Compete SAAC 2024: National Juried Art Competition
Opportunity Description
U.S. National Deadline: May 14, 2024 – South Arkansas Arts Center announces a call for artists for its upcoming national juried exhibition. Exhibition on display June 18 thru July 23, 2024.
ELIGIBILITY
The exhibition is competitive and open to artists 18 years of age or older living in the United States, no international addresses accepted. All 2-D and 3-D fine arts media accepted, including photography and computer generated work. Pieces must be original and completed in the last five years.
2-D works must be completely ready for gallery display – a clean, neat, professional presentation with a secure hanging method. If subject to damage, works should be framed under plexi or glass. Work not ready to hang may be disqualified.
3-D works and Multi Media Presentations must be display ready. Work weighing over 50 pounds, presenting complex installation problems or requiring electrical power should be approved by the gallery manager prior to paying the entry fee. Work unsuitable for installation in the gallery may be disqualified.
JUROR
SAAC is excited to welcome David Houston of the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum in Biloxi, Mississippi, the juror for the 2024 Annual Juried Art Competition.
David Houston is the Executive Director and Chief Curator of the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum, a Frank Gehry design and which celebrates the innovative, independent and creative spirit of namesake Mississippi master potter George Ohr (1857-1918)… see more
AWARDS
Over $2000 in Prize Money:
Best In Show • $600
1st Place • $350
2nd Place • $250
3rd Place • $150
Honorable Mention • $50
Peoples’ Choice • $100
Purchase Award • $600
Purchase Awards
One piece from the competition will be purchased for SAAC’s permanent art collection. The Annual Purchase Award is made possible through an endowment from the family of Wilma Riley in memory of her commitment to the arts, her community, and SAAC.
ENTRY FEE
Submit any number of entries by digital image. All entries are $10 each.
APPLICATION
Juror’s notification of accepted works will be announced on June 23.
SALES
A commission of 35% will be charged on all sales. Work that is not for sale must be clearly marked on the entry form as NFS.
About:
SAAC is a complete visual and performing arts center that includes three gallery spaces, a ballet studio, a 207 seat theatre, a scene and costume shop, classrooms, a photography studio, and offices all of which provide AIE residencies, monthly gallery exhibits, community theatre productions, classes in visual arts, ballet, photography, drama, and music for people of all ages and people with special needs.
South Arkansas Arts Center
110 East 5th Street
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 862-5474
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