The Big Chair Project Art Show - What's in a Chair?

In October, 2011, Manitou Springs was the site of the largest artwork ever created in the Pikes Peak Region using only chairs borrowed from the community.  The artwork is now a celebrated part of Manitou's history.  Join the BAC in a commemorative art exhibit on the them of the chair.

The BAC is accepting Chair Project inspired art and art on a chair theme to fill the BAC galleries from March 2-31, 2012.

Accepting art in all categories and levels for a flat $5 entry fee per piece*.  Open to anyone.

Make a chair, paint a chair, draw a chair, sculpt a chair, photograph a chair, write about a chair, act with a chair, play music in a chair, dance with a chair, sing about a chair, video a chair, or just be creative with the idea of a chair!

Awards and prizes for Best 2D and 3D, Most Original, Best Craftsmanship, Most Expressive, Best in Show and more will be announced at the free public opening reception on March 2.

The exhibit will also feature the official photos of the installation by project photographers Billie Allor, Phil Barnett, Mary Berger, Brenda Biondo, Lilian Critchlow, Carol Dass, Jack Elder, Bradley Flora, Cas Foste, Charles Knoeckel, Heather Oelklaus and Bill Young, artwork created by students from Manitou Springs and the surrounding area, and much more.

 *All artwork must be ready to display and the BAC reserves the right to exclude art it deems unsuitable.

Deadline for Submissions is February 24, 2012

Send digital images or descriptions to Liz@thebac.org with "Chair Art" in the subject line.

For more information call Liz at (719) 685-1861 or visit www.thebac.org or manitouchairproject.org