44th Annual Faber Birren National Color Award Show

September 26 - October 31, 2024 - Online and in person

In 1980, Faber Birren, world renowned color consultant, author of 27 books on color, endowed the Faber Birren Color Award of $1200 for original and creative expression of color. The Faber Birren Color Award Show has grown from a regional exhibit to one of national scope, encouraging artists in all media. This competition is the only artistic event devoted exclusively to the use of color. This year the Stamford Art Association celebrates its 43rd year of the Faber Birren National Color Award Show.

Juror: Our juror this year is Caitlin Monachino. Caitlin is the Curatorial and Publications Manager of the The Aldrich Contemporary Museum in Ridgefield, CT. In addition to her curatorial work, she manages the exhibition programming and production of exhibition catalogs. She holds a Masters in Art History, Criticism and Theory from SUNY Purchase and was a Neuberger Curatorial Fellow there.

CATEGORIES: Painting, Mixed Media, Sculpture, Photography, Drawing, Printmaking

ELIGIBILITY
-Original art in any two-dimensional or three-dimensional media, created in the last 3 years and not exhibited previously in the Faber Birren Show. Electronic media, performance art, and installations will NOT be accepted.
-Sep 13 12-2, Sep 14 12-2 hand delivered (see note on Entrythingy for items shipped to FAST)
-Pickup Nov 1 12-2, Nov 2 12-2 at SAA Gallery
-All entries must be submitted electronically.

ARTWORK REQUIREMENTS
-48x60 framed or no more than 60 pounds for sculpture.

ENTRY INSTRUCTIONS AND FEES
-All entries must be made as jpg entries through EntryThingy -scroll down to bottom of page for submission form or select  FABER ENTRY.
-A non-refundable fee of $35.00 first piece entry for non-members, $30 for members and $20.00/$15 for each additional entry. Unlimited entries up to 9 per artist are permitted.
-Your entry will not be valid until payment is received.

PRIZES
Prizes: Over $1200 in awards. First, 2nd, 3rd Prize, HM's as per the juror. Winners will be asked to participate in a video presentation.

COMMISSION
-The Stamford Art Association will take 30% commission on any work sold. Work not for sale must be marked 'N.F.S.'. No 'P.O.R.' (price on request) sales.
-The buyer will pay the Stamford Art Association and the Stamford Art Association will pay the artist, less the commission.
-All delivery of artwork is the responsibility of the artist.

ARTIST ACCEPTANCE
Artist Acceptance will be posted on EntryThingy’s website and the SAA's website www.stamfordartassociation.org the week of August 30th.

TERMS OF ENTRY FOR ENTRANTS:
The Stamford Art Association will not be responsible for loss or damage of any kind for any entry submitted. Each artist must carry their own insurance for shipping and handling for art sold. All accepted work must remain in the gallery for the duration of the exhibition. The Stamford Art Association is not responsible for any work misrepresented or unsuitably presented.

-Submitting work to this exhibit implies agreement on the part of the artist to the conditions set forth above.

DEADLINES
Monday, August 26th at 11:59PM
Entry deadline to EntryThingy
Week of August 30th
Entries to Juror
Week of August 30th
Notify acceptances on EntryThingy's website, SAA website
Thursday, September 26
Opening Reception 5:30-7:30pm