Contest Rules.

1. Contest timing. The contest begins on June 1, 2007 and will continue until dark on August 17, 2007.  The contest is being held to encourage the presence of working artists in the village of Athens thus all artworks must be done on location only. Please maintain a log of working time and location to be submitted with your entry. Only one entry per contestant.

2. Entry fee. For painters, the entry fee is $25, $15 for Athens Cultural Center members.  For photographers, the entry fee is $10, $5 for Athens Cultural Center members.

3. Judging. Judging will be held on August 18, 2007 at 2 pm in the Athens Riverside Park, in conjunction with the Hudson River Regional Festival, weather permitting. In case of inclement weather, judging will be held at the Athens Cultural Center, 24 Second Street. A judge will determine the first prize winner. 

4. Prizes. The first prize for paintings is $400. First prize for photographs is $100. The winning artworks will become the property of the ACC. Second and third prize winners will receive ribbons.  A “People’s Choice Award” will also be recognized.

 5. Display. All artworks must be framed to be judged. The top three paintings and photographs will be on display at National Bank of Coxsackie in Athens.

 Mail your entry form and fees to: Entry, Athens Cultural Center, 24 Second Street, Athens  NY 12015. For questions or information, please contact Ronald Coons at 518-945-3731

Plein Air Contest Entry Form

Name:___________________________________

Address:_________________________________

City: ____________________________________

State ______________Zip___________________

Telephone (___) __________________________

E-mail___________________________________

Make checks payable to Athens Cultural Center.

        The exhibitor agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the ACC. the village and the town of Athens from and against any liability, claim, loss or expense (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of any injury or damage which is caused by, arises from or is in any way connected with participation in this program or event.. The ACC shall not be responsible for accidents or losses that may occur to any of the exhibitors or exhibits at the event. The exhibitor (or parent or guardian of a minor) is responsible for any injury or damage resulting from the exhibitor’s participation in the program or event. This includes any injury to others or to the exhibitor or to the exhibitor’s property.

        I certify these entries are my work. The Athens Cultural Centers Rules apply to this event. I acknowledge that I enter at my own risk and that these entries do not violate copyright or trademark laws. I certify that I have read the statement listed above.

Signature: _____________________________