The 94th Annual Mid Summer Show

July 14 - July 17, 2011
It's a beloved summer tradition so circle your calendar today!
July 10 through July 17 marks the 94th Annual Midsummer Art Show at The Ellison Center for the Arts and is free for all. The four-day member show will include Member Artists Gallery show, Member Artists Studio Sale, Children’s Gallery show and a festive party on Friday evening.

Midsummer Art Show Party

Friday, July 15, 2011, 6:30 - 9:30p.m.

Please join us for a magical evening

Call the DAA office (781)934-2731, ext 4 to purchase your tickets ($30 in advance, $40 at the door)
Tickets are also available at The Studio in Duxbury

Midsummer Night's PARTy will include an exciting Wheel of Chance featuring special items created by popular local artists, valuable items from local retailers.  We’ll also feature a Wine Grab where you could receive a very special vintage valued far beyond the $25 donation.  The party will have great art, live music, delicious food and fun friends, it promises to be a festive time for all.

Summer White attire welcome!

This year's inspiration comes from the DAA's own founding member, John Singer Sargent's painting "Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose" .

 

Member artists are invited to sell their artwork at our annual Member Artists Studio Sale during the Midsummer Show. This is a wonderful opportunity to simplify (clean out) your studio and generate some sales! Artists must be current 2011- 2012 members of the Duxbury Art Association. Registration and art drop off is Sunday and Monday, July 10 & 11, 2011. All two-dimensional artwork should be matted, shrink wrapped (if appropriate for the medium) and labeled with artist's name, selling price and item number. All three dimensional work should be labeled with artist's name, selling price and item number. We ask that each artist bring their own displays (wrapped boxes, racks and easels, etc.). Please note that the DAA retains a 30% commission on all work sold. The Member Artists Studio Sale is one of the highlights of the Midsummer Show and continues to expand every year. We welcome artists, art enthusiasts, gift buyers and patrons to benefit from this unique event.
Artists and art enthusiasts are invited to join this annual DAA member event by entering artwork or volunteering to set up and staff this time honored exhibition. Anyone interested in participating or volunteering for the Midsummer Show please contact the DAA office at 781-934-2731 ext. 4.
ELIGIBILITY:
Entry is open to all 2011-2012 Duxbury Art Association, (DAA), members.
Membership Applications will be available at registration.
Membership runs from June 1, 2011 to May 31, 2012
SPECIFICATIONS:
Adults: Adults may enter up to two pieces of original artwork, not larger than 50”x 50”. The entry fee is $10 per piece. Work may be entered provided it has not been exhibited in a DAA show (Midsummer, Winter Juried or DAA Gallery exhibition at The Ellison Center) in the past.
Categories: Oils/Acrylics, Watercolors, Drawing/Pastels/ Prints, Photography, Digital Photography, Three-Dimensional, Crafts.
2D & 3D Requirements: All work must be securely framed. Clip-on frames or saw tooth hangers are not allowed. All work must be ready for hanging with a wire on back. Please plan ahead. Sculpture must be accompanied by a proper display pedestal. The DAA is not able to arrange for any special lighting, hanging or display needs. Pieces requiring special lighting or window hanging may not be accepted as we do not have the facilities to accommodate such requirements.
Young Artists: The entry fee is $10 per piece for young artists age 18 and younger who wish to be judged in the Young Artist division. Young Artists will be judged by age group. Young Artists may enter one piece per category, (fine art or 3D/Craf).
Young Artist Requirements: Artwork must be original, not larger than 50”x50”. All work must be securely framed. Clip-on frames or saw tooth hangers are not allowed. All work must be ready for hanging with a wire on back. Please plan ahead. Work may be entered provided it has not been previously exhibited in a DAA show (Midsummer, Winter Juried, Young Artist, or a gallery exhibition at The Ellison Center).
Awards:
Prize money will be awarded as follows:
Adults: $300 for Best in Show.
            $50 for first place in each category.
            First, second and third place winners will also receive one complimentary
            ticket to the Opening Benefit Reception. Additional tickets are $30 per person prior to the event or $40 at the door.
           Adult 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prize winning entries will be displayed in the Bengtz and Cutler galleries until August 8, 2011.

Young Artists: $50 for Best in Show Fine Art
                       $50 for Best in Show Three- Dimensional/Crafts
                       $5 for first place in each Young Artist age category.
                      Ribbons will be awarded for first, second and third place and for
                       honorable mention in all categories.

2011 Midsummer Art Show Jurors:
Fine Arts: Robert Bolster, award winning fine artist and illustrator. www.robbolster.com
Photography & Altered Digital Photography: Lance Keimig, award winning photographer, instructor and author of Night Photography- Finding Your Way In The Dark. www.thenightskye.com
3D/Crafts: Marie Flaherty, owner of Native, an art gallery gift shop in Scituate Harbor. http://www.shopnativeonline.com/
Young Artists: Mrs. Lynsey Murray, M.Ed, Middle School Art Teacher, Duxbury Public Schools

Planned Schedule of Events & Festivities

CLICK HERE FOR MEMBER ARTIST STUDIO SALE GUIDELINES
CLICK HERE FOR MEMBER ARTIST STUDIO SALE REGISTRATION FORM.