The 2006 Mask Exhibition and Auction was assembled to represent the magnificent diversity within artists dealing with one theme, Masks.  The exhibition is by no means representative of all genres of Masks, but instead a national interpretation of “Mask” influenced by life, travel, belonging and escape. 
My intentions, when assembling this impressive group of artists, were to have a great exhibition.  To my surprise and delight, I found out that the artists were not only talented but extremely generous.  The auction portion of this exhibition will benefit the artists and the Bowling Green International Festival.  With this in mind, artists like Kaaren Hirschowitz Engel chose to exhibit more than one piece.  All of the works in the exhibition are part of the auction, including Zeitgeist Gallery artist Lain York’s “Untitled (Secret Society Mask) [pictured left].”   Lain shares, “All human societies in one way or another make art; we all share this basic need.”
I was also excited to be invited by David Paul Gibson, Director of Music, to curate the exhibition at The Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall during the Liturgical Music Festival.  With close proximity to the heart of the Bowling Green International Festival, the church could not be a more perfect space.  Additionally, Laura Goodwin, Director of Christian Education, chose to host Mask artist Robert Vore as part of their youth educational programming.  Vore will lead young artists in creating art for an exhibition in the children’s library at The Presbyterian Church.

Exhibit Dates:

• August 25, 2006
  • Deadline for intent to submit work. (see agreement below)
    
    
• September 6th    
  • All Mask Exhibition entries received
    
    
• September 14-16
  
  • Curate and install Mask Exhibit at The Presbyterian Church ,
     
    
• September 17th, 2006
  
  • Presbyterian Church Liturgical Music Festival opening night & artist reception
    
  • Music at 3:00pm, Art reception 4:00pm-6:00pm
     
    
• September 22nd, 2006
  
  • BG Int Fest. Mask Exhibition Opening Reception 5:00pm-9:00pm
     
    
• September 22-30, 2006
  
  • BG Int. Fest. Gallery Walk Reception 5-9pm
    
  • The Presbyterian Church is open weekdays from 8:30am – 4:30pm
     
    
• September 30th, 2006
  
  • Artists from Mask Exhibit invited to make appearances on stage during the International Festival
    
  • Silent bids will be taken throughout the duration of the festival
    
    
• October 9th, 2006
  
  • Auction closes and the winning bidders will be announced. 
    
    
• October 27th, 2006
  
  • Mask exhibit  closes.

Are you interested in exhibiting artwork in the Bowling Green International Festival Mask Exhibition and Auction?  This is an open invitation to submit one or two pieces of artwork to help support the Bowling Green International Festival. Your artwork will be exhibited to an international crowd in Bowling Green, KY, throughout the months of September and October 2006.  We appreciate your contribution very much!

If you would like to participate, please provide the following information before August 25th, 2006:

name:

address:

phone number:

email:

<   >  I agree that I will receive 30% of the sale of my artwork.  70% of each sale will go to the festival.  I agree to deliver my artwork, or make arrangements for pick-up/delivery, before September 6th, 2006.  Please sign below and return this entry form to:
andee rudloff
556 morris alley
bowling green, ky  42101


signature:   
date:

If you do not fill out the information above, sign and return it before August 25th, you can not be included in the exhibition.

Chair: Amy Milliken

Masks will be judged on creativity, artistic ability and theme.

Drop off entries at the Warren County Attorney's Office
1001 Center Street, Suite 206 by Thursday September 14 at 4pm.