A Stroke of Patriotism

My America - 2018 Art Contest

A contest to showcase creativity and support our veterans

Final Results

Best in Show ($2,500) - "Courage" by Kristin Nicole Garcia

2D Art ($750) - "Dust-Off" by Beverly Brookhart 

Photography ($750) - Kayak Sunset by Jason Yeary

Fiber Art ($750) - American Jean by Samanage Wild Wild Wranglers

Judge's Scoring

2D Art

1.  Courage - Kristin Nicole Garcia

2.  July - Jude Winkley

3. Always Home - Tommy McDonell

4.  Sounds of Freedom - Samanage Downtown Club

5.  God's Canvas - Pat McMahon

6.  United We Stand - Lynn Goldhammer

7.  Dust-Off - Beverly Brookhart

8.  Donut Dollies - Beth Ybarra

9.  Safe Return - Scott DeHaven

10.  God's Creation - Pat McMahon

Photography

1.  Weathering the Storm-Don't Tread On Me - Nancy Brown

2.  Proud of our Red, White and Blue - Cindy Sterling

3.  Kayak Sunset - Jason Yeary

4.  Early Morning Trawler - Hazlette Huskins Burns

5. Volunteers Make the Difference - Marc Stitt

6. Open Water - Nate Riley

7.  Small Town America Celebrates - Vicki Haidet

8.  Respect, Beauty and Freedom - Darroll Buytenhuys

9.  Patriotic Skiers on the 4th of July - Nancy Brown

10.  Onward - Nancy Brown

Online Voting Results

Best in Show

1.  Courage - Kristin Nicole Garcia

2.  American Freedom - Eileen Strickland

3.  Dust-Off - Beverly Brookhart

4.  Country Pride - Ryan Buytenhuys

5.  American Jean - Samanage Wild Wild Wranglers

6.  A Horse in the Night Sky - Jeff Haidet

7.  Saturday Morning at Betsy's - Kathy Leuck

8.  Out of the Storm - Adele Buytenhuys

9.  Barrel Cactus in Joshua Tree - Brian Haidet

10.  Defending Our Shores - Janet Garber

2D Art

1.  Courage - Kristin Nicole Garcia

2.  American Freedom - Eileen Strickland

3.  Dust-Off - Beverly Brookhart

4.  Country Pride - Ryan Buytenhuys

5.  Saturday Morning at Betsy's - Kathy Leuck

6.  Out of the Storm - Adele Buytenhuys

7.  Defending Our Shores - Janet Garber

8.  Not in My America - Adele Buytenhuys

9.  America - Beauty in Diversity - Samanage PARCs

10.  A Quiet 4th of July - Kathy Leuck

Photography

1.  A Horse in the Night Sky - Jeff Haidet

2.  Barrel Cactus in Joshua Tree - Brian Haidet

3.  Onward - Taylor Burgess

4.  Remembering the Fallen - Jacqueline Bryan

5.  Respect, Beauty and Freedom - Darroll Buytenhuys

6.  Kayak Sunset - Jason Yeary

7.  The American Expanse - Liz Beckner

8.  Splash - Taylor Burgess

9.  Early Morning Trawler - Hazlette Huskins Burns

10.  American Bison - Anne Badalamenti

Contest Information

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Eligibility

Artists 18 years and older, currently residing in North Carolina, or a member of a North Carolina artist league, council or similar member-based organization if not a NC resident.

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Entering

• Contest entry is free and limited to two entries per artist

• Artists must agree to donate their entry to A Stroke of Patriotism

• Entries close on September 21, 2018

• Images and artist profiles can be submitted for online voting at any time during this period

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Voting and Judging

• The winning entries will be determined by a combination of online voting and judge's scoring.

• Online voting will start on September 24, 2018 and end on October 8, 2018. Online voting is a key element of the fundraising campaign and artists will be given the ability to easily invite family and friends to vote via email and social media. Voting will require a small donation by each voter and artists are encouraged to promote the event and their artwork.

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Final Event

• The final event, Denim Boots and Brushes, scheduled to take place at the Fair Barn, has been postponed.

• An open house is being planned for early December.

• Contest entries will be offered for sale in a silent auction at this event.

• We will update you via email, but watch our website and Facebook page for updates.

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Any artwork that is not sold, will either be used in future A Stroke of Patriotism events or will be donated to veterans and active military to hang in their homes.

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Contest Rules

• Artists may submit up to two entries that are completely original by the submitting artist.

• Art should be a personal expression of “My America” and no larger than 36" x 48".

• The following mediums are acceptable - oil, acrylic, watercolor, graphite, colored pencil, reduction printing, mixed media, fiber art and photography.

• Basic editing, including color enhancement, the use of filters, and cropping of photographs is acceptable, provided any such editing does not affect the authenticity and/or genuineness of the photograph. Advanced editing used to create illusions, deceptions and/or manipulations, and the adding and removing of significant elements within the frame is prohibited.

• The simple rule is "if it is designed to hang on a wall, it can be entered."

• Canvases must not be framed. All other artwork should be in clear protective sleeves.

• Artists must submit an image of their entry, its title, the story behind the entry and a personal profile.

• When submitting the image, please ensure that there are no surrounding images or text. 

• Artists must ship or deliver their entries to A Stroke of Patriotism by no later than October 8, 2018. Shipped artwork must be insured by the artist. Hardcopy of photographs must be no smaller than 8" x 10".

• A Stroke of Patriotism is not responsible for damaged art.

• The artist who wins the First Prize agrees to sign and number thirty prints that will be sold by A Stroke of Patriotism.  The artist will receive 25% of the proceeds.

• All artists grant permission to A Stroke of Patriotism to photograph and reproduce any art for publicity and fundraising purposes, including the sale of originals and prints.  A Stroke of Patriotism reserves the right to refuse, remove, or reject any art.  Entry of art constitutes agreement with conditions described herein.

Prizes

   First Prize $2,500

   Three Category Prizes

   of $750 Each