Bernice Kish Gallery at Slayton House

is hosting an Exhibit for BWS Signature Artist Members

March 5-April 27, 2025

Delivery on March 4th and Pickup on April 28th.

Location: 10400 Cross Fox Lane Columbia, MD 21044

 Bernice Kish  Gallery is open to the public:

• Monday through Friday 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM,
• visitors should call ahead before visiting (410-730-3987)

Special note: This exhibit will be part of the Howard County-wide Art's Council 2025 theme of "Blossoms of Hope."  Along with the traditional cash prizes awarded by our BWS Juror of awards, a separate juror will also award cash prizes to those artists who best capture this year's theme.  Best in Show is $750, 1st $500, 2ed $350, 3rd $250. You may want to consider this theme when selecting a painting for this exhibit.

Each Registrant can enter only one painting

Please note: Your membership in BWS must be current in order to register for this show.

Deadline for entries: February 10th, 2025 or until the exhibit is full, whichever comes first.

FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION VISIT: www.bws.wildapricot.org and go to Public Events.
If a Member, Be sure to login before registering.

All registrations have to be paid within 5 days of registering. No exceptions please.

BWS will have Alternate drop-off locations for this exhibit. 

Those living in and near Baltimore and points North TBD

Those living in Montgomery County and DC and points south TBD

Those living in Northern Montgomery, Howard, and Carol counties,  may contact David Drown at Davdrown@comcast.net 410-97-9761

Those living in the Annapolis area and Eastern Shore may contact TBD

Those living in Frederick County and points West may contact TBD

 

Schedule

• Deadline for entries: February 10, 2025 or until the exhibit is full, whichever comes first.
• Drop Off Date: Tuesday March 4, from 10:00am-11:00 or as arranged with alternate location and time
• Reception: Sunday March 9, 2025 from 3:00-5:00 PM
• Pick Up: Monday April 28, 2025 from 10:00-11:00 AM or as arranged at alternate location and time

BWS and Gallery Commission 25% on all sales

BWS Member Show Exhibition Rules and Regulations

As part of registering, you are presented with the exhibit rules and regulations that apply to all of our Member Show Exhibits. Please be sure to click the link in the registration form to read the full set of rules.

Here are some highlights from the rules and regulations.

• Paint on natural or synthetic paper or paperboard and display the painting under glazing (matted or floated).
• No impasto applications of mediums or paint
• Display gallery wrapped watermedia paintings without mat or frame with no staples or hardware visible.
• Paintings framed without mat or glazing must be mounted on a ridged surface and have a waterproof coating or protective sealant.
• Use of paper canvas, fabric canvas (cotton or linen), Aquabord, Claybord, or Gessobord for the watermedia paintings must have a protective sealant (e.g., varnish or wax)
• Use only paper-based collage material created by the artist with water-based media.
• The rules regarding mats and frames apply when mats and frames are used. They must be clean and without scratches.

Registrants acknowledge that, for promotional and educational purposes, images of pieces submitted may be used by BWS and the Host Galley.

Please submit an image with your registration when possible so they can be presented online as well as in the gallery.

Payment

If you prefer to pay by check, write the check to BWS and mail it to David Drown at 9752 Gudel Dr. Ellicott City, MD 21042

For any questions contact David Drown

Email: davdrown@comcast.net

Refund Policy

No refunds (except in the case of the event being cancelled for weather or other reasons.)