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Submissions to the 8th edition of
The International BRUSH OFF, Juried Painting Competition 
Coming Soon

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RULES, GUIDELINES & SUBMISSION FORM

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IMPORTANT DATES: 8th EDITION, 2021

• Deadline for Submissions: TBD 2021
  
• Announcement of acceptance: TBD 2021
  
• Delivery of artwork: TBD
  
• Open Night Preview:TBD
  
• Date: TBD
  

ELIGIBILITY:
This call for submissions is open to…

• Artists 18 years of age or older.
• USA & International Artists

JUDGING/AWARDS:
To be eligible for the “Brush Off” competition & exhibition, you must first be accepted into the competition by way of "Jury Process" see online submission form below.

  Judging:

• Awards & Prize giving will take place on site during the opening night Preview & Cocktail Fundraiser.
• All decision of the judges are final.

  Awards:

• The Brush Off Award $1,500 (Best Over All)
• The May Cutler Award:
  
• The John Mlacak Award:
  
• Peoples Choice Award:
  

​JURORS-2020

• Andrew Carter, Morning Show Host of CJAD 800 
  
• Robert (Bob) Moody, Principal Conductor and Music Director of the Memphis Symphony Orchestra
• Dorota Kozinska International Art Critic
• Bente Christensen Designer, Creative Consultant
  
• Bill Brownstein,
  
• Mary Vanaselja,
  

                                                                                                                      ENTRIES /  FEES  

• Entry Fee $30.00 US$ includes up to three (3) images
• All entry fees are non-refundable
•  Only original works may be submitted. 
• Make sure that your photos are of good quality; this is how your work will be judged. 
• Submissions will be reviewed by the jury and artists will be notified of the results by email.
•  Work must have been created within the last 24 months.

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SUBMITTING ONLINE: 

• All submissions of art must be in jpg file format. No slides, photographs or DVDs!
• Fill out Submission Form with all required information, once completed with jpegs of your paintings and the confirmation of payment via Paypal your submission has been entered.

SALES AND REPRODUCTION

• Artworks sold will be shared 50% to art projects for Alzheimer's and 50% to the artists.
• The gallery reserves the right to reproduce accepted entries for publicity purposes. 

DELIVERY / RETURNING OF WORK:

• The artist is responsible for all charges relating to delivery of the artwork both to and from the exhibition site. The artwork must be appropriately packed in a sturdy re-usable box suitable for transportation both ways.
• Artwork must be suitably equipped with rings and wire for hanging, and must be clearly identified with the name of the artist on the back.

FRAMING: If framing is required.... 

• Works on paper should contain a white matt and a simple black frame (this must be professionally done)
•  Works on canvas (gallery stretchers) that are unframed must have finished edges.
•  Works on canvas that require frames (thin stretchers) should be in a simple black frame. If you have any questions about this please ask. 
• Work framed inappropriately will not be shown.

​The "BRUSH OFF Competition" is always searching for new and exciting artists that exhibit originality, consistency, marketability and commitment to the art world.

Good Luck!
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