ELIGIBLITY  Two dimensional media including photography.  Three demensional, free standing work not exceeding 100lbs. No size limit for two dimensional work.  Photo on canvas is acceptable. Only original works by the artist. All works for consideration  must feature the image or images of the COWBOY BOOT as the main focus.  Work may be photorealistic, representational or abstract.  Artist must be 18 years olds or older and reside in the United States.

PRESENATION   All two dimensional work must be framed and ready for hanging. Drawings, watercolors and pastels must be framed under Plexiglas. (glass is permissilbe for hand-delivered work to the gallery.)

SELECTION All work will be juried from jpeg images only sent on a CD(not a dvd) Please send in jpeg format. Each image should be titled in the following format:

First image: Last Name_1_title_size_medium.jpg,etc.

Size of works should be labeled as inches(in) not as quotation marks.  Images files should not exceed 1000 pixles in either dimension. Please write your name and email on the CD. Enclose a SASE if you wish the CD to be returned. Incomplete applications or unreadable CDs will not be considered.  Work not accurately represented by the jpeg entries will be rejected. All submissions must be postmarked no later than September 26, 2009.

FEES  A $35.00 entry fee allows each artist to sumit 1-3 images. A $5.00 fee for each additional image submitted. A maximum of 6 images may be submitted for the competition.  Please make check or money order payable to Boots To Heal. Artist are responsible for shipping and insurance cost to and from the gallery.

SALES  All works in the show must be for sale. 60% from the sale will go to the artist. 40% will go The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center Children's Charities.

AWARDS  Awards will be presented in each category. There will be a Best of Show and a special "Soul of the Boot award." .

SELECTION NOTICE  Notification of acceptance will be emailed October 5, 2009 to the artist.

RECEIVING All works selected must be received by October 17, 2009 at Morton Street Gallery, 214 Morton St. Richmond, Texas 77461.

 Hand-delivered work is permitted and must be done during gallery hours. All accepted works must remain for the duration of the exhibition. Please use correct packing procedures; send work in resusable containers only. Return shipping must be pre-paid.

JUROR

P. Doran Porcynaluk

Houston area artist and profeesor, P. Doran Porcynaluk, is a printmaker and mixed media artist with several awards and exhibitions to her credit.  She has curated and juried exhibits on the Texas Gulf Coast and her work can be seen in private and corporate collections across America.  Her teachinig experience at Houston Community College includes Foundation and Life Drawing, Painting, Design and Printmaking.  She has been quoted as saying that teaching is one of her passions and that "one of the most rewarding aspects of teaching is seeing students surpass the teacher!"  Former students credit her with pushing them further than they dreamed possible.  We are fortunate that Ms. Porcynaluk has agreed to assume the role of juror for us.  She brings a sense of professionalism and an experience, knowledge and talent that will enrich our exhibit.

Special Guest Judge

T.O. Stanley

We have also asked West Texas Cowboy and  boot maker, T.O. Stanley, to share his expertise with us.  His degree is in fine arts.  His media is hide and his art is the cowboy boot.  His client list is a who's who of the world famous, but he keeps his own boots on the ground.  T.O. knows a boot is more than a heel, toe, vamp, and shaft.  There is a spirit to the boot.  There is a heart to the boot. There is a soul to the boot.  Those are what make up a boot and the person who wears the boot.  We asked T.O. to select the piece in the exhibit that captures that spirit, heart, and soul for him.  We are honored to add his talent and vision to our exhibit.

IMPORTANT DATES

Sept 26,2009

Postmark Deadline

Oct 5, 2009

Notice of acceptance

Oct 17,2009

Accepted works to Morton Street Gallery

214 Morton Street

Richmond,  Texas

281-341-8033

www.mortonstreetgallery.net

Oct 24, 2009 5-8pm

Opening night & artist reception

Nov 14, 2009

Show Ends

Nov 21, 2009

Deadline to pick up hand-delieved work

Please contact Billy Rotter or Morton Street Gallery for any questions

Billy Rotter

boots2heal@yahoo.com

Morton Street Gallery

214 Morton Street

Richmond, Texas 77469

www.mortonstreetgallery.net

You may download or send a SASE for a copy of the prospectus

and entry form

Boots To Heal

PO Box 1331

East Bernard, Texas 77435