Sonoma's 20th Annual Salute to the Arts
Celebrates the 1920s with the Bounty of Sonoma County
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Visual Art Competition
Art is highlighted throughout the weekend of Salute to the Arts events, and is supported throughout the year through net proceeds. It is the festival's purpose to promote the professional original art available in the community, encouraging art as a viable business and profession; and to assist non-profit arts organizations with promotion and fundraising. Through Sonoma's annual Salute to the Arts, the Sonoma Valley Arts Alliance funds scholarships for high school seniors interesting in pursuing careers in the arts. Artists have the opportunity to enter the annual Salute to the Arts Visual Art Competition; numerous artists and galleries display their works each year at Salute to the Arts in the Sonoma Plaza. Festival patrons will have the opportunity to bid on juried artists' entries at Sparkling Wine Reception & Awards Presentation in Sonoma Plaza during The Salute Celebration on Friday evening, and throughout the weekend at Salute to the Arts. Bidding will close at 4 pm on Sunday. CALL FOR ENTRIES The Sonoma Valley Arts Alliance, non-profit sponsor of Sonoma's 20th Annual Salute to the Arts, invites artists to participate in the ninth annual visual art competition, exhibit, and silent auction. The competition's primary purposes are to enhance the event's focus on the arts; to support and promote individual artists; to heighten awareness of the arts in Sonoma Valley; to include visual arts in Salute to the Arts events; and to increase the fundraising capacity of Salute to the Arts for participating non-profit organizations. The annual art competition is open to artists outside of Sonoma Valley, as well as to local artists. It provides entry into the event which may be otherwise inaccessible to many artists.
Artists are encouraged to enter an original work of art in one or both categories: Flat work and three dimensional work. The theme is open and does not need to be wine country related. Artist's are encouraged to enter what they consider their finest work. The deadline for this year's competition is June 30. 2005 Visual Art Competition Guidelines are available by clicking here (76 Kb PDF).
Art Competition Awards, Exhibit & Silent Auction Entries which are juried into the competition will be displayed and offered at Silent Auction in Sonoma Plaza during The Salute Celebration, Salute's opening night gala, with bidding continuing during Salute to the Arts until 4:00 pm on Sunday, July 31. A Sparkling Wine Reception, to be held in Sonoma Plaza at 5:30 pm on Friday, will kick off the weekend. Awards will be presented during for First, Second, and Third Place in Both Categories (Flat Work and Three Dimensional):
First place: $1,000
Second place: $ 500
Third place: $ 250
A total of $3,500 in prize money! Honorable Mentions will be awarded at the discretion of the judges. Art Competition Exhibit & Sale in Sonoma Plaza Following the end of Silent Auction at 4:00 pm on Sunday, July 31, the Exhibit will continue at Salute to the Arts in Sonoma Plaza for the duration of the day, with artworks which did not sell at Silent Auction offered to the public at retail. Winners of the Tenth Annual Visual Art Competition
Winners of the 2004
Salute Visual Art Competition >>>
PLEASE NOTE: Salute to the Arts gallery and studio exhibits are juried by the Sonoma Valley Arts Alliance Visual Arts Committee; limited space in Sonoma Plaza prohibits expansion of the exhibit. For additional information: View the Salute to the Arts Visual Art Objectives & Guidelines by clicking here [98 Kb PDF]. See Also:
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