Auburn University Montgomery's School of Nursing (photo credit: L. Michelle Bitler)
 
2010
 
Call for Entries
 The Tenth Nightingale Biennial Exhibition
Opening Reception
Sunday, May 2, 2010, 2-4 p.m.

 

Prizes

One First Place Purchase Award of $1000

Two Merit Awards of $400 each

 

Eligibility

All artists 18 years and older who are, or who wish to 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 works 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 canvases under size limitation will be acceptable, 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 the notification card.

 

Fees

There will be a flat 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.

 

Calendar

Entries received:  April 23, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and

   April 24, 10 a.m.-12 noon

at the

 Auburn Montgomery School of Nursing,

7300 University 

   Drive, Montgomery, AL.

Opening reception: Sunday May 2, 2010, 2-4 p.m.,

   Auburn Montgomery School of Nursing

Pick up accepted or declined works after the show:  

  Monday May 17, 12 noon-3 p.m.

Show Chairmen: Andrew and Clare Hairstans, 244-3719.

 

            Please Print All Information      

Entry Card  (Attach to back of work)

 

Name ________________________________________

 

Address _______________________State___ Zip______

 

Phone ________________________________________

 

Title __________________________________________

 

Price ____________ Medium _____________________

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Entry Card  (Attach to back of work)

 

Name ________________________________________

 

Address _______________________State___ Zip______

 

Phone ________________________________________

 

Title __________________________________________

 

Price ____________ Medium _____________________

_________________________________

Registration Card  (Turn in with fees at registration desk)

 

Name ________________________________________

 

Address _______________________State___ Zip______

 

Phone ________________________________________

 

Title #1 _______________________________________

 

Price ____________ Medium _____________________

 

Purchase Award Eligibility $1000    Yes          No

 

Title #2 _______________________________________

 

Price ____________ Medium _____________________

 

Purchase Award Eligibility $1000    Yes          No

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Notification Card  Please Print

Artist’s Name __________________________________

 

Title __________________________________________

                                accepted               declined

Title __________________________________________

                                accepted               declined

(Submit a self-addressed stamped envelope with this card.)

 

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.

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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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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