The Visitor Center is open 9 AM – 4 PM daily.

Accepted entries will be on display in the auditorium from Monday, October 19, 2015.

The Reception and Award Presentation will be Sunday, October 25, 2015 in the Visitor Center Auditorium at 1 PM.

Rules: Entries that do not comply will be disqualified.

•   The contest is open to all artists.
•   Each artist may submit one or two original works of art.
•   No giclees and no previous award winners will be accepted.
•   No photography-we have a separate photography contest in the winter season.
•   The subject must be inspired by a “Loxahatchee vision…”
•   Any media or mixed media may be used (except photographs).
•   Each entry must be framed and ready for hanging. Wrapped canvas painted edges are OK
•   Each entry can be no more than 36″ on a side including the frame.
•   Please label the back with a card securely attached stating the title of the work, the media type, the artists’ name, and the sale price.
•   Friends of Loxahatchee will use their best efforts to sell the entries and will retain 25% of the sale price as a contribution to the Refuge.
•   Each artist will be expected to remove their art no later than Sunday, January 3, 2016 or Monday, January 4, 2016.

  Categories: Entries will be judged on technical excellence, originality, creativity, visual impact, and artistic merit. Judges decisions are final.

•   There are two categories – Novice (up to age 18) and Adult (age 18 and above).
•   Each category will be awarded a First Prize ($250); a Second Prize ($150); and a Third Prize ($100)
•   Judges may designate up to 3 entries in each category as Honorable Mentions.
•   Judges may decide not to award cash prizes if there are less than 10 entries in that category.Entry Fee and Form: A check or money order made to the Friends of Loxahatchee must accompany the completed entry form. Place both in an envelope labeled Friends Art Contest and bring to the Visitor Center with your entry.

 Novice (free)
 Friends members and Refuge staff ($5.00)

 All others  ($25.00)

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Loxahatchee Visions Contest Entry Form

Name:

Address:

State:                             Zip Code:

Telephone:

Mobile Phone:

Email Address:

Circle One:     Novice        Adult

Title of Entry 1:

Title of Entry 2:

I understand and agree to the contest rules and conditions and certify that the entry is my own original work.

Signature:

Date:

Entry forms and rules are available at the Visitor Center or can be downloaded from their website  www.loxahatcheefriends.com

Questions?

Call or email Steve Horowitz

561-637-9751   stephenjayme@yahoo.com