INSTRUCTIONS
AWARD INFORMATION:

1^st place=$200.00

2^nd place=$100.00

3^rd place=$ 50.00

Honorable Mention (1) Certificate only

JUROR INFORMATION:

• Suzanne Connors, Gallery Owner Aya Fiber Studio, Stuart, FL

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

• Fine art categories accepted are oil, acrylic, wax, photography*, mixed media, collage, sculpture, printmaking, pastels, watercolors, mosaics, ceramics, fiber arts. *Digitally created work must be identified as such in the medium/description.
• All artwork submitted must be in PORTRAIT format. Keep in mind that longer images than a playing card format can or will be cropped to fit the playing card requirements.
• Artwork generated through artificial intelligence based upon a third party's intellectual property will not be accepted. Original art based upon another’s intellectual property MUST be credited to the owner of that copyright or trademark; and the submitting artist MUST provide in advance of the show written evidence of consent from that third party to produce any derivative works or copies of that third party’s intellectual property.
• Submissions are through Smarter Entry @  https://client.smarterentry.com/NAWAFL Simply Click on MEMBER LOGIN at the top of the page and log in to your account. Click on “Fragility of Florida’s Ecosystems” under CURRENT PROSPECTUSES.
• Digital image specifications : 1920 pixels @ 300 dpi on longest side. JPG format
• Label digital images as follows: lastname_firstname_title_medium_dimensionsininchesHxW_price.jpg
• For example: Smith_Jane_Seaside_watercolorandink_18x24_500.jpg
• Sculpture must have size indicated as follows (H x L x W) and artists may need to provide their own pedestals.
• SmarterEntry will ask you to describe the materials and techniques used as well as add a small artist statement describing your thoughts on the artwork submitted.
• Sale of Work:  Artist receives 65%, NAWAFL receives 10%, VENUE receives 25%.

ELIGIBILITY

• All NAWA Signature members in good standing who are also a member of the NAWA-Florida chapter.
• Any artwork not previously an award winner in another NAWA-FL show.

PAINTING & LABELLING REQUIREMENTS

        NAWA is a not-for-profit art organization, and as such will not list anything other than the name of the artist, the title of the work, its dimensions, medium, date and price on the labels.

• The venue requires all labeling information must be as follows:
• Artist 100-word bio
• Price of work
• Artist Statement of 100 words or less
• Email label information to the exhibition coordinator: Muffy@muffyclarkgill.com
• All work must be framed (or gallery wrapped) & wired for hanging (no saw tooth hangers).
• All work must be the original work of the artist (no production prints).
• Artwork displayed in the show must match the .jpeg submitted (no substitutions).
• All paintings must remain in place for the duration of the show
• All artwork can be for sale or labeled NFS.
• Label information will be required for the exhibition coordinator with the following: First name, Last Name, Title, Year, Medium, Size, Sale price or NFS

MARKETING

• Jennifer Hearn, the curator will provide an opening announcement via e-mail and press release to the media.
• Venue is providing marketing in local media
• Marketing for this show will include press releases, posts on NAWAFL’s social media sites such as Instagram and Facebook, AND the Martin Arts website as well as the artists’ social media sites.
• Each artist is asked to provide publicity on their own websites and social media sites.

ARTIST’S AGREEMENT AND WAIVER

My application for entry into Courthouse Cultural Center entitled, “Fragility of Florida’s Ecosystems”, Playing Card Deck, located at 80 SE Ocean Blvd., Stuart, FL 34994 binds me to the agreement as stated below, and I am to hold available said artwork from November 13, 2026 until the removal date of December 21, 2026.

In consideration of the display of my artwork, I hereby declare I am the owner and creator of the original artwork being submitted by me, both as to the artwork's physical manifestation and the copyright of artwork. I accept full responsibility for any casualty of any kind while in the National Association of Women Artists, Inc.-Florida Chapter (NAWAFL) “Fragility of Florida’s Ecosystems”, Playing Card Deck.

I understand that my work may not be included if it fails to meet professional presentation standards (as determined by the Exhibitions Committee), including but not limited to: unprofessional framing, sawtooth hangers (must be professionally wired), or delivering wrong work. I hereby waive any and all claims against the National Association of Women Artists, Inc., as well as their employees, officers, directors and committee personnel.

Nevertheless, for the purpose of this agreement, I agree that the stated value of the artwork shall be One U.S. Dollar (1USD, $1), in the event of any loss or damage to the piece of artwork. The Court House Cultural Center & Gallery offers insurance of artwork while on premises. I agree to allow an image of my artwork to be exhibited or to be used without charge for advertising and/or promotion in the furtherance of the Exhibition, and for other purposes including, but not limited to, traditional media, social media, website, as well for public relations, prior to and/or during or after the Exhibition. In case of the latter- after the Exhibition ends- NAWAFL will request permission to use images for promotion. My work is to be available for sale at the price hereinbefore agreed on.

Point of release clause: the work on exhibition is considered part of the exhibition from point of delivery between Nov. 10 and the close of exhibition of Dec. 19. NAWAFL retains the right of discretion not to exhibit artworks if they do not meet the requirements of NAWAFL show standards, or contain any inflammatory or offensive materials.

Labels: NAWA is a not-for-profit art organization, and as such will not list anything other than the name of the artist, the title of the work, its dimensions, medium and price on the labels.

In the event of a dispute with regard to this Waiver Agreement, we agree that all disputes must be adjudicated in a State Court in the County, City and State of New York (i.e., Manhattan), under the Laws of the State of New York, without regard to choice of law rules.

Note: The use of the National Association of Women Artists, Inc.'s logo, without prior written permission is prohibited. The use of the registered Trademark Seal and the logo of the National Association of Women Artists, Inc. for any personal or business use on any documents, postcards, invitations, and other promotional materials and communications is a violation of law. Upon entering this competition, I agree to the policies of this Waiver.

By signing the waiver on Smarter Entry, entering this exhibition, I agree to all the above waiver statements.