ARTIST MASTERPIECE GALLERY: (Photos listed in alphabetical order by Butterfly name)
"A Butterfly Falls"
by Ian Tirone
Sponsored by Hilton Promenade at the Branson Landing
On display at Hilton Promenade at the Branson Landing
"All Cracked Up"
by Susan Skeeters
Sponsored by The Butterfly Palace & Rainforest Adventure
On display at The Butterfly Palace & Rainforest Adventure
"All Roads Lead to Branson"
by Janet Swartz
Sponsored by Ozark Mountain Bank
On display at the Ozark Mountain Bank Locations
As the ONLY "FLYING" Butterfly
"The Armored Butterfly"
by Matt Locke
Sponsored by The Butterfly Palace & Rainforest Adventure
On display at The Butterfly Palace & Rainforest Adventure
"Bandstand Butterfly "
by The Lucchi Family
Sponsored by Dick Clark's American Bandstand Theater
On display at Dick Clark's American Bandstand Theater
"Butterflies At The Lake"
by April Nabours
Sponsored by Cabinet & Design Source
On display at The Butterfly Palace & Rainforest Adventure
"Butter-fly"
by Joan Tamanek M.D.
Sponsored by St. John's Clinic
On display at St. John's Clinic - Hwy 248
"Butterfly Skies "
by Judy Davidson
Sponsored by Arvest Bank
On display at Arvest Bank - Hwy 248 & Gretna Road
"Celebrity Butterfly "
by Wandola Gray
Sponsored by The UPS Store
On display at The UPS Store - Hwy 248
"Celtic Knot"
by April Nabours
Sponsored by "The Twelve Irish Tenors"
On display at The Branson Variety Theatre
"Creature Feature "
by Marcia Nicholls
Sponsored by Country Mart
On display at Country Mart - Hwy 248
"Dale Evans"
by Noel McEwen
Sponsored by Roy Rogers & Dale Evans Museum
On display at Roy Rogers & Dale Evans Museum
"Elvis Has Left the Building"
by Mary German
Sponsored by AllStar Home & Commercial Loans
On display at AllStar Home & Commercial Loans
"Fairies in Butterfly Land"
by Pat Lambert
Sponsored by Moments by Pat & Tatman's Fine Jewelry Boutique
On display at Tatman's Fine Jewelry Boutique
"Flight of Freedom"
by Kim Graham
Sponsored by Golden Corral
On display at Golden Corral
"Flutter by Color"
by Lori Radford
Sponsored by Parade of Homes
On display at Parade of Homes
"42nd Street"
by Amanda Hewitt
Sponsored by "Broadway!"
On display at Branson Variety Theatre
"Garden Variety"
by Gala Solari
Sponsored by Petals Flower Shop
On display at Petals Flower Shop
"Gerbluey"
by Jon Thompson
Sponsored by Gerken & Associates, Realtors INC
On display at Gerken & Associates, Realtors INC
"Go Green "
by Jessica Dunn
Sponsored by The TRACKS Family Fun Parks
On display at The Keeter Center - College of the Ozarks
"God Bless the USA"
by Michelle Wilhelm
Sponsored by an Anonymous Donor for Christian Action Ministries
On display at The Gardens - Hwy 76 and Roark Valley Road Intersection
"God's Gifts"
by Michelle Wilhelm
Sponsored by Golden Corral
On display at Golden Corral
"Gone Fishing"
by Dee Giles
Sponsored by River Bend Place
On display at The Chateau on the Lake
"Hand prints"
by Gala Solari & Children
Sponsored by Karen Best - Realtor
On display at Branson 5th & 6th Grade Building
(Happy Face)
by Xin De
Sponsored by The Incredible Acrobats of China
On display at The New Shanghai Theater
"Hearts Take Flight"
by Jan Harper
Sponsored by Skaggs Community Health Center
On display at Skaggs Community Health Center - Outpatient Facility
"Heaven's Glory"
by Sharon Warren
Sponsored by Myer Hotels and Best Western Center Pointe Inn
On display at Best Western Center Pointe Inn
"Hollister Heritage"
by Judy Gross
Sponsored by Hollister Chamber of Commerce
On display at Hollister City Hall
"NOT PICTURED"
"Hope is Eternal"
by Donna Gillispie
Sponsored by Skaggs Community Health Center
On display at Skaggs Branson Cancer Center
"KirBam"
by David Silverman
Sponsored by Kirby VanBurch Theater
On display at Kirby VanBurch Theater
"Kiss Me Once, Kiss Me Twice..."
