250106 Entering Art in a Show: Practical Guidance with Lil Clinard
Dates: January 6, 7 & 8, 2025
Time: 10:00 to 3:00 (break for lunch)
Location: Chota Classroom A
Prerequisites: This workshop is designed for 2-D artists interested in entering art shows
Contact Information: watercolorsbylil@charter.net
Cost: $100 (member) $135 (non-member)
Class Size: Min 10 Max 20
Sign-up: Submit this registration form or click on the button below.
Deadline: December 15, 2025
Cancellation Policy: Participants may cancel up to 30 days prior to the start of the Workshop. There will be no refunds within 30 days of the workshop. If AGTV or the instructor cancels the workshop, participants will get a full refund. To cancel, fill out the workshop refund request form
Workshop Content: Does entering your 2-D art in a show make you anxious? Have trouble choosing what to enter? Worried about how to get your art ready to exhibit? This Workshop will provide practical guidance and steps to get you calmly through the process. I will provide demonstrations and handouts, and you will learn by doing.
Day One we will go through the process of evaluating show entry requirements. We will look at local, regional and national prospectus guidance, paying particular attention to the 2025 requirements for the AGTV Art Show. We will go over how to critique art for appropriateness for the various shows and to critique for quality. I will demonstrate how I decide if I am eligible and if my artwork qualifies for the various shows. You can determine if your art is eligible for each prospectus we review. We will critique your art, so bring in at least 2 pieces of your art as if you were entering the AGTV Art Show. This critique process can be used by you to evaluate your art in progress to improve quality and determine when it is finished.
Day Two you will need to bring back the art that qualifies for the AGTV Art Show and we’ll get it ready for the show. You can bring in more pieces if you want advice on how to get them show ready. We will discuss how to prepare your art for exhibit including matting, framing, wiring, varnishing, and labeling as appropriate for your piece. I will have examples of several show ready paintings. I will go over professional preparation and finishing methods and provide handouts. I’ll bring supplies to accomplish these tasks: tools, wires, tape, labels, D-rings, mats, and mat cutter. Yes, we can even cut mats. We will continue these tasks on Day 3 if needed.
Day Three we will go over how to prepare images of your art for the entry process. You should bring your art, along with your camera or smart phone to create your images. We will prepare images of your art for the AGTV Art Show. I will cover how to edit your images to meet the requirements of the prospectus, the size, file type, and submission method. I will demonstrate and provide handouts. We’ll go over how to price your art for a show. Finally, we will discuss deadlines, entry fees, delivery and pick up. At the end of the workshop you should be ready to enter the AGTV Art Show!
Supply List: Workshop participants need to bring at least 2 pieces of your 2-D art to class, preferably pieces you are considering for entry in the AGTV Art Show this spring. The instructor will bring all supplies and tools.
Biography: Lil Clinard is known for her watercolor, acrylic and encaustic paintings. She has been entering local, regional and national art shows for over 20 years and her paintings have won numerous awards. Through these shows and 6 solo plus 2 shows with her oil painter husband, she has learned a lot. You have an opportunity to benefit from her experiences. You may have seen her paintings in the AGTV Spring Shows. She paints in both realistic and abstract styles and loves to have fun experimenting with her art. Visit her website: www.WatercolorsByLil.com. Lil’s paintings are in private and commercial collections across the US and are available at her Studio in Tellico Village. She has an upcoming exhibit of over 20 pieces at Artsclamation in Knoxville December 6 and 7. Visit their website for more information: www.covenanthealth.com/peninsula/artsclamation/
Instructor Website: WatercolorsByLil@charter.net