The 10th International Texas Teapot Tournament Presented by C.A.M.E.O and TEA+ART TEA+ART; 613 ½ W 19th Street; Houston, TX 77008 [email protected] www.teaplusart.com
Calendar
December 5, 2016 Postmark date for entry forms.
December 15, 2016 Notification of accepted work by email
January 2, 2017 Deadline for receipt of accepted work
January 6, 2017 Opening Reception 6:00PM-9:00PM
January 28, 2017 Show Ends
February 15-28, 2017 Return of unsold work
Eligibility and Media: All submitted work must be original, represent teapots, either functional or sculptural and completed within the last 2 years. This exhibit is open to all artists who work in clay. Each piece must be at least 60% fired clay, weigh no more than 25 lbs and be no larger than 24” in any direction. The $45 CAMEO membership/entry fee entitles each artist to submit a maximum of 2 teapots. Overseas entries are encouraged.
Prizes: All accepted entries will be eligible for 1st place, “Purchase Award” and 2nd Place, Memorial Award” (also a purchase award). The 2017 ”Memorial Award” will be given in honor of Ray Finch. The winning work will be featured on TEA+ART and C.A.M.E.O. social media during the month. Cash Awards are: $1,000 for 1st place, “Purchase Award” and $500 for 2nd place, “Memorial Award”. Both winning teapots will be added to CAMEO’s permanent museum collection.
The winning artists will receive the award amount even if the winning teapot is priced higher. The winning artists are paid the full amount of the award. TEA+ART foregoes their percentage on all prize awards.
Digital Images: CDs and jpeg images ([email protected]) will be accepted for review. JPEG format images (at least 300 dpi) will also be accepted. Please do not send other graphics formats.
Enter one image per work unless more than one view is necessary for detail work. There is a maximum of two images per piece. By entering “Texas Teapot Tournament” and submitting images, each artist gives TEA+ART permission to use the submitted CD or digital images for publicity purposes for “Texas Teapot Tournament”. Accepted artists will be required to submit artist statements and biographies. Any work that differs appreciably from the submitted images will be rejected at the discretion of the reviewing committee.
Sales: All pieces must be for sale. The commission rate is 50%. All entries must quote retail price.
Shipping: Accepted work may be hand delivered (appointment required) or shipped (prepaid) to arrive between December 20, 2016 – January 4, 2017. Deliveries should NOT be scheduled for Mondays, Tuesdays or Wednesdays. Insurance while in transit is the artist’s responsibility. Please ship all items with prepaid return shipping. Items without prepaid shipping will not be returned. Do not send stamps as return shipping. Hand delivered work not picked up by February 16, 2013 will become property of CAMEO. Overseas entrants should contact TEA+ART prior to shipping regarding insurance/customs. Pieces should be double-boxed, labeled as FRAGILE and HANDLE WITH CARE: POTTERY stickers.
Rules: All works must remain for the duration of the show. Submission of the entry application signifies the artist’s understanding and acceptance of the rules and conditions of the show.
Juror: Linnis Blanton, Professor Lamar University
Opening: Opening Night will be Friday , January 6, 2017 from 6-9pm. All artists are welcome to attend. Out of town artists can stay at the Marriot’s Courtyard, Brookhollow, located at 2504 North Loop South, Houston, Texas 77092; 713-688-7711 or Sycamore Heights Bed & Breakfast; 245 W. 18th Street, Houston 77008; 713-861-4117 or Sarah’s B&B; 941 Heights Blvd; Houston, TX 77008, 713-868-1130
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