Art in the Garden 2016 is our ninth annual exhibition for works by regional artists and is part of Fort Worth’s Fall Gallery Night on Saturday, September 10, 2016. Shown from September 9 - 11, in the incomparable setting of the Fort Worth Botanic Garden, Art in the Garden provides a venue to attract new visitors to the Botanic Garden and support the local art community. The Fort Worth Botanical Society, the Fort Worth Garden Club and the Fort Worth Botanic Garden appreciate your participation.
Art in the Garden is a juried show, and selections made will be at the sole discretion of the jury. No artwork over 2 years old or completed under instruction may be entered. Subject matter of entries is not limited to those related to gardens. Framed or gallery-wrapped size is limited to 42" maximum in any direction. Submit up to 3 works for the entry fee of $40.
All works submitted must be available for sale. If an accepted work is sold prior to the show, a substitute work must be presented to Art in the Garden to be juried.
Images of accepted entries will become the property of AIG to be used for the catalogue and other printed material, archives, website and for educational purposes.
If your work or works are accepted by our jury and you do not return a signed copy of the Acceptance Letter/Contract notifying you of such acceptance, we will assume that you have withdrawn your entry.
All entry fees and 20% of every sale will be retained by Art in the Garden to be used for improvement and maintenance of the Fort Worth Botanic Garden.
Key Dates/Deadlines:
June 13, 2016 Artist’s entry form, fee and image(s) are due
August 1, 2016 Printable Acceptance Letters/Contracts are emailed/mailed
August 15, 2016 Artist’s Acceptance Letters/Contracts are due
Format Requirements:
Digital image files should be 1200 Pixels minimum and 1800 Pixels maximum and should be in JPEG format. An example would be a 4"x6" photo at 300dpi. Submitting image files with your camera’s numbering system or any other system will not be accepted.
Each .jpg file should have the artist’s last name and first initial as well as the corresponding entry number on the entry form. For example, Smith, A1 would represent the first submitted image for Ann Smith.
Images should ONLY show the work of art. Please refrain from including mats, frames, easels and backgrounds of any kind). Submissions for jewelry may show multiple pieces and angles.
Entry Checklist:
1. Upload image(s) and complete entry form.
2. Make $40 entry fee payment using the provided link or alternately mail or deliver a check, payable to the Fort Worth Botanical Society, to the address below. This is a non-refundable entry fee.
Delivery:(Rock Springs Building where the Restaurant is located):
Delivery: Mailing Address for entry fee:
Art in the Garden Art in the Garden
Fort Worth Botanical Society P. O. Box 470368
3220 Botanic Garden Blvd. Fort Worth, TX 76147
Fort Worth, TX 76107