COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Arts Foundation has issued a call for artists to participate in the 2008 Verner Art Sale. To be considered for the sale, artists must submit the following materials by March 3 to Verner Art Sale, South Carolina Arts Foundation, 1800 Gervais Street, Columbia, S.C., 29201:
- Up to ten 35-mm color slides or a CD-ROM containing up to ten images in a jpeg format with a maximum resolution at or less than 1024 x 768 pixels
- Checklist including title, date, medium, size, price
- Resume or bio
- Artist statement (not to exceed 250 words)
- Self-addressed stamped envelope for return of materials
Works included in the sale must be original and of high artistic quality; have a broad appeal; be representative of the artist’s style; not exceed $1,500 in price; and framed with appropriate hanging devices. For additional information and guidelines, click here.
The juried art sale is taking place in conjunction with the annual Elizabeth O’Neill Verner Governor’s Awards for the Arts on Wednesday, April 16, at the Marriott Hotel, Columbia, S.C. A panel composed of members of the South Carolina Arts Foundation and other arts professionals will review submissions. For more information, please contact Harriett Green, HGreen@arts.sc.gov or (803) 734-8762.
About S.C.A.F.
Established in 1972, the S.C. Arts Foundation is a non-profit organization supporting the arts education and arts development programs of the S.C. Arts Commission, the state’s arts agency, through fundraising and public awareness. For more information, visit www.southcarolinaarts.com/foundation/ or call (803) 734-8696.
About S.C. Arts Commission
The South Carolina Arts Commission is the state agency charged with creating a thriving arts environment that benefits all South Carolinians, regardless of their location or circumstances. Created by the South Carolina General Assembly in 1967, the Arts Commission is celebrating 40 years of increasing public participation in the arts by providing services, grants and leadership initiatives in three areas: arts education, community arts development and artist development. Headquartered in Columbia, S.C., the Arts Commission is funded by the state of South Carolina and by the federal government through the National Endowment for the Arts. For more information, visit www.SouthCarolinaArts.com or call (803) 734-8696.
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