24
Oct
2017
December 8, 6-9 p.m. | The District of Rock Island
Deadline for artist submission: November 11
This year's theme is Fire & Ice featuring ice sculpting by Robert Storm and raku firing with Joel Knanishu.
With the Downtown Rock Island Partnership, MidCoast is coordinating booth spaces for visual artists at Gallery HOP! The District of Rock Island will host local artists at a multitude of different venues during the holiday shopping season. There's NO CHARGE to participate.
A map will guide 'Hoppers' to each venue. There are two $100 prizes for participating artists who conduct artist demonstrations to encourage interactive participation between artists and art loversEntries will be juried. When registering include the following:
- Name
- Phone/Cell
- Medium
- Four digital examples of original artwork (similar to what you'd display)
Please indicate if you need larger load-in space and/or close vehicle access. Artists will receive a confirmation email, and a second email with set-up details, locations, etc.
Deadline to register and be included in the Gallery HOP! map is November 11. To register or for more information, contact Sherry Maurer at info@midcoast.org or 563-424-1210.
Artists' demos are supported by a grant from the Rock Island Art Guild, a gift from Dr. Kurt Christoffel, and an anonymous donor.