by Lucchi Family & Friends
Sponsored by Ramada Inn
On display at Ramada Inn - Hwy 76
"Let's Dance"
by Theresse Haislip
Sponsored by The Chateau on the Lake
On display at The Chateau on the Lake
"Life in Flight"
by College of the Ozarks Art Club
Sponsored by an Anonymous Donor for Christian Action Ministries
On display at Branson Christian Church - Downtown
"Magnificent Transformation of Monarch"
by Betty Anne Estes
Sponsored by Myer Hotels
On display at Comfort Inn West
"Merry Flying Rainbow"
by Ron & Cindy Merry
Sponsored by Ron & Cindy Merry
On display at the 50's At the Hop Theatre - Branson Meadows
"Monarch"
by Jerry Bishop
Sponsored by Silver Dollar City
On display at Silver Dollar City
"The Monarch of Rock N' Roll"
by Richard Cummings
Sponsored by Legends In Concert
On display at Legends In Concert Theater
"Morphus"
by Jerry Bishop
Sponsored by Silver Dollar City
On display at Silver Dollar City
"Moving Spirit"
by Kim Graham
Sponsored by Penmac
On display at Penmac
"Native America"
by Joy Long
Sponsored by Christian Action Ministries
On display at Christian Action Ministries
"Nature's Bounty"
by Judy Gross
Sponsored by an Anonymous Donor for Christian Action Ministries
On display at The Branson Mill Craft Village
"Oblique Forms of Continuity in Space"
by Ian Tirone
Sponsored by Hilton Branson Convention Center
On display at Hilton Branson Convention Center
"Out of the Blue"
by Amanda Hewitt
Sponsored by an Anonymous Donor for Christian Action Ministries
On display at the United Methodist Church
"Piecefull"
by Nina Fournier & Yvette Ayers
Sponsored by Grand Country Square
On display at The Grand Country Square - Indoor Mini Golf
"Primitive in Comparison"
by Ian Tirone
Sponsored by Hilton Branson Convention Center Hotel
On display at Hilton Branson Convention Center Hotel
"Prosperity"
by Dianna Herschend
Sponsored by The Butterfly Palace & Rainforest Adventure
On display at The Butterfly Palace & Rainforest Adventure
"Proud as a Peacock"
by April Nabours
Sponsored by "Spirit of the Dance"
On display at Branson Variety Theater
"Rainbow Wings"
by Chris Gertson
Sponsored by Talking Rocks Cavern
On display at Talking Rocks Cavern
"Roy Rogers"
by Noel McEwen
Sponsored by Roy Rogers & Dale Evans Happy Trails Theater
On display at Roy Rogers & Dale Evans Happy Trails Theater
"Rustic Elegance"
by Donna Gillispie
Sponsored by Villas at Branson Hills
On display at Villas at Branson Hills
"Scatter the Wind"
by Kathryn Harrision
On display at Branson City Hall - Garden
Sponsored by CenturyTel
"Sho-Me the Butterfly"
by Kelsey Bishop
Sponsored by an Anonymous Donor for Christian Action Ministries
On display at The Keeter Center - College of the Ozarks
"Snowflakes"
by Ashish Chowfin M.D.
Sponsored by St. John's Clinic
On display at St. John's Clinic - Bee Creek Road
"Somewhere Over the Rainbow"
by Dee Giles
Sponsored by River Bend Place
On display at The Chateau on the Lake
"Spiders & Snakes in Flight"
by Chase Hill
Sponsored by The Jim Stafford Theater
On display at The Jim Stafford Theater
"Spirit"
by Tia Ruth-Renee Pollidori
Sponsored by The Butterfly Palace & Rainforest Adventure
On display at The Butterfly Palace & Rainforest Adventure
"Spirit of America"
by Yakov Smirnoff
Sponsored by The Branson Lakes/Area Chamber of Commerce
On display at The Branson Lakes/Area Chamber of Commerce - Welcome Center
"Sunflowers on the Wing"
by Rena Hunter
Sponsored by The Duttons
On display at The Duttons Theater
"Tinroofer"
by Jon Thompson
Sponsored by Silver Dollar City
On display at Silver Dollar City
"Tourist Butterfly"
by Yvette Ayres
Sponsored by Hometown Radio
On display at Hometown Radio
"Tribute to RMS Titanic"
by Touche Design Group
Sponsored by Titanic-World's Largest Museum Attraction
On display at Titanic-World's Largest Museum Attraction
"Tribute to Titanic Passengers & Crew"
by Touche Design Group
Sponsored by Titanic-World's Largest Museum Attraction
On display at Titanic-World's Largest Museum Attraction
"Tropical Oasis"
by Gary Brewer
Sponsored by Nature's Sunshine Health Food Store
On display at Nature's Sunshine Health Food Store
"Unity"
by Butterfly Palace Staff
Sponsored by The Butterfly Palace & Rainforest Adventure
On display at The Butterfly Palace & Rainforest Adventure
"The Word"
by Judy Davidson
Sponsored by Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church
On display at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church
HOW TO BECOME AN ARTIST FOR BUTTERFLIES AT BRANSON
Calling ALL artists!
If you are interested in sharing your artistic talent with the community we have just what you are looking for!
Submit your design proposal for the Butterflies At Branson, by downloading an Artist Registration application or contact us to find on how to get involved and have your creation become a part of what is shaping up to be the most unique event Branson has experienced in years!
Artists are encouraged to submit multiple designs.
The benefits to the Artists are tremendous!
- No up-front costs
- sponsors supply the artists requested materials
- Artists are included in all the publicity for the event from March - October 2008
- Artist will be offered 20% of the auction price of their designed butterfly at the Butterfly Ball and Benefit Auction to be held on October 10, 2008.
