Flower Art in the Grounds

Call for Entry!

This year’s theme: Bugs!

What is more beautiful than works of art scattered throughout a garden!  The Montgomery Museum of Art and History invites artists of all ages and skill levels to participate in a planned installation in the garden at 300 Pepper Street, former home to the Museum.  Groups are also welcome to participate. No experience necessary!

Flat plywood templates 24 inches in diameter in flower shapes of hexagon, six petals, or trillium await your creative touch.  Choose a template and cover it with paint or found objects, but keep in mind that the artwork will be exposed to the elements for three months.  The theme this year is ‘bugs’, but any art is acceptable. 

Cost to enter is $25.

Things to Consider:

House paint and acrylic hold up well; watercolors are not recommended.  We ask that both the front and back of the plywood be decorated, although the two sides need not be the same.  The back could show the back of the flower or just be painted in a solid color.  The art flowers will be mounted on stakes that are painted a uniform green, and the stakes will be attached to the back of the piece.  We will outline the area that will be covered by the stake, and this area must be kept free of three-dimensional embellishments. There will be two screw holes to attach the flower to the stake after the stake is installed in the ground.  We have a limited number of templates (5) available in each shape, so first come, first served. 

Fees

Payment of the show-participation-fee of $25 will reserve your template choice.

You may register and pay for your template anytime up to April 7. Before the opening you will be asked to register your title and price (if any), and enter your bio and artist statement.

Once you have paid (online) for your template you may pick it up at the museum during normal opening times (Tuesday - Friday 10:30 am - 4:30 pm, and Saturday 1 pm - 4 pm). Please bring your emailed receipt with you to show which template you reserved. April 1st is the last day to pick up your template. You have until April 25th to deliver your completed art to the museum. (again, during normal opening times).

This fee is non-refundable. If you are unable to participate your fee will be considered a donation to the museum. 

Some of the Flower Art from last year