The St. Clair Art Association (SCAA) Public Art Committee and the Downtown Development Authority are committed to the advancement of Public Art in St. Clair through the Seasons in St. Clair project.

ELIGIBILITY:  Artists 18 years and older are invited to participate. Only original artwork is eligible; student work completed under the supervision of an instructor is not.  Work previously exhibited at the Alice W. Moore Center for the Arts is ineligible.
 
MEDIA AND PRESENTATION:  Artists are invited to submit artwork depicting a summer scene in downtown St. Clair, past or present. The scene can be real or imaginary but the location has to be recognizable as downtown St. Clair.  The artist may choose the medium.  Photographs and/or photographic processing are ineligible. The artwork must be submitted 18” x 24” in size, titled, unmatted and unframed.  The finished artwork must be able to be reproduced in the form of prints.

ENTRY:  Complete and return ENTRY FORM with delivery of artwork. Attach identification labels to back lower right corner of painting. Also include a brief, one-page bio.  Deadline: Artwork must be submitted to the SCAA by 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 29. Works not hand delivered must be sent prepaid in packages suitable for return.  Please contract for “inside delivery” with your shipper.  If you ship your artwork, the return shipping fee must be included.  Entry Fee:  $15.00 for each artwork submitted.  Please make your check payable to the St. Clair Art Association.
 
PRIZES:  The winning artwork will be announced on October 3, 2009. The artist will receive a cash prize of $1,000 and a solo exhibit  The top three finalists will receive an invitation to the St. Clair Art Fair June 26 & 27, 2010. Booth fees will be paid by the Downtown Development Authority (DDA). 

AGREEMENT TERMS:  The winning artwork will become the property of the DDA, which will retain all rights to reproduce and/or sell reproductions in any method, including but not limited to prints.  The winning artist is encouraged to attend the Yuletyme Gala Preview and must agree to sign and number prints.  Submission of artwork to be juried constitutes agreement with conditions stated in this prospectus.  The juror reserves the right to a final selection of accepted works.  Decision of the juror is final.  The SCAA reserves the right to photograph and/or reproduce photos of all accepted entries for publicity purposes. All other submitted artwork will be returned to the artists after the exhibit. If your artwork is for sale, please indicate this below. If not, please check NFS (not for sale).  The SCAA receives 30% sales commission.

SALES:  The pre-sale orders for the winning artwork prints will begin Oct. 4, 2009. Distribution will begin at the Yuletyme Gala Preview Tues., Nov. 24, 5:30 – 8 p.m. Proceeds from the sale of reproductions benefit the St. Clair Art Association Public Art Fund.  The framed original artwork will be raffled January 6, 2010.

EXHIBIT, RECEPTION & AWARDS PRESENTATION, PICK-UP OF ARTWORK: Artists, members and guests are cordially invited to the Exhibit Opening Reception: Sunday, Oct. 4, 2 – 4 p.m. when awards will be presented. Exhibition: Oct. 4 thru Nov. 13.  Pick up– Sat., Nov. 14, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
 
 

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TOM HALE, JUROR
After his graduation from St. Clair High School and a year at MSU, Tom received a BS degree with honors from the Art Center School in Los Angeles, CA.  From 1966 to 1985 he was employed as a styling designer at GM, Chrysler and American Motors. In 1985, he chose to pursue his art career full time, earning his living exclusively with his artwork.

Tom has received more than 350 awards, but is most proud of the Gold Medal of Honor from the American Watercolor Society (AWS) in New York City for his painting titled CHROME. He is a signature member & Dolfin Fellow of the AWS; a signature member of the National WS, the Michigan WS and a member of the Automotive Fine Art Society. In 2005 he was elected to the Hall of Fame in the Auburn Cord Duesen-berg Museum in Auburn, Indiana.

Tom has been the juror of many art competitions. He also speaks & critiques artwork for various art organizations. His work can be seen at selected art exhibits around the country, Concours d’Elegance events and various other automotive events. His Farmington Hills studio is open by appointment.

SCAA and the St. Clair DDA are pleased to say…
Welcome home, Tom !!

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