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Ellis Library & Reference Center3700 South Custer, Monroe MI 48161(734) 241-5277

Exhibited at:Ellis Library & Reference Center3700 South Custer, Monroe MI 48161(734) 241-5277

45th Juried45th Juried

May 5, 2018 throughMay 19, 2018

May 5, 2018 throughMay 19, 2018

Sponsored By :

DTE Energy, MBT, MPact, La-Z-Boy, Jacob Architect, Monroe Friendly Ford and the Ellis Library & Reference Center, Monroe County Library System.

Hosted by the Monroe City / County Fine Arts Council and the Ellis Library & Reference Center

Art ShowWork may be dropped off on:

Thursday, May 3, 2018 From 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Friday, May 4, 2018 From 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

At the Ellis Library & Reference Center

Registration of Entri es

• Oil / Acrylics • Water Media• Graphics / Pastels• Photography/ Digital• Stained Glass,

Ceramics, Sculpture, Mixed media that is textural

Monroe City / County Fine Arts Show

Entry / Media / Categories:

Awards ReceptionSaturday, May 5, 2018 Starting At 1:30 pm

Ellis Library & Reference Center

Artist _________________________________Phone _________________________________Address________________________________City ______________________ Zip__________Title ___________________________________Medium/Category________________________ Price __________

(Attach to work) Artist _________________________________Phone _________________________________Address _______________________________City ______________________ Zip ________Title ___________________________________Medium/Category________________________ Price ___________

(Attach to work) Artist _________________________________Phone _________________________________Address _______________________________City _______________________ Zip________Title ___________________________________Medium/Category ________________________ Price ___________

(Attach to work)

Artist _________________________________Phone _________________________________Address _______________________________City________________________ Zip _______Title ___________________________________Medium/Category ________________________ Price __________

(Attach to work)

NOTE: Attach one descriptive registration contact to the upper left corner on the back of art work or on the base of sculpture. PLEASE PRINT. Print, cut out and attach to your work. Extras will be available at time of registration.

Eligibility: Anyone who resides, works, or is a student in Monroe County is eligible to enter the Juried Art Show. You may submit up to 3 pieces of work not previously shown at a Monroe City County Fine Arts Council Juried Show. Work must be original. No copies, prints, or reproductions allowed. Art from photographs or drawings must be from your own original work. Work must be executed within the last two years, framed, gallery wrapped, wired, and ready to hang. Limited size is up to 40” by 40” including the frame. Sawtooth hangers are NOT acceptable. Committee may refuse entries that are copies or that are deemed objectionable or unsuitable because of size or fragility.

Entry Fee: A non-refundable fee of $15.00 will be charged for up to TWO entries and $10.00 for a third entry, all by the same artist. Entries need not be in the same categories.

Registration of Entries: Work may be dropped off Thursday, May 3, 2018 from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm and Friday, May 4, 2018 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Awards Reception: Submitting artists and guests may attend the awards reception Saturday, May 5, 2018 starting at 1:30 pm and awards presentation at 2:00 pm. At the Ellis Library & Reference Center - 3700 South Custer Road.

Liability: All entries are exhibited at the risk of the artist. MCCFAC and the Monroe County Library System, nor any of their representatives, can be held liable for loss or damage. All reasonable precautions will be taken to protect the entries.

Pick Up:Unaccepted work must be picked up on Saturday, May 5, 2018 immediately following the awards reception. Accepted work must remain until May 19, 2018, work must be picked up no later than May 21, 2018 during regular Ellis Library & Reference Center hours.

AWARDSBest of Show - $150.00

First Place in each category - $100.00Second Place in each category - $50.00Third place in each category - $25.00

Library Purchase Award

Categories: 1. Oil / Acrylics 2. Water Media3. Graphics / Pastels4. Photography / Digital5. Stained Glass, Ceramics,

Sculpture, Mixed media that is textural.

Categories may be combined at the Juror’s discretion.