Portland, ME 2012 Registration Form

Complete this entry form to participate in the 6th Annual Exhibit of The National Arts Program® for the City of Portland, Portland Public Library, and Portland Public School employees and their family members. There is no fee to enter the program.

Eligibility

Participants must be an employee or a family member of an employee of the City of Portland, the Portland Public Library or Portland Public School Department.
All entries submitted must be the original work of the applicant completed within the last three years.
Not accepted: kits; paint-by number pieces; photocopies or photographs of artwork; magazine or book illustrations, random snapshots.
The National Arts Program® and the City of Portland reserve the right to disqualify entries they consider to be unacceptable or inappropriate for a public exhibit.

Eligibility: *

City of Portland Employee

Portland Public Library Employee

Portland Public School Employee

Immediate Family Member of an Employee

Employee Information

First Name: *

Last Name: *

Department of Employee: *

Position of Employee: *

Artist Information (if different from employee)

First Name:

Last Name:

Artist Age (if youth applicant):

Street Address: *

City: *

State: *

Zip: *

Phone (day): *

Format: 555-555-5555

Phone (evening):

Format: 555-555-5555

E-mail address: *

Classification: *

Adult

Amateur – a person with little or no experience
Intermediate – a person with some experience, begining art students, etc
Professional – a person with serious art training or employed in an art-related job

Youth / Teen

Youth 12 Years Old & Under
Teen 13-18

Artwork will be judged in the classification of the artist’s selection; however, in some cases, the exhibition judges will make the final determination.

Entries

Preparing Entries

Submit only entries which fit into the listed medium categories.
All artwork will need an NAP identification label placed on the back (provided at drop off).
All 2-dimensional entries should be matted, framed and/or ready to hang with wire securely on the back.
All work must measure no more than 48” in any direction or weigh more than 50 pounds unless otherwise stipulated.
Artwork that does not meet size limitations or specifications will be disqualified before judging.

First Entry

Title: *

Year Artwork Completed: *

Medium: *

Size: *

Format: L" x W" x H"

For Sale:

Yes, my work is for sale.

If you checked "Yes", please indicate sale price below.

Price: $

Second Entry

Title:

Year Artwork Completed:

Medium:

Size:

Format: L" x W" x H"

For Sale:

Yes, my work is for sale.

If you checked "Yes", please indicate sale price below.

Price: $

Volunteer:

I am interested in volunteering to help with the exhibit

Rules of Exhibit

Deadline This Registration Form must be received no later than Friday, February 3, 2012.
Delivering Entries All entries must be delivered to the State of Maine Room located on the Second Floor of City Hall on Monday, February 27, 2012 between 11am and 4pm.
Reception & Awards A reception and presentation of awards will be held at the State of Maine Room located on the Second Floor of City Hall on Friday, March 2, 2012 from 6pm to 8pm.
- Prizes will be awarded by classification:
  - Adult (Amateur, Intermediate and Professional): 3 - First Place Awards of $300; 3 - Second Place Awards of $200; and 3 - Third Place Awards of $100
  - Youth / Teen : 2 - First Place Awards of $75; 2- Second Place Awards of $50; and 2 - Third Place Awards of $25
  - A Best of Show Award of $300 will be presented
- Additional awards including Honorable Mentions and Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the judges.
Public Exhibit The exhibit will be open to the public from March 2 - 15, 2012 during City Hall business hours; Monday - Friday from 8am to 4:30pm. The exhibit is free to the public.
Retrieving Entries Each artist is responsible for retrieving his/her artwork from the City Hall Rotunda located on the first floor on Friday, March 16, 2012 between 11am and 4pm. No work is to be removed prior to the end of the exhibition. Neither the City of Portland nor The National Arts Program® will be responsible for unclaimed works.
Liability Every attempt will be made to preserve, secure and protect each entry submitted; but neither The National Arts Program® nor the City of Portland can be held responsible for damages, loss of art entries, or the cancellation of this exhibit due to unforeseen circumstances. The placing of art in the exhibition constitutes an agreement on the part of the entrant with conditions herein set forth. The National Arts Program Foundation and the Ciyt of Portland reserve the right to publish for publicity purposes reproductions of the entries. The National Arts Program® in the City of Portland is a public exhibit and photographing/filming of the exhibit is encouraged.

I have read and understand the Rules of Exhibit listed above.

Portland, ME 2012 Registration Form

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