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Wetumpka's Battle of the Brushes 2025 Registration

Wetumpka's Battle of the Brushes 2025 Registration

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Registration for the Wetumpka's Battle of the Brushes.  Completing registration accepts all guidelines and terms listed.  The guidelines and terms can be accessed by the event website in pdf form.  

Guidelines:

  • Contestants must be paid and registered at www.wetumpkasbattleofthebrushes.com by April 15, 2025 to be eligible to compete in the Wetumpka’s Battle of the Brushes. The registration fee is $35.
  • The contest is limited to United States Citizens aged 16 and older.
  • Contestants aged 16 and 17 must have written guardian’s permission to become an eligible contestant.
  • An email confirmation will be sent to each paid, confirmed contestant from wetumpkasbattleofthebrushes@gmail.com.
  • Wetumpka’s Battle of the Brushes is limited to 50 contestants
  • The first confirmed 50 contestants will be allowed to compete
  • Should the contest reach the 50 contestant limit, a waiting list will be considered as needed.
  • A 16x20 canvas will be provided by Sunshine and Pixie Dust LLC to each paid contestant at the start of the event.
  • Each contestant will be provided an approximate 8 foot by 6 foot space with a chair and table.
  • Artists will be assigned to a random numbered space when they arrive.
  • Canvases must remain in the contestant’s designated space for the entire duration of the contest.
  • Easels, paint medium, brushes are to be provided by the CONTESTANT.
  • Rulers and masking tape are allowed.
  • Small, portable battery-operated lights are allowed to be attached to easels.
  • Contestants can bring a portable stool if desired.
  • Stencils are NOT permitted.
  • Tracing is NOT permitted.
  • Projection equipment and projection tracing are NOT permitted.
  • All contestants must work alone on the provided canvas.
  • Volatile paint thinners or noxious fume producing chemicals are NOT allowed.
  • Aerosol paint and airbrush paints are NOT allowed.
  • An artist statement to be written during the competition, must be included with submittal of the final painting for judging. Artists will NOT include their name or signature.
    • An artist statement is a written explanation of the artist’s work, providing insight into their creative process.
    • The statement will include the purpose of the painting and methods used.
  • Wetumpka’s Battle of the Brushes is considered a family friendly environment, therefore, no entries will be considered that are of adult, political, or lude themes.
  • This will be a themed painting battle. At the start of the contest, one of the following 5 topics will be picked at random to determine the theme of the competition.
    • Nooks and Crannies
    • Lighting the Way
    • Decay/Rusty/Grungy
    • Through a Window
    • Portals and Pathways
  • The public will be allowed to observe and walk through the competing artists.
  • The contestant will be allowed to paint for 4 hours until time is called.
  • Once time is called, no alterations are allowed.
  • No signatures are allowed on completed art to allow for “Blind” judging. Signatures can be added after the artists receive the artwork after the event is complete.
  • Paintings and the Artist Statement must be on the judging area in their designated numbered spot within 5 minutes of time being called.
  • All winning contestants totaling $500 or more in prize winnings will be required to complete a W-9 to receive the prize payment.
  • Each confirmed contestant will be allowed to bring up to two completed pieces of art to sell onsite at the Battle of the Brushes. Each piece of art can be of canvas size no larger than a 16x20. Sunshine and Pixie Dust will handle all sales including collecting and processing the appropriate taxes. Sunshine and Pixie Dust will collect 10% commission of the listed sale price of each item sold. Payments will be mailed to the name and address for each provided piece of art. Payments will be sent out by the end of the month of the contest.
  • Should there be a need to withdraw from the contest, cancellations will be considered on an individual basis. Due to the costs incurred, refunds may not be allowed. Email wetumpkasbattleofthebrushes@gmail.com if the need arises.