Please feel free to take a look at the list of our current sponsors for possible opportunities for design themes. Currently, we have requests for designs by the themes of: Western, Dance, Broadway, Elvis, Giving, Ireland, Cowboys, Food Pantry, Patriotic and Ozarks Nature.
This project will be highly publicized and will include supporting events that will take place throughout the community from March – October, 2008.
A review panel must approve all design submissions. Artists of selected designs will be notified by December 1, 2007.
All completed butterflies will be auctioned off at a closing event to benefit Christian Action Ministries. 
Artist will be offered 20% of the auction price.
Artist may choose to waive all or part of the compensation and donate it as a tax deductible contribution to Christian Action Ministries.
Artist Acknowledgements:
Artists included in the Butterflies At Branson will be acknowledged in the following ways:
- The artist or artists, title and sponsor of each butterfly will be listed on a plaque at the base of each butterfly.
- The artist or artists, title and sponsor of each butterfly will be listed in the Butterflies At Branson tabloid, which will include a map that indicates the location of each butterfly.
- Each butterfly will be included in the Butterflies At Branson Scavenger Hunt.
The artist or artists, title and sponsor of each butterfly will be listed in the Butterflies At Branson 2009 Calendar. - The artist or artists, title and sponsor of each butterfly will be listed on the Butterflies At Branson web site.
- The artist or artists and sponsor of each butterfly will be requested to attend the opening exhibit and presentation of the butterflies at the "Butterfly Brunch" held on March 29, 2008.
- Name and short bio of each artist or artists will be listed in the Butterflies At Branson souvenir book.
- The artist or artists and sponsor of each butterfly will be requested to attend a souvenir book signing to be held prior to the "Butterfly Ball and Benefit Auction" on the evening of October 10, 2008.
- The artist or artists of each butterfly will be given a disposable camera to document the process of the decoration of the butterfly. Photos will then be collected and may be used in a presentation and/or press opportunities.
- Butterflies At Branson will offer artist 20% of the auction price. Artist may choose to waive all or part of the compensation and donate it as a tax deductible contribution to Christian Action Ministries.
- The artist or artists of each butterfly will be given the opportunity to participate in 2009 when “Branson Goes Electric!”
Artist Resources:
Artists are encouraged to view web sites that provide information about projects that have taken place in other communities. Information about similar projects can be found at:
www.iconpolystudio.com
www.sheeptacular.org
www.benningtonmoosefest.com
www.bluelaketahoe.com/bearsbythelake
www.ahorseaffair.com
Technical Notes and Design Criteria:
Fiberglass butterfly forms are made in America by Icon Poly with American materials. Artists may alter the basic butterfly form but cannot compromise its structural integrity. The contact point where the butterfly is attached to its base cannot be altered or obstructed. Structural alterations that result in fundamental change to the basic butterfly form must be carried out under the direct supervision of auto body shop or fiberglass fabricator.
The artist may paint, sculpt, transform or adorn the butterfly using mosaic, mirrors, tiles or other media. Although objects may be attached to the butterfly, vandalism may and unfortunately does occur. Any object that is affixed to a butterfly must be attached in a way that it cannot easily be removed. Any object attached to a butterfly must be weather resistant.
Butterflies will be placed in areas fully accessible to the public from March 29, 2008 through October 10, 2008. Artists should also consider that the butterflies may be purchased for a long-term installation in an outdoor location and therefore should consider the weather and other elements, including sun, rain, wind and dirt. Artist must develop designs that can withstand the weather.
Artist is responsible making sure the completed butterfly is ready for two coats of auto body clear coat to be applied as the final step for weather protection before returning to Branson for the unveiling of the exhibit March 2008. This auto body clear coat will cost $50 per butterfly and will be included in the Sponsor Responsibilities.
Butterflies At Branson is a community public art event. The butterflies will be placed in highly trafficked locations 
where the public can view and at times touch the designs. Public safety is a significant concern. Designs should be created with durability and safety in mind.
Designs must be appropriate for public display. Corporate logos and advertising are not permitted. A review panel will evaluate all designs. This review panel has sole discretion to accept or reject any design.
Designs that reflect area themes such as entertainment, nature, tourism, etc. are encouraged as long as there are no corporate logos included as part of the design. Please remember that designs must be appropriate for family viewing.
Design Proposal Requirements:
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Two (2) color copies of each proposed design must be submitted in 8 1/2" x 11" size for approval by the review panel.
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Artist must provide a supply list with the total cost of supplies for each design proposal submitted. (The sponsor who selects your design will cover the cost of listed supplies for chosen design)
Deadlines: 
- Artist applications must be returned for review - November 1, 2007
- Proposed designs submitted for approval - November 1, 2007
- Artist must provide a personal head shot and a short bio - November 1, 2007
- Chosen artist/designs will be notified - December 1, 2007
- Artist must pick up butterfly for completion - January 11, 2008
- Completed butterfly(s) returned to Branson for photo shoot - March 17, 2008
- Any butterfly not completed and returned by March 17, 2008 will not be included in the souvenir book, 2009 calendar or tabloid.
- Completed butterfly(s) returned to Branson - March 28, 2008
