The CMF Art Show
What good is talent if it's not shared with the world?
There is so much artistic talent around here that it's shocking, but most of us would never know, because there are almost zero opportunities for us to see it.
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And that's a shame, because talent shouldn't be hidden, but shared with everyone. That's what we think, which is why—in partnership with The Art-Full Barn—we host an amazing art show every year that runs for the entire 9 days of the Chattahoochee Mountain Fair. That's 9 days during which thousands of people will see YOUR artwork.
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The CMF Art Show is also an opportunity to recognize local talent. There are cash prizes and ribbons for the top three winners in every category, $200 for Best of Show, and a massive gift of $250 in art supplies for the People's Choice winner.
THANK YOU to The Art-Full Barn for Sponsoring the CMF Art Show
Art-Full Barn • 143 GA 17, Clarkesville, Ga. 30523
(706) 754.1247 • artfullbarn@gmail.com
Interested in signing up for the art show? Here's what you need to know:
Categories:
Dry Media: Pencil, color pencil, charcoal, pastel and earth pigments
Canvas and Board: Oil, acrylic, encaustic and mixed media on a 2D canvas or board
Water and Ink: Watercolor, ink, markers, and any media thinned to watercolor or ink consistency and applied to paper
Three-Dimensional: Sculpture, pottery, carving, turned wood and glass
Fiber Art: Embroidery, felt, weaving and basketry
If your artwork doesn’t fit neatly into a particular category, we’ll figure it out. Bring it!
Prizes:
Best of Show $200 and a ribbon
1st Place $50 and a ribbon
2nd Place $25 and a ribbon
3rd Place $10 and a ribbon
People’s Choice $250 in art supplies courtesy of The Art-Full Barn
Rules and Instructions:
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Entry fee is $15 per category. You may enter your work in as many categories as you like.
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No more than 3 entries per category per artist.
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All entries must have been completed within the last 5 years.
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No previous winning work of the CMF art show may be re-entered.
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All entries in every category except “Three-Dimensional” and “Fiber” must be framed or attached securely to a rigid hanging surface and must have a secure, strong hanging wire on back. Artwork without hangers, saw-tooth hangers, eyelets / loop hangers or adhesive hangers will be rejected. Wire should be attached BEEFORE your entry is brought to the fairgrounds.
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Drop off all entries on Thursday, September 4 between 6:00 and 8:00 pm.
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Pick up all entries on Sunday, September 14 between 1:00 and 3:00 pm Picking up your artwork before pickup day may disqualify the work from winning prizes.
One more quick note:
Not only do we show off local artists' work, we also show off local artists working. The Art-Full Barn sets up demonstrations every night of the fair so the public can see how this artwork is produced. If you're an artist who'd be interested in demonstrating, contact Gail Kimsey at (706) 754-1247 to set up a time. During their demo time, artists are encouraged to bring additional pieces of work to sell, so this is a chance to meet customers and make fans while showing off your talent.
Demonstration Schedule:
Friday, Sept. 5
6-9 pm - Pottery Demo
Saturday, Sept. 6
6-9 pm - Spinning / Weaving Demo
Sunday, Sept. 7
6-9 pm - Spinning / Weaving Demo
Monday, Sept. 8
6-9 pm - Mixed Media Demo
Tuesday, Sept. 9
6-9 pm - Acrylic Painting Demo
Wednesday, Sept. 10
6-9 pm - Oil Painting Demo w/ Greg Kimsey and Candace Crowe
Thursday, Sept. 11
6-9 pm - Watercolor Painting Demo
Friday, Sept. 12
6-9 pm - Mixed Media Demo
Saturday, Sept. 13
6-9 pm - Spinning / Weaving Demo
SIGN UP for the Art Show by clicking the link below.