Details on Barn Art Fundraiser for Willowbrook

1. The Willowbrook Barn Art Fundraiser will be held during the summer of 2009. Art will be displayed during the months of July, August, and September.
   
2. Artists of all ages and in all mediums are invited to submit work for juried selection. Each work (painting, photography, mixed media, etc.) must focus on "The Barn" as a theme.
3. The artist's cost to participate will be a $5. fee per entry (payable in cash or check). There will be a submission form filled out by each artist on the scheduled drop off day.
4. Each piece must be securely labeled with the artist's name, address, telephone number, title of work, medium and price (if for sale).
   
5. Each piece should not be larger than 20 by 24 inches. All works submitted must be ready to hang and must have adequate hardware.
   
6. The show coordinator reserves the right to refuse any art that does not meet these requirements.
   
7. Drop-off for artwork will be June 20 between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon at the museum’s Durgin Barn Ballroom. All artists will be notified by phone or e-mail of the final selection on June 21.
8. Art selected will be at the discretion of the judges. Pick-up day for works not selected will be June 27 between 10:00 a.m. and 12 noon at the museum gift shop.
9. All art selected will be exhibited through the summer; works sold will remain on display until the take down day.
   
10. Ten percent of each work sold will be contributed to the museum towards the fund-raising effort.
11. Artists submit works at their own risk. A contract/ disclaimer form that each artist will sign will be provided on the drop off day. The museum will do everything possible to insure security for all submitted art. However, the museum will not be responsible for damage or theft.
12. Art selected will be judged for best of show, second place, third place and 3 honorable mentions. Prizes will be awarded. Works will be judged by museum visitors during the summer and announced at the reception.
13. The reception will be held on August 27 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Various museum exhibits will be open for artists and guests.
14. The final take-down and pick-up date will be September 29 between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon. The museum will not be responsible for art left unclaimed.
15. Contact Peter Abate for more information.