November 4, 2024
Calling All Artists!
ValleyCAST is getting ready for the 12th Annual Art Palette Contest. This community Favorite event features artists of all ages and abilities who have transformed an ordinary wooden art palette into a unique work of art. Anything goes! Paint, stencil, stamp, write, cut, tissue paper, decoupage, burn, collage. Whatever inspires you to create!
Palettes must be purchased at the Heritage Gallery in Whitinsville starting November 4, 2024 while supplies lasts. There are a limited number of slots to participate in the exhibit, with 100 palettes available for purchase. These will be distributed on a first come, first served basis, so get yours now and get a head start on your creation!
Registration Information
Participants must submit a completed registration form and a $15 non-refundable submission fee when picking up a palette at the Heritage Gallery. Sorry, but we cannot hold palettes for any unregistered patrons. The Heritage Gallery will be open Mondays through Fridays from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM or by appointment. Registration forms can be downloaded below and will also be available at the gallery. Contact Mary.Laliberte@openskycs.org for more details.
Individual Registration Form: Download Here!
Multiple Palettes Registration Form: Download Here!
Categories and Prizes
Gallery guests will be invited to cast a vote for their favorite palettes from March 6, 2025 - April 4, 2025. Winners will be announced on April 9, 2025 and they will recieve cash awards!
Adults Ages 20+: 1st Place $300 | 2nd Place $200 | 3rd Place $100
Teenagers Ages 13- 19: 1st Place $100 | 2nd Place $75 | 3rd Place $50
Children Ages 12 and under: 1st Place $75 | 2nd Place $50 | 3rd Place $25
Important Dates
Palettes are available for purchase
November 4, 2024 until all 100 submissions are registered
Artwork Drop-Off
February 18 - February 21, 2025
Opening Reception
March 6, 2025 from 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Voting Ends
April 4, 2025
Winners Announced
April 9, 2025
Exhibit Ends
April 18, 2025
Artwork Pick Up
April 21 - April 23, 2025
Gallery Information
Spaulding R. Aldrich Heritage Gallery
Alternatives' Whitin Mill
50 Douglas Road, Whitinsville, MA 01588
The Art Palette Contest is sponsored in part by Jerry's Artarama!
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