Peoples’ Choice 2018 James Weir Exhibition

From January 8 to February 22, 2018, the Arts Council, Arts Board, Speedy Glass, and Sask. Lotteries will be presenting the 34nd Annual James Weir People’s Choice Exhibition. This successful exhibition will give amateur artists from the Weyburn-South East Region, the opportunity to display their work in the Allie Griffin Art Gallery in Weyburn. Gallery patrons are invited to cast their votes for their favourite pieces during the 7 weeks of the exhibition. (Voting to end on February 16, 5PM). A reception will be held on Thursday, February 22, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in the Allie Griffin Art Gallery. Presentations will be made and runners-up will be acknowledged.

Conditions of Entry 1. Entrants must reside in the South East Region which includes the communities of Weyburn, Stoughton, , Lang, Milestone, Fillmore, Wilcox, Riceton, , Corning, , Trossachs, Griffin, Ceylon, Goodwater, Minton, , , , Colgate, Creelman, Forget, , Hardy, Heward, Khedive, Hansworth, Kronau, Lajord, Parry, Osage, McTaggart, Ratcliffe, Talmage, Tyvan, Tribune, Beaubier, Bromhead, Bechard, Colfax, Davin, Dummer, Estlin, Froude, Gray, Lewvan, Maxim, , , Macoun, Ogema, Benson & Torquay. 2. Works of art must be recent (produced in 2016-2017) and never shown in the Allie Griffin Art Gallery. 3. Works will be accepted from any of the following categories: oil, acrylic, watercolour, pen and ink, pencil, printmaking, photography, clay, fibre, leather, wood, metal, dried flowers, mixed media etc. A set of two or three related items will be accepted when applicable. 4. Items made with the use of Commercial Patterns will NOT be accepted. 5. Two dimensional pieces must be framed and ready for hanging. The identification label provided with the entry form must be attached to the work, for all works must be indicated on the registration form. This allows all work to be covered by insurance during the display period. 6. Entrants must be emerging artists 16 years of age or older. 7. Artists wishing to submit work must complete the enclosed entry form and return it by December 21, 2017 to: Weyburn Arts Council, 424 - 10th Ave. S., Weyburn, Sask. S4H 2A1 or email: [email protected]. 8. Work must be delivered by 10:00 a.m. January 8, 2018, to: Allie Griffin Art Gallery, 45 Bison Ave. N., Weyburn. 9. Works on display may be picked up February 22, 2018 after the reception. 10. Works accepted at the discretion of the James Weir Peoples’ Choice Committee.

If you have any questions please call – 848-3922 or email: [email protected] WAIVER: According to the copyright law, artists are entitled to an exhibition fee whenever their work appears for public display. Your signature on this form indicates the fact that you are aware of this fact and are willing to waive your fee. This exhibition has as its purpose, community involvement and public awareness for the arts.

I, ______will waive the right to receive (Name of artist) artist’s fee for the period of January 8 to February 22, 2018 during the James Weir People’s Choice Exhibition, hosted by the Weyburn Arts Council.

Signature: ______Address: ______Postal Code: ______Ph. No.: ______Email:______Title: ______Insurance Value: ______Medium: ______

Label: Cut out and attach to the back of your work and deliver to the Allie Griffin Art Gallery, 45 Bison Ave., N. in Weyburn by 10 a.m., Monday, January 8, 2018.

Artist’s Name: ______

Address: ______

______Postal Code:______

Phone No.: ______Email:______

Title of Work: ______

Date of Work: ______

Insurance Value: ______Entry Form 34nd Annual

James Weir People’s Choice Exhibition 2018 DUE DATE: DECEMBER 21, 2017

WEYBURN ARTS COUNCIL c/o Signal Hill Arts Centre 424 – 10th Avenue S Weyburn, SK S4H 2A1 [email protected]

Artist’s Name: ______

Address: ______

Phone Number(s): ______

Title of Work: ______

Medium: ______

Insurance Value: ______

Signature:______

Artworks to be delivered by 10:00 a.m. January 8, 2018

To: the Allie Griffin - 45 Bison Avenue, Weyburn, SK.