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2012 St. Stephen's Art Show:
April 26 - 29
Co-sponsored by the Longmont Artists' Guild,
the St. Vrain Photographic Society, and
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
The St. Stephen's Art Show is held at the end of April each year. Application is open to all Colorado artists.
Membership
All Colorado artists are welcome. Membership in the Longmont Artists' Guild, the St. Vrain Photographic Society or St. Stephen's Episcopal Church is not required.
Categories
Oil, Watercolor, Acrylic, Pastel, Drawing/Printmaking, Fiber Art, Sculpture, Mixed Media, Traditional Photography, and Enhanced Photography.
This is a Juried Show
Artists must submit images of their work for review prior to admission. A Committee of Peers, other Colorado artists, review all submissions. Jurors with extensive background in art and artistic expression judge the entries after they are hung and awards ribbon prizes. These awards include First, Second and Third place and Best of Show in several categories.
Jurors for Awards
Paintings and Sculpture Juror: Russ Tanner
Oil, watercolor, acrylic, pastel, drawing/print-making, fiber art, sculpture, and mixed media
Photography Juror: Mike Lightner
Traditional photography and Enhanced photography
Awards in each category include first, second and third prizes. The Jurors also choose a Best of Show. There are cash awards for First Prize winners and for Best of Show.
There is a Party
The Friday evening reception draws many visitors. There is music, refreshment, and ample opportunity for artists to discuss their work with the curious and interested.
Gift Shop
This gift shop is open only during the St. Stephen's Art Show. Notecards, prints, and other items handmade by Colorado artists. A wonderful opportunity to find a perfect and unique gift.
Gift shop entries are also juried into the show by a committee of artists. However it is not necessary to have art work in the show to participate in the gift shop.
Demos and Classes
Before and during the show, artists offer demonstrations and classes. Beginners and advanced students are welcome. Some are free and some are fee-based. Some require pre-registration. Be sure to take a look at our offerings.
Payment and Commission
All sales in the show and gift shop are managed at the sales desk in the Gift Shop. Sales tax is collected and paid to the State, and artists receive payment for sold items less a 20% commission a few days after the show.