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The top finalists are applicants chosen to submit physical artwork for the competition and will receive:
- An invitation to display and sell artwork at the Wine & Roses Festival on April 23 and April 24, 2022, at Messina Hof with a complimentary booth. Over 2,500 people are expected to be in attendance.
- An invitation to attend Messina Hof's VIP Reception on April 23, 2022
The 1st place winner will receive:
- $1000
- Artwork displayed on Messina Hof wine labels along with name of the artist and title of the piece.
- Artwork permanently displayed in the Messina Hof Gallery among previous winners.
- Invitation to our Harvest Grand Finale Dinner in August 2022 where the winning artwork will be officially presented to the public.
- Social media recognition and online exposure via postings and mentions of artist name and artwork on Messina Hof social media platforms.
- A certificate for a Private Tour & Tasting for 10 at Messina Hof Estate Winery in Bryan.
The 2nd place winner will receive:
- $250
- Social media recognition and online exposure via postings and mentions of Artist name and artwork on Messina Hof social media platforms
- A certificate for a Private Tour & Tasting for 10 at Messina Hof Estate Winery in Bryan.
The 3rd place winner will receive:
- $100
- Social media recognition and online exposure via postings and mentions of Artist name and artwork on Messina Hof social media platforms
- A certificate for a Private Tour & Tasting for 10 at Messina Hof Estate Winery in Bryan.
Contest Timeline:
Friday, March 11: Digital artwork submission, application, and fees due online at CallForEntry.org
Friday, March 18: Finalists notified along with invitation to participate in the Wine & Roses Festival
Friday, April 1: Finalists framed physical artwork due by 5:00pm
Friday, April 22: Artwork on display at the Spring Wine Release: Exploration
Saturday, April 23 and Sunday, April 24: Attendees of the Wine & Roses Festival will vote for their favorite artwork
Friday, April 29: Competition results announced
Friday, May 13: Remaining artwork must be picked up by 5:00 pm
Guidelines:
- The fee is $25 for the first digital submission and $20 for each additional digital submission. The fees are non-refundable and are due Friday, March 11, 2022, with the application and submission. All proceeds will be donated to our partner, The Arts Council, a local non-profit organization.
- Digital entries will be judged by a panel, which includes the owners of Messina Hof and the Arts Council. The judging is based on the following:
- (1) Appropriateness of Materials, (2) Reducibility and Appropriateness for Intended Use on Label, (3) Appropriateness of Theme, (4) Workmanship, and (5) Overall Impression
- Invitations for the Top Finalists to submit physical artwork for the competition will be announced Friday, March 18, 2022. The number of Top Finalists will be at the panel’s discretion.
- For finalists: final framed entries are due by 5 p.m. on Friday, April 1, 2022, to the Marketing Department at Messina Hof in Bryan. If paintings are shipped, all expenses including insurance are the responsibility of the artist.
- Attendees of the 38th Annual Wine & Roses Festival on Saturday, April 23 and Sunday, April 24, 2022, will vote for their favorite artwork among the Top Finalists.
- The 1st place artwork, including the frame, title and copyright will become the property of Messina Hof Wine Cellars, Inc.
- Remaining artwork after the Festival must be picked up by 5 p.m. on Friday, May 13, 2022. Shipping expenses including insurance to return artwork is the responsibility of the artist.
For more information, visit messinahof.com/wineandroses and click on the link to Artist Competition. To enter, visit artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=10115
Information provided by Messina Hof.
