The ever popular Taos Open has always been an exciting show. The criteria for acceptance into the Taos Open are that the artist must have lived in Taos County for 1 year and at least 75% of the time. We never know who or what will be shown, It has been found that some visitors spend most of their time at this show in the festival looking for the unexpected. Many Artists are not interested in having their work juried for a variety of reasons and this is an opportunity for them to have their work on display in the Festival. Many a Taos Artist has been discovered in this diverse show. This year’s show will have a special section in the hall for youth art, for our emerging young artists.

Art Submission Guidelines for Taos Open Artists: (Please read carefully)

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! Gallery wrapped canvas are accepted without the frame provided they have painted edges.

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

13. All pedestals must be provided by artist.

14. Artists are asked to bring a 8.5 x 11 one page Artist Statement to be available for the collectors to review.

15. The requirements for the youth art in the Open are the same as the Open, however there is no charge for the youth art and the work does not have to be for sale.

FEES AND DELIVERY OF ARTWORK:

PAYMENT OF FEES:
a) $20. fee for each piece of artwork, 2 pieces may be submitted,
b) jewelry $25 for up to 10 pieces,
c) one oversized entry $50,
d) Please make out checks to TFAF.

DELIVERY OF ARTWORK ONLY ON Tuesday September 20, 2011, 9am - 5pm.
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: 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 the Taos Open can be downloaded here:

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

 

PICK UP OF ARTWORK:

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

Location: BATAAN 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.

EVENTS:

A first for this year’s Fall Arts Festival is the “Taos Art Colony” group photo at the KTAO Solar Center. The potentially largest gathering of artists ever assembled in Taos will include some of Taos’ most famous creative minds. The public is invited to witness this historic occasion taking place September 25th at 5:30 pm and talk with the artists who make up the vibrant creative community. The fun doesn’t end there, at 7:30 pm a dance party and cash bar will kick off this year’s Fall Arts Festival.

This years show will have cash awards. A Best of show award of $500, and 4 Juror’s choice Awards of $100 for both the Taos Select and the Taos Open shows. Opening night we are bringing back the Peoples Choice Award.

The paid reception for the Distinguished Achievement Award Series will open on Friday the 23rd at 4 pm. Doors are open, free to the public at 6 pm. Please join us for Taos’ oldest running Art Festival.

For more information email tfafvolunteer@taosfallarts.com

This list of information will be updated as necessary.