Welcome
This form is for new and returning artists to apply for the 51st Beachcombers Fine Art Show being held at the South Padre Island Convention Centre July 24-25 2010.
Deadline for applications is May 15 2010
All fees and images must be received by May 15 2010
New artists please note the jury considers applications in the order received. It is in your best interest to apply early.
Set up for the show is Friday July 23 2010 from 8am to 8pm. The show runs from 10 AM - 6 PM July 24 and 10 AM - 5 PM July 25 2010.
After considering feedback from the public and participating artists we have some NEW rules for the show.
Booth Signage Changes for All Artists:
In order to reduce the “flea market” tendency of signs new sign rules will be in place for the 2010 Beachcombers Fine Art Show. Each booth will be provided a Name Sign which may be used or you may substitute a sign of your design. This sign should not be more than 10 inches by 30 inches, but we will work with artists on reasonable, “artful” signs. In the booth the artist may display a “meet the artist”, “my process”, or other explanatory sign and handouts. This should be no more than 11x17 in size. Individual art works may have pricing signs of the artists design no larger than 3x5. ONE “Show Special $X” sign, no larger than 5x8 may be displayed. No “Buy two Get one free” or other large signs of that nature are allowed. Please contact us if you have questions concerning this policy and your signs.
Jewelry Artist changes:
The Executive Board has determined that all jewelry must be fabricated by the artist present. Forged, flameworked, fused, fired, carved, cast, painted, thrown or molded, and other hand creative processes are allowed. The focal point and/or 50% of the total piece should be hand created. Precious metals, precious stones, pearls and findings may be used to accent or complete a piece. No strung beads/stones will be accepted. Jewelry artists must submit 5 additional detailed images of jewelry pieces as well as the booth display. Decisions of the Jury are final. Please contact us if you have questions concerning this policy and your work.
The general rules are:
1) Beachcombers Fine Art Show is a juried show and only original work or signed reproductions of original works are allowed. Manufactured items, supplies, or commercial kits are not allowed, further information as to what is allowed is here. All artists must submit a minimum of 5 (five) images for consideration by the jury. See (5) below.
2) All artists must load in and out through the loading dock, any other doors may NOT be used for loading or unloading. This rule applies if you have one piece or 10,000 pieces. There will be no exceptions to this rule.
3) There are no refunds for any fees paid.
4) All artists must be set up by 8 PM Friday,
5) Submitted digital images should follow the emerging digital image standard of 1920 x1920 pixels. If your image is not square please mask with black bars to bring it to the required size, more information can be found here. Resolution should be a minimum of 600 dpi. All artists must provide current images that are representative of the work they intend to exhibit as well as an image of their booth display. After the registration form is submitted you will be sent an invoice and a link for you to upload your images on line.
6) We are willing to accept images not in this size but please be aware that this size standard will be implemented in future shows.
7) No slides will be considered, digital images only. You may submit entirely on line, or you may mail a cd with your images. If you have questions please feel free to contact us.