Governor Donald Carcieri and the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts invite Rhode Island Artists to submit work for the Scenes of Rhode Island Exhibit and Awards. Works must be two-dimensional, original works of art that in some way depict the Ocean State and that have not been previously entered into the Scenes of Rhode Island Exhibition and Awards, nor have been reproduced or widely shown.  The Scenes of Rhode Island Exhibition and Awards were established as a partnership between the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts and the Governor’s Office for the purpose of providing the Governor and Mrs. Carcieri with an original one-of-a-kind image of Rhode Island for personal and professional use and distribution, and to the promote the artistic talent and aesthetic beauty of the state. 

Scenes of Rhode Island exhibition will be on view at the Atrium Gallery in the Department of Administration Building during the months of December, 2007 and January 2008.  One image from the Scenes of Rhode Island exhibit will be selected by Governor and Mrs. Carcieri as “Best in Show” and two additional works will be chosen as second and third places winners.  The first-place artist will receive $1,000, which includes purchase of the artwork and reproduction rights (the artwork will become the property of the Carcieri's) and the work will be displayed prominently at the State House throughout the Carcieri Administration.  Limited edition posters of the image will be produced by the Carcieri's, signed and numbered by the artist, and distributed to individuals and organizations at the discretion of Governor and Mrs. Carcieri.  The artist will receive ten copies of this poster reproduction of their artwork.  Second and third place winners will receive awards of $250 each and will be recognized by Governor and Mrs. Carcieri at the Scenes of Rhode Island reception to be held at the Atrium Gallery. 

Slides and Electronic Submissions:

Artists must submit up to three slides or one disc of no more than three entries to the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts for the selection process. Slides and electronic images may depict details of a work, but no more than a total of three slides/images will be accepted. All slides and discs must be labeled with the artist's name, work title, medium, dimensions and year of completion. Slides and discs of work not accepted will be returned if accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope. Accepted slides will remain in the possession of the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts for public reference.

Send slides or discs, self-addressed stamped envelope, and entry form to: Rhode Island State Council on the Arts, Attn: Scenes of Rhode Island, One Capitol Hill, 3rd Floor, Providence, RI 02908

Entry form: click here to download an Adobe .pdf version of the entry form. Click here to download a Microsoft Word version of the entry form.

Insurance:

The State of Rhode Island will provide insurance coverage for the artwork while it is on display. This coverage will provide an aggregate limit of $25,000 with no restriction on individual piece valuation with a $250 deductible. Coverage of the pieces in transit will not be the responsibility of the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts or Department of Administration. See http://www.arts.ri.gov/atrium.htm for more information

Awards:

$1000 (which includes purchase and rights to reproduction of the original artwork), 10 copies of poster reproduction, and display at the State House for "Best in Show.”  $250 to the Second and Third place winners.

Notification:

Accepted artists will be notified by mail or email by Friday, November 16th, 2008. Slides and discs of work not selected will be returned if self-addressed stamped envelope is provided.                             

Delivery:

Accepted submissions should be delivered to RISCA at the Department of Administration building, One Capitol Hill, 3^rd Floor, Providence, RI 02908 Thursday, November 29th or Friday, November 30th, 2007 between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm. The Department of Administration building is located diagonally across Smith Street from the State House. 

Removal:

All exhibited work is to be picked up on Friday, February 1^st between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm at the Atrium Gallery in the Department of Administration building.

.Calendar:

November 5, 2007 Application/Submission Deadline
November 16, 2007 Accepted artists contacted by mail or email
November 29-30 Work received at RISCA
December 4, 2007 Exhibition Open for Public View

Date TBD in January 2008, Reception and Award of Prizes
January 31st, February 1st 2008 Artist Pick Up of Work

Exhibition Dates: December 4, 2007 – January 30, 2008

Selection of Work:

The Rhode Island State Council on the Arts will select the works that will appear in the show.  The Governor and Mrs. Carcieri will select the award recipients.   All awards are final.

Eligibility:

Open to all artists who are permanent residents of the State of Rhode Island. Non-residents are not eligible to enter.

Photography: The Rhode Island State Council on the Arts and the Governor’s Office reserve the right to photograph work for publicity.

Gallery Hours: Monday through Friday 8 - 5, except on State holidays.

More info: Call 401-222-1794 or e-mail cassie@arts.ri.gov