UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS ARTS OPEN

The 3^rd annual, University Heights Arts Open (UHAO) is a free self guided tour of the arts. The weekend event showcases the works of new as well as celebrated artists, playwrights, performers and musicians from the San Diego region enlivening the University Heights community. The event spans a 2 mile radius incorporating businesses, schools, churches, theaters, and a shuttle tour of over twenty artist studios in the area.

The event is presented by the non profit organization, University Heights Art Association in partnership with the Birney Academy of International Studies, the University Heights Community Development Corporation, the University Heights Community Association, Boulevard Business Improvement Association, and the Swedenborgian Church of San Diego. The UHAO is committed to broadening its artistic and cultural offerings to provide a diverse and exciting physical environment, enhance the quality of life, encourage dialogue and learning, and influence the area’s economic growth.

A primary objective of the UHAO is to provide an affordable event for artists to showcase their works as well as offering a wide range of artistic expression, varied talent and cultural context for visitors.

A complimentary color brochure of the UHAO exhibits —including photos of artwork, some artists’ biographies and a walking/trolley tour map will be produced and available to visitors. The map will include a schedule listing times and locations of the performances and readings by the diverse collection of musicians, performers and writers. Birney Academy of International Studies will host an exhibition of their student’s artworks created as a result of the UHAA workshops and will feature chalk art and children’s activities. The joint use field at Park Blvd and Meade will house San Diego artists that do not live in University Heights. Free shuttle service will assist the visitors on their tour throughout the day.

Presented by the University Heights Art Association, in partnership with Birney Academy of International Studies, Swedenborgian Church of San Diego, UH Community Association, UHCDC, El Cajon Blvd Business Improvement Association, Diversionary Theatre and the Athenaeum.

Sponsored by Realtor Mary Anne Stevens, University Heights Community Association, University Heights Community Development Corporation and Smart Levels Media.

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ENTRY FEE
There is a $25 entry fee (not refundable) for up to five slides, prints or digital image files. Make your check or money order, payable to University Heights Art Association (100% of fee goes toward event advertising). Artists who wish to pay by credit card may do so by clicking here. Or go to the uharts website, www.uharts.org and click on Donate. Please be sure to print the transaction page and include it with your entry or copy and email.

Artists not exhibiting in businesses or community centers will be given one of the spots available on the joint use field at Park Blvd and Meade Ave.
Each exhibitor will be provided a space measuring a minimum of 11’ by 11’. Artists are to provide their own display booth, racks and/or tables in order to display their work in an outdoor environment. No electricity will be available. No gas or oil generators will be permitted. Appropriate weighting systems for the tents must be used. Most areas are exposed to the sun.

Sales

Artists are responsible for California Sales and Income Tax. Suggested 10% donation paid to University Heights Art Association.

RETURN OF MATERIALS
A Self-Addressed-Stamped-Envelope (SASE) must be included for the return of materials. Ensure that your materials fit easily inside your return envelope and you have sufficient postage. (We will not be responsible for insufficient postage or unfitting envelopes.) Works without SASE or paid return cost will be shredded to protect the entrants’ copyrights.

NOTIFICATION
Artists will be notified of acceptance by July 15, 2008. Notification will be made solely by email. Therefore, please be sure to deactivate your spam-blocker by saving this email address judy@uharts.org.

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ENTRY FORM
Submission for these exhibitions will constitute agreement on the part of the artists to the terms listed in the prospectus

This information can be available to the public on the map/program, and in the UH arts website

I have the following skills that could benefit:_________________________________

ceramic, collage, books, digital, drawing, fiber/textile, furniture, glass/mosaic, graphic design, installation, mixed media, painting, photography, pottery, fine printmaking, sculpture, other_________

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Remember to enclose:
□ Visuals
□ Entry Form
□ SASE
□ Entry fee payable to University Heights Art Association

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ART ROCKS!

In celebration of the Arts and University Heights 120th anniversary, artists will turn large river rocks (which are the neighborhoods signature building element) into works of art to be displayed at the 3rd annual UH ARTS OPEN. The smooth river stones make a fitting natural canvas and medium for the creativity and variety of artists.

The ART ROCKS! art pieces will make their first public appearance on the August 15th preview party at Swedenborg Hall along with other representative pieces of participating artists. Artists can keep their rocks when the Preview party ends in order to be included in their body of work on display at their Open Studios. The ART ROCKS! project is intended as a fund raiser for University Heights 2008 UH Arts OPEN, and so UHAA will cheerfully accept any free-will donation from contributing artists.

Artists wishing to participate in transforming a river rock into a (new) work of art should submit images or ideas to artrocks@uharts.org by June 15th. Once selected, the 20 artists will be contacted by June 30th.

Carla Friedrich, Project Chair

Email: artrocks@uharts.org

University Heights Art Association

P.O. Box 33030

San Diego CA 92163

To view last years project click here