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1. Tree Cutting Ceremony – Saturday, November 7, 2009.

2. Event site opens at 7:30 a.m. Musical entertainment begins at 8:30 a.m. Ceremony begins at 9:00 a.m. and will end by 12:00 noon.

3.Event will have Apache Crown Dancers, Apache Blessing and music. The tree will be cut and placed onto a transport trailer.

4. Event is open to the public.

5. Location site is on the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests.

6. Location of tree is near Alpine, Arizona approximately 5 miles due west.

7. Parking and Shuttle service to ceremony site at junction of FS Road 249 & FS Road 276.

8. Free shuttle service is about 10 minutes to site. Shuttle stop location to the site requires a short walk to the viewing area.

9. Guests are encouraged to wear appropriate walking footwear and warm weather clothing.

10. Maps and more information available at www.CapitolChristmasTree2009.org

Friday, October 2, 2009, 5:30 • 8:00pm
Award Ceremony begins at 6:30pm
Executive Tower Lobby, Arizona State Capitol
1700 W. Washington, Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Exhibition Dates: October 1 – 30, 2009

A juried exhibition of Arizona artwork celebrating the Arizona Christmas Tree destined for the Nation’s Capitol in 2009. Hosted by Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests, Arizona Commission on the Arts and Arizona Art Alliance.

Cast your vote for the Viewer’s Choice Award!
Online Voting: September 24 through October 1, 2009
www.azarts.gov/voting.htm

All Arizonans are invited to select a work of art distinguished for its quality artistic approach to the US Capitol Christmas Tree theme, “Arizona’s Gift from the Grand Canyon State.”

Make it a First Friday Event!
For information on Artlink Shuttle service to the State Capitol on October 2, 2009 please visit: www.artlinkphoenix.com/

Musical Performance with Jen Ben and Byron Fenix, featuring an experimental collaboration between cello and turntable. Light appetizers and refreshments from FEZ.

For more information, contact Adriana Gallego, Visual Arts Director, Arizona Commission on the Arts, 602.771 .6530 or agallego@azarts.gov.

Award Ceremony begins at 6:30pm

Executive Tower Lobby, Arizona State Capitol

1700 W. Washington, Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Exhibition Dates: October 1 – 30, 2009

A juried exhibition of Arizona artwork celebrating the Arizona Christmas Tree destined for the Nation’s Capitol in 2009. Hosted by Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests, Arizona Commission on the Arts and Arizona Art Alliance.

Cast your vote for the Viewer’s Choice Award!

Online Voting: September 24 through October 1, 2009

http://www.azarts.gov/voting.htm

All Arizonans are invited to select a work of art distinguished for its quality artistic approach to the US Capitol Christmas Tree theme, “Arizona’s Gift from the Grand Canyon State.”

Make it a First Friday Event!

For information on Artlink Shuttle service to the State Capitol on October 2, 2009 please visit: http://www.artlinkphoenix.com/

Musical Performance with Jen Ben and Byron Fenix, featuring an experimental collaboration between cello and turntable. Light appetizers and refreshments from FEZ.

For more information, contact Adriana Gallego, Visual Arts Director, Arizona Commission on the Arts, 602.771 .6530 or agallego@azarts.gov.

Received By Deadline: Monday, September 7, 2009

Program Description

Every year since 1970, a Christmas tree has been presented
to the United States Congress from a national forest and is known as “The People’s Tree”. This year, for the first time, the tree will be a gift from Arizona.

In honor of this occasion, the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests, Arizona Commission on the Arts, and Arizona Art Alliance have collaborated to host a statewide, juried art exhibition to select an official artwork to represent the 2009 National Capitol Christmas Tree (CCT).

Traditionally, the official CCT artwork is presented to the Chief of the Forest Service and will hang in their office for one year. The artwork will ultimately be exhibited in “The Tree Gallery” adjacent to the Chief of the Forest Service’s office in the Yates Building, as part of the national permanent collection featuring previous CCT winners.

Theme

“Arizona’s Gift from the Grand Canyon State” Artists are encouraged to consider the theme to conceptualize the vision of a 65+ foot tall Arizona Christmas Tree destined for the Nation’s Capitol.

Eligibility and Guidelines

• Open to all Arizona artists, at least 18 years of age.
• Any 2-D medium may be used (including but not
  limited to: acrylics, oil, watercolor, textile, metals, photography, stained glass, etc.).
• Finished artwork should be between 25-35 inches high by 20-30 inches wide.
• Finished artwork may be framed or unframed, but must be designed to hang on a wall.

How to Apply

• Received By Deadline: Monday, September 7, 2009
• Submit high quality digital image of artwork: jpg format /4×6 inches minimum/300dpi
• Image file name: LastName_FirstName_Title.jpg
• Entry form available online at: www.azartalliance.com
• Digital image and entry form may be emailed to:

CapitolChristmasTree2009@azartalliance.com

Subject heading should read: “Christmas Tree Art”

-or-

CD with image and entry form may be mailed to:

Christmas Tree Art, Arizona Art Alliance

10810 N. Tatum Blvd., #102-264, Phoenix, AZ 85028

Review Process

A panel of jurors will review submissions and select artwork for the
Capitol Christmas Tree Exhibition at the Arizona State Capitol during the
month of October. Exhibited artworks will be eligible for the following:

Awards of Distinction

• “Arizona’s Gift Award.” Selected by the jury panel. The official
  CCT artwork will be displayed throughout Arizona, traveling with
  the Christmas tree on route to Washington, DC. Artwork will
  hang in the Office of the Chief of the Forest Service for one
  year and ultimately become part of the permanent collection
  at “The Tree Gallery” in Washington, DC. Artist will be
  honored at Capitol Christmas Tree festivities in Phoenix during
  the month of November.
• “Viewers’ Choice.” Viewers will be invited to vote in person or
  online for their favorite artwork on display. Artwork will be
  displayed throughout Arizona traveling alongside the Capitol
  Christmas tree. Artist will be honored at Capitol Christmas
  Tree festivities in Phoenix during the month of November.
  Artwork will hang in Arizona State Governor’s Office,
  becoming part of the State of Arizona’s permanent collection.
• “Holiday Greeting Cards.”A selection of artworks will be
  reproduced on note or holiday cards and sold to raise funds
  for the project. Information about the artist will be printed on
  the back of the cards.

Capitol Christmas Tree 2009 Juried Art Exhibit

Executive Tower Lobby, Arizona State Capitol
1700 W. Washington, Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Exhibition Dates: October 1 – 30, 2009

We will set the stage for you, giving you history of the tree, the process, pictures of the cutting, the transporting of the tree and the need for hundreds of volunteers it takes to make the tree move from the State of Arizona to Washington, DC.

There are plenty of roles to fill and we are anxious to have individuals, groups, sponsors and all Arizonians get involved at any level or capacity to make this a truly spectacular undertaking.  Take a look around the site to find out more…

Saturday, November 7, 2009
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
8:30 a.m. musical entertainment begins
Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest
Near Alpine, Arizona

For a map and directions to this event and information about
Arizona’s Gift to the United States Congress
please visit the official website

www.CapitolChristmasTree2009.org

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