eligibility: Open to the public. Entries must have been completed within the past two years and not previously exhibited at a BVAA show.


entries: A total of 3 works, either paintings or other arts, or a combination of both, will be allowed. Paintings must be dry, wired and ready to hang. Limited space requires a size limit to no larger than 20 x 20 (outside measurement) or it will be disqualified. Pedestals for 3-D works are required. Student art work doesn't have to be framed but must be matted.


registration: All work must be pre-registered. No work will be accepted unless it has been pre-registered. NO substitution allowed. Registrations must be post-marked no later than Saturday, April 19th and must include one set of entry cards and a check for the applicable fees. Mail to BVAA, c/o Karin Knapik, 203R W. Hartford Ave., Uxbridge, MA 01569


fees: A $5.00 fee per entry for members and students and $10 fee per entry for non-members. Membership fee is $25 and open to any artist in the Greater Blackstone Valley area. Checks should be payable to B.V.A.A.


originality: Works for exhibition must be original (no reproductions). Original artwork involving print making, collage, or computer art are acceptable as long as they are identified as such and that the standard of a "unique creation by the hand of the artist" is met. Student's versions of a teacher's artwork are not allowed.


drop-off/pickup: Please bring your entries to the Gallery at Alternatives in the Whitin Mill, Wednesday, April 30th between 6-8:00 p.m. Work must be picked up on Sunday, May 4th, between 4-5:30 p.m. or arrangements may be made to pick up items on Monday between 10am-12pm.. Anything sold may not be removed before the end of the show -- but can be picked up at this time as well.


judging: Judging will take place Friday, May 2nd. Ribbons will be awarded in each category to for First, Second, and Third place. Categories, to be judged, must contain 5 or more pieces. The BVAA Board reserves the right to redistribute the categories to meet the 5 piece minimum.


categories: Oil & Acrylic, Watercolor, Photography, Decorative Arts (Fabric Arts, Baskets, Metals, Wood, Sculpture), Graphics (Pastels, Prints, Etchings, Pencil drawings, Mixed Media), Student (grades 5-8), Student (grades 9-12) and Theme (Reflections of the Blackstone Valley). Honorable Mention ribbons may be given at the judges discretion.


bin art: Unframed, matted and shrink-wrapped original artwork, prints (reproductions) and cards may be displayed on tables or in bins at the show by BVAA members. Please label all artworks and items individually with artist's name, title, and price. Bin art is displayed at the artist's risk. Space may be limited and will be displayed at the BVAA board's discretion.


sales: Works and bin art included in the show may be for sale. If you do not wish to sell your work, please mark "NFS" under "price" on the entry forms. A 20% commission for members and 30% for non-members will be taken by the BVAA on all sales made at the show.


New This Year -- BVAA has expanded the show this year to include a themed category as well as two student categories. The theme, while it will always surround some aspect of the Blackstone Valley, this year will focus on the "reflections" of the Blackstone Valley. This is not specific to only true reflections; we leave it open to each artist's interpretation. Both the themed category as well as the student categories will be judged as one category and will not have break-outs for each medium.

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