Trail's end art association to hold 68th annual judged show

The Trail’s End Art Association’s (TEAA) 68th Annual Judged Show is open to all artists. This year’s show will take place from August 4 –August 31. According to Trail’s End President Jim Schoeffel, "We are the oldest art association on the North Oregon Coast. We were organized in 1950 to foster the creation of original fine art in all media, and to provide art education and enjoyment opportunities to the community. While we have new monthly shows of members’ art at the gallery throughout the year, our Annual Judged Show is open to non-member artists as well. This Annual Judged Show has gained in popularity each year, and we welcome all members of the surrounding communities to enter art.”

A reception is planned on Saturday, August 4 from 2-5 p.m. The Award Ceremony is scheduled for 3 p.m. This year’s prizes include $100 for “Best in Show,” and a $50 award for the “Mayor’s Award.” Prizes were also donated by McMenamin’s Gearhart Hotel and Dots ‘N Doodles Art Supply in Astoria.

Artists may submit their work on Sunday and Monday, July 29 and 30 between 10 a.m., and 3 p.m. Following the show, artists are requested to pick up their submissions on Saturday or Sunday, September 1 and 2 between 10 a.m., and 3 p.m. Since this is Labor Day weekend, artists may also pick up their submissions during the last week of August.

Age categories: Adults (over 16 years); Youth (13-16); Children (12 and under).

Artists may submit two pieces not to exceed 24” by 30” each (720 sq. inches). Should a piece exceed 720 sq. inches, the artist will be limited to entering one piece only. Two dimensional artwork must be professionally mounted and presented appropriately. No saw-tooth hangers are allowed. All wires should be at least one inch below the top of frame when hung. Trail’s End members receive free entry and are charged only a 15 percent commission on artwork sold. Non-members are charged $20 for the first submission, or two pieces for $30, and a 30 percent commission to Trail’s End.

The 68th Annual Judged Show Call For Art form may be picked up at Trail’s End upon delivery of art for the show. Trail’s End Art Gallery is located at 656 A Street in Gearhart. Phone number is (503) 717-9458. TEAA’s website is: Trailsendart.org. The Call for Art information is located on the website for reference.