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By Blacksburg Regional Art Association On July 31, 2008 at 2:05 PM
REQUIREMENTS TO REQUEST AN EXHIBITION:
1. Be a current BRAA paid member (for 2008) and continue paid membership in 2009.
2. Be an approved BRAA Exhibiting Artist (for procedures for becoming one see
Exhibiting artist approval procedures
3. Currently have a volunteer position for BRAA and continue with or volunteer for a new position in 2009 OR pay the additional BRAA Exhibiting Artist Fee -- we would really prefer you volunteer : ) Email Larry Mitchell to become a volunteer (drldmm@comcast.net).

PROCEDURES FOR REQUESTING AN EXHIBITION:
1. Contact the respective gallery coordinator with a copy to me, the Community Galleries Program Coordinator (patriciabevan@mac.com)
2. Indicate the exhibition slot that you would like to have (you may request a total of two slots for 2009 but the requests must be for two different galleries. (For two different galleries send two different emails, please.)
3. Indicate what BRAA volunteer position you currently have and what position you anticipate for 2009 OR indicate that you have paid the BRAA Exhibiting Artist Fee for 2008 and whether you will pay the fee for 2009 or will volunteer.

NOTE: Slots are assigned on a first-come-first-served basis, so the sooner you apply, the better chance you will have of getting your requested exhibition slot(s). You will be notified by email if you have received a slot(s). You also can check www.braa.arts.bev.net/galleries/09-galleries.html to view the community gallery slots as they are filled.

NOTE: The gallery installation and removal dates are approximately the 15th of January, July, and October, 2009. Exception: Mill Mountain Coffee and Tea is on a 6-week schedule beginning on December 15, 2008 and ending December 15, 2009. 

Mill Mountain 2008 Exhibition Schedule:
Jan 4 - Feb 15
Feb 15 - Mar 22
Mar 22 - May 3
May 3 - Jun 14
Jun 14 - Jul 26
Jul 26 - Sep 13 (7 weeks)
Sep 13 - Oct 25
Oct 26 - Dec 6
Dec 6 - Jan 17

COMMUNITY GALLERIES:
Blacksburg Library
Coordinator: Delbert Jones (dejones@vt.edu)
Recommend 8 to 12 paintings, any size, but medium to large pieces show best

LL Brown Insurance
Coordinator: Pat Bevan (patriciabevan@mac.com)
Recommend 20 - 24 paintings, any size

Mill Mountain Coffee and Tea
Coordinator: Marie Collier (marieisart@comcast.net)
*Please let Marie know which specific slot you want
Recommend 15 to 20 pieces, any size

New River Valley Community Services
Coordinator: Pat Bevan (patriciabevan@mac.com)
Recommend 20 or more pieces, any size (this may change as establishment is being remodeled)

See Mark Optical
Coordinator: Delbert Jones (dejones@vt.edu)
Recommend 8 to 12 pieces, small or medium

StellarOne Bank, Blacksburg (formerly FNB Bank)
Coordinator: Delbert Jones (dejones@vt.edu)
Recommend 12 pieces, any size

StellarOne Bank, Christiansburg (formerly FNB Bank)
Coordinator: Delbert Jones (dejones@vt.edu)
Recommend 15 or more pieces, any size

StellarOne Bank Central Office (formerly FNB Bank)
Coordinator: Delbert Jones (dejones@vt.edu)
Recommend 8 to 10 paintings, any size, but medium to large pieces show best

VTLS, Inc. Headquarters
Coordinator: Maxine Lyons (lyons@vt.edu) and
Recommend about 40 - 50 pieces depending upon size, medium to large show best (two floors)

Zeppoli's Restaurant
Coordinator: Lucy Ng (lucymng@hotmail.com)
Recommend 12 to 13 large works, more smaller works - can be grouped when hung

Don't forget to copy all requests for exhibition slots to me - Pat - at patriciabevan@mac.com.
2009 will be a great exhibition year!

Regards,

Pat Bevan
Community Galleries Program Coordinator