The Batesville Area Arts Council is now accepting submissions for its 3rd Annual National Juried Exhibition. The exhibition is open to all artists 18 and older working in 2D media. Accepted works will be exhibited at the BAAC Gallery on Main
APRIL 28 – JUNE 13, 2015.
Entry Deadline: March 13, 2015
For submission guidelines and more information about the exhibition, click on the links below.
Juror · Delita Martin · Bio
A Texas native, Delita Martin is an artist currently based in Little Rock, Arkansas, She received a BFA in drawing from Texas Southern University and an MFA in drawing and printmaking from Purdue University. Formally a member of the fine arts faculty at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Martin is currently the founding director of Black Box Press Studio and full-time artist. Martin uses drawing and printmaking to create works that deal with the reconstruction of identity. In her work she combines signs and symbols to create a visual language. By fusing this visual language with oral storytelling she offers other identities and other narratives for women of color. Martin’s work has been exhibited both nationally and internationally. To learn more about Delita Martin’s work and ideas visit www.blackboxpressstudio.com
*If you are unable to apply online through the link below, print out the prospectus (use link below) and mail in your submission with payment.
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2014 National Juried Exhibition
Eligibility:
The Batesville Area Arts Council’s 2015 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 28 – June 13, 2015
Important Dates:
March 13: Entries Due
March 27: Notifications will be sent out by mail
April 21-24: Accepted work delivered via artist, UPS, or USPS
April 28: Exhibition Opens
May 1: Private Awards Reception
May 8: Public Gallery Reception
June 13: Exhibition Closes
June 16-19: 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 24, 2014. 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 plexi 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 19, 2014 will become the property of the Batesville Area Arts Council.
Insurance:
All art works will be insured while on gallery premises. PLEASE NOTE: Insurance does not cover damage caused during shipping due to any reason. Please insure your work during transit.
Sale of Artwork:
All work must be available for sale during the exhibition. BAAC will retain a commission of 35% on all artwork sold.
Publicity:
BAAC may use images of art work accepted into the exhibition for publicity purposes. Artists agree to allow reproduction of their digital files and or photographs taken of their art for educational, publicity and archival purposes.
Awards:
1st Place Award- $500 and solo exhibition in the BAAC Gallery on Main, sponsored by First Community Bank
2nd Place Award- $300, sponsored by Lyon College
3rd Place Award- $200, sponsored by Autry’s White River Furniture
Purchase Prize Award- $500, sponsored by Citizens Bank
2014 Award Winners:
