Announcing Spring Thaw 2021
Category:Events,ExhibitsWe are excited to invite K to 12 students to submit their art and writing to Spring Thaw 2021, a juried Youth Art & Writing Exhibition by the Huntingdon County Arts Council. The exhibit will be open to the public at our new temporary location at the Playhouse at McConnellstown.
Art Submissions
Monday & Tuesday, April 26 & 27, 2-6 pm at Playhouse at McConnellstown, 11680 Raystown Road (Rte 26 South), Huntingdon
Writing Submissions
Must be received by Tuesday, April 27. Drop off at Playhouse, mail to: HCAC, PO Box 216, Huntingdon, PA 16652 or email to huntingdonarts@gmail.com
Public Show
April 29 to May 9, Thu, Fri, Sat & Sun, 11am-5 pm Playhouse at McConnellstown, 11680 Raystown Road (Rte 26 South), Huntingdon
Pick Up
Sunday, May 9, 5-6 pm, and Monday & Tuesday, May 10 & 11, 2-6 pm
Categories
2-D, 3-D, Photography, Writing Limit 4 entries per person Only 1 entry per each category
Grades
Pre-3, 4-6, 7-9, 10-12
Fees
$1 per entry
Prizes
Cool art stuff
Rules for All Submissions
There is a limit 4 entries per person, only 1 entry per each category. All entries must be accompanied by an entry form. There are two version of the form available: a Spring Thaw 2012 Entry Form Print Version and a Spring Thaw 2012 Entry Form for Computer Entry that you can type directly on. You may use either form.
The top part of the entry form must be attached to each entry, and the bottom part of the entry form must be handed at the time of submission. All entries must be recent works of original design and execution by the entrant.
Visual Arts
Artwork must be ready for installation. 2-D and photography works must be mounted or framed and ready to hang with a string, wire or hook securely attached. Items may not exceed 50 lbs or 50 inches. Items that are not properly prepared for display will not be accepted. Bring entries to Playhouse at McConnellstown on Monday or Tuesday, April 26 & 27, from 2 to 6 pm or by appointment (call 814-643-6220 or e-mail huntingdonarts@gmail.com).
Writing
Writing entries can be in hard copy form OR can be emailed to huntingdonarts@gmail.com. Prose entries cannot exceed 4 pages, printed one side, preferably typed and double-spaced. Poetry is limited to 40 lines. Writers must identify their work only with an attached entry form; the writer’s name must not appear on the writing itself. Writing submissions will be displayed during the exhibition. Send entries to HCAC, PO Box 216, Huntingdon, PA, 16652. All writing entries must be received by Tuesday, April 27.
While every precaution will be taken to provide reasonable care for all submissions, the Huntingdon County Arts Council will not be responsible for works damaged while on display. Submission of items to the Spring Thaw indicates acceptance of these conditions by the submitting artist.
After six months, all unclaimed artwork will become the property of the Huntingdon County Arts Council.
Questions? Please call the Arts Council at (814) 643-6220 or e-mail huntingdonarts@gmail.com
