Art Show

Rod of Iron festival Art Show Web Gallery

Images in the gallery are intended as imagery to inspire artists on the subject of the 2nd Amendment. Most images are not intended for sale and may not reflect the aesthetics of the founders of the festival.

In respect to artistic expression, submitted art work can be judged and sold at artists request, prizes are awarded by independent jurors.The web gallery prospectus draws inspiration from artists, commentators, activists, politicians etc. In respect to fair notice, likeness of individuals may or may not have been obtained and have come from the public domain. We believe in the artistic discretion of artists first amendment right of self expression. If necessary we will consider art worthiness based on fair review.

Download a pdf of the Art Show Rules

Rules and Information

All artwork must be registered online in order to participate. All artwork registered will be displayed in an online gallery. Simply register, pay the fee, and then upload 1-3 images per person for the contest. These images must be uploaded by October 5, 2024. No late entries will be accepted.

Age Groups: (Please include age when registering)

Youth (age 6-16) or
Adult (16 and up)

To submit physical artwork to be displayed at the Art Show Tent during the festival, ship to below address by October 11, 2024 or bring artwork to Art Show Tent by October 12, 2024 by 10am.

Art Show/Contest
Tommy Gun Warehouse
105 Kahr Ave, Greeley, PA 18425

Please indicate on the entry form if you are bringing your work the morning of the show October 12th.

Artwork needs to be delivered to the art show tent no later than 10am October 12th.
Works can be picked up at the end of the event on Sunday, October 13th, 2024. To have works shipped back after the show, return address & postage included at time of drop off for shipping is required.

Artwork 2D (paintings, drawings or pictures) must be matted in a protective sleeve. If art piece(s) (sculptures, etc.) are 3D, they must be able to be hung for display. This is the responsibility of the participant.

Artwork must include:

  • Title, size, medium(s) and price for each artwork or please put NFS for Not For Sale.
  • Images for upload should be approximately 1 MB and easily viewed in a 1920x1080 pixels format.
  • Entry Fee (includes three pieces of artwork):
    Youth: $5
    Adult $10

Pick up/ Shipping art piece back after festival:
If at the festival, please pick up your work by 6pm on Sunday, October 13th.

If work needs to be shipped back to you: Return address and postage need to be included at the time of drop off, or when the art piece is shipped to Tommy Gun Warehouse.

*Disclaimer: Any unclaimed artwork becomes property of Rod of Iron Freedom Festival to use or sell.

Submission Procedure

For both the Online Gallery and the Event Show:

  1. Click on the Registration & Upload tab on  the left hand side of this page.    
  2. Choose your age group and click :"Pay Now"  
  3. Complete the required fields and upload your image(s)

Online Gallery

All submitted artwork will be displayed in the online gallery for a year.

Online Gallery commission of sales is 15%.

Shipping of work sold from the ROIFF online gallery is the responsibility of the artist.

If participants would not like for their artwork to be displayed after the festival is over, please note this on your entry form.

Liability

The art show does not provide insurance for loss or damage, Work is presented for exhibition and sale at the artist's own risk. The art show will take due and reasonable care to prevent damage or loss to all works. The art show will not be liable for any loss or damage.

Schedule

October 5, 2024
End Of Registration & Online Submissions
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October 12, 2024
Artwork to be at the art tent by 10am.
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October 13, 2024
Art Contest Award Ceremony at 5:30pm; End Of Show & Work Pickup by 6pm at Art Tent.
Prizes & Art Sales
First, Second, and Third prizes will be awarded for each show.
Sales commission on work sold at the festival - 15%. Proceeds to go to supporting future Rod of Iron Freedom Festivals and Art Shows.

Best in Show: $300
Adult Group:
1st: $200
2nd:$150
3rd: $100
Youth Group:
1st: $100
2nd: $75
3rd: $50

Schedule

  • October 1, 2023
    End Of Registration & Online Submissions
  • October 7, 2023
    Artwork to be at art tent by 10am.
  • October 8th, 2023
    Art Contest Award Ceremony at 5:30pm; End Of Show & Work Pickup by 6pm at Art Tent.

Prizes & Art Sales

First, Second, and Third prizes will be awarded for each show.

Sales commission on work sold at the festival - 50%. Proceeds to go to Second Amendment Foundation. Donated works or works left at Festival show will be sold at silent auction, proceeds to go to S.A.F.

Best in Show: $300

Adult Group:

1st: $200

2nd:$150

3rd: $100

Youth Group:

1st: $100

2nd: $75

3rd: $50



Submission Procedure

  1. Register online
  2. Pay entry fee
  3. Upload image (Please submit a photo for online and artworks that will be at the event show)
  4. For Event Show only: Deliver work to Tommy Gun Warehouse by the date listed on the Rules & Info tab.

Important: Artworks must be registered online with an image (jpg) uploaded by October 5, 2024. A maximum of 3 works can be submitted per artist.

Submission of artwork must include - Title, size, medium, and price (or NSF for “Not for sale”) for each artwork.‍

Images should be approximately 1 MB and easily viewed in a 1920 x 1080 pixels format.

When checking out, please provide the artist's name in the comment field so we can match it with your entry.


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If you have any issue uploading contact Rod Cameron: livewire@ptd.net