Friday 27^th December 2019

to

Monday 30^th December 2019

Now in its 26^th consecutive year, we are pleased to once again be hosting the popular Great Summer Art Exhibition.

Artists are invited to participate by entering artwork which will be for sale at the exhibition in a great community atmosphere.

NEW TO THE EXHIBITION: This year we are including a separate photography section to ascertain interest.   There will be a $200 prize for the overall winner of this section. WHEN: The preview evening will be held on Friday 27^th December 2019 at 7pm. Refreshments will be served. Entry is $10 per person with sales available at the door. Exhibitors will receive two complimentary entries at the door on the preview evening..

Prizes for the categories listed below will be awarded at the preview evening. The Judge's Encouragement award will also be presented at this time.

The exhibition will then continue through from Saturday 28^th December 2019 to Monday 30^th December 2019, 10am to 4pm daily.

The People's Choice Award will be announced on the afternoon of Monday 30^th December 2019.

WHERE: Mahurangi East Community Hall, Hamatana Road, Snells Beach.

Notes to Artists:

1. Entry conditions are $10, including GST, per piece hanging fee and a 20% commission on any sales. No refunds on hanging fees.
2. Written registration with fees must be received no later than 4^th December 2019. Please fill out the registration form clearly. See downloads. It is the responsibility of the artist to notify the organisers to any changes from the original entry form.
3. All pieces of art must be the artist's own work. A maximum of four artworks per artist.
4. Artwork restricted in size to an area of 1m2. This includes triptych pictures. Two pieces of art in the Professional section may be larger than the 1m2 restriction. Please discuss size with the convenor.
5. All artwork displayed will be subject to judging and must be for sale. Price guidelines are Novice up to $300 and Intermediate up to $1,000.
6. All artwork must have D strings and cords attached.
7. The organisers do not accept responsibility for any loss or damage suffered to art through handling or exhibiting. Insurance during the exhibition is the responsibility of the artist.
8. Cash prizes will be offered in each category.
   
   

PRIZES:	Professional:	1st	$1,000	2nd	$500	3rd	$250
	Intermediate:	1st	$450	2nd	$250	3rd	$150
	Novice:	1st	$300	2nd	$200	3rd	$100
	Photography:	Overall winner   =   $200



9. No prints will be accepted.
10. Small cash and carry items such as cards and miniature artwork will be accepted with 20% commission on sales charged. There will be a charge of $20 per table (see registration form ).
11. Registered artwork must be delivered to the Mahurangi East Community Centre , Hamatana Road, Snells Beach between 8:30am and 10:00am on Friday 27^th December 2019. See below for further instructions regarding registration day.
12. Unsold artwork must be reclaimed between 4:30pm and 6:00pm on Monday 30^st December 2019. No pickups outside these times.
13. Payment for artwork sold will be made by 20th January 2020.
14. The organisers reserve the right to make any decisions they consider necessary for the good of the Exhibition and the achievement of its objectives.

If you require further information please contact:

Susan Fulton	phone   09 425 5855	Email   art@mahutennis.co.nz
Glenys Olesen	phone   09 425 5166	Email   artex@mahutennis.co.nz
Pamela Cartmell	phone   021 385 997	Email   arttreasurer@mahutennis.co.nz

Instructions to Artists for Registration Day

1. Follow the signs to the different category tables.
2. Register your name at the appropriate table and you will be given your artwork tags.
3. Attach the appropriate tag to the corresponding artwork to which you will already have attached a piece of string which is long enough to allow the tag to be displayed alongside your artwork.
4. When your work is ready to be hung, inform a helper who will take your art into the exhibition hall. No artists to enter the exhibition hall.
5. Have a great day and hope to see you at the preview evening Friday 27th December 2019 at 7pm when the prizes will be presented for all categories.