Be a Part of the Acushnet Art Show!

Acushnet artists and craft-makers are invited to exhibit new work to the public at this annual art show held on the third weekend of May 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 54th Annual Acushnet Massachusetts Art Week Show will be held on May 25 & 26, 2013.

PLACE: Acushnet Council on Aging, 59 1/2 Main Street, Acushnet, MA

DELIVERY OF WORK:
• Friday, May 24, 2012, 5-8 p.m.
• Saturday, May 25, 2012, 8-10 a.m.
(The show will be hung Saturday from 10-12 a.m. with judging completed before the public viewing.)

PUBLIC VIEWING:
• Saturday, May 25, 2013, 2 - 8 p.m.
• Sunday, May 26, 2013, 1 - 5 p.m.
• Reception and award ceremony: In addition to the viewing, a public reception will be held on Sunday, May 26, 2013 from 1-5 p.m. Prizes will be awarded at 4:00 p.m. Donations of finger foods would be welcomed. Call Diana Couto at 508-995-4238 a week prior for more info if you’d like to contribute.

PICK-UP WORK: 
Sunday, May 26, 2013, 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. Beginners welcome. 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

(NOTE: A solo entry with no other competitors will be combined into another category)

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).

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. All items must fit on a table top due to limited display space. Exhibiting/categorizing will be at the discretion of the art show committee.

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.

AWARDS: Thanks to a grant from the Acushnet Cultural Council, the following prizes will be 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

A guest judge (TBA) will decide on awards.

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. The popular vote ends at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday.  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:
This year's special exhibit features the work of Ed Macomber, our previous chairperson and co-chairperson with Walter Owen who established the show 54 years ago.  

Ron Gaudette, who has also been involved with the show for many years, will be a co-exhibitor. 

The special exhibit is not judged or voted on.

Student art award winners from the Ford Middle School in Acushnet will also exhibit work under the direction of art teacher Kristine Daniels.

AUCTION: A Chinese auction will be held with items generously donated from local businesses including Pop Casey’s, Roseland Nursery, Nickie's Hair Salon, Kam’s Chinese Cuisine, Nice Cuts, Acushnet Creamery, Parting Ways Service Station, and Collective Souls. Tickets prices are $2 each or 7 for $5. Proceeds will go to Art Show expenses.

GRATITUDE: The flower centerpiece on the refreshment table has been donated by the Acushnet Flower Shop. Coffee has been donated by Dunkin' Donuts of Acushnet.

DEMONSTRATIONS: Exhibitors may demonstrate the production of their craft or art form during show hours. This is a chance to create added interest and knowledge for those attending. If you want to participate, each demonstration would run for an hour or two. Call Dianna Couto (508-995-4238) if interested in being put on the schedule, any time during the public viewing hours.

AUTHOR BOOK SIGNING: Constance Preston will also be at the art show for a book signing of her new children's book A Very Scary Day at the Acushnet Public Library.

Please help us SPREAD THE WORD: If you know an artist who is new in town or new to creating art or crafting, please contact Dianna at 508-995-4238 and the committee will send an informational letter about the show. (Provide the artist’s current name, address, phone number and email address. Please speak clearly and spell out the name if leaving a message.)
You don't need to be an artist to be on this committee-- just be interested in art.