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ANNUAL DELTA EXHIBITION

*Organized by the Arkansas Arts Center in collaboration with Historic Arkansas Museum, Thea Foundation, ACANSA Gallery and Laman Public Library

https://www.arkansasartscenter.org/delta

ENTRY FOR THE 62ND ANNUAL DELTA EXHIBITION OPENS JANUARY 13.
Deadline for online entries: March 22, 2020
Reception & Preview for artists and members: June 18, 2020
Exhibition Dates: June 19 – August 23, 2020

The Annual Delta Exhibition presents a vision of contemporary art in the American South. Founded in 1958, the exhibition provides a unique snapshot of the Delta region. The Delta Exhibition reflects the region’s strong traditions of craftsmanship and observation, combined with an innovative use of materials and an experimental approach to subject matter. A guest juror will select the artworks to be exhibited and assign the $2500 Grand Award and two $750 Delta Awards. Additionally, a $250 Contemporaries Award will be selected by the Contemporaries, an auxiliary membership group of the Arkansas Arts Center.

The exhibition is open to all artists who live in or were born in one of the following states: Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas. Art must be original, completed in the last two years, and not previously exhibited at the Arkansas Arts Center, Historic Arkansas Museum, ACANSA Gallery, Thea Foundation or Argenta Branch Library.

The entry fee is $20 for one entry and $10 for each additional entry. Arkansas Arts Center members receive a $10 discount on the entry fee.

 

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5th Louisiana Biennial: The Art of the Poster”National Juried Exhibition

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Louisiana Tech University School of Design
 
“5th Louisiana Biennial: The Art of the Poster”
National Juried Exhibition

Juror: Celene Aubry, Associate Director & Manager, Hatch Show Print

This exhibition is Louisiana Tech University School of Design’s first juried show to focus on Poster Art in the 21st century. Artists whose work explores the dynamic and expressive potential of the poster in contemporary art, illustration and graphic design are invited to submit work to juror Celene Aubry, Associate Director and Manager, Hatch Show Print in Nashville, Tennessee. All processes for poster design and output are eligible for submission. Subject matter is open. Special interest will be given to work that speaks to the important role that means of production plays in excellence of design. Entries must be original artwork in both concept and execution, and no portion may be of another artist’s published or copyrighted work. Cash awards for Best in Show, Juror’s Choice, and Honorable Mentions.
 
Juror Biography: Celene Aubry is the Associate Director and Manager at Hatch Show Print, the legendary letterpress print shop continuously operating since 1879 in Nashville, Tennessee. Hatch got its start printing handbills and posters for a variety of entertainers throughout the South. Today, Hatch continues to function as a press—printing custom posters for musicians and events all over the world—while also showcasing print-centric art in their gallery and offering hands-on tours and workshops from their education space. 

Important Dates: 
September 28, 2018                           Submission deadline, 11:59pm central            
October 22, 2018                                Work due to galleries
October 30 – December 4, 2018         Exhibition Dates
 
Submission Information: 
Submission limited to 3-5 works
Submission Fees: 1-3 works $30, 4-5 works: $35
 
Visit http://artlatech.slideroom.com to submit
Visit https://support.slideroom.com for online image/video prep help
 
Image criteria:
Suggested image settings for best possible quality and ease of viewing for juror:
– .jpg file format
– sRGB color profile
– 1024 x 768 pixels for image files
– image submissions should not be larger than 5mb
 
Eligibility: 
•All entries must be created by the artist(s) submitting work within the past 5 years. Artists must be 18 years of age or older.

  • Monetary values for each work must be given for insurance purposes. Louisiana Tech University does not handle art sales. Any inquiries will be forwarded to the artist.
  • Entries must be original artwork in both concept and execution, and no portion may be of another artist’s published or copyrighted work. Original size is left to the artists discretion.

•Accepted artists must sign an Exhibition Contract.

•Louisiana Tech University reserves the right to reproduce submitted images for all media and  publicity purposes.

•No more than 5 entries are allowed.

•A non-refundable submission fee of $30 for up to 3 entries or $35 for 5 entries is required. Submission fees must be paid online at the time of entry.

•There will be two submission areas at artlatech.slideroom.com, allowing individuals to choose between submitting 3 or 5 images. Choose the submission that reflects the number of entries you wish to submit; artists cannot submit to both.

•Online entry must be complete to be accepted. Submission via http://artlatech.slideroom.com will serve as artist’s signature and agreement to all terms and conditions. Accepted artists will also receive an exhibition agreement at a later date.

•Application materials must be received via http://artlatech.slideroom.com no later than 11:59pm (central) on September 28, 2018

•Communication regarding acceptance will be done via email. Please do not call to inquire about submissions.

Delivery:
Artists are responsible for shipping both ways. Work must be packed in sturdy, reusable boxes with proper protection (at least 1 inch of proper packing material between box and artwork). Return shipping must be prepaid and enclosed with artwork or sent to the gallery at least 1 week prior to the closing of the exhibition. Do not use packing peanuts. Louisiana Tech University is not responsible for any damage incurred in transit. Shipping insurance is encouraged.