Judging:

  • All entries will be judged on the following categories with associated weighting:
    • Artist Statement (20 Points)
      • How accurately does the completed art reflect the Artist Statement in relation to the theme chosen for the competition?
    • Interpretation and Clarity (20 Points)
      • How well does the completed art represent the theme to the viewer?
    • Creativity and Originality (20 Points)
      • How well does the completed art depict the chosen theme?
    • Quality (20 Points)
      • Does the quality of the artistic composition and overall design work well?
    • Overall Impression (20 Points)
      • Does the completed art stand on its own as a completed piece?
    • BONUS (5 Points)
      • Does the completed art seamlessly integrate to a recognizable Wetumpka, Alabama element?
  • Judges will NOT be allowed to observe the artists during the painting process allowing for a “Blind” judging of all entries.
  • Upon tallying the points for the entries, the top five entries will be rejudged and debated for their determined award place.
  • Should there be a tie for 5th place, all entries that tie for 5th will be allowed for the final judgement.
  • Judges will be chosen by Sunshine and Pixie Dust

Prizes:

  • Determined by Judges
    • 1st Place: $1,000.00
    • 2nd Place: $500.00
    • 3rd Place: $250.00
    • Honorable Mention: $50.00
    • Honorable Mention: $50.00
  • Viewer’s Choice Award from visiting public
    • Viewer’s Choice: $250.00
  • All photo of each entry will be placed online by Sunshine and Pixie Dust for an online vote and award to the winner at a later date.
    • Online Choice: $250.00

Important Dates:

  • Application Opening: January 25, 2025
  • Application Closing: April 25, 2025
  • Event Date: May 10, 2025
  • Online Choice Prize Announced: May 19, 2025

PHOTO RELEASE

  • With a paid application, the contestant is providing consent to the use, reproduction, editing and/or broadcast by Sunshine and Pixie Dust LLC of any and all photographs, video recordings, and audio recordings taken by or on behalf of Sunshine and Pixie Dust LLC. All negatives, prints, video-recorded images and audio recordings shall constitute the property of Sunshine and Pixie Dust LLC, solely and completely.

LIABILITY WAIVER AND RELEASE OF CLAIMS:

  • Payment for entry acknowledges that the contestant derives personal satisfaction and a benefit by virtue of participation and/or voluntarism with Wetumpka’s Battle of the Brushes willingly engages in Sunshine and Pixie Dust LLC sponsored events and/or other activities (the "Activity").

RELEASE AND WAIVER.

  • As a paid contestant, the CONTESTANT HEREBY RELEASES, WAIVES AND FOREVER DISCHARGES ANY AND ALL LIABILITY, CLAIMS, AND DEMANDS OF WHATEVER KIND OR NATURE AGAINST SUNSHINE AND PIXIE DUST LLC AND ITS AFFILIATED PARTNERS AND SPONSORS, INCLUDING IN EACH CASE, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THEIR DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, VOLUNTEERS, AND AGENTS (THE "RELEASED PARTIES"), EITHER IN LAW OR IN EQUITY, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMISSIBLE BY LAW, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DAMAGES OR LOSSES CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENCE, FAULT OR CONDUCT OF ANY KIND ON THE PART OF THE RELEASED PARTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DEATH, BODILY INJURY, ILLNESS, ECONOMIC LOSS OR OUT OF POCKET EXPENSES, OR LOSS OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY, WHICH THE CONTESTANT, THEIR HEIRS, ASSIGNEES, NEXT OF KIN AND/OR LEGALLY APPOINTED OR DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVES, MAY HAVE OR WHICH MAY HEREINAFTER ACCRUE ON THE CONTESTANTS BEHALF, WHICH ARISE OR MAY HEREAFTER ARISE FROM THE CONTESTANTS PARTICIPATION WITH THE ACTIVITY.

ASSUMPTION OF THE RISK.

  • The Contestant also acknowledges and understands that the Contestant hereby knowingly assumes the risk of injury, harm and loss associated with the Activity, including any injury, harm and loss caused by the negligence, fault or conduct of any kind on the part of the Released Parties.
  • By attending, observing or participating in the Activity, the Contestant acknowledges and assumes all risks and dangers associated with the Contestant’s participation and/or attendance at the Activity, and the Contestant agrees that: (a) Sunshine and Pixie Dust LLC (b) the property or site owner of the Activity, and (c) all past, present and future affiliates, successors, assigns, employees, volunteers, vendors, partners, directors, and officers, of such entities (subsections (a) through (c), collectively, the "Released Parties"), will not be responsible for any personal injury (including death), property damage, or other loss suffered as a result of the Contestant’s participation in, attendance at, and/or observation of the Activity, regardless if any such injuries or losses are caused by the negligence of any of the Released Parties (collectively, the "Released Claims"). BY ATTENDING AND/OR PARTICIPATING IN THE ACTIVITY, THE CONTESTANT IS DEEMED TO HAVE GIVEN A FULL RELEASE OF LIABILITY TO THE RELEASED PARTIES TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.
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