Artists and craft-makers from Acushnet, Rochester, and Freetown are invited to exhibit new work to the public at this annual art show held each year.
Original work is especially encouraged, as well as work not previously shown at this event. There is NO entry fee. Prizes are awarded in each art category.
By entering your work, you support your fellow artists, the town of Acushnet, and those who delight in viewing the work of others. It’s not about winning, it’s about celebrating the arts!
The 60th Annual Acushnet Massachusetts Art Week Show will be held on June 1 & 2, 2019.
PLACE: Acushnet Senior Center, 59 1/2 Main Street, Acushnet, MA (fully accessible)
DELIVERY OF WORK:
• Friday, May 31, 2019 from 5-8 p.m. and Saturday, June 1 from 8-11 a.m.
PUBLIC VIEWING:
Saturday, June 1, 2019 from 2-8 p.m., Sunday, June 2, 2019 from 1-5 p.m.
• Reception and award ceremony: In addition to the viewing, a public reception will be held Sunday 1-5 p.m. Prizes will be awarded at 4:00 p.m. Donations of finger foods would be welcomed.
PICK-UP WORK:
Sunday, June 2, 2019, 5-6 p.m. NO work may be picked up early or left in the building after the pick-up time unless previous arrangements have been made with contact person Dianna Couto (508-995-4238).
ELIGIBILITY: Any ACUSHNET RESIDENT, 16 years or older, and COA groups from Rochester and East Freetown. If you know any artists or crafters, please encourage them to enter.
MEDIA:
There are 5 separate categories:
1. Watercolor
2. Oil & Acrylic
3. Photography
4. Mixed Category (pastels, theorem, pencil, colored pencil, pen & ink, collage, mixed media, air brush)
5. Crafts
PAINTINGS, PHOTOGRAPHY & MIXED CATEGORY:
You may bring up to 4 pieces and all may be hung, space permitting. Hanging/categorizing is at the discretion of the art show committee/curators. All work to be hung must be framed properly with wire, ready to hang (NO sawtooth hangers). Wide sided canvas does not need to be frames. Photos of paintings cannot be accepted.
CRAFTS: Includes ceramics, wood carving, fine jewelry, sculpture, painting on wood or metals, etc. You may bring up to 4 items, more may be accepted space permitting. Small items such as jewelry or miniatures must be cased and count as one item.
COMMISSIONS and SALES: The committee takes no commissions on sales, and you may sell or just show any item. Any items sold should remain on display until the end of the show.
LIABILITY: The committee will take good care of the work you have invested so much time in, but we can’t assume any responsibility. The building does not have an alarm system.
AWARDS: Thanks to a grant from the Acushnet Cultural Council, the following prizes are awarded in each category:
• First Place: $25 and award ribbon
• Second Place: $15 and award ribbon
• Third Place: $10 and award ribbon
• Honorable Mention: award ribbon
POPULAR VOTE AWARD: Everyone attending may cast one vote only for their favorite work from combined Media categories (1-4) and one vote in the Craft category. One Popular Vote Award of $25 and award ribbon will be given in the combined Media categories and one $25 prize and award ribbon will be given in the Craft category.
SPECIAL EXHIBITS:
Works by student art award winners from the Ford Middle School in Acushnet under the direction of art teacher Kristine Daniels will be exhibited.
PICK-UP WORK:
Sunday, June 2, 2019, 5-6 p.m. NO work may be picked up early or left in the building after the pick-up time unless previous arrangements have been made with contact person Dianna Couto (508-995-4238).
ELIGIBILITY: Any ACUSHNET RESIDENT, 16 years or older, and COA groups from Rochester and East Freetown. If you know any artists or crafters, please encourage them to enter.
MEDIA:
There are 5 separate categories:
1. Watercolor
2. Oil & Acrylic
3. Photography
4. Mixed Category (pastels, theorem, pencil, colored pencil, pen & ink, collage, mixed media, air brush)
5. Crafts
PAINTINGS, PHOTOGRAPHY & MIXED CATEGORY:
You may bring up to 4 pieces and all may be hung, space permitting. Hanging/categorizing is at the discretion of the art show committee/curators. All work to be hung must be framed properly with wire, ready to hang (NO sawtooth hangers). Wide sided canvas does not need to be frames. Photos of paintings cannot be accepted.
CRAFTS: Includes ceramics, wood carving, fine jewelry, sculpture, painting on wood or metals, etc. You may bring up to 4 items, more may be accepted space permitting. Small items such as jewelry or miniatures must be cased and count as one item.
COMMISSIONS and SALES: The committee takes no commissions on sales, and you may sell or just show any item. Any items sold should remain on display until the end of the show.
LIABILITY: The committee will take good care of the work you have invested so much time in, but we can’t assume any responsibility. The building does not have an alarm system.
AWARDS: Thanks to a grant from the Acushnet Cultural Council, the following prizes are awarded in each category:
• First Place: $25 and award ribbon
• Second Place: $15 and award ribbon
• Third Place: $10 and award ribbon
• Honorable Mention: award ribbon
POPULAR VOTE AWARD: Everyone attending may cast one vote only for their favorite work from combined Media categories (1-4) and one vote in the Craft category. One Popular Vote Award of $25 and award ribbon will be given in the combined Media categories and one $25 prize and award ribbon will be given in the Craft category.
SPECIAL EXHIBITS:
Works by student art award winners from the Ford Middle School in Acushnet under the direction of art teacher Kristine Daniels will be exhibited.
This project is supported in part by the Acushnet Cultural Council, a local agency supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
