The Dahl Arts Center is seeking submissions for an exhibition based on the word GREEN* (see definition).

ENTRY POSTMARK DEADLINE: August 15, 2009
EXHIBITION DATES: October 30, 2009 - February 8, 2010

Entry forms available at www.thedahl.org/green


JUROR
Candace Forrette earned a diploma from the Art Institute of Boston and holds a BFA and MFA in Sculpture and Drawing from Utah State University. Forrette is a Rapid City, South Dakota native, now living in Montana. Her studio work is currently focused on sculpture and installation. She is the Executive Director of a nonprofit organization committed to Fair Trade and sustainable business practices.

EXHIBIT SELECTION
All works will be reviewed on the basis of JPG images. Invitations to participate in the exhibit will be based on creativity, innovation, quality and craftsmanship of the work as shown by the images submitted. Artists should submit only images of actual work to be considered for the exhibition. Images should be labeled with information that corresponds exactly to that given on the entry form: title, medium, size, description (front, back, or detail), top and artist name.

MEDIA
The exhibition is open to all visual media including painting, drawing, mixed media, sculpture, prints, photography, fine crafts, traditional arts, video and books.

ENTRY FEE
3 images per $25 non-refundable entry fee. Each entry must also include a completed and signed entry form (available on-line at www.thedahl.org/green). Please make checks payable to the Dahl Arts Center. All fees will go towards costs associated wih presentation of this exhibition.

AWARDS
Cash and prizes will be awarded for Juror’s Choice, People’s Choice and other categories.


* green [ green ]
n.
1. The hue of that portion of the visible spectrum lyi ng between yellow and blue, evoked in the human observer by radiant energy with wavelengths of approximately 490 to 570 na nometers; any of a group of colors that may vary i n lightness and saturation and whose hue is that of the emerald or somewhat less yellow than that of growing grass; one of the additive or light primaries; one of the psychological primary hues.
2. Something green in color.
3. g reens Green growth or foliage, especia lly:
a. The branches and leaves of plants used for decoration.
b. Leaf y pla nts or plant parts eaten as vegetables.
4. A grassy lawn or plot, especially:
a. A grassy area located usually at the center of a city or town and set aside for common use; a common.
b. Sports. A putting green.
5. greens A green uni form: “a young . . . sergeant in dress greens” (Nelson D e M i l l e).
6. Slang. Money.
7. Green A supporter of a social and political movement that espouses global environmental protection, bioregionalism, social responsibility, and nonviolence.

adj., green•er, green•est.

1. Of the color green.
2. Abounding i n or covered with green growth or foliage: the green woods.
3. Made with green or lea fy vegetables: a green salad.
4. Characterized by mild or temperate weather: a green climate.
5. Youthful; vigorous: at the green age of 18.
6. Not mature or ripe; young: green tomatoes.
7. Brand-new; fresh.
8. Not yet fully processed, especially:
a. Not aged: green wood.
b. Not cured or tanned: green pelts.
9. Lacking training or experience. See synonyms at young.
10. Lacki ng sophistication or worldly experience; naive.
a. Easily duped or deceived; gullible.
11. Hav ing a sickly or u nhealthy pallor indicative of nausea or jealousy, for example.
12. Beneficial to the environment: green recycling policies.
a. Favoring or supporting environmentalism: green legislators who strengthened pollution cont rols. tr. & intr.v., greened, green•i ng, greens. To make or become green.

definition from: http://www.answers.com/topic/green