Northwest Area Arts Council - NAAC - Women's Works 2008 Accepted Artists' Instruction Page



NAAC is partially funded by	Women's Works 2009 - Accepted Artists' Instructions Page - *Postcard and Poster .pdf's available on-line now!* DEAR WOMAN'S WORKS 2009 ACCEPTED ARTISTS, CONGRATULATIONS ON BEING ACCEPTED BY THE JURY INTO THIS YEAR'S SHOW! This page is the definitive version of the instructions. An abbreviated .pdf version is also available below, but this page has a bit more information than the .pdf file. Please note, you will need to be sure your e-mail program/account can accept e-mail sent FROM the address: *womansworks2009@naac4art.org* as this is our main avenue of contact with all of you from here on out. Thanks! Below are the Instructions for Drop Off/Shipping/Pick Up - you can also download these instructions in PDF format at the bottom of the pages...Also, there are PDF files of the postcard that can be downloaded an printed, as well as a poster (11" x 17" tabloid) announcing the show and it's dates. All can be downloaded... Drop Off/Shipping/Pick Up Instructions for Woman’s Works 2009 We highly encourage those of you who are located in/around the Northern Illinois Area to drop off and pick up (unsold) artwork(s)– in person. If you have another person drop-off or pick-up your artwork(s), we will need you to fill out the RELEASE FORM to allow us to accept from and relinquish to someone else. RELEASE FORM Also, if your artwork requires any special or unusual hanging/installation you will need to drop off the work in-person and work with (and at the direction of) the hanging committee to install your artwork(s). *Whether you are dropping off your work or shipping, please be sure you have read the Artwork Requirements.* DROP OFF: *ARTWORK REQUIREMENTS:* We create uniform tags for all the pieces, but all artwork must be labeled with the following information. These labels are just to identify each piece and should be place on the back of 2D artwork – no labels on the front – and on the bottom (or somewhere removable) on 3D artwork. Artist’s Name Title Price (including the 30% commission) WORK(S) MUST BE DROPPED OFF DURING THE SCHEDULED DROP OFF TIMES. Saturday, February 28^th, 2009 from: 12 noon to 4p Sunday, March 1^st, 2009 from: 12 noon to 4p *(Can’t make these times? You will need to contact us ASAP so we can try to make other arrangements.)* Drop off location is at: *(interactive map)* The Old Court House Arts Center Gallery - www.oldcourthouseartscenter.com 101 N. Johnson Woodstock, IL 60098 *815-338-4525* *(gallery hours to call are: Thursday thru Saturday 11a –5p or Sunday 1p–5p)* *(Note there are several stairs that must be climbed to enter the gallery – no elevator or lift is available, works must be carried. See picture)* SHIPPING: Entries that are being shipped should arrive by Sunday March 1, 2009. If you are shipping your artwork and you need additional time for your package(s) to arrive, you will need to contact us at: womansworks2009@naac4art.org so we can arrange for volunteers to cover the gallery. · *ARTWORK REQUIREMENTS for shipped items only:* We create uniform tags for all the pieces, but all artwork must be labeled with the following information. These labels are just to identify each piece and should be place on the back of 2D artwork – no labels on the front – and on the bottom (or somewhere removable) on 3D artwork. Artist’s Name Title Price (including the 30% commission) Packing materials must be reusable for return shipping. SORRY, THERE CAN BE NO EXCEPTIONS. NO packing “peanuts” allowed. NO glass in frames allowed – pictures must have plexi if they are being shipped Arrange to have USPS, UPS, or Fed Ex deliver to The Old Court House Arts Center during gallery hours: *(interactive map)* The Old Court House Arts Center Gallery 101 N. Johnson Woodstock, IL 60098 *815-338-4525* (gallery hours to call are: Thursday thru Saturday 11a –5p or Sunday 1p–5p) February 26^th through February 28^th, 2009 between the hours of 1p and 4p (Thursday through Saturday) February 22^nd and March 1^st, 2009 between the hours of 1p and 4p. (Sundays) PREPAID return shipping is mandatory. 1.) This must include the cost of pick-up (by the shipping company at the Old Court House Arts Center), which is a separate charge by most shipping companies. This cost needs to be paid ahead of time to the shipping company directly. 2.) A prepaid return shipping label, filled out completely. 3.) shipping insurance is also required. All of these must be provided with the artwork at delivery or drop off. If your carrier cannot provide this, contact us immediately at: womensworks2009@naac4art.org (NOTE: artwork that does not arrive with all the necessary pre-paid paperwork and labels will not be returned.) PICK UP UNSOLD WORK(S) MUST BE PICKED UP DURING THE SCHEDULED PICK UP TIMES. (If you will be unable to pick up your work during these times, you will need to designate an authorized person to do so.) Saturday, April 25^th, 2009 Sunday, April 26^th, 2009 *(Can’t make these times? You will need to contact us ASAP so we can try to make other arrangements.)* Pick up location is at: *(interactive map)* The Old Court House Arts Center Gallery – www.oldcourthouseartscenter.com 101 N. Johnson Woodstock, IL 60098 *815-338-4525 (gallery hours to call are: Thursday thru Saturday 11a –5p or Sunday 1p–5p)* *(Note there are several stairs that must be climbed to enter the gallery – no elevator or lift is available, works must be carried. See picture pg. 1.)* Artwork not picked up by June 30^th, 2009 becomes the sole property of NAAC. _________________________________________________________ OPENING RECEPTION: Saturday, March 14th, 2009 7p - 9p At the Old Court House Arts Center Gallery _________________________________________________________ An abbreviated version of this page in PDF format: WW09 INSTRUCTIONS The release form in PDF format: WW09 RELEASE FORM _________________________________________________________ *Artist Promo Items (all in Adobe Acrobat .pdf format):* Women's Works 2009 Postcard front Women's Works 2009 Postcard back Women's Works Poster versions You will need a current copy of Adobe Acrobat Reader to read these documents... Need Adobe Acrobat Reader? Click on the logo to the right. Questions? Just ask. questions@naac4art.org Problems with the site? Please let us know... problems@naac4art.org

Women's Works 2009 - Accepted Artists' Instructions Page -