2008 Adam Styka Art Exhibit and Sale
at the Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa in Doylestown, PA

Exhibition Dates - Aug. 30, 31, Sept. 1 and Sept. 6, 7, 2008

The Opening Preview and Reception will take place on Sunday, August 24, at 2:30 PM followed by the exhibition on Aug. 30, 31, Sept. 1 (Labor Day) and Sept. 6, 7, 2008 from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. This exhibition takes place concurrently with the Shrine's Polish Festival and Country Fair, at which time thousands visit the Shrine and have an opportunity to view and purchase the art on display.

Adam Styka, for whom this competition and exhibition is named, was a prodigiously creative painter, who came from a Polish family of internationally known artists, including his father, Jan Styka, and his brother, Tade.

Some of the paintings of the Styka family hang at the Pauline Fathers Monastery at the Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa and are on display during this exhibition. Adam Styka rests in a place of honor at the Shrine cemetery, in the Avenue of Heroes (Aleja Zasluzonych).

Eligibility

• Artists working in any medium are eligible.
  
• All works must be for sale.
  
• The Polish Heritage Society of Philadelphia retains a commission of 25% on any works sold during the show.

Schedule

• Deadline for Application: August 3, 2008

• Delivery of Works: August 16, 2008 - 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

• Preview Party and Award Ceremony: August 24, 2008 - 2:30 pm

• Exhibit Open to the Public: Aug. 30, 31, Sept. 1 (Labor Day) and Sept. 6, 7, 2008 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm

• Art Work Pick-up: Sunday, September 7, 2008 - 5:00 to 7:00 pm

For more information, kindly contact:

Marie Hejnosz
33rd Annual Adam Styka Art Exhibit and Sale
645 Renz Street
Philadelphia, PA 19128
tel: (215) 487-0221 or (215) 615-1558
e-mail: hejnoszm@uphs.upenn.edu

or

Jean Joka e-mail: jjoka@tcco.com tel: (215) 483-0193 or (215) 496-8814

There will be six cash awards;

• 1st Prize - $500
  
• 2nd Prize - $300 (ACPC Award)
  
• 3rd Prize - $200 (ACPC Award)
  
• 4th Prize - $100 Andrew and Maria Styka Award
  
• 5th Prize - Emilia Piasecka Award - $100
  
• People's Choice Award - $100

Submission Guide

• Entrants may submit no more than 3 pieces of art.

• Each piece of art must be clearly labeled with the artists name, title of work, and price.

• Entries must be prepared and ready for hanging

• All works must be for sale. The Polish Heritage Society of Philadelphia retains a 25% commission on any works sold during the show.

• A non-refundable entry fee of $25.00 must accompany entry.
  Please make checks payable to:
  Polish Heritage Society of Philadelphia
  Send checks with application to Marie Hejnosz at address given above.

• Artists must provide their own insurance for their submissions and provide a signed release form
  You may use the following Insurance Release Form

• It is understood that works submitted will remain for the duration of the exhibit and may not be withdrawn until the designated pickup date.

• All art work must be hand delivered on August 16, 2008 between the hours of 10 am and 4 pm to:
  National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa
  (Wyszynski Hall)
  Ferry Road, Beacon Hill
  Doylestown, PA 18901
  

• DO NOT MAIL any art work to the Shrine

Fill out the following Entry Form (or a facsimile):

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