MONROE - For the 22nd consecutive year, the Monroe Arts Center will sponsor the Wisconsin Regional Arts Program Competition and Exhibit Feb. 5 - 28, 2009. A demonstration/lecture, judging, and critique by a professional artist will be the focus of the artist workshop from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 28.
This event is co-sponsored by the Monroe Arts Center and the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Department of Liberal Studies and the Arts.
Artists are invited to participate in the WRAP competitions and workshops held in various regions of Wisconsin throughout the year. This competition is open to all area non-professional artists over the age of 18. Work must be original; no molds or patterns from another artist may be used. Up to two entries per artist are allowed and all media are accepted; oil, acrylic, watercolor, photography, sculpture, fiber, metal, glass, wood, prints, pastel, digital, etc.
The State Award Winners from all 2009 WRAP competitions will be on display at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in September 2009 at which time additional prizes will be awarded.
Entry forms are due by 4 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9, at the Monroe Arts Center and may be obtained by contacting the Monroe Arts Center. Artwork for the Monroe exhibit will be accepted only during MAC business hours from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 23 or from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 24.
The entry fee to compete and exhibit artwork, and attend the workshop is $20. For individuals wishing to attend only the workshop on Saturday, Feb. 28, a $5 fee will be charged at the door. For more information, call the Monroe Arts Center at (608) 325-5700 or visit www.monroeartscenter.com.
This event is co-sponsored by the Monroe Arts Center and the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Department of Liberal Studies and the Arts.
Artists are invited to participate in the WRAP competitions and workshops held in various regions of Wisconsin throughout the year. This competition is open to all area non-professional artists over the age of 18. Work must be original; no molds or patterns from another artist may be used. Up to two entries per artist are allowed and all media are accepted; oil, acrylic, watercolor, photography, sculpture, fiber, metal, glass, wood, prints, pastel, digital, etc.
The State Award Winners from all 2009 WRAP competitions will be on display at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in September 2009 at which time additional prizes will be awarded.
Entry forms are due by 4 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9, at the Monroe Arts Center and may be obtained by contacting the Monroe Arts Center. Artwork for the Monroe exhibit will be accepted only during MAC business hours from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 23 or from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 24.
The entry fee to compete and exhibit artwork, and attend the workshop is $20. For individuals wishing to attend only the workshop on Saturday, Feb. 28, a $5 fee will be charged at the door. For more information, call the Monroe Arts Center at (608) 325-5700 or visit www.monroeartscenter.com.
