UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS ARTS OPEN

●visual arts● musicians ●writers ●performing arts●

Submission Deadline:  June 20, 2009

Selection notification of Artists:  July 15, 2009

UH Arts Open event:  September 20, 2009 12-5pm

The 2nd annual, University Heights CDC Taste of University Heights is a collaborative effort this year with the 4th annual University Heights Arts Open.  This collaborative effort means more of what University Heights has to offer:  more fun, more food, more art! First, stroll through the quaint neighborhood enjoying sample delicacies from some of University Heights diverse restaurants. Then, enjoy a free self guided tour of the arts. The UH Arts Open (UHAO)showcases the works of over 100 new as well as celebrated artists, playwrights, performers and musicians from the San Diego region enlivening the historic University Heights community. The UHAO incorporates local businesses, schools, churches, theaters, and a free shuttle tour of over twenty artist studios in the area.

Presented by the UH Community Development Corporation and the University Heights Art Association, in partnership with the UH Community Association, El Cajon Blvd Business Improvement Association, Save our Heritage Organization, Diversionary Theatre and the Athenaeum. 

The UHAO is committed to broadening its artistic and cultural offerings to provide a diverse and exciting physical environment, enhance the quality of life, encourage dialogue and learning, and influence the area’s economic growth.

A primary objective of the UHAO is to provide an affordable event for artists to showcase their works as well as offering a wide range of artistic expression, varied talent and cultural context for visitors.

A complimentary color program of the Taste and UHAO exhibits —including participating restaurants, open studio locations, artwork, and a walking/shuttle tour map is produced and available to visitors.  The program includes a schedule listing times and locations of performances by local musicians and performers.  The trolley barn park provides an art walk area featuring San Diego visual artists of all mediums including painting, photography, art glass, sculpture, jewelry, mixed media as well as community group booths and children’s activities.
Free shuttle service will assist the visitors on their Taste and artist studio tour throughout the day. 

Event programs will be available throughout the neighborhood, at the information booths, and online at www.UHarts.org.

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Artists  May apply as an open studio artist(provided they have their own workspace in UH) or to exhibit outdoors at the Artwalk area(trolley Barn park)

 

ELIGIBILITY: Open to all San Diego County artists 18 years and older

ENTRY FEE
There is a $25 entry fee (not refundable) for up to five prints or digital image files. Make your check or money order, payable to University Heights Community Development Corporation or UHCDC.

Booth Space
Each exhibitor will be provided a space measuring a minimum of 10’ by 10’. Artists are to provide their own display booth, racks and/or tables in order to display their work in an outdoor environment. No electricity will be available. No gas or oil generators will be permitted. Appropriate weighting systems for the tents must be used. Most areas are exposed to the sun.

 

Sales

Artists are responsible for California Sales and Income Tax. Suggested 10% donation paid to University Heights Art Association.

RETURN OF MATERIALS
A Self-Addressed-Stamped-Envelope (SASE) must be included for the return of materials. Ensure that your materials fit easily inside your return envelope and you have sufficient postage. (We will not be responsible for insufficient postage or unfitting envelopes.)  Works without SASE or paid return cost will be shredded to protect the entrants’ copyrights.

NOTIFICATION
Artists will be notified of acceptance by July 15, 2009. Notification will be made solely by email.

DEADLINE
Postmarked Deadline June 15, 2009.