Eighth Annual
Fall Fine Arts Show
September 7-8, 2002
during
Hampshire Heritage Days
ELIGIBILITY
All artists 18 and older.
3-dimensional works and framed 2-dimensional work in any media including photography.
All work must be original and not previously displayed in the HCAC Fall Fine Art Show.
Framed work must be dry and wired for hanging. (No saw-toothed hangers.)
All work will be juried before hanging and judging.
For more information call Janet Harlow at (304) 296-8076 or Robin Pancake at (304) 822-5663.
FEES
Non-member up to 3 pieces for $25.00.
HCAC member up to 3 pieces for $20.00.
Make checks out to Hampshire County Arts Council.
15% commission payable to Hampshire County Arts Council from all art works sold.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Complete an identification tag for each work to be submitted, and an artist file card.
(Photocopies of entry form and tags are permissble.) present tag with payment and artwork
to registration desk in the Bank of Romney Community Building.
CALENDAR
Work received at the Bank of Romney Community Center
(Hand-delivered work only)
Wednesday, September 4 from 5 PM to 8 PM or
Thursday, September 5 from 10 AM to 1 PM
(Jurying and judging will begin at 1 PM. No work will be accepted after 1 PM.)
Preview Reception/Awards Presentation
Friday, September 6 from 7 PM to 9 PM
Art show open to the public
Saturday, September 7 from 9 AM to 5 PM
Sunday, September 8 from 10 AM to 5 PM
Art work to be picked up
(may not be picked up before show closes to public)
Sunday, September 8 from 5 PM to 7 PM
LIABILITY
Neither the Hampshire County Arts Council, the Hampshire County Chamber
of Commerce (organizer of Hampshire Heritage Days) nor the bank of Romney will be
held liable for loss or damage to the work or property of entrants.
JUDGE
Ellen Elmes, see Guest Biographies.
AWARDS
Best of Show: $200 presented by the Hampshire County Arts Council
Purchase Award: $300 presented by FRIENDS of Hampshire County Library
Vincent Melzac Memorial Award for Best Non-representational Work: $150
Best Representation of a Human Figure: $100 presented by Avalon
Mary Rose Hicks Memorial Award for Watercolor: $50
Hampshire Review Photography Award: $50
Merit Awards:
$50 presented by Mayhew Chevrolet/Oldsmobile, Romney, WV
$50 presented by Farm Credit, Romney, WV
$50 presented by Calvert's Self Storage, Romney, WV
$50 presented by Dillon's Furniture, Romney, WV
Gift Certificate for $25 presented by Melinda's Frame Shop
Honorable Mention Ribbons: Four to be presented by the HCAC
Other awards may be added prior to the show. Check back for updates.
LOCATION
Bank of Romney Community Building, corner of Rt. 50 and Grafton St. (Opposite Sheetz,
1 block east of stoplight at Rt. 50/Rt. 28) Look for signs as you enter town.
From Washington/Winchester: Take Rt. 50 West to Romney (114 Miles from DC, 40 miles from Winchester).
From Cumberland, MD: Take Rt. 28 South to Romney (30 miles).
From Elkins/Petersburg/Moorefield: Take Rt. 220 North to Rt. 50, turn east to Romney.
Come enjoy a weekend in the country during our Heritage Days. In addition to the 8th Annual Fall Fine Arts Show,
bring family and friends to experience the rest of the festivities, which include scenic rail excursions
on the Potomac Eagle Railroad www.potomaceagle.com, tours of
historic homes and sites, parades, Civil War and French and Indian War encampments and re-enactments, historic
displays, vintage car show, artisan village (watch costumed crafters create one-of-a-kind treasures), children's
nature and fun activities, and wine tours and tastings.
Enjoy delicious foods, listen to your choice of bluegrass, country, gospel, rock, and blues music as well
as stories and songs of the Civil War. Search for your special Heritage Days memory among multitude of crafts
displays and at the Art Show & Sale!
For more details about Heritage Days or for lodging information
contact the Hampshire County Chamber of Commerce
at (304) 822-7221 or check www.hampshirecountychamber.com.
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