Bitterroot Public Library

Presents

~Youth Art Gallery Show Opening~

~Session Three~

July 2 2008 from 5:30-7:30 PM

Session Three features local youth artists

Danica Loucks and Robin McAdoo

The art will be on display for three weeks after the show opens.

Stop by the Bitterroot Public Library at 306 State Street in Hamilton, Montana

And check out the talent we have here in the Bitterroot Valley.

YOUNG ARTISTS WANTED

for

GALLERY SHOWINGS AT THE

BITTERROOT PUBLIC LIBRARY

Submissions will be accepted March 26th ~ April 23rd, 2008 between the hours of 12:00 pm and 5:00 pm.

• Submissions must be original artwork signed by the artist residing in the Bitterroot Public Library service area comprised of the school districts of Hamilton, Victor and Corvallis.
• Submissions must be submitted in photograph format (do not bring in the artwork).  No exceptions.  All entries must be submitted no later than 5 pm on April 23rd, 2008 or they will not be considered.  Submission photos may be brought into the library in person, e-mailed to the Youth  Services Librarian at  mistymiles@montana.com or mailed to: Misty Miles, Youth Services Librarian, Bitterroot Public Library, 306 State Street, Hamilton, MT 59840
• Only one submission of no less than 5 and no more than 10 pieces per artist please.
• Three-dimensional art will be accepted for this competition, but the piece must fit into a specified location.
• No size limit has been implemented to date, but the Bitterroot Public Library reserves the right to jury out pieces at their discretion.
• Artist must assume responsibility for possible loss or damage of all art pieces displayed.
• The Bitterroot Public Library strictly reserves the right to reject art that they deem to be offensive or unsuitable for display.

Gallery showings will begin on April 30^th and run through August 27, 2008.

• Six artists will be selected from each of two age groups:
  • Preschool-4^th grade
  • 5^th – 12^th grade
• Selected artists of the various categories will be announced, on April 23^rd, 2008. 
• Each selected artist will be given a three week show opportunity. 
• Pre-school-4^th grade artwork will be shown in the East wing children’s area and 5^th – 12^th grade artwork will be shown in the West wing teen hangout.
• A gallery opening reception will occur on the selected Wednesday evening (the artist is required to attend) and will commence on a Wednesday  evening 3 weeks later (artist is required to come pick up exhibit pieces from the Library at this time).
• All pieces selected for a gallery showing must either be matted/framed or     displayed on black poster board (exception for 3-dimensional pieces).

Please reference http://bitterrootpubliclibrary.org  for current exhibition information and criteria concerning the Youth Art Gallery events.  Please note that no submissions will be sold or advertised for sale while on exhibit at the

Bitterroot Public Library.