Auburn University Montgomery's School of Nursing (photo credit: L. Michelle Bitler)
 
2010
You are invited
to enter...
 
The Upcoming
       Tenth Nightingale Biennial Art                Exhibition at A.U.M.        


The Prospectus is available soon.
 
YOU MUST BE A CURRENT MEMBER TO RECEIVE THE PROSPECTUS WITH RULES AND ENTRY FORMS. JOIN NOW OR RENEW MEMBERSHIP (IF NEEDED) IN THE MONTGOMERY ART GUILD. SEE "JOIN THE GUILD" SECTION ON THE HOME PAGE FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO JOIN OR RENEW. IN THE MEANTIME, BELOW IS SAMPLE OF RULES & FORMS. REMEMBER, THIS IS ONLY A SAMPLE  TO GIVE YOU AN IDEA OF THE SHOW'S REQUIREMENTS AND THE OFFICIAL PROSPECTUS CAN BE SENT TO YOU ONLY IF YOU JOIN.

Nightingale CALENDAR:

~ TAKE IN OF ART WORKS DELIVERED TO A.U.M. School of Nursing - 23rd of April 2010

~ TAKE IN AND SELECTIONS MADE BY JUROR OF ART WORKS DELIVERED TO A.U.M. School of Nursing - 24th of April 2010

~ HANGING OF SHOW (VOLUNTEERS NEEDED) 1ST OF MAY 2010

~ Opening Reception : 2nd of May

~ TAKE DOWN OF SHOW MAY 15TH 2010
 
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The Ninth Nightingale Biennial Exhibition
Art Opening / Reception
 was a great success!
It was
Sunday April 20, 2008
 2pm-4pm
 

Organizer: Dean Witt, Dean of A.U.M. School of Nursing

 Exhibition located every other year at Auburn University Montgomery
 School of Nursing
 7300 University Drive
 Montgomery, Alabama
(see www.maps.com for free driving directions)
Barbara Davis, Chairperson of Art Exhibition processing artist's entries.
 
Elizabeth Perry, President Montgomery Art Guild presenting awards at this years Nightingale Art Show Opening (2008).
 
 
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THOSE ARTISTS INTERESTED IN ENTERING THIS ART SHOW IN FUTURE: 

The Tenth Nightingale Biennial Exhibition 
2010
Prizes: One First Place Purchase Award 
 Two Merit Awards 
 
SAMPLE OF TENTATIVE
SHOW RULES BASED ON PAST PROSPECTUS:
All artists 18 years and older can enter. Those who are interested must become members of the Montgomery Art Guild upon registering for the exhibition. To become a member of MAG, include a $40 check (payable to MAG) with your entry fee. Specifications MAG member artists are limited to two works. Work submitted must have been completed within the last two years. Three dimensional work will be welcome. Size limitations are: 2D, (framed) 40” x 40”; 3D, 36”l x 36”w x 84”h. All work must be dry and ready to hang or be exhibited. 2D works must have a secure wire–no sawtooth hangers! Gallery wrapped canvas under size limitation will be accepted, provided sides have been painted. All work that is freestanding must be prepared in an appropriate manner for exhibition. A very limited number of pedestals are available. Sectional two-dimensional works must be affixed to a backing unit that will hang on one hook. A completed entry card must be attached to the back of each work. A self-addressed stamped envelope must be provided with the entry for mailing of notification card. Fees There will be an at entry fee of $25. You may enter 1 or 2 pieces. Entry fees are made payable to MAG. Sales The Montgomery Art Guild will charge a 20% com­mission on the sale of works at this exhibit. If your work is not for sale, or if it is ineligible for the purchase award, please mark the registration card accordingly. 
Pick up accepted or declined works after the show.

Entry Card (Attach to back of work)
 Name ____________________________________________
Address ________________________State ___ Zip _______
Phone ___________________________________________
Title _____________________________________________
Price ___________ Medium _______________________

(Please Print) Notification Card
Artist’s Name _______________________________________
Title ______________________________________________
accepted declined
Title ______________________________________________
accepted declined
 (Submit a self-addressed stamped envelope with this card.) (Please Print)

 Security : The University will provide security and insurance for the works while they are in the School of Nursing building. The School of Nursing reserves the right to final discretion of the works selected after having been received for the exhibition.

*NOTE: THIS IS JUST A SAMPLE PROSPECTUS.
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THE PAST ART SHOW...
The Eighth Nightingale
 Biennial Exhibition


During the past April 23rd - May 9th 2006,  this art exhibition was on display at the A.U.M.'s  (Auburn University at Montgomery's) School of Nursing. The following awards were presented.
 
2006 Awards

First Place ($1,000 Purchase Award)
Rick Robertson "A Brother’s Love" Etching

Second Place ($400 Recognition Award)
Eve Perry "Balancing Act", Pastel $425

Third Place ($400 Recognition Award)
John Wagnon "South of the Po", Oil  $800

Honorable Mentions:

Takako Cairns "Hidden Red", Watercolor $1,000

Beryl Chesnutt "Alabama 54", Sculpture (Metal) $450

Peggy Brown "Firefly Merengue", Watercolor and Collage on Paper $700

Russell Everett "Seed Pod Bowl, After The Carolina Ugly Face Vessels", Indigenous Soapstone $500
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Again, this past art show ran April 23rd-May 9th at Auburn University Montgomery School of Nursing.

Directions to the space featuring the art show: When you get to the A.U.M. Campus on Taylor Road turn in the entrance, keep towards the Library tower (that's the tallest building on campus) - the School of Nursing is the only building to the left of the library tower.

Show Co-Chairpersons: L. Michelle Bitler and Elizabeth Perry 
 
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Elizabeth Perry, Eve Perry, and Col. C.B. (Chuck) Whitehead - all three active Montgomery Art Guild members, seen here attending the Nightingale Art Exhibition. Eve Perry won second prize, at this art show, for "Balancing Act" - a pastel of an apple positioned on a stool. 

Special thanks to
AUBURN UNIVERSITY MONTGOMERY
 SCHOOL OF NURSING