24^rd Annual Children’s & 23^nd Annual Young Adult’s Exhibition

February 2^nd – March 1^st, 2008

Guidelines for Exhibition: Grades K-12

Guidelines / Frequently Asked Questions

What kinds of work will be accepted?
Original student work in any media, labeled on front of work with appropriate information- name, grade, teacher, school, telephone number of school (labels provided for you to copy and attach to front of work). Works without labels will not be accepted. In addition, please fill out an inventory sheet listing the name and grade of each student whose work is to be included in the show. Please include this inventory sheet when dropping off works. All possible precautions will be taken by Hera to ensure the safety of artwork, but artwork is not insured.

How many pieces are accepted for the exhibition?
Ten pieces per elementary and middle schools. No more than ten entries per grade (9-12) from each High School.

Can students submit work independently of their school?
Yes. Limited to one entry per student.

Are there other ways of getting involved?
Volunteers are always welcome as well as any donations. Students interested in helping out with the show behind the scenes can contact Hera Gallery at 401.789.1488.

When / Where do we submit the work?
Saturday, January 19th, 2007, from 10am to 2pm, at Hera Gallery, 327 Main Street, Wakefield, RI, 02879. The gallery is located behind Phil's Restaurant.

Directions from Providence: Take 95 South to Route 4 to Route 1. Take exit for Wakefield. Continue through 4 traffic lights. Look for Hera on right just after Phil's Restaurant. From Westerly and points South: Take Route to 1st Wakefield exit (1A). Stay on Main Street and look for Hera on the left just before Phil's.

Hera Gallery's Children's Show
Checklist with Deadlines for Submissions

• ASAP! Call- 789-1488 or email Hera Gallery itaylor@heragallery.org to let us know if you are participating!
• Saturday, December 10th, 2007 Deadline for submissions if you are a high school participating in the Announcement Card Competition.
• Saturday, January 19th, 2008 Drop-off work for the show at Hera between 10am- 2pm.
• Saturday, February 2nd, 2008 Opening Reception and Awards Ceremony for grades K-8 from 10:00am – 12:00pm (awards at 11:00am). The artists' friends, family, and teachers are also invited -- come to Hera and enjoy the opening reception and awards ceremony
• Saturday, February 2nd, 2008 Workshop for young artists run by Karen Stackow. Time and project to be announced.
• Saturday, February 2nd, 2008 Opening for grades 9 – 12 from 7:00pm – 9:00pm.
• Saturday, March 1st Show ends.
• Saturday, March 7th, 2008 Pick-up work 10 - 4pm.

Note: the same person who dropped off the work should pick it up. In other words, if a teacher dropped off work, that teacher will pick it up, not the student or parents. If a student submitted work individually, that student must pick it up. Hera is not responsible for work left at the gallery, and will not retain it indefinitely. If necessary, please call ahead of time to make alternate arrangements to pick up work.

Questions

Contact Hera Gallery at

401-789-1488 / itaylor@heragallery.org