1. All works must be the original creation of the artisits and must have been produced since January 2004.
2. Artists must be natives of or currently living in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Lousiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, or Texas.
3. Accepted pieces should be professionally presented. Framed two-dimensional pieces should not exceed 60 inches in any direction and should be appropriately matted with wires attached, ready for hanging. Neutral mats are encouraged. Three-dimensional pieces should not weigh more than what can be handled by two people and should not exceed 72 inches in any direction. No styrofoam peanuts accepted; bubble wrap is suggested.
4. Security will be provided for the duration of the exhibition. Artwork will be insured against damage from external causes, but not in excess of the specified value, while on gallery premises. To be covered by insurance, the value of the work must be stated on the Southern Drawl application form, and should not exceed selling price.
5. The artist is responsible for insurance and shipment or delivery of the artwork to and from the show. The artist is responsible for the shipping arrangements. All works including crafts must be ready to hang.
6. NEW SHIPPING PROCEDURES. It is the artist's responsibility to pre-arrange for return shipment of their artwork on the date of initial shipment to the University using the "Call Tag" system. At the close of the exhibition, the Drawl staff will pack artwork in its original packing to be picked up by the artist's chosen shipper. The University will not be responsible for arranging pick-up. There will be no COD shipment to return artwork. Again, the University will not be responsible for any artwork left past May 30, 2005.
7. NO REFUND OF SLIDE FEES WILL BE MADE.
8. Persons interested in acquiring works in the exhibition will be referred to the artist by the Southern Drawl staff. No commissions will be charged on sales.
9. Any accepted work that differs from the slide/CD may be disqualified.

ELIGIBILITY

The applicants must either be born in or currently reside in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, or Texas.

AWARDS

Best in Show......................................................................$1,000.00
Award of Excellence.(2 @ $500 each)..................................1,000.00
Spirit of the South Award........................................................400.00
Southern Humor Award (I did it and I'm glad)..........................300.00
Nine (9) Merit Awards (9 @ $200 each)..............................1,800.00
................................................................................Total ...$4,500.00

FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL:
Diane Seale at: 1-800-946-7267, ext. 2280 or
(251) 442-2280 during business hours 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Monday through Friday,
Email: UMdrawl@yahoo.com Fax: (251) 442-2300