Annual International Art Contest with three Cash Prizes. Sponsored by the Meeker Classic Sheepdog Championship Trials (September 9-13, 2009).   (See entry form  and specifications below for requirements)

First Place winning artwork will be used on 2010 Collector series posters and promotional memorabilia. This entry will be sold during 2009 Trials, but will remain in possession of Meeker Classic Sheepdog Championship Trials until the 2010 trials. (See entry form   for requirements)

Deadline August 1, 2009

2009 International Art Contest Specifications

First Place $2000, Runner-Up $650, People’s Choice $350,
Best of Northwest Colorado $250 
sponsored by www.ColoradoArtTrail.com

*Category of Northwest Colorado is comprised of artists residing in Rio Blanco, Moffat, Routt and Garfield Counties.

1.       2009 First Place artwork will be the only artwork used for the 2009 Meeker Classic poster, t-shirts, sweatshirts, mugs and other official souvenir items. 

2.       The theme of artwork entries must reflect sheepdog trials.

3.       Entries must be original artwork not previously entered in a Meeker Classic Art Contest.  Any reproducible medium is acceptable.  Sculptures and photographs are not eligible.

4.       Artwork must arrive unframed.  Artwork must be ready to hang with necessary hardware. Artwork must be signed, matted with a 2-inch mat, and adequately backed (for example, foam core).  Do not mat entries on masonite, clay board or stretched canvas.  Artwork must be protected by a covering of clear acetate or plastic, such as shrink wrap.  Pastels should be treated with a fixative before wrapping and shipping.

5.       Artwork must be shipped in a reusable container that can be used to ship the artwork back to the artist in the event the piece is not sold at the silent auction.  Please do not use “peanuts” as packing material.

6.       All artwork not sold at the silent auction will be returned to the artist at their cost.  Returned artwork will be insured at the value indicated by the artist on the application.  Artists must choose one of the following methods for return freight:

(a)      Provide a prepaid return shipping label with your application and artwork, OR

(b)    Provide a valid email address so that the Meeker Classic can bill the artist for the exact amount of freight, after shipping.  (These orders are done through Paypal, and only require that the artist have a Visa or Mastercard with which to pay the freight). OR

(c)     Pick up my artwork after the trial.

7.       Please note that the artist assumes the risk of loss or damage to the artwork during transportation and while the artwork is in the custody of the Meeker Classic.  The artist is responsible for making such insurance arrangements as the artist deems appropriate.

8.       A signed entry form, artwork, and a $50 non-refundable entry fee for each work submitted must be received by the Meeker Classic no later than August 1, 2009.

9.       All artwork must be available for sale by silent action held by the Meeker Classic from  September 9-13, 2009, for no less than the Minimum Sale Price specified by the artist on the Entry Form.

10.    Proceeds of sale at the art auction or otherwise through the Meeker Classic will be shared as follows:  20% of the proceeds to the Meeker Classic, with the balance to the artist.

11.    Winners will be announced at the Art Contest Reception held Thursday evening, September 10, 2009. People’s Choice award will be voted on at the Art Reception and awarded that evening. Need not be present to win.

Art Contest Entry Specifications:

2009 Art Contest Specs.doc

2009 Art Contest Specs.pdf

Art Contest Entry Blanks:

2009 Art Entry.doc

2009 Art Entry.pdf

2nd Place
Donna Cox
Morrison, CO
"A Hard Eye"
$650

People's  Choice
Cathy Sheeter
Boulder, CO
"Lessons Learned" (scratchboard)
$350

Best of Northwest Colorado
Kathy Simpson
Craig, CO
"On the Job", (Watercolor)
$250

Winner
Melissa Bartlett, Los Alamos NM
"Way To Me, Nell"  Acrylic

2nd Place
Marsha Lehman, Bowman, ND
"Don't Even Think About It"  Oil

People's Choice
Nancee Jean McClure, Grand Junction, CO
"Working the Release Pen"  Acrylic

1st place winner is Thad Morgan from Broussard, LA
Acrylic "Dog and his flock"   This is the 2005 poster.
 
photo of art by Tony Weiss

2nd place winner is Lydia James from Leadville, CO
Pastel "Cross Drive.
3rd or Best in north west CO is Kathy Simpson from
Craig CO "Moment in time" watercolor

Winners of the 2003 Art Contest
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photos of art by Tony Weiss

First Place  "Meeker Challenge"  by Kathy Rippy Flemming Winning art work will be used to promote the 2004 Meeker Classic Sheepdog Trials as a poster and for other promotional items.

Second Place "Trial Dog With Sheep"  by Thad Mathew Morgan

Best Of Northwest Colorado "Headin' For A Win"  by Shirlee Coy

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The Meeker Classic Sheepdog Championship Trials event is located on Main Street at the west end of the city limits of Meeker, Colorado.