The primary factor that distinguishes wetlands from other land-forms or water bodies is the characteristic vegetation of aquatic plants, adapted to the unique hydric soil. Wetlands play a number of roles in the environment, principally water purification, flood control, carbon sink and shoreline stability. Wetlands 2017 seeks diverse interpretations of these fragile ecosystems and the biodiversity within them. Both representational and non-representational art will be considered in the jurying process.

LOCATION

Housed in historic Parmenter Hall on the Baldwin City, KS campus
of Baker University, the Holt-Russell Art Gallery features art by students, faculty and local, national and international artists.

JURORS
Michael Schonhoff is the director of KCAI CROSSROADS GALLERY:
CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY PRACTICE

AWARDS
Best in show will be awarded a special solo exhibition in the
Holt-Russell Gallery March 2th–24th, 2018 Cash awards to be given at jurors discretion. Anticipated prize structure will be, 1st place- 500.00, 2nd place- 300.00, 3rd place- 100.00 and two 50.00 honorable mention prizes.

ELIGIBILITY
The exhibition is open to all artists 18 years and older in the disciplines of Computer Art, Drawing, Mixed Media, Painting,
Printmaking, Photography, and Sculpture. Accepted work will be exhibited at Holt-Russell Gallery April 6th–28th, 2016, and all work will be for sale. No video, film, reproductions, installations or artwork that requires special installation or assembly. Work must be original. Entries are limited to three (3) pieces.

ACCEPTED WORK
Accepted artists will receive instructions for shipping and hand delivery. Shipping costs and insurance are the responsibility of the artist. Return shipping arrangements, either pre-paid shipping label or air bill, is mandatory. Re-usable shipping containers only. Styrofoam peanuts. All accepted work must hand delivered or shipped to Holt-Russell Gallery, Baker University, 618 Eighth St., Baldwin City, KS 66006 No entries will be received after March 15th, 2017

SPECIFICATIONS
All work must be original, unsold work, and the artist must own the sole copyright to art. Substitutions of accepted works will not be allowed, and all delivered work must match the image juried. Frames, mats and wiring must be professional quality and in good condition. No saw- tooth hangers, please. Wiring must be in good condition and substantial enough for the weight of the artwork. Two-dimensional works on paper must be framed and under Plexiglas. All accepted work must remain at the gallery for the duration of the exhibit.

SIZE RESTRICTIONS
Hanging works are limited to 48” height and 48” width including frame and may not exceed 30 lbs. per item. There are no exceptions. Sculptures are limited to 48” height x 20” depth and may not exceed 40 lbs. including base. Submitted works that are larger than the dimensions specified above will not be considered and will be automatically disqualified before jurying process.

SALES
All work must be available for sale. There is a 25% commission to Holt-Russell Gallery on sales during the exhibition. No work may be removed from the gallery until the close of the exhibition, and prices quoted on the entry form may not be changed after acceptance.

LIABILITY
Artwork will be handled with reasonable care. Holt-Russell Gallery and its representatives will not be responsible for loss, theft or damage of artworks while during shipping to and from the gallery.
Holt-Russell Gallery reserves the right to reproduce accepted artwork for publicity and documentary purposes. All works will be covered by a blanket insurance policy for the duration of the exhibition.

AGREEMENT
The submission of entries to this competition shall be understood to constitute an agreement on the part of the artist to all rules and conditions as set forth in this prospectus. Entries not meeting the criteria listed herein will be disqualified, and the entry fee will not be refunded.

ENTRY PROCEDURE ONLINE ONLY
All entries must be submitted online at
https://www.bakeru.edu/wetlands-art/

Entries must be submitted on or before January 15, 2017.
File format: JPEG only
File dimensions: No smaller than 1920 pixels on the longest side
File resolution: 150 dpi (standard web resolution)
or better.
File size: 3 MB maximum

FEES
$30 for three entries. All fees are non- refundable.

NOTIFICATION
Results of the jurying will be communicated after February 15, 2017. A list of the accepted artists will be posted on our website at http://www.bakeru.edu/student-life/cultural-events/holt-russell-gallery after February 15, 2017 and on the Holt-Russell Gallery Facebook page.