"What art offers is space - a certain breathing room for the spirit." - John Updike

Arti Gras - Call for Artists

 

Arti Gras

February 24 - 26, 2012
Leawood Community Center, City Hall
4800 Town Center Drive, Leawood, KS 66211 www.leawood.org

Awards
1st Place "Best of Show" $500
2nd Place $250
3rd Place $125
"King's Choice" Award $100 (selected by attendees with an opportunity to display piece at City Hall for 3 months)

Dates of Interest
Application Deadline- Friday, December 9, December 16, 2011
Notices mailed by - Friday, December 28, January 9, 2011

Delivery of Artwork - Wed., February 22, 9:00 am to Noon & Thurs.,
February 23, 4:00 to 7:00 pm

Opening Night Gala - Friday, February 24, 2012 - 6:00-8:30 pm (Award winners announced at 7:30 pm) Inclement weather date: Saturday, February 25 - 6:00-8:30 pm)

Public Viewing - Saturday 10:00 am-5:00 pm and Sunday Noon to 5:00 pm
Show Closes - Sunday, February 26, 2012 - 5:00 pm

Pick up Artwork - Sunday, February 26, 5:00-7:00 pm or
Monday, February 27, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

 

Guest Juror
Paul Dorrell, Leopold Galleries, Kansas City, MO

Leawood native, Paul Dorrell, founder of Leopold Gallery (www.leopoldgallery.com) is an art consultant to H&R Block, University of Kansas Hospital, Warner Brothers and scores of others. Since 1991, he has guided corporate and private collectors in assembling inspiring collections. He is the author of the acclaimed book, Living the Artist's Life, which took him on a tour of 60 cities. He also structures mentoring programs for teen artists from around the city, including the urban core. He is currently working on developing a TV program in LA called Urban Impact.

 

The Leawood Foundation

The Leawood Foundation's mission is "to provide resources for activities and projects within our community that might not be provided through tax dollars. The Leawood Foundation is committed to promoting cultural, educational and environmental activities and projects that enrich the lives of our residents and our community".

City of Leawood