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 1st Annual For the Love of Turtles Art Show

Benefitting 

The mission of the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center is the conservation and preservation of all species of marine turtles, both in the water and on the beach. We accomplish this through the rescue, care, and the release of sick and injured sea turtles, public education regarding the plight of sea turtles and the threat of their extinction, and learning opportunities for students of biology, wildlife conservation, and veterinary medicine from around the world. A nonprofit organization, we view our work as a privilege and are honored to work with these magnificent creatures.  

2021 Spring Art Exhibition and Sale 

VIP NIGHT, Tickets required March 12th 6-8pm (Found under Events Tab)

MARCH 13 – 21, 2021 Open to Public art exhibition and sale

Saturday March 20th 6-8pm, Artists Party,  Winners announced 

Meet The Judges!

Judge 1, The Artist Perspective, Todd Carignan

Carignan teaches at Museum School at Cameron Art Museum with special focus on portraiture, figurative and landscapes. Carignan also teaches at DREAMS of Wilmington, a non-profit after-school arts education program for children. He has won multiple awards and has art in collections all over the US and internationally.  You can find him painting across India, Vietnam and the US or in his studio at ArtWorks Art Village in Wilmington, NC.

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Community Involvement and Awards:

Azalea Festival, Official Artist, 2020

Oil Painters of America, Eastern Regional Show, Animal Award of Excellence, 2019

Oil Painters of America, Juried Member

Portrait Society of America, Member

North Carolina Silver Arts Festival, Judge 2016

Wilmington Art Association, Spring Art Show, Fine Arts Judge, 2015

Judge 2, The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue & Rehabilitation Center Choice, Director Kathy Zagzebski

About Kathy

The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center
Announces New Executive Director

The KBSTRRC Board of Directors and Staff are pleased to welcome our new Executive Director, Kathy Zagzebski. Clearly, no one person will ever be able to fill the very large footprint of our Founder and current Executive Director, Jean Beasley. But after more than four decades in the “turtle business” Jean is retiring this spring to spend much of each year with her family in Tennessee.
Kathy has over twenty-six years of experience working with stranded marine animals not only on our NC coast but also on the beaches of Georgia, California, Hawaii and Massachusetts, where she was the Executive Director and President of the National Marine Life Center in Buzzards Bay. This winter she had the monumental task of admitting, caring for and relocating over two-hundred cold stun turtles, several of which are now receiving further treatment in our hospital.
Kathy: “I'm excited to join the fabulous team at the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center. I feel honored to carry forward Karen Beasley's dream and Jean Beasley's wonderful legacy. It's such a privilege to help sick and injured sea turtles recover so they can be released back to their ocean home!”

Judge 3, You!,  Peoples Choice Award 

We will collect votes for favorites throughout the event and announce a people's choice award

 Hosted by

Going Local Gallery

Show Prospectus

Key Dates and Times

January 16 : Registration opens. Applications available at:

 https://forms.gle/1vxyiSrX5DnxFkB29.

March 10, 5 pm : Deadline for submissions

March 10-12: Drop off artwork at Going Local

March 12 :Opening VIP night Reception and Live Facebook     Show and Sale, Announcement of Winners

March 14,  12 pm – 6 pm : Exhibition and Sale open to public

March 15-18,  11 am – 6 pm :  Exhibition and Sale open to public

March 19-20,  11 am –7 pm : Exhibition and Sale open to public

March 20th, 6-8pm Artists Party, , Announcement of Winners

March 21st All sold artwork can be picked up by buyers.

March  22-24, 11am – 6 pm : Pick up unsold  artwork for all artists

Exhibit Guidelines 

• There is an entry fee of $25 for first participating work and $20 for each additional entry up to 3 total entries  category (2D/3D). 

• The event runs from 6pm March 12th (VIP Night) Public opening March 13th 11am until 6pm March 21st during regular gallery hours of operation. Sold artwork must remain in the show until March 21st.  Unsold artwork must remain in the show until the designated time for checkout  March 22-24..  

• All artists must have their work delivered to Going Local Gallery  during the  designated drop-off times.

• 2D artwork will be hung by the  installation committee. The utmost care and professionalism will be taken to  ensure the safe handling of artwork.  

• Placement of 3D artwork will be supervised and assisted by the  installation committee.  • Upon check-in, 2D artwork must be ready for hanging. No saw-tooth hangers allowed. 

• Going Local Gallery will not be held liable for any  artwork. 

• An identification label must appear on the back (2D work) or bottom (3D) of each piece of artwork.  Each label must include the artist’s name, title of work, medium, and sale price. ALL will make labels (removable  and/or wall) to display on or next to the work at the exhibition.  

• All artwork must be for sale. Sales will be handled by Going Local Gallery and be subject to a 45% Commission   (20% Donation and 25% Venue)

Category Requirements 

2D Artwork Guidelines: 

• All art must be the original work of the artist. 

• 2D art can include watercolors, acrylics, oils, pastels, alcohol inks, resin, drawings, photography, mixed media, metal arts, glass, ceramics and fiber art. 

• All 2D artwork must be framed or gallery wrapped, wired, and be ready to hang. 

• Artwork including the frame may not exceed 48” in width or 48” in height. 

• We are offering a limited number of bin work spaces (no more than one per artist) to allow for additional sales opportunities for an additional charge of $10. The bin must be  supplied by the artist. Please indicate on the registration form if you are interested in having additional bin work.  Floor space is limited. 

• Each 2D artist may submit up to 3 pieces of original artwork. Please submit your application with artist bio by March 1, 2021, at  https://forms.gle/1vxyiSrX5DnxFkB29.

• Artwork will be hung by a team of trained volunteers. Remember: Include the frame in your measurements. 

3D Artwork Guidelines: 

• 3D artists may submit up to 3 pieces of original artwork. 

• 3D art can include pottery, woodworking, fiber arts (i.e. silk dying, weaving, felting, and art quilting), fused and  stained glass, sculpture, metal art, and multimedia. 

• Pottery must be hand-built or thrown. Pieces made from ceramic molds will not be accepted

. • Large freestanding 3D art (sculptures) will be considered  as space allows (please contact us if you wish to display a larger piece at goinglocalnc@gmail.com or 910-742-3319

• With guidance from trained volunteers, artists will place 3D art on  table, column and shelf displays   

2D Bin Art: 

• Limit one bin per artist. 

• Bin art may include original 2D work and/or reproductions labeled as such.  

• Each bin may contain a maximum of 20 pieces. Work must be contained within the bin and allow for easy access  to the viewer. For example, a 1” thick canvas may necessitate a reduced number of pieces. 

• 2D art needs to be in a 24” wide (medium sized) black canvas floor bin provided by the artist. • 2D bin artwork must be backed with foam core or mat board and protected by shrink-wrap or acetate bag. 

• A complete listing of bin art must be submitted by March 12, 2021, on the inventory form that you will  receive after you are registered for  the show.  

Submission Directions 

• Complete the applicable registration form.• If you have questions, please email goinglocalnc@gmail.com

Registration form: https://forms.gle/1vxyiSrX5DnxFkB29