Animals have long captivated human imagination. From cave drawings to fairy tales, our fascination with animals is so ancient and pervasive that it is virtually universal. Please show us the animals in your lives, from your home companions to their wild majestic counterparts.

Congratulations to the following artists for their acceptance to the exhibit!

Shain Bard: Willie and Me, Herring #2
Douglas Barnaby: Night Flyer, Feeding Ice Cream To My Pals
Susanne Corbelletta: Sea Cliff Swan, Hobie Cat
Caryn Coville: Serene Stripes, Standing Tall
Aleta Crawford: Merwin, Gray Squirrel
John Dios: Pablo at Long Beach
Amy Gottlieb: The Perch, Stern Eagle
William Grabowski: My Fire Bird
Stephen Hetzel: Sadie, Knuckles And Reid
Shelley Holtzman: Garden Cat, Rose Safari
Marc Josloff: Retreating Rhino, Black Bear with Sockeye Salmon
Marceil Kazickas: Little Fluff
Martha Klein: Me n Dad
Randy Kraft: We Come In Peace, Swamp Habitat
Joan Laufer: Shopping For Handbags
Hali Layton: Cruising Around
Zoe Lefkowitz: My Bubbe
Steven Mahler: Tiger Tiger. Black & White
Viny Maliangos: No Rain Yet, Oink
Carolyn Marks: Russell
Nadine McCluskey: Rory, Double Trouble
Nikki Milley: Don’t Be weird, Bessie
Stephanie Navon-Jacobson: Octopus, Ribbit Ribbit
Arlene Papier-Brickman: Man and Best Friend
Marley Parmely: Broadcasting Live From The Moon
Cynthia Paulis: Sushi
Brandasund Peterson: Jacknado The Purrfect Storm
Silvia Maria Rey: Hold Me Tight, The Hitchhiker
Alice Riordan: Out Of Africa, First Love
Nadia Saeedi: Alien Horse
Noel Shavzin: Gliding Golden winged Fire Bird
Annemarie Siefert: Sweet Ruby, Shy Beauty
Sherry St. Renz: Eagle King, Fancy Horse
Bob Stuhmer: Skyler Gray Cat, Golden Breakfast
Margo Vignola: Willow Horse
Angeli Zankel: Gold Shihtzu, Ardea Herodias
Theodora Zavala: Bunny In My Garden

Artists age 18 and older are invited to submit artwork for consideration for this exhibit.

CRITERIA All styles from non-objective to abstracted realism are welcome. All works must be original, and have been created in the last five years. References used in the creation of the submitted work must be the artist’s own, or copyright-released for use in this work. Works previously exhibited at The Art Guild Gallery will not be considered.

MEDIUMS: All mediums included but not limited to oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, drawing, mixed media, digital art and sculpture. No photography, copies, giclees, or reproductions.

JUDGE: Suzanne Sheran

SIZE AND FRAMING: Frame size must not exceed 36” on the longest side and be wired securely for hanging with screw eyes or D-rings to the frame, NOT the backboard. No sawtooth hangers, tape, strings. Gallery wraps are acceptable, but must be at least 1” thick. Work must be labeled with the title, artist’s name, street address, phone number, and email. Framing of your work must comply with the above OR IT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

HOW TO ENTER: Digital submission of your artwork uploaded to our website (preferred method) or via email to artshow@TheArtGuild.org

• be between 1MB and a maximum of 3MB. To resize or compress your images, go to PICRESIZE.com
• label your image as follows:
  artist’s lastname_firstname_title.jpg
  (ex: smith_john_beachsunset.jpg)

If you have problems with the uploader, please email your images to artshow@TheArtGuild.org– with ALL contact information, image title, size, and medium. We will invoice you for payment.  Submission will not be included in curating without payment.

If paying by check, download printable form

ENTRY FEE(S) Entry fees are payable online when you upload or by mailing a check. Registration is required and fees are non-refundable.

• Members: $30 (1-2 pieces)
• Non-members: $40 (1-2 pieces)
• One additional entry: $10 (per person)
• No more than 3 works per artist

FINALISTS The Selection Committee will review all entries and notify each artist as to the acceptance of the submitted work. The Art Guild has the right, in its sole discretion, to choose which eligible entries will be accepted to be exhibited. All decisions are final. Artists whose work has been selected will be notified after September 19th, either by email OR on our website.

AWARDS 1st Place $300 • 2nd Place $200 • 3rd Place $100 and Honorable Mentions

SALES Artwork may be sold directly by the artist with a suggested donation of 20% of the selling price from the artist to The Art Guild.

LIABILITY & INSURANCE The Liability Waiver on the entry form must be signed by the artist submitting images for consideration. It is the responsibility of the participating artist to insure or self-insure any work submitted for inclusion in this exhibit.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Wednesday, September 14th at midnight EST. Application, images and payment must be received.

DROP OFF:
Friday, Sept 23 1:30-3:30pm and Sept 24 11am – 1pm

PICK UP:
Sunday, Oct 30 – 3pm to 5pm

RECEPTION & AWARDS CEREMONY: Sunday, October 2nd, 3-5pm