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There were 80 entries from 39 artists received with 50 entries accepted. Thank  you to all who entered and congrats to the winners.  Envelopes will go out in the mail tomorrow.  See you on Friday at the reception from 6-8 pm.   Also - thank you to all who spent the day to help with the show.

Thank you, Mr. Greene! You were a great inspiration to all of us who were able to participate in the afternoon of judging.

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RICHARD M GREENE, our show Jurist, and a nationally recognized artist, is an accomplished oil and acrylic painter. He has received numerous national and international awards, including the prestigious Salmagundi Club (New York City) National Acrylic Award, as well as the International Society of Acrylic Painters Savior

Faire Award. His paintings hang in private collections, museums and galleries throughout the United States.

After being discharged from the Unites States Marines, Mr. Greene began his formal art training at Otis Art Institute in Los Angeles. Then, he received a Bachelors Degree in Art from the University of Redlands, followed by a Masters degree with an emphasis in painting from the University of Long Beach. In addition to being a hands-on artist, Richard worked as an art educator, teacher, and administrator. HE now resides

in Pismo Beach, a small community on the central coast of California. He is primarily a people painter. The looks on his figures’ faces speak volumes and they cover the spectrum of human experience. He is also a

skilled still life, seascape and landscape artist, making wonderful use of light and dark.

Richard is described as a contemporary expressionist and his bold approach to painting is unique and immediately recognizable. He’s become known for his style which is defined by his use of large brushes.

He is a member of Oil Painters of America, a signature member of the International Society of Acrylic Painters, a member of the San Luis Obispo Art Center, El Camino Art Association and the California Art Club.
 

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For you Plein Aire Painters: I can’t recall where I picked up this idea, but it was either an artist I was watching on a DVD, or one who talked about this. An empty pick-up truck bed is a great size in which to set up easel, chair, artist umbrella and taboret with paints and head down the road where the scenes call out to be painted. It’s a wonderfully safe vantage point to create from where creepy crawly things in high grass like fire ants can’t reach you. Believe me, I’ve painted all the while watching the big ants at my feet…not too pleasant to say the least. Bea Prince
Don't let Rules of Exhibit Confuse You! Read and Know the Rules
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Rules of Exhibit

RULES OF EXHIBIT

• Up to 3 framed entries allowed in each category. May change due to Gallery limitations.

• Art work must have been completed within the last three years.

• AWARDS: Cash and ribbons for Best of Show, 1st, 2nd, 3rd in one category. (Juror has

the right to limit awards) Must have 5 entries in a class for Awards, 10 entries in a class

for Cash.

• Work shown in the most recent ACA exhibit may not be entered with the exception of

Major 30 point show. A painting is limited to three juried shows.

• Original work only, no class work.

• Categories: Oil/Acrylics painted as oil (acrylic under glass considered watercolor),

Watercolor, Pastel, Mixed Media, Drawing, Abstract/Non-Objective & Sculpture.

Mixed Media: Original work that is intended to hang on the wall and incorporates more

than one type of medium. Please note: Utilizing a different medium as an under painting

or in a minor secondary role does not meet the intention of this category. Materials used

must be evident in the finished work. Drawing: Includes but is not limited to: Colored

Pencil, Graphite & Charcoal. Additional mediums may be approved. Director of Exhibits

and Show Chairman have final decision.

• No copies of work done partially or totally by any commercial printing process (includes

copyrighted works, postcards, books, magazines, photographs not taken by Artist unless

written permission has been obtained). Computerized artwork and photographs (except

in collage) are not accepted. Etchings, lithographs and silk screen artists may use the

ordinary aids that are part of each technique. No use of projecting as an aid.

• Watercolor and Mixed Media must be under glass. If the size of the painting is greater

that 24x24, Plexiglas must be used.

• All oil paintings must be dry. Maximum 48x48, all categories.

• Use of metal frames is at the Artist’s risk. ACA is NOT responsible for broken glass.

• FLAT HANGERS ONLY. No hardware projecting beyond the back of frame. Please use

tape or sleeves to cover wire ends. Frames must be in good repair and ready to hang.

THERE WILL BE NO REPAIR TABLE.

• ARTWORK MAY NOT BE REMOVED PRIOR TO CLOSE OF SHOW.

• Insurance is the responsibility of the Artist.

• Your signature on the entry form indicates compliance with these rules.

VIOLATION WILL RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION AND LOSS OF POINTS.

GALLERY REQUIREMENTS

The Gallery director has the right to refuse to hang any painting if it is felt that the paintings

subject matter or style of presentation does not meet the Gallery’s standards. If a painting has

been accepted by the judge but not by the Gallery, signature points will still be awarded. The

gallery will make this decision on the day of receiving, after the judging. Paintings not accepted

by the Gallery can be picked up at the date and time specified for *not used* paintings.

Additional rules for each show may be given in the show prospectus. Please read it carefully.

 
ADVICE TO NEW MEMBERS
ALL MEMBERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR KEEPING TRACK OF THEIR OWN "SIGNATURE AWARD" POINTS. WHEN YOU ENTER AN ACA SHOW YOU SHOULD KEEP THE SMALL PAPERWORK TAGS FROM THE BACK OF YOUR ENTERED PIECES OR THE PART THAT IS MAILED BACK TO YOU FROM THE SHOW PERSON. THIS PAPERWORK IS PROOF OF YOUR ENTRY AND POINTS. YOU MAY ALSO KEEP A COPY OF THE SHOW BROCHURE WHERE YOUR NAME IS LISTED AS PROOF OF YOUR ACCEPTANCE INTO A SHOW. WORKING A SHOW SUCH AS RECEIVING, HANGING, JUDGING, ETC, GIVE YOU POINTS. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A LIST OF YOUR VOLUNTEER TIME INITIALED BY THE SHOW CHAIRPERSON OR DIRECTOR OF EXHIBITS. IN YOUR ROSTER YOU WILL FIND A PLACE FOR YOUR POINTS TO BE LISTED.

GOOD NEWS TO THE HARD WORKING VOLUNTEERS!

IF YOU HELP AT A SHOW RECEIVING YOU WILL RECEIVE THREE POINTS
IF YOU HELP AT A SHOW JUDGING YOU WILL RECEIVE THREE POINTS
IF YOU HELP AT A SHOW HANGING YOU WILL GET THREE POINTS
IF YOU STAY AND ACTIVELY VOLUNTEER THE WHOLE DAY YOU WILL RECEIVE NINE POINTS
THESE POINTS GO TOWARDS YOUR SIGNATURE AWARD.

TO RECEIVE THESE POINTS YOU MUST BE ACTIVELY DOING WHATEVER JOB
THE SHOW CHAIR PERSON  HAS ASSIGNED TO YOU. THE ACA SHOW CHAIRPERSON IS VALERIE GREENE.

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