Dear PAPA Members,
You are invited to enter the Small Works Art Competition Art Show, sponsored by the Wood River Heritage Council, Wood River, Illinois.
Bob Maguire, an associate with the Wood River Museum, stopped by the Gallery to let us know he’d like to see more of our art this year, and personally invite us to their Art Show. He will pick up ALL entries and fees from the Gallery, and return them after the exhibition, (unless they are sold, of course!). There is no commission fee on sales.
What: Small Works Art Competition
Where: Wood River Museum, 40 W Ferguson Ave, Wood River, Illinois
Exhibit Dates: October 11 – November 2, 2024
Entry Deadline: Tuesday, September 24 (leave works at PAPA for pickup)
Size: All entries must be NO LARGER than 12×15 outside frame dimension
Entry Fee: $10 for one; $15 for two
Entry Form: Printed brochures and entry forms are available at the Gallery, attached to this Email, and are posted on our ‘For Members’ page, in the ‘Just for Us’ blog too!
To Enter: Fill out top and bottom portions of entry form for EACH entry. Place the top part of entry form with your payment in an envelope and with your name on it. Attach the bottom portion(s) securely to the back of EACH piece you enter. Leave your paintings and envelope on the back counter at the Gallery. Bubble wrap is available to protect them.
Last year, 4 PAPA Artists (Scott Morris, Jean Lorrah, John McLaren, and Chad McLaren) were among six Paducah-area artists with works selected for this show. Jean Lorrah’s “Happy Wanderer” received the Member’s Choice Award, and John McLaren’s, “Silos”, received the First Mid Bank Purchase Award.
More from Bob Maguire:
“[We] are actively seeking quality small works to maintain an impressive show and competition. A commitment of trust and faith on the submitting artist is greatly appreciated. This connection [with Paducah art galleries] was initiated last year and all pieces were transported to and from safely. An important note: three awards were given to Paducah artists last year. I would enjoy seeing the number of quality works increase to realistically reflect the sophisticated art from this location. Thank you in advance for the submissions. We have a mission to exhibit extraordinary beautiful creative small works.”
P.S. Any questions or concerns, I can be reached at 618-477-3935, Call or Text.