2025 PRAIRIE ART EXHIBIT AND AUCTION

2025 PRAIRIE ART

EXHIBIT & ONLINE AUCTION

A Benefit for Symphony in the Flint Hills & Flint Hills Artists

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Deadline: Monday, February 24, 2025, 11:59 pm

Symphony in the Flint Hills (SFH) Prairie Art Exhibit & Auction is a juried art exhibition showcasing the Kansas Flint Hills.

Submitted artworks must thematically or graphically reference the Flint Hills of Kansas. SFH’s mission statement is to “heighten appreciation and knowledge of the Flint Hills tallgrass prairie.” Art submitted should reflect an artist’s passion and inspiration for the Flint Hills. Diversity in artists and artwork is encouraged. The exhibit and online auction will run from Saturday, April 26, 2025, until 7 pm, Tuesday, June 17, 2025. The exhibit location is Symphony in the Flint Hills Gallery, 331 Broadway, Cottonwood Falls, KS.

Artwork Requirements

Entry fee is $25.

Artists are eligible to submit up to two (2) entries each. All artwork must be ready for display and created within the past two years, without exception. Framed art must have a professional appearance, be high quality, and be well-executed.

All original works will be considered, including painting, drawing, photography, printmaking, original watercolor, fabric, 3D sculpture and mixed media. Professional presentation of accepted artwork is required. 2D artwork shall be professionally framed or gallery-wrapped canvas with fully painted edges and suitable for hanging. As mentioned above, art should reflect an artist’s passion and inspiration for the Flint Hills of Kansas. Images must be submitted as a JPG image, not less than 300 dpi.

Artist Statement & Biography

A well written artist statement and biography is encouraged, explaining the artist’s connection to the Flint Hills through their artwork. Artist bio should be written in third person, (he, him, his, himself, she, her, hers, herself, they, them, theirs, themselves) and not longer than 50 words. Artist statement should be written in first person, (I, me, mine, myself) and not longer than 100 words.

Important Dates for Artists:

Submission Deadline:Monday, February 24, 2025, by 11:59 PM

Artist Notification:Thursday, March 6, 2025 – Emails will be sent to inform artists if their artwork has been accepted or not accepted for the show.

Artwork Delivery (Accepted Work Only): Friday, March 7, 2025, to Thursday, March 27, 2025 – Deliver accepted artwork to Symphony in the Flint Hills Gallery, 331 Broadway, Cottonwood Falls.

Exhibition Opening: Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 1 PM – Symphony in the Flint Hills Gallery.

Exhibition Dates: Saturday, April 26, 2025, to Tuesday, June 17, 2025 – View the exhibit in person at Symphony in the Flint Hills Gallery.

Bidding: Bidding for artwork will be open online at symphonyintheflinthills.org or kcauctioncompany.com during the exhibition dates (April 26 – June 17).

Pricing

Art sales benefit Symphony in the Flint Hills, whose mission statement is to heighten appreciation and knowledge of the Flint Hills tallgrass prairie. All artwork selected must be eligible for online auction. Artists set a beginning bid price; this will be the starting price for the online auction. Artists will receive half (50%) of the total auction price if sold. Each artist with selected entry/ies is offered two free general admission tickets to SFH’s Signature Event on Saturday, June 14, 2025. A winning art piece will be chosen by the juror and the winning artist will be awarded $300.

Rights & Responsibilities

Right to Reproduce Image for Purpose or Promotion, Resale, and Publicity: SFH reserves the right to reproduce images for the purpose of publicity and promotion in the form of posters, informational handouts, and social media posts. By submitting artwork to this exhibition, each artist agrees to this statement.

Liability and Responsibilities: Artists retain liability for accepted artwork. SFH assumes no liability for the artwork submitted whether in transit or during its housing. By submitting artwork to this event, each artist agrees to this statement.

2025 Prairie Art Juror – Diana Werts

Diana Werts completed her MA degree in Painting at Emporia State University, in the heart of the Flint Hills. Teaching in various settings, from art museums and schools to artist-in-residencies throughout Kansas and Missouri, deepened her appreciation for the relationships between people and the natural world. Working in small rural communities allowed Diana to explore and examine her region with an artist’s eye, while engaging people of all ages in the artistic process. After living in the Kansas City Metro area for 30 years, she has taken up residence in Matfield Green where she can experience the ever-changing Kansas prairie that is an integral part of her art practice. With over 30 years of exhibiting, Diana’s work is included in many private and corporate collections and she is represented by Strecker Nelson West Gallery in Manhattan, KS.

Questions? Contact Sandy Carlson at Symphony in the Flint Hills, 620-794-4657 or sandy@symphonyintheflinthills.org

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1. In consideration of participation in the Symphony in the Flint Hills Art Exhibit and Auction 2024, I hereby release, waive, discharge and covenant not to sue Symphony in the Flint Hills, Inc., its officers, servants, agents, and employees (hereinafter referred as a ‘releasees’) from any and all liability, claims, demands, actions and causes of action whatsoever arising out of or relating to any loss, damage or injury that may be sustained by me, or to any property belonging to me, whether caused by the negligence of the releasees, or otherwise, while participating in the Symphony in the Flint Hills, Inc., activities, or while in, on or upon the premises where the Symphony in the Flint Hills, Inc. activities are being conducted, while in transit to or from the premises, or in any place or places connected with the Symphony in the Flint Hills, Inc. activities.

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