Paint the Shore Artists' Application

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PAINT THE SHORE IS FULL! PLEASE EMAIL DIRECTOR@VESLT.ORG TO BE ADDED TO THE WAITLIST.

Paint the Shore is a plein air painting exhibit designed to bring conservation to the public through visual art. Paint the Shore welcomes artists to conserved land, highlighting both the art of plein air painting and the unique natural environment on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. Artists will have the opportunity to capture a brief moment in a changing landscape and celebrate 20 years of local conservation efforts.

Applicants must be 18 years of age or older. All applicants must submit a completed application, artist’s statement, and release agreement and pay a non-refundable application fee here.

Please read full details and requirements here before applying.

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ARTISTS' STATEMENT: Please describes your background, your work, and why you are interested in plein air painting. We’d also love to hear what conservation means to you personally and as an artist! *

RELEASE AGREEMENT: By entering Paint the Shore, I affirm that I have read the entire prospectus and by signing this entry form I agree to be bound by all terms outlined in it. If I am accepted, I understand that I am expected to participate in both the plein air competition and the exhibition and sale.

During the competition, I agree to not sell any work done during Paint the Shore unless I pay a 35% commission to VES Land Trust. My paintings which I exhibit must be priced commensurate with my normal pricing structure. A 35% commission on all works sold will be retained by VES Land Trust and benefit its land conservation mission. All sales will be handled by VES Land Trust representatives.

I hereby agree that the Paint the Shore Committee and representatives, VES Land Trust, the Historic Onancock School, Paint the Shore partners, and landowners are not responsible or to be held liable for personal injuries or loss or damage to my property. I, the Artist, agree to defend, indemnify and hold Paint the Shore harmless from and against any and all claims, demands, suits, losses, cause of action, damages, liabilities, obligations, costs, expenses, and judgements (including, without limitation, death and damages to property) caused by the Artist’s actions or omissions or failure to abide by the rules of Paint the Shore arising out of the Artist’s involvement in the competition.

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