THE ISA & Virginia Show presents this championship.
RULES & CONDITIONS
1. Paintings must be the sole work of the exhibitor, who must have amateur status (see rule 7).
2. Paintings to depict an agricultural or rural setting.
3. Paintings must measure no more than 24” x 20", including the frame.
4. All paintings must be ready to hang; that is, framed & with a hanging cord attached.
5. The judge's decision will be final.
6. All entries will be exhibited at the owner's risk.
7. All entries must have amateur status as defined by the following: a) Not to have had a commercial solo exhibition b) Not to have exhibited in a commercial gallery c) Not to be teaching or have taught art in any form
8. In the event of a signed & written objection & following an investigation, if the exhibitor is deemed to be making their living from their profession, they may be disqualified.
9. Maximum of two exhibits only from any one exhibitor can qualify
10. A maximum of 2 exhibits from any one show to qualify for the final.
11. Qualifying exhibit(s) to be photographed by the relevant qualifying show. Secretaries to forward same to the National Secretary in advance of the Final
12. The same painting that qualifies at the qualifying show must be exhibited at the final. These rules should be read in conjunction with the ISA Rules.
To avoid any confusion, would exhibitors please print their name & phone no. on a label & attach it to the back of the painting? PRIZES 1st: €500 & the Fleetwood Art Perpetual Cup 2nd €300 – 3rd €300 200 – 4th, €100 – 5th, €50. Entry Fee - To Final: €6 All finalists will also receive an admission ticket for the Virginia Show & a Fleetwood voucher. Qualifying ShowS: Adamstown, Arva, Athenry, Armagh, Ballymoney, Bonniconlon, Bridgetown, Carnew, Castleblayney, Castlewellan, Claremorris, Clogher Valley, Ennistymon, Erris, Glencolmcille, Gorey, Loughrea, Midleton, Mullingar, Omagh, Nobber, Roundwood, Tinahely