Lake Marion Artisans 2nd Annual Art Competition - 2020

Unfortunately, the Lake Marion Artisans 2nd Annual Art Competition has been postponed due to the COVID-19 crisis.


The Lake Marion Artisans (LMA) had kicked off their 2^nd Annual Art Competition. Unfortunately, it has now been postponed due to the COVID-19 crisis.

The judging and exhibition of local artworks were to be held in the June-July 2020 timeframe at their art gallery in downtown Summerton, S.C. New dates will be announced when we know more.

There will be three categories of works – Paintings, Photography, and 3-Dimensional Artworks, e.g. jewelry, ceramics, fabric art... The winner in each category will receive a Blue Ribbon and a cash award of $250.

The theme for this years’ art competition is ‘Lake Marion – History and Nature’. By this, we mean your painting, sketch, photograph, sculpture… must relate to the history or nature found around Lake Marion, S.C. The artworks ought to be focused on historical sites, historical figures, historical events, local wildlife, birds, landscapes… linked to Summerton, ClarendonCounty, or Lake Marion. Artworks can be abstract, impressionistic, contemporary, realistic, surreal…

Eligibility/Contestants – The competition is open to all members of the Lake Marion Artisans (LMA) and other residents of Clarendon County, S.C. There will be no entrance fee for LMA members. Non-members will be required to pay an entrance fee of $10. Artists can submit one artwork in each of the three categories to be judged.

Since annual membership dues are only $30, applicants might want to consider joining the Lake Marion Artisans (LMA) for a year to take advantage of the many benefits and activities open to our members. See link to Levels of Membership

All entries for the Art Competition must be submitted to the art gallery by June 1, 2020.

Art Submission Specifications

• Paintings includes oil, acrylic, watercolor, charcoal, sketches… on canvas, paper… and should be mounted and/or framed appropriately for display.
• Photographs can be printed on paper, canvas, metal… and should be framed and/or mounted appropriately for display.
• 3-Dimensional artworks include jewelry, ceramics, fabric art, stained glass…
• All entries must be original, new artworks that havn’t been displayed at a gallery previously. There is no size limit, particular type of paint, or style.
• Three entries may be submitted per member. It can include one in each category.
• A brief 1 paragraph biography and label should accompany each submission containing containing your name, a brief bio (2-3 lines), phone number, email address, title of the work, medium, and price - if the work is for sale. A number will be assigned to each artwork by the contest committee to be used for voting purposes.

Judging

• Judging criteria used to select the winner include: creativity, originality, quality of work, and how well it relates to the theme.
• The artworks will be judged and voted on by an invited independent judge(s) from the local art community who are not members of the Lake Marion Artisans. Winners in each category will receive a Blue Ribbon and $250 cash award.
• Visitors to the art gallery will be allowed to cast a vote for their favorite ‘People Choice’ artwork and are asked to make a $1 donation to the Lake Marion Artisans, if possible. A ribbon will be presented to the 'People's Choice' winner.
• The votes will be submitted to the LMA Board of Directors during the last week of June. They will tally the votes and the winners will be notified by July 1, 2020.

Awards

• The winners of the three categories the art competition – Painting, Photography, and 3D Artworks – will receive a certificate and a check for $250.
• The certificate and cash award will be presented to the winners at a reception to be held at 5 pm on July 12, 2020, at the Lake Marion Artisans gallery in downtown Summerton.

Exhibit

• All artworks submitted in the art competition must be delivered to the art gallery by June 1, 2020. New dates will be announced when we know more.
• All artworks submitted are committed to be on display in the art gallery for a month long show during June-July 2020. Artworks will not be removed until after the art show is over. New dates will be announced when we know more.

Liability – LMA will not be held liable for damage or theft of any artworks on display in the art gallery. Artists may insure their works on their own if they choose.

Reception

• A small reception will be held for all artists and family members at the LMA art gallery in downtown Summerton at 5 pm on July 17, 2020. New dates will be announced when we know more.
• The winners of the art competition will be announced at the reception where they will receive their award. Refreshments will be provided.