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Arkansas Small Works on Paper Exhibit Submissions

Small Works on Paper is a juried visual art exhibition that showcases artwork no larger than 18 x 24 inches by Arkansas artists who are members of the Arkansas Artist Registry. The Arkansas Artist Registry is free to join.

http://www.arkansasarts.org/Programs/Small-Works-On-Paper/submit-work

Information about the SWOP exhibition

ELIGIBILITY

SWOP is open to current members of the Arkansas Artist Registry. (Non-members submitting an entry are required to join the Registry at time of entry. 

ARKANSAS ARTIST REGISTRY

The Arkansas Artist Registry is free and open to all visual artists who are Arkansas residents ages 18 and up. It is a unique and valuable online visual arts resource designed to promote and market Arkansas art. Every year, an out-of-state juror selects the works. A maximum of 40 works may be selected.

PURCHASE AWARDS

Up to $2,000 will be available for juror selected awards. Selected works will become part of the SWOP permanent collection.

ENTRY FEES

$10 for one entry, $20 for two entries, or $25 for three entries.

SPECIFICATIONS

All work must be original, on paper, and completed within the last two years. Eligible mediums include painting, photography, drawing, printmaking, mixed media and collage. No reproductions or copies will be accepted. Artwork created by using reference material must be significantly different from its source.

Dimensions of actual work can be any size, but if work is accepted, it must be matted or mounted and fit within a frame of one of the following sizes: 18″ x 18″ or 18″ x 24″ (H x W or W x H). Matted or mounted work, plus backing board, must not exceed 1/2 inch thickness to fit in frames. Frames will be provided by the Arkansas Arts Council for accepted artwork. Artwork may be refused if the digital image is not an accurate representation of work. Host locations reserve the right to determine the number of works shown and layout of the exhibition at their local sites. Some locations may not display the entire exhibition. Artwork may be shipped or hand-delivered.

SALES

Please indicate the value of each work submitted. All work is considered for sale unless the artist indicates work is not for sale (NFS). Commissions are not taken on sales. LIABILITY Reasonable care will be exercised in handling the artwork. Artists may wish to provide their own insurance.

ARTIST NOTIFICATION

All artists will be notified regarding the status of their entries in the fall.

 

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National Juried Art Exhibition in Batesville

https://www.batesvilleareaartscouncil.org/8th-annual

March 9: Entries Due

Eligibility:

The Batesville Area Arts Council’s 2020 National Juried Exhibition is open to all artists 18 and older working in 2D media. Entries must be original works created within the last 5 years. Reproductions not allowed. Works previously exhibited at the BAAC Gallery on Main are ineligible. Artists may submit up to three images with an entry fee of $25 ($20 for BAAC members). Two additional images may be submitted for an additional $5 each. Accepted works will be exhibited at the BAAC Gallery on Main (Batesville, AR) April 21 – June 6, 2020.

 

Important Dates:

  • March 9: Entries Due
  • March 24: Notifications will be sent out
  • April 14-18: Accepted work delivered via artist, UPS, or USPS
  • April 21: Exhibition Opens
  • April 24: Awards Reception 
  • June 6: Exhibition Closes
  • June 9-13: Artwork pickup/Gallery ships work

Submission Guidelines:

All work must weigh less than 60 lbs and measure no larger than 60” on the longest dimension. Work must be available for the duration of the exhibition. Accepted work must arrive to the BAAC Gallery on Main by April 18, 2020. Works must arrive exhibition ready, complete with hanging wire. No saw-tooth hangers or clip frames will be accepted. Works that differ significantly from the entry may be disqualified. Works may be shipped to or hand delivered to the BAAC Gallery on Main at 226 E Main Street, Batesville, AR 72501. Those being shipped must use plexiglass or acrylic, no glass. Work must use a reusable container and be accompanied by a prepaid return shipping label. Work will be repackaged and shipped back to the artist at the close of the exhibition. Shipment by UPS or USPS only. Hand delivered works not picked up by June 13, 2020 will become the property of the Batesville Area Arts Council.