Artist Guidelines


  • Entry is open to everyone. You do not have to be a member of MLOTA.
  • There is no limit to number of entries.
  • Entries must have been completed in the last three years.
  • Entries must not have been previously displayed in a MLOTA art show
  • Adult entries must be original in concept, design & execution.
  • Entries must be original by the artist.  No prints of paintings or drawings, giclee, serigraphs, lithographs or secondary reproductions will be accepted.

                       





Artwork Deliveries and Pickup


  • Deliveries scheduled through the Painter's Guild.
  • Intake will beTBA Entrants will be contacted with an appointment time to drop-off artwork.  If you have not been contacted by TBA please contact the League office 903-569-8877.
  • ALL ENTRIES MUST REMAIN ON DISPLAY FOR THE DURATION OF THE SHOW.
  • Pickup: TBA
  • IF YOU CANNOT DELIVER OR PICKUP YOUR ENTRIES AT THE DESIGNATED TIMES, PLEASE MAKE ARRANGEMENTS WITH THE LEAGUE OFFICE.
  • MLOTA staff and volunteers will take appropriate care of your artwork but are not responsible for accident.







Entry Fees and Deadline



  • Fee: $10.00_ per Member Adult $12.00 Non-Member entry.
  • $4.00 per Member Junior entry $6.00 Non-Member
  • Show Entry Form TBA
    No refund afterTBA  2025


Artist Guidelines


  • Work created in any part by an instructor, paint-along or work copied from instructional materials will not be accepted in the adult divisions.
  • Copies of other artwork or published photography, from copy-righted material, Pinterest, other internet sources or professional photographers, other than self, should not be entered.
  • Junior I&II may submit classroom work or reproductions from other sources.
  • Show committee may reject any work deemed inappropriate for viewing by the public of all ages, including gruesome, violent, vulgar images or those not meeting show guidelines.

Artist Guidelines


  • Artwork must be framed or gallery wrapped with edge of at least 1/2" to include painted image, wired and suitable for weight and size of piece. No pieces larger than 50x50 or 2500 sq in. plexiglass is not required but consider wight to hang on screens.
  • Must be dry and ready to hang. No saw tooth hangers.


  • Onsite setup for dimensional art is limited to 15 minutes.
  • Junior I&II non-canvas work must be matted and able to hang.
  • Artists name must be on back of artwork.

RECEPTION AND AWARDS

·        Award ceremony & reception will be held TBA  from TBA . The award presentation will         TBA

 

AWARDS

·        Best of Show                                                                        $75 and Ribbon & Gift

·        Best of Professional                                                            $50 and Ribbon & Gift

·        Best of Advanced                                                               $50  and Ribbon & Gift

·        Best of Intermediate                                                           $50  and Ribbon & Gift

·        Best of Beginner                                                                  $50  and Ribbon & Gift

·        Best of Junior Level I, Junior Level II                               $25 each and Ribbon & Gift

·        Best of Dimensional Art                                                     $50 and Ribbon & Gift

·        Best of Photography                                                           $50  and Ribbon & Gift

·        Meredith Foundation                                                         Ribbon and Gift

·        Mayor's Choice                                                                   Ribbon and Gift

·        People's Choice                                                                   Ribbon all Divisions

·        Ribbons All Divisions                                                        1ST / 2ND / 3RD
                                                                                                                                          Honorable Mention 

SHOW EXHIBITION HOURS

·        Friday, TBA

DIVISIONS

·        Professional        Sells and/or teaches regularly or deems skill level appropriate.

·        Advanced             Painted several years, progressed past intermediate and does not sell or teach regularly.

·        Intermediate      Painted more than two years and less than five years.

·        Beginner               Just started in art or painted two years or less.

·        Amateur               Photography Only

·        Junior Level I       Artists 6-12 years old.

·        Junior Level II      Artists 13-18 years old (or still in high school).

Adult Painters Categories

  1. Landscape/Seascape
  2. Still Life/Floral
  3. Portrait/Figure
  4. Animal
  5. Abstract/Contemporary
  6. Digitally Manipulated


Adult Dimensional Categories 

  1. Clay
  2. Wood
  3. Glass
  4. Other 

Adult & Junior

Photography Categories

  1. Landscape/Seascape
  2. Still Life/Floral
  3. Portrait/Figure
  4. Animal
  5. Abstract/Contemporary
  6. Digitally Manipulated

Junior Painters Categories

  1.  Landscape/Seascape
  2. Still Life/Floral
  3. Portrait/Figure
  4. Animal
  5. Abstract/Contemporary
  6. Digital Art
  7. Other

Junior Dimensional Categories 

  1. Clay
  2. Wood
  3. Metal
  4. Glass
  5. Other

Gift Shop/Saleroom


  • MLOTA members and show participants may enter items in the gift shop saleroom.
  • Sale room forms are available online at MLOTA.org or at the League office.
  • Thirty percent (30%) of each item sold goes to MLOTA as donation.
  • All items must be tagged as described on the saleroom worksheet (available here or in the office).