All About Gourds
From The Garden to the Gallery
An Exploration of the Functional and Artistic Possibilities of the Humble Gourd
ICE HOUSE GALLERY
Mayfield, Kentucky
September 7 - October 8, 2011
§ All work must be original and completed by the artist, and not previously shown in the All About Gourds exhibit.
§ All entries will be gourds that have been crafted using any media (including but not limited to painting, drawing, carving, woodburning, weaving and mixed media).
§ Entries may be whole gourds, open gourds, or three-dimensional sculpture using gourds as the major medium.
§ Awards will be made by the jurors based on craftsmanship, originality, use of medium, and technique.
$300.00 Best of Show Award will be given for the work judged outstanding among all entries.
Additional cash awards will be given in each of the following categories:
Celebrating Autumn. Any gourd item having an autumn theme.
Wonders of the West. A gourd object using western or Native American subjects or motifs in its design and construction.
Real and Imaginary. A realistic or fantasy figure constructed or sculpted from gourds and gourd pieces.
Visionary Vessels. A vessel or container, including dippers, bowls, and vases, created from gourds.
Gourdeous Garb. A wearable item, such as mask, jewelry, hat, clothing, constructed from gourds.
For entry forms and fee information contact the ICE HOUSE GALLERY,
120 N. 8TH St., Mayfield, Kentucky 42066. 270 247-6971. EMAIL: icehousearts@att.net
Deadline for entry is August 27, 2011.
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