Jury evaluations are underway for one of the regionB次元官网网址檚 premier arts events, bringing some of the best local art to SidneyB次元官网网址檚 Mary Winspear Centre this fall.

Hosted by ArtSea Oct. 11 to 13, the showcases between 375 and 400 carefully curated works, selected from more than 1,000 submissions.

Open to artists of all ages, including youth, B次元官网网址渋t has become a real hallmark event for the town each fall,B次元官网网址� says Margaret Melvin, chair, Sidney Fine arts show, organizing committee.

While the majority of the artists hail from the south Island, each year the jury views submissions from farther afield. While the longevity of the show is key to its ongoing popularity among artists, so too is its reputation for quality.

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The show is a must-attend for artists and art lovers. HereB次元官网网址檚 why:

Start or build a collection: For art lovers, the show provides an excellent way to start or expand a collection. All works submitted for the show must be available for sale, with the majority of the fee going to the artist and a small amount to the show for next year. And if a favourite piece has already sold, they can easily connect with the artist to see other works.

Exposure for artists: For artists, the 3,000-plus visitors who typically view the exhibit offer a whole new audience for their work.

Recognition for excellence: In addition to the pinnacle Best in Show, juried awards are presented in various genres, Best 3D, Best Work Under Glass B次元官网网址� often a watercolour B次元官网网址� Best Work on Canvas or Board, Best Photograph, and six jurorsB次元官网网址� choice awards. A Show DesignerB次元官网网址檚 Award and PeopleB次元官网网址檚 Choice winner are also presented.

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Always something new: Beyond the new artists joining the show, guests will enjoy a few other additions this year. The is expanding with live music, conversation, dessert and coffee, and a redesigned catalogue offers a complete look at all the amazing pieces in the exhibit, artfully staged for many years under the talented eye of Sandy Bligh. On arrival, check in with an on-site volunteer for a room map and begin your exploration of some of the regionB次元官网网址檚 best artwork. And if youB次元官网网址檇 like to learn how you can join the more than 200 volunteers who help make the show a success!

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