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Call for Entries
Our “40th Annual” show and competition is held in memory of its founder, Nell Hardeman.
This year, we expect approximately $5,000 in award prizes!
Important Dates
Event dates, deadlines, and times to remember!
Registration and Entry Submissions
Deadline Date: Wednesday, September 11th, 2019
For registration form and entry details, scroll down ↓
Opening Reception & Awards Presentations
- Date: Sunday, September 15th, 2019
- Times:
- Reception Begins: 1pm
- Awards Presentations Begin: 2pm
- Reception Ends: 3pm
Art Exhibit
- Dates:
- Exhibit Begins: Sunday, September 15th, 2019
- Exhibit Ends: Wednesday, October 2nd, 2019
- Times:
- Exhibit will be on display at the Event Venue (details below) during regular business hours.
- Visitor Center Hours
- Mon-Sat: 8:30am – 5pm
- See hours of operation on Google Maps »
Entry Retrieval
Deadline Date: Thursday, October 3rd, 2019
For details, scroll down ↓
Event Venue
Montgomery Visitor Center
300 Water Street
Montgomery, AL 36104
For Map & Directions, scroll down ↓
About Venue
Union Station is located in downtown Montgomery next to the Alabama River.
Competition Rules
Theme
Works of art must have a “Water” or “Downtown Montgomery” theme.
Entry Deadline
Entries must be brought to the Visitor Center on Wednesday, September 11th, between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm.
Call for Entries and Entry Forms: Click here to download (PDF opens in new window)
Categories
Entries will be accepted in 5 categories:
- Opaque Painting
- Oil
- Acrylic
- Gouache
- 2-D Mixed Media appropriate for this category
- Works Traditionally on Paper
- Watercolor
- Drawing
- Pastels
- Original Prints
- 2-D Mixed Media appropriate for this category
- Photography and Computer-Generated Works
- Three-Dimensional Works
- Sculpture:
- Stone
- Metal
- Wood
- Clay, etc
- Sculpture:
- Fine Crafts
- Jewelry
- Fiber Art
- Sewing & Needlework
- Pottery
- Woodworking
- Fine Crafts, etc.
Note: Gallery/Judge’s discretion may be applied if category placement is in question.
Eligibility
- 2-D entries must be framed or gallery wrapped (no giclées), and must have wire for hanging (no saw tooth hangers).
- Items must not have been entered in previous Waterfront Shows, and must be works completed in 2017 or later.
- Artists must be at least 18 years old.
Prizes
Best in Show, and 1st-3rd places in all categories, will receive appropriate rosettes and monetary awards. Prize amounts will be based on the number of entries.
Ribbons will be awarded for Honorable Mentions.
Purchase Awards
- $300 and $500 Purchase Awards will be available.
- Purchase Award recipients will also receive a Ribbon of Merit.
- Purchase Award Sponsors to be announced.
Retrieval of Entries
Entries must be picked up at the Visitor Center on Thursday, October 3rd, between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm.
Entry Fees
- SAC’s Members: $8 per entry ($35 memberships may be purchased at turn-in)
- Non-members: $12 per entry
Limit of 6 entries per artist, with a limit of 4 entries per category.
Disclaimer
The Society and its members are not responsible for any loss or damage.
The Society of Arts and Crafts and the Juror reserve the right to reject artwork that does not fit with the theme of the show or is not appropriate to show in the Visitor Center.
There is not a size limitation on work. However, if we run out of space, the show will be juried to fit the space requirements. A commission of 25% of sales will be taken.
In Recognition
Best in Show is in honor of Becky Weeks and Lee Hardeman, and in memory of their mother Nell Hardeman, for whom this show is named.
The Donnave Lindsey Memorial Merit Award for Watercolor is sponsored by Kathy and Fred Roush.
Contacts
SAC’s Gallery: 334-265-9931
Day-of-Take-in:
- Kay Brummal: 334-313-2642
- Kathie McLeod: 334-315-9522
Artwork may be purchased at our South Perry Street Gallery or via this website.
SAC's Gallery is a proud member of the