FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   
MONONGALIA ARTS CENTER
107 HIGH STREET,  MORGANTOWN, WV
(304) 292-3325 
CONTACT:  RO BROOKS - info@monartscenter.com
http://www.monartscenter.com 

Images of the Mon Art Contest Scheduled 
The Monongahela River Recreation & Commerce Committee announces their third annual Images of the Mon art contest in conjunction with the 20010 Mon River Summit scheduled for April 19, 2010 at Waterfront Place Hotel. 
The purpose of the Images of the Mon art contest is to draw attention to the Monongahela River.  Images may deal with any of its aspects, including its scenic properties, environment, navigation, or riverside communities.  Entries will be judged on their presentation of this theme as well as on artistic merit. 
Images of the Mon participants will be on display in the Davis Gallery of Monongalia Arts Center April 2 – 26.  Award-winning pieces will also be on display at the Waterfront Place Hotel on April 19, 2010 during the Mon River Summit.  All other entries will be on display electronically.  The Images of the Mon prospectus is available at www.monartscenter.com.  The art contest and exhibit are sponsored by:  Monongahela River Recreation & Commerce Committee, Upper Monongalia River Association, Greater Morgantown Chamber of Commerce, and Monongalia Arts Center. 

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Prospectus
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Images of the Mon
Mon River Summit Art Contest
Sponsored by
Monongalia River Recreation & Commerce Committee
Upper Monongalia River Association
Greater Morgantown Chamber of Commerce
Monongalia Arts Center 

The purpose of the Images of the Mon art contest is to draw attention to the Monongahela River.  Images may deal with any of its aspects, including its scenic properties, environment, navigation, or riverside communities.  Entries will be judged on their presentation of this theme as well as on artistic merit. 
Exhibition Date – April 2 - 24, 2010, Davis Gallery, Monongalia Arts Center.  Award winning pieces will also be on display at the Waterfront Place Hotel on April 19, 2010 during the Mon River Summit.  All other entries will be on display electronically. 
Eligibility - All Entries must be original, completed within the past two years, created by an artist 18 years or older.  All paintings, drawings and photographs must be suitably framed, labeled and wired for hanging.  Sculptures, ceramics and textiles must be prepared for display.  Video installations will not be accepted.  All submitted work will be shown; no rejections unless work is improperly prepared for exhibiting.  Two entries per person permitted.  Work must be labeled with artist’s name, telephone number, email, title, medium, and price (or NFS if not for sale).  Participation gives MRRCC permission to photograph submitted artwork for promotional purposes. 
Submission of Entries – Monongalia Arts Center, 107 High Street, Morgantown, Tuesday, March 30, 11:00 am - 7:00 pm  
Return of Entries – Pick up from MAC Monday, April 26, 11:00 am –
7:00 pm  
Awards – Cash prizes and ribbons will be awarded for First, Second, and Third Place. 
Prospectus
Images of the Mon
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Commission – A 25% commission will be taken by MAC on all artwork sold. 
Liability – All work will be given reasonable care; however, insurance will not be provided by MAC or any of the other sponsoring organizations.      
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