographic ink jet prints must be made with archival inks on archival paper.

5. All work must be original and must not have been previously exhibited in retail or for-sale situations.
All artwork must be an original produced by the submitting artist within the last twelve months. Oil paintings must be totally dry to be exhibited.

6. All work must be for sale at the normal gallery price, and “Not For Sale” items will not be accepted.
Overpriced artwork will not be exhibited. Maximum price allowed is $10,000.

7. The artist will receive 60% of the retail sales price and the TFAF sales commission is 40%. Buyer contact information also will be provided to the artist with their payment after completion of the exhibition.

8. Jewelers must provide their own display cases and stands.

9. Sculptors and potters must provide their own display stand(s) or table(s).

10. Since buyer will be allowed to take the art home upon purchase (unless artwork has received an award) a replacement piece will be allowed. For sold artwork that has received an award, you will be allowed to bring in another piece of artwork in the same category.

11. Framing: All 2D artwork must be framed and wired for hanging. No exceptions!

12. Sculptures must fit through a 30” wide door.

13. All pedestals must be provided by artist.

FEES AND DELIVERY OF ARTWORK:

DELIVERY will be on this date only: Tuesday SEPT 22, 2009 between the hours of 9 am and 5 pm.

Artists must complete and sign an entry form to be submitted with the uncrated and ready to display art. Oil paintings must be totally dry to be exhibited.

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

The following fees will apply:
1) $20 for each artwork, with a maximum of two,
2) $50 for one oversized entry,
3) Jewelers fee is $25 for up to a maximum of 10 pieces,
4) Checks payable to TFAF, and
5) A brief biography.

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

Blank entry forms for the Taos Open can be downloaded here :

ALL ART CATEGORIES EXCEPT JEWELRY(MAXIMUM OF TWO ENTRIES PER ARTIST is allowed.)


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JEWELRY ONLY  (FOR JEWELRY, A MAXIMUM OF TEN ITEMS PER ARTIST IS ALLOWED)

PICK UP OF ARTWORK:

On TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2009 between the hours of 9am and 5pm, ONLY !

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

YOU MUST BRING YOUR RECEIPT THAT YOU RECEIVED ON CHECK-IN DAY. If not picked up, this work will become the property of Taos Fall Arts Festival, Inc. Pickup will be on this date only unless advance arrangements have been made with TFAF for an alternative pickup date. You may have a representative bring your receipt and pick up your art for you.

For more information email info@taosfallarts.com

This list of information will be updated as necessary.