General Specifications for Arts Council Winter Show:

• Open to all artists aged 18 or older
• Limit 6 works per artist
• All works must be original design
• All media welcome
• Works must arrive ready to install with hanging devices, stands, etc.
• Each piece should not exceed 4 feet in any direction
• Each piece must be labeled using the tags included in this form
• Project coordinators reserve the right to reject any entry that does not meet project or Arts Council guidelines and standards

Entry Fees for Arts Council Winter Show:

LAC Members: 

1-3 pieces: $20 

4-6 pieces: $40

Non Members:

1-3 pieces: $25

4-6 pieces: $50

Awards- Ribbons only

1st, 2nd, 3rd, Honorable Mention & People’s Choice

Winter Show Time Line:

Drop off – Entries must be delivered on Monday, December 8th, 2008 3-6 pm to the Loveland Art Studios on Main, 529 Main Avenue, Loveland, Ohio 45140 or by appointment (call Mary 722-9780).

Pick up – Unsold Artwork must be picked up on Monday, December 22nd, 11-4 pm or by appointment.

Show Times:

• Friday December 12th, 5-11 pm (refreshments & entertainment provided)
• Saturday December 13th, 5-11 pm (refreshments & entertainment provided)

(These dates are the Studios Annual Holiday Celebration Show & Sale)

• Sunday December 14th, 1-5 pm
• Monday – Friday, December 15th – 19th, 11 am – 4 pm, open for browsing
• Saturday, December 20th, 5 – 11 pm, (refreshments & entertainment provided. This is part of the Christmas in Loveland Celebration and one of the carriage ride stops).

Click here to download the full application or call Mary (722-9780) to have an application mailed.

This year “Paint the Town,” will be from June 20th-June 29th Loveland offers many amazing views for artists: Little Miami Scenic River & Bike Trail, Granny’s Garden, Historic Downtown District, Log Cabin, Loveland Castle, Grailville Retreat Center and Organic Farm, etc.

Go to the Buzzthru Espresso Bar (807 Loveland-Madiera Rd.,Loveland OH) to register any time during the event. You will get an artists packet which will include instructions, event name tag and a map of the area including private places where artists participating in this event will have special permission to work. There is a $20 registration fee ($10 for LAC members – can be paid at time of registration or join now online: www.all4art.info) All artists registering will get a free cup of gourmet coffee from the BuzzThru Espresso Bar.

After the painting period, there will be a WET PAINT SALE on Sunday, June 29th in historic Loveland on the lawn in front of the Runner’s Depot (127 W. Loveland Ave.). Artists can sell their work without commission fees. Last year, lots of work was sold! Bring your week’s work and an easel to SHOW OFF what you have done! The Easel Sale will have local publicity to bring a good crowd, plus the buzzing regular Sunday downtown Historic Loveland crowds and hiking / bike trail users…PLUS all the people you have talked to all week while painting.

QUESTIONS? CONTACT: Holly McAtee 513-405-3302 or hmcatee@cinci.rr.com or Ginny Reynolds 683-1696

This event is co-sponsored by www.HistoricLoveland.com .

Watercolor by Ginny Reynolds - Loveland Historic District
See more of Ginny’s work at: www.theartistsgallery.info

WHEN: Sunday, September 7, 2008

WHERE: Nisbet Park, Loveland Ohio

WHO: Artists working in all media - original work only

HOW: CLICK HERE to download a .pdf of the entry instructions and form.
We will be mailing information to artists on our list on March 1.
If you need a form or have questions - CALL: Ginny 513-683-1696 or Mary 513-722-9780

DEADLINE: Application must be postmarked by April 30, 2008

Mark your calendars and join in the fun on THURSDAY, MARCH 13, 2008 7-9 PM at the Loveland Art Studios on Main. (529 Main Ave., Loveland Ohio 513-683-7283) Refreshments will be served. This is a nice easy going social event so please come and bring a friend.

• DEADLINE : April 18, 2008
• Click here to download a pdf of complete application.

Award of $500 will be given to one graduating senior for college study in the visual arts from the Loveland Arts Council. This scholarship may be renewed (up to 4 years), by submitting a satisfactory college GPA, reporting on activities and accomplishments for the previous year and showing us examples of your artwork and outlining goals for the upcoming year. Renewal reminders will be sent to each scholarship winner in the spring of each year of elligibility.

Selection will be made on the strength of information requested below, portfolio examples and the essay. This
scholarship is open to any senior within the geographical Loveland City School District, regardless of school attended. Private school and home-schooled students are invited to apply.

The application form, the handwritten essay, letters of recommendation and other written materials may be sent to The Loveland Art Studios, 529 Main Avenue, Loveland, OH, OR you may deliver your forms in person to the above address OR if you are a Loveland High School student you may deliver your application materials to the Loveland HS guidance office - DEADLINE for all: 3pm April 18, 2008. Please include with the forms at least 10 (slides, pictures or digital) images of your visual art work. If you prefer, the arts council will also accept portfolio originals. (If you are a student at Loveland High School and will have work displayed in the April 27 Senior Show please indicate that and we can see your portfolio there if you choose. Other materials to be delivered by April 18 deadline to The Loveland Art Studios as above)