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31 Jan 2022

Compete National Juried Paper Art Exhibition

Bower Center for the Arts Bedford, Virginia, United States

Bower Center for the Arts

Opportunity Description

U.S. National Deadline: May 4, 2022 – In 2022 Bower Center is hosting Paper Art, a new national juried exhibit that is discipline specific in that the entries must be created with paper, another media on paper, or mixed in with paper. Exhibit Dates: July 6 – August 20, 2022.

ELIGIBILITY
This exhibition is open to all artists over the age of 18. All entries must be original works (no reproductions) and created by the artists within the past three years and not been in a previous juried exhibit at Bower Center. 2-D art must be either self-supporting or in sturdy frames and wired for hanging (no saw-tooth hangers or use of loops embedded in cardboard backing).

  • Max size: 2D 60” in either direction
  • 3D There is space for free-standing sculpture that is broad-based and of varying heights and art that is to be suspended from the ceiling. Art requiring pedestal bases should be no larger than 15”-20” at the base and limited to 3’ – 4’ in height. Contact Bower Center regarding 3-D works to be suspended. Note on the entry form if a pedestal is required.

ELIGIBLE MEDIA
There are almost limitless types of paper, each with its own properties and unique way of being cut, twisted, wrapped, layered, and modified to become beautiful, creative works of art. They may be 2-D or 3-D, wall hung, suspended in space, supported by a pedestal, or free-standing on a floor.

Types of paper art include:

Papier-mâché
Origami
Sculpture
Quilling
Paper embossing
Collage

If you prefer to do art on paper, us a medium with paper as the base

Click here for paper ideas.

JUROR
Robert Stuart has exhibited his paintings in galleries and museums for over thirty-five years. His paintings can be seen at the Reynolds Gallery, Richmond, VA; Hodges Taylor Art Consultancy, Charlotte, NC; and Garvey/Simon, New York, NY. He received an Academy Award in Art from the American Academy of Arts and Letters in 2004.

ENTRY FEE
$35 entry fee for up to 3 works of art, plus $10. for a 4th art entry.

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SALES
All art may be for sale. Artist is responsible for providing correct pricing, entry lists and identification labels. Bower Center will retain a 30% commission from the sales of art sold.


About:
The Bower Center for the Arts is an innovative regional Central Virginia Arts and Cultural Center, promoting the unique cultural narrative of the region and its creative economy by developing and offering arts, cultural and community programs. We are the cultural center of visual and performing arts, education, community engagement and personal enrichment, promoting inclusivity and diversity and contribute to a high quality of life for the community.

Bower Center for the Arts
305 N Bridge St
Bedford VA 24523
t: (540) 586-4235

Opportunity Categories: + Open to Multi-Media. Opportunity Types: Compete. Opportunity Tags: Deadlines 05 May thru June and Open to U.S. Artists Only. Benefits: Cash or Value Awards, Exhibition - Group, and Sales.

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