Eligibility:

Open to any individual having lived experience with physical, emotional, mental or developmental disabilities or (receiving treatment for substance abuse).

Rules for entry:

- Two original works of art per artist (hanging of 2nd piece subject to space limitations).

- Artwork should be "display ready" (framed & wired) if at all possible.

- Artwork can be created using most mediums: oil, acrylic or watercolor paint, pencil, pastel, pen & ink, charcoal, markers, collage, wood, clay, photography, etc. (craft items not accepted).

- Artwork may be two or three dimensional works of reasonable size.

- Organizers, at their discretion, reserve the right to refuse any submissions.

- Organizers reserve the right to photograph any work for publicity or promotional purposes. No compensation is provided for this.

- A release form signed by the artist or guardian of record must accompany all entries. Artists must acknowledge that their artwork and any biographical information provided by the artist will be placed on public display, and that confidentiality is not possible.

- The best of care will be exercised in handling artwork. However, submission of artwork is at the artist's own risk.

- The Carolina Artists guild will not be responsible for art left after the scheduled pick-up date.

- There are no entry or commission fees levied for this show.

- All sales will be paid directly to the artist, and buyer may take possession of artwork at the conclusion of the show.

- Each entry must be identified using the label provided with the registration. Please fill out all blanks on the label.

Biographical Information:

The artist may choose to include some biographical information about themselves, their interests, background, disabilities, goals, etc., on the back of or second page of entry form. If this information is provided, the artist agrees to the open and unrestricted public display of such information during the showcase times.

Awards:

First, Second, & Third place winners and Honorable Mention prizes of art supplies will be awarded.

Each participant will receive a ribbon and certificate.

Show Objective:

The Carolina Artists guild is attempting to provide a venue for exhibition and sales of artwork by the disabled population of our community and to provide an opportunity for the community to enjoy the artistic contributions of our disabled citizens. This is the first art show of its kind in our area, and will provide a valuable public service to citizens who are normally overlooked as artists. Participation will be facilitated through cooperation with numerous programs and organizations already in place in Rowan County. Our goal is participation rather than perfection, and celebration rather than competition. Based on the success of this premier show, we plan to make the Handicapable Art Expo an annual event.