The exhibition runs Monday, July 1 – Thursday, July 25, 2024. Please plan to attend the reception
on Friday, July 19 from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. during the Argenta Art District’s Art Walk.
Show Details:
● Open to all APS members with dues in good standing.
● This is a non-juried show.
● We will have the public vote for “People’s Choice” award.
● There is no fee for entry.
● Works can be “not for sale” (NFS).
● All sales will be made directly with the artist.
● Thea will not be collecting commissions for any paintings sold during the show.
● All paintings must hang throughout the duration of the show, even if sold.
● Thea will provide the title cards.
Entry Requirements:
● Paintings must not have been exhibited in any previous Members Only show at Thea.
● Paintings must be a minimum of 80% pastel.
● Each member may submit up to two paintings.
● Each member will have at least one painting exhibited in the show, their second painting will be
hung based on remaining space available in the gallery. Note: In years past we have been able
to hang all paintings submitted.
● Entries must be suitably framed under glass or plexiglass and ready to hang with wire hangers.
● No sawtooth hangers.
How to Enter:
● Entries are due by Saturday, June 1, 2024.
● Send an email to CapriseCooper@att.net and include the following information:
o Name
o Email
o Phone Number
o Painting Title
o Painting Size Framed (H x W)
o Price or NFS
o Order of hanging #1 and #2
Prep for Delivery of Work:
● Labeling your Work, adhere the following information to the back of your paintings:
● Your name
● Phone number
● Painting title
● Price
● Hanging number – 1 (guarnatted to be in show) and 2 (will be in show if space is
available).
● Hand Delivery
● Drop off at Thea Foundation between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 26
and Thursday, June 27.
● Address: 401 Main Street, Suite 100, North Little Rock.
● Enter through the front door on Main Street.
● If the door is locked ring the doorbell and someone will buzz you in.
● The phone number at Thea Foundation is 501-379-9512 if you need to call.
● Pick Up of Work: Between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. on Friday, July 26 at Thea
Foundation.
● Shipping
● Email Nancy Martin at henson2martin@gmail.com that you will be shipping your work so
she can ensure it has arrived.
● Send using prepaid reusable crates with a PREPAID RETURN shipping label sent with
the artwork.
● Do not use foam peanuts for packing.
● Insure for your own protection.
● Artists should arrange for the shipping provider to do an indoor delivery.
● Address: 401 Main Street, Suite 100, North Little Rock.
● Shipped Entries Returned: Paintings will be packaged and returned no later than
Monday, July 29.
Additional Opportunities: If you are interested in volunteering for the following activities, please email
caprisecooper@att.net.
● Demonstrations: Demonstrating a painting in progress during the reception on July 19.
● Story Boards: Create a story board with your reference photo and a few photos of progress to
finish with commentary. This board will be hung next to your painting.
● Hanging and Take Down of Show:
● The show will be hung on Friday, June 28 at 10:00 a.m. till finish.
● The show will come down Friday, July 26 10:00 a.m. to 2:00pm.