The Land Conservancy seeks artists for ninth annual Art of the Land benefit

The Land Conservancy, a member-based nonprofit dedicated to preserving natural, scenic and agricultural lands in McHenry County, is calling for artists to submit their work to the ninth annual "Art of the Land" art show and fundraiser held at the Starline Factory in Harvard from 6:30 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Sept. 22-23.

Since 2009, Art of the Land has raised more than $100,000 to support TLC's land preservation work in McHenry County. Thirty percent of the proceeds from art sold is retained by TLC.

Artists' work must be consistent with the theme of "art that reflects and is inspired by the local landscape and all that it provides. Accepted mediums include original artwork, painting, drawing and other hanging art, photography, limited edition prints, ceramics, glass, sculptural pieces, basketry, fiber, paper, metal and wood. The Best of Show award is $250 while second and third place are $100 each.

There is jury fee of $25 to submit up to six pieces of work. All fees are non-refundable and can be paid by check, cash or credit card. All artwork will be juried and judged based on the best representation of the theme of the event. Entries will juried from digital images sent to TLC, and all entries must be for sale at the show.

The deadline to submit work is Friday, Aug. 4.

Entries timestamped after this date will not be accepted into the show. Registration is available online at artoftheland.org, with full rules and guidelines.