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Important Details to remember:
*Artwork Intake: Friday October 2nd, 2026 from 9:00 am to 12:00 (break for lunch) and 3:00pm to 6pm.
*Artwork Pick up: Sunday Oct. 4 at 3:00 closing.
Artwork will be on display Saturday Oct. 3 from 10-5 through Sunday Oct. 4 from 10-3.
*Size Requirements:
Minimum is 5x7, no smaller than 5 inches.
Maximum is 16x20 outer dimensions, with frame or unframed, no exceptions. Please consider extremely thin frames if artwork is fragile!
Please note:
*Absolutely No late entries can be accepted.
* Only one entry per category! (This is designed to encourage exploration and creativity!)
* All work must fit a table easel or be free-standing (please provide your own easel if possible) If you do have one, make sure to have a business card attached or name on it.
* All artwork must have a label with name, title, contact information and either priced or NFS. (We will not handle purchases if someone is interested in buying your art) Please be available by phone if a potential customer is interested).
Categories:
1. Painting (oil, water-based)
2. Drawing
3. Pastel (oil, chalk)
4. Mixed Media
5. Collage
6. Assemblage
7. Sculpture and ceramics
8. Photography
Note: There will be a hired judge as well as People’s Choice Award.
(Only one entry per person will be allowed for people’s choice.)
2026 Second Annual Orchid Visual Art Contest
CALL FOR ART!
Guidelines and Criteria for October Orchid Art Show
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Important Details to remember:
*Artwork Intake: Friday October 2nd, 2026 from 9:00 am to 12:00 (break for lunch) and 3:00pm to 6pm.
*Artwork Pick up: Sunday Oct. 4 at 3:00 closing.
Artwork will be on display Saturday Oct. 3 from 10-5 through Sunday Oct. 4 from 10-3.
*Size Requirements:
Minimum is 5x7, no smaller than 5 inches.
Maximum is 16x20 outer dimensions, with frame or unframed, no exceptions. Please consider extremely thin frames if artwork is fragile!
Please note:
*Absolutely No late entries can be accepted.
* Only one entry per category! (This is designed to encourage exploration and creativity!)
* All work must fit a table easel or be free-standing (please provide your own easel if possible) If you do have one, make sure to have a business card attached or name on it.
* All artwork must have a label with name, title, contact information and either priced or NFS. (We will not handle purchases if someone is interested in buying your art) Please be available by phone if a potential customer is interested).
Categories:
1. Painting (oil, water-based)
2. Drawing
3. Pastel (oil, chalk)
4. Mixed Media
5. Collage
6. Assemblage
7. Sculpture and ceramics
8. Photography
Note: There will be a hired judge as well as People’s Choice Award.
(Only one entry per person will be allowed for people’s choice.)