Call for artists: Deadline for annual Nevada Artist Association ‘Spirit of America’ contest June 21

“Walking in Freedom” by Wendy Whyman from the 2024 Spirit of America Show
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Get ready for the Annual NAA “Spirit of America” judged art show!

Entry date: Deliver work Saturday, June 21st
Time: 9AM to 12PM (No late entries)
Location: Nevada Artist Association Art Gallery, 449 W. King Street, Carson City, NV
Important Dates:
Show dates: June 21 – August 8, 2025
Gallery hours: 12-4PM, Tuesday -Sunday, closed Mondays and for holiday breaks
Reception: Sunday, June 29, 2-4 PM (refreshments served, bring friends and family)
Work (unsold) pick up: 9AM-12PM, Aug 9th (also is show change for Summer Show)

Entries
• Number of entries: Limited to three entries per person. Must be 13 years or older.
• Size Limit- Entries may not exceed 3 feet in width (including frame), and 16 square feet (including frame). Basically, no more than 3 feet wide by 5.33 feet high (including frame)
• Entry Fees: Members – $10 first entry, $5 for 2nd and 3rd entries
Non-Members – $20 first entry, $10 for 2nd and 3rd entries
• Any new member joining on entry day will be considered a member, pay member fee rates, and will be a member through 2025.
• All entries intended to be hung must have a wire for hanging with taped ends and felt or plastic bumpers where the entry will come in contact with the wall. Saw tooth hangers will not be accepted.
• Your name, the title of the entry and the price must be on the back of each entry and must be the same information as on the entry form for each piece.
• Certificate of Authenticity- It is not required but gives your work credibility and professionalism. Copies are available at check in.
• The Show Committee reserves the right to reject entries not in compliance with the rules and regulations. Please write legibly.

All entries MUST be for sale. Unless sold, entries must remain for the duration of the show. NAA collects a 25% commission on entries sold.

Judging and Awards
Judging will take place on Sunday, June 22nd by three judges. Winners will be announced on social media, through emails and in CarsonNow. Cash awards and ribbons will be awarded for Best of Show, Spirit of America Award, and to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each category. Honorable Mentions will receive ribbons. Following the theme is optional but the “Spirit of America” award will be theme-based. There must be at least 3 entries in a category for judging. Any category not receiving three entries will be combined into the “Other” category and if there are more than three, will be judged as a category. The public will be invited to vote for People’s Choice for the duration of the show and the winner will be awarded cash and a ribbon. The winning People’s Choice entry will be displayed for sale through the Summer Show.

Hosting Requirements
All NAA members who enter this show are required to host at the gallery two times per show or pay a non-sitting fee of $10 each. You will sign up to host when you deliver your work. You will be trained if you have not hosted before. Non members are not required to Host.

NAA Marketing
Please send photos of each entry to naacarsoncity@gmail.com anytime up to June 21. Mats and frames should be cropped out of photos you send of your entries. Give file names for photographs of your entries that include the title of the piece and your name. For example: River in the Desert by Jack Spratt. This helps NAA market your work during the run of the show and when there are sales of your work.

Judged entry forms, rules and regulations, category definitions and Membership forms can all be found on our website: https://nevadaartists.org/

Thank you for participating in this show! Encourage your friends and family to visit!

Please direct questions to: naacarsoncity@gmail.com or Michelle Bowler at 775-230-4748.

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