Calling all local artists! The South Carolina Wildlife Federation (SCWF) is launching a state-wide art contest to design the menu art for one of their upcoming events: “Forks, Knives, and Spoonbills: A Dinner Celebrating Conservation.” The dinner series partners with local chefs all over the state to create culinary dining experiences themed around imperiled species of birds.
Columbia 2020 “Forks, Knives, and Spoonbills” menu art by Joanne DeLuca
The art contest will focus on the menu for the now postponed Greenville event, originally scheduled for March 28th at Passerelle Bistro.
Local artists are encouraged to submit their design (in any medium) reflecting all of the birds used in the menu from Passerelle Bistro’s Executive Chef, Jenifer Rogers:
Red Headed Woodpecker: Smoked Hickory Broth, Quail Egg in Brioche Bird’s Nest, Fried Parsnip, Candied Walnuts
Roseate Spoonbill: Head on Prawn, Candied Candy Stripe Radish, Pickled Rhubarb, Ginger Saffron Emulsion
Bobolink: Anson Mills Farro, Butternut Squash Custard, Wild Mushroom, Pearl Onion, Bacon Tomato Jam, Pea Shoots
Eastern Towhee: Tea Brined & Acorn Breaded Rabbit Leg, Meyer Lemon, Mulberry Gastrique, Acorn Romesco
Scarlet Tanager: Blackened Venison, Sweet Potato Gnocchi, Cranberry & Blood Orange Gel, Deconstructed Arugula Pesto, Pine Nuts, Parmesan Crisp
Baltimore Oriole: Dark Chocolate Cannoli, Persimmon & Orange Filling, Black Cherry Ice Cream, Confit Cherry
You, the Artist
You must submit the Contest Entry Form (click on button below). You can print a copy of the form and mail it to SCWF or submit it via email to SCWF.
*Note: Contestants, by their entry, agree that the South Carolina Wildlife Federation may publish their art in SCWF publications or use on the SCWF website. Credits will be given when images are used.
Eligibility
Artists must be residents in South Carolina, there is no age restriction or registration fee. Artwork must contain all six of the birds represented on the menu. SCWF employees or board members or their immediate family members are not eligible.
Artists must sign the entry form to be eligible and all signatures must be original. Electronic signatures are acceptable.
Sizing: Artwork submitted can be vertical or horizontal. It will be printed on a card that is 5.5” X 8.5” This is the size of one half of a standard piece of computer paper folded from top to bottom.
Judging
The judges are made up of the SCWF staff. Decisions of the judges are final. Notification will be sent by e-mail after judging is complete.
Beaufort 2020 “Forks, Knives, and Spoonbills” menu art by Shannon Leigh Keenan
Prizes
The winner’s art will be featured on the menu at the Greenville “Forks, Knives, and Spoonbills” event. They will also have a choice of accepting a $100 cash prize or two tickets to the rescheduled event ($200 value).
Note regarding event tickets: There is a vegan option available at the event. Alcohol pairings are included with the meal, so event participants need to be 21 years of age or older.
Dates
Entries must be postmarked no later than 11:59 pm on April 15th. Winners will be notified by May 1st. All art submitted will be posted online.
Where to Send Entries:
SCWF Art Contest
455 St. Andrews Road, Suite B1
Columbia, SC 29210
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Send electronically to: mail@scwf.org
**Although care will be taken with submitted material, the South Carolina Wildlife Federation will not be responsible for damage or loss of art. Photos of the artwork submitted via email are greatly encouraged.
Now that we've got all that straight...get out there and make some great art! Good luck!
Questions? Contact SCWF at (803) 256-0670 or mail@scwf.org.