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OUR JURIED SHOW WILL BE MAY1 - 31, 2025
at the Edwin Bemis Library, Littleton CO
PAINT BOX GUILD ANNUAL FINE ART JURIED SHOW
PROSPECTUS
PAINT BOX GUILD 2025 ANNUAL FINE ART JURIED SHOW
MAY 1 THROUGH 31, 2025
CHECK IN AT 10 TO 11 AM AT BEMIS LIBRARY
JURIED SHOW is at Bemis Library, 6014 S Datura, Littleton. CO
HANG on Thursday, May 1, 2025 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
TAKE DOWN is Saturday, May 31 between 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
REGISTER on spreadsheet or paper form
Spreadsheet
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Open attachment
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Scroll down to your name
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Tap cell to right of your name under (“Title of Art”)
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Tap “Enter text or formula” Type title of your painting
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Tap green check mark
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Repeat process for “Medium” “Price” and “Size” columns, filling in appropriate information
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You’re done. Info will save automatically
PAINTINGS accepted 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
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One (1) or two (2) paintings only per member
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Ready to hang – framed or gallery-wrapped
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No supplies will be available
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Good frames and clean glass
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No sawtooth or eyehook hangers
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Wire ends must be wrapped with tape to prevent “sticks” to fingers
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Minimum size 8” x 10” framed or gallery-wrapped (1 3/8” – 1 ½”)
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Maximum size 3’ x 5’ (2,160 sq in) framed or gallery-wrapped, and may be limited to 1 only depending on space)
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On back, personal business card, PBG card, or handmade note attached with tape
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On front, lower right edge, black ink (not fat marker), PBG card attached with shipping or packing tape (no Scotch tape)
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Leave room after drop off
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Take home your carrier, box, bag, etc.
BIN WORK No bin work will be accepted for this show.
BRING cash or check payable to Paint Box Guild. $10 for one or first painting, $5 additional for second painting. No $20 bills, please.
SALES must be arranged between buyer and artist and paid outside the library. Ten percent (10% ) of the sale goes to PBG.
JUROR is Evelyn Martinez. (evelynvaldezmartinez.com)
Only the juror and two members of the hanging committee will be present in the room during the judging process.
RIBBONS are Best of Show, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, and 3 Honorable Mention.
RECEPTION is Sunday, May 4, 2025 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the lower level of Bemis Library.
Pam Mason is in charge of the reception.
POSTER and PROGRAM Suzanne Maxwell will create the show poster and program.
Paintings accepted for juried exhibitions by the Paint Box Guild will be held to the highest standards of originality in subject, composition and from the artists’ own photo reference. Paintings must have been done within the past two (2) years. Paintings that have received any award previously in a Bemis juried show are not eligible. However, they may be submitted if they have been entered but have not received an award.
All submissions must be original work by the artist. No prints, giclees or photos will be accepted. If the artist is working from photographs, it must be from photos taken by the artist. Artists should be prepared to provide their reference photo(s) if requested. Works copied from Instagram, AI, Pinterest, magazines, and other reference materials or done in a workshop where someone other than the artist has added even one brush stroke are not permitted.
Participation is open to active members only. Business cards may be displayed in the artists’ own card holder on top of glass-enclosed cabinet.
The hanging committee reserves the right to refuse entry to any paintings that do not meet PBG standards. Paintings must be in good condition, properly wired, carded, and void of any dirt, fingerprints and smudges. Members are required to fill in and attach a PBG card to display correctly on each painting. An additional card with identical information is to be attached to the back of the painting.
LOCATION: The Edwin A. Bemis Public Library, 6014 S Datura St., Littleton, CO 80120. Paintings are due at Bemis Library at 10 to 11 am on Thursday, May 1, 2025. Please arrive promptly with paperwork in-hand to facilitate the check-in process.
JUROR: EVELYN MARTINEZ
ENTRY ELIGIBILITY: All submissions must be original work by the artist. No prints, giclées or photos will be accepted. If the artist is working from photographs, it must be from photos taken by the artist. Artists should be prepared to provide their reference photo(s) if requested. Works copied from other reference materials or done in a workshop where someone other than the artist has added even one brush stroke are not permitted.
Participation is open to active members only. Business cards may be displayed on side tables in the exhibitor’s own card holder and on the back of the painting.
THE HANGING COMITTEE: or jury, reserves the right to refuse entry to any paintings that do not meet PBG standards. Paintings must be in good condition, properly strapped (no saw tooth hangers or eye screws) and void of any dirt, fingerprints and smudges. Each member is required to complete two (2) PBG Cards printed clearly in black ink. The first card is to hang face forward on the right-hand side just below the frame. Attach from the back with a strong tape such shipping or masking tape (no Scotch tape). The second PBG card is to be affixed to the back of the painting.
Please review the instructions in your handbook regarding paintings, condition and framing requirements.
SIZE LIMITATION: Minimum 8”x10” (frame size). Miniatures framed in an 8”x10” frame or larger are acceptable.
PAPERWORK: Each member is required to complete a PBG Submission Form to be turned in to the designated committee member at the time the artwork is turned in.
NUMBER OF PAINTINGS: One (1) to two (2) paintings per member only. Members may not remain in the room while judging takes place.
ENTRY FEE: $10.00 for the first painting, and $5.00 for a second entered painting. ($15.00 for two paintings entered). Checks are made payable to Paint Box Guild and given to Treasurer, Linda Lippert.
NO BIN WORK FOR THIS JURIED SHOW.
AWARDS: Ribbons will be awarded for: Best of Show, 1st, 2nd and 3rd place and three (3) Honorable Mentions.
RECEPTION: A reception will be held on Sunday, May 4, 2025 from 2pm to 4pm. We ask that all members attend if possible.
REFRESHMENTS: Members will provide light refreshments, such as cookies and finger foods. Please display your “Sunday Best.”
Paintings accepted for juried exhibitions by the Paint Box Guild will be held to the highest standards of originality in subject, composition and from the artists’ own photo reference. Paintings must have been done within the past two (2) years. Paintings that have received any award previously are not eligible. They may be submitted if they have been entered but have not received an award.
LOCATION: The Edwin A. Bemis Public Library, 6014 S Datura St., Littleton, CO 80120. Paintings are due at Bemis Library at 10:30 am on the date determined by the library (May 1, 2025).
Please arrive promptly with paperwork in-hand to facilitate the check-in process.
JURYING: All submissions must be original work by the artist. No prints, giclées or photos will be accepted. If the artist is working from photographs, it must be from photos taken by the artist. Artists should be prepared to provide their reference photo(s) if requested. Works copied from other reference materials or done in a workshop where someone other than the artist has added even one brush stroke are not permitted.
AWARDS: Ribbons will be awarded for: Best of Show, 1st, 2nd and 3rd place and three (3) honorable mentions.
PAPERWORK: Each member is required to complete a PBG Submission Form to be turned in to the designated committee member at the time the artwork is turned in. Each member is required to complete two (2) PBG Cards printed clearly in black ink. The first card is to hang face forward on the lower right-hand side just below the frame. Attach from the back with a strong tape such a shipping or masking tape (no Scotch tape). The second PBG card is to be affixed to the back of the painting.
