CALL TO ARTISTS: “NATURALLY INSPIRED” ART CONTEST March 2022 - Suncadia Resort, will host the first-of-its-kind local art competition featuring original artwork representing the connection between the community and the land in Kittitas County. Kittitas County boasts a vast range of landscapes that have beckoned visitors and birthed unique communities for over 130 years. From the outdoor enthusiast’s playground to the Yakama Nation’s pilgrimages of yesteryear to the modern wine farmers of the verdant Ellensburg valley, the connection to our past and future is intrinsically tied to the land. The winner’s art will be used and credited on custom wine bottle labels on four wine varietals, available for purchase at Suncadia Resort food and beverage locations and for use in Suncadia Resort group events and weddings. The contest is open to all artists ages 21+ and up who reside in Kittitas County Washington. Submission deadline is March 30th, 2022. Prizes: Four winning artists will receive a cash prize of $500 each for the use of the image if work is selected. Suncadia Resort will have full rights to the art selected. To Submit: • Artists should submit one digital image of original artwork to: submissions@suncadia.com • Include artist statement about the piece and artist resume Submission File Format: JPG • File dimensions: No smaller than 1920 pixels on the longest side • File resolution: 72 ppi/dpi (standard web resolution) • File size: 5 MB maximum for submission purposes
Selection Criteria: The selection committee will use the following criteria when considering acquisition of any artwork: 1. Strength of design and meeting the criteria above 2. Artistic merit: concept, design 3. Originality
Selection Process: Suncadia Resort will create an Art Selection Panel of no less than three and no more than six members which will include: • Artist or arts professional • Marketing Director Suncadia Resort • Board member of the Suncadia Fund for Community Enhancement
Timeline: • Contest Begins: March 1st, 2022 • Submission Deadline: March 30th, 2022 • Notification: by June 1, 2022 • Payment to Artists: July 1, 2022
Terms and Conditions: All original winning art and any reproduction will be the property of Suncadia Resort, in perpetuity. Suncadia Resort reserves to right to cancel the Naturally Inspired Art Contest at any time and will return any art and ownership therein back to the artist. Notification will be sent to the winner(s) prior to public announcement.
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