I would appreciate it if you would pass this info on to any artists that you might know..............................

Art Exhibit & Competition open to artists 18 & over
The competition is specifically for the John Bull Steam Engine, but the exhibit part of the show is focused on The Era of Steam.....Any subject relating to the era of the hey day of steam power.

I would greatly appreciate the input & promotion of the show. We have partnered with The Hicksville Chamber of Commerce to help them build a non-working "model" of the FIRST steam engine brought to the United States from England in 1831. It will be placed in Kennedy Plaza in Hicksville when it is completed.

Percentage of the proceeds from the show will be donated to the Hicksville Chamber of Commerce TRAIN CAMPAIGN.

Hope to hear from some of you soon. Thank You in advance.


The John Bull Art Competition
Non-refundable $5 entry fee
Submissions should represent the 1831 John Bull Steam Engine All entries should include a brief description.
No images of a questionable nature will be accepted .
Any 2-D medium will be considered. NO PHOTOGRAPHY will be accepted in this part of the exhibition. All work should be framed, matted and wired for hanging or on a display stand. Maximum Image size 20”x30” - Maximum Frame size 30”x40”.
Works will be judged by the public. Voting will take place online and by mail with ballots available in various Hicksville locations & will run from June 11,2006 through July 4,2006, with the winner announced at The Hicksville Summer Street Fair on Sunday, July 16, 2006.
Gift Certificates will be awarded to winners in various categories.
Please mark if your piece is for sale and the value. If sold, 20% of the sale price will be paid to Hicksville Train Campaign The John Bull Project.
Work must be available for the duration of the Exhibit
Finished works will be accepted from Sunday, May 28 through Saturday, June 3, 2006 location TBD.

Tribute to Steam Exhibit
Non-refundable $10 entry fee for up to three (3) entries
Submissions should represent the era of steam powered trains All entries should include a brief description of the work.
No images of a questionable nature will be accepted .
Any 2-D medium will be considered. Photography will be accepted in this part of the exhibition. All work should be framed, matted and wired for hanging or on a display stand. Maximum Image size 20”x30” - Maximum Frame size 30”x40”.
Please mark if your piece is for sale and the value. If sold, 20% of the sale price will be paid to Hicksville Train Campaign The John Bull Project.

For an application go to: debbydoll.com or E-mail tag@debbydoll.com

"TRAIN CAMPAIGN" Model Train Show- June 11, 2006, proceeds to benefit Hicksville Chamber of Commerce Train Campaign to erect a replica "John Bull" locomotive static display in Kennedy Park.

Show will be held at:
Hicksville Community Center
28 West Carl Street, Hicksville
For more information: CALL- 433-4444 Trainville Hobby Depot 535 South Broadway Hicksville
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For more info about The Artist Group contact debbydoll.com

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