Forty selected artists will be invited to participate by an impartial panel of five. 

Application Deadline: 
April 15, 2006
Entry fee- $35 

$1000 Grand Prize, plus additional cash and merchandise awards 

Calendar: 
April 15,2006  Postmark Deadline for entries
April 30,2006  Notification by phone or email
July 19, 2006  Artists arrive, register and begin painting through July 22.
July 22, 2006  Quick Draw, Crown Memorial
July 23, 2006  Gala Brunch, Awards Ceremony and Auction of Artist’s Work. 

Please read this entire prospectus: 

The Alameda “Jewel by the Bay” event is a fundraiser and showcase for the Frank Bette Center for the Arts. 

Frank Bette, a prolific artist of many interests, was a plein air artist of the West and the local Alameda scene.  He left his home, studio and shop to the people of Alameda to be a “place for meetings, readings, showings, and other creative doings”.  Now in its third year, the FBCA hosts monthly art shows, poetry and prose readings and collaborates with local businesses and schools, making it a favorite destination for artists from all over the Bay Area. 

The First Annual Alameda “Jewel by the Bay” Paint Out  Invitational will be a juried  event. Forty selected artists will be invited to Alameda to paint tree- lined historic architecture, lagoons, estuary and San Francisco bay views from July 19-23, 2006. 

Artists must complete one or two (2) framed and ready to hang paintings.  All  two dimensional media is acceptable.  The work must be done en plein air, within city limits, without the benefit of photography. 

On Saturday, July 22, the public will be invited to participate in a  Quick Draw Event at Crown Memorial Beach..  Paintings must be completed in 2 hours time.   Registration fee for the Quick Draw is $10.  Invited plein air artists are encouraged to participate in the Quick Draw as we anticipate on the spot sales.  A 25% commission on Quick Draw sales will benefit the FBCA. 

Sunday, July 23 there will be a celebratory brunch, awards ceremony and professional auction of the completed paintings provided by each artist.  Artists may set a minimum bid for their paintings.  A 40% commission on sales will benefit the FBCA. Unsold paintings are the responsibility of the artist. 

Participating artists may submit work to the August Plein Air Exhibit at the Frank Better Center for the Arts at no additional fee.

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Alameda “Jewel by the Bay”

Paint Out Invitational 

Official Entry Form 

Please complete, detach and mail with 3 entries  on CD or slide  typical of your plein air work.

See other side for requirements.
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Name:

Address:

City, State, Zip:

Phone:

Email:
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Entry  #1
Title:

Medium:

Size: 

Entry #2
Title:

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Size: 

Entry #3
Title:

Medium:

Size: 

Additional entry forms for printing are available at : 

http://www.frankbettecenter.org     Click on "Jewel by the Bay" Invitational Paint Out 

CD and Slide Entries:

Include 3 images representing recent plein air work.

·          Use standard 35mm, 2x2” slides.  No thick or glass slides or submit jpegs on CD.

·          Do not use adhesive labels or tape on slides.

·          Mail in plastic slide and CD mailers

·          Label entries legibly, including the following information:

Front:  Artwork Title, Medium, Size (HxWxD) & Image #.   Place a red dot on Upper Right Corner of each slide.

Back:  Write your name and address on each slide. 

Checklist for entries:

·          Completed Entry Form.

·          Stamped, self addressed #10 Envelope for return of slides or return CD mailer.

·          Slides, properly identified.

·          $35.00 check payable to FBCA.

·          Signed Agreement (See below) 

Agreement with Frank Bette Center for the Arts: 

If accepted as a participating artist in the Alameda “Jewel by the Bay” Paint Out Invitational, I affirm that I have read the entire prospectus and by signing this entry form, I agree to be bound by all the terms and conditions outlined on this prospectus.  I understand that I am expected to participate in both the plein air competition and the exhibit and auction sale. 

 I agree to the final sales price established by auction.  All sales are subject to a 40% commission to benefit the FBCA. 

With proper credit of my name, I agree that FBCA may reproduce submitted or completed images for promotional purposes.    

I agree that I will not hold FBCA or any of it’s volunteers responsibe for any loss or damage to my artwork during this event.

Signed:_____________________________

Date:_______________________________