Find an old bike and get creative!
September 9 - September 29, 2018
Across Bedford, VA
Art will be on display at the Bower Center through the Bedford's Finest Fare on September 9th.
There will also be a map of locations for each bike up until Bedford Parks and Rec Dept's Taste of the Trails event September 29th, then they will be relocated to: Falling Creek Park, 1257 County Farm Rd, Bedford, VA 24523 and up for auction.
AUGUST 30
Entry forms due
SEPT 7/8
Dates to deliver art to Bower Center Fri/Sat noon-3pm
SEPT 9
Award presentations & comments - 6pm (1st: $200, 2nd: $100, 3rd: $50) at Bedford’s Finest Fare Bower Center
SEPT 29
Silent Auction will be conducted on Saturday, from
10 a.m.–1 p.m. at Bedford Parks and Rec’s
Taste of the Trails at Falling Creek Park, 1257 County Farm Rd, Bedford VA. Art bikes will be sold to the highest bidder with the proceeds benefiting Bower Center for the Arts.
WHO CAN ENTER?
The exhibition is open to individuals, groups, clubs, or individuals who may collectively want to enter an artsy bike.
Work must be original in concept and design.
Use a bike which at one time was functional and
transform it. Suggestions include: applied images, mixed media, paint, mosaiced with tiles or found objects. Bikes may be created as a fine art piece or may continue to be utilitarian.
TYPES OF BIKES ELIGIBLE:
Tricycle, Bicycle (youth/ adult size), Unicycle, Tandem,
or Vintage
ENTRIES DUE AUGUST 30th
Cash Prizes
1st $200, 2nd $100, 3rd $50
Download the Entry Form here for more information.
Please print and mail your entry form to:
Bower Center for the Arts,
305 N Bridge St, Bedford VA 24523
Or email to: