Art That Honors Women
Celebrate Women 2023
An Art Show & Photographic Competition
There is a competition and a non-competition section.
May 1-31, 2023
Civic Center Library, 1188 S. Livermore Ave., Livermore
Join us for art & awards reception May 7th at 3:30pm. It will be held in the Livermore Public Library Civic Center, Conference Room A/B
About the Show
by the LAA History Guys
“Celebration of Women” exhibit was created and directed by LAA member, Barbara Reynolds in 2015. It was born out of Barbara's international travels during which she collected a portfolio of photos of women from around the world.
Historically it was sponsored by Livermore Art Association and the Pleasanton Art League. Normally the show is held in March during the International Women’s month but this year it has been delayed to May; it will still be at the Livermore Library. It is a great opportunity for photographers to have their artwork shown for a whole month.
You can participate in the judged photography competition with monetary awards or the In Honor of Women show. The Honoring Women section is not judged and accepts any 2D (hangable) artwork. It is a tribute to the special woman /women in your life.
Photography Competition Section
Eligible Work
- Photography only. Different types of photography is acceptable, for example: cyanotype; silver gelatin; digital.
- All submissions must have one woman/many women as the focus of the art. If a man/men are present in the image, it must be clear that the man/men hold the woman/women in high esteem.
- All submissions will be accepted unless deemed inappropriate (no porn) or there is a lack of wall space.
- An image that has previously won an award in a past CW show may not be submitted
Submissions
- May submit up to four pieces.
- Deadline for competition entries: April 14, 2023
- Send a digital (low resolution) image by email to celebratewomen2023@gmail.com.
- All competition submissions must be hang-ready when delivered. D-ring hardware with a wire making it hang-ready.
- They must be framed 16 x 20 (image may be any size). Friendly Advice: use frame & glass/plexiglass in perfect condition (no scratches) .
Awards
There are cash awards
Winners may win only one monetary prize.
Fees
Non-students:
- One piece - $25
- Two pieces - $35
- Three pieces - $40
- Four pieces - $50
Students:
- $10 for 1st entry, $5.00 for each additional entry to a max of four entries.
Fees are non-refundable.
Payment can be made by check, PayPal or credit/debit card. Make checks payable to Livermore Art Association and mail to LAA P. O. Box 216, Livermore, CA 94551-0216
Registration
Entry is online only. Contact Barbara if you need help completing the entry form.
Deadline for competition entries has been extended to April 29, 2023
Send a digital (low resolution) image by email to celebratewomen2023@gmail.com.
Questions?
Email Celebrate Women/Barbara Reynolds: celebratewomen2023@gmail.com
Call or text: 503-449-3861
Non-Competition Section
In Honor of Women
Honor the women in your life, the women who have inspired you, influenced you.
Eligible Work
- All submissions must have one woman/many women as the focus of the art. If a man/men are present in the image, it must be clear that the man/men hold the woman/women in high esteem.
- All 2-D art accepted, for example: photography, drawings, oil, acrylic or watercolor paintings, mixed media, pastel paintings, etc.
- You may also submit a short paragraph (up to 500 words) about the woman/women you are honoring, their impact and their meaning to you.
Submissions
This is the non-competition section. No awards will be given.
All frame sizes acceptable however, hanging hardware must be D-rings with a horizontal wire. (See General Information for Artists)
Artwork must be hang-ready.
Registration
Entry is online only.
If you need help completing the entry form please contact Barbara Reynolds
General Information For Artists
Show Dates to Remember
Show Dates to Remember
Show Dates to Remember
Receiving - May 1, 10am-12:30pm
Show Dates - May 1 to 31.
Artwork Pickup - May 31, 6-8pm
Pick up on May 31st, 6 – 8 pm. There is a $5/day storage fee for pieces not picked up on May 31st.
Receiving
Show Dates to Remember
Show Dates to Remember
Artwork must be hang-ready.
There are two receiving sessions for all artwork:
Sunday April 30 X-X in the parking lot in front of the Library and Monday May 1 10 - 12 inthe Library.
Civic Center Library, 1188 S. Livermore Ave., Livermore.
We cannot receive artwork after Monday noon. If you cannot make either time, contact Barbara for alternate arrangements.
Preparing ArtWork
Show Dates to Remember
Preparing ArtWork
- Use D-ring and wire. Don't use screw eyes or sawtooth hangers.
- Label back of framed piece with Title, type of process (B & W on fiber/cyanotype/digital/ other), artist name, phone number & email.
Contact
Volunteer!
Preparing ArtWork
Show chair, Barbara Reynolds, can be contacted at celebratewomen2023@gmail.com.
or call 503-449-3861
Volunteer!
Volunteer!
Volunteer!
We need help setting up and taking down the show. No experience necessary.
Interested? Contact Barbara Reynolds