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A Call For Entries, GAATW 2011

Entry Forms are now available for the Second Annual Global Art Around The World Art Show at First Assembly of God, Fort Myers, Florida, October 28 through November 13, 2011.  The Entry Form includes all details regarding Eligibility, Judging, Awards, Proceeds, Deadlines, and other information. Participants can email their entry forms, digital photos of each artwork submission, and artist bios (typed into the body of an email, not attached) directly to artfulmissions@gmail.com before the submission deadline on September 7, 2011. A signed hard copy of the entry form should be included with the shipment of your artwork, to be received by October 15, 2011.

* There is NO ENTRY FEE for this Art Show.

* We are pleased to announce that missionaries will be reimbursed (to your missionary account only, no exceptions), for shipping fees incurred to ship your artwork!  Be sure to email a copy of your shipping bill to artfulmissions@gmail.com or you may regular mail it to First Assembly of God, c/o Artful Missions, Carole Garczynski, 4701 Summerlin Road, Fort Myers, FL 33919. Please include your contact information.

Feel free to Contact Artful Missions with any questions.

Emerging-Artist Awards

BEST OF SHOW
Orchids in the Sun by Brian Christensen

FINE ART

* First Place – The Guardian by Sarah Fritchey
* Second Place – Self Portrait by Clayton Roberts
* Third Place – Empty Tomb by LuAnn Burford
* Honorable Mention – Mangos by Katherine Saludo (no picture available)

Photography

* First Place – Savoring the Sweetness by Laura Nonemaker
* Second Place – Candle Dartle by Samuel Carvell
* Third Place – Shooting Stars by Samuel Carvell
* Honorable Mention – Bridge to Serenity by Peggy Tonk

Emerging-Artist Charity Art Show

Emerging-Artist Charity Art Show and Sale
April 1 – 3, 2011

Fine Art and Photography Competition
Helping Artists While Helping Others
First Assembly Of God Lobby

A portion of the proceeds from this show will be given to One Way Out, Project Rescue and Artful Missions to help fund future events. Use your art to make a difference in someone’s life.

DATES OF SHOW
Friday, April 1, 2011 Opening Reception 7-8:30
Saturday April 2,2011 Show hours 10 AM – 6 PM
Sunday, April 3,2011 Show hours 3 PM – 7 PM

ELIGIBILITY
- Artist must be sixteen years of age (16) or older.
- Artist must be a resident (full or part-time) of Florida.

CATEGORIES
Drawings, paintings, mixed media, photography and unique pottery (limit of three submissions).

GAATW Awards!

Best of Show: Cynthia Lucas watercolor “Sunday School Under the Trees” $750

Fine Arts Division
First Place:
Nathan Raught Pointelism “Torconda La Guitarra” $450
Second Place:
Sue Ann Rybarczyk “He Restoreth My Soul” $600 (sold)
Third Place:
A. Cornel – Untitled oil – $300 (sold)
Honorable Mention:
Robin Rodrediquez – acrylic – “There Is No Strength Without Unity” $400

Photography Division
First Place: Andrew Raatz “The Good Shepherd” $300 (sold)\
Second Place: Venetian Canal – Christopher DiTrolo – “Venitian Canal” $250
Third Place: Stefan Nedelchev – “Old Fishing Port” $150 (sold)
Honorable Mention: Andrew Raatz – “Meditation” $300 (sold)

Global Art, Show Hours

Artful Missions is proud to present Global Art Around The World, October 30 – November 7, in the lobby of First Assembly of God – 4701 Summerlin Rd, Fort Myers, FL 33919. Artists from around the world will be showing & selling their artwork to support their mission to help others. Show hours:

Saturday, Oct. 30……….10 AM to 9 PM

Wednesday, Nov. 3…….11 AM to 9 PM

Sunday, Oct. 31………….8:30 AM to 4 PM

Thursday, Nov. 4……….11 AM to 4 PM

Monday, Nov. 1…………11 AM to 6 PM

Friday, Nov. 5……….….11 AM to 4 PM

Tuesday, Nov. 2……..….11 AM to 6 PM

Saturday, Nov. 6……..…10 AM to 9 PM

Sunday, Nov. 7.………….8:30 AM to 4 PM

We are honored to have Mr. Robert Packert as a guest judge for the competition. His photography truly astonishes. Visit him at PackertPhotography.com or Packert-Motion.com/portfolio/.

Entry Forms for GAATW 2010

Complete Entry Forms are now available for the upcoming Global Art Around The World Artshow at First Assembly of God, Fort Myers, Florida, October 29 through November 7, 2010.  The forms provide all the show details including Eligibility, Categories, Judging, Awards, Proceeds, Deadlines, and other information. Participants can email the initial copy of their entry forms to artfulmissions@gmail.com any time before September 15, 2010. A signed hard copy should be included with the shipment of your artwork. Please review the Entry Forms for details and Contact Us with any questions!

Global Art Around The World

In November 2010, Artful Missions is hosting a fine arts show exclusively featuring missionary artists offering outstanding artwork and photography for sale, from around the world, during First Assembly’s Annual Missions Convention. For more information, contact Carole Garczynski at (239) 850-0715 or use our online contact form.