DIXIE SHOW CONTESTS

There are two contests associated with the Dixie Show:

SPREAD THE WORD CONTEST -

The best way to get the word out is by word of mouth. If you have friends and family that might be interested in the show, and you are willing to send them a quick email, I want to reward you with the fine art print of your choice. I can’t give a print to everybody, so I'm going to choose a winner. To participate, simply document how you have spread the word and to how many people, and then email me an honest description of your efforts to spread the word. This is both quantitative and qualitative, so if you're inviting museum or gallery directors or art collectors--let me know! I will make a judgment at the end of the show in August as to who the winner is. The winner will get an unframed print of their choice, up to $150 value. Need some help getting started? Click here for an electronic flyer you can save to your desktop and email to your friends and family. (Please don’t spam people you don’t know.) A few other ideas: 1. Put a link to my website on your email. 2. Post a link on your blog. 3. Bring a community group or club to the show. 4. Put up a billboard in your front yard. 5. Paint Cherubim and a Flaming Sword on the side of your van. (Okay, I wasn't serious about the last two, but feel free to be creative.)

PHOTO CONTEST -

The Dixie show will consist of fifty paintings and eleven sculptures. I want to make sure this event is well documented with amazing photographs of the artwork. Come to the reception and take some photos, or if you're just passing through St. George during the month of June, stop in to the gallery and take some photos. Be yourself and be original--I'm NOT looking for straight-on shots of the artwork (I'll have the pieces photographed individually in a studio)--I'm looking for photos of people viewing the work, the rhythm of repeated shapes, the architecture of the space as it relates to the artwork, close-ups, wide shots--the sky is the limit. Send me a disk with your photos and completed entry form by June 30th. Note: EVEN IF YOU DON'T WIN, I WANT TO BE ABLE TO USE YOUR PHOTOS. The winner will be announce during the first week of July, and my favorite photos from all contestants will be posted online at that time. The winner will receive an original oil painting up to $1500 value (maybe even a commissioned work) or a limited edition giclee of their choice, of similar value. Paintings in the show are not eligible as reward for this contest until the show is over. The winner may opt for a $1500 discount off the price of a larger painting--but not a painting in the show until the show is over.

Photo Ops:
1. May 24th-27th, we'll be setting up the show.
2. May 28th, the reception! I'd love to get some great photos of the reception.
3. All during the month of June, stop in and take some photos.

Questions? Email me: jkirk@jkirkrichards.com

These contests are sponsored by J. Kirk Richards. They are not in any way sponsored or endorsed by Dixie State College.

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