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Call for Entries
Exhibit: April 15 - May 18, 2023
The Art Barn School of Art is delighted to announce our 29th Annual Juried Art Exhibition from April 15 - May 18, 2023. The purpose of this long-standing exhibition is to promote the creation and recognition of original quality 2-dimensional works of art, as well as ceramic arts. The exhibition attracts entries from aspiring and established artists from Northwest Indiana, Chicago suburbs and Southwest Michigan and beyond. Aimee Tomasek, Associate Professor of Art at Valparaiso University, will bring an expert eye to this year’s artwork selection process, and as juror Ms. Tomasek will help Art Barn ensure the highest standards and integrity.
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Awards
Art Barn provides numerous purchase and merit awards totaling $4,000. We wish to thank the many individuals and businesses who sponsor or contribute to these cash awards. Their generosity directly supports working artists, such as yourself.
Best of Show - $500
Merit Awards - in various values from $20 - $300
Purchase Awards - in amounts of $300, $400 or $500)
Jan Sullivan Emerging Artist Award - $200 (artists between the ages of 18-25 are eligible)
All proceeds generated from this exhibition, aside from awards, support Art Barn School of Art educational programs and exhibitions.
About Art Barn School of Art
The Art Barn fosters art education and cultural access for residents, businesses, and partners in the community. The mission of the Art Barn School of Art is to provide quality art education programs for all ages in a supportive, creative environment in order to enrich the quality of life in the region. Our vision is to be a recognized forum for the arts in a collaborative, community-based setting which provides an idyllic and supportive place for exploration, growth, inspiration and development of artistic endeavors. Visit artbarnschool.org
Our 2023 Juror
Aimee Tomasek (MFA University of Kentucky) is an Associate Professor of Art at
Valparaiso University. Tomasek is a documentary photographer and her photographs
address the social and cultural relationships between industry and regionalism along
with more personal institutions such as faith, ethnic foundations and a sense of
Community. To read a full biography and see a list of her contributions visit https://www.valpo.edu/communic...
Eligibility
The exhibition is open to artists 18 years of age and up and living in the United States.
All entries must be of original design and personal execution
2-Dimensional Media: May include, but not limited to, drawing, fiber, mixed media, painting, pastels, photography and/or printmaking.
Ceramic Arts Media: Works must be primarily composed of ceramic, may be 2 or 3-Dimensional and be functional or non-functional. Only single pieces of artwork accepted (no sets).
Entry Specifications
All entries must be the original work and executed solely by the artist within the last two years.
Work must not have been previously exhibited in Art Barn’s Annual Juried Art Exhibitions.
Accepted work must be labeled as specified and be ready to display or hang upon delivery.
Selected work must remain during the entire exhibition.
2-D Media:
Maximum size 40”x 44” including frame; depth max 4”
Work must be appropriately framed and wired to hang, no sawtooth hangers.
Unframed stretched canvas must be finished in gallery wrap.
2-D Media (items that hang flat against the wall, framed work) include subcategories:
— Drawing
— Mixed Media
— Painting
— Paper/Fiber
— Pastel
— Photography (traditional)
— Photography (digital)
— Printmaking
— Other Media
Ceramic Arts:
Maximum size 16”x12”x12”
Freestanding ceramic pieces must be accompanied by a substantial base. Limited shelving available upon request on a first-come-first-served basis.
2-D ceramic media will be designated under the Ceramic Arts.
Ceramic Arts (CA) include the following subcategories:
— Functional
— Non-Functional
Entry Fee
Non-refundable entry fee of $35 includes two (2) entries plus $5 for one additional entry. No more than three (3) entries per artist.
Must be submitted before midnight on February 28, 2023.
Sales
All Purchase and Merit Award funds go solely to the artist. For other sales, Art Barn receives a 30% commission. A payment check will be issued within 30 days of the exhibition closing. Art not picked up within 90 days becomes property of the Art Barn unless prior special arrangements are made.
Photography Waiver
By submitting your entry you give Art Barn School of Art permission to use images of you or your artwork for the purposes of promotion in connection with Art Barn.
Delivery of Work
Selected works are to be hand delivered or shipped to:
Art Barn School of Art, 695 N 400 E, Valparaiso, IN 46383
Hand-delivered work will be accepted at Art Barn on the following dates:
Friday, April 7 from 11:00am – 6:00pm
Saturday, April 8 from 10:00am – 1:00pm
Shipped work must arrive no later than 2:00pm on April 8.
Carefully package artwork in reusable packaging to prevent damage. We encourage using Plexiglass for shipped work. No packing peanuts please. Artists are encouraged to and responsible for insuring their work, as Art Barn is not liable for damages or theft during transit. Damaged work will not be exhibited.
Artists are responsible for all shipping costs of accepted work using FedEx, UPS or USPS. Include a paid return shipping label in the package (do not include stamps). Confirm that your shipping provider will refund the return shipping label in the event your work is sold.
All delivered work MUST reflect entry submissions. Any work not matching the submission will be disqualified and will not be exhibited (no refunds).
Notification
Selection notification emails sent by March 10, 2023
Return of Work
Unsold hand-delivered work must be picked up:
Friday, May 19 from 11:00am – 6:00pm
Saturday, May 20 from 10:00am - 2:00pm
Unsold shipped work will be delivered to the shipper in its original packaging by May 24.
Liability
The Art Barn shall, upon possession of the artist’s work(s), exercise due care in handling. The Art Barn shall not be responsible for any loss or damage to the artist’s artwork while in the Art Barn’s possession unless loss or damage is, or can be, directly attributable to intentional or negligent acts by Art Barn and its employees or volunteers.
Schedule Summary
Feb. 28 Entry deadline
March 10 Selection notification (by email)
April 7 - 8 Delivery of accepted works
April 8 Shipped work deadline
April 15 Exhibit opens
April 28 Reception & Awards
May 18 Exhibit closes
May 19 & 20 Pick-up exhibited work
May 24 Return shipments complete
Activities are made possible in part by the Indiana Arts Commission, a state agency, and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.
