Visual Arts Showcase, 27th Annual

Visual artists in the Portland metro area are invited to submit their work to Beaverton's 2010 Visual Arts Showcase, held February 7-20, 2010, at the Beaverton City Library. Showcase artists will be honored at an opening night gala on Saturday, February 6, 2010. Prizes include four $200 first place awards and a $500 "Best of Show" prize.

Eligibility: Artists must live in the Portland metro area. All work must be original and completed within the last two years. Previously accepted pieces from past Showcases may not be entered again. The sales price of submitted work may not exceed $5,000. No student work or work done in a class is eligible. All artwork must be for sale. A maximum of four works may be submitted. Work samples should include 1-4 images.

Fees and Requirements: There is no entry fee. Selected artists will pay a $20 hanging fee at delivery. Artists must volunteer at least three hours during the exhibition. A 30% commission will be taken from all sales. Artworks will be insured for up to 70% of the indicated sale value while on exhibition; insurance in transit is the artist's responsibility. Accepted artworks must be delivered to Beaverton City Library on Friday, January 29, 2010, Noon to 3 p.m. Artwork pickup is Sunday, February 21, 2010, Noon to 3 p.m. Notification of acceptance will occur the week of December 14, 2009. Contact the Beaverton Arts Commission at 503-526-2288 or [email protected].