Wayne & Lynn Hamersly Library Western Oregon University 345 N Monmouth Ave. Monmouth, OR 97361 Against   the Rain A juried umbrella exhibit January 19 – March 5, 2004

About the Invitation:
The Hamersly Library is soliciting submissions for a juried show titled “Against the Rain.” We are hoping to select 40 examples of original art using a plain, white paper umbrella as a blank canvas.

The exhibition space extends from the main lobby through all three floors and presents a variety of display opportunities.

Entries will be juried by members of the Western Oregon University Art Department.

Plain white paper umbrellas were available at the Library for a $6.00 fee to cover the cost of the umbrella. Click here for a printable version of the prospectus and application.

Please direct all inquiries to:

Exhibition:
The exhibition will take place in the Wayne & Lynn Hamersly Library at Western Oregon University, Monmouth, OR. The exhibition space extends from the main lobby through all three floors and presents a variety of display opportunities.

Jury selection will be January 8-9, 2004. Applicants with email will be notified of jury selections. A list of selected works will be available on January 12, 2004. Entries not selected need to be picked up or alternate arrangements January 12-16, 2004. Re-shipment of works not selected will begin January 12, 2004.

Installation will be January 12-16, 2004.

The exhibition dates are January 19-March 5, 2004.

Criteria:
This invitation is extended to Western faculty, staff, students, alumni, retired faculty and members of the local community. Works will be suspended and cannot weigh more than 10 pounds.

Works may be available for sale. If your piece is sold through the exhibit, there will be a 30% commission charged with the proceeds going to the library to support future exhibits.

Artist must provide special installation instructions as appropriate.

Liability and Risk:
All works will be insured while in the library. Artists are urged to obtain their own insurance to cover possible damage during shipment. Care and caution will be exercised in handling the works and reasonable security will be provided.

Shipping and Delivery:
Works must be shipped prepaid in sturdy reusable crates or cartons. Be sure to list insurance value (needed for return shipment) and price of the work if for sale or NFS on the entry application.

Return shipment will be made according to the prepaid method specified by the artist. (No post office addresses, please.) Works may also be hand delivered to the Hamersly Library by Wednesday, January 7, 2004 at 5:00 p.m.

Reclaiming:
Hand-delivered work must be reclaimed at the Hamersly Library, Western Oregon University on March 8 and 9, 2004. Beginning March 8, 2004 shipped works will be re-shipped according to the prepaid method specified by the artist. Work not picked up will be considered a donation and become the property of Western Oregon University.

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