21 November, 2008

Arts in Harmony Deadline to Enter Dec 5, 2008

Take advantage of this opportunity to enter your art in a National Juried Art Show in Elk River, Minnesota! Artist Deadline to enter is December 5, 2008!

For the past thirteen years the Elk River Area Arts Alliance has brought a national juried art show, Arts in Harmony, directly to your community. Sponsored by the Central Minnesota Arts Board, local businesses, and the Elk River Area Arts Alliance, the show is a cumulation of some of the areas best art in harmony with works from many U.S. states and occasionally art created by international artists. Last year artists from twenty-four different states entered 668 pieces of art representing 144 artists. It is a juried show with $9,700 in prize money given out last year.

The Sherburne County Government Center, located two miles west of downtown at 13880 U.S, Highway 10, has been housing the show since it’s inception. With ample space for hanging up to 155 pieces of art and display space for an addition 20-40 three dimensional pieces it’s an ideal place to showcase the works.

From February 9 to March 27 the exhibition will be open to the public from 8 A.M.-4:30 P.M. A reception and award ceremony to kick off the event will be Sunday, February, 15, from 1 P.M.-3:30 P.M. Everyone is invited! This is a time to interact with art and artists, free to all, with refreshments provided.

The deadline for artists to enter the show is December 5, 2008. An entry form with guidelines can be printed from the Arts Alliance website at http://www.elkriverart.org/ or you can call 763-441-4725 or email to info@elkriverart.org Entries can be made by digital images, slides, or photographs. The show is open to all living artists. Works must be original. Media includes paintings, drawings, digital and hand-pulled prints, mixed media, fiber, batik, photography, ceramics, glass, and sculpture. Jurors for this years show are Lance Killand, a professor at North Hennepin Community College and Bob Toensing, also a college professor from Anoka-Ramsey Community College.

The Arts in Harmony National Juried Exhibition brings together arts, artists, and community. This is an enormous accomplishment for a small community as well as a rare opportunity for area artists to enter a national juried show without shipping and travel. If you’re an art lover it is also a chance to enjoy a world-class art exhibit brought right to you.
The Elk River Area Arts Alliance is a 501(c)3 charitable organization. Award sponsorships from businesses are encouraged and appreciated. Memberships are available. ERAAA has numerous exhibits throughout the year both at its downtown gallery as well as at the Government Center. It also produces Art Soup, a grand biannual celebration of the arts, classes, concerts, and more. Check out the website at www.elkriverart.org or call for more info at 763-441-4725.

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