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Topeka Dia de los Muertos
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The Tonantzin Society and Día de los Muertos (DDLM) Topeka invites artists to compete in the Fourth Annual DDLM Juried Art show at NOTO ArtsPlace,  905 N Kansas, Topeka, KS. This opportunity offers cash prizes and is only open to artists over 18 years of age.  

Conditions of the Competition: 

This art show will include artists in both 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional media. All mediums will be accepted, including but not limited to: Painting, drawing, print media, digital art, photography, mixed media, textiles, ceramics, sculpture, jewelry, glass, gourds, and wood. Original works and limited edition, artist pulled print will be accepted. This art show will be on exhibit to the public for the one month and will be included in group tours.  If works are not available to exhibit for that length of time, please do not submit. Accepted entries may be used on our website and social media. 


Artists will be credited and retain full copyright. The art will be returned to the Artist. The gallery will be open from October 2 through November 1st and available for Topeka First Friday Art Walk on October the 2nd and all artists will be able to sell their pieces upon request. 

Deadline on September 17, 2015 at noon CST.   Notice of acceptance will be emailed by September 17.  All accepted entries need to be shipped by the 19th of September. Any art that is not received by September 25th will not be accepted into the exhibit. Artist only need to provide shipping to Topeka and The Tonantzin Society will pay for shipping back. Art will be shipped back on November 7. Mailing address for shipping and alternative arrangements for hand delivery will be provided in the acceptance email.

Entry Requirements: 

     * Must be submitted in digital format   
     * Must be submitted in .jpeg, .png, or .pdf format and be at least 4x6 inches in size  
     * Images submitted must represent art as closely as possible 
     * Must be created by artist submitting the work and cannot infringe on any copyright 
     * Theme must revolve around “Día de los Muertos” (Day of the Dead) 
     * Art must be ready to display.  
     * Art not ready for display will not be included in show. (No Exceptions) 
     * 2-dimensional works must be ready to hang with wire hangers.  
     * Framed pieces must have frames in good condition.  

Entry Fee: 

Entry fee is $25 (non-refundable) 
Artist may submit up to 3 works for that fee. (Entry does not constitute acceptance) 

Awards: 

Cash awards will be given for the following placement: 

     * 1st Prize Winners: $700  
       * 2nd Prize Winners: $500

Acceptance: 

Artist will also be notified via email on their status of their entree as well as further instructions for shipment or hand deliver. (Please note that your entree is not complete until entree fee is received via PayPal.)

Accepted entries will be notified by telephone or email. Award recipients will be announced on October 10th, 2015 during the street fair.


In the Comments, please include the following information:

    * Title of the piece
    * Medium
    * Dimensions
    * For Sale or Not For Sale and price, if for sale.
    * Mailing address as well as return shipping address - if different from mailing address.
    * If you would prefer to hand deliver your piece(s) and pick them up at the end of the exhibit.

For any questions concerning this entry process, please contact us.



Our two judges Norma Cantu and Tina Fuentes.

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