The deadline for submission of completed umbrellas is Thursday, June 21, 9pm

IMPORTANT DATES

May 18-June 18 Entry forms may be submitted, along with $15 entry fee, for each umbrella. Umbrellas are available for pick up at Columbia Art Center:

9:30am-9pm Monday-Thursday9:30am-5pm Friday-SaturdayNoon-5pm Sunday

June 189pm Deadline for submission of entry forms to Columbia Art Center

(in Long Reach Village Center) 6100 Foreland Garth Columbia, MD 21045

June 15-21 Delivery of completed umbrellas to Columbia Art Center(in Long Reach Village Center) 6100 Foreland Garth Columbia, MD 21045

June 215pm Final deadline for delivery of completed umbrellas

June 2310am-1pm Umbrella exhibition installation 1pm-2pm Jury selection process3pm-5pm Viewer voting 5pm-6pm Viewer votes counted 6-6:30pm Winners will be announced during the Birthday/Brick ceremony8pm Umbrellas will be taken down

June 26-30 Pick up umbrellas at Columbia Art Center9:30am-9pm Tuesday-Thursday9:30am-5pm Friday 9:30am-5pm Saturday Noon-5pm Sunday

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2012Happy 45th Birthday, Columbia!Sat, June 23 • 3-8pmALL AGES WELCOME TO PARTICIPATE

PURPOSE The Columbia Association would like to encourage youth (ages 6-17) andadults (ages 18 and up) to express, through original artwork, the concept of this year’stheme. A large golf umbrella will be the canvas upon which imagery is placed. Completedumbrellas will be displayed during Columbia’s 45th Birthday Celebration on Saturday, June23, 2012 at Lake Kittamaqundi, Columbia, MD. (Lake Kittamaqundi is located directlyacross from the Columbia Mall on Little Patuxent Parkway.)

THEME This year’s umbrella exhibition celebrates Columbia’s 45th Birthday with thetheme of “45 Ways to Give Back.” Using this theme, artists are limited only by theirimagination. Participants are encouraged to visually express their ideas, thoughts andfeelings in exploring the many ways people and/or the community can give back.

WHO MAY ENTER Individuals ages 6 and up can participate. Parent and childentries, youth group efforts, and adult collaborations are also welcome.

CATEGORIES A panel of jurors will select a winner in each of the following groups:Group 1 (ages 6-9) Group 4 (adult, over 18) Group 6 (best youth group effort)Group 2 (ages 10-13) Group 5 (best parent and child) Group 7 (best adult group effort) Group 3 (ages 14-17)In addition to the jurors’ awards, this exhibition will feature the viewers’ choice awards forthe best entries in each category.

ART MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS Each participant will receive agolf umbrella. All imagery must be placed on the exposed area of the umbrella, as they willbe displayed open and at waist level. Artists must use paint, glues, and additionalmaterials/media that are waterproof and can sustain a 24-hour stay in the outdoors.Umbrellas are not required to be closed upon delivery to the Art Center. Artists are welcometo utilize three-dimensional objects on the umbrella as long as they are safely secured toit and the umbrella is transferable to and from the Art Center.

ENTRIES To participate, please fill out and return the entry form to Columbia Art Center,6100 Foreland Garth, Columbia, MD 21045 no later than 9pm on Monday, June 18, 2012.Installation of the Umbrella exhibition will occur June 23, and will remain open to the public

until 8pm that day. No umbrellas may be removed from the exhibition on Saturday during theexhibition. Umbrellas will be returned to the Columbia Art Center for artist pick-up Tuesday,June 26–Saturday, June 30, see back cover for times. Umbrellas which are not claimed duringthis timeframe will become the property of the Columbia Art Center. If you know you areunavailable to pick up your umbrella during that week, please call to make alternativearrangements. Each entry must be the original design and artwork of the participant(s).

ENTRY FEE Non-refundable $15 entry fee is required upon receiving eachumbrella.

AWARDS At 1pm on June 23, a panel of two professional artists and one communitymember will judge the umbrella entries on the basis of originality, composition andadherence to the theme. People attending the event will also have the opportunity to votefor their favorite entry in all of the categories. There will be one winning entry in eachcategory. Prizes will be mailed to the winning artists.

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY The Columbia Association is not responsiblefor any damage or loss which may occur. Every care will be taken to secure theumbrellas, but please be aware that exposure to water and/or severe weather maydamage the structure of the work.

AGREEMENT Submission of an entry constitutes an agreement to all of theconditions set forth in this prospectus. The Columbia 45th Birthday Celebrationreserves the right not to include a work in the exhibition for any reason.

ENTRY FORM Form submission deadline Monday, June 18, 9pm. Umbrelladelivery deadline Thursday, June 21, 5pm.

Name(s)____________________________________________________________Age of child/teenager_________________ If adult entry, check box to indicate 18 years of age or over o

Address ____________________________________________________________

City/State/Zip ________________________________________________________

Phone (Day) ________________________(Evening)__________________________________

Email______________________________________________________________

Please mail or deliver complete entry form with $15 entry fee to: (Checks and Visa, MasterCard,Discover and American Express are accepted.)

Columbia Art Center 6100 Foreland Garth Columbia, MD 21045(Located off Tamar Drive next door to Stonehoue in Long Reach Village Center)Phone: 410-730-0075Website: ColumbiaArtCenter.orgEmail: Art.Staff@ColumbiaAssociation.com

Upon receipt of your entry form, you will be able to pick up your umbrella.

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