Friends of Jonathan Dickinson State Park announce “Floral Fusion 2018”, with an Opening Public Reception on Friday, January 12, 2018.  This is a TWO-PART  EVENT:  The Flower Show includes live orchids and floral exhibits. The Art Exhibit includes  2D (painting, photography, mixed media) and 3D (sculpture, glass) art work, on display in the gallery of the Elsa Kimbell Environmental Education and Research Center in the park from January 12 – February 25, 2018.  The Rickie Report shares the details and urges artists to note the deadline for entries: December 20th.

Photo Credit: Dave Nickerson

FRIENDS OF JONATHAN DICKINSON STATE PARK

ANNOUNCE AN EXCITING EVENT AND OPPORTUNITY TO SELL YOUR ART!  

“FLORAL FUSION 2018”

January 12, 2018

Opening Reception, 6:00 – 8:00 pm

 All artists + 1 guest are free

THE EVENT WILL CONSIST OF TWO PARTS:

A flower show and sale January 12–14, 2018, consisting of live orchids and floral exhibits

A show of 2D (painting, photography, mixed media) and 3D (sculpture, glass) dimensional art work, on display in the gallery of the Elsa Kimbell Environmental Education and Research Center in the park from January 12 – February 25, 2018.

Jonathan Dickinson State Park

Kimbell Center

16450 SE Federal Hwy.   Hobe Sound, FL 33455

Exhibit runs January 12 through February 28th, 2018

Important dates and deadlines:
December 20, 2017 – Electronic submission deadline – see below for details
December 27, 2017 – Artists will be notified if their work is selected
Saturday, January 6 – Monday, January 8 – Drop off dates, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Accepted  work to be delivered to the Kimbell Center in the park at above times. Artwork will not be accepted if delivered outside of these times.
January 12 Opening Reception, 6:00 – 8:00 pm; All artists + 1 guest are free
January 12–14, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Exhibition with live flowers in the Kimbell Center
Wednesday, February 28 Show ends at 5:00 pm
Thursday, March 1 – Sunday, March 4 – Pick up artwork, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm – see below for details
Sunday, March 4 – last day to pick up artwork, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION – PLEASE REVIEW

All work (2D and 3D) submitted must have a floral theme depicting flowers or floral arrangements. Work may be impressionistic if a floral theme is clearly discernible.

Electronic submissions will be juried to ensure consistency with quality, theme, fit with available showing space, and acceptability within the park’s family-friendly and natural environment

Registration fee is $25 per artist for up to three pieces and $5 for each additional work. Friends of JDSP Member Discount – registration only $20 for up to three pieces! $5 each additional applies.

Visit friendsofjdsp.org/event-registration to register. All information must be provided along with electronic images.

After registration you will receive an email with instructions on submitting your images. Any electronic images not submitted in this format may not be accepted.

Electronic images should be in jpg format of sufficient quality and resolution to allow for proper review (recommended 72ppi and between 1000ppi and 2000ppi on the longest side)

Electronic images should be titled as follows: artistfullname_entry number_artwork title Example: johndoe_1_bird of paradise.jpg

Electronic images must be received by the submission deadline • Accepted work – preparation and delivery requirements

Artwork that portrays recognizable people must be accompanied by a photo model release form (below)

All artwork must be labeled clearly on the back with the artwork title, artist’s name, sales price if for sale, and media type. Price listed on the artwork must match the price listed in registration; otherwise it will be listed as not for sale

3D art must be accompanied by the proper display.
Accepted 2D work must be mounted properly wired on the back for hanging. Work not properly prepared will not be accepted

Deliver artwork to the Kimbell Center between 11:00 am and 4:00 pm, Saturday, January 6 – Monday, January 8. Artwork will not be accepted if delivered outside of these times.

20% of sales goes to the Friends of JDSP; the Friends will handle sales transactions and pay the artists at the end of the show. Tax will be added onto the sales price

Artists are responsible for packaging and delivery of artwork to buyers if not local, including all financial arrangements for shipping

• Artwork pickup after show
All artwork must be picked up between 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, Thursday, March 1 – Sunday, March 4

Artwork that remains in the center after that date will be donated to the Friends of Jonathan Dickinson State Park

If the artist cannot pick up the artwork, please contact the Kimbell Center and provide the name of who will – they will sign off on your work

Please contact the Kimbell Center if the pickup dates present an issue  For more information please contact the Kimbell Center, 561-745-5551 or email friendsjdsp@gmail.com

Jonathan Dickinson State Park, Kimbell Center, 16450 SE Federal Hwy, Hobe Sound, FL 33455

Friends of Jonathan Dickinson State Park Artwork Release Form Only one form is needed to cover all entries.
Complete if artist is under 18 years old.

Parent Name _________________________________________________________

Parent Signature ____________________________________________ Date __________________

Release by the Artist:

I do hereby make the following statements, release, assignments and assurances to Jonathan Dickinson State Park and the Friends of Jonathan Dickinson State Park, Inc.:
I certify that I (“Artist”) am the owner author of the artwork, and I have not assigned any of my rights associated with the artwork to any third party and have sole, complete and unrestricted authority to enter into this release and to grant the rights described in this release.

I release Jonathan Dickinson State Park and the Friends of Jonathan Dickinson State Park, Inc. from any liability whatsoever that arises from their use of the artwork except for uses that violate the terms and conditions of this release.

I hereby grant Jonathan Dickinson State Park and the Friends of Jonathan Dickinson State Park, Inc. the royalty-free and nonexclusive right to use and publish images of the artwork on their website or in publications in conjunction with this event. Jonathan Dickinson State Park and the Friends of Jonathan Dickinson State Park, Inc. also may use the artwork images in other publications such as their website, in park brochures, in magazines, or for other marketing, promotional, and educational uses with a credit including the © symbol and naming the artist (example – © John Doe). Jonathan Dickinson State Park and the Friends of Jonathan Dickinson State Park, Inc. recognize that the artist owns the image and copyright to the image and shall neither claim, nor exercise any ownership rights thereto. Photographs of the artwork may be shared with the media in conjunction with this event only while making the media aware of the copyright ownership and requesting that such media use the images in conjunction with the © symbol and photo credit as in the above example.

In the occasion that the artist’s work is chosen to be displayed in the Kimbell Center:

Artwork that is not picked up by the specified date in the Call to Artists will be donated to the Friends of Jonathan Dickinson State Park, unless otherwise arranged in writing by the Artist and the Friends of JDSP.

It is understood that artwork insurance shall not be provided by Jonathan Dickinson State Park or the Friends of Jonathan Dickinson State Park, Inc. and artwork insurance, if any, shall be obtained by the artist.

It is also understood that Jonathan Dickinson State Park and the Friends of Jonathan Dickinson State Park, Inc. shall at all times exercise ordinary care in providing protection to the artwork, but shall assume no responsibility whatsoever for loss, damage, or destruction to the artwork.

In consideration of the benefit accruing to the artist and to members of the public, the artist releases Jonathan Dickinson State Park and the Friends of Jonathan Dickinson State Park, Inc. from liability for such loss, damage, or destruction of the artwork.

Print (full name)______________________________________________________

Artwork Title(s) __________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________
Signature________________________________________ Date_______________

Friends of Jonathan Dickinson State Park Event Model release form

This form should be used if adults or children appear in your photograph and are recognizable; please use one form per person in the photograph.

Photo Release for Adults (18 and over)

I, being 18 years or older, hereby consent that the photographs in which I appear may be used by the photographer, Jonathan Dickinson State Park and the Friends of Jonathan Dickinson State Park, Inc., its assigns or successors, in whatever way they desire, including television without compensation. Furthermore, I hereby consent that such photographs shall be their property, and they shall have the right to sell, duplicate, reproduce, and make other lawful uses of such photographs free and clear of any claim whatever on my part in perpetuity.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have hereunto set my hand, in the State of Florida, this_________ day of __________, 20____ Signature_________________________________________________________

Name (Print)_______________________________________________________ Address___________________________________________________________ City____________________________________State________Zip____________

Photo Release for Minors (under 18)

I being Parent/Guardian of _________________________, hereby consent that the photographs for which he/she posed may be used by the photographer, Jonathan Dickinson State Park and the Friends of Jonathan Dickinson State Park, Inc., its assigns or successors, in whatever way they desire, including television without compensation. Furthermore, I hereby consent that such photographs shall be their property, and they shall have the right to sell, duplicate, reproduce and make other uses of such photographs free and clear of any claim whatsoever on my part or my child’s part, or by anyone who may claim by or through my child in perpetuity.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have hereunto set my hand, in the State of Florida, this__________ day of ___________, 2______
Signature of parent__________________________________________________

Name of child (print)_________________________________________________

Name of parent (print)________________________________________________ Address___________________________________________________________

City _________________________________State________ Zip_____________

For more information:Friends of JDSP:

https://www.friendsofjdsp.org

The Kimbell Center   561-745-5551

https://www.facebook.com/friendsofjdsp/

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