Cheap Joe’s 11th Annual Art Contest A High Country Tradition at Cheap Joe’s The 11th Annual Cheap Joe’s Art Contest is open to all Local artists. Artists from Watauga county and surrounding counties are eligible to participate, including Watauga, Ashe, Caldwell, Avery, Wilkes, and Johnson Co. TN. When submitting artwork, please keep the following considerations in mind: All media may be submitted with the exception of photography, sculpture or other three dimensional work, computer generated artwork, etc… Only original artwork will be considered (no prints of artwork please) Artwork should be framed or “Ready to Hang.” No loose pieces will be accepted. Artwork is limited to one entry per person and cannot exceed 36x40” All artwork must be complete and dry. No wet pieces will be accepted Artists must fill out an entry form with name, address, age category, title of work, and media type at the time of submission. You may submit artwork to the Outlet Store beginning February 20th 2012. Deadline for submission is Saturday March 10th 2012 at 12:00 pm EST. An awards ceremony and reception will be held Saturday March 24th from 11:00am till 2:00pm, where refreshments will be provided. Winners will be announced at 12:30pm. We request that all artwork provided be on display in the workshop area from March 17th until March 27th and must be picked up no later than March 31st. This year’s Adult category will be split into two divisions, Adult Nonprofessional and Adult Professional. The Professional category will be specific to artists that sell their work. Categories and Prizes: Adult NonProfessional (age 16 and over) 1st $150 CJAS Gift Card 2nd $100 CJAS Gift Card 3rd $50 CJAS Gift Card
Adult Professional (age 16 and over) 1st $200 CJAS Gift Card 2nd $125 CJAS Gift Card 3rd $75 CJAS Gift Card
Juniors (age 10-15) 1st $75 CJAS Gift Card 2nd $50 CJAS Gift Card 3rd $25 CJAS Gift Card
Children (age 9 and under) 1st $50 CJAS Gift Card 2nd $25 CJAS Gift Card 3rd $15 CJAS Gift Card
Pertinent Dates: March 10th 12pm Submission Deadline March 24th 11am – 2pm Reception
March 28th Show Dismantled March 31st Pick up Deadline