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Block Party

Date & Time:

Mar 20 Mar 29

Vote for Your Favorites

This 10-day public exhibition features creations made with interlocking blocks (such as LEGO®) and artworks inspired by the block theme. Brick aficionados of all ages are participating to show off their creativity and skill while helping to raise funds for our community engagement programs serving underserved, at-risk, and marginalized audiences. Visitors can purchased votes in a variety of amounts and cast them for one or more favorite entries. Each vote purchased adds to our ability to reach more people in the community!

Extended Hours

Friday, Mar 20–Sunday, Mar 29 the Delaplaine will be open extended hours:

  • Monday–Saturday, 9–8 & Sunday, 11–5

Program Goals

  • To engage members of the community of all ages to create and enjoy fun works of art using interlocking plastic blocks as materials or inspiration.
  • To raise critical funds for the Delaplaine’s Community Engagement and public programs.

Awards

A panel of judges will select winners in the following categories:

  • Jurors Award – Best Engineered Block Project: $150
  • Jurors Award – Most Creative Block Project or Artwork: $150
  • Jurors Award – Most Inspired Artwork: $150

The project or artwork that receives the most votes will be named the People’s Choice Award Winner, receive $250 and a trophy, and have their project displayed in the May issue of Delaplaine Arts magazine, distributed to about 50,000 households and businesses, and on the Delaplaine’s social media.

Important Dates for Entrants

  • Project/Artwork Delivery: Tuesday & Wednesday, Mar 17 & 18, 9 am–7 pm
  • Jurors Award Winners Announced: Saturday, Mar 21 via Facebook
  • People’s Choice Award Winner Announced: Monday, Mar 30 via Facebook
  • Project/Artwork Pick-Up: Monday & Tuesday, Mar 30 & 31, 9 am–7 pm

Disclaimer: LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize, or endorse this program.

Block Party Submission Form

Name(Required)
Address(Required)
What are you submitting? (Please select one)(Required)
Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, pdf, Max. file size: 10 MB.
PLEASE NOTE: All image editing must be completed prior to uploading. Please ensure that all images are: properly in focus (no blurriness), saved/exported with the desired orientation, cropped to show only the artwork, and void of framing material or background that is unrelated to the artwork itself. Failure to follow these guidelines may prompt a request for the artist to resubmit their image, which could forfeit their entry.
Please list any media used. If you are creating a block sculpture, list "Block" and any other materials used, if any.
Is your submission for sale?(Required)
Signer must be age 18 or older. Check here if a parent/guardian signing for a minor.
CONDITIONS OF EXHIBITION: Artwork must be original of the artist. Artwork must not have been previously exhibited at the Delaplaine. Artwork must remain on view for the duration of the exhibition. The Delaplaine reserves the right to refuse any work for any reason. Artists are solely responsible for delivery, pick-up, and any unusual installation requirements. All artwork must be received by the Delaplaine ready to hang or install. Artworks must be fitted firmly in a frame or otherwise prepared for installation. Taut wire for hanging should be at least 1/3 distance from the top of the frame. Saw-tooth hangers or easel back frame will not be accepted. Gallery wrapped canvases should not have sides left unfinished. The Delaplaine will insure the artwork from the time of delivery until the designated pick-up time (for an amount that shall not exceed the sale price less commission). Any work left at the Delaplaine for longer than the designated pick-up dates may be disposed of at the Center’s discretion. The Delaplaine will retain a 30% commission for any works sold during the show (20% commission for Delaplaine members). Submission of an artwork constitutes permission to photograph it for publicity purposes and agreement with all conditions set forth herein. IMAGE RELEASE: In consideration of the opportunity to participate in The Delaplaine Arts Center’s (the Delaplaine) programs, exhibitions, or website, I the undersigned, hereby grant permission and license to the Delaplaine to use digital images, slides, or photographic images of my artwork sent by me to the center for publicity purposes and to include any digitalized image within printed materials or on the exhibition web page, which will be accessible by modem or internet connection. The Delaplaine may create “low resolution” digital versions of the images to conserve electronic storage space and as a possible deterrent to infringement. I agree that photographic images of artwork to be used to promote or advertise the exhibition may not be returned. I represent and warrant that I have full and unrestricted right to grant this permission, and that the identified works are original and do not infringe the copyright or any other proprietary rights of any other person. I agree that neither the Delaplaine, nor any of its directors, officers, officials, agents or employees shall bear any responsibility or liability for the infringement of my copyrights, or any other proprietary rights by third parties as a result of the availability of my artwork on the website and I will absolve the Delaplaine and its directors, officials, agents and employees from and against all claims, suits, damages, and costs arising out of or resulting from the use of the artwork and slide images provided for publicity purposes. I shall be solely responsible for securing any copyright restriction I deem necessary to protect my rights in the artwork and images.
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Delaplaine Arts Center

40 S Carroll St
Frederick, MD 21701 United States