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Theme for the competitions: "Capturing the Fire in Your Art"



Amateur Artist Competition


The following are the rules for this category:
  • Artists may choose to work in any material of their choice. Mixed media is acceptable. Suggestions are for sculpting, painting with watercolors or acrylics, pencil crayons, etc.
  • Artists may prep their piece of art in advance with necessary materials. Sketches may be in beginning stage of completion. Blank canvas is acceptable.
  • Ideas may come from pictures, technology, models, or personal inspirations, but must be original art.
  • Artists must provide their own materials. Only table and chair will be provided for you.
  • Artists may set up beginning at 10:00 p.m. on the day of the event- Sept 25
  • Timed event will be up to, but not to exceed 6 hours. Start time is at 11:00 a.m. and end time is 5:00 p.m.
  • Location will be the Frankenmuth Farmers Market, 534 N. Main Street
  • Entry fee is $20, $10 for students grade 12 and younger, if registering before September 15. After September 15, the cost is $25 and $15, respectively.

Exhibition Showing, Competition and Sale of Art
  • Guests may stroll while the artist is working or may view art at the end of the event.
  • The artist may post their artwork for sale and be responsible for naming the price.
  • FAC will handle the sale and receive 30% of the proceeds. Checks for 70% of the sale will be mailed to artist by the 10th of the next month.
  • There will be a jury of three judges to select Best of Show. Winner receives $100!

Professional
Artist Competition


The following are the rules for this category:
  • Artists may choose to work in any material of their choice. Mixed media is acceptable.
  • Entry fee is $20 if registering before September 15. After September 15, the cost is $25.
  • Work is to be delivered to us by September 20 with details to be announced later.

Exhibition Showing, Competition and Sale of Art
  • The artist must make their artwork available for sale and be responsible for naming the price.
  • FAC will handle the sale and receive 30% of the proceeds. Checks for 70% of the sale will be mailed to artist on the month following the sale.
  • There will be a jury of three judges to select Best of Show. The winner will receive $250.

Judging Criteria


10 points each category

Originality • Creativity • Best portrayal of theme • Use of mediums and techniques • Composition
Register for the Competition
  • Competition Questions? Marcy Putnam at
    989-965-4018 or MarcyPutnam77@gmail.com