CALL FOR ENTRIES
One artist’s work will be selected to be featured on the label of Mallow Run Winery’s 2019 Artist Series wine release. The artist will be celebrated at a reception on Friday, November 15th and have prime placement in the Handmade + Heartfelt Art Festival on Sunday, November 17th. (Both events will take place at The Sycamore at Mallow Run.) The wine will be made available for sale to the public beginning November 18th. A portion of the proceeds from the sales of the 2019 Artist Series wine will benefit the Johnson County Community Foundation Mural Program and the Center Grove Fine Arts Academy.
Artists are encouraged to submit entries that are representative of their artistic style and unique perspective, and not necessarily driven by any theme related to grapes, wineries, vineyards, etc.
This year’s release is a dry red Italian-style wine in a tall, dark bottle
ELIGIBILITY: This competition is open to all artists who reside in Indiana and are 18 years or older.
CONTEST ART GUIDELINES
1. All entries must be electronically submitted to sarah@mallowrun.com before midnight on Monday, September 30th.
2. Each artist may submit a maximum of three (3) works.
3. Artwork must be ORIGINAL, completed within the last five years, unframed size minimum 20” longest side, maximum 36” longest side.
4. Acceptable media are two-dimensional works of: oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel/colored pencil, and pen and ink/ charcoal, and mixed media. No computer art, photographs, sculptures or reproductions.
5. Prohibited artwork: Any work executed in a class or under the instruction of a instructor; copies of paintings or published photos; and improper subject matter.
6. The 2019 release will be a dry red wine in a tall, dark bottle. The background color of the label and the capsule color will be determined to complement the art and bottle.
7. The final reproduced label size will be approximately 2.5” x 2.5” and may be a cropped portion from the original.
8. The winning artist will be expected to sell the original artwork reproduced on the wine label to Mallow Run Winery for potential hanging in the tasting room or The Sycamore at Mallow Run.
WINNING ARTIST AWARD AND RECOGNITION
1. Artist’s name and artwork will have the honor of being featured on the label of the 2019 Artist Series wine release and may hang permanently at The Sycamore at Mallow Run or the Mallow Run tasting room.
2. Artist and artwork will be announced via a press release to Central Indiana media and art associations.
3. Artist and artwork will be recognized on the Mallow Run Winery website (with link to artist website if available).
4. If the winning artist is 21+, s/he will receive one case of the special wine (sorry, they cannot ship; pick-up only).
5. Artist and up to four guests are invited to attend, at no cost, a private wine release reception on Friday, November 15th at The Sycamore at Mallow Run. Artist may display and sell other works of art during this reception.
Artist Series
2019 Mallow Run Wine Label Art Competition
ENTRY PROCEDURES
Flat $30 fee for up to three (3) entries.
Payment can be made by check (made payable to Mallow Run Winery) or online at mallowrun.com/artist-series/
Fees are non-refundable.
Completed entry forms can be mailed or emailed.
Snail Mail:
Mallow Run Winery
ATTN: Sarah Shadday / Artist Series Competition
6964 W. Whiteland Rd.
Bargersville, IN 46106
Email: sarah@mallowrun.com
Artwork must by photographed without mats or frame.
Each digital file name must be the artist’s full name and entry designation.
Example: John Smith_A.jpg, John Smith_B.jpg
Images must be high-resolution jpeg files.
All entries must be emailed to sarah@mallowrun.com.
You will receive an email confirmation of receipt of your artwork, entry form and payment once all have been received. All entries must be submitted before midnight on Monday, September 30th. Each artist will be notified of their selection status by Friday, October 11th. The winning selection is made by a winery committee.
For full rules and entry form, go here: https://mallowrun.com/artist-series/